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By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) Sunfest’s 44th year brought in the largest crowd in the festival’s history: 268,406 people came to the inlet parking lot to shop, dance, eat and drink, Special Events Director Frank Miller reported this week.

The festival kicked off last Thursday with an opening ceremony followed by musical acts. The first day drew in 51,823 people. More than 300 vendors under large tents were featured during the four-day event.

“Sunfest has been on the growth trend – the combination of the event, beach, Boardwalk and other Ocean City businesses and attractions

makes this event a powerful tool for families, friends and couple engagement,” Miller said. “It’s not simply about Sunfest. It’s about the larger package of attractions.

“Our guests enjoy their overall experience and we have a large percentage of visitors who make Sunfest an annual venture,” he continued.

“Whether it’s an enjoyment of shopping crafts, listening to live music, getting out with friends or family or something else unique to that visitor, Sunfest is the venue to fill that need.”

This year breaks the record set in 2016, when attendance hit 251,577.

Last year, saw a bit of a downtown, when 235,637 visited.

Headliners also had an excellent year, with American Idol finalist Daughtry rocking out to a sold-out concert in the Comcast Entertainment Pavilion on Saturday. The night See SUNFEST Page 57

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Ocean City Police Department Ofc. Patrick Stevens gives junior officer pins to Peyton Menefee, 4, and her brother, Drew, 2, of Baltimore, during the 44th annual Sunfest at the inlet, Saturday.

Happy day: healthier bay For first time in 32 years, bays earn B-minus for overall health in environmental report card

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The chart displayed during the unveiling of this year’s Coastal Bays environmental health report card shows how the overall situation has improved.

By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) The grade is in: The Maryland Coastal Bays has received a B- for its 2017 environmental health report card, and coastal bays advocates say this is the payoff for decades of work. “[This is] the first year we’ve reached a B, and while that may not sound like groundbreaking news, it’s very important to us and all those who work hard in the [Maryland] Coastal Bays Program,” said Director Frank Piorko at the announcement at Fager’s Island last Thursday.

William Dennison, vice president for science application at the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science, said researchers have been able to back-calculate several decades of data several and study the

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“It’s the first time we’ve gotten over a C in 32 years,” Dennison said.

Of the B- grade overall, several bodies of water throughout the coastal bays network saw changes in scoring, including the St. Martin River with a C –as opposed to a D+ in 2016, and the Chincoteague Bay with a B- – differing from a C+ in 2016, according to the report card.

The Sinepuxent and Isle of Wright bays grades remained the same from 2016. The Assawoman Bay decreased from a C+ to a C in 2017.

The report card comes from two indicators: water quality and biotic, or marine life, findings. Total nitrogen, total phosphorous, chlorophyll a, and dissolved oxygen make up the water quality indicators, according to Coastal Bays program. Seagrass and hard clams are among the biotic indicators.

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Ocean City fortifies for foreign car onslaught

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) If the water-cooled imported European cars associated with the H2O International car do show up as promised this weekend, Ocean City has instituted a plan to check them in check.

Ocean City Communications Director Jessica Waters said even though the official H2Oi event is taking place in Atlantic City this year, having worn out its welcome here, social media posts indicate a healthy contingent of its participants and fans are expected in the resort.

“There is a big misconception that we don’t welcome these car enthusiasts to

Ocean City,” she said. “What we don’t welcome is the behavior that is exhibited by a lot of the visitors that come.”

Following the H2Oi event last fall, when police responded to more than 2,700 calls, the city formed a Motor Events Task Force, which first met last December.

Among the task force’s principal achievements was its proposal and the General Assembly’s acceptance of legislation that allows the creation of special event zones on Ocean City’s highway and side streets with lower speed limits and increased fines for violations.

Speaking on Wednesday, Waters said the city is working every means to alert

Shopping center pitched at 26th Street hits roadblocks Continued from Page 4 The property’s owner, Ocean Harbor Holdings LLC, had sought to rezone a roughly one-third acre parcel from R-2 medium density residential to LC-1 local commercial.

The request, which was filed Aug. 13, would have altered a site plan approved in September 2013 for a trio of parcels at 2501 Philadelphia Avenue, originally slated for a townhome development.

During the Sept. 5 meeting, attorney Joe Moore, representing Ocean Harbor Holdings, told the Planning Commission the area was once the site of the Misty Harbor Motel.

“The property was divided by lot lines,” he said. “The intention is to alleviate all the interconnected elements in site plan approval because of previous concurrent use.”

Planning Director Bill Neville said at the earlier meeting the parcel’s zoning classifications were a mix of R-2 and LC-1, an issue the Planning Commission had considered

during a public hearing last fall.

“They asked to have entire parcel considered as a single land use,” he said. “The planning commission recommended the change be made and sent it to the mayor and City Council in December 2017.”

Moore said at the Sept. 5 meeting the request would revise a portion of the parcel that borders 26th Street to LC-1 zoning.

Although the parcel is zoned LC-1 up to 155 feet off Coastal Highway, Moore said the request would alter an additional 123 feet, currently zoned R-2.

“A shopping center is allowed, it’s just a question of a strip center or what you have several renderings of ... which we feel is a better use,” he said.

The commission, however, agreeing that a project of this scale would alter the neighborhood’s character, and acknowledging there is no way to bind the developer to a specific use and design after a rezoning, voted not to endorse it.

Its finding will be forwarded to the City Council, which has final authority.

visitors and residents regarding the increased presence of law enforcement.

“We started letting people know last week special event zones would be in effect starting yesterday,” she said. Under the temporary measure, speed limits on the island would be capped at 30 mph, Waters said.

Since enacting the state legislation to establish event zones during car events this spring, Waters said a few tweaks were made.

“Variable message boards were one way we’re trying to reach people,” she said.

Public Works Director Hal Adkins said, unlike this spring, all speed limit signs on Coastal Highway and Philadelphia Avenue were updated this week.

“We have two sign technicians and it took them slightly under four hours,” he said.

Instead of removing existing signs, Adkins said updated speed signs were placed over them.

“We didn’t have to take all the old ones down. It’s sandwiched over it so it’s faster,” he said.

Adkins said the State Highway Administration assited with messaging issues.

“State highway positioned six portable bright orange VMS boards,” he said. “We put out two of our own ... off of Route 54 near Harpoon Hanna’s.”

During the Motor Events Task Force meeting last Wednesday, Police Chief Ross Buzzuro said resort visitors and residents

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can anticipate strict enforcement from OCPD and numerous allied agencies.

Among the agencies lending support are the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland Transportation Authority.

Judging by comments posted on social media, Waters said the city is prepared for potentially problematic attendees.

“What you see [is] their response to Ocean City and determination to come here and be disrespectful,” she said.

“They’re very clear about those intentions on social media.”

Countering perceptions the city would prefer H2Oi participants not visiting the resort, Waters said, regardless of affiliation, ill intentions are never appreciated.

“We unwelcome people no matter what group their affiliated with if they come here with malintent,” she said. “If they want to come and enjoy the weekend like everybody else does then we welcome them with open arms.”

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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) After lacking attention for more three decades, Ocean City’s entire storm drain system will get a good cleaning.

Ocean City Environmental Engineer Gail Blazer, who joined the engineering department nearly two decades ago, she has periodically requested that nearly 50 miles of storm drain systems receive comprehensive treatment.

“They haven’t been cleaned completely since 1985, after Hurricane Gloria,” she said.

Blazer said the storm drain system consists of catch basins, piping and outfalls, or discharge points, which flow directly into bay waters.

“Anything that drops on the street washes down to the catch basin and ends up in the Coastal Bays,” she said.

Blazer said the project entails cleaning sediment buildup inside drainage pipes and catch basin drop bottoms, which provide space below outlet pipes for debris to separate from storm water.

“It fills up with sediment and you’ve got to keep those drop bottoms clean so they’re functioning,” she said. “A lot of sediments are filled up to the invert of the pipe.”

Cleansing the storm drains will also reduce the level of nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, flowing into area waterways, Blazer said.

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Ocean City is planning to clean its entire storm drain system this fall, which was last treated in 1985.

“It’s not toxic but it does provide nutrients, which are a pollutant of concern for our waterways,” she said. “It’s all tied up in the sediment [which] flows directly into the bay without being treated.”

Blazer said cleaning storm drains, considered a best management practice for pollutant removal, should help reduce flooding.

“The majority of flooding is related to the storm events we’ve had, but there is also the fact that our systems aren’t flowing to capacity,” she said.

“If you have a 24-inch pipe and the top of it is filled with sediment [and] debris, the water’s not going to flush.”

In addition to increasing stormwater flow, the project would also entail video scoping the pipe system to document improvements required in the future, Blazer said.

“We’ll be able to analyze the pipes as we clean them and find out where we need repairs,” she said. “If we have cracks in the pipes, or if there’s some capital improvement needed … we can budget for it down the road.”

Blazer said the project is being coordinated with the State Highway Administration, which owns and maintains Coastal Highway, Philadelphia Avenue and Baltimore Avenue, plus the associated storm drain systems.

“Once those pipes pick up water they connect to our pipes [which] then take it through the neighborhoods and shotguns it right into the bay,” she said. “We can’t clean just our systems if the state highway systems aren’t cleaned because we pickup their water.”

Despite past fiscal constraints prohibiting addressing storm drains, Blazer said the state partnership would permit the city to latch onto a previously bid state contract to have 46 miles, 2,400 catch basins and 335-outfall locations cleaned.

“The state has already … gone through that bidding process [so] the city can piggyback on that and we can go quicker through procurement,” she said.

Since the work has environmental benefits, Blazer said the city could use mitigation funds collected from impact fees charged to developers to offset drainage infrastructure costs.

“We’ll be able to use some of that and not as much general fund money,” she said.

City Council approval is required to transfer deferred revenue from critical area and storm water accounts.

“There’s a pollutant load in the sediment,” she said. “If we clean that out, we can keep that from eventually getting out into the bay.”

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Beach patrol transitions to offseason mode

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) Marking yet another end of summer, the Ocean City Beach Patrol ceased seasonal lifeguard coverage on Sunday and, despite still accommodating water temperatures, cautions against swimming in the Atlantic until next Memorial Day weekend.

Capt. Butch Arbin said safety first is always the mantra, especially once lifeguards pack it in for the season.

“If there’s not a lifeguard in the stand, stay out of the ocean,” he said.

Statistically, 95 percent of drownings occur while life guards are not on duty, Arbin said.

Speaking on Tuesday, Arbin noted the Beach Patrol has pared down to 29 staff members to assist with closing operations along with preparing for next summer.

“We pulled the stands off the beach yesterday,” he said.

Despite the reduced flow of visitors last weekend, Arbin said with lifeguard stands reduced to 32, compared to 92 during peak season, there were still challenges.

“On Saturday, we did around 100 rescues,” he said.

This represents a small fraction of the roughly 3,500 successful rescues the beach patrol performed this summer.

“We had a dozen days with 100plus rescues this summer,” he said.

With primary objectives of education, prevention and intervention, Arbin said the Beach Patrol achieved its annual goal of having no drownings.

“We had no on [or] off duty drowning deaths this summer,” he said.

While lifeguards have left for the summer, Arbin said OCBP would maintain an off-the-beach presence on the weekends until Columbus Day with mobile rescue units on four wheelers.

“The next two Saturdays and Sundays, we will have mobile patrols in three areas,” he said.

The ATV rescue units, which each cover about three miles of sand, include a pair of surf rescue technicians. One will serve as the primary swimmer, with the other maintaining radio communication.

“If a 911 call comes in, we’re closer to respond,” he said. “When you call a paramedic, they’re not sitting

around in their bathing suit.”

Arbin said although the mobile patrols may warn visitors of the dangers of venturing into the ocean, and will respond to “swimmer in trouble” calls from 911 dispatchers, their presence is not meant to replicate lifeguard coverage.

“Crowds are more likely on the weekend and we know people are going to be drawn to the ocean,” he said. “After Columbus Day, we enter our winter schedule.”

While tourist draws lessen in September, Arbin said hurricane season remains in full swing, with rip current GREG ELLISON/OCEAN CITY TODAY Surf Rescue Technician Connor Mull bundles up on the hazards still at play.

“For the next month or so, sand near 11th Street on Sunday, the final shift for Ocean it’s still tropical storm season City Beach Patrol lifeguards to keep a watchful eye on ocean swimmers. They will return Memorial Day weekend. and rip tides can occur,” he said.

Anyone who spots a swimmer in victim’s path and remain on scene distress should call 911 immediately until rescuers arrive. rather than to attempt making a resIf the swimmer in distress becue and risk becoming an additional comes submerged, mark the swimvictim. mer’s last position by using a beach Once the emergency call has been landmark to aid rescue efforts, Arbin made, the witness should follow the said.

Nonprofit youth program coordinator resigns

By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Sept. 28, 2018) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services’ Youth Program Coordinator Austin Piccarreta announced during a Berlin Parks Commission meeting this month she is leaving her position.

Piccarreta, a New Jersey native, was hired last year and quickly became known for her energy and enthusiasm. She has accepted a position at a new behavioral health facility in Georgetown, Delaware, closer to home.

Included in her many tasks at the Berlin nonprofit, Piccarreta provided monthly updates on youth group ac-

tivities to the Berlin Parks Commission. The town provides an annual grant to Worcester Youth, which last year totaled $40,000.

On Sept. 11, she reported on outings with children and teens in the Berlin Youth Club and SAGES and SABERS programs, including swimming lessons at the Ocean Pines Sports Core pool with lifeguards from Ocean City, and a trip to the Jolly Roger water park with volunteers from the Berlin Police Department.

Participants also participated in team-building exercises on kayaks at Ayers Creek, and took trips to Scales and Tails in Pocomoke and Shell We

Bounce in Lewes. Summer activities included everything from STEM classes to beach yoga, Piccarreta said.

“I’d like to thank you guys for welcoming me. This is a small town and you have welcomed me with open arms, and I know I’m probably the loudest, craziest thing you probably ever saw,” she said with a laugh. “But you welcomed me and you all were very helpful with suggestions, and I appreciate it.

“I am going to miss what I do and I am going to miss the kids, especially, because I love those little boogers,” Piccarreta continued. “My hope is that they just continue to be the great kids that they are.”

Her last day was Sept. 14.

“You brought a lot of energy to this,” Berlin Administrative Services Director Mary Bohlen said.

“The gifts that you offered these children, with opportunities to learn and grow, that’s the goal [and] it’s wonderful what you did,” Commission member Patricia Dufendach said.

The nonprofit is also seeking a new CASA volunteer supervisor. Angela Manos, formerly in that role, has been promoted to CASA director to replace the departing director Brigitte Southworth.

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Besides recently expanding its Light Up Alley Program, Executive Director Glenn Irwin said grant funds are available for the Façade Improvement, Green Building, and Business Assistance initiatives.

The Alley Light Up Program is a pilot project launched this spring in conjunction with the Ocean City Police Department. It is intended to reduce crime and increase public safety.

“Originally, we were just running it from fourth to 10th Streets, but we’ve expanded our jurisdiction to 15th Street,” he said. “We may expand beyond that in the future.”

Irwin said when the lighting program was initiated the resort was kicking into high gear with potentially more interest in the low-cost crime-prevention measure during the offseason.

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The Ocean City Development Corporation has funds available to assist with downtown building improvements, such as the façade improvements made at 209 16th Street.

“To date, three businesses have installed new LED lighting under this program,” he said.

Besides discouraging bad behavior, the lighting enhances pedestrian and bicyclist safety, Irwin said.

Irwin said his organization would reimburse half the cost for qualifying business and property owners who purchase and install energy-efficient LED lighting,

Commissioner Bertino to hold town meeting, Sept. 29 (Sept. 28, 2018) Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino will hold a town meeting on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. at the Ocean Pines library.

He will discuss issues and developments affecting the Ocean Pines district and the county. Bertino’s guests will be county schools Superintendent Lou Taylor and representatives from Worcester County Commission on Aging.

Taylor is scheduled to give an update

on the construction of the new Showell Elementary School and the results of the most recent student testing.

Representatives from the aging commission will talk about the new Maryland Community For Life Program, a state project in Ocean Pines designed to enhance the quality of life for seniors living in the community.

Commissioner Jim Bunting, whose district includes a part of Ocean Pines, will join the meeting as well.

up to a maximum of $500. Funding is available on a first come basis until resources are expended.

Fund balances also remain for OCDC’s Green Building Initiative, Façade Improvement and Business Assistance Programs for commercial and residential properties south of 17th Street, as well as Boardwalk locations up to 15th Street.

Eligible property owners can apply for: the Façade Improvement Program, which provides funds for exterior improvements, such as siding and porches; the Green Building Initiatives Program, which assists with projects such as new Energy Star rated windows and doors; and the Business Assistance Program which selects new and expanding businesses for fixed interior improvements.

Pending project approval, OCDC can cover one third of improvement costs for up to $7,500, for buildings at least 25 years old, excluding condominiums with more than six units, Irwin said.

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Health program shows growth in Worcester

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For Tamara Mills, coordinator of instruction for Worcester County Public Schools, the program is paramount to student health.

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The 2017-2018 school year results show improvements on behavioral health — 72.1 percent of seventh grade students said they’re “extremely confident” they can say no to peer pressure from drinking and smoking, according to the program.

Mills touted the efforts of Michael Franklin, president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital, and said the school district is “grateful we’re able to have this partnership.”

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Schools take holistic approach Continued from Page 9 Franklin said.

Starting health literacy early allows society to change course to a better future population. Franklin said he could see the area’s health going in the wrong direction.

In Maryland, 14.8 percent of adolescents were overweight, and 11.8 percent of adolescents had obesity, according to statistics from the Center for Disease Control.

“We had existing issues with adults in our community that were going the wrong way, and we saw the next generation going the wrong way even faster,” Franklin said.

Mills said the program was met with some initial resistance.

“So, it was a slow process at first, but then after our first pilot group, we started to see what the best ways for implementation were and we then took off from there.”

When creating the program for Worcester County, Franklin stressed providing a “relatable approach” in the classroom and avoiding monotonous lessons.

“Why do we have kids calculate when a train leaves New York going west and a train leaves Chicago going east on the same track, and give their speeds, and calculate what time they’ll crash?” Franklin said. “Nobody really cares.”

Additionally, Franklin said this program helps tackle some of the “top public health … issues we have in our country.” He cited several obstacles, including obesity, poor health choices and overuse of the emergency room.

The program also allows students to participate in real world scenarios, and learn how to improve their own health.

Toni Keiser, vice president of public relations for the hospital, shared an example involving kids at Ocean City Elementary who conducted a science class experiment that showed what they eat affects dental health.

The integrated health literacy program aims to lay the groundwork and foundation to put children on the

path of success through healthy decision-making.

“We haven’t just changed the behaviors of the students, but it’s also impacted the behaviors of the Toni Keiser teachers and the families because these kids are carrying these messages home,” Keiser said.

Franklin and Julia Perrotta, the hospital’s health literacy liaison, agree there is a positive reaction from the teachers about the program.

She added teachers can create hands-on approaches with their lessons by showing Julia Perrotta students – some in lower socio-economic backgrounds— different kinds of produce, so they can gain nutritional values.

Perrotta said some students in Pocomoke or Snow Hill “are living in a ‘food desert,’” meaning they may not have had the opportunity to try fruits and vegetables, but education is key.

“The assumption is ‘I’m on a limited income so I just try and fit everything in,’ but you can teach how to choose healthy, but still stay within a budget,” Franklin said. “If you haven’t been taught that, then you don’t know that.”

So, what is the next step?

Mills said a three-pronged approach involves the use of a senior health literacy survey, integrated health literacy program and a statemandated program designed to provide additional health classes for fifth and eighth grade students.

With respect to the senior survey, Mills said the senior survey aims to “see if the content is really sticking with kids as they grow older.”

Perrotta said implementing the survey at Stephen Decatur, Pocomoke and Snow Hill high schools will assess the program’s “long-term effectiveness.”

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Thanks to a grant from the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention, Ocean City is installing a pair of license plate readers westbound on the Route 50 bridge.

OC Police cover resort exit with license plate readers

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) Looking to reduce crime and increase public safety, the Ocean City Police Department plans to add a pair of license plate readers westbound on the Route 50 bridge.

OCPD Lieutenant Scott Harner said the additional license plate readers will alert police when wanted persons enter or leave.

“We already have this system [and] much of the backbone is in place,” he said. “Westbound Route 50 was the only place not covered.”

The cost for hardware and installation is being covered through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention, Harner said.

“This is designed to increase safety of citizens and visitors to Ocean City and prevent people from becoming a victim,” he said. “We are seeing every car entering and exiting.”

License plate readers, which were originally intended for toll collections, quickly scan vehicle plates and cross-

reference the information against national and state databases to identify wanted or missing persons.

If the plate triggers an alert, police are instantly provided the vehicle model, location and direction of travel.

Harner said with all three exits and entrances being electronically monitored, police have increased enforcement capabilities.

“Because it’s real time you’re getting alerted to that car while it’s moving,” he said. “Due to the propensity to commit a crime after arriving in a stolen car it may lead us to people before they commit additional crimes.”

Harner said license plate readers helped locate a stolen car on Saturday morning after police were alerted to a 2014 Honda Civic, which was reported missing on Sept. 20 in Gaithersburg.

“This technology alerted us there was a stolen car,” he said. “Officers may never have known they were here if they were obeying traffic laws.”

No motion for sheriff-elect following commissioner pitch

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Showell Elementary School groundbreaking ceremony

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) Construction on the new $47 million Showell Elementary School is scheduled to start this weekend, following the symbolic beginning of the project’s building phase taking place last Tuesday with a groundbreaking ceremony.

On Tuesday a groundbreaking ceremony occurred in the original Showell Elementary School that first opened in 1976.

The current 5,200 square-foot building, which opened in 1976 just off Route 589 on Showell School Road, will be replaced with a 9,600 square-foot facility, eliminating the need for current nine portable classrooms.

“Construction will start this weekend, on Saturday,” William Moschler, project manager for Oak Contracting, said. “My expectation is the building will be completed on time and to the requirements and expectations of the community, the design team and the client, Worcester County Public Schools.”

Plans to replace the aging and outgrown Showell Elementary have been in the works since 2014. The Worcester County Commissioners approved funding for the pre-construction and bidding process in January.

“This has been a long time coming,” School Superintendent Lou Taylor said.

“It’s been a labor of love for all of us. All [these] folks coming together to make this happen today, it’s very rewarding … to see it happen.”

The current building suffered from

numerous problems, including an aging roof, insufficient classroom space and inadequate technology systems, as well as heating and air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems nearing the end of their life expectancies.

The 40-year-old school currently enrolls 536 students in kindergarten through third grade. Fourth graders were moved out of the building because of a lack of space. With the additional 4,400 square feet, almost 300 fourth grade students are expected to return to the building upon its reopening.

Likening the education process to farming, County Commissioner President Diana Purnell said, “The school system in Worcester County has been tilling for a long time and we’ve done great things,” County Commissioner President Diana Purnell said. “We have a future ahead of us that we do not know what the end is going to be.

“We’re going to put together our schools, curriculum, our teachers, our commissioners, everybody that’s invested in this system, because this is our greatest investment: our young people,” she continued. “Their world is so much different than our world. This is a combination of coming together and working together, and it’s going to be great.”

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Crisafulli added the identical vehicles couldn’t be used for simultaneous surveillance.

“To an average person, this would appear to be the same vehicle following any suspect(s) or (surveying) a location,” Crisafulli wrote.

Worcester County Commissioner Bud Church, of District 3, said he was “surprised there was no further motion” following Crisafulli’s presentation.

Church said he’d done due diligence in reference to Crisafulli’s request, and found it to be “more of a drug dealer’s car.”

Church added a friend who was a former agent told him, “surveillance vehicles … would drive older cars, beat up cars, cars that weren’t easy to identify.”

Church questioned how using a more-conspicuous vehicle, such as the red or black Tahoe, “in some of the neighborhoods stand-out pretty bright?”

Crisafulli said the vehicles would accrue miles over several years before moving them to a different sector of the sheriff’s office.

“I would transition those vehicles into a specialized unit,” Crisafulli said.

Church said the proposal then “died” because of a lack of motion.

Joshua C. Nordstrom, a candidate for Worcester County Commissioners District 1, took to Facebook to show support for Crisafulli and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.

“His reasonable ask – which added no additional financial burden to Worcester County – was mostly ignored,” Nordstrom said in a Facebook post. “There was no motion offered to support his request, and it went without being further addressed as the commissioners moved on to the next agenda item.”

Nordstrom called the interaction between Crisafulli and the county commissioners “very bizarre,” and was unsure why the events transpired.

“It was very strange to me,” Nordstrom said.

Crisafulli acknowledged Church’s point and question, but the commissioners then moved on to the next agenda item without a hint of any action.

“It’s a disappointing decision, however I look forward to a good working relationship and communication with our commissioners,” Crisafulli told Ocean City Today.

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Worcester County Commissioners, members of the Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education and teachers from Showell Elementary take the first shovelful of dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony for the new school, expected to open in 2020, at Showell on Tuesday, Sept. 25.

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Staff, parents participate in survey

By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) Communication is key.

That was the overall finding of a survey administered by Worcester County Public Schools this past spring, and the second major finding was the schools have been doing a good job of it.

The survey, the results of which were revealed to the board of education last Tuesday, was administered from April 16 to April 27. Participants could take it online or on paper, and a Spanish-speaking option included.

The “three-prong approach” aimed to obtain information from staff, parents and community members, although the results focused on staff and parents.

“We have never before measured the effectiveness of our internal com-

munication,” said Carrie Sterrs, coordinator of public relations and special programs for the schools.

Sixty-four percent of staff surveyed identified as educators, and the second largest group was teaching assistants at 13 percent.

Research found the 621-person staff spoke with 8,025 parents and community members throughout a particular week.

“This information solidifies what we already know: Our people make the difference,” Sterrs said.

Staff participants depended on email, automated phone calls and faculty-staff meetings as their main communication preference, according to findings. When dealing with the school system itself, research showed staff favored emails, automated phone calls and the school calendar.

Nearly 1,100 families participated in the survey, according to findings, and reported using automated phone calls and text messages, as well as the school system’s calendar.

Parent-teachers communication warranted a more personal approach, with parents preferring report cards, progress reports, meetings and paper notices, according to research.

“Communication from the teacher, school and school system levels has been rated as understandable, accurate, trustworthy,” Sterrs said.

Sterrs said he research could benefit the school system as a whole to provide effective communication in the future.

“This data will be critical to ensuring we are reaching the public where they are, and where they want us to be in terms of communication,” Sterrs said.

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Six-year, $119M capital plan for schools approved

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) Almost $119 million was approved for a six-year capital improvement plan during the Worcester County Board of Education meeting on Sept. 19, with about half going to repairs and improvements and a major portion being set aside for a new elementary school in Berlin.

The FY 2020 Capital Improvement Program includes a partial funding request for $4.3 million for the new Showell Elementary School project, which overall cost approximately $47.5 million, with $8.2 million provided by the state.

Construction of the school is expected to begin in October.

Future project requests include a $2.6 million roof replacement project at Pocomoke Middle School, a $9.2 million addition at Stephen Decatur Middle School, a combined $5.2 million roof replacement projects at Snow Hill Middle and Pocomoke Elementary Schools and See SCHOOL Page 16

New building likely to open in time for 2020 school year Continued from Page 12 in 1992, but was overjoyed by the news that Showell students would be able to study in a new facility.

“It’s beautiful. Showell has a record of being one of the blue-ribbon schools, but it’s also a national blue ribbon [school],” Street said. “We know it’s one of the top schools in the United States.”

According to Taylor, the new school is expected to be finished in time for the start of the 2020 school year.

“We’ve got two years of hard work to get to September of 2020 and, if all goes well, weather cooperates, everybody stays on schedule, we’ll make that happen,” Taylor said. “This is just a great day for the Showell community.”

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Coastal Hospice building almost complete

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) The new Macky and Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice at the Ocean is nearly complete, and the 22,000-square-foot hospice facility will be officially open and accepting residents at the beginning of the year.

Twelve spaces will be available for fulltime hospice patients in the Ocean Pines facility from Dorchester, Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties.

“We are building it because we have been providing hospice for the four counties in the lower Eastern Shore,” Coastal Hospice President Alaine Capen said. “What we see over and over again is that people come down especially in northern Worcester to retire, and maybe their families are not nearby, so they’re living with an elderly spouse or are a widow or a widower.

“When they get terminally ill, and [get placed] in hospice, they begin to get needs that are beyond what they can manage at home alone,” she continued.

“We want people to have a safe place to live. A lot of people don’t want to go to typical nursing homes, they want something more homelike. We can have our own hospice staff there we’ll know what the level of care is going to be.”

More than 30 full-time employees will provide care and support at the facility, including medication technicians, nurses and other aides.

“We started developing the idea [in 2008] and this committee been working on it for a very long time,” Capen said. “[Patients] can have a safehouse, where they can have their dignity and quality of life and be in a home-like environment if they’re not safe at home.”

Promotions of the new facility were shown during the annual Macky’s Blues on the Bay charity event held last Wednesday at the Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill on 54th Street.

Over the years, the Stansells donated hundreds of thousands of dollars toward the facility and raised thousands more through charity events.

Last year, the Stansells wrote a check for $72,250, to push the project across the original $5 million threshold established at the beginning of its donations campaign.

Together, they’re responsible for more than $900,000 in gifts to the campaign.

In honor of the couple’s longstanding and generous support, the hospice board of directors voted to name the building The Macky and Pam Stansell House at Coastal Hospice at the Ocean.

The Stansells’ say they are humbled and honored by the decision.

“There’s such a huge need for a hospice house,” Macky Stansell said. “As far as the donation is concerned, [we] discussed it, it was something we did in phases, but it’s something near and dear to our heart.

“We don’t have children, [but] we

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have a wonderful thriving business,” he continued. “So, we had to ask ourselves, ‘Are we going to donate money now or wait until we were dead?’ We decided to start donating now and that’s how this started. Hospice was our number one choice, being part of the board.”

“Macky’s been involved with Coastal Hospice for many years,” Pam Stansell said. “We’ve been doing these fundraisers for a long time. Hospice is … dear to us because my mother, when she was 62, was diagnosed with cancer and lived with Macky and I. Hospice took care of her. So, we’re absolutely delighted they named it after us.”

A tour of the facility will be available on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 27, from 5-8 p.m.

“There’s nothing else like this on the lower Eastern Shore,” Capen said. “This will be the first in the four-county area. It will be open to people of all four counties.”

For more information or to donate towards the Macky and Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice at the Ocean, visit www.CoastalHospice.org.

Founded in 1980, Coastal Hospice is a nonprofit health care organization that cares for individuals facing life-limiting conditions but who want to remain as active and engaged as possible. It cares for patients in their home, nursing home, assisted-living facility or at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. Coastal Hospice serves Wicomico, Worcester, Dorchester and Somerset counties.

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The plan also provided a list of completed or nearly completed projects such as roof repairs for Stephen Decatur High School and replacement doors for Snow Hill Middle School.

According to the plan, Worcester County Capital Improvement Funding has been nearly half the statewide average for Capitol Improvement Funding for the past 10 years. County capital improvement spending averages $151.21 per student while the state averages $386.73 per student.

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Sea Oaks Village granted 63 EDUs

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) When the developers of Sea Oaks Village went to Snow Hill last Tuesday to ask the Worcester County Commissioners for an allocation of 63 Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) of sanitary sewer units for their planned community project, the question was not so much whether to grant the request, but how to grant it.

The property is approximately 40 acres and is located on the west side of Stephen Decatur Highway, 0.3 miles south of Sunset Avenue.

The project requires 59 EDUs for

townhouses and four EDUs for commercial use. Currently, 224 EDUs are available for that area, but are designated for different purposes.

Eighty-seven of them have been allocated for “infill and intensification,” 80 are for “vacant or multi-lot properties,” 17 are for “single family dwellings” and 40 are assigned to “commercial” development.

Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Kelly Shannahan, however, suggested three options the commissioners might consider.

Option one would be to approve the request for allocation of 63 EDUs from the Mystic Harbor Sanitary Service Area using

EDUs from the “vacant or multi-lot properties” and the “commercial” categories.

Option two would be to approve all or a portion of the request for 63 EDUs from the Mystic Harbor Sanitary Service Area using EDUs from the “vacant or multi-lot properties”, “commercial” category or “infill and intensification” category.

The final option would be to reject the proposal entirely. Option two was selected.

Commissioners argued briefly over the distribution of the EDUs from the required areas, with Commissioner Chip Bertino citing concerns about changing the process and making exceptions to the rules, referring to a similar case in 2016.

Tax credits for donations to Pocomoke DDC

(Sept. 28, 2018) Community Investment Tax Credits are available for donations of $500 or more to support the Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum in Pocomoke.

The funds will be used to develop current programs as well as to create new specialized activities that will properly establish the transportable outreach programs which will be used in “Driving Discovery.”

This will allow the Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum to offer more affordable options for those in and around

the operating area, and to share its educational programs with an increasingly diverse audience.

“Tax credits provide a fabulous opportunity – they reduce your tax bill while contributing to a great cause,” said President & CEO Stacey Weisner.

The Community Investment Tax Credit program provides an incentive for Maryland businesses and individuals to increase their charitable giving.

For every donation of at least $500, which qualifies as a charitable contribution on both Maryland and Federal re-

turns, individuals or businesses receive their normal charitable deduction on both Federal and State taxes and an additional credit of 50 percent of the donation on their Maryland tax return.

“This program is mutually beneficial and provides significant savings on their tax obligations,” Weisner said.

The tax credits may be used against tax liability for the next five years. Before sending a donation, contact Weisner at 410-957-9933 or stacey@DelmarvaDiscoveryCenter.org.

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(Sept. 28, 2018) The storm-ravaged regions of North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia are facing a continued threat of flood waters after Hurricane Florence left destruction in its wake and more than 40 people dead, according to the Red Cross.

“The aftermath is devastating,” Denise Sawyer, marketing and public relations director of Ocean Pines Association, said. “Families are displaced and homes are destroyed.

Help us as the Ocean Pines Association extends relief to the victims of Hurricane Florence.”

The Association, with the help of its employees and Board of Directors, has started a disaster relief effort to provide nonperishable food items, bottled water, baby supplies, pet supplies and more to those in the Carolinas.

The collection effort started on Friday, Sept. 21 and lasts through Friday, Oct. 12.

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(Sept. 28, 2018) The Maryland Coastal Bays Program has received a draft of a climate change vulnerability assessment of the program’s Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan and is seeking public review and comments.

The report was prepared by the University of Maryland Sea Grant Extension Regional Watershed Restoration Specialist Jennifer Dindinger and includes consensus among management and others about how climate change will affect the organization’s ability to carry out the CCMP. A portion of MCBP’s management plan includes goals for climate change vulnerabilities in the local watershed. This assessment is to iden-

tify and prioritize risks that could limit MCBP’s ability to reach these goals.

MCBP is one of 28 members of the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Estuary Programs in the country. In 2017, MCBP undertook the first five steps of EPA’s “Being Prepared for Climate Change; A Workbook for Developing RiskBased Adaptation Plans.”

One of the required steps for becoming a “Climate Ready Estuary” is to use the workbook to develop“ a broad, risk-based adaption plan.”

The plan would involve exploring opportunities and constraints that influence what MCBP choses to tackle; developing partnerships to help address risks, deciding on a path of mit-

igation, transfer, acceptance, or avoidance of each risk; developing a list of possible adaptation actions to assess further; selecting actions for implementation; and developing a plan that shows risk reduction over time as a result of implementing adaptation actions.

A copy of this report is available online at www.mdcoastalbays.org.

Contact Steve Farr at sfarr@mdcoastalbays.org or by calling 410-2132297 ext. 105 with any comments, suggestions or questions related to this report no later than Oct. 19.

Maryland Coastal Bays Program is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the bays behind Ocean City and Assateague Island and its watersheds.

Donations needed for relief effort Continued from Page 18 and nuts, games and playing cards, mops, brooms, Lysol, dog and cat food, pet treats, cat litter and books.

Other needed items are toiletries like toilet tissue, Tums, toothpaste and toothbrushes, hand sanitizers, hand towels, emery boards, nail clippers, foot powder, talcum powder,

body lotion, ChapStick, deodorant, diapers, baby bottles, baby food and baby formula and more.

Do not donate clothing, liquids or perishable items.

Drop-off points will include the Ocean Pines Community Center at 235 Ocean Parkway, public works at 1 Firehouse Lane, Sports Core Pool at

11144 Cathell Road and the administration building, including the police department, at 239 Ocean Parkway.

The goal is to raise enough items to provide a tractor-trailer load of organized relief. For more information about the Ocean Pines Relief Effort, contact 410-641-7717 or email info@oceanpines.org.

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ANNUAL WALK The annual Ocean City Out of the Darkness Walk drew a large contingent of caring souls who have been impacted by the loss of family and friends from suicide.

Pines rec. dept. to host free health seminars (Sept. 28, 2018) Healthcare experts will offer information to area residents during a variety of free seminars this fall.

Hosted by the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, the seminars will be held at the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines.

Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care Seminar, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 3-4 p.m.

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These seminars are 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.

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Man rolls around hotel lobby during night of drinking

By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) A night of drinking on Sept. 19 led to the arrest if a 50year-old man accused of acting disorderly, according to the state district court.

Damon Andrew Lowell, 50, of Reston, Virginia, was charged with disorderly conduct, trespassing on private property, reDamon Lowell sisting or interfering with arrest, according to an arrest report from the District Court of Maryland.

Around 12:10 a.m. police went to the Stowaway Grand Hotel on 2100 Baltimore Avenue in reference to a disorderly man in the lobby. A hotel security guard said the “extremely intoxicated” man refused to pay his tab.

The man, later identified as Lowell, was seeing rolling around on the floor by the elevators, and had a cell phone charger, pizza box, a large amount of cash, and other items on the floor, according to the arrest report.

Lowell’s speech was slurred and he was mumbling, according to the report. He was also accused of making a woman uncomfortable who trying to get on the elevator.

The woman asked the officer if she could proceed to the elevator, and the officer allowed her.

“This is a white on white crime, don’t worry about it,” Lowell said.

Lowell then gave the officer his credit card for the approximately $150 bar tab. The security guard said he wanted to evict Lowell and give him a trespass citation based on his prior behavior, according to the report.

The officer made several attempts to tell Lowell to leave on his own, but he refused and sat on the floor.

Lowell was released on his own recognizance. His court appearance is Oct. 23 in courtroom one of the Worcester District Court in Ocean City.

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Traffic stop nets stolen car, drugs

By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) An early morning traffic stop that was prompted by a license plate reader alert last Saturday led to the arrest of two men suspected of stealing a car, according to the Ocean City Police Department.

Colin James Woodrow, 20, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, were charged with unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, theft between $1,500 and $25,000 and driving or attempting to drive a motor vehicle without a registered license and authorization.

Tristan Johnson, 19, was charged with possession of an assisted opening knife.

A 2014 Honda Civic that had been reported stolen was spotted by an Ocean City Police Department license plate reader as it entered Ocean City

from Route 50 at 6:55 a.m. on Saturday. Police stopped it on the 10 block of 45th Street.

Woodrow said he was traveling to Ocean City for a day Colin Woodrow trip and that his cousin was driving and had rented the car, according to the report.

Police did not find a rental agreement in the car and found it was registered to another perTristan Johnson son. Police found an assisted-opening knife, and a clear plastic bag containing a greenish brown leafy vegetable matter, which

was later identified as marijuana or THC, according to an officer on scene.

The vehicle’s owner said he noticed the car was missing around 5 p.m. on Sept. 20, according to the arrest report. He said it was parked outside his apartment complex in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

He added it wasn’t a rental car and he did not give anyone permission to use it.

The vehicle had an estimated value of $9,500, according to the arrest report.

A third passenger in the car was released at the scene, according to a spokesperson with the Ocean City Police Department.

It’s unclear if there was any bond or when their next court appearances will take place.

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OC man held without bond after allegedly hurting wife

By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) Larry Lee Chadwick, 75, of Ocean City, was charged with two counts of second-degree assault, according to an arrest report from the District Court of Maryland.

Chadwick was arrested on Sept. 18 after police responded around 10:12 p.m. to the area of Old Wharf and Channel Buoy roads on Coastal Highway, according to the arrest report.

One driver saw a man allegedly pull his fist back – as if to hit a woman, according to the arrest report.

Another driver saw the man and woman bump chests, the woman pushed the man and the man “knocked the female to the ground,” according to the arrest report.

The man, later identified as Chadwick, told police he was involved in an argument with a woman, according to the report. He also said he took her keys

and threw them, but denied any physical altercation.

The woman said Chadwick took her phone and threw it over a fence into a lawn, according to the Larry Chadwick arrest report. She went to get her phone, when she said Chadwick allegedly picked her up and threw her over the fence onto a concrete sidewalk.

She said she then ran toward the Denny’s on 112th Street at Coastal Highway, and Chadwick allegedly grabbed her neck and picked her up so her feet were dangling off the surface, according to the arrest report. Police said she had injuries associated from the incident.

Chadwick was held without bond, and his next court appearance is set for Oct. 22 in courtroom one of the Worcester District Court in Ocean City.

Worcester law enforcement alerted to illegal weed grow

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) After recently being tipped to a large-scale hydroponic marijuana garden hidden in the woods, Worcester County law enforcement agencies arrested two local men this week.

Michael Cori Cluster, 34, of Berlin was served an arrest warrant on Wednesday and was released that same day after posting $5,000 cash bond.

In addition to misdemeanor marijuana possession, Cluster faces felony counts for manufacturing, maintaining a nuisance and possession with

intent to distribute.

According to reports, the sophisticated high-tech operation contained more than 100 plants.

Cluster is scheduled for a motions hearing Dec. 6 with a jury trial commencing on Jan. 10 in Worcester County Circuit Court.

Arrested on Thursday was Johnny Harrison, 30, who operates Terrapin Farms, an organic hydroponic farm near Berlin. Details on charges in that instance were unavailable at press time. Authorities were expected to release a statement sometime Thursday afternoon.

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Annual Wine on the Beach Festival today and Saturday

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) Fourteen Maryland wineries will provide an assortment of samples for wine aficionados in the Ocean City inlet parking lot during the 24th annual Wine on the Beach Festival, held today and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

About 140 different types of wine will be available for tasting as well as four microbrew beers. There will also be music and 40 vendors on hand.

“It’s a lot of fun. You can get knowledge of a lot of wines that you can’t get in the liquor store,” Christina Nokes, event coordinator, said. “You can have a [really] good time.”

Solomons Island Winery, St. Michaels, Layton’s Chance, Far Eastern Shore, Knob Hall, Cove Point and Bordeleau are some of the Maryland wineries scheduled to attend the fall festival along with a few craft breweries including Fat Tire, Jacques Au Lantern and Evolution.

“Each of these wineries bring about 10 different flavors,” Nokes said. “I love to watch everybody have fun. Everyone leaves happy.”

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perform each day from 4-7 p.m.

Kevin O’Brennan and Shoreline kick off the live musical entertainment at the festival today, Friday, from 12:303:30 p.m. and 3 Penny Opera will rock out on Saturday, from 12:303:30 p.m. “[The bands] have been with us for a long time and the crowds love them,” Nokes said. “They like to keep the crowd dancing.”

Guests can shop from a wide variety of vendors, including Cutco Cutlery, Hillbilly’s Jerky, Save the Coconuts, Sentsy, Bamboo Pillows, LuLaRoe and Mick’s Gourmet Soups.

Attendees also have the option to purchase wine by the glass, bottle or a case to drink at the event or to take home with them. A holding booth will be set up for people to leave their wine in while they peruse the festival.

In addition, festivalgoers can purchase a wine glass lavalier, which hangs around the neck and allows for a hands-free experience while strolling from booth to booth.

Tickets for the festival cost $35 at the gate. General admission includes a souvenir wine glass, sampling tickets, and on-stage entertainment. For

Jennifer Everhart provides a sample of a cabernet sauvignon from Legends Vineyard, in Churchville, during the 23rd annual Wine on the Beach Festival at the Ocean City inlet parking lot, last year.

nondrinkers, admission includes a commemorative wine glass and unlimited soft drinks from the designated driver location.

Volunteers from the CRICKET Center of Berlin will be part of the festival, helping vendors and providing information. The CRICKET Center is a child-friendly, safe and neutral location in which local law enforcement and Child Protective Services investigators may conduct and observe forensic interviews with children who are alleged victims of crimes. The CRICKET Center’s mis-

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Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs.

Attendees younger than 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Children ages 13-20 get in for $15. Youth 12 and under are admitted free. Parents must sign a waiver at the gate.

For a full list of vendors, wineries, breweries and a discount coupon, visit www.winefest.com. Call 410280-3306 for more information.

OC Coin and Currency Show to take place this weekend

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) At least 30 coin and currency dealers will be on hand to showcase their unique collections this weekend at the convention center on 40th Street during the OC Coin and Currency Show.

The annual event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission and appraisals are free. Visitors can buy, sell or trade coins with participating vendors during the event.

“Coins and history are combined.

[There’s] a lot of history involved,” Promoter Carl Ostiguy said. “I have coins from a shipwreck called the El Cazador, a Spanish brig that sunk in the Gulf of Mexico in 1784 on its way to Louisiana.

“They found it in 1995, but they only [recovered] half the treasure,” he continued. “They believe pirates were

able to get half the treasure off the ship before it sank.”

Currency from shipwrecks, large and small sized coins, early American to colonial and treasure coins will all be featured in the show. Vendors and dealers will also have coins and currency from all over the world.

“I’ve got coins from before Christ was born,” Ostiguy said. “There’s gold coins, early dollars, early 1700/1800’s … I have a lot of inventory. It’s a very good family activity. A lot of kids come with their parents and they learn about the different coins and they get involved.”

Older coins used different mixtures of precious and semiprecious metals making their value higher. Coins from 1964 and earlier are generally worth more than face value, he said.

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Bud Thompson of Silver Spring, left, and Mark Stover of Easton, both appraise coins that Bud Johnson of Bishopville brought to the OC Coin and Currency Show last year at the convention center on 40th Street. Stover operates Crown Jewel Coins & Currencies in Easton.

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Buy, sell or trade coins with participating show vendors Continued from Page 25 tact me a few weeks in advance to see if they can do that, and the answer is always yes,” Ostiguy added.

Hundreds of people are expected to visit the convention center this weekend for the show, which is hosted by the Salisbury Coin Club.

Members of the Metal Detector Society will also be at the show.

“I draw a lot people in from the Virginia area, Delaware and Maryland and it’s only once a year so people really appreciate the show,” Ostiguy

said. “Any other show they have to drive several hours so they love it when I put the show on in Ocean City and it does really well. We buy, we trade, we do free appraisals, we do it all.”

Make sure to check out the halfprice bins. Dealers can price out coins and currency or attendees may choose to sell their collections and pieces.

For more information, contact Ostiguy at 443-623-7025 or ceocoins@comcast.net or visit www.coinshows.com.

Berlin Bark for Life proceeds to support cancer society

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) Tails will be wagging and people will be walking with their four-legged friends during the second annual Berlin Bark for Life, this Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at Stephen Decatur Park.

All proceeds from the event go to the American Cancer Society. Last year, $1,500 was raised.

“We’re hoping this year we do a little better,” Event Organizer Dj Thompson said. “[The event] was held the beginning of November last year so we wanted to do it at the end of September to try to get more people. The weather will hopefully be better [as well].”

The cost to attend is $10 per pup.

“Bark for Life is very similar to Relay for Life – it’s a branch of that,” Thompson said. “It’s a little more laid back and we focus on the canines because our mentality is not only people get cancer … animals get cancer as well.

“I lost my cat to cancer in 2012,” he continued. “It made me get more involved with Relay for Life and break into Bark for Life. Often times, the canines are the main caregivers, just coming home after treatment, the dogs are always there to welcome us.

Therapy dogs also go into different hospitals and such to ease the pain.

It’s to celebrate them while continuing to fight back against cancer.”

After the entry fee, each dog will be presented with a custom Bark for Life bandanna and a gift bag. Participants will also receive a raffle ticket for a door prize.

Registration starts at noon and continues until the opening ceremony, scheduled for 1 p.m. After that, both cancer survivors and caregivers are invited to take a lap around the park. The celebration is expected to end at 1:30 p.m., signifying the beginning of the “Best Kiss” competition, which is a dogs-only contest.

“It’s a little different because it’s generally centered around dogs and the pets and it’s just a fun time for them to get out,” Thompson said. “Especially considering how the weather has been [lately], it’s a chance for them to get out before winter comes.”

The “toss me a bone” contest will begin at 2:15 p.m. Each participant will receive one free bone, additional ones can be purchased.

Following at 2:45 p.m., the dogsonly costume parade and contest starts and runs until 3 p.m. Dog owners come back for 15 minutes from 3:303:45 p.m. for a musical sit, a canineonly version of musical chairs, which makes way for the pet talent show and lookalike contest until 4 p.m.

The talent show features several divisions: oldest, youngest, largest, smallest, best wag, best trick, best behaved and best look-a-like.

Next, owners and pets are scheduled to compete in a musical sitting game until 4:30 p.m., when the closing ceremony begins.

More than 30 local vendors will offer a variety of goods for sale, and children’s activities are also planned.

“We have different vendors there, some of them are for humans, but others specialize in pets, like collars and leashes, different vendors in the area specific for them,” Thompson said. “It’s something a little more unique and tailored toward them opposed to general craft fairs where it’s all people stuff.”

Bark for Life is co-organized by Stephen Decatur High School Relay for Life team. A portion of the proceeds will go toward the team.

The event is expected to end at 5 p.m. Attendees must clean up after their animals. Event organizers require proof of rabies vaccination and leashes shorter than six feet long for all canine competitors.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/BarkForLifeBerlin.

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Pink Ribbon Classic at the Beach Series events on tap

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 28, 2018) Ocean City’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer chapter will offer a variety of events for the annual Pink Ribbon Classic at the Beach Series to raises breast cancer awareness and money for the American Cancer Society during October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

“It is terrific that over the years the Pink Ribbon committee has added and updated events that engage a broad segment of the community,” said Mary Bellis, senior community development manager, Northeast Region, American Cancer Society Inc. “Breast cancer affects so many that it only makes sense that those concerned about finding the cures for this disease would have a variety of interests.”

This year’s Classic at the Beach Series includes a ladies-only fishing tournament; card game and party; mah-jongg and golf tournaments; Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk and run; pickleball round robin and clinic; and the Pamper Yourself For Charity Raffle.

With an assortment of activities, there is something for everyone.

“By design, the committee works to engage this cross section of the community,” Bellis said. “We are particularly excited about the new pickleball round robin/clinic that has been added this year. This is a sport with a growing audience and we are happy to offer an activity for those that play as well as for those that would like to learn to play.”

Bellis said the ongoing success of the Pink Ribbon Classic events is the result of the outstanding members of the Pink Ribbon committee, local business partners and community members.

“The committee, many of whom have been working for this cause for over two decades, bring creativity, enthusiasm and long-term dedication to these events each year,” she said. “The local businesses that produce some of these wonderful activities such as the

Harman family with Fish Tales and Bahia Marina for the Poor Girls Open and A Perfect Face with the Pamper For Charity Raffle have made longterm commitments to this cause.

“Our business partners that host committee events such as Lighthouse Sound – the Card and Game Party, Ocean City Golf Course – the Pink Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament, Golden Sands Resort – the Mah-Jongg Party, the Ocean Pines Pickleball Club – the new Round Robin and Clinic, and of course the Town of Ocean City – Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Run/Walk on the Boardwalk are all essential to the success we have each year,” she added. “We also depend on the sponsorships from local businesses and of course the participation of the teams of walkers, runners and survivors that raise funds and come out to the Boardwalk to celebrate each October [for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Run/Walk].”

The first event of the 2018 Classic Series was the 25th annual Capt. Steve Harman’s Poor Girls Open, held Aug. 16-18.

A total of 725 lady anglers fished on 149 boats and a record $229,565 – an increase of about $6,600 from 2017 – was paid out to tournament winners.

But probably the most important number was the amount donated to the American Cancer Society. Event organizers presented a check for $130,000 to representatives of the cancer organization during the tournament awards banquet at Harrison’s Harbor Watch, at the inlet, in Ocean City.

The mantra for the 25th annual Open was “March to a Million” and the goal was accomplished. Since 2005 the total donated to the American Cancer Society by the Harman family through the tournament and other events has reached $1,000,060, according to Shawn Harman, owner of Fish Tales and Bahia Marina and codirector of the tournament.

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Classic events to benefit American Cancer Society Continued from Page 27 “There was never any doubt that the ‘March to a Million’ would be exceeded,” Bellis said after the tournament. “The funds donated will support the American Cancer Society breast cancer programs. This includes funding research, providing programs and services for breast cancer patients and their caregivers, community education about prevention, screening and early detection.”

For more information and to register for events, visit www.pinkribbonclassicevents.org.

Most of the events take place in October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

In 2017, $255,000 was raised through the Pink Ribbon Classic at the Beach Series. The goal this year is $289,000, Bellis said.

The Pink Ribbon Classic Series was started in 1996 by a group of volunteers. Since its inception, the series has raised about $3.4 million for breast cancer research, awareness, programs and services.

HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, you may want to pull the covers over your head and stay in bed all week long, but that’s just not possible.

If you dust yourself off and get out there, you’ll get back on track.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Hundreds of people participate in Ocean City’s seventh annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K run and walk on the Boardwalk last October.

Some of the local programs and services available in this area include free wigs for patients; Road to Recovery, which connects local drivers with patients to transport them to and from treatment; and the Look Good Feel Better program available at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin and Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, which teaches patients how to cope with the cosmetic side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

There is also the Hope Lodge, which provides lodging during treatment; Cancer Survivors Network available at www.cancer.org, a 24hour-a-day cancer information center; and 1-800-227-2345 for patients to ac-

cess ACS services.

In addition, resources for caregivers, information on screening and prevention, and referral to local, regional and national outlets is available.

This year, 5,940 women in Maryland will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Across the country, that number rises to 266,120, and an estimated 40,920 will die from the disease, according to the ACS. To learn more about the American Cancer Society, visit www.cancer.org or call 1-800-227-2345. Visit makingstrideswalk.org/oceancitymd for more information. Find the chapter on Facebook at www.facebook.com/makingstridesoc or at the Twitter handle @OCMDStrides.

Pink Ribbon Classic Series Events — Card and Game Party Luncheon: Wednesday, Oct. 3, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Restaurant at Lighthouse Sound, St. Martins Neck Road in Bishopville. Breakfast snacks, lunch, beverages, dessert, door prizes, raffles and goodie bags included.

Send a check for $40 payable to the American Cancer Society to: 1315 Mt. Hermon Road, Suite D, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. Include names of players at your table and what games you will be playing. For more information, contact Mary Bellis at Mary.Bellis@cancer.org or 410-749-1635.

— Pickleball: Friday, Oct. 5, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex, Manklin Creek Road in Ocean Pines. Round Robin and “Newbie” Clinic. Round Robin Format: Blind draw, rotating partners. Limited to 56 players. Newbie Clinic: Intro to the fastest growing sport in the U.S., including scoring, rules, basic strokes, etiquette, etc. Limited to 12 players.

Entry fee is $35 per person.

Sign up individually. Open to women and men and includes snacks, lunch and prizes. Make checks payable to American Cancer Society and mail to: Bobbie Corbett, 20 Heron Isle Court, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811. Deadline to register is Monday, Oct. 1. For

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more information, contact Corbett at 443-735-2328 or email bbcocean@msn.com.

— Golf Tournament: Friday, Oct. 19 at Ocean City Golf Club in Berlin. Entry fee of $125 per player ($500 per foursome) for 18 holes or $75 per player for nine holes, includes golf with cart, a gift bag, mulligans, breakfast and awards luncheon. Team prizes and awards for longest drive and closest to the pin. Fun divisions as well as divisions based on handicap.

Registration at 8 a.m., tee off at 9 a.m. for 18 holes. Registration at 10 a.m. for nine holes and play at 11 a.m. The cost for just lunch is $20.

Register in advance at www.ewgaeasternshore.com or mail check and form (available online) to: Michele Doyle, 37328 Hidden Bay Drive, Selbyville, Delaware 19975.

For more information, contact Doyle at 1030mdoyle@gmail.com, 610420-8878, or Judy Kight at judykight1968@gmail.com, 410591-9291.

— Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run: Saturday, Oct. 20, Ocean City Boardwalk at the inlet. Check-in 7:30 a.m. The 5K run begins at 9 a.m.

Walk starts approximately 9:15 a.m. Pre-register at www.makingstrideswalk.org/oceancitymd.

Advance registration is $35 for the 5K; the walk is free. Runners will receive a T-shirt. Top finishers and fund raisers will receive awards.

Visit www.makingstrides walk.org/oceancitymd or “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Ocean City, MD” on Facebook.

Sponsorships available. Contact Mary Bellis at Mary.Bellis@can cer.org or call 410-749-1635.

— Mah-Jongg Tournament: Thursday, Nov. 1 at Golden Sands Resort, 109th Street. Entrance fee of $30 includes a continental breakfast, lunch and door prizes.

Also 50/50 raffle. Prizes to the top three tournament point-earners.

Registration at 9 a.m. Play begins at 10 a.m. Seating is limited. Contact Darlene Botts at dbkatt47@verizon.net to sign up.

Must register by Oct. 28.

— “Pamper Yourself for Charity” Raffle: Tickets on sale at A Perfect Face Day Spa in West Ocean City. Raffle packages include restaurant and retail store gift certificates, spa products, hotel stays, clothing and accessories, alcohol and many other items. Three chances to win this year.

See the full list at www.aperfectface.com/cancer-support. Tickets cost $5 each or get six for $25. For more information, call 410-2139883. Drawing Nov. 8 at the spa.

Don’t lose your patience if you need to repeat yourself a few times before your point comes across to others, Taurus. Eventually, others will start to come around.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, do not worry even if your workload seems overwhelming. Relief is on the way. A hero will swoop in and take some of the responsibility off your shoulders.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Happy times in your life have you exhibiting good will toward others, Cancer. Maybe you’ll give a coworker a break or cast some good vibes on a friend.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

It is important to have goals, but not at the expense of friendships, Leo. If you have to put success over the needs of others, it may not be worth it. Wait until everything jibes.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Having a plan in place at all times is your saving grace, Virgo. When something unexpected happens this week, you will be able to handle it without breaking a sweat.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Two friends or family members may try to put you in the middle of their quarrel, Libra. This is an unenviable situation. Try to remain as neutral as possible.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Though it may be challenging, spend more time engaging in frivolous activities this week rather than more serious pursuits. Show others you can let loose, Scorpio.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, you may get an inkling that change is ahead, but you can’t pinpoint which direction it’s coming from. Just be at the ready for anything that seems unusual.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, when someone challenges you, it’s best to not get defensive. This may seem like you are admitting guilt.

Instead, do not engage this person much.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, when work pressures get to you, it’s best to take a little time off on the weekend to think about anything but work. Immerse yourself in a hobby.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Travel plans may be slightly delayed, but they’re not completely off the table, Pisces. Don’t worry about having to unpack those bags just yet.

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Ocean City residents Frank and Mary Knight, center, enjoy a couple drinks with Bonnie Mitrecic during Macky’s Blues on the Bay at Macky’s Bayside Bar and Grille on 54th Street, Thursday, Sept.

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Ocean City resident Bob Purcell, left, strikes a conversation with County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic during Macky’s Blues on the Bay to benefit the new Coastal Hospice at the Ocean facility in Ocean Pines, Thursday, Sept. 20.

Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan poses for a photo with Bishopville resident Gayle Widdowson during Macky’s Blues on the Bay at Macky’s Bayside Bar and Grille on 54th Street, Thursday, Sept. 20.

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It’s girls’ night out for these ladies as they enjoy drinks and music during Castle in the Sand’s Tipsy Turtle Drawing at Coconuts Beach Bar and Grille on 37th Street, Sunday, Sept. 23.

Pictured, from left, are Lori Roark, from Still Pond, Maryland, Deb VanderWiele, of Midland Park, New Jersey, and Reva Darling from Lansing, Michigan.

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Scott and Toni Lowman, from Lusby, Maryland, participate visit Castle in the Sand at Coconuts Beach Bar and Grille on 37th Street, Sunday, Sept. 23.

Carmella Bishop, from Maryland and Kyle Tyson, of Virginia, chow down on wings at Castle in the Sand’s Coconuts Beach Bar and Grille on 37th Street, Sunday, Sept. 23.

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It’s a night out on the town for these good friends during the Believe in Tomorrow Beach Bash at Seacrets on 49th Street, Monday, Sept. 24. Pictured, from left, are Ocean City resident Barry Parker, Selbyville residents Tom and Rosanna Chilcoate and Peggy Parker.

Believe in Tomorrow volunteers Susan Blaney, left, and Rebecca Carbaugh offer delicious samples during the Believe in Tomorrow Beach Bash at Seacrets on 49th Street, Monday, Sept. 24.

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Wayne Littleton, Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation Beach Respite Housing Program coordinator, joins volunteers Quinn Goodspeeds and Taylor Reed during the Beach Bash on Monday.

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‘Criminal Minds’ 300th episode written by Messer

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) The television show “Criminal Minds” will celebrate its 300th episode on Wednesday, Oct. 3, but just as notable from the local standpoint is that it was written by Stephen Decatur High School graduate and Worcester County resident, Erica Cramer Messer.

Erica Messer Messer is an executive producer for the CBS crime drama, and has been a screen writer for the show since its inception. In 2009, she became a lead screen writer.

“I had been writing for years when I met the first showrunner, Ed Bernero,” Messer said. “He was looking for female points of view in the writers’ room and even though I had no experience writing about serial killers (neither did the rest of the staff), we all researched together and created the show that’s still on today.”

A Salisbury University alum, Messer moved to Los Angeles in the 1990s to pursue writing. She began her career in 2001 as a co-screenwriter for “Alias,” a show about a double agent in the CIA. The show ran for five years.

Born in Washington D.C., Messer moved with her family to Ocean City as a young girl.

“I had the privilege of seeing what happens when a resort town shuts down,” Messer said. “Turns out, there’s an amazing community who lives on the island year-round making sure it’ll be ready for the next season.”

Messer and her family still visit Ocean City for a taste of the resort life she knew as a child.

“We visit a few times a year and always try to make it back for some of that summer fun that only Ocean City can provide,” Messer said.

Messer’s love of writing began at Ocean City Elementary School as part of a school project.

“When I was in fourth grade, we had to write and illustrate a children’s book and I was absolutely in love with figuring out the complexities to tell a good story,” she said. “Of course, there has to be conflict, so I wrote ‘Pickleberry Place’ where the king was a cucumber.”

Worcester County would continue to inspire her when creating new episodes for the crime drama. In fact, a fictionalize version of Ocean City was used during one episode. Though according to her, no one in the show was based on someone from Worcester.

“Whenever we talk about a story being set in a small town, I imagine the areas of Worcester County that I know really well,” Messer said. “I can make See SHOW Page 33

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Erica Cramer Messer, center, poses with cast members of the CBS crime drama “Criminal Minds” in celebration of the upcoming 300th episode.

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Oct. 1: Blake Haley, 4-7 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 7 p.m.

Oct. 2: Dust N Bones Oct. 3: Karaoke w/Jeremy or Trivia w/DJ Bigler Oct. 4: Opposite Directions, 6 p.m.

HOOTERS 12513 Ocean Gateway West Ocean City 410-213-1841 www.hootersofoc.com Sept. 29: Classic Vibe, 4 p.m.

M.R. DUCKS BAR & GRILLE 311 Talbot St. Ocean City 410-289-9125 www.mrducksbar.com

Sept. 28: Side Project, 4 p.m.

Sept. 29: Johnny Bling, 3 p.m.

Sept. 30: Muskrat Lightning, 3 p.m.

OCEAN 13 13th Street on the boardwalk Ocean City www.Ocean13ocmd.com Sept. 28: Michael Smith, piano lounge, 7 p.m.; Marky Shaw, 8 p.m.

Sept. 29: Apple & Britt, piano lounge, 7 p.m.; TBA, tiki bar, 8 p.m.

Sept. 30: Karaoke w/DJ Jeremy, tiki bar, 9 p.m.

Oct. 2: Karaoke w/DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m.

Oct. 4: Michael Smith, piano lounge, 7 p.m.

OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 www.clarionoc.com Every Friday and Saturday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Sept. 28-29: First Class OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 www.oceanpines.org Sept. 28: Tranzfusion, 6-10 p.m.

Sept. 29: Joe Smooth, 6-10 p.m.

PICKLES 706 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City 410-289-4891 www.picklesoc.com Sept. 28: Beats by Jeremy, 10 p.m.

Sept. 29: Swamp Candy, 10 p.m.

Oct. 1: Karaoke w/Jeremy, 9 p.m.

Oct. 2: Beats By Adam Dutch, 9 p.m.

Oct. 4: Beats by Wax, 9 p.m.

PURPLE MOOSE SALOON 108 S. Atlantic Ave. Ocean City 410-289-6953 www.purplemoosesaloon.com Sept. 28-29: CK the DJ/VJ, 2 p.m.; Dead Eye Stare, 10 p.m.

Sept. 30: CK DJ/VJ, 9 p.m.

SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com Sept. 28: John McNutt Band, 5-9 p.m.; The 5:55, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Kristen & the Noise, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

Sept. 29: Lei’d Back Luau: Beach Closing Party, 1-5 p.m.; John McNutt Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Element K, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Steal The Sky, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

Oct. 4: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.

SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com Sept. 28: Rick & Lennon LaRicci, 4-8 p.m.

Sept. 29: Z Project, 4-8 p.m.

TRADER LEE’S LIVE 9935 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 443-614-4119 Oct. 3: 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 Sept. 28: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey

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Hagerstown residents hang out at the bar during Castle in the Sand’s Tipsy Turtle Drawing at Coconuts Beach Bar and Grille on 37th Street, Sunday, Sept. 23. Pictured, from left, are Kurt and Becky Smith, Mary Holland and Howard Wittington.

Dozens of people come to sample over 20 different restaurants during the Believe in Tomorrow Beach Bash at Seacrets on 49th Street, Monday, Sept. 24. Pictured, from left, are Chris and Shannon Melito, from Berlin, Ocean City resident Jane Fungard and Bob Angle of Longneck, Delaware.

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Show producer Decatur grad Continued from Page 31 it more relatable to the audience when that happens.

“A few years ago, I wrote an episode based on being in Ocean City even though we had to fictionalize it,” she continued. “Then I wrote one that took place in Salisbury and Wicomico County because it had to do with a university and felt like I could write what I knew about.”

Some of Messer’s personal life has also been made a part of the show. Her son, Jack, portrayed agent Hotchner’s

son as he learned to walk. The staff and actors practically raised her children alongside her, according to Messer.

“I love working with the cast and crew most of all,” she said. “I like the challenge of writing about the heroes and villains and how they intertwine.”

As the show’s 17th season premieres on CBS on Oct. 3, the lead writer would provide no details, but added, “The 300th will have a lot of moments for long-time fans to remember and (hopefully) smile.”

Beautification Committee recognizes top resort spots

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) The Ocean City Beautification Committee recently honored a number of businesses and residents for maintaining aesthetically pleasing plants and flowers with its 2018 Beauty Spot awards.

Chairwoman Donna Greenwood, who presented the awards during the City Council meeting last Monday, noted between the harsh climate and abundance of part-time residents, landscaping in the resort presents hurdles, besides the inevitable lumbar damage.

“They made a great effort despite the miserable weather we had at the beginning of the season and the hot, hot weather at the end of the season,” she said.

Distinctions were presented for categories including: Boardwalk, restaurant, commercial, hotel and residential properties.

“It’s so nice when you come to a town and you see a burst of color somewhere,” she said. “We’re appreciative of that as [are] our visitors.”

Boardwalk Warren and Susan Nock, Mary

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Ocean City Beautification Committee member Jennifer Albright, left, and Mayor Rick Meehan listen to chairwoman Donna Greenwood introduce the 2018 Beauty Spot award winners during the City Council meeting last Monday.

and John Brock, 1217 Atlantic Avenue Restaurant Ropewalk, 8203 Coastal Highway Commercial 75th Street Medical Center, 7408 Coastal Highway Hotel Beach Plaza/Ocean 13, 1301 Atlantic Avenue Howard Johnson, 12th Street and Baltimore Avenue Commander, Fourth Street and Baltimore Avenue Residential Joann and David Fox, 119 Old Warf Road

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Mary and Mel Taylor, 313 142nd Street Mike and Mary Foelber, #4 89th Street Jeff and Robin Kauffman, 713 Anchor Chain Road Condo El Capitan, 401 North Atlantic Avenue Sea Mist Apts., 13th Street and Baltimore Avenue Braemar Towers, 13100 Coastal Highway Orleans Court, 14001 Coastal Highway

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

MSO to perform at OC convention center, Sept. 30

(Sept. 28, 2018) The only professional symphony orchestra on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, is celebrating a new season, offering concerts from Ocean City to Wye Mills, Maryland and returning this year to Lewes, Delaware.

The Ocean City concert will take place Sunday Sept. 30 at the convention center on 40th Street at 3 p.m. Tickets cost $40-$45.

A number of star performers will be showcased throughout the year. Violinist Stefan Jackiw will be featured in September’s opening concerts in Wye Mills, Washington, D.C. and Ocean City.

He will be playing the timeless Beethoven “Violin Concerto,” followed

by Dvorak’s lush “Symphony No. 7,” and complemented along with a piece by one of France’s foremost living composers Regis Campo, who will come to present his masterwork.

Highlights throughout the year include the November concerts in Easton, Ocean View and Ocean Pines, featuring Mozart’s “Sinfonia Concertante” with the duo Kurt Nikkanen, Concertmaster of New York City Ballet on violin, and Jonathan Carney, concertmaster of the Baltimore Symphony on viola.

The holiday concerts in Easton, Lewes and Ocean City will feature the Karpov sisters, combining Opera, Jazz and Pop in a special way.

Sailing courses offered at Pines Yacht Club, Sat.

The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra is celebrating a new season, offering concerts from Ocean City to Wye Mills, Maryland and returning this year to Lewes, Delaware.

On New Year’s Eve in Easton, MezzoSoprano Jessica Renfro and a few other vocalists will ring in the new year in a highly energetic concert. Guest conductor Andrews Sill, will conduct Schubert’s moving “Symphony No. 4,” and the first performance by the MSO’s new Young Artist Competition winner in Easton, Ocean View and Ocean Pines in March.

Finally, in April, the rising star Irish pianist Michael McHale will be featured by the MSO in Ravel’s “Piano Concerto in G major, and for the grand finale the MSO will be joined by an amazing lineup of vocalists, featuring the Southern Delaware Chorale Society and the Carter Legacy Singers in Beethoven’s most epic “Symphony No. 9”. Performances will be held in Wye Mills and Ocean City.

“This year’s season includes an amazing lineup of both musical selec-

tions and artists,” Maestro Julien Benichou. “Our 20th season was such a blast for all of us, and we are so excited to share and grow with our patrons as we enter our 21st season. Beginning and ending with Beethoven, this is a season for lovers of great masterworks, that will also feature star performers.”

The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council, the Talbot County Arts Council, the Worcester County Arts Council, Sussex County, Delaware and the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Inc. Season subscriptions and individual tickets for the 2018-2019 season of the MSO are available online at midatlanticsymphony.org or by telephone, 888846-8600. For further information, visit midatlanticsymphony.org.

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TRIP WINNER The winner of the Tipsy Turtle contest poses with his fiancé and several members of Castle in the Sand staff during the Tipsy Turtle Party at Coconuts Beach Bar and Grill on 37th Street, Sunday, Sept. 23. Pictured, from left, are Castle in the Sand owner Adam Showell, Assistant General Manager Patricia Smith, drawing winner Michael Gutman and his fiancé, Liz Lebdinskaya of Bellamy, New York, Kitchen Manager Jeff Hicks and General Manager Bob Borello. The Tipsy Turtle contest was held all summer. Each of the 21 summer weeks those who ordered a Tipsy Turtle drink on Tipsy Tuesdays were entered into a drawing. Of the overall 21 weekly winners, 14 gathered for the grand finale for a chance to win a five-day vacation to the Green Turtle Club in the Bahamas.

(Sept. 28, 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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SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Walker: Personalize pasta pizza with favorite toppings

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) “What is the secret to cooking� is the thought for the day.

The endless list of possibilities is a variable of different degrees. But I am sure “creativity� is in the running for top honors.

Ingenuity is the spice that awakens our senses and guides us to a whole new experience. Passion and perseverance also reinforce the culinary pursuit of perfection. With that being said, let us take a closer look at updated approaches to the delectable pizza pie.

Pizza thrives on heat. This process transforms the crust into a bubbly edible canvass that shows off its gorgeous display of ingredients.

This is why the grill can be a pizza’s best friend. It generates more heat than most home ovens and infuses an aroma of smokiness. Just remember, variety keep guests coming back for more.

There is nothing worse than seeing out-of-season tomatoes on pizza. While canned tomatoes are perfectly acceptable for making sauce, dehydrating a few pounds of summer tomatoes is another way to get summer flavor in the offseason.

While we are on the subject of tomatoes, consider another type of sauce

other than a red sauce. An untraditional pesto that is made with assorted herbs, green vegetables, extra-virgin olive oil and Parmigiano-Reggiano is delicious and raises the bar of ingenuity.

Bright seasonal food is a sure way to perk up one’s appetite. For example, edible flowers and fresh herbs can make your pizza innovative, eye-catching and incredibly tasty.

Swap out your pepperoni for prosciutto or pick up some local sausages from your favorite butcher. Having a mix of original toppings along with a few classics will ensure that everyone will find your pie tasty.

Breakfast pizzas are fun and a great brunch option. Crushed yellow potatoes, fenugreek, roasted pear onions, fontina cheese, chopped pancetta and an egg sunny side up is a modern twist from the conventional pizza theme.

If you have never had a dessert pizza you do not know what you are missing.

You can top them with your favorite candy or fruit, drizzle them with caramel or chocolate sauce, and serve shavings of white chocolate as grated cheese.

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For example, personalized flatbreads smothered with a warm apple crumble, topped with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel is sure to be a hit with adults and children.

Pasta pizza is fun and great for the entire family. The dough is made out of crispy angel hair which incorporates a whole new level of texture.

Following is a basic pasta pizza recipe, this allows one to personalize it with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Pasta Pizza

Sauce 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large cloves garlic, minced

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Pizza ‘dough’ made out of angel hair pasta Continued from Page 35 ¼ teaspoon hot pepper seeds 2 pinches baking soda kosher salt to taste

Pizza

1/3-pound dried angel hair 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ¼ pound combined favorite shredded cheeses fresh basil and thyme as a garnish parmesan cheese as a garnish 1. In a medium pot, sauté garlic and onion in olive oil over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.

2. Place a medium mesh strainer in a medium bowl. Strain the can of toma-

toes. Place tomato water in the medium pot with garlic and onions. Remove the seeds and tough ends. Chop the tomatoes and add to tomato water mixture.

3. Add chicken stock, dried basil, dried oregano, hot pepper seeds, baking soda, salt to taste to the tomato water mixture.

4. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce and simmer, stirring occasionally for 45 minutes or until the sauce is thick and almost all of the liquid is evaporated. Set aside.

5. While the sauce is simmering, cook angel hair in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente. This should take approximately 2 minutes. Rinse with cool water and dry pasta thoroughly

with paper towels.

6. In a non-stick 10-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat that is hot but not smoking. Add angel hair, distributing it evenly and pressing lightly, and cook uncovered for 25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

7. Place a plate or baking sheet over the skillet, invert the angel hair “crust” onto the plate or baking sheet, and slide it back into the skillet and cook the other side for another 15 minutes.

8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

9. Very carefully, slide the pasta crust onto a pizza pan. Spread the sauce over it, leaving a half-inch border. Add cheese and cook just until the cheese has melted.

10. Add fresh herbs, a light dusting of Parmesan cheese, and slice the pasta pizza into wedges. Serve immediately.

Secret Ingredient – Artist. “Every child is an artist, the problem is staying an artist when you grow up.

– Pablo Picasso

CROSSWORD

Rockapella

Rockapella to take stage in OC

(Sept. 28, 2018) Rockapella will take the Ocean City Performing Arts Center stage, Thursday, Oct. 4, at 8 p.m.

Rockapella delivers an electrifying evening of fun, bringing their unique blend of tight harmonies and slick dance moves. Rockapella has proven that creating original pop and soul magic onstage is what sets them apart.

Tickets range from $25-$35 and can be purchased by visiting the Ocean City convention center Box Office, located inside the Visitor’s Center on 40th Street, or from Ticketmaster, 1-800-551-SEAT. The Performing Arts Center is located inside the convention center.

For additional information, visit DelmarvaConcerts.com.

OCPD Mounted Unit competes

(Sept. 28, 2018) The Ocean City Police Department Mounted Unit recently competed in the military riding showcase and mounted police competition at the Maryland State Fair, presented by Horses Healing Maryland’s Military with the Maryland Horse Industry Board.

Cpl. Chip Green and Ofc. Jessica Johnson represented OCPD in the competition and participated in equitation and obstacle events.

Both Green and Johnson tied for first place on obstacles. Green placed fourth in his group in the equitation event.

Johnson earned first place in her group in the equitation event, advancing her to the championship round where she earned reserve champion (second place) overall in equitation and reserve champion for the entire event. She will be receiving a custom Breyer model horse painted to look like Scout, the horse she was riding.

Eighteen riders competed from several federal and local agencies, including Baltimore Police Department, U.S. Army Caisson, U.S. Park Police, Maryland Park Police, and several others.

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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 Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, extensive wine list and gourmet 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.

■ MARLIN MOON 3301 Atlantic Ave., in the DoubleTree Ocean City 410-280-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ | Full bar Featuring Executive Chef Gary Beach. Fresh cuisine featuring locally sourced seafood, steaks and vegetables. Small plate appetizers, fresh salads. Local craft beers and cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

■ 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.

■ 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. Tiki Bar opens at 3 p.m. Sunday brunch 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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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net.

Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.

Fri., Sept. 28 ASSATEAGUE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY FALL WORKSHOP

Limited to 12, participants will be led by instructor Irene Sacilotto through Assateague for photography fieldwork, Sept. 28-30.

More information and registration: www.AssateagueIslandAlliance.org/main.sc.

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Bring your lap work and join this informal get-together. Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, etc. are welcomed. Victoria Christine-Healy, moonlightknitting@gmail.com, 703-5070708, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

FIBER FRIENDS

Ocean City Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. In addition to the vast array of wine offerings, there will be several vendors offering an array of regional cuisine and live music.

Also featured are arts and craft vendors and assorted micro-brewed beers for purchase. Bring a chair or blanket. Tickets cost $35 and include a commemorative wine glass and sample coupons. Designated drivers receive a commemorative wine glass and unlimited soft drinks. Children ages 13-20 are $15 and must be accompanied by a parent. Children 12 and younger admitted free. Advance tickets: 800-6262326 or at the Visitor Center at the convention center. Go to ww.winefest.com for a discount coupon.

WINE ON THE BEACH

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Join the group for a classic game of bingo. Prizes include gift cards to local businesses, courtesy of the Friends of the Ocean Pines Library. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

BINGO AT THE LIBRARY

Sat., Sept. 29 Wicomico County Youth & Civic Center, 500 Glen Ave., 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Organized by the nine Maryland Eastern Shore County Democratic Party Central Committees.

EASTERN SHORE DEMOCRATS SUMMIT V

Roxana Firehouse, 35943 Zion Church Rd, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Again, the Delaware Seaside Railroad Club presents their Indian Summer Train &amp; Toy Show. Please place the following information on your events calendar as a public service an-

INDIAN SUMMER TRAIN AND TOY SHOW

nouncement: The Train &amp; Toy Show will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 9am to 3pm.The event will be held at the Roxana Firehouse; 35943 Zion Church Rd, Frankford DE 19945. Admission is $5.00 and children 10 and under are free. Over 70 Vendors will be present to sell their model train and toys and in addition there will be operating layouts, an auction, door prizes, and refreshments. Mark Fisher, mfisher52@mchsi.com, 3027326243, http://www.delawareseasiderailroadclub.com/

CRAFTY SATURDAY MAKE AND TAKE ‘AUTUMN LEAVES’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Create themed crafts using materials provided by the library. For all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

OCEAN PINES PLATFORM TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Gift baskets will be available for a silent auction, and winners announced at the end of the tournament. All proceeds benefit the Catch A Lift Foundation. Residents and visitors welcome. Hot dogs and beverages will be available for a small donation. Mike Petito, map11946@yahoo.com Ocean Pines Yacht Club, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The Salisbury University Sailing Team will offer two new courses. The Basics of Sailing course will be ehdl from 9 a.m. to noon and will cost $15. Basic Sailing on Boat will be held from 1-3 p.m. and cost $85. Enroll in both classes for $100, which does include lunch. Register: http://www.salisbury.edu/administration/president/cell/subeach.aspx or 410543-6090.

SAILING CLASSES

13TH ANNUAL CRUIZERS FOR CHRIST CAR/BIKE SHOW

Whaleyville United Methodist Church, 11716 Sheppards Crossing Road, 9:00 AM 2:00 PM. Trophies will be given to the Top 20 overall and Best in Show. There will be vendors, al silent auction, gospel music and food for purchase including scrapple sandwiches, hamburger, hot dogs and baked goods. 410-641-0059 or 410-603-0294 Kindred Spirit Farm, 31191 Johnson Road, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Coastal Hospice invites children who have lost a loved one to this free children’s bereavement day camp.

The event is for children ages 6-14 who

HOPE & HEALING WITH HORSES

have experienced the death of a parent, grandparent, sibling or other close loved one in the past two years. Open to both hospice and non-hospice families. No horse experience is necessary. Registration is required: Melissa Dasher, 443-944-5846.

Rain date is Oct. 6.

Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, 10:00 AM. A support group for caregivers. Join the group for coffee and conversation, Sept. 22 through Oct. 27. Sandy, 410-641-0647

CAREGIVER’S GROUP MEETING

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Thirty coin and currency dealers will be buying and selling U.S. and World coins and currency.

Free admission and free appraisals. Carl Ostiguy, ceocoins@comcast.net, 443-6237025, http://www.coinshows.com

OC COIN AND CURRENCY SHOW

SHORE LIVING EXPO, CELEBRATING HEALTH, WEALTH AND HOME

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. WBOC will be filming a Delmarva Life show in front of a live audience in the theater. All of the WBOC personalities will be on-site. There will be many vendors, demonstrations, speakers and a job fair within the Expo.

Free admission. 410-289-2800 or 800626-2326 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM. Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino will discuss issues and developments impacting the Ocean Pines district and the county. Guests include Worcester County School Superintendent Lou Taylor and representatives from Worcester County Commission on Aging.

Commissioner Jim Bunting will join the meeting as well.

OCEAN PINES TOWN MEETING

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 AM. For children and their families. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

FALL CRAFTS

Ocean City Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. In addition to the vast array of wine offerings, there will be several vendors offering an array of regional cuisine and live music.

Also featured are arts and craft vendors and assorted micro-brewed beers for purchase. Bring a chair or blanket. Tickets cost $35 and include a commemorative wine glass and sample coupons. Designated drivers receive a commemorative wine glass and unlimited soft drinks. Children ages 13-20 are $15 and must be accompanied by a parent. Children 12 and younger admitted free. Advance tickets: 800-6262326 or at the Visitor Center at the convention center. Go to ww.winefest.com for a discount coupon.

WINE ON THE BEACH

SOUL FOOD DINNER AND BAKE SALE

St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., 11:00 AM. Choice of three entries: chitterlings, $13; pig feet, $13; or chicken (pan or fried) and dumplings, $9.

Each entrée comes with two sides. Eat-in or carry-out. Sponsored by the church’s Homecoming Committee. Eloise HenryGordy, 443-235-3214 Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, 6:00 PM - 7:30 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 dropin fee for use of the facility. John Hanberry, Jhanberry@comcast.net, 703-598-6119

FREE PICKLEBALL CLINIC

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. 30 Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Thirty coin and currency dealers will be buying and selling U.S. and World coins and currency.

Free admission and free appraisals. Carl Ostiguy, ceocoins@comcast.net, 443-6237025, http://www.coinshows.com

OC COIN AND CURRENCY SHOW

Church of the Holy Spirit, 10001 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Food will be served until 4:30 p.m. Feast includes crabs, fried chicken, corn on the cob, hush puppies, iced tea, lemonade and coffee. Bring your own mallets. Desserts available for $1.

There will also be a chance auction. Tickets cost $35 for adults and $15 for children 12 and younger and are available at the church. Info: 410-723-1973 or Monica, 443-235-8942.

CRAB/CHICKEN FEAST

MID-ATLANTIC SYMPHONY ‘ETERNAL PRODIGIES’ Ocean City Performing Arts Center, in the Ocean City conventtion center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 3:00 PM. Tickets cost $40 and $45.

Mon., Oct. 1 Apple Discount Drugs, 314 Franklin Ave., #600, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Monday of every month. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Michelle, 410-641-9268

HYPERTENSION CLINIC

Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. Children, under 2 years old, will be introduced to songs, games and finger

LAP TIME

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CALENDAR plays. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 2:00 PM. Providing one-on-one assistance for those who want to make the most of their tablet or mobile device. Explore digital library resources as well. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

THE MOBILE MENTOR

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, 410632-3970, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3:30 PM. Children, under 2 years old, will be introduced to songs, games and finger plays. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

LAP TIME

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 5:00 PM. The six-week class will be held on Mondays through Oct. 29. Learn American Belly Dance with Rose McGregor (Roma).

Were comfortable clothing. Register at the Ocean Pines library or by calling 410-2084014. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

BELLY DANCE

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 5:00 PM 6:30 PM. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Berlin group No. 169. Rose Campion, 410-6410157

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Open to the public and meets the first Monday of each month. Speaker and education related to diabetes is provided. AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education, 410-208-9761

AGH DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00 PM. All levels of singers and drop-ins welcome. Carol, 410-641-6876

DELMARVA A CAPELLA CHORUS

Tues., Oct. 2 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

Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 10:00 AM. For 2 to 5 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

STORY TIME ‘TEDDY BEARS’

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 & Health System to increase health

FAITH-BASED PARTNERSHIP

awareness, education and healthy living incentives. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month. Gail Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9725 Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Spend family time playing board games with family and friends. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

FAMILY TIME ‘BOARD GAMES’

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 4:00 PM. Course taught by Roberto Martinez. Register at the Ocean Pines library or by calling 410-208-4014. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

LATIN DANCE

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., Oct. 3 Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 AM. Pumpkin science, games and crafts for 3 to 7 year old children. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

STEAM STORY TIME ‘I AM NOT A PUMPKIN’

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, 13 p.m. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Michelle, 410-6419268

HYPERTENSION CLINICS

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Featuring The Mailbox by Audrey Schafer & The Things. They Carried by Tim O’Brien. The club aims to bring veterans of all eras together to talk about military experiences and returning home, while providing an informal, supportive environment. For veterans and currently serving service members. Register: 410-208-4014. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

VETERANS BOOK CLUB ‘VIETNAM’

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. The modern history of Ocean City began with the Hurricane of 1933. Presented by the author of Vanishing Ocean City, Bunk Mann. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

THE STORM OF 1933

Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The Live Well Academy is a free, year-long lecture series on a wide range of healthcare topics. This month’s topic will be ER vs Urgent Care: Where to Go for Care. The lecture is open to the public. Advance registration is required: Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-6417052.

FREE HEALTHCARE LECTURE

EMERGENCY ROOM VS. URGENT CARE SEMINAR Ocean Pines Community Center, 239

Ocean Parkway, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Peninsula Regional Medical Center will explain which type of facility to visit when seeking urgent medical attention. The seminar is free and open to the public. Advance registration required: Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-6417052.

Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 4:00 PM 7:00 PM. A monthly book and film event.

Read the book ahead of time (optional) and join in for a book trivia contest followed by the showing of the movie. Followed by a discussion of the film adaptation. Snacks provided. This month’s selection is Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver. For teens and younger adults. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

BOOKS TO BIG SCREEN

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital, the group is open to the public and meets on the first Wednesday of each month. AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education program, 410-208-9761

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesdays - Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s music. A $5 donation to benefit Veterans and local charities. Dance lessons offered the first and third Wednesday of each month from 5-5:45 p.m. Dancing follows until 9 p.m. Members and their guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410-208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com

DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB

Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org

KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC

Wednesdays - Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St., 6:00 PM. cliff0917@aol.com, 302-540-2127

OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING

Thurs., Oct. 4 Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Held in the Inlet parking lot and at the Convention Center. Featuring more than 2,000 hot rods, customs and trick trucks plus vendors, special attractions, celebrities and entertainment. Boardwalk parades begin at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings.

Staging at 27th Street and going south to the Inlet. Collector Car Auction held on Saturday, 9 a.m. preview and 10 a.m. auction in the OCCC Ballroom. Spectator passes will be sold at the gates. Adult passes cost $10 per day for Thursday and Sunday; $15 per day for Friday and Saturday. Four day passes cost $35. Children younger than 14 are admitted free with an adult. Tickets are good at the Inlet and convention center as well as the Takin’ It to the Strip event being held at the U.S. 13 Dragway in Delmar, DE,

21ST ANNUAL ENDLESS SUMMER CRUISIN

Oct. 5 and 6. (takinittothestrip.com or 302846-3911). 410-798-6304, http://www.endlesssummercruisin.com 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 ‘CATS’

Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. See artwork that spans across a variety of mediums featuring artists Jan Coulbourne, Debby Deloach, Patrick Lieb and Janice Nanna. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

PALETTES, PAGES & PINE ART SHOW

Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City, 300 Seabay Lane, 4:30 PM. Meet and greet will begin at 4:30 p.m. featuring refreshments, lite fare and live entertainment. The ribbon will be cut at 5 p.m. Business After Hours will start at 5:30 p.m. RSVP: Courtney Blackford, cblackford@palmergosnell.com

RIBBON CUTTING

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Seth Nedrow 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

Ocean City Performing Arts Center, Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 8:00 PM. Hear your favorite pop, rock, Motown and more, such as Under the Streetlamp and The Doo Wop Project.

Tickets can be purchase by visiting the OC Box Office, located inside the Visitor’s Center on 40th Street or from Ticketmaster, 1800-551-SEAT. http://www.DelmarvaConcerts.com

‘ROCKAPELLA’ PERFORMANCE

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

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.com and baysideoc.com.

HELP WANTED

is now hiring for the following positions:

Y/R Exp. Hostess, Cooks, A/V Staff, Boutique Sales, EMT, General Maintenance & Painter For more details or to apply, please go online to www.seacrets.com/employment

HELP WANTED NOW HIRING

AM Host

Flexible hours Weekends & Holidays Inquire within apply in person: 32 Palm Restaurant inside Hilton Suites 3200 Baltimore Ave Ocean City, MD

- FRAMERS/CARPENTERS - SUPERINTENDENTS

- INTERIOR REMODELING PROFESSIONALS - DECK COATING APPLICATORS

- WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION TECHNICIANS (IICRC certifications a plus)

VALID DL, Background check, Drug & Alcohol-free environment

Please send your resumes to oceantowerconstruction@yahoo.com or call 443-366-5556 during regular business hours.

Joi o i n Te T e am Dunes e s ! Noow w Hiri H ri ng:

Banquet Manager Banquet Servers Restaurant Servers Bartender

Front Desk Agents Housekeepers Housemen Cook

PT and FT Positions Available

2 8th & Oceanfront -“For Shore hore … The Best Place to Work”

HELP WANTED

Five Guys Burgers Ocean City, MD Now Hiring For

All Positions

Year-round, at West OC, 64th St. and 136th St. locations. Stop in to fill out an application!

HELP WANTED

Alex’s Italian Restaurant Experienced, Part-Time, YearRound Bartender and Year-Round Server.

Apply in Person. Rt. 50, West OC or call 410-7262158 & ask for Alex.

Chairside

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Production Crew

for our WOC kitchen facility Starting at $12.00/hr.

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Apply in person 710 N. Philadelphia Ave. 410-289-1200

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The Town of Selbyville is seeking applications for a FT POLICE OFFICER position. Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements: • 21 years of age upon completion of the police academy • U.S. Citizen • College Credits or Military Experience • Possess a valid driver’s license

Please apply online aatt www w..rreeal a hossp pittal alittyyygr yggrroou up p.com

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- MD State Inspector - 302-249-7364 I 443-497-0465 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!!!

To Order Product Call Christine 443-880-8397 or email: snowhillavon@ comcast.net

RENTALS

Call 410-289-5762 or come in to the hotel to fill out an application

or at the Selbyville Police Department 68 W. Church St., Selbyville, DE 19975

Due to expansion, we are now accepting applications for the following positions :

Become a Better You in 2018!

Supervisory positions open for people with experience. Openings are for full, part time, seasonal or year round.

Now Hiring For ALL Positions

Hotel & Suit tes

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WE WILL TRAIN THE RIGHT PEOPLE!!!!

HVAC Help Wanted. Full time/year round. Competitive wage. Contact 410-2130002.

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Applications may be obtained online: selbyville.delaware.gov

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.

Local Home Improvement Contractor seeks full & parttime workers of all skill levels.

Call or text 410-430-5027.

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The Town of Selbyville offers a competitive starting salary, paid vacation, health care, State Municipal Retirement and a Take-home Vehicle.

AUTOMOTIVE-EXPANDING GREAT- GREAT- GREAT OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

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, Grill Cook, Line Cooks, Servers, Banquet Servers, Hostess/Host, Busser, Dishwasher, Maintenance Mechanic, HVAC Mechanic

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

RENTALS

3BR, 2BA, YR Rental, Ocean Pines. $1200/mo. plus utilities. Pets ok. Avail. Oct. 1.

Call 443-523-5739.

Winter Rentals available on St. Louis Avenue, right before 1st Street, Ocean City.

Call 301-331-2209.

RENTALS

WINTER WOC COTTAGE. 2BR, 2BA, furnished. W/D, Dishwasher, central HVAC. $650/mo. plus util. & sec. No smoking/pets.

Occupancy limited to 2. 410-202-6353 WINTER RENTAL: 1BR/2BR/3BR Homes available in West Ocean City for October 1st Move In. Call 443-373-9177.

W/R 1BR/1BA-140th Street.

Cable, WiFi, furnished, clean.

No Smoking/No Pets. Avail.

October 1-April 1. $750/mo. + sec. 302-367-5266 W/R, 1BR/1BA - 33rd Street. W/D. cable, WiFi, furnished. No smoking/ no pets. Avail. Oct. 1-April 1. $750/mo. + sec.

302-367-5266

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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. 410-422-4780

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RENTALS

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Call 1-877-289-1616 for more information.

Winter Rental. Oceanfront unit. Quiet building. October through May. Washer/dryer, fireplace. Top corner unit, very well furnished. No pets/smoking.

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REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

3BR. 2BA Home Close to the Beach. No H.O.A. or Town taxes. Bishopville. $249,000. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

LOTS & ACREAGE LOTS & ACREAGE

JUST REDUCED!! West Ocean City, Waterfront Lot. Two side by side. $185,000 each. Docks included. Call Howard Martin Realty 410352-5555.

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Call 410-726-5471 or 410641-4300.

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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.

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.

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MONTEGO BAY COMMUNITY The 2BR/2BA home is located in the Montego Bay community in N. Ocean City and features a large porch, a split BR/BA floorplan an eat-in kitchen and central air. Community amenities include pools, tennis, min. golf, a bayfront boardwalk and much more. The HOA dues are just $247.50/yr. Listed at $127,000.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

FORECLOSURE SALE 4000 COASTAL HIGHWAY, #311 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Statement of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to an Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland in Case No. C-23-CV-17000184, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in front of the condominium building located at 4000 Coastal Highway, #400, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018 AT 9:00 AM ALL that property lying and being situate in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, designated and distinguished as Unit No. 311 in the "OCEAN POINT CONDOMINIUM - NUMBER TWO", together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and ByLaws, dated April 8, 1983, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber No. 867, folio 245, et seq., and pursuant also to the plats described in said Declaration, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Plat Book No. 77, folio 71, et seq.

The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, with no warranties or guarantees, and will be sold subject to a Deed of Trust recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Liber No. 4548, folio 518, said Deed of Trust having had an original principal balance of $125,000.00 on September 2, 2005.

The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in a cashier=s or bank check, with the balance to be paid in cash at time of settlement. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser.

The undersigned reserves the right to waive the deposit requirements as to the purchaser representing the interest of the party secured by the Statement of Lien. Open real property taxes and wastewater charges will be the responsibility of the purchaser, and condominium dues will be adjusted to the date of sale and

Ocean City Today / Public Notices In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and sewer facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser.

Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward.

LLC TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If ATTORNEYS AT LAW the purchaser shall fail to comply 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE with the terms of the sale or fails to SUITE 208 go to settlement within ten (10) days TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable at8911 MARSHALL CREEK ROAD torneys’ fees for the Substitute NEWARK, MD 21841 Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if the Substitute Trustees have filed Under a power of sale contained the appropriate motion with the in a certain Deed of Trust from Mar- Court to resell the property. Purvin L. Stephens and Christina D. chaser waives personal service of Stephens, dated December 11, 2012 any paper filed in connection with and recorded in Liber 6038, Folio 256 such a motion on himself and/or any among the Land Records of Worces- principal or corporate designee, and ter County, Maryland, with an origi- expressly agrees to accept service of nal principal balance of $193,000.00, any such paper by regular mail diand an original interest rate of rected to the address provided by 3.875%, default having occurred said bidder at the time of foreclosure under the terms thereof, the Substi- auction. In such event, the defaulttute Trustees will sell at public auc- ing purchaser shall be liable for the tion at the Courthouse door for the payment of any deficiency in the Circuit Court for Worcester County, purchase price, all costs and exon penses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due October 16, 2018 AT 3:20 PM and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF underlying secured debt. The purGROUND and the improvements chaser shall not be entitled to any thereon situated in Worcester surplus proceeds or profits resulting County, MD and more fully de- from any resale of the property. If scribed in the aforesaid Deed of the Substitute Trustees cannot conTrust. The property is improved by vey insurable title, the purchaser’s a dwelling. sole remedy at law or in equity shall Terms of Sale: The property will be the return of the deposit without be sold “as is” and subject to condi- interest. The sale is subject to posttions, restrictions, easements and sale confirmation and audit of the agreements of record affecting same, status of the loan with the loan serif any and with no warranty of any vicer including, but not limited to, kind. A deposit of $15,000.00 by cer- determination of whether the bortified funds only (no cash will be ac- rower entered into any repayment cepted) is required at the time of agreement, reinstated or paid off the auction. Balance of the purchase loan prior to the sale. In any such price to be paid in cash within ten event, this sale shall be null and days of final ratification of sale by void, and the Purchaser’s sole remthe Circuit Court for Worcester edy, in law or equity, shall be the reCounty. At the Substitute Trustees’ turn of his deposit without interest. discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. if a corporation or LLC, must proGoldberg, Richard E. Solomon, duce evidence, prior to bidding, of the Richard J. Rogers, Michael legal formation of such entity. The McKeefery, Christianna Kersey, purchaser, other than the Holder of and David W. Simpson, Jr., the Note, its assigns, or designees, Substitute Trustees shall pay interest on the unpaid pur- Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC chase money at the note rate from (410) 825-2900 the date of foreclosure auction to the www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com date funds are received in the office CGD FILE #: 452914 of the Substitute Trustees. _________________________________

OCD-9/27/3t thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All costs of conveyancing, including transfer and recordation taxes, shall be paid by the purchaser.

The purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property. Purchaser agrees to pay to the Seller an Attorney=s fee of $275.00 for review of any motion which may be filed with the Court to substitute a purchaser herein. In the event the undersigned is unable to convey marketable title, the sale will be null and void and the purchaser=s sole remedy will be the return of the deposit without interest.

For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-9/27/3t _________________________________

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 6 KNIGHT TERR. A/R/T/A 6 KNIGHT TERRACE CT. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated February 16, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4887, Folio 378 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $498,748.50, 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 OCTOBER 16, 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 $29,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser.

Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lien-

PAGE 44 holder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale.

The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 328763-1) 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-9/27/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 2432 STOCKTON RD. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from George C. Boone, dated January 6, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4337, folio 449 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties se-

Ocean City Today / Public Notices cured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on OCTOBER 15, 2018 AT 1:40 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling.

The property, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $8,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived.

Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5.875% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. 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 to the purchaser.

Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #18-602202).

Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 11100 CRUSADER LA., UNIT #104 BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Eleonor C. Lindner dated April 28, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4694, folio 751 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, 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 OCTOBER 12, 2018 AT 2:00 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. 104 in Phase No. 1 of “The Marina Villa Condominium at GlenRiddle” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #10-748755.

The property, which is improved by a dwelling, 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 $42,000 by cash or certified check.

Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser.

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for ob-

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 taining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale.

If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest.

If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale.

Trustees’ file number 68895.

Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-9/27/3t _________________________________ 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 Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Mary-

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 land, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 4685, folio 075, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 5204, folio 338.

The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling.

The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property.

The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title.

TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $50,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price.

Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within ten (10) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 7.00000% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed 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 agree-

Ocean City Today / Public Notices ment 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 #69840 OCD-9/20/3t _________________________________ 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.

PAUL BULVIN 9901 Martin Court Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-18-000096

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 6th day of September, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 9901 Martin Court, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 8th day of October, 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 1st day of October, 2018.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $168,000.00.

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-9/13/3t _________________________________ 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 5104 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #101S OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated September 6, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4807, Folio 76 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $215,000.00, 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 OCTOBER 9, 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 described as Unit No. 101S in the “Siesta Villas 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 $13,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser.

Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or 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 repay-

PAGE 45 ment 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. 325444-1) 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-9/20/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17546 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN G. BARRETT Notice is given that Virginia J. Barrett, 207 South Main Street, Berlin, MD 21811, was on September 07, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of John G. Barrett who died on August 14, 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 7th day of March, 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

PAGE 46 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.

Virginia J. Barrett 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: September 13, 2018 OCD-9/13/3t _________________________________

TOWN OF OCEAN CITY

ORDINANCE 2018-12 RE: Purchase and Finance of Vehicles and Tram Coaches Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that an ordinance was introduced for first reading at their meeting of September 17, 2018. Second reading is scheduled for October 1. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the September 17 agenda packet. This ordinance authorizes the Mayor and Council to purchase and finance vehicles and tram coaches for the Boardwalk in the amount of $1,393,708.00.

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TOWN OF OCEAN CITY

ORDINANCE 2018-13 RE: Quality Assurance Program Billing Structure Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that an ordinance was introduced for first reading at their meeting of September 17, 2018. Second reading is scheduled for October 1. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street

Ocean City Today / Public Notices and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the September 17 agenda packet. This ordinance modifies the Quality Assurance Program billing structure so each fire protection system owner receives an annual bill.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 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. 18-31, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, Esquire, on the lands of James & Robin Cox, requesting a variance to the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Ordinance to increase the maximum allowed clearing from thirty percent (30%) to fifty-three (53%), pursuant to Zoning Code Section ZS 1116(m)(1) and Natural Resources Sections NR 3-107(c)(4) and NR 3111, located at 10661 Piney Island Drive, approximately 185 feet south west of Sunflower Court, Tax Map 15, Parcel 218, Lot 24, of the Piney Island Subdivision in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:35 p.m.

Case No. 18-45, on the lands of Ross Lee Kendall, requesting a modification to extend a waterfront structure in excess of one hundred twenty-five (125) feet associated with the installation of a pier, pursuant to Zoning Code Section ZS 1116(n)(2) and Natural Resources Section NR 2-102(e)(1), located at 13034 Riggin Ridge Road, approximately 176 feet north of Center Drive, Tax Map 22, Parcel 397, Block 8, Lots 5 & 44, and Block 9, Lot 5, of the Bay Shore Acres subdivision, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:40 p.m.

Case No. 18-44, on the application of David & Charlene Lull, on the lands of Bali Hi Park, Inc., requesting an after-the-fact variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 10 feet to 8.07 feet (an encroachment of 1.93 feet) associated with an existing park model in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-202(c)(19) and ZS 1318(e), located at 12342 St. Martins Neck Road, approximately 1,257 feet east of Salt Grass Point Road, Tax Map 10, Parcel 32, Lot 105, of the Bali Hi Cooperative Campground, in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:45 p.m.

Case No. 18-47, on the lands of

Joseph & Kathleen Travagline, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed rear yard setback from 30 feet to 20.5 feet (an encroachment of 9.5 feet) associated with a proposed raised deck and screen porch in the R-3 Multi-family Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-207(b)(2), and ZS 1-305, located at 48 Lookout Point, approximately 487 feet north east of Teal Circle, Tax Map 16, Parcel 41, Section 4, Lot 103 of the Ocean Pines Subdivision, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:50 p.m.

Case No. 18-46, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, Esquire, on the lands of Duane Maddy, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed rear yard setback from 30 feet to 20.5 feet (an encroachment of 9.5 feet) and a variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 50 feet from the center of the road right-of-way to 46.65 feet (an encroachment of 3.35 feet) associated with a proposed single-family dwelling in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1206(b)(2), and ZS 1-305, located at 12313 Meadow Drive, approximately 1,135 feet southeast of the intersection with Snug Harbor Road, Tax Map 33, Parcel 346, Lot 18 of the Snug Harbor Subdivision, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-9/27/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR AGRICULTURAL EASEMENT ACQUISITION Worcester County, Maryland Notice is hereby given that the Worcester County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 11:35 AM in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM Room 1101- Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 The purpose of this public hearing is to hear comments on petitions to sell an agricultural easement to the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF) on the following properties in Worcester County: 1. 23-19-01; GMR LLC; Tax Map (TM) 91, Grid 14, Parcel (P) 14; 934 Bishop Road, Pocomoke City; 224.1 acres 2. 23-19-02; Shockley, Stephen; TM 38, Grid 5, P 26; Davis Branch Road; 91.3 acres 3. 23-19-03; Shockley, Patrick; Ralph Shockley and David and Sandra Shockley as Trustees; TM 38, Grid 5, P 15; Shockley Road, Snow Hill; 390.2 acres 4. 23-19-04; Fair, Freddie R. and Faye H.; TM 93, Grid 16, P 41; W side Steel Pond Rd, Stockton; 102.0 acres 5. 23-19-05; Gross, Frederick

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 Mark; TM 32, Grid 16, P 217; Harrison Road, Berlin; 210.13 acres 6. 23-19-06; Powell, Harry and Annette; TM 56, Grid 15, P 25; Timmons Road, Snow Hill; 281.2 acres 7. 23-19-07; Shockley, Samuel (Glenn) and Brenda; TM 38, Grid 23; P 4; 5910 Laws Road, Snow Hill;153.9 acres 8. 23-19-08; Holland, Glenn and Jean; TM 99, Grid 12, P 35; 1975 Colona Road, Pocomoke City; 153.91 acres 9. 23-19-09; Holland, Everett and Mark Holland; TM 99, Grid 11, P 39; 1546 Colona Road, Pocomoke City; 176.04 acres Additional information is available for review at the Department of Environmental Programs, Worcester County Government Center, Suite 1306 (3rd floor), One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863 during regular business hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm . Questions may be directed to Katherine Munson, Planner V, by calling (410) 632-1220, extension 1302 or email at kmunson@co.worcester.md.us.

County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland OCD-9/27/1t _________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Construction of Courthouse Parking Lot Improvements Project No. 0085B035.A01 Snow Hill, Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting sealed bids for the construction of Courthouse Parking Lot Improvements in Snow Hill, Maryland for the Department of Public Works.

Contract Documents, Construction Specifications and Plans are available from the office of Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc., 601 East Main Street, Suite 100, Salisbury, Maryland 21804, at a cost of $35.00. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend a Pre-Bid Meeting on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 10:00 am at the Worcester County Department of Public Works Administrative Office, 6113 Timmons Road, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which the project scope and Bid Documents will be discussed in depth and Biddersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; questions will be answered. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, October 29, 2018 in the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Courthouse Parking Lot Improvement Project" in the lower left-hand corner. No bidder may withdraw their bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of opening thereof. 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 formal-

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 ities, 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 Andrew E. Welch, P.E., Project Engineer, at 410-543-9091, or by FAX at 410-543-4172. Email correspondence is encouraged to aew@dbfinc.com and will be binding.

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TOWN OF BERLIN Pursuant to the Town of Berlin, MD Code Section 108-215, the Berlin Mayor and Town Council will hold a public hearing during its meeting on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 7:00PM in the Council Chambers of Berlin Town Hall to consider the recommendation of the Berlin Planning Commission to amend the Berlin Comprehensive Plan by adding two parcels to Growth Area 3 of the Comprehensive Plan.

The subject parcels, owned by M&G Route 50 Land, LLC, are identified as Worcester County Tax map Number 20, Parcels 47 and 318.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Demolition and Disposal of Structure at 13412 Madison Avenue in Ocean City Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the demolition and disposal of a residential structure located at 13412 Madison Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Bid specification packages and bid forms may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Any questions must be submitted in writing to the Department of Development Review & Permitting, Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, by 1:00 PM EST on Monday, October 1, 2018.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM EST, Friday, October 5, 2018 in the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Demolition of 13412 Madison Avenue" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Development Review & Permitting for tabulation, review and recommenda-

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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, September 13 2018, or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law.

Line No Year 611-18 2003 667-18 1998 710-18 2010

Make MITSUB NISSAN HONDA

Model ECLIPSE ALTIMA CRV

Color SILVER BROWN BLACK

Style 2C N/A 4W

VIN 4A3AC44G73E192001 1N4DL01D2WC128490 5J6RE4H5XAL041214

Mileage N/A 251,541 55,121

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-9/13/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ tion to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate.

All inquiries shall be directed to Edward A. Tudor, Director, Development Review & Permitting ,at the above address or by email to etudor@co.worcester.md.us. Email correspondence is encouraged.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Purchase of Trailer with Hydraulic Gate Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the purchase of a new current production model Trailer with Hydraulic Gate for the Roads Division of Public Works. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online under the “Bids” drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page at www.co.worcester.md.us, or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Tuesday, October 9, 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

Trailer with Hydraulic Gate" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate.

All inquiries shall be directed to Frank Adkins, Roads Superintendent, at 410-632-2244, Monday through Thursday, between 6:00 am and 4:30 pm.

OCD-9/27/1t _________________________________ Ryan D. Bodley Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, MD 21842 Lighthouse Village Condominium Association c/o Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Plaintiff vs.

Stephen A. Rich 715 142nd Street, Unit 411 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MARYLAND FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CIVIL CASE. NO. C-23-CV-18-000005

NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, this 19th day of September, 2018, that the foreclosure sale of Lighthouse

Village Condominium, Unit 411, 715 142nd Street, Ocean City, Maryland, made and reported by Ryan D. Bodley, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 22nd day of October, 2018, provided a copy of this Order is published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once in three successive weeks, before the 15th day of October, 2018.

The Report states that the total proceeds from the sale of the property to be Eleven Thousand Dollars ($11,000.00).

Susan R. Braniecki CLERK, CIRCUIT COURT True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-9/27/3t _________________________________ C. GREGORY COBURN ESQ. 6806B COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17572 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DOLORES T. CYMEK Notice is given that Janice E. Smith, 1570 25th Street, Oceano, CA 93445, was on September 24, 2018 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dolores T. Cymek who died on July 23, 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 24th day of March, 2019.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present

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PAGE 48 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.

Janice E. Smith 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: September 27, 2018 OCD-9/27/3t _________________________________

NOTICE THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE STATE OF DELAWARE, IN AND FOR NEW CASTLE COUNTY This is to notify John A. Weakland that Lauren M. Malatesta has petitioned the Court of Common Pleas for the State of Delaware to change the name of your minor child, Hailey Marie Weakland to Hailey Marie Malatesta.

A Court hearing has been scheduled for October 8, 2018 at 2:00 PM. The hearing will be held in the Court of Common Pleas located at 500 N. King Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801.

If you choose to appear and con-

test this name change, you must immediately inform the Court of your intention to appear by calling 302255-0942. You must also identify yourself to the Clerk/Bailiff when appearing for the hearing and indicate you wish to contest the matter.

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Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-9/27/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(3)(b & c) requesting special yard exceptions to the minimum 5’ setbacks from the rear and front site lines required per Code to allow the construction of a new single-family dwelling. The site of the appeal is described as Lot B-14 of the Isle of Wight Trailer Park Plat; further described as located on the north side of Mallard Lane, and locally known as 230 Mallard Lane, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: RESORT HOMES (BZA 2520 #18-09400011) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall.

Alfred Harrison, Chairman

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 October 11, 2018 At 2:00 PM A request has been submitted to instl 60’ of rplcmt vnyl blkhd & (2) elevtr btlfts. MDC 14’ at 725 Bradley Rd Parcel #9263 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm LLC Owner: Rose Atwood PW18-098 A request has been submitted to demo exist pier & instl 6x24 pier, a 6x32 para pltfrm, (1) btlft, (2) PWC lifts, all lifts w/assoc poles & 3x10 wlkwy over ex Rip Rap. MDC 43’ at 733 Laurel Ave Parcel #0069B in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm LLC Owner: East 30th LLC/ Landon Royals PW18-099 A request has been submitted to instl 4x46.5 angled para pltfrm, 60’ of rplcmt vnyl blkhd, (1) btlft & (2) PWC lifts, all lifts w/assoc poles.

MDC 17’ at 10608 Pine Needle Rd Parcel # 696A in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm LLC Owner: Robert Ariosa PW18-100 A request has been submitted to instl 6x45 pier ext to exist 6x105

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 pier, 10x20 para pltfrm at end of pier ext, modify exist btlft to hold (2) PWC’s & instl (1) btlft w/assoc poles.

MDC 160’ at 304 33rd St Unit 6 Parcel #4362 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm LLC Owner: Michael Lawson PW18-101 A request has been submitted to instl 50’ rplcmnt vnyl blkhd & (1) 8x10 PWC float. MDC 16’ at 707 S Surf Rd Parcel #9533 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm LLC Owner: Michael Crilly PW18-102 A request has been submitted to instl 67’ vnyl blkhd 18” in front of exist blkhd, 6x 33 perp pier, (1) btlft w/assoc piles & (2) moor piles. MDC 34.5’ at 611 S Pacific Ave Parcel #9973 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Bayshore Marine Construction Owner: Charles Shreeve PW18-103 A request has been submitted to instl 50’ vnyl blkhd 18” in front of exist blkhd, 6x33 perp pier, (1) btlft w/assoc piles & permit exist 20x9 float dck for kayaks. MDC 34.5’ at 613 S Pacific Ave Parcel #9972 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: Bayhsore Marine Construction Owner: Charles Shreeve PW18-104 A request has been submitted to constr 5x10 dck ext & instl a btlft w/assoc piles. MDC 15’ MHWL at 606 94th St Parcel #9747 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Construction Owner: Michael & Patricia Fair PW18-105 A request has been submitted to constr 6x16’ pier ext, mve exist btlft to end of pier ext w/assoc pile & install (1) PWC lift w/assoc pile. MDC 50’ at 621 Bayshore Dr Unit 56 Parcel #5174 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Construction Owner: William Alvey Jr PW18-106 A request has been submitted to instl a btlft w/assoc piles, MDC 32’ MHW at 225 26th St Unit/Slip 18 Parcel #5710 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Construction Owner: Julie & Brian Gerhart PW18-107 A request has been submitted to instl 5’ pier ext, a btlft w/assoc piles & reloc exist btlft. MDC 32’ MHWL at 225 26th St Slip 21 Parcel #5710 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Construction Owner: Steve Harker PW18-108 A request has been submitted to constr 6x125 pier, 6x12 pltfrm at end of pier, instl a btlft & (2) PWC lifts, all lifts w/assoc piles at 304 33rd St Unit 4 Parcel #4362 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Construction Owner: Quan Nguyen PW18-109 OCD-9/27/2t _________________________________

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OC Bay Hopper ‘boat Uber’ now available in resort

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) A new “boat Uber” hit the bay in mid-August and will continue offering water transportation until the end of October.

OC Bay Hopper is a water taxi service set up in a kiosk near Food Lion on 117th Street. Co-owners and brothers, Steve and David Butz, partnered with Jeff Mason and came up with the idea last year. The plan was set into motion in February.

A web-based app allows guests to see where the boat is currently located, and who is driving it at the time, similar to Uber.

“We decided to launch a business that is geared toward getting folks out on the water to do their transportation,” David Butz said. “Ocean City has a great bus system, everyone knows about it. But they also have a great water transportation system.

There’s ton of canals connecting thousands and thousands of houses.

Folks can use that to transport themselves to the popular bars.

“My daughters work in Ocean Pines, [and] I know that on Saturday, it’s no less than 30 minutes from Ocean City to get across to the mainland,” he continued. “It’s a mess. We take our boat along Route 90 bridge just to pass people on the bridge. You definitely can get around faster. We [also] see beautiful birds that are native. [Guests] get a ride and a little bit of nature as well which is great.”

The process of creating the business took longer than the brothers expected, which is why the bay shuttle opened so late in the season, Butz said.

“We made the decision back in February to go for it,” Butz said. “You have to get your captains lined up [and] all your credentials. The process of getting the boat certified and inspected for commercial use is a daunting process. We got all that done by the end of July.

“So we were ‘operational’ the beginning of August,” he continued.

“We had our certification, all our insurance in place, and we were looking for a place to have as our home base for operations. We got the kiosk in mid-August.”

Currently, OC Bay Hopper has one boat and four licensed captains available. The owners plan on adding a fifth captain and three more boats by the time the business reopens for next season in May. “Three boats [will] serve as a

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Four licensed captains are qualified to take guests around the bay for transportation services through the new OC Bay Hopper business.

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Partners Adam Douglass, left, and David Butz take a test run on their water taxi, the OC Bay Hopper.

transportation taxi and one will be more of a sight-seeing boat, a 50-foot Catamaran,” Butz said. “Instead of just one boat floating you’ll see all kinds of boats. What we’re doing over the next couple of months is launching the app for folks that are just captains, have the captains license or have a six-pack license and can take [more] people.”

The service will provide transportation from as far north as Harpoon Hanna’s in Fenwick Island, all the way down to West Ocean City.

Trips to Ocean Pines will also be available.

Prices will range depending on various factors, such as how many “zones” are crossed and whether the

ride is private or guests are willing to accept other travelers. A ride from uptown to midtown will cost $15.

“We have different zones that we put together: North, Central and South,” Butz said. “It depends on how many zones you’re crossing. [For example,] Harpoon Hanna’s to M.R. Ducks [downtown on Talbot Street] you’re going over several zones. The cost would be $20 a person.

“They can [also] mark this as a private trip, meaning they chartered the boat out, and that costs a little bit more money,” he continued. “Then we have the concept of ride sharing.”

Ride sharing costs $10 a person.

According to Butz, once the busiSee OC Page 50

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) Last year, Maryland rolled out a unique program called Maryland SmartBuy. This program helps homebuyers with qualifying student debt purchase a home.

The program works by paying off student debt during the purchase of the home through special Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP) financing. Maryland SmartBuy involves the purchase of move-in-ready homes currently owned by, and available from, the state of Maryland.

Beginning in August 2018, Maryland SmartBuy 2.0 was rolled out and provides an opportunity for homebuyers to purchase any home in Maryland that meets Maryland Mortgage Program guidelines while paying off student debt.

This limited-time program provides all of the student debt relief offered by the original Maryland SmartBuy while making more homes eligible for purchase.

To qualify for either Maryland SmartBuy program, homebuyers must have an existing student debt with a minimum balance of $1,000. Maryland SmartBuy financing provides up to 15 percent of the home purchase price for the borrower to pay off their outstanding student debt.

Maryland SmartBuy 2.0 offers the same student debt relief of 15 percent of the home purchase price with a maximum payoff of $30,000.

The full student debt must be paid off at the time of the home purchase, and homebuyers must meet all eligibility requirements for the Maryland Mortgage program.

Financing for either Maryland SmartBuy program is available only through approved Maryland SmartBuy lenders. These lenders can help you confirm your eligibility and ensure you meet all applicable requirements.

A full list of all state-owned properties available through the Maryland SmartBuy Program is available on the Maryland Mortgage Program’s website at www.mmp.maryland.gov.

— Lauren Bunting is an Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.

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PRMC opens endocrinology office in Berlin

By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) Diabetics in Worcester County can find treatment closer to home now, as Peninsula Regional Endocrinology Berlin office officially opened last Wednesday.

Nearly 15 percent of Worcester County’s population suffers from diabetes, according to Peninsula Regional Medical Center, well above the national average. According to the Center for Disease Control, the average percentage naRACHEL RAVINA/OCEAN CITY TODAY tionally is a little more than 9 percent of the population, putting Worcester’s rate Celebrating the opening of Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s endocrinology practice, on some 60 percent higher.

“Diabetes is one of those chronic dis- Sept. 19, from left, are Robert Lanza, director ease … [and] a specific community of business operations at Peninsula Regional Medical Center; Dr. Thomas DeMarco, vice health risk, and we must attack it on president of Peninsula Regional Medical Group; many fronts here on Delmarva,” said Herb Geary, chairman of the Peninsula ReSteve Leonard, president and CEO of gional Health System’s board of directors and Peninsula Regional Medical Center, part Peninsula Regional Medical Center; Kimberly of Peninsula Regional Health System.

Rogers, DNP, CRNP, MSN, BSN; Maria Madero, Dr. Jack Snitzer, who will bring his LPN; Dr. Jack Snitzer, endocrinologist; and endocrinology practice to Berlin while Steve Leonard, president and CEO of Peninsula maintaining his Salisbury hours, agreed. Regional Health System. The endocrinology “Our goal is to make their lives more practice is located at 314 Franklin Ave., Suite normal, and I think the more doctors they 108, in Berlin. have doing that, the better,” Snitzer said.

Snitzer cited genetics, obesity and creasing population consists of retirenegative lifestyle choices as contributing ment-aged residents. factors to Type 2 Diabetes. Snitzer added “We’re getting a lot more people, older See PRACTICE’S Page 51 that a significant portion of the area’s in-

OC Bay Hopper will provide rides until end of October Continued from Page 49 ness is fully set, the transportation service permanent hours will take place from Springfest to Sunfest (May to September). Hours will be noon to midnight Thursday through Sunday and noon to twilight Monday through Wednesday.

“It’s been an absolutely thrill taking those first customers out and they were thrilled to see us,” Butz said.

OC Bay Hopper will continue to

offer transportation services on the weekends until the end of October, and will return in May of 2019.

During the winter, the company will launch its Captain’s app, similar to Uber Drivers. An app of the transportation service available on iOS Androids and iPhones will be available over the winter as well.

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Practice’s main focus diabetes Continued from Page 50 people coming to the area, and they are just finally getting diabetes,” Snitzer said.

That is prevalent in Medicare statistics, according to Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s findings, which show that approximately 26 percent of the county’s Medicare recipients have diabetes. The medical center also found that 40 percent of the county’s population is obese, “a serious risk for community,” Leonard said.

Last week’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Berlin office marked the end of a considerable inconvenience to residents struggling with endocrine issues.

“There’s a lot of patients in this area that were having to travel to a neighboring city to get to their appointment and were not able to be seen,” said Juman Takkedin, a board-certified endocrinologist. “So [patients] were really glad to have this resource. It’s good that it’s accessible to them.”

The Berlin center also will help maintain an open channel of communications between health care providers and patients, when creating and adjusting treatment plans, Snitzer said.

“Every second of every day they have diabetes, and they’re here for just a brief period of time, and they’re home for 99.9 percent of the time,” Snitzer said.

The center offers insulin pump and glucose sensor therapies as ways to help diabetes suffers, but it also provides services for other endocrine issues such as thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, sodium, potassium, blood pressure and cholesterol problems.

“We’re pleased to help people here, not only treat their disease, but also learn what they can do better to manage their diabetes, and for some to prevent it from ever happening,” Leonard said.

Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s Endocrinology Practice is on 314 Franklin Ave., Suite 108, in Berlin. Call the office at 410-912-6023 with questions or to make an appointment.

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Healthcare subject of free lectures (Sept. 28, 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-

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.

Free lectures available:

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.

Tanger Outlets PinkSTYLE Campaign (Sept. 28, 2018) Tanger Outlets in West Ocean City is once again joining the fight to help save lives in the community.

This year, money raised through Tanger Outlets annual PinkSTYLE Campaign will support Women Supporting Women and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Since 1994, Tanger Outlets across the country have raised more than $17 million to battle breast cancer and plan to raise another $750,000 this year.

Shoppers can purchase a 25 percent off Pink Savings Card for $10. This unlimited use card can be used on any item at outlet stores such as Under Armour, Old Navy Outlet, J. Crew, American Eagle Outfitters, Bass Factory Outlet and Gap Outlet, among others.

The Pink Savings Card is available inside Shopper Services.

In addition, Tanger Outlets Ocean City will host a “Pink Party Luncheon” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Outback Steakhouse in West Ocean City.

Veterans

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.

The event consists of food, prizes and giveaways. Tickets cost $15 per person and includes a choice of pasta, steak or chicken, plus one side, and coffee, tea, soda and water.

All proceeds benefit Women Supporting Women, a local organization offering free services and support for women and families battling breast cancer. Tickets can be purchased at Tanger Outlets Ocean City inside Shopper Services or by contacting Women Supporting

Women at 410-548-7880.

New this year, a “PinkStyle Crush” drink will be available at Outback Steakhouse during October. Enjoy this refreshing mix of lemon, strawberry and elderflower flavors for $6. A portion of these proceeds will also benefit Women Supporting Women.

For additional information, contact General Manager Alane Emerson at 410-213-7898 or via email alane.emerson@tangeroutlets.com.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

Executive director The Ocean Pines Chamber Board of Directors welcomes Kerrie Bunting as its new executive director.

Bunting is an active member of the Ocean Pines community and she brings extensive experience in community outreach, event coordination and fiscal control to the organization.

Gaining a profesKerrie Bunting sional leader for the chamber solidifies the strong foundation that the board and members have created. She will help further strengthen the chamber and increase support and services to its member businesses and organizations.

Bunting holds a B.S. in biology from Salisbury University and enjoyed a fulfilling career in research working for Johns Hopkins University where she received a M.S. in Environmental Studies.

Most recently, she worked as an event coordinator for Women Supporting Women and prior to that for Castaways Campground.

She has also worked as a STEM grant coordinator for UMES and the annual fund coordinator for Salisbury University.

Through her diverse background she has developed skills in coordinating large events, recruiting and managing volunteers, fiscal control and community out-

reach.

She resides in Willards with her children, Kyle and Regan, and many beloved family pets.

She values and understands the importance of consistent communication, transparency, advocacy and the way of life on the Eastern Shore. At the top of her chamber to do list is recruitment, not only of new business members but ambassadors and board members.

Joins Deeley Deeley Insurance Group welcomes Trevor Frederick to the agency’s Commercial Lines Client Advisor team.

He will be responsible for generating new business and developing strong relationships with clients and prospective clients through the Trevor Frederick sale of commercial insurance products. His primary focus will be in the hospitality industry and resort area businesses.

Frederick joins the team with over 10 years of customer service and management experience. His secret to success in the workplace is to be honest, have integrity, passion and commitment.

In his free time he enjoys traveling globally, often for surf adventures, and playing indoor and outdoor volleyball.

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Ketcham and Hastings join Lower Shore Land Trust team (Sept. 28, 23018) Suzanne Ketcham and Josh Hastings have joined the Lower Shore Land Trust.

Ketcham is the new stewardship manager and will work to identify conservation and restoration projects that deliver water quality and wildlife habitat improvements, while engaging new partnerships in conservation planning.

She has a degree in geography (GIS track) and environmental studies from Salisbury University.

Recently, Ketcham completed a year with the Chesapeake Conservation Corps at the Maryland Department of the Environment (Stormwater Management Division), where she worked on data management, stormwater Best Management Practices and developing new educational tools to better communicate the benefits of innovative BMPs. Hastings is a former LSLT board member. He had spent seven years as the policy manager for the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy.

held independent insurance agency specializing in employee benefits, business and personal insurances. Clients represent all industries including community association, hospitality, trucking and construction firms.

Hastings grew up on a poultry farm and Maryland’s first certified organic farm in Wicomico County, and previously served as the legislative assistant to the chairman of the EdS. Ketcham ucation, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee in the Maryland Senate.

Hastings holds two Bachelor’s degrees from Salisbury University, in business marketing and J. Hastings political science, and has a Master’s degree in public policy from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.

He is the past chairman of the Partners for Open Space and he is in his second year as the chair of the Rural Maryland Council.

“We are very excited to have two incredibly talented individuals join our team,” said LSLT Executive Director Kate Patton.

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Again, a few cause problems for us all

It’s not that we don’t like little cars that zip around streets and highways like whirligig water bugs on a stream — okay, maybe some people really don’t care for them — but most residents and visitors could care less about who drives what on Ocean City’s roads and highways as long as they don’t act like they own them.

That was the problem with the H2O International car event before it relocated to Atlantic City for this year’s rally of water-cooled VWs and Audis.

Despite its hundreds of well-behaved participants, a few dozen H2O-types had to show off, had to impede the flow of regular traffic by blocking all lanes, and just had to stir up as much anarchy as possible to prove, well, that they existed.

That’s a shame and now, both this weekend and next, anyone motoring on Coastal Highway and Ocean City’s side streets will have to abide by the special 30 mph speed limit imposed to clamp down on bad behavior by a comparatively few drivers.

Despite assertions to the contrary by some H2O enthusiasts, the new special event zones, and their restrictive traffic laws, were not created to force their event out of town. Similarly, they were not intended to discourage the fall Cruisin’ event next weekend, when the tougher road rules also will be in force.

Their purpose is to keep the public safe and to allow the majority of car enthusiasts, other visitors and residents to drive from point A to point B without having to navigate through a stream of disruptive knuckleheads whose objective is to be noticed.

Ocean City is a tourist town and as such welcomes everyone — as long as they obey the rules. When they don’t, things happen like the creation and imposition of the special event zone law, which no one wants, but will have to endure because 0f the stupidity of a few.

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Don’t worry, live longer

Once you reach a certain age, birthdays are traumatizing enough without reminders from others that you have long since entered the bonus round.

But it can get worse, especially when you know you have exceeded your own expectations, thanks to bad habits that you have continued to pursue since life is a death-defying act anyway, so what the hell.

Besides, if your idea of heaven is free beer and taxBy free cigarettes, as opposed to Stewart group sing-alongs – as if tone-deaf person in Dobson every real life suddenly finds the right key upon his or her demise – you might as well get started early.

It was with these notions in the back of my mind that I marked the passing of another year last month by whipping up a cholesterolbomb breakfast, grabbing the paper, putting on my reading glasses, and bam …

Whoa! These can't be my glasses. My vision is fuzzy in one eye, and the other is just so-so.

Something is out of whack here. These have to be her glasses, but no, they fit the way they're supposed to. This isn't right. I feel okay, but my eyesight is out of sync.

This is not good. Here it is my birthday and I've had an “event” as they say. It figures.

All my bad habits have caught up with me.

It's all down hill now. I'll end up needing a caretaker. I wonder who we'll get. Probably some hairy-knuckled giant who will say, 'Time for your bath, little bubba.”

Sure, I know heaven is about the free beer and all, but I'd just as soon pay for it awhile longer – and leave a nice tip – if I can go just another few years.

No, wait. That's it, I'll give up drinking everything that even whispers alcohol and quit smoking. Yeah, no more cigarettes for me, and no more cholesterol bomb breakfasts. No more Kraft Singles. Ditto Velveeta, M&M Peanuts, ice cream and fried anything.

And I'll eat nothing but green leafy vegetables – steamed, even. I'll go into restaurants, assuming that I'll be able to get there under my own steam, and I'll say, "I'll just have the small salad. No croutons, no dressing, no bleu cheese on the side."

And charitable giving. Yep, that's going way, way up. If I don't need a nurse, I'll give that money to charity and ...

"What are you muttering about?" came the wifely voice from the entrance to the kitchen.

"Yeah, well, the truth is ...”

"You do realize that your glasses are missing a lens?"

"What? Oh, yeah, I knew that. Hahaha.

Okay then, so it's down to my super big birthday special breakfast. Happy birthday to me!"

"Ugh,” she said. “I don't know how you eat that stuff. It'll kill you one of these days."

"Not me,” I replied. “See, the key is not to worry about things like that."

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Letters to the editor Naked abuse of government power

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Editor, I want to commend the City Council and the mayor for knowing how to use a good thing over and over again.

The council has decided to use their eminent domain authority to take possession of the World Gym property on 67th Street.

Eminent domain allows the Ocean City government to take an owner’s property after meeting certain conditions even if the person does not want to sell. But to comply with constitutional requirements for using the eminent domain authority, the council has to show that the property is needed for the public good.

According to Public Works Director Hal Adkins, the city decided that a new water treatment plant was needed in the 67th Street area.

Around 2012, the owner of the Slide and Ride property that was located between 64th and 65th streets filed plans to build a 100-unit hotel on his property. Back in 2012, the council again threatened to take the property by its eminent domain authority unless the owner of the Slide and Ride property sold it to the city.

To justify the eminent domain authority, the council also said the Slide and Ride property was needed for a new water treatment plant. Now, of course, we know that the Slide and Ride property was not used for a water treatment plant but now contains a boat launching facility along with a large parking area for boat trailer storage.

It would seem to me that the council’s explanation of the need for a new water treatment sewerage plant on 67th Street location is nothing but a pretense for permitting the council to use its eminent domain authority.

The use of eminent domain by Ocean City Council members to take the 67th Street property is as naked an abuse of government power as can be imagined.

Joseph H. Potter Ocean City

A few thoughts on resort events

This letter was sent to the mayor and City Council and forwarded to Ocean City Today.

Editor, I read in the newspaper that Bikefest was down 75 percent and they lost money. You would not known it from the full parking lot of bikes and cars at convention hall.

They probably took in $50,000 before Bikefest started with advance tickets, vendor and sponsor money, advertisers in the bike booklet. Plus, I heard the city gave them $50,000.

In the bike magazines, our Bikefest is listed as the third largest Bikefest in the USA. Bikefest if just like Sunfest. Why don’t we have our own special events people run Bikefest and the city can make some money instead of a giveaway of $50,000?

Why did we raise draft beer prices to $5? You can get a draft beer at most bars for $2.

I read in the newspaper that the downtown people are going to be putting up more Christmas lights and looking for donations. Why don’t we have the owners of the pier put up a string of lights down both sides of the pier?

Since Bob (show promoter Rothermel) had several rain-outs for his fireworks shows. Why don’t we ask him to put on a 5-minute fireworks show at midnight New Year’s Eve on the beach?

We need to do a fundraiser for a beach town in N.C. recovering from the hurricane. Our special event people can put on a party at Seacrets or the Carousel Hotel with free food and entertainment. I am sure we can get a DJ or a band to donate their time.

Have C of C send out an email blast for donations. Have hotels donate a room for a couple of nights with gift certificate for a meal. Get the golf courses to donate some rounds of golf with a cart. Get the newspapers, radio stations, TV stations to donate $500 worth of free ads. Contact our local casinos to donate $500 worth of free slot play. Contact the art center ask them to ask for artists and photographers to donate.

Have someone from the city go to North Carolina and present this town’s mayor a check from Ocean City, Md. George Leukel Ocean City

Special events make OC special

Editor, I want to thank the Ocean City (mayor and council) for discouraging the special events that fill our hotels and restaurants.

I also want to thank them for allowing many more hotels to be built recently, allowing for more empty rooms over the course of the year.

Thanks for sending the H2Oers packing. Forming a commission to look at the problem was a great idea.

The commission consisted mostly of people that serve at the pleasure of the M&C, basically forcing them to twist the facts and cater to the M&C and the few thousand voters they need in November that would rather have no visitors.

Thanks for ignoring all the businesses and visitors that make this town what it is – a resort town.

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Letters to the editor

Thanks for bowing to the old farts that don’t want young people having fun in this town.

Instead, the H2Oers will pour their money into Atlantic City this year.

You never provided the statistics showing that they had any more issues that week than any other summer week.

Thanks for rolling out the carpet of gloom for the cruisers. Setting up the special events zone was pretty sneaky, and changing the speed limit on Coastal really set them up well.

State road standards demand that whenever you make a change in established traffic laws, you make sure people are aware of them.

For instance, in a construction zone, new speed limits are highlighted with blaze orange flags, and new fines are posted, such as “fines double in work zone.” Sneaky!! You did none of the above.

You changed the signs over night with no notice to drivers. I live here.

I don’t pay attention to speed limit signs. I know what they are. I could have very easily received one of your special events zone tickets, which were much more than really needed to be. Unheard of to be exact.

So, way to go. In your campaign to secure a few votes to keep your jobs, you have managed to distress an entire community of business owners and their employees. It was actually funny to see the mayor on TV and radio begging people to come late in the season. Oooooppppppss!!! Guess he finally realized revenue was down significantly.

I have another good idea for the M&C. As drinking and driving are a threat, create a goon squad to go into bars. Have them shake down anyone drinking. If they have car keys on

them, create a new “special events” law where you can arrest them and charge them with drinking and having the means to start and drive a car.

That would discourage many, many more people from coming to OC. Oh, wait. Scratch that. You would probably end up arresting most of your old crony voters.

Oh well. See you in November.

Wally DeBord Ocean City

OPA has respect for local wildlife

Editor, I moved to this area a year ago to escape the hassles of city life and to be closer to nature. I originally planned to settle in Ocean Pines before unexpectedly finding my dream home in South Point.

Fortunately for me, as an animal lover, staying out of Ocean Pines has turned out to be the best decision I have ever made since hearing about that latest incident.

“That latest incident” I’m referring to was the merciless killing of almost 300 Canada geese in the community on June 29. Three months later, I am still puzzled as to how this was allowed to happen with absolutely no substantial documented evidence that those birds were an actual health threat.

Even more criminal is the fact that this event was conducted without any knowledge of the community’s residents (whose money helped fund it) until after the deed was done.

A friend described to me what it was like in Ocean Pines later that morning after the killings: eerie silence, with no sound whatsoever of wildlife. It was as if all the wild crea-

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I can tell you that if I had purchased property in that community a year ago, my property would now be on the market. It wouldn’t matter if I had purchased the finest home in all of Ocean Pines.

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Resort defends topless ordinance in court

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) Ocean City’s legal battle over banning bare breasts on the beach stretched on last week after U.S. District Court extended a preliminary injunction hearing until Dec. 7.

The issue began in 2016 when Chelsea Eline, formerly Covington, wrote to then-Worcester County State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby for a legal opinion regarding female bare-chestedness in public places across the state.

Ocean City garnered national media coverage last summer after the leak of a Beach Patrol departmental memo that instructed staff to document, but not take action, if alerted to women sunbathing topless.

In response to that publicity, the Ocean City Council passed an emergency ordinance last June prohibiting

females from baring their breasts in public within city limits subject to a fine of up to $1,000.

Earlier this year, civil rights attorney Devon Jacob, representing Eline and four other plaintiffs, began a federal civil suit and in July filed for a preliminary injunction to end the restriction pending the lawsuit’s resolution.

Although U.S. District Court in Baltimore made on Aug. 23 denied the plaintiff’s request for a preliminary injunction, last Wednesday it granted an extension so the litigants could gather additional expert testimony.

Ocean City Solicitor Guy Ayres said to this point the ordinance has not been successfully challenged.

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Speaking earlier this week, Ayres said the court has granted Jacob additional time to call in expert witnesses.

“They get more time to brief,” he said.

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court granted the plaintiff’s unopposed motion to allow for limited expert discovery. The plaintiff’s deadline for expert disclosure is Oct. 5, with the defendant’s due by Nov. 5.

The hearing date is set for Dec. 7 at 11 a.m.

POLICE/COURTS

Crack cocaine possession Marcus Adrien Pitts, 46, of Berlin, was arrested on Sept. 14 in connection with crack cocaine possession, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office said.

Pitts was charged with possession of crack cocaine, possession with the intent to distribute crack cocaine, manufacturing crack cocaine, and possession of narcotics production equipment, according to the sheriff’s office.

Several agencies conducted a crack cocaine distribution investigation, according to the sheriff’s office. Authorities identified Pitts as a “significant source of crack cocaine in the Berlin, Maryland area.”

Through a search and seizure warrant, authorities seized approximately 395 grams of crack cocaine, as well as several paraphernalia items used to make crack cocaine from Pitts’ home,

according to the sheriff’s office.

Pitts went to the Worcester County Jail instead of paying a $25,000 bond.

Drugs, paraphernalia Nicholaus Allan Cirillo, 35, of Frankford, Delaware, was arrested on Sept.

18 in connection with possession of heroin.

Cirillo was charged with possession and possession and paraphernalia, according to an arrest report from the District Court of Maryland.

Police responded to “suspicious circumstances” around 2:47 a.m. at an uptown apartment.

An officer saw two men putting items into a 2006 Dodge Durango, making several trips and heading for Delaware. The officer then saw the two returning to the area, and walking to toward the ocean.

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Coastal bays health finally gets good grade Continued from Page 1 the public.

“We’ve got the science, we’ve been studying these bays, but I think it’s really important to share that to the broadest possible public audience,” Dennison said.

The Maryland Coastal Bays program works with a variety of federal, state and local agencies to monitor the health of the body of water.

Dennison emphasized the federal government’s role in aiding region’s coastal bays, which begin behind the barrier islands of the Eastern Shore of Virginia and continue up into Delaware.

“They also serve as an umpire between the states,” Dennison said. “We call them [the] Maryland coastal bays, but they extend into Delaware and Virginia, and their watersheds extend into Delaware and Virginia, so we have to include that.”

In addition to the federal government’s role as regulator, Dennison said it also allocates funding via the National Estuary program. This “serves as a connector” and allows partnerships to form across all levels.

“They’re regulatory role, the umpire role, and the funding role are all important,” Dennison said.

The results of the 2017 report card

Sunfest attendance breezes past old mark set in 2016 Continued from Page 1 before, county stars The Cadillac Three played some of their best hits to a crowd of over 500.

According to Miller, this was also the most profitable year for vendors.

“We saw more buying power at this event than we have in many years and the voice of our vendors support that,” Miller said. “Vendors had a record year with many matching 2017 sales before the gates opened Sunday.”

Several new and returning vendors corroborated that claim.

“This was a really fun show and the first three days were beautiful,” Chris Savage, owner of True Honey, said. “We go to lots of shows and get to talk to great people and sell tea. It couldn’t have been better.”

This was Savage’s first year selling his teas at the festival. The entrepreneur has plans to return for the next 20 years, he said.

Tina Parsons, of Salisbury, also plans on coming back next year, just as she has for the past 35.

“I come back every year,” the Halloween decorator said. “The people are great, we get the same people plus

more. So it’s been a great show.”

Weather was also a contributor to the high numbers for this year’s festival. For the two weeks leading up to Sunfest, poor weather and bad weather forecasts resulted in event cancellations or dampened enthusiasm for events that did take place.

Sunny weather Saturday rewarded Sunfest with had the highest number of guests for the weekend — 105,747.

“Two weekends of threatening weather prior [meant] people really wanted to get out and do something fun,” Miller said.

Several new events also took place this year, including K-9 demonstrations by the Ocean City Police Department, which drew large crowds during the weekend. Other acts like Lollipop the Clown and hayrides entertained children throughout the four-day festival “Forty-four years of Sunfest growth and prosperity shows that people want things in their lives that allow for simple enjoyments without strings, without hefty fees and with positive energy,” Miller said. “That’s what we want to provide with Sunfest and Springfest.”

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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 56 Police then entered the unlocked residence, surveyed the area and found two men, one later identified as Cirillo. Cirillo said the other man invited him to his residence and told police the Dodge Durango was his vehicle.

Police said they found Cirillo had an active warrant for driving on revoked license and failure to appear for a court date. Cirillo was then arrested.

Cirillo had no weapons or contraband on his person, but a silver spoon with a white powdery residue was found in his bag, according to the arrest report. He also told police he used to be a drug addict.

Drug bust Alfred Hilton Hardy, 46, of Snow Hill, was arrested Sept. 14 on charges of possession of cocaine and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, ac-

cording to the sheriff’s office. Hardy was taken to the Worcester County Jail with a $25,000 bond.

Following a two-month-long cocaine distribution investigation into Hardy’s activities, several agencies executed a search warrant. Authorities found 42 grams of cocaine, 56 grams of crack cocaine and $2,325 in alleged drug proceeds.

DUI John Patrick DiStefano, 57, of Atlantic Beach, New York, was arrested Friday in connection with driving under the influence on Coastal Highway, according to an arrest report from the District Court of Maryland.

DiStefano was charged with two counts of driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, driving a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, driving a vehicle on the highway exceeding the

speed limit, and failing to display a registration card on demand.

Around 11 p.m. on Friday, police stopped a red Ford F150 traveling 48 mph in a 35 mph on Coastal Highway near 46th Street, according to the report.

The driver, later identified as DiStefano, admitted to having three beers while golfing for several hours, according to the report.

Police said DiStefano did not complete the field sobriety tests, and had a .09 BAC.

DUI Rickey Antworn Scott was arrested Sept. 19 in connection with driving under the influence, according to an arrest report from the District Court of Maryland.

Scott was charged with two counts of driving a vehicle under the influence

of alcohol, driving a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, driving a vehicle on a highway exceeding the speed limit, and failure to display a registration card on demand, according to the arrest report.

Police responded to a traffic stop around 11:01 p.m. at the intersection of 68th Street and Coastal Highway, when a white Nissan Altima was traveling 62 mph in a 40 mph.

An officer said the driver, later identified as Scott, had slurred speech and glassy, bloodshot eyes. The officer could also smell alcohol on his breath and person.

When asked by police if he had been drinking, Scott did not reveal the specific number of alcoholic beverages he consumed, but said he was buzzed and “had a couple of beers,” according to an arrest report.

Scott’s had a .22 BAC, according to the arrest report.

WORLD WAR II

Munich meeting decides Czechoslovakia fate

By Hon. George A. Jones Contributing Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) This week, 80 years ago, the leaders of Germany, Great Britain, Italy and France met in Munich, Germany, to decide the fate of Czechoslovakia, which was unrepresented.

For over seven months, the victorious Allies had conferred at Versailles to forge a lasting peace with a defeated Germany and to participate in the vivisection of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, based upon self-determination, one of President Woodrow Wilson’s 14 Points.

After the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919, President Wilson told his wife, “Well, it is

finished and no one is satisfied. It makes me hope we made a just peace.

But it is all in the laps of the gods.”

Unfortunately, the gods decreed that the fate of the treaty would lie in a new generation of leaders. Some of these leaders, like Franklin D. Roosevelt, had been in Paris during the deliberations. A rising Italian politician, Benito Mussolini, was only a few years from becoming the leader of his country and an unknown Adolph Hitler was in Munich taking courses in German history.

The Czech representatives at the Paris Peace talks had achieved their goal of an independent country. The new Czechoslovakia contained large numbers of minorities, with the 3.5

million Germans who lived near the border with Germany, comprising the largest minority group. These ethnic Germans came to be known as the Sudeten Germans.

The years following the Treaty of Versailles saw the United States withdraw from entangling European alliances. Isolationism became the dominating foreign policy of the United States, as evidenced by its failure to join the League of Nations.

The “Red” specter of communism haunted Europe and became more dangerous after World War I. The worldwide economic Depression added to the anxiety.

The side effects of WWI enervated the exhausted Western Democracies.

With the death of a generation, it was believed that WWI had to be “The War To End All War.” The prospect of another war was unthinkable.

Even the United States joined other nations by signing the Kellogg-Briand Pact, which purported to outlaw war.

A wall of paper was separating the peaceful from the ravishes of Mars, the Roman god of war.

Germany was left aggrieved and irreconcilable to its fate as contained in the Treaty of Versailles. The “stab in the back” became the mantra of the German “lost cause.”

In less than 19 years, the gods deemed it time for the new leaders to deal with the sins of their fathers. The Continued on Page 60

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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 59 main player in this tragedy was Neville Chamberlain, the Birmingham born son of a statesman who became prime minister in May 1937.

Adolph Hitler had become the leader of a resurgent Germany after the 1933 elections.

Chamberlain was a man of liberal sensibilities who thought that peace was an end in itself. Hitler’s philosophy was summed up in his book, “Mein Kampf,” where he wrote, “Mankind has grown strong in eternal struggles and it will only perish in eternal peace.”

War and expansion had been on Hitler’s mind since the early days of the Nazi Party. In 1937, Hitler conveyed his strategic thinking to his adjutant, Col. Count Friedrich Hossbach. Hitler made it clear that his objectives extended far beyond the restoration of pre-WWI German borders. Large tracts of Eastern Europe and the USSR were to be conquered and colonized.

Hitler stated that England and France would be obstacles in his plans of conquest, and that, “German policy would have to reckon with the two hateful antagonists, England and France.” He emphasized that Germany was now ahead of the game in rearmament, but that that advantage was transitory and would diminish after the mid-1940s. War had to start

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The events leading up to the “Munich Agreement” began to accelerate.

The militarization of the Rhineland and the Anschluss with Austria emboldened Hitler to turn his attention to Czechoslovakia. Dr. Goebbels’ propaganda machine began to work overtime exposing the alleged abuses against the Sudeten Germans.

Konrad Henlein, the Sudeten German leader, offered his party’s services to Hitler. Henlein met Hitler in Berlin on March 28, 1938. He was instructed to raise unacceptable demands to Edvard Beneš, president of Czechoslovakia. On April 24, the Sudeten German Party (SDP) issued the “Carlsbad Decrees,” demanding autonomy for the Sudetenland and freedom to support Nazi doctrine.

Hitler’s talent in waging psychological warfare was on display throughout the summer of 1938.

Without making any specific threat, he increased war hysteria. In early September 1938, at the annual Nazi Party rally, in Nuremberg, he made a speech viciously attacking the Czechoslovakian leadership and demanding self-determination for the Sudeten Germans. Acting on Hitler’s orders, Henlein’s party staged a wave of violent protests designed to provoke Czechoslovakian police reaction.

Chamberlain decided that the situation had to be defused and de-

manded a meeting with Hitler. For the first time in his life, Chamberlain boarded an airplane to make the long flight to Berchesgaden. During a lengthy one-on-one meeting, Hitler harangued Chamberlain over the Czechoslovakian “abuse” of the Sudeten Germans.

At the end of their first meeting, Chamberlain agreed to a redrawing of the Czechoslovakian borders to accommodate Hitler. Basically, all Czechoslovakian districts whose population exceeded 50 percent Germans would be given to Germany.

The details would be ironed out a few days later at Bad Godesburg in the Rhineland.

After Chamberlain conferred with the British Cabinet, he flew back to meet Hitler. Chamberlain assured Hitler that since the French had also agreed to the terms, there would be no difficulty in solving the Czechoslovakian problem. To Chamberlain’s surprise, Hitler presented a list of new demands. Recent violence against the Sudeten Germans would require immediate German occupation of the ceded areas. Furthermore, Poland’s and Hungary’s territorial claims on Czechoslovakia had to be met.

These new developments resulted in the rise of a military government in Prague which resisted any further concessions. The British cabinet re-

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 jected the Bad Godesberg proposals.

Chamberlain sent a mission to Berlin to make clear to Hitler that Great Britain would not tolerate any unilateral actions. The British response was beginning to harden toward Germany.

In response, Hitler invited the British delegation’s leader, Sir Horace Wilson, to a speech he was to deliver at the Sport’s Palace on Sept. 26, 1938.

At the Sport’s Palace, Hitler worked himself into a fanatical frenzy as he demanded the Czechoslovakian genocide end and that he would personally lead German troops into the Sudetenland and would do so by Oct. 10, 1938.

Hitler was going to get his war.

The British and Czechoslovakian governments began to prepare for war.

During this period, Chamberlain made the comment that Great Britain was being asked to go to war in a faraway country about which it knew nothing.

While war preparations progressed, Mussolini, as a result of the machinations of Luftwaffe Field Marshal Herrmann Göring, proposed that a previously scheduled conference between Germany and Italy be expanded to include Great Britain and France. Hitler agreed, and Daladier of France, Chamberlain of Continued on Page 62

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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 60 Great Britain, Hitler of Germany and Mussolini of Italy, met in Munich on Sept. 29, 1938 to discuss the fate of Czechoslovakia. The Czechoslovakians were not invited.

After 13 hours of negotiations, the “Munich Agreement” was signed. The next day, Chamberlain presented to Hitler a declaration stating that Great Britain and Germany would never go to war. Hitler had no trouble signing same.

On Chamberlain’s return to London, Chamberlain waved the proclamation at cheering crowds.

Chamberlain told them, “I believe it is peace for our time.”

The general British public reaction was one of relief, as seen in an editorial of the Sept. 30, 1938 edition of the “Daily Express”. It stated, in part: “Be glad in your hearts. Give thanks to your God people of Britain for your children are safe. Your husbands and your sons will not go to war.” The French response was the same.

The Munich Agreement was internationally acclaimed, and praised by Pope Pius XI, Eamon de Valera of Ireland, Canada’s William Lyon Mackenzie King and the President of the United States of America, Franklin D. Roosevelt.

The Czechoslovakian reaction was quite different, and can be summed up by the phrase, “Without us, but

Ocean City Today about us.” Czechoslovakia lost the Sudetenland, and eventually large parts of Bohemia, Moravia and Slovakian Silesia to its neighbors.

With the loss of its borders, Czechoslovakia also lost its defenses, as well as 70p percent of its electrical power, and 3.5 million of its citizens.

Also, the famous Skoda Works armaments industry fell to Germany. For all practical purposes, Czechoslovakia ceased to exist.

Other than the Czechoslovakians, there were several others unhappy over the “Munich Agreement.” Winston Churchill denounced the agreement, declaring it an “unmitigated defeat….” Referring to the western democracies, Churchill stated, “They were weighed in the balance and found wanting.”

A non-democrat, Joseph Stalin, was more than unhappy. He was alarmed. Since the Soviets were not invited to help settle the Czech problem, Stalin concluded that the West would have no qualms dismembering the USSR to satisfy Hitler’s demands. Such concerns influenced Stalin’s decision to sign the “Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact” with Germany a year later.

Surprisingly, Hitler was not happy either, for he was denied the war he desired. He had to wait another year before he got his wish.

Why did this happen? The Munich

Agreement was not a single isolated event. It was the culmination of events of the 20 years preceding the Munich Agreement.

The influence of the death of a generation of Europeans, with the resulting desire to never go to war again, was extremely strong. This pacifist attitude is the background for all else that occurred.

The failure to understand human nature in general, and the true and full motives of the Nazi regime and Hitler’s ambitions for Europe, resulted in faulty thinking and misjudgment.

France should not be forgotten.

France was strategically paralyzed. It had no will, or ability, to attack other great powers.

Great Britain was strategically overstretched. It was more concerned with its vast global empire than its European neighborhood. It, too, could not project power beyond the Rhine. Its military establishment was anemic. Churchill saw the Munich Agreement and its underlying appeasement policy as a way to gain time for England to rearm.

The West’s sense of guilt over the Versailles Treaty undercut its will to resist what they came to see as Germany’s legitimate grievances and demands.

Military unpreparedness fed the appearance of perceived Nazi superior air power with its accompanying threat of air bombardment of Allied cities.

Another source of the appeasement policy was U.S. isolation. Both the British and French realized that WWI would have been lost without

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 U. S. intervention. Thus, they were not as bold to act against a resurgent Germany without the aid and support of the U.S. Finally, the western democracies were more frightened of the “Red” specter of communism than the black sheeted spirit of Nazism and saw Germany as a buffer between them and revolution.

Ever since the Munich Agreement, “appeasement” has become a dirty word and a synonym for “surrender.”

That is what the lesson of the Munich Agreement has become — a shorthand term for defeat and ultimate death and destruction. But I think that is the wrong lesson.

For Chamberlain, it was a belief based upon misjudgment, but a policy based on reason. Unfortunately, one cannot reason with monsters and most of the time one does not deal with monsters like Hitler. He also deemed it reasonable to give up honor for time, not very noble but practical.

Secondly, history does not repeat itself. The history of pre-WII Europe is sui generius. It will never happen again. The only constant, and common, factor in the past and the present is human nature.

The entire decade of the 1930’s was fraught with danger and impending doom. But most of world’s citizens whistled as they walked by the graveyard. A song by Irving Berlin, “Let’s Face the Music and Dance,” epitomized why the policy of appeasement that resulted in the Munich Agreement flowered in the 1930s.

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OBITUARIES LOUIS RAY KEMP Ocean Pines Louis Ray Kemp, age 86, passed away in Berlin, Maryland, on Sept 17, 2018.

He was a graduate of the University of Baltimore Law School and a career insurance professional.

He and his wife, Ruth Mary, raised a family in Baltimore Louis Kemp and retired to Ocean Pines where they lived for the last 20 years.

He is survived by his wife; son, Louis Ward; daughter, Mary Katherine; and grand-daughter, Amanda Ruth.

Funeral services were held on Sept. 20, 2018 at St. Paul’s Berlin, where he was a long-time member and served on the vestry. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

GEORGE A. HUMES Selbyville George A. Humes, age 81, of Selbyville, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2018 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.

He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late George A. and Winifred (Callahan) Humes.

George served in the Army and was a graduate of St. Joseph’s University. He had been an accountant for many years and was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church.

He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Edward Humes, Eugene Humes (Rosalie), Raymond Humes (Anne), Sue Turner (Richard), Eleanor Cariola and William Humes; a sister-in-law, Helen Humes and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Humes; a brother, Joseph Humes; and a sister-in-law, Sidney Humes.

A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City with Father Steve Giuliano officiating. Burial will be in Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro on Friday, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to: American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

ROSINE POLLITT SHOCKLEY Snow Hill Rosine Pollitt Shockley, age 80, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 at her home.

Rosine was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania and grew up in Greenbackville, Virginia.

She was the daughter of the late Fitzhugh L. Pollitt and Evelyn Tarr Pollitt.

Ocean City Today She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester D. Shockley, Jr. in 2010, and a granddaughter, Rachel Shockley in 2011.

She is survived by her daughter, Susan Shockley Lynch and her husband, Richard, of Snow Hill, and sons, John H. (Jack) Shockley and his wife, Barbara of Snow Hill, and Lester D. Shockley, III and Ron of Charlotte, North Carolina.

There are six grandchildren, Benjamin Lynch, Stephen Lynch, Julia Shockley, Lauren Shockley, Sarah Shockley and Hannah Shockley.

Also surviving is her sister, Geraldine Merrill and her husband, Donald, of Hampton, Virginia, sister-in-law, Mary Anne Pollitt, and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death, were her two brothers, Benjamin and Robert Pollitt.

Mrs. Shockley was a graduate of Atlantic High School in Oak Hall, Virginia. She had been a homemaker, and enjoyed cooking, gardening, antiquing, sewing and celebrating the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren.

She was a volunteer at the Salvation Army Thrift Store for many years. Rosine was an active member of Bates Memorial United Methodist Church.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 at Bates Memo-

rial United Methodist Church in Snow Hill. Rev. Dr. Joseph W. Barth officiate. Interment followed in Mt. Zion Methodist Cemetery in Whiton.

A donation in her memory may be made to: Mt. Zion Methodist Church, C/o David F. Shockley, 6631 Whiton Rd. Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.

Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

BEVERLY TOWNSEND Ocean City/Falls Church Beverly (Bev) Townsend passed in peace at her home in Falls Church, Virginia on Sept. 16, 2018 after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

She was born July 7, 1943.

She was preceded in death by her father, Dr. John M. Hejl and her husband of 48 years, Frank Townsend.

She is survived by her mother, Dorthy Hejl; sister, Linda (Dave) Dixon; son, Wade (Shawna) Townsend; daughter, Wendy (Steve) Sisson; grandchildren, Zack, Kacie, Devin and Ryan; and her nieces and nephews and their families.

Born in Bryan, Texas, she spent the majority of her life in Northern Virginia and Ocean City, Maryland.

She was a long-time substitute teacher in Prince William County, focusing on special education students and at-risk youth.

As the secretary of the Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Committee, Bev

PAGE 63 passionately supported the Play it Safe program. She was a graduate of the Ocean City Citizen’s Police Academy and participated in the department’s neighborhood B. Townsend watch program, public service announcements and preparedness drills.

She hosted an annual National Night Out event in her beloved Gullway Villas community. Bev was an avid Washington sports fan and a long-time Redskins season ticket holder.

The Townsend family would like to thank the many doctors, nurses and hospital staff at Walter Reed for the treatment and support shown to Bev and her family during her illness.

The Townsend family held a Celebration of Life at Everly Wheatley Funeral Home in Alexandria, Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. A private interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Henry M. Jackson Foundation – Clinical Breast Care Project at Walter Reed (Attn: Alison Combs) or Fairfax County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association.

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 63 neral Home, 1500 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22302, on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. A private interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

BONNIE LEE PHILLIPS Berlin Bonnie Lee Phillips, age 72, passed away on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018 at her home.

Born in Paterson, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Francis Quackenbush and Adelaide Richards.

She is survived by a son, Michael Phillips; a daughter, Kelli Englishmen; son-in-law, Jamie; a sister Cindy Quackenbush, and three grandchildren, Megan, James and Tyler.

Bonnie was the president of the Cottages of Berlin where she was loved by many.

A memorial service was held on

Ocean City Today Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin at 11 AM. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service from 10-11 AM. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

H. MICHAEL HEATH Ocean Pines H. Michael “Mike” Heath, age 67, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury.

Born in Heidelberg, Germany, he was the son of the late Allen W. and Ruth Schneider Heath.

He is survived by his wife, Diane C Heath, and children, Ryan Heath and his wife, Marilyn, of Lovettsville, Virginia, and Carrie Heath of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

He was an adored grandfather and “Donna” to granddaughters, Evyn

and Charlotte Heath.

Also surviving is his brother, Allen Heath and his wife, Margie, of BelAir, Maryland.

Mr. Heath was senior vice president of Vion Corporation.

Mike Heath He and his family settled in Ocean Pines where he quickly became an avid boater and fisherman.

He loved the Boardwalk and especially enjoyed taking his granddaughters to the arcades. He was also a music fan of the “golden oldies.”

A funeral service was held on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Rev. Michael Moyer officiated.

A donation in his memory may be made to: Coastal Hospice at the Ocean, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21804, or the American

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 Cancer Society, 1315 Mt. Hermon Rd., Salisbury, Maryland 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

NORMA LEE SIMPSON Snow Hill Norma Lee Simpson, age 68, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at Snow Hill Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Milford, Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Norma Foskey Harris, and late step-parents Howard and Gladys Mitchell.

She is survived by Norma Simpson her daughter, Barbara Lewis; and her son Michael, of Delmar, Delaware; Teresa Pedraza and her children, Michael, Jacob and Joseph, of Houston Texas, Edward Simpson and his wife, Tammy, of Snow Hill and their children, Amanda, Gabe and Emma.

Also surviving are siblings, Ruth Sturgis and Elmer Harris.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Bradford.

Mrs. Simpson had been a laundress for the Harrison House Nursing Home and Rehab Center in Snow Hill. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and had a special place in her heart for cats.

Cremation followed her death. No formal services are planned at this time.

A donation in her memory may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 62 “There may be trouble ahead But while there’s moonlight and music And love and romance Let’s face the music and dance Before the fiddlers have fled Before they ask us to pay the bill And while we still Have the chance Let’s face the music and dance Soon We’ll be without the moon Humming a diff’rent tune And Then There may be teardrops to shed So while there’s moonlight and music And love and romance Let’s face the music and dance Dance Let’s face the music and dance.”

Chamberlain and the West faced the music, but danced “The Dance Macabre.”

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Mallards play with energy, passion in win over Jaguars

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 28, 2018) Trailing two games to one to the Salisbury Christian Jaguars, the Worcester Prep volleyball team battled back in games four and five to win its first match of the season, Wednesday in Berlin.

“They had a lot of energy and passion starting from game one and they just carried it through,” Prep Coach Cheryl Brown said. “When we were down, they knew to dig back out and that’s what they did.”

The Lady Mallards earned a 25-20 victory in the first game. The Jaguars took the next two, 25-10 and 25-23.

‘It takes six people on a volleyball court to win a game and I think that’s an important motto to go by...It’s not one person – it’s the whole team.’

Senior captain Maria Deckmann Worcester pulled out a 25-23 win in the fourth. After a team meeting, the Mallards stepped onto the court excited and ready to play game five. Points were traded, but the Prep team held on to win, 17-15.

The difference between the games the Mallards won and lost, Brown said, is that “we limited our mistakes. We basically let the other team make the mistakes.”

Senior Julia Godwin had four aces, five kills and three blocks.

Senior captain Hailey Merritt contributed nine assists and six kills.

“It was so awesome. It was suspenseful, but it was totally worth it,” Merritt said. “It was so fun. Everybody’s hearts were in it. It was perfect. I’m just really happy and excited for what’s to come.”

Senior captain Maria Deckmann logged three assists and six kills.

“It was definitely an exciting win. It’s few and far between, but when it happens, it’s just the greatest feeling ever,” she said. “We had a momentum boost and we really believed in ourselves, and I think that’s what put us to the win.

“I want to say thank you and great job to my team, because it takes six people on a volleyball court to win a game and I think that’s an important motto to go by,” Deckmann continued. “It’s not one person – it’s the whole team.”

Worcester will take a trip to Westover on Wednesday to play the Holly Grove Eagles at 5 p.m.

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(Left) Worcester Prep sophomore Sophia Ludt sets the ball during Wednesday’s match against Salisbury Christian in Berlin. Worcester won three games to two in a close battle. (Right) Junior Molly White and senior Julia Godwin work together to play the ball over the net.

Decatur, WP runners perform well

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 28, 2018) Stephen Decatur and Worcester Prep were among the 19 schools to participate in the Rumble in the Jungle cross country meet, held last Wednesday in Cambridge.

The Decatur boys’ team came in third place, while the girls’ squad finished in fourth.

“Overall, I think we did pretty well,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said. “Mary [Mergott] and Avery [Braciszewski] were the standout runners for the girls, and Sam Rakowski for the boys. It was a good team showing on both sides.”

Kent Island won the boys’ competition, scoring 43 points. Cambridge was second with 97 points, followed by Decatur with 116 points.

Rakowski, a junior, led the Decatur boys’ team. He crossed the finish line 16th overall (18:55.52).

Also scoring points for the Seahawks were senior Chad Fischer (22nd, 19:18.58), freshman James Parana (23rd, 19:21.19), sophomore John James (27th, 19:47.22) and junior Carter McClendon (28th, 19:47.27).

“For the boys, we were the second school to have all five runners in and the girls was the first school to have all five runners in, which indicates that we are strong/consistent one through five,” Stigler said. “We really just need someone on each side to step up and really

compete with the top runners and that will tremendously help out our team scores.”

Kent Island took top honors in the girls’ competition, tallying 44 points. Queen Anne’s placed second with 62 points, followed by North Caroline (78) and Decatur (82).

Keith Geiger Mergott, a sophomore, was the first Lady Seahawk to finish the race. She came in 11th overall (22:09.63). Seniors Kailey Andrews (16th, 22:41.64) and Dori Krasner (20th, 22:52.76), Braciszewski, Jody Stigler a freshman, (22nd, 22:55.05) and senior Erica Hicks (24th, 22:59.64) also contributed to the fourth-place finish.

“Our top girl was 11th and top boy was 16th. If we have runners in the top 10 or top five we would have a chance to compete for the team titles on both sides,” Stigler said. “I still thought it was a solid performance for early in the season. We continue to improve each week and hopefully that will continue for the remainder of the season.”

Worcester Prep Coach Keith Geiger was also pleased with his runners’ performance.

The Lady Mallards finished seventh overall (190 points), while the boys’ squad placed eighth (226).

“I was impressed with our first real run of the season,” Geiger said. “We’ve missed a bunch of practice from heat, rain and school functions, so I was a bit apprehensive. But, we did better than I would’ve expected given the limited practices.”

Freshman Myranda Beebe was the top finisher for Worcester. She crossed the finish line 18th overall (22:48.17).

Beebe was followed by juniors Ashley Laws, a team captain, (46th, 25:33.07) and Quinn McColgan (50th, 25:56.04), senior Hannah Merritt, a team captain, (65th, 28:34) and sophomore Anna Dashiell (68th, 29:04.83).

“The girls were great. We are down to six girls running for us, and those six girls ran as hard as they could,” Geiger said. “Myranda Beebe is going to be very good. This is her first high school meet and she ran under 23 minutes. She really sets the stage with her workouts in practice and out. I know she’s working hard on the days off and it’s paying off.”

Sophomore Graham McColgan led the Prep boys’ team. He crossed the finish line 13th overall with a time of 18:44.18.

Sophomore Connor Carpenter was next to finish. He placed 15th (18:53.96).

Also scoring points for the team were senior Parker Brandt (73rd, 21:42.73), See DECATUR Page 66

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“The boys did very well. One of our top four was hurt and there were a few guys that really stepped up,” Geiger said.

“Parker Brandt ran his best race ever finishing third for us. He’s been doing so much better this year, and Graham McColgan, who joined the team this year as a sophomore, is turning out to be a great runner. This was his first race and he got 13th at a meet where most of the top Bayside teams were running. It’s very exciting.”

The next race for both teams is the Tidewater Classic at Winterplace Park in Salisbury, Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 4 p.m.

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Stephen Decatur cross country athletes who took home medals for placing in the top 25 during the Rumble in the Jungle Invitational, last Wednesday in Cambridge, from left, are freshman James Parana, senior Chad Fischer, junior Sam Rakowski, seniors Kailey Andrews, Dori Krasner and Erica Hicks, freshman Avery Braciszewski and sophomore Mary Mergott.

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(Above) Worcester Prep junior captain Abbi Nechay controls the ball during Tuesday’s game against Gunston Day in Berlin. She scored one goal in Worcester’s 3-0 victory. (Left) Senior Molly McCormick takes the ball from a Gunston player.

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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 28, 2018) Despite a slow start, the Worcester Prep field hockey team netted three shots to shut out the Gunston Day Herons on Tuesday in Berlin.

“We had indoor practice [Monday], so I feel like we didn’t get a good practice before, but I think they did well,” Prep Coach Katie Oxenreider said. “The beginning was a little bit slow, but then they picked it up in the middle of the field and were able to dish it out.”

Junior captain Abbi Nechay scored the Lady Mallards’ lone goal in the first half.

Senior Maya Natesan tallied two goals in the second half.

Junior goalie Aly Matha stopped eight Gunston Day shots.

“I thought they did a good job staying spread out, getting some nice passing combinations and being able to get through, and they really held possession, which was good,” Oxenreider said. “The [wet] field probably slowed them down a little bit, but they were able to move forward which is good.”

Worcester will host the James M. Bennett Clippers today, Friday, at 4 p.m. in Berlin.

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Boys’ soccer team ‘making good progress,’ coach says

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Stephen Decatur freshman James Barrett dribbles the ball up the field during Wednesday’s game against Wicomico in Berlin. Decatur won 7-1.

Wor. Prep boys’ soccer team earns back-to-back victories

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 28, 2018) The Worcester Prep boys’ soccer team hosted the Gunston Day Herons on Tuesday, and the Salisbury Christian Jaguars the next day, and won both competitions.

Gunston scored first, but Prep junior Gavin Carmody answered with 40 seconds remaining in the first half.

“Gavin scored a big rebound off Vincent [Petrera’s] shot,” Prep Coach Terry Underkoffler said. “It was great to see him finish a rebound goal, because we’ve been looking for that.”

Petrera, a sophomore captain, was tripped in the box and awarded a penalty shot about five minutes into the second half. He played it to the right bottom corner of the goal past the Gunston keeper.

Petrera tallied his second goal with about three minutes left in the game.

Senior captain Cooper Richins recorded nine saves in goal for Worcester.

“We were sluggish the first half I

thought. Part of it was shape, positional shape,” Underkoffler said.

“Our forwards were a bit spread and to counteract that [Gunston] had one of their central defenders way back.

In the second half, we played all our forwards centrally and had them make runs to the outside.

“They were interchanging constantly,” he added. “That didn’t give their sweeper space and time on the ball, and it confused [Gunston] a bit.”

On Wednesday in Berlin, Petrera scored both of Worcester’s goals in the 2-0 win over Salisbury Christian.

He netted his first goal midway into the first half. His second goal came with 13 minutes left in the match.

Richins had eight saves, including a “spectacular diving save” in the second half, Underkoffler said.

“It was a gutsy performance [by the Mallards] on tired legs,” Underkoffler said.

Worcester will go to Salisbury today, Friday, to take on the Salisbury School Dragons at 4 p.m.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 28, 2018) The Stephen Decatur boys’ soccer team hosted the Wicomico Indians on Wednesday in Berlin and won, 7-1.

“The first half was a little sloppy,” Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood said. “We played much better in the second half. We passed the ball much better.”

Senior Brooks Wingert scored two and a half minutes into the game.

Sophomore Kellen Conboy and junior Sam Maher also scored goals in the first half.

Wicomico netted a penalty shot less than three minutes into the sec-

ond half.

Senior captain Kevin Beck tallied the Seahawks’ fourth goal, before junior captain John Karacoulakis scored back-to-back breakaway goals in less than three minutes.

Junior Cooper Houck made it 7-1 with about 13 minutes remaining in the game.

Senior captain Brett Berquist recorded five saves in goal for Decatur.

“We’re making good progress,” Greenwood said. “We’re steadily building.”

Decatur will battle the Kent Island Buccaneers on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in Stevensville.

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Stephen Decatur junior Drew Haueisen looks for a teammate to pass to during Wednesday’s contest against Wicomico.

Worcester Prep golf team comes out on top again

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(Above) Worcester Prep senior captain Henry Taboh, “a rock” for the team defense, carries the ball out of the back during Tuesday’s game against Gunston Day in Berlin. Worcester won 3-1. (Left) Prep junior Gavin Carmody battles for the ball with a Gunston player. He scored Worcester’s first goal.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 28, 2018) The Worcester Prep golf team outshot its Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference opponents during Wednesday’s competition at Nutter’s Crossing in Salisbury.

“They played well,” Prep Coach Don McMullen said. “They continue to improve as a team and I think they will get better. We haven’t peaked yet.”

Worcester Prep carded a 185. Salisbury Christian finished with a 203 and Salisbury School tallied a 208.

Senior captain Colin Miller earned medalist honors, shooting a 41. Seniors Jacob Meakin (45) Matt Durkin, a team captain (46), and Nick Lange (53) also contributed to the victory.

The three schools will again go head-to-head on Monday at Nutter’s Crossing at 3:30 p.m.

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Decatur volleyball team scores wins over Bayside foes

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 28, 2018) The Stephen Decatur volleyball team earned back-toback victories over Bayside Conference opponents on the road this week.

The Lady Seahawks took a trip down Route 113 to compete against the Pocomoke Warriors on Tuesday and won all three games.

Decatur took the first game, 25-22, the second, 25-21, and outscored the Warriors, 25-18, in the third.

Senior captain Grace Beres had eight aces and five assists. Senior captain Adriana Serpe chipped in with four aces and four kills. Junior Summer Vorsteg added one ace, four kills and two blocks.

“The girls controlled the tempo of the game really well. They were strong at the net and had consistently good passes. I am very proud of them,” Decatur Coach Sara Patrick said. “Pocomoke is a scrappy team that refuses to go down without a fight. I always enjoy watching them play.”

On Wednesday, the competitions were close, but Decatur pulled out a three-game victory over the Snow Hill Eagles.

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(Left) Stephen Decatur junior Sarah Engle battles for the ball with a Snow Hill player during Tuesday’s competition in Berlin. She scored one goal in the game. (Right) Decatur junior Caela Berrie is in a footrace with two Snow Hill players. Decatur won 4-1.

Decatur won the first game, 25-17, and then took the next two, 25-23.

Serpe had three aces, nine kills and six digs. Vorsteg contributed with two aces, three kills, two blocks, one assist and two digs. Sophomore Brooklyn Pugner added three aces, one kill, two blocks, seven assists and three digs.

“They went to work when it mattered,” Patrick said. “Serving was an issue, but we did a good job with smart hits and our defense.”

Decatur will host the North Dorchester Eagles on Tuesday at 5 p.m. in Berlin.

Additional forwards lead to more goals for soccer team

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 28, 2018) The Stephen Decatur girls’ soccer team outscored the Snow Hill Eagles, 4-1, on Tuesday in Berlin.

Juniors Sarah Engle and Alyssa Romano and sophomore Macy Dill scored goals in the first half for Decatur. At halftime, the Lady Seahawks led 3-1.

Senior Rachel Haskell netted Decatur’s fourth goal about a minute and a half into the second half.

Decatur goalie, junior Isy Kristick,

stopped two Snow Hill shots.

“The girls played well. We worked on a more offensive lineup and I think it benefited us,” Decatur Coach Maggie Berke said.

Maggie Berke “We’ve been struggling to score goals … so we placed three players as forwards, where previously we only had one or two.”

Decatur will take a trip to Stevensville on Tuesday to play the Kent Island Buccaneers at 5:30 p.m.

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Decatur golf looks to clench top spot in Bayside South

WP girls’ soccer team shuts out ESIAC opponents

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 28, 2018) The Worcester Prep girls’ soccer team shut out two Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference opponents this week.

On Monday, the Lady Mallards traveled to Centreville to battle the Gunston Day Herons. The Prep squad won 6-0, scoring three goals in each half.

Freshman Natalie Carol Hartnett Brushmiller netted three of the team’s goals. Freshmen Anna Carpenter and Morgan White, and senior captain Delaney Abercrombie, had one goal apiece.

Prep goalie, senior Gracie Gardner, a team captain, recorded one save.

“They played very well together and distributed the ball well,” Prep Coach Carol Hartnett said. “They had some amazing crosses and opportunities on offense because of their ball control.”

On Wednesday, the Mallards battled the Salisbury Christian Jaguars in Salisbury. They came home with a 7-0 victory.

Worcester tallied two goals in the first half and five in the second.

SUPER

GAME MVP The Bank of Ocean City sponsors the Stephen Decatur High School football team and following each game, a most valuable player is chosen. As part of its annual $500 pledge, the bank makes a donation to the Stephen Decatur High School Athletic Boosters in that player’s name. Decatur junior Devin Waters was the MVP for game four. Decatur lost last Friday’s game against Kent Island 27-6. He ran the ball nine times for 61 yards and had one touchdown. He also made seven tackles.

Pictured, from left, are Coach Bob Knox, Waters and Caleb Miller from the Bank of Ocean City.

“They worked on keeping their shape and took some nice shots,” Hartnett said. “We had a fabulous second half.”

Brushmiller had another hat trick.

Carpenter scored two goals and Abercrombie and junior Mesa Cammack

netted one each.

Gardner made one save.

Worcester will take on the Salisbury School Dragons today, Friday, in Salisbury at 4 p.m. When the two teams met on Sept. 10, the Prep team won 7-0.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 28, 2018) The Stephen Decatur and James M. Bennett golf teams tied for first place during Tuesday’s seven-school match at River Run Golf Club in Berlin.

“It was a great match on a tough golf course after all the rain,” Decatur Coach Dan Stearman said.

“The team really played great and it took everyone to hold off BenDan Stearman nett.”

Senior captain Hayden Snelsire led Decatur, shooting a 39.

Senior captain Emily Malinowski and juniors Brady Leonard and Blake Marshall all carded 42s.

Decatur and Bennett teams both scored 165s. Parkside followed with a 187.

Decatur has won five of the nine matches played so far this season. There are three competitions remaining.

If Decatur can win two of the last three, the Seahawks will clench the top spot in the Bayside Conference South.

The next match is Tuesday at Great Hope Golf Course in Westover at 3:30 p.m.

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Autumn season sets in for resort

By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (Sept. 28, 2018) September is the month. I’ve always had this idea, this feeling, and it’s more than a notion.

September cools out, both literally and figuratively. September is the start of the fall season as far as those who keep statistics are concerned, the meteorologists, the weathermen and women.

Generally September’s air will dry out and its temperatures will ease off. In the more modern, hip vernacular, September is chill.

Dress of the day is still shorts and Tshirts. It’s kind of like “summer-light.”

You’re not going to be sweating bullets and needing or even wanting air conditioning.

Open windows and fresh air will be more rule than exception. Needing heat is just around the corner but not now, not just yet.

Town and the surrounding areas feel this too. The summer hordes of tourists have eased off with school back in session and families with school-age children having already taken their vacations.

There are still plenty of people around but the pace is less frantic and more re-

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laxed. Once again the operative word is “chill.” Some businesses will even close a few days a week or maybe even close completely for the season.

As if to oppose all of this chilling out the surf seems to wake up. The Atlantic ocean is at peak tropical storm, hurricane season. It’s “open for business” as they say.

I keep, at least, a loose record of surf, wind and atmospheric conditions. The surf is checked every day and with the aid of a NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) weather radio and local forecasts the tools are there to have a good idea of what’s going on in the ocean and surrounding air and land mass.

There’s been some kind of surf every day in the month of September, at times of significant size.

Unfortunately, much of our local winds have not been as favorable, coming from side shore or onshore directions, that is north, northeast, east, southeast or south.

These factors, coupled with the result of beach replenishment and our sand bottom beach break always trying to equalize has not made for the best of conditions.

Granted, there’s been a consistency that has been commanding of one’s attention, but the quality has left a lot to be desired. Still, with a little gumption, time and energy, one could probably get a session and ride a few waves everyday this past month.

A lot of this swell action was due to

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Hurricane Florence, the bullet, which we in this area, fortunately dodged. Our friends to the south in the Carolinas are still dealing with flood waters from the tremendous rains of Florence and will be for some time to come.

So there it is. A few notes on the favored month of September. Despite the extolling of its virtues, in truth it really wasn’t what I had hoped it to be. I was still sweating bullets through the middle of the month and only got in the water a

handful of times.

Now, September is still my most favored month due to a lot of factors, with its usually good surf at or near the top of the list. But right behind the favor of September is the month of October and all that it might have in store.

Maybe this year October will become the new September. We’ll have to wait and see.

— Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop in Ocean City.

Charity golf tournament, Oct. 11 (Sept. 28, 2018) The Coastal Association of Realtors will hold its first Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Coastal Realtors Foundation on Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Ocean City Golf Club Seaside Course.

The Coastal Realtors Foundation is a charitable fund held by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. The fund aims to help local real estate professionals support the causes most important to them. Funding will be accessible to members of Coastal through an application process administered by the association.

“This event will be a great opportunity to network and have fun, while raising money for our local charities,” Coastal President Joel Maher said.

A shotgun start is scheduled at 1 p.m. and the tournament is a four-per-

son scramble with all levels of players welcome. The cost to participate is $400 per team.

Players without a team are welcome to register for $100 and will be assigned.

Teams who also wish to sponsor a tee sign will receive a discount. Prizes will be awarded for the best and worst scores.

Included in the cost of registration are green fees, golf cart rental, a swag bag, drink tickets, snacks and a full dinner.

The title sponsor for this event is Nations Lending Mid Atlantic, a direct residential mortgage lender offering expertise in every area of mortgage lending. For more information on Nations Lending, visit www.facebook.com/NationsLendingMidAtlantic.

Sponsorships are still available for the tournament. For more information, visit www.coastalrealtors.org.

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