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Mayor: H2Oi has no place in resort Council to consider tough choices after underground car rally gets nightmarish

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Oct. 6, 2017) In the aftermath of what Ocean City officials called a “horrible” car rally weekend, Mayor Rick Meehan called on the council, residents and business owners to unite to prevent such an event from happening again. “Those that came here that disrespected our community, challenged our police and wore tickets as badges aren’t wanted here,” he said during Monday’s council session. “The type of behavior we saw was unacceptable. We need to discourage and displace this event. It’s going to be painful, because it’ll probably disrupt our citizens and businesses to do what we need to do.” Ocean City Police and other law

enforcement agencies arrested 78 people between Sept. 28 and Oct. 1, after hundreds of young car enthusiasts descended on resort in loud, low and often customized compact cars for a gathering created through social media. Ostensibly, they would have been here for the annual water-cooled Volkswagen/Audi show known as H2Oi, but that event was postponed when the show sponsor had difficulty lining up a headquarters location. That did not dissuade the element that made the weekend miserable for residents, other visitors and standard motorists. Police Chief Ross Buzzuro said police responded to 2,735 calls last weekend, and most of them involved large unruly crowds attempting to provoke a fight. Several officers suffered minor injuries while making arrests. Those injured included a Worcester County Sheriff deputy and an Ocean City officer who apparently

were intentionally hit by a car by a teen allegedly trying to avoid arrest for marijuana possession. While that teen was charged with various counts of attempted murder, most arrests were for disorderly conduct, open container, assault and other charges. “There were a handful of visitors this weekend who came to simply enjoy our city,” Buzzuro said in a press release. “Unfortunately, it was the vast majority of the participants that quickly ruined it for everyone, with unruly behavior and zero respect for our laws and property.” Twenty-eight crashes were reported last weekend, one of which involved a pedestrian. An Ocean City Police patrol officer struck an unidentified pedestrian Friday night when he made a left turn on Coastal Highway near 56th Street. The 26-year-old man was treated on the scene and later flown to See MEEHAN Page 5

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Oct. 6. 2017) Construction of the long-planned median fence and LED street light project for Coastal Highway will begin in two weeks so the work will be completed by the summer, the State Highway Administration said last week. Although this project was packaged with the annual street repaving project, the SHA will first focus on building the five-foot-tall fence and light posts on the median from 26th Street to 62nd Street. Con- ‘Work may take struction will place from start on Oct. 17. “The first sunrise to sunset order of business in spring 2018 to will be the memeet the dian. It is more Memorial Day than likely that deadline.’ the resurfacing Charlie portion of the project will begin Gischlar in early spring with completion by early Memorial Day,” SHA media relations manager Charlie Gischlar said. It remains unclear where the median construction work will start, but Gischlar said that the crews could begin work as early as 7 a.m. “It’s likely that motorists can expect single- and occasional double-lane closures [on the left] during the median fence installation,” he said. “Work may take place from sunrise to sunset in spring 2018 to meet the Memorial Day deadline. Decreased traffic volumes can permit this.” The SHA estimates that 48,000 vehicles travel Coastal Highway daily. For months, the mayor and City Council have coordinated with the SHA on pedestrian barrier that would run on the medians from the Route 90 bridge to the convention center drive. That stretch was supposed to be the first phase of a larger project to funnel See PROJECT Page 6

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City to expand water facilities on VFW site New water treatment plant planned for 66th Street spot purchased for $795K

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Oct. 6, 2017) The former site of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post on 66th Street is destined to become Ocean City government property, following the City Council’s approval Monday night of a deal to buy the land for $795,000. Public Works Director Hal Adkins said he plans to build a new water treatment plant in the VFW’s place.

“We’ve been planning for a number of years of constructing a new treatment plant mid-island, and we happened to be at the right place and the right time,” he said. “We’ve been working on this since 2011, and it’s just now starting to come together. That day of construction is not for another four or five years.” The public works department recently commissioned a study of a treatment plant design. Ultimately, resort officials would use the 66th Street facility to replace a nearly half-century-old treatment plant at 44th Street. “It’s the oldest one we have, it has outdated technology and it’s

landlocked,” Adkins said. “We’re surrounded by developments like the bank, the 45th Street Village and the bay. We’ve built wall-towall and we have no ability to expand there.” The 44th Street location also has no desalination capability, which could be needed some day. There is room to expand the water treatment plants at 14th and 136th for this equipment. The 14th Street plant can process eight million gallons a day. Adkins hopes that the future mid-town plant will process between 12-14 MGD. “We’re not facing an imminent

need for desalination at this time, but it would be remiss not to acknowledge we may face the day where it’s necessary,” he said. Although construction is years away, Adkins assured the residents that he plans to design the 66th street facility in line with the neighborhood’s aesthetics. “If you look at all our treatment plants, well houses and sewage pumping sites, they all look like condos,” he said. “Rest assured, you’ll drive by it and not even know it’s there.” The property sale agreement will go through a second reading on Oct. 16 before the decision is final.

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Meehan: business, residents need to support city’s stance Continued from Page 1 Peninsula Regional Medical Center via Maryland State Police Trooper 4 helicopter. He was released that night with minor injuries. A preliminary investigation showed that the Police SUV had a green light and the pedestrian was legally in the crosswalk. Ocean City police and members from five other agencies made 1,263 traffic stops over the four days, but Meehan said that it still wasn’t enough. “You saw the stops, but you also saw people passing them by,” he said Monday night. “We all know we have to take extreme measures to discourage this event, and I think all options should be on the table.” The City Council all agreed with the mayor, but each of them offered different perspectives on how to proceed. “I just don’t know what the answer is at this point,” Councilman Wayne Hartman said. “It’s not a secret the work [the police have done] and it wasn’t enough. Maybe we need inspection stations at entrances to town. If they have illegal exhaust systems or whatever, we can stop them before they come to town.” Hartman asked the City Manager Doug Miller to keep the issue on the agenda and asked Councilman Dennis Dare, the Police Commission chairman, to bring in county Sheriff Reggie Mason and the Maryland State Police to brainstorm ideas. Dare suggested looking into if there could be a legal recourse for promoters who stage unwanted events. “Everyone says to get more enforcement, and we saw maxed-out resources and police. It’s not the solution,” he said. “Even though this event was cancelled, it’s been pro-

moted for a year. We need to go to the promoter and say we’re not interested, or there could be pending legal action. We’re past the point to put a Band-Aid on what’s broken.” Councilmen John Gehrig and Matt James both said it was time to lean heavily on local businesses. “There’s no off-switch for this. We need to work with our industry partners, and they need to offer solutions,” Gehrig said. “Saying we don’t want them doesn’t do anything. We need change and it’s going to require all of us working together.” James had blunter terms for it. “This weekend was horrible,” he said. “I work with hotels, and this is a perfect example of bad business and not what we should want. Hopefully, we’ll hear from you [the public] on ideas in the future.” Council President Lloyd Martin, who runs two uptown 7-Elevens said he found no benefit to this event. “We’re trying to make this a family resort and make this something we’re proud of, but this is not something we’re proud of,” Martin said. “We’re not proud of the events that come in and ruin the quality of life for our residents and visitors. We’re not just about making a dollar, we’re about making this a great community for our residents and visitors.” Meehan suggested cutting down the lanes on Coastal Highway as a necessary evil for the next H2Oi show. “[We and] all of the businesses, all of the residents have to be strong,” he said. “I hope when it comes time to make those hard decisions, the mayor and council stands strong and the business community respects those decisions. Let’s keep this discussion going forward and get the word out that Ocean City is not going to tolerate this type of activity.”

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Attempted murder charges filed after driver hits police By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Oct. 6, 2017) For the first time in seven years, Ocean City Police fired their weapons in the line of duty, as a Delaware teenager struck two officers with his car as he attempted to avoid arrest. A 2010 Chevrolet Malibu operated by Antonio Ambrosino, 18, of Seaford, Delaware, struck an unidentified Ocean City Police officer and an unnamed supervisor at the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office late Sunday, according to police. Both officers were taken to a nearby hospital and treated for minor injuries. Around 11:10 p.m., police spotted Ambrosino and Arkad Espinal, 20, of Shillington, Pennsylvania sitting in the parked car behind the shopping center on 33rd Street. After the deputy radioed to other police his intent to check, three Ocean City police officers came to assist. The deputy and an officer approached the car from opposite sides, while two other officers remained near the rear of the car. As the deputy approached the driver’s side, he reported seeing a bag of marijuana on Ambrosino’s lap, according to charging documents. When Ambrosino and Espinal saw police approaching, they attempted to hide the marijuana, according to a press release. Ambrosino reportedly ignored commands to roll down the driver’s window, instead choosing to put the car into reverse. Ambrosino allegedly accelerated, pinning the deputy to another car. Then he put the car into drive and accelerated forward, driving directly at an Ocean City officer, who had already drawn his gun. Before the car struck the officer, he reportedly fired one shot toward the Chevrolet’s windshield, according to charging documents. The car struck the officer, sending him flying over the hood and onto the roof of the car. Ambrosino then continued to drive to 34th Street, throwing the officer onto the hood of a vehicle parked nearby, as a second officer fired a shot at the suspects. Neither Ambrosino or Espinal were hit by the rounds fired by the officers.

After fleeing the parking lot, the Chevrolet reportedly stopped at the dead end on 41st Street bayside. Espinal ran, but was caught by police. Ambrosino left the car and ran into the marsh leading into Isle of Wight Bay.Natural Resources Police officers on land used night-vision goggles to find Ambrosino about 400 feet from shore and guided a patrol boat to the suspect. The state police’s helicopter, Trooper 4, was also called in to assist. When Natural Resources Police officers found Ambrosino in the water, he claimed he would rather die than go to jail, according a press release. He was brought on board the patrol boat and placed under arrest. Espinal later told investigators that he was sharing a half-pound of marijuana with Ambrosino, according to charging documents. Maryland State Police are investigating the shooting. On Tuesday, troopers executed a search warrant on the car and found a BB pistol, a bag of suspected hallucinogenic mushrooms, about a half-pound of suspected marijuana, several baggies, a knife and a notebook containing a log of apparent drug transactions. State Police Media Communications Director Greg Shipley said the contraband would be forwarded to the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division laboratory for analysis. Ambrosino has been charged with two counts each of attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, attempted manslaughter, first-degree assault and second-degree assault, as well as one count each of reckless endangerment, possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Espinal is charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. “Additional charges are possible, pending further consultation with the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office,” Shipley said. Both men were transferred to the Worcester County Jail, where Ambrosino is being held without bond. Espinal is out on a $3,000 bond.

Project includes lights, shrubs Continued from Page 1 pedestrians to marked crosswalks by installing a sand dune-style fence on the medians. The project also includes landscaping the median to make crossings look impossible to jaywalkers. The LED lights would also be installed to increase visibility of pedestrians while the cross. Construction had been scheduled to start in January, but was postponed

when the sole bid came in over the budget of $4.5 million. The project was extended another 14 blocks south and rebid this year. George & Lynch signed on for $6.48 million. A proposed second phase of the project would run from 26th Street south to Ninth Street, and the next stage would focus on the highway from Route 90 to the Delaware line, depending on state funding.

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Big drop in funding affects inlet maintenance dredging Army Corps, National Park Service fights Assateague erosion, but aids harbor By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Oct. 6, 2017) As an Army Corps of Engineers dredge returns this weekend for a three-day run to clear what it can from dangerous shoaling hotspots in the Ocean City Inlet, meetings continue between elected officials and agencies to find a more complete solution to the never-ending problem. If the navigational conditions of the state’s only ocean-facing harbor seem worse than they did only five or six years ago, that’s because maintenance funding for the project has been halved since then. “We used to get two 60-day visits per year, and we’re now seeing about two 30-day visits per year,” Chris

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Carozza have each gathered various agencies and interests in order to determine a path forward. The most recent actions have been to survey the inlet, again, to see if the channel itself should be moved to increase navigability.

‘Someone up the chain said if the funding is not in balance, the deal ends. So we started scaling back.’ Chris Gardner, Army Corps of Engineers spokesman Worcester County is developing an economic impact study of the inlet on the area to underscore how important it is to the local economy. However, commercial harbors in need of repair are ranked not by their relative importance, but by how much

seafood they bring in. If local fishing businesses start to flee, the Ocean City Inlet may fall down farther on the list than it already is. “We got some immediate action and got the wheels turning,” Mathias said of the meetings held during the summer. “The best news is the commercial fishermen and charter boat captains can feel like the government is working for them.” Charter boat catches, Mathias said, may not be factored into the ranking system, but, he said, members of the group are looking into this situation. “At its most basic, because there is less funding, we’re only dredging about half as much, but you can’t rely on an ecological project having an incidental benefit forever. For now, we’ll dredge as we are able based on the funding,” Gardner said.

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Diakonia, county homeless committee start next steps

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Oct. 6, 2017) Diakonia and other members of the Worcester County Homeless Committee are preparing to reach out to the area’s homeless population and see how they can help. “We partner with a lot of different groups — local and county government, churches, the health department, hospitals — to knit together a safety net for the individuals and get them connected to mainstream services,” Diakonia Executive Director Claudia Nagle said. “That partnership is critical. Our primary goal is to help [the homeless individuals] find housing so we can address other issues, such as if they need counseling or mental health treatment.” The Worcester County Homeless Committee, which was established 14 years ago and meets quarterly, met last Wednesday to coordinate outreach efforts on two fronts: resource days and the point-in-time count. Resource days are when Diakonia and other service providers meet with members of the homeless community at places such as the Atlantic Methodist Church’s soup kitchen, and offer assistance to those that are in need. “It’s not the only time that we conduct outreach,” Nagle said. “But we do coordinate throughout the county because the needs of people in different communities are different. We also try to have a different representation of services that people might need to access. It’s sometimes easier to access it in that manner than to get transportation to Snow Hill.” The point-in-time count is when organizations will count the homeless population in the county. This is to provide accurate data to help the Worcester County Homeless Committee with its planning. Last January, 37 people were identified, a total that might have been affected by a change in out-

reach strategies that year. “Usually, we count one or two, but these [37 people] did not become homeless over a year,” Nagle said. “We engaged a variety of groups; we went out early in the morning, and we shared information that we’d be doing the count for an all-encompassing approach.” Diakonia also worked with police to identify homeless camps and educated others to be respectful when speaking with the people that live there. Affordable housing for low-income families is one of the key problems in the tri-county area, she said. Speaking directly about Ocean City, jobs appear in the summer and disappear by the off-season, and affordable housing is hard to find in the warmer months. “We receive about 200 calls a month looking for housing,” Nagle said. “Some of those might be repeat calls from the tri-county area, but it speaks to the number of families and people across the region that need assistance.” Diakonia coordinates with other agencies in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties to help provide housing. The nonprofit also supports veterans and families of veterans who have lost their housing in the tri-county area. Another service Diakonia provides is the Emergency Solutions Grant for homeless citizens and families in Worcester and Wicomico County. Overall, the organization touches 11,000 people a year through its different services, including its food pantry and providing affordable items to those starting over at the thrift store. Nagle said Diakonia maintains an open dialogue with the council and commissioners. “We’re going to continue working with our partners, and build relationships with the disenfranchised,” she said. “Once you continue to get to know them, maybe one will decide to come in.”

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Three-day session identifies council priorities for resort

“The problem is that we need more revenue for the general fund. As the cost of living rises, we need to pay for it. If we’re really going to do this, then we need to think about a full percent inBy Katie Tabeling crease to buy more bait [to bring in Staff Writer tourists],” he said. “It’s something bitter (Oct. 6, 2017) The Ocean City Council today but good for us tomorrow. I’m and various department heads were se- against arbitrarily raising room tax, so questered in the convention center for we need to have a plan and involve the three days last week to discuss their vi- Tourism Commission and talk about sion for Ocean City’s future and how to this.” make it happen. Gehrig also suggested that the city Led by Catherine Tuck of Parrish could spend some of the revenue on the Novak Consulting, city officials updated potential outdoor sports complex that the strategic plan through broad strokes. the Worcester County Commissioners Wednesday and Thursday involved have been considering. The council fully planning exercises, and Friday focused endorsed the idea of a sports complex. on the council’s priorities, while the staff “Northside Park and the convention concentrated on finding solutions. center both have limited capacity for To some council members’ disap- these events, and it’d give us a great oppointment, the discussion of how to pay portunity to rebrand the town,” said to implement those proposed solutions Councilman Matt James. “It’d probably was delayed again. Tuck stressed that the put all the conflicts off-island, and would city needed to think big before drafting a bring in additional revenue, working financial strategic plan. with our Rec Department, the chamber “All of this will come back together, and the [Maryland] Stadium Authority.” but not in the exact timeline or the exact Mayor Rick Meehan, who was the way that you have hoped, but I believe point on the motor events brainstorming that this is the first step,” Tuck said Fri- session, pointed out that Ocean City’s day. “The long term sports marketing financial plan will would do little to recome next, after you ‘I think we need to explore other place the lost revenue reach good conclu- lines of thinking, like a rebate if the car shows were sions on these ideas from the county or a favorable rescheduled. and operational “Some of the car agreement of shared services.’ events projects.” will need to be Councilman John Gehrig moved or eliminated, The final day of strategic planning like H2Oi, since they’re began with councilmembers literally no longer compatible with our brand,” marking their priorities on a board. Ear- Meehan said. “We’re going to have to lier that week, each councilmember had find a replacement to quantify the room written concepts that they felt were im- nights — a volleyball tournament can’t portant to the resort’s success on a Post- replace that.” It note. The mayor added that this could be The thirteen items that had the most the time for tough decisions, and the first dots were considered council priorities. could be moving Cruisin’ Ocean City Among these are: privatizing the back to April. Boardwalk, a potential room tax in“We’ll work with our partners on fucrease, moving the motor vehicle events, ture events, branding and where we see the sports complex and workforce hous- this event in the future,” he said. “We ing. need to create something like that first Resort staff worked with coun- event 27 years ago when there weren’t cilmembers to develop possible next many visitors.” steps for each of these items. Tax differential was one council priAs for privatizing the Boardwalk, ority item that had more questions than Councilman Wayne Hartman said that answers, according to Gehrig’s brainthis would solve the council’s issues in storming session. regulating it. He said that City Solicitor “I think we need to explore other lines Guy Ayres and City Engineer Terry of thinking, like a rebate from the county McGean could explore that idea, in or a favorable agreement of shared servterms of forming a private agreement, ices,” Gehrig said. “We need to answer similar to the fishing pier. this question: are we willing to not pay “We all know that we spent hundreds for the services that are duplicated? Are of thousands of dollars in legal fees [on we willing to handle it ourselves?” As for workforce housing, counthe busker lawsuit],” he said. “The benefits of [privatizing] is to maintain a his- cilmembers proposed that Planning Ditoric element of Ocean City, and it could rector Bill Neville consider finding accomplish more regulation and there housing standards and creating incentives could be monetary aspects associated for business owners. The idea is that happy J-1 visa students or other employwith the Boardwalk performers.” Councilman John Gehrig spoke ees would be happier working and living about possibly making a bold choice in in Ocean City and later return or serve as increasing the room tax from 4.5 percent advocates for future workers. to 5.5 percent to benefit both the general Resort officials also discusses the See PLANNING Page 12 fund and the hotel industry.

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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Oct. 6, 2017) Ocean City Police have recently recovered a large number of items suspected to have been stolen from cars last month, and are asking residents and visitors who may have been victims of theft to come forward. “We are still sorting out exactly how many victims we have,” Police Public Affairs Specialist Lindsay Richard said. “There was quite a bit of unclaimed stolen property that was found. It’s change, electronics, anything that you may commonly keep in your car.” Ocean City Police launched an investigation after several reports of thefts from cars were made between Sept. 13-21. Richard said the thefts were not in any particular area, but

were more opportunistic in nature each of the cars was unlocked. Many think that this is common sense, but the vast majority of our thefts from vehicles occur when the car is unlocked, rather than the suspect breaking into them,” Richard said. Police have identified two suspects, who may have been stealing to support drug habits. The investigation is still ongoing, and charges are pending. Several items are currently unclaimed. Citizens that believe that they may be a victim of theft are asked to contact Detective David Whitmer at 410-520-5390 or dwhitmer@oceancitymd.gov. Ocean City Police also recommend always locking car doors, and to never leave windows down. Residents are also encouraged to not put packages or shopping bags in plain view, as visible packages increase the chances of a vehicle breakin.

Court date set for Snow Hill clerk accused of felony theft Accused of pocketing some $169K in town’s money between 2014 and 2017 By Greg Ellison Staff Writer Oct. 6, 2017) Former Snow Hill account clerk Erica Holland, 32, turned herself in to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office in Snow Hill last Thursday after being indicted last Tuesday by a Worcester County Grand Jury for felony theft over $100,000. The case, referred to the Maryland Office of the State Prosecutor by the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office, is being handled by State Prosecutor Emmet Davitt. In a press release last Tuesday,

Davitt’s office alleged Holland stole about $169,000 from the Town of Snow Hill between Aug. 2014 and April 2017. Holland, who began her employment with Snow Hill in January 2014, was removed from her position at Town Hall during business hours on April 24. A jury trial is scheduled for Jan. 8 in Worcester County Circuit Court. Ocean City criminal defense attorney Peter Wimbrow III has been retained to represent Holland. She has been released on bond. Prior to the jury trial in January, Holland is due in court for a motions hearing on Dec. 4. Holland is married to Worcester County Jail Assistant Warden Fulton Holland.

Planning session a starting point for further discussion Continued from Page 11 wind farms, the bike path, potentially expanding OCDC, installing midtown ocean block parking meters, possibly creating a parking permit for property owners and increasing the year-round resident base. Afterwards, the mayor and the City Council sat down with Finance Administrator Martha Bennett to look over a financial strategic plan that would account for several projects that were deferred for later discussion. The council will review what various

department heads have earmarked as priority projects that need to be financed with Bennett on Oct. 11. Tuck stressed that the City Council themselves must make the next steps in the upcoming weeks. “Your next steps are to talk with [City Manager Doug Miller] about taking this work plan in more detail and asking more questions of your staff,” she said. “This isn’t a document that ends. It may change with the legislature or a number of things. You can change your strategies and continue these conversations.”

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TAKING A STAND Ocean City Beach Patrol Assistant Crew Chief Alex Siegel does some maintenance to one of the stands last week. The OCBPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final day on duty was Sunday, Sept. 24. Lifeguards will return to the stands Memorial Day weekend.

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Hitting a horse Da’John Pittman, 20, of Hurlock, Maryland was charged with interfering with police animals on Sept. 30. Pittman allegedly slapped Tucker, an Ocean City Police horse, on his rear leg, when police were trying to disperse a rowdy crowd around 32nd Street and Coastal Highway around 10:20 p.m.

Inciting burnouts At least six men were arrested last weekend after allegedly encouraging H2Oi drivers to drive recklessly on Ocean City’s roads. On Sept. 28, police arrested Servio J. Pinto, 22, of Abington, Pennsylvania after he allegedly yelled at drivers with a megaphone at the traffic signal on 33rd Street around 9 p.m. At one point, Pinto approached a woman in a car stopped a red light and screamed instructions on how to burn out, according to reports. Tyler Garrity, 20, of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania and Daniel Ortiz, 19, of Ridgefield, New Jersey, were also arrested that night at 56th Street. The pair also shouted at drivers with a megaphone. Stephen Carney IV, 19, of Blenhiem, New Jersey and Tyler P. Perez, 19, of Turnersville, New Jersey were seen standing in the middle of the street near 57th Street

and yelling at drivers on Sept. 29. They reportedly called those who did not burn out derogatory names. Traffic backed up while Carney and Perez stood in the middle of the street, according to charging documents. Jose Alvarez, 24, of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania was also arrested that night after he was seen screaming into a megaphone on the corner of 33rd Street. All men were charged with disorderly conduct, and Garrity and Servio were charged with possession of an open alcoholic beverage.

Assaulting police Demetri Grigsby, 23, of Hampton, Virginia was arrested after he assaulted a Maryland State Police trooper, dislocating his shoulder on Oct. 1. The trooper stopped Grigsby around 2 a.m. because he was reportedly standing in the bus lane on 49th Street, encouraging drivers to spin their tires. Grigsby reportedly ignored the trooper when he told him to stop, and started screaming at him. Grigsby fought the trooper, injuring his shoulder. He stopped struggling when another officer threatened to deploy his Taser. Grigsby was charged with second-degree assault, intentionally causing injury to a police officer,

Kenneth L. Welch, 57, of Delmar was arrested after he allegedly tried to drive while drunk on Sept. 28. Ocean City Police said that Welch had parked his Mazda truck on the beach on 68th Street around 5 p.m. and was visibly intoxicated. Officers could smell the odor of alcohol on him when they questioned him. He blew a .25 on a breathalyzer, according to reports.

a replica firearm on a midtown street in the late hours of Sept. 29. Plainclothes cops saw Justin Z. Hess, 31, pull a gun from his waistband after a slight altercation with a man on Trimper Avenue. After everyone in the area fled, Hess got into his Dodge truck and drove south, according to police reports. Police stopped the truck near 33rd Street and arrested Hess. Officers found the gun, which was a replica, and a cup of beer where Hess was sitting. He was charged with disorderly conduct, reckless endangerment, possession of a gun replica and open container of alcohol.

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Bryan Ramirez-Felipe, 20, of Georgetown, Delaware was charged with driving under the influence after he backed into another car on 32nd Street and Coastal Highway. Police said that Ramirez-Felipe struck another car’s rear door with his BMW. Ramirez-Felipe reportedly smelled like alcohol and blew a .13 on a breathalyzer.

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Ocean City Police arrested a 26year-old man after finding a semi-automatic handgun in his car during a Continued on Page 18

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Pair connected to dealing heroin Ocean City police also find marijuana operation, silver bars and $52,000 in cash

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Oct. 6, 2017) A Worcester County grand jury indicted two Bishopville residents last week for crimes connected to dealing heroin and marijuana in Ocean City and throughout Worcester County. Socrates G. Pikounis, 52, is charged with possession with intent to distribute heroin, marijuana, plus 11 other drug related charges and two counts of child endangerment. Brenda L. Pikounis, 54, is charged with ten drug related charges and two counts of child endangerment. The investigation into Socrates Pikounis started in 2016 after a resort

resident tipped off police to his alleged activities. In August, officers executed searches on Pikounisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; residence in the 11700 block of Back Creek Road in Bishopville and various other undisclosed locations in Worcester County. Police also stopped Pikounis on Aug. 9 in the area of the Route 90 and Route 113 junction north of Berlin. In the carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s center console, police found suspected heroin. Pikounis was arrested on the spot, and he apparently admitted to police that he was selling heroin across the county. Following the arrest, police executed search warrants on properties connected to Pikounis, eventually locating more than 200 baggies of heroin, roughly 90 jars of marijuana, thousands of manufactured marijuana products, like edibles, and a handgun.

In addition, police seized roughly $56,000 in cash, plus gold coins and silver bars valued at $2,500. Four cars were also seized. OCPD Public Affairs Specialist Lindsay Richard said that the Pikounisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; indictment is another step forward Worcester Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fight against drug trafficking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not only do we have a heroin dealer in custody but detectives seized a very large amount of marijuana and manufactured marijuana products,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of that will be destroyed and will never reach our population.â&#x20AC;? Trials are scheduled in January.

Continued from Page 16 traffic stop on Sept. 30. Officers stopped a Lincoln MKX driven by Arkeen Adkins of Millsboro, Delaware near 26th Street for playing his radio too loud. Adkins, who had been recently released from the Delaware Department of Corrections, was driving without a license. Police reported seeing what turned out to be a loaded 9mm handgun lying on the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side floor. A bundle of 10 baggies of suspected heroin were later found in the car. Adkins is charged with transportation of a handgun, possession of heroin and various other weapons charges.

Judge issues jail time for man in downtown defecation case By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Oct. 6, 2017) A man accused of exposing himself and throwing his own feces at people in August pleaded guilty to indecent exposure on Monday morning in Ocean City District Court. Kyle Frederick Smith, 23, of Port Royal, PennsylvaniaÂ was also charged with disorderly conduct. His attorney and Assistant Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney Brit-

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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Oct. 6, 2017) The South Point Village Townhomes Sanitary Service Area was created in late 1998 or early 1999, when the county commissioners accepted the treatment equipment used to supply the community in a building owned by the development’s homeowner’s association. A 2003 bond issue supplied the funds to hook the development into the Mystic Harbour water system, and the existing system stopped operation according to John Tustin, public works director. The county has been providing both water and sewer service to the development for the past 15 years. On Aug. 1, 2017, Tustin explained, that bond issue was paid off, which would allow the county to come in and remove the equipment and grant the homeowner’s association full use of the building that stored it. But first, it must dissolve the sanitary service area — and the county can’t do that without holding a public hearing, according to county code. The commissioners approved scheduling the required hearing on Nov. 21, during the board’s regular meeting.

Pa. man appeals sentence, has no criminal history Continued from Page 18 ing on the street and he pulled his boxers down to his ankles. “He then thrust his hips in a forward motion and shouted ‘hit me up Jesus,’ Roksiewicz said. “After he was arrested, witnesses came forwarded and reported that he urinated on cars and threw his own feces at people.” Indecent exposure carries a maximum sentence of three years in jail. Smith’s attorney, John Adams, argued for leniency since his client admitted he was not in his right mind. Smith also has no prior criminal record. “This is a young man who came here to have some beers with a friend and the next thing they knew, someone at the bar kept buying them shots,” Adams said. “He woke up in jail with no idea what happened and he’s embarrassed by this.” Smith did not add any additional comments. Judge Patrick Cavanaugh did have words for Smith before he issued the sentence. “This has to be the worst indecent exposure case I’ve ever heard of,” he said. Cavanaugh ordered Smith pay a $500 fine, not including court costs and sentenced him to five months in jail. Smith has filed an appeal in his case and was released on a bond.

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Driver allegedly in midst of injecting drugs wrecks car Witnesses report seeing syringe in car, while police allege opioids were used

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 6, 2017) Anthony Roadarmel, 25, of Selbyville is facing multiple charges for allegedly driving while impaired by opioids, after crashing his car into a guardrail near the intersection of Route 113 and Carey Road in Berlin last Thursday evening. State police, who responded to the scene at approximately 6:46 p.m., said Roadarmel was northbound on Route 113 in a 2000 Chrysler 300, when he left the roadway and smashed into the guardrail, before stopping in a nearby wooded area. Eyewitness Stephanie Lisi, who was traveling directly in front of Roadarmel before the accident, recounted the experience. “I looked in the rearview mirror and he was flying up the road,” she said. As she attempted to increase her speed to avoid a collision, Lisi said she realized her options were limited. “I had nowhere to go because there was a woman on my right,” she said. “I heard what sounded like a giant gong,” she said. “The front end of his car t-boned the end of the guard rail. His car had turned sideways and was sliding behind me.” Lisi was among half a dozen people who pulled off the road to assist the driver. “They managed to get this guy out of the car,” she said. “He was slumped over with a cigarette in his mouth.” Although Roadarmel was able to recall his name and age, Lisi said those at the scene quickly concluded something was amiss.

“His speech was slurred and he was definitely disoriented,” she said. “He said, ‘I’m sore.’” Another observer noticed Roadarmel had a one-inch wide red mark between his forearm and wrist. “He was pulling something off his arm as we arrived,” she said. Lisi said a bystander noticed a syringe in Roadarmel’s vehicle. Troopers who contacted Roadarmel, the sole occupant of the vehicle, said he appeared impaired by opioids and was treated by EMS at the scene. He was taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center for additional treatment. After concluding Roadarmel was under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance, police said he subsequently refused to submit a blood sample. At that point, Roadarmel was charged with a handful of traffic citations and released. In addition to charges related to driving while impaired, he was also cited for failure to drive right of center, as well as reckless and negligent driving. Surveying the damage the following day, Lisi said the guardrail Roadarmel struck was mangled beyond belief. “It’s so surreal,” she said. “He almost ran myself, and the woman to the right of me, off the road. It’s a miracle he wasn’t killed.” In July 2016 Ocean City Police arrested Roadarmel for misdemeanor possession of a controlled dangerous substance and associated paraphernalia. Last October, Roadarmel was found guilty in District Court of one count of drug possession and was sentenced to 96 days in jail. Roadarmel is scheduled to go on trial for the incident on Jan. 22 in Snow Hill District Court.

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Fat Daddy’s, workers reach $260K settlement About $50K will go toward lawyer fees, remainder split between 25 employees

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Oct. 6, 2017) U.S. District Court Judge Richard Bennett approved a joint motion for settlement in the class action of 25 former Fat Daddy’s employees and the employer late last month, bringing the case to a close by awarding more than $214,000 to the plaintiffs. The average settlement amount was about $8,600 per employee, with the lowest award at $100 and the greatest in excess of $34,000. Lawyer’s fees were set at $50,000, according to the agreement. Two former employee’s claims were dismissed after analysis showed

they had not incurred any damages. Part of the settlement stipulates there is no finding of fault within the agreement. According to the settlement agreement, the dispute contained two kinds of plaintiffs: hourly kitchen workers, who alleged they worked more than 40 hours per week and were not paid overtime, and tipped workers, who also contended they worked more than 40 hours per week without overtime and were also occasionally required to perform nontipped work at a rate less than the required hourly minimum wage. During the discovery phase of the case, other issues arose, and were disputed by the defendants. The investigation found that “nearly all workers had deductions from pay to cover the cost of uniforms or other miscellaneous deduc-

tions, which were not consented to in writing and could have potentially reduced wages to less than the required minimum.” The defense, in turn, argued that the deductions were proper and had no impact on the minimum rates. Two workers alleged their hourly rate was reduced after the work had been performed without previous notice, which the defense explained as a one-time mistake. Six plaintiffs claimed they were hosted by Fat Daddy’s as part of the J-1 visa program and paid more than $1,000 for airfare, recruitment fees and visa expenses to assume jobs at the restaurant. The defense’s reply to this allegation was “the legal authority regarding the payment of a foreign worker’s travel expenses to the U.S.” and back is not applicable to the J-1 program. All six were awarded

$1,000 as a part of the settlement to cover these costs. The terms of the settlement included four parts, including the J-1 reimbursement to the applicable plaintiffs. The plaintiffs were awarded three times the alleged amount of unpaid overtime, calculated using a biweekly 80 hour standard, the amount of unpaid minimum wage multiplied by 2.33 using the same standard and a 100 percent reimbursement for deductions the plaintiffs believed were improper. The lead plaintiff, Brandon Ware, was also awarded an additional $1,900 for expenses, because he had turned down an earlier deal that was worth more than what was agreed to in this settlement.

Local homeless shelters receive $120K in grants

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Oct. 6, 2017) Kim Reynolds, budget accountant, noted in a response to Commissioner Chip Bertino’s question that both the Samaritan Shelter in Pocomoke City and West Ocean City’s Diakonia will get about $10,000 more between them as an annual Emergency Solutions Grant Agreement had increased from last year. Diakonia is slated to receive $90,200 to Samaritan Shelter’s $29,700. Both provide emergency housing in Worcester, among other services. Diakonia provides emergency and transitional housing, emergency food services, counseling and other assistance for its guests. It also offers counseling, guidance and assistance to those in danger of becoming homeless. Samaritan Shelter in Pocomoke City provides shelter to homeless people, offers free hot lunches on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and operates a food bank. This grant was established as part of the Homeless Housing Act of 1986 and has been modified by other legislation in the past 30 years, but offers a combination of state and federal dollars to support shelter operations. The two organizations will get grant funding to help defray the costs of running an emergency shelter, while Diakonia only will get additional money for prevention and rapid re-housing. No money was awarded to either organization for the other areas offered by the grant, such as street outreach, administrative costs and the Homeless Management Information System — a local database containing client information managed by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development department.

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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Oct. 6, 2017) The commissioners approved a bid proposal for repairs and restoration of more than a mile of curbs, valley gutters and curb heads in the Ocean Reef, Oyster Harbor, Deer Point, Whispering Woods and Mystic Harbour neighborhoods. The improvements will be paid for using leftover funds from the county’s unrestricted transportation grant. Public Works Director John Tustin said the county had not embarked on a project like this before, while Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw wondered if the county wasn’t setting a precedent by repairing curbs that may have been damaged by delivery trucks or other

business-related activities. “If it’s in our right-of-way, it’s our responsibility,” Tustin said. Commissioner Jim Bunting asked if the remaining funds in the transportation grant would be enough to cover the cost, and Tustin assured him there would be more than enough. Tustin estimated the cost of the repairs to be about $35 per foot. The project includes an end date of May 30, 2018 when all work is to be completed by the contractor. Penalties would be imposed on the contractor for missing the end date, with the amount ranging from $80 per day to $400 per day, based upon the final value of the contract. No start date was provided. Bids are being accepted until Oct. 23 at the Government Center in Snow Hill.

Summer STEM grants ending

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Oct. 6, 2017) For the past 15 years, county middle school students have participated in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) academies to help foster their education during the summertime. “The goal of the summer program is to make students think and be aware of what it’s like to be a scientist,” said Marlyn Barrett, coordinator of STEM instruction. This year, students in grades four

through eight learned about buoys and even created their own. They studied how mass, weight, density, displacement and volume affected how much weight each buoy could hold. In addition, the academy has a strong freshman orientation program for incoming ninth graders and serves a significant portion of students in poverty. All three 21st Century grants, which help fund the academies, are in their final year and school officials are currently trying to figure out how this program will continue to be funded.

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Partnerships continue to drive Cricket Center Worcester child advocacy includes social workers, therapists and prosecutors

By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Oct. 6, 2017) Officials from throughout the county and state gathered outside the Cricket Center in Berlin last Wednesday to talk about how far the only child advocacy center in Worcester County has come and what that has meant for area children. Worcester County States Attorney Beau H. Oglesby said partnerships, like those at the center, were critical to its success. “The task force concept works — it absolutely works. And it works in the drug [enforcement] environment and it’s critical when it comes to children

— what we can do to stop their abuse and what we can do to help them once the abuse has already occurred.” He said there are clear measurements to back up the center’s success. “It is with pleasure and reluctance — joy and sadness — that I tell you that, through the prosecution of individuals in Worcester County who have abused our most precious and our most vulnerable, we have achieved an incarceration year total in excess of 1,000 years,” he said. “That is a milestone … and its something that certainly is important for us to recognize and keep in our minds, that this is a very real problem. Not only my office and law enforcement and all of the stakeholders, but the judiciary also has bought into the significance and seriousness of these offenses.” Berlin Police Chief Arnold Down-

ing said it is vital that children who the Cricket Center, it put that puzzle experience abuse are not forgotten, together,” she continued. “Instead of and the center helps to ensure they looking through a lens at certain asare not. pects, you saw the whole picture and “The pains that they have and the we put the child first. pains their families have are some“Thank you — thank you — for all thing that live on, so we can protect the people involved in making the those other children just a little bit Cricket Center possible, because it better,” he said. truly is a model,” Marsh said. “I went Downing said Cricket Center from [being a] prosecutor where the board members bring together “peo- focus was on getting that person and ple from all differmaking them acent disciplines” to countable for what help with every- ‘The pains that they have and they’ve done to our thing from forensic children, to seeing equipment to family the pains their families have the other side of it, advocates. are something that live on, so to seeing the life cri“We really take sis center side we can protect those other that job seriously,” where we conhe said. “I’ve been children just a little bit better.’ tribute the counselhere since the being that happens Berlin Police Chief ginning, and I’m from the moment Arnold Downing very proud of the that child comes in, board that we’ve asall through the sembled and the work that you do.” process, whether you’re able to hold Life Crisis Center Executive Direc- someone accountable or not, and tor Abby Marsh said she spent most even after.” of her career as a prosecutor, includThe result, she said, is turning ing time at the Wicomico County children into survivors. State’s Attorney’s Office. “Thank you, [Cricket Center Exec“I saw the before and the after of a utive Director] Wendy [Myers], thank child advocacy center,” she said. “Be- you all of the stakeholders, and thank fore … the pieces of the puzzle were you law enforcement and the people all over the place … but maybe law who are really making an effort every enforcement wasn’t familiar with day to make our community a safer, everything that was going on. better place to be for everyone, but See MAJOR Page 26 “When the CAC came together in

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Major fundraiser coming for Cricket Center Continued from Page 24 especially for our children,” she said. Dawn Blades, a child protective services supervisor who works out of the Cricket Center, said she spent 16 years “in the field” and recalled many of the inadequacies of past practices. Before the Cricket Center, she said, child protective services would often follow up on reports of abuse by visiting children at schools. “We would get the nurse’s office or the guidance office, or some little vacant room that we could sit down [in] and talk with the child alone. And we would talk with them about, not only neglect or physical abuse, but we would talk to them about sex abuse — about their first sexual experience — and then we would send them back to class,” she said. “We’ve moved so far away from that. “Now they come to the center,

they’re interviewed somewhere where they can feel safe, [and] when they leave here they’re not going to go back to their classroom,” she said. “And their interview is video and audio recorded so they don’t have to tell their story over and over and over again.” She said a family advocate walks the parents, who are often just as traumatized as the children, through the process. Blades also raved about the level of therapy available through the center. “We get to connect them, right away, to what they need for that healing,” she said. “Our team is absolutely amazing … everybody that’s involved really cares about what we do and that makes it just right. To say that our outcomes are so much better, I think it’s an understatement.” State Sen. Jim Mathias said the

center is a collaboration of people who “believed in a dream.” “If you close your eyes for a quick moment and think about your fondest memories, it’s probably when you were a child. And not every child has those fond memories,” he said. “If you look at each other, you clearly are the advocacy group, today, to make those memories better.” Mathias said children are the community’s most important assets, and he vowed to do his part to protect them. “As we stood together in the very beginning with [former state’s attorney] Joel Todd and the team, we stand together, in renewal, today. You can count on me, you can count on us, through prosecution, through legislation,” he said. “But more important than the work you’re doing today, is the inspiration you’re pro-

viding for your successors [tomorrow].” Tours were given inside the Cricket Center, which includes a comfortable interview room. Video and audio recording equipment is set up in an adjacent room. That interview is admissible as evidence in court. In the hallway outside of those rooms, printed on two sides of the white-tiled walls, are small handprints representing each child who visited the center. There are more than 100 handprints. Tickets are on sale for the second annual Cricket Center Foundation Fundraiser, Wednesday, Oct. 25 at The Hobbit Restaurant on 81st Street in Ocean City. The event is the biggest annual fundraiser for the center. Tickets are $65 and include hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions, and live music by Blind Wind and Perpetual Commotion. For more information on the center or to purchase tickets, visit www.thecricketcenter.com.

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West Ocean City establishments sued over wages Growing number of resort restaurants facing lawsuits

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Oct. 6, 2017) Former employees, citing wage and hour violations, are suing two more Ocean City restaurants, and another responded to its own case by issuing a near blanketdenial of the claims. The limited liability companies that own and operate Mickey Fins and Sunset Grille in West Ocean City join Dead Freddies, Fat Daddies, Abbey Burger Bistro and Hooper’s Crab House in the growing number of resort restaurants that have faced accusations of violating federal and state wage laws. To date, all of the claims have been settled out of court without admissions of guilt, but some included payments of tens of thousands of dollars to some of the plaintiffs. Mickey Fins and Sunset Grille will face the lawsuit together, because one of the plaintiffs, Melvin Wallace of Berlin, Maryland, asserts both sites employed him and they were run as essentially one operation. The other plaintiff, Josh Cannon of Ocean City, states he was employed by Sunset Grille. The defense disputes this claim, admitting the two businesses share some owners and investors, and advertise each other on their respective websites, but little else. Cannon, according to the complaint, was employed as a bar-back, essentially helping bartenders keep operations running smoothly by restocking alcohol and performing other related tasks. Cannon states he was also required to manage the alcohol inventory, but would not be paid for the duties or be allowed to clockin while those responsibilities were being executed. Later, Cannon said he would be paid a flat fee of $150 each month to handle the inventory. Cannon said there were times when he did not receive a share of tips for this work. The defendant denied these claims. Later, during a disputed timeline, Cannon was also given responsibilities to receive deliveries, where he was again paid a flat fee of $150 per supply drop. He claims to have been told by an owner that he could not clock-in while performing these duties. Cannon also claims he was not paid at all for these duties during the offseason. The defense also disputes these claims. Additionally, Cannon claims he spent significant time preparing for catered event at the restaurant, only to be told it was charity work after the fact. The defense replied the event was not a Sunset Grille event, and the See HOOPER’S Page 28

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Commissioners split on Sea Oaks

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Oct. 6, 2017) The Worcester County Commissioners disagreed more about how to schedule a public hearing on the Sea Oaks residential planned community proposed for the westerly side of Route 611 north of Sinepuxent Road more than they did the nature of the project itself. Commissioners Jim Bunting, Ted Elder and Chip Bertino took issue with scheduling the public hearing before 139 sewer EDUs had been secured for the site. If the wastewater capacity has not been secured, or the application for those EDUs is not approved by the Water and Sewer Committee, the public hearing

would be moot. “I don’t like scheduling the hearing before we have all the information,” Bertino said. Assistant County Administrator Kelly Shannahan said the normal procedure for scheduling was modified to meet advertising guidelines for the applicant. Several other public hearings are scheduled for the same meeting of the commissioners on Nov. 7. Commissioners Merrill Lockfaw, Diana Purnell, Joe Mitrecic and Bud Church didn’t mind the change, with the understanding that the hearing would be canceled should the applicant fail to meet any of its obligations. The application was submitted

by Six Eleven Properties LLC, and describes a residential planned community composed of 135 unit townhouse development and two mixed-use commercial buildings totaling 24,000 square feet. The commercial buildings would front on Route 611, with the townhomes extending westward behind them. There is only one entrance and exit to the neighborhood, according to the proposal, and is the same road that would serve both commercial structures. The project was given a favorable review by the Planning Commission during its Sept. 7 meeting, according to Ed Tudor, director of development review and permitting.

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Fridays. The city could also require a traffic control plan to protect drivers and contractors. The council also unanimously passed a resolution that simplified the permit fee structure. Instead of paying the current $1 per square foot, utility companies will pay $100 per “city block,” which is defined as 300 feet. “We will review the fee structure come budget time if we find it doesn’t work,” Adkins said.

Hooper’s denies wage allegations by former servers Continued from Page 27 host should have paid him. The other defendant, Melvin Wallace, said he began work at Mickey Fins in May 2015, but was transferred to Sunset Grille in October 2015. During this time, Wallace contends he was paid only in tips without any regard to minimum wage. The defense denied this claim. Both plaintiffs also assert they worked far more than 40 hours per week during their employment, particularly during the summer, and were never paid overtime. The defense also denied these claims. Also, attorneys representing Hooper’s Crab House in its own wage lawsuit, filed in early July by former employees, issued a required response and denied most of the claims. The one admission the restaurant was willing to concede is that a policy existed at one time to have another employee clock servers in and out. According to the complaint, the restaurant “… maintained a practice consistently of having a restaurant hostess clock-in the time for all servers (including servers assigned to work at Sneaky Pete’s). Servers, including Plaintiff [Casey Knox], would pick up their time card each day and give it to the hostess to clock them in when … tables were sat.” The paragraph contains several more sentences, but the defense’s answer renders them moot. T. Christine Pham, the defense’s attorney out of Baltimore, responded to the accusation by admitting “that a ‘hostess,’ a responsibility that several servers took turns filling, would receive a time card from a server to clock the server in and out,” but denied the remaining accusations in the same paragraph. It was further noted this policy was changed before summer 2016. The lawsuit encompasses several different complaints, ranging from hour manipulation, to engaging in a questionable tip-pooling arrangement, to forcing staff to pay for walkouts, which are actionable under Maryland wage laws.

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Skip and Devon Lee, Colby Phillips on OC Beach Patrol Veteran guards have many roles, while surf rescue technicians help save lives

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer This story is part of an ongoing series about Ocean City Beach Patrol members and their other jobs. Ocean City lifeguards will return to their stands next season. (Oct. 6, 2017) First Lt. Walter “Skip” Lee, his son, Devon, and Sgt. Colby Phillips spent their summer employed by the Ocean City Beach Patrol in different roles. “The sense of satisfaction is hard to describe, knowing I had something to do or played a part in supporting someone else saving a life,” Skip Lee

said. “I get tearful watching it happen on a busy day and seeing our guards doing what they are trained to do. Knowing I directed and taught them – it’s a work of art.” After five years of guarding the Ocean City beach and making rescues, Lee was given the responsibility, along with Lt. Ward Kovacs and two other lifeguards, to build the criteria and requirements for the training academy. “I am still friends with people I guarded with to this day,” Lee said. Kovacs and Lt. Mike Stone are the godfathers to two of Lee’s children, while Capt. Butch Arbin was in his wedding to wife, Kristen, who was an Ocean City surf beach facilitator in 1989. “In the beginning, making rescues

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Devon Lee, left, decided to follow in his father’s footsteps, Skip Lee, right, and try out for the Ocean City Beach Patrol three summers ago.

was my favorite part of the job,” Lee said. “I stopped keeping track when I reached 1,500 and that was about 15 years ago.” Since 1989, Lee, 53, from Severn,

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Colby Phillips, 43, from Annapolis, Maryland, has been a member of the Ocean City Beach Patrol for 24 years.

Maryland, has administered the lifeguard test for surf-rescue technicians and has only missed a few in 28 years. He is also responsible for intersquad competitions. “The opportunity I have to use my God-given abilities has kept me coming back year after year,” Lee said. “Knowing what I am doing can help people is a blessing and a mission.” During the summer of 1982, Lee came to Ocean City for senior week and had graduated just days before, when he asked a resort lifeguard on

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Lifeguards enjoy camaraderie and duties Phillips organizes, orders and issues equipment and uniform inventory, in addition to getting all Beach Patrol employees ready for the summer. She was also responsible for starting the women’s competition team. “My favorite part is the rewarding feeling you get when everyone goes home on a busy day,” Phillips said. “Saving lives is a good feeling and scary at times. The family atmosphere and unity is what I love most about the job.” Phillips met a couple of lifeguards

while working at a beach stand in 1993 and they talked her into trying out in August for employment the following summer. “I started in 1994 and there was only eight women,” Phillips said. “People think they can’t do it, but they would be surprised. It is a great and life-changing job in a positive way and if anyone is thinking about it, they should do it. It is a lot of fun and I feel very blessed. It is a great community and becomes a part of your life.” Phillips helped with special events

for the Town of Ocean City for nine years and was a police dispatcher for two winters. For more than three years, Phillips has been the aquatics director for Ocean Pines and added recreation director to her credentials last year. She works with a budget and team to bring programs and amenities to Ocean Pines. “I am blessed in both opportunities,” Phillips said. “Beach Patrol gets in your blood. Even when I go to North Carolina, I carry my buoy in the car. It is nice to love what you do.”

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Second Street what he had to do to pass the test. After completing the tasks, Lee told Ocean City Beach Patrol employees and they had him repeat the process in front of them. Lee passed the test and called his parents to let them know he was staying in Ocean City for the summer. “My mom asked, ‘Where are you going to live?’ and ‘What are you going to eat?’” Lee said. “I said, ‘I don’t know, but I am staying.’ Thirtyfive years later, I am still doing it.” Lee went to college to be a physical education teacher and spent eight years at Corkran Middle School in Glen Burnie, before 10 years at Chesapeake High School in Pasadena. In 2005, Lee was the Ann Arundel Teacher of the Year and National Physical Educational Teacher of the Year. From 2007-2014, he was the coordinator for physical education, health and dance in Ann Arundel County, before spending the last four years as the director of curriculum and innovative design for Ann Arundel County. “It was a perfect complement to the lifestyle I lived and the person I am,” Lee said. Devon Lee, 20, of Pasadena, Maryland, decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and try out for the Ocean City Beach Patrol at age 17, after working at a beach stand for three summers. He failed the test on his first try. “I wanted to see what it was like and my dad has talked about it my whole life,” Devon said. “I talked with other guards and they said it was the best choice they made in life.” This summer marked his third year as a surf rescue technician. He said saving lives was the most rewarding part of the job. “I wanted to do something important in the summer, like saving lives,” Devon said. “Once you do this job, you are forever changed.” Devon loves waking up and going to the beach for work. Each day, he does so among some of his best friends. “The best part about the job is the people,” Devon said. “You meet a lot of successful, smart, funny, professional and awesome people who all come together for the summer. It’s pretty sweet I have a front row seat to the ocean every day.” Devon is in his junior year at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., studying mechanical engineering. He is also in the Naval ROTC and spent time on an aircraft carrier last summer. Phillips, 43, from Annapolis, Maryland, has been a member of the Ocean City Beach Patrol for 24 years. “Beach Patrol is part of my family even though I am limited after two decades,” Phillips said. “I love and appreciate they have allowed me to remain and be in my role when I am available.”

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Dockworkers fight to repel soldiers from city of Gijón

By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (Oct. 6, 2017) By this week 80 years ago, Nationalist forces had surrounded the Spanish City of Gijón. Today, Gijón, with a population of 275,000, is the largest city in the Principality of Asturias, and is, and

Ocean City Today was at the time, the principal port of Asturias. Eighty years ago, its population was half today’s. In Asturian, the citys name is Xixón. There has been a settlement there since before Roman times. When the rebellion first began on July 18-19, 1936, the commander of the 180-man garrison at Gijón/Xixón was Col. Antonio Pinilla, who joined Franco’s Nationalists. But the dockworkers wouldn’t stand for the Nationalist takeover, and forced the soldiers back into their barracks. The Confederatión Nacional de

Trabajadores — National Confederation of Workers — established the Gijón War Committee. The CNT was a national labor union of about 2 million controlled by the Federación Anarquista Ibérica, which, as its name implies, subscribed to far left anarchist views. The dockworkers, seamen, and the fishermen, collectivized their boats, docksides, and the tin factory, and established a cooperative governing every aspect of trade in Gijón. During the siege, Col. Pinilla’s force ran out of water, but the colonel

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OCTOBER 6, 2017 refused to surrender. Even when the anarchists held his son hostage and threatened to kill him, still the colonel refused to surrender. On Aug. 9, 1936, the light cruiser Almirante Cervera (named for Spanish Adm. Pascual Cervera y Topete, who commanded the doomed Spanish fleet at the Battle of Santiago during the Spanish-American War) was firing in support of Col. Pinilla’s troops when it mistakenly hit a British yacht, Blue Shadow, and killed the owner. The following week, the Dinamitieros charged Col. Pinilla’s little garrison, throwing dynamite at the Nationalists. As the Dinamitieros broke into Col. Pinilla’s little compound, he called in a bombardment from Almirante Cervera on his position, ending the siege. But the month during which Col. Pinilla s forces occupied the CNT Dinamitieros, allowed the Nationalists under Col. Antonío Aranda Mata s command, at the Asturian capital of Oviedo, to secure control of that city and prepare its defenses. They were thus able to withstand the Dinamitieros assaults until relief arrived. Once the Carlist Brigades of the Nationalist Army broke through at El Mazuco, it was only a matter of time before Gijón/Xixón was occupied by the Nationalists. Discipline began to disintegrate. The mayor of the city fled by sea. In order to restore a modicum of discipline, the leader of the remaining Republican forces in Asturias, Col. Adolfo Prada Vaquero ordered three brigade and six battalion commanders, and a dozen other officers, shot. Meanwhile, the Legion Kondor, led by the Luftwaffes future fighter commander, Adolf Galland, practiced its new technique of “carpet bombing.” On Oct. 15, 1937, the Sovereign Council for Asturias & León met and attempted, unsuccessfully, to cut a deal to save Gijón. Two days later, the council met for the last time. The result of its deliberations was, “Every man for himself!” In the meantime, the Republican government at Valencia ordered Col. Prada to begin a general evacuation of its troops, which was easier said than done.Together with the German Legion Kondor, the Italians and the Nationalists controlled the air. The Republican government had sent a destroyer, Ciscar, to help with the evacuation, but the Legion Kondor sank it. Col. Prada and his chief-of-staff, Maj. Francisco Ciutat de Miguel, along with several civilian leaders, “evacuated,” by sea, aboard a British vessel. The Soviets commandeered the few remaining airplanes. Maj. Ciutat de Miguel later served as a foreign military advisor to the Cuban Army at Playa Girón, a/k/a “The Bay of Pigs.” On Oct. 20, the Nationalist “Fifth Column” rose and captured the city. The next day, the Carlist’ Fourth Navarre Brigade entered Gijón. See WORLD WAR II Page 34

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WORLD WAR II: 80 YEARS AGO BOARD OF EDUCATION BRIEFS Continued from Page 32 Guerilla warfare would continue in the surrounding mountains for six months. Now that the Northern Front had been eliminated, the Nationalists could see to the process of “cleaning up the Reds.” Under that guise, they raped, pillaged and plundered Gijón for days. Thousands died. The Nationalists could claim all of Asturias, as well as all of erstwhile “Republican” Northern Spain, although it really had not been a part of Republican Spain It is probably more appropriate to say that there were three areas of Northern Spain that were allied with Republican Spain against the Nationalists — the Basque provinces, Santander, and Asturias. Where before, the Nationalists had to contend with two fronts, now they could concentrate on one front. In Franco’s government, Asturias was referred to as “The Province of Oviedo.” Since the death of El Caudillo, the name has reverted, once again, to “The Principality of Asturias.” Next Week: Battle Of Taiyuan Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own.

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Oct. 6, 2017) The Board of Education discussed the following items during its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19.

Pep rally Employees of Worcester County Public Schools gathered inside the Performing Arts Center for a pep rally on Aug. 29 to celebrate the start of school. Superintendent Lou Taylor said the event was a highlight of his career as he praised sponsors, including Krispy Kreme of Salisbury, for donating hundreds of doughnuts, and Todd Burbage of Blue Water Development in West Ocean City, who generously contributed the $5,000 for keynote speaker Baruti Kafele.

PARCC testing results For the third consecutive year, Worcester County public school students led the state in college and career readiness in a number of grade levels, as well as exceeding state averages on their Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) test results, school officials said. According to a school board presentation, more than 58 percent of all

students in third through eighth grade received a combined score of four or five in the subject of English, which are the two highest levels on the PARCC five-point scale and determine how well a student is progressing toward being ready for college or a career. These scores were more than 17 percentage points above the state’s average. Nearly 60 percent of third graders, 59 percent of fourth grade students and more than 60 percent of fifth grade students received a level of four or five in English. In these assessments, students scored higher than their counterparts in every other county in the state. In English, 55.8 percent of eighth graders received a score of four or five. The state average was 38.9 percent. Seventh graders also outperformed other counties in Maryland by wide margins, with 61.8 percent of students scoring in the levels of four or five, which is almost 19 percentage points above the state average. In the subject of math, 48.6 percent of students in grades three through eight demonstrated they were going in the right direction, which is more than 15 percentage points above the state average. Worcester County high school students were more than 13 percentage

points above the state average and 49.8 percent of students scored at a level of four or five in Algebra I. In addition, 66 percent of third graders received a four or five in mathematics, which was 0.4 points away from topping all other county scores in the state. Also leading the state were eighth graders, with 45.7 percent of students demonstrating they were college and career-ready in mathematics, which was a nearly 7 percent jump from last year and well above the state average of 16.8 percent.

Bus contractor Because of a resignation, members of the school board approved a new bus contractor. Capital improvement plan Each year, the Worcester County Board of Education is required to submit a six-year plan to the State of Maryland Interagency Committee on School Construction. The capital improvement program for fiscal year 2019 includes a partial funding request for the construction of Showell Elementary replacement school, an addition at Stephen Decatur Middle School, and roof replacement projects at Pocomoke and Snow Hill Middle Schools. Board members approved the capital improvement program.

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OBITUARIES CAROLEIGH MASON DILL Snow Hill Caroleigh Mason Dill, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Crisfield, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Thomas W. and Mildred Killmon Mason. She was preceded Caroleigh Dill in death by her husband, John F. Dill “Jack,” and brother, Donald F. Mason. Surviving, are her daughters, Teresa A. Feetham (Martin Heiser) of Snow Hill, and Michelle R. Dill of Baltimore; sister, Pat M. Carman and her husband, Ralph, of Girdletree; and sister-in-law, Betty Mason of Kingsport, Tennessee. She was an adored grandmother to Christy L. Harvey (Rob) and greatgrandchildren, Hannah T. King (Philip), Haleigh Tingle, Brittany Jorden (Ben) and Kristin Althouse (Kevin). There are five great-great grandchildren, Kaelynn, Carter, Brantley, Leiland and Hayden. She also leaves her brother-in-law, Byron Dill and wife, Helen, and special neighbor, Dolores Adkins, numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Mrs. Dill had worked for many years in the banking industry retiring

Ocean City Today from Calvin B. Taylor Bank as head teller. She was a lifetime member of the Order of Eastern Star, and member of All Hallows Episcopal Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and traveling. Most of all, she loved to laugh. A funeral service was held on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 at All Hallows Episcopal Church in Snow Hill. Rev. Kenneth Thom and Rev. Kenneth Elligson officiated. Interment followed in All Hallows Cemetery. A donation in her memory may be made to: Harrison House of Snow Hill, Activities Dept., 430 West Market St., Snow Hill, Maryland 21863; or Worcester Chapter 102, Order of Eastern Star, P.O. Box 102 Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. CONRAD D. BITTENBENDER, JR. Selbyville Conrad D. (Biff, Connie, Bear) Bittenbender, Jr., age 82, of Selbyville, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2017 at home. He was born in Baltimore and was the son of the late Conrad D. Sr. and Ann Rita (Taylor) Keating. Step-father was Earl Keating and stepmother, June Bittenbender. He retired as a lineman supervisor with BG&E in Baltimore and was a member of the Ocean City Elks, Roxana Moose Lodge, American Legion and the VFW. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.

He is survived by his step-children, Bill Smith Jr. and wife, Pam, of Crisfield, Maryland, Cindy Brunt and husband, Gary, of Severna Park, Maryland, Rick Smith and wife, Rosalie Parker, of Lusby, Maryland and Kimberly VanPelt and husband, Richard, of Canyon Lake, Texas; a sister, Dorothy Frick of Spartanburg, South Carolina; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara A. Bittenbender, in July 2017. A funeral service was held on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville with Rev. Dr. James Van Der Wall officiating. Burial was in Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Ocean City Elks Scholarship Fund, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. GEORGE P. LOUIZES Ocean City George P. Louizes, age 81, of Ocean City, Maryland, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Maryland. George was born in Washington, D.C. and was the son of the late Pericles and Maria (Papathopdus) Louizes. He was a retired self-employed

PAGE 35 contractor and a member of Ocean City Elks Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Anita L. Louizes; two sons, George P. Louizes II and wife, Margarita Seijo, of Kissimmee, Florida, and Michael A. Louizes and wife, Dawn, of Owings, Maryland; one daughter, Daphne L. Anderson of Edgewater, Maryland; one sister, Katherine Wilson of Colorado; nine grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren and one greatgrandchild on the way. He was preceded in death by his son, James M. Chaney, and a sister, Evangeline Lindly. A funeral service was held on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville, Delaware, with Pastor Patrick Goodman officiating. Burial was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Ocean City Elks Scholarship Fund, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. ROBERT CRAIG GLASS, SR. Berlin Robert Craig Glass, Sr., “Craig,” passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, surrounded by his loving family at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland. He was 86. See OBITUARIES Page 36

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 35 Craig was a resident of Berlin, Maryland and was previously of Norristown, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Norristown High School, Class of 1948. Craig worked for 29 years as a hoisting engineer for the Philadelphia Electric Co., retiring in 1994. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Port Kennedy in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Craig was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving as a corporal from 1952 to 1954, in Korea. Craig was a past fire chief of the Norristown Fire Department, past president and assistant chief of the Norristown Hose Co., member of the Montgomery Hose, Steam & Fire Engine Co. #1, life member of Jefferson Fire Co., life member and past treasurer of the Union Historical Fire Society, member of Montgomery County Fireman’s Association, member of Fireman’s Hall Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Masonic Lodge 190 F. & A.M., and a life member of Keystone State Fire Chiefs Association. Craig was also a member of the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America, AARP, the American Legion Post 166 in Ocean City, Maryland and a life member of the VFW Post 7234 in Ocean View, Delaware. He worked for 10 years as an Animal Control officer for Ocean Pines, Maryland. Born in Norristown, Pennsylvania on Dec. 8, 1930, he was the son of the late John B. Glass, Sr. and Lillian (Magill) Glass. Surviving is his loving family including his wife of 57 years, Karolyn F. (Pass) Glass; a son, R. Craig Glass, Jr. of Norristown, Pennsylvania; and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles E. Glass, John B. Glass, Jr. and Ralph Glass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Craig’s memory to the Worcester County Animal Control, 6207 Timmons Road, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. Funeral services were held at The Bacchi Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd. in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.bacchifh.com. CLARENCE GEORGE LUXENBERGER, JR. Ocean Pines Clarence “Lux” George Luxenberger, Jr., age 89, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017, at the

Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of Clarence George Luxenberger Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth Taylor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Rita Luxenberger; daughter, Clarence Luxenberger Theresa Seward; and sisters; Mary Helen Luxenberger and Joan Faulkner. He is survived by son, Christopher Luxenberger (Claudia) of Dagsboro, Delaware; and daughters, Mary Susan Sokolis (James) of Bel Air, Maryland, Cathleen Davenport (Thomas) of Ocean Pines, Maryland, Carol Giddings (Ronald) of Chester, Virginia, 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Clarence was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, American Legion and VFW. Visitation was on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, at the Burbage Funeral Home. A funeral service was held on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Interment followed at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro, Delaware. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at burbage@burbagefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Shirley Grace Pregnancy Center at 10226 Old Ocean City Blvd Berlin, Maryland 21811; or Catholic Relief Services at P.O. Box 17090 Baltimore, Maryland 21297. RICHARD MOLLOY Ocean City Richard “Dick” Molloy passed away Sept. 25, 2017 at Berlin Nursing Home. He was born Sept. 7, 1938 in Washington, D.C. He attended the University of Corpus Christi in Texas, where he played football. He resided in Silver Spring, Maryland and worked for the Interstate Commerce Commission. Upon retirement, he moved to Ocean City, Maryland in 1998. He was a member of the Elks and enjoyed golfing. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elma Molloy; his daughter, Laura White and husband, Mike, of Berlin; his son, Richard Clayton Molloy III and his wife, Nora; and grandchildren, Andrew, Grace and Natalie, of Edgewater, Maryland. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.

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The new Hotel Monte Carlo Oceanfront on 11th Street and the Boardwalk was welcomed to the resort community by the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce and local officials last Friday with a ribboncutting ceremony. Hotel Monte Carlo Oceanfront replaces the historic Royalton Hotel, which has been in the DiFilippo family since 1970.

DiFilippo family opens new Hotel Monte Carlo on B’walk By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Oct. 6, 2017) The new Hotel Monte Carlo Oceanfront on 11th Street and the Boardwalk was welcomed to the resort community by the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce and local officials last Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. “On behalf of my siblings and myself, I would like to thank everyone for joining us here today to celebrate the opening of our new hotel,” said Virginia DiFilippo Cipollone, owner along with her siblings Clara DiFilippo Ziman and Carlo DiFilippo Jr. “We are so proud to be a part of the skyline on the East Coast in beautiful Ocean City.” Hotel Monte Carlo Oceanfront replaces the historic Royalton Hotel, which has been in the DiFilippo family since 1970, when their father, Carlo, invested in the property. “The hard work he and then later our mother, Santina, put into building a business, learning an industry, saving money and having the foresight to grow in this industry was instrumental in our being able to redevelop the site we stand on today and be able to build a solid foundation to our family’s future generations,” DiFilippo Cipollone said. The new boutique hotel has 54 rooms, employee housing, two pools, a hot tub and retail space. Visitors have the option of two double or two queen beds with fullyequipped kitchenettes in their rooms,

which include a stove top, mediumsized refrigerator, utensils, and dishware. “The rooms are gorgeous and comfortable,” DiFilippo Cipollone said. Guests can also book one of the four king bed rooms. There are 19 oceanfront rooms and 24 units with ocean views. All rooms have balconies and the oceanfront units are spacious with tables and chairs to encourage outdoor dining. The hotel also has adjoining rooms. “There is a good chance they could get a great view of the beach, Boardwalk and ocean [from their room],” DiFilippo Cipollone said. “It is in a prime location. You can still walk downtown, yet not be in the midst of the craziness. We have great amenities. If it’s raining, adults can hang out in the indoor hot tub and the kids in the pool. The rooftop outdoor pool has breathtaking sunset views.” Owners hope to turn the retail space into a restaurant and there are three employee housing units. The new Hotel Monte Carlo Oceanfront took a long time to complete because of a couple unexpected hurdles. First, the Royalton Hotel was attached to the building next door and the separation process took almost six years of negotiations with lawyers until an agreement was reached. In addition, owners had originally planned to repair the building’s façade with the help of the Ocean City Development Corporation, but it was

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Architect Keith Fisher, left, and owner Virginia DiFilippo Cipollone smile for a picture on her father, Carlo DiFilippo’s, bench, in front of the new Hotel Monte Carlo Oceanfront on 11th Street and the Boardwalk after a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Friday evening.

determined the existing building had significant structural issues and needed to be replaced. At the end of 2015, the Ocean City Development Corporation received $200,000 in project funds from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, as part of the state’s Strategic Demolition Fund. The Royalton Hotel was demolished in March of 2016 and construction on the new hotel started in May. The new Hotel Monte Carlo Oceanfront opened to the public during this summer. “I don’t think I believed it was ever going to happen until we opened and received our certificate of occupancy,” DiFilippo Cipollone said.

“When the agreement went through in 2016, we were in a pinch to get the hotel open.” Hotel Monte Carlo Oceanfront on 11th Street and the Boardwalk will be open on the weekends until the end of November and then reopen in the beginning of February. “Everyone goes to the beach in the morning and then relaxes by the pool in the afternoon. SDiince our rooftop pool faces west, there is a breathtaking sunset view,” DiFilippo Cipollone said. “What is better than getting crabs and hanging out on your balcony with open views of the Boardwalk and ocean?” For more information, go to www.montecarlooceanfront.com or call the hotel at 410-289-7145.

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

REAL ESTATE REPORT

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By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Oct. 6, 2017) Most people will agree that our market is transitioning from the buyers’ market, that we’ve had for the past 7-8 years, to more of a sellers’ market. Sellers are finally getting to see the benefit of lower inventory, increasing home values and fewer days on market. But it’s easy to make the mistake of getting overconfident and seeing your home sit stagnant while homes around you start selling quickly. Here are some of the top “fixable” reasons your home may be taking longer to sell: • Price — Pricing your home right out of the gate is of utmost importance. Some sellers feel that if they price high it will give them room to come down if they need to, or to negotiate with buyers. But this strategy can backfire if you price too high above what the market conditions indicate and create longer days on market than industry averages, thereby creating a “stale” listing and the need to reduce price to create traction for

your listing. • Too Much Stuff — The importance of decluttering prior to listing is paramount. Buyers want to see the space the house offers, and need to be able to envision themselves in the space. If every corner and closet is full of your personal belongings and clutter, it clouds the buyer’s mind. • Photos — Quality, professional photography is a must in today’s real estate world where every buyer is searching for homes online. A minimum of 20 pictures is necessary, and providing pictures of all rooms of the interior, and exterior photos such as backyard, shed, etc. are also important. 3D tours of larger homes are also important, so people can understand the flow of the floor plan. • Condition — Walking into a home that has areas of disrepair is a big distraction to buyers. It creates objections that stick with them and causes “devaluation” in a buyer’s mind. Areas to pay attention to are chipping paint, yard cleanup, drywall imperfections, etc. Also important in the realm of a house’s condition is how updated the home is. This is also an area where buyers will devalue a property if kitchens, baths and flooring have not been updated.

Atlantic General Hospital and Health System invites the community to an open house and ribbon cutting for the office of Atlantic General Primary Care and Endocrinology on Wednesday, Oct. 11. The event will take place from 4-6 p.m. with the ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. The office includes the practices of two providers new to Atlantic General Health System, endocrinologist Faustino Macuha, M.D., and family physician Oswaldo Nicastro, M.D., who is practicing alongside Lei Gong, M.D. During the open house, community members can meet the providers, learn about the services offered at Atlantic General Primary Care and Endocrinology, take a tour of the • Staging — Having an outside, professional eye take a look at the furniture staging in a home can be very beneficial. Removing a few pieces, or even just moving a few pieces of furniture and artwork can have a big effect on how a property will look in pictures, and show in person. Other factors that are not easily “fixable” are location, architecture and floor plan. Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin

renovated facilities and enjoy light refreshments. Atlantic General Primary Care and Endocrinology is located at 11107 Racetrack Road, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811. For more information, contact Ashley Godwin at 410-6419644 or agodwin@atlanticgeneral.org.

Ribbon cutting Berlin Activities Depot and the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce are hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Oct. 6 at 4:30 p.m. Up and running since June, all members of the community are invited to experience the new facility, which provides activities for the entire family. Berlin Activities Depot is located on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin and offers a learning center, education station for infants up to 4 years old with a new public school-based Pre-K program. The gym inside offers recreational, developmental and competitive gymnastics programs and competitive cheerleading programs. Before and after school programs are available as well as Open Gym, Ninja Nation, Laser Tag and a fully equipped adult fitness center with classes. Special priced classes and activities along with discounts and freebies will be offered. For more information, contact Berlin Activities Depot at 410629-0878 or 410-629-1630. See CERTIFICATE Page 40

Financial Assistance Policy – Public Notice It is the policy of Atlantic General Hospital/Health System S to provide medically necessary services without charge or at a reduced cost to all eligible persons, who are unable to pay, accordin ng to the Hospital’s guidelines. Financial Assistance (FA FA) will be available to all patients without discrimination on the grounds of ra ace, color, national origin, age, gender,r, religion, and creed. A pa atient must have a valid social security number, valid green card or va alid visa in order to be eligible for Financial Assistance. Eligibility is determined d by participation in a means-tested program such as foo od stamps, WIC and free/reduced school lunches or by income level. For more information and instructions on how to app ply for financial assistance, please call 410-629-6025 or visit www.atlanticgeneral.org/ g/fap.

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Certificate earned SVN – Miller Commercial Real Estate Marketing Director Nicole Abresch has earned a Remote Pilot Airman Certificate through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA requires that for any commercial drone operation the remote pilot in command must have a remote pilot airman certificate with a small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) rating. In order to reNicole Abresch ceive her certificate, Abresch completed the FAA Part 107 Ground School course and passed the aeronautical knowledge test at Brett Aviation in Baltimore. Certificate holders must pass a recurrent knowledge test every two years. Abresch flies the best-in-class DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone. Abresch has been with SVN - Miller Commercial Real Estate since 2010 and has led marketing efforts for all five SVN - Miller offices for the last five years. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from Salisbury University and a Marketing Strategy Certificate from Cornell University.

Promotion Gillis Gilkerson, construction management and general contracting firm, announced the promotion of project

manager Tyler Barnes to vice president. Barnes will continue to be responsible for project development, estimating, coordinating and directing the day-to-day management of construction projects from inception through completion. In Tyler Barnes addition, he will manage the administrative and technical side of projects to ensure quality work is delivered on time and on budget. He brings 12 years of construction experience to the position. In 2010, upon graduation from University of Maryland Eastern Shore, with a Bachelor of Science in construction management, Barnes worked for Bozzuto in Washington D.C. He was given the opportunity to work on a variety of complex, urban/infill and mixed-use projects. Other experience included his work as an owner representative and construction manager for the University of Maryland, College Park. Barnes served as the safety representative for the Department of Design and Construction while at University of Maryland and also received the Maryland’s Soil Erosion and Sediment Control certification. He is OSHA 30 and Green Globes Professional certified. He is a Blood Bank of Delmarva member and volunteers for Habitat for Humanity.

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Atlantic General Hospital welcomes Jonathan Bauer (Sept. 22, 2017) Jonathan Bauer has joined the Atlantic General Hospital and Health System as the new vice president of information systems, taking over for Andrew Fowler, who retired in June. Bauer was born and raised in southwest Pennsylvania just outside of Pittsburgh. He spent four years at Slip- Jonathan Bauer pery Rock University, in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, where he earned a bachelor of science in physics. His first position in healthcare was with McKesson, working with pharmaceutical-distributing robots. It was there his love for technology and healthcare grew, and he went on to obtain his MBA from Waynesburg University, in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. After nine successful years with McKesson, Bauer accepted a position at Somerset Hospital, in Somerset, Pennsylvania, as its director of information services. Soon after joining Somerset Hospital, he was promoted to chief information officer where he successfully led the hospital through all stages of Meaningful Use and achieved Most Wired – the premier award program for healthcare IT – three consecutive years. Bauer has continued his passion for

learning by earning his CHCIO and CPHIMS certification from both the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). “Atlantic General Hospital has a history of being ahead of the pack when it comes to healthcare IT and technological innovation,” Bauer said. “I’m thrilled to be here.” Atlantic General Hospital has been providing quality health care to the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties in Maryland and Sussex County, Delaware since May 1993. Built by the commitment and generosity of a dedicated community, the hospital’s state-of-the-art facility in Berlin, combines old-fashioned personal attention with the latest in technology and services. It provides quality specialty care such as weight loss surgery, orthopedics, outpatient infusion and chemotherapy for individuals with cancer or blood/autoimmune disorders and a comprehensive women’s diagnostic center. Atlantic General Health System, its network of more than 40 primary care providers and specialists, care for residents and visitors throughout the region. For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org.

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Commander Hotel recieves TripAdvisor excellence honor (Sept. 29, 2017) The Commander Hotel & Suites, ranked eighth out of 103 hotels in Ocean City by TripAdvisor, has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. The Certificate is recognition of the hotel’s consistent delivery of quality customer experiences to its guests over the past year, according to Commander staff. “We’re thrilled that TripAdvisor has honored us with their Certificate of Excellence,” said Michael Hayes, general manager of The Commander Hotel & Suites. “Their recognition is confirmation of the superior quality of our accommodations and facilities, the outstanding value that we deliver, and the high caliber of the service that our exceptional team provides to our guests.” The TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality and quantity of reviews submitted by travelers on TripAdvisor over a 12month period. To qualify, the Com-

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Decatur golf team scores two key victories ‘We are currently soaring on adrenaline right now,’ Coach Jim Krall boasts

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 6, 2017) The Stephen Decatur golf team won the last two competitions to tie the James M. Bennett Clippers for the top spot in the Bayside South Conference. “After last Tuesday’s loss at Eagle’s Landing, I told the team that we had to win the last three matches of the regular season to repeat as Bayside South champions, and that Coach [Don] Furbay and I believed in them, but they needed to believe in themselves,” Decatur Coach Jim Krall said. “They came out and upset Bennett in the following match at their home course, Green Hill.” Decatur shot a 166 to win last Thursday’s seven-school match at Green Hill Country Club in Quantico, Maryland. The Seahawks were led by senior captain Matt Kinsey, who posted an even par 36, which also earned him medalist honors. Senior Spencer Carbaugh and junior Emily Malinowski both carded 43s. Sophomore Brady Leonard tallied a 44. “It was a huge victory and confidence boost we needed to stay in the hunt,” Krall said. “Decatur normally doesn’t play as well at Green Hill as

the Salisbury schools do, so the win tasted that much sweeter. “Coach Furbay and I were particularly happy to see Matt earn medalist honors with an even par 36,” he continued. “He’s worked extremely hard during the summer, hadn’t shown his ‘A’ game up to that point, and finally found it. It’s better to peak at the end of the season and I hope the entire team finishes strong.” Bennett scored a 169 to finish in second place. Parkside came in third with a 197. Decatur also earned a victory on Tuesday at Great Hope Golf Course in Westover, recording a team total of 157. Kinsey posted an even par round of 36 and took home medalist honors. Leonard shot a 37, junior Hayden Snelsire carded a 41 and Malinowski a 43. Carbaugh also logged a 43. Bennett came in second during the eight-school match with a score of 172. Washington finished in third with 190. “In the van, on the drive to today’s match at Great Hope, senior captain Matt Kinsey had the team pumped up and confident,” Krall said. “It’s so rewarding to see a team begin to trust their abilities, believe in themselves, and go into a match with confidence and determination. We are currently soaring on adrenaline right now.” The last match of the regular season was schedule to take place yesterday, Thursday, at Nutters Crossing in Salisbury. With Decatur and Bennett

tied, the winner of the competition will be the Bayside South champion. The District VIII championship will take place on Tuesday at the Hyatt Resort in Cambridge beginning at noon. The Seahawks are chasing another district title.

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Stephen Decatur senior captain Matt Kinsey tallied the lowest score of the day last Thursday at the Green Hill Country Club in Quantico, Maryland to earn medalist honors. He also took home medalist honors on Tuesday at Great Hope Golf Course in Westover.

SD cross country teams win; WP takes 2nd Both coaches pleased with performance by athletes; hope to build off success

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 6, 2017) The Stephen Decatur boys’ and girls’ cross country teams finished in first place and the Worcester Prep squads came in second during last Wednesday’s eight-school meet in Salisbury. “I thought the teams did pretty well,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said. “Hopefully, we can use this meet to build some momentum…” “I thought we were great. It was a big improvement from the previous meet,” Prep Coach Keith Geiger said. “That course is always very fast. The returning kids love running there and the new kids had a great showing. “I still think we can get better and hopefully this meet gives us the encouragement and motivation to finish the

year strong,” Geiger added. The first seven girls to cross the finish line were Decatur athletes. The topfive runners from each team score points for their respective schools. The Lady Seahawks tallied a perfect 15 points. “The girls’ results look really good, but a few girls got lost during the meet, so it is hard to tell,” Stigler said. “Our girls’ team had a perfect score – it does happen on occasion, but it is relatively rare – so I have to be pleased with that. “We talked about running hard from the start of the race and not holding back and waiting until the end,” he continued. “I get frustrated sometimes when they just run behind someone and then pass them at the end, because I know they can run faster.” Junior Kailey Andrews won the race. She completed the course in 23 minutes. Also scoring points for Decatur were juniors Dori Krasner (second, 23:05) and Erica Hicks (third, 23:59), senior

Maya Knepp (fourth, 24:03) and freshman Mary Mergott (fifth, 24:13). Senior Lily Belle Baker (24:40) and sophomore Elizabeth Dutton (24:48) were Decatur’s sixth and seventh runners to cross the finish line. Worcester finished in second place with 55 points and Parkside took third (87). Leading the Mallards were Keith Geiger senior Annemarie Cherry (ninth, 25:13), sophomores Ashley Laws (11th, 25:39) and Damiana Colley (12th, 25:50), senior Marissa Grosso (14th, 26:20) and sophomore Maddy Shanahan Jody Stigler (20th, 27:28). The Decatur boys’ team recorded 41 points. “We were missing some boys [because of illnesses], so I was glad to

come out with a victory,” Stigler said. “Some of our other guys stepped up, which I thought was encouraging.” Senior Jack Reimer won the boys’ race in 18:06. Sophomore Sam Rakowski (seventh, 20:23), junior Chad Fischer (eighth, 20:41), freshman John James (13th, 21:16) and junior Kyle Shelton (16th, 21:27) also contributed to the victory. Worcester finished in second place with 58 points, followed by Parkside (65). “The boys were very close to Stephen Decatur, which is a big accomplishment,” Geiger said. The top five finishers for Worcester were freshmen Connor Carpenter (third, 19:22) and Ethan Griffith (fourth, 19:32), junior Cameron Hill (14th, 21:17), senior Connor Cebula (18th, 21:53) and sophomore Gavin Hentschel (19th, 22:08). Decatur will host the next meet, slated for Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Berlin.

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SD GIRLS’ SOCCER Stephen Decatur junior Sophia Gordy shields the ball from a Kent Island player during Monday’s game in Berlin. Kent Island came out on top 8-2.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 6, 2017) The Worcester Prep girls’ soccer team got off to a slow start, but the Lady Mallards turned things around in the second half and won Monday’s game against the Salisbury Christian Jaguars, 2-0, in Salisbury. “We were a little flat in the first half. It was a Monday, the kids were tired. It’s always hard to play [on Salisbury’s field],” Prep Coach Carol Hartnett said. The Mallards knew they weren’t playing to the best of their ability and they expressed that during halftime. Hartnett told them to forget the first half and to start the first five minutes of the second half with a goal. The Mallards looked like a different team in the second half. About four minutes in, junior Delaney Abercrombie scored. “They shifted gears and did exactly what they were asked,” Hartnett said. “They came out high energy.” About 20 minutes later, Abercrombie netted a second goal off a

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All Lady Mallards contribute to volleyball squad’s victory

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 6, 2017) All of the girls chipped in and helped the Worcester Prep volleyball team earn a victory over the Chesapeake Christian Crusaders on Tuesday in Easton. “They played well. Everyone contributed,” Prep Coach Keith Donoway said. “I told them to have other goals today. When the ball comes over the net, get as perfect a pass as possible. And, making sure we’re coming together on every point.” The girls who typically start for Worcester took the court for the first game. The Mallards won 25-7. Donoway changed things up for the second and third games, giving other players an opportunity to start. The Prep squad won 25-17 and 25-20.

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SD volleyball victorious over Parkside Patrick: I am very proud of how hard they worked to make this win happen

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 6, 2017) Stephen Decatur Coach Sara Patrick said her volleyball players needed to go into Monday’s game against the Parkside Rams focused and mentally tough. “Skill only gets a team so far, and heart and the desire to win are what win games,” she said prior to the match.

The Lady Seahawks took the first game in Salisbury, 25-15. They edged out the Rams 25-18 in the second game and 25-19 in the third. “The girls played well. Other than too many missed serves, the team played solid, consistent volleyball tonight,” Sara Patrick Patrick said. “The team moved their feet, communicated well and finished the point.” Senior captain Piper Connors tal-

lied six aces, eight kills and two digs. Junior Grace Beres chipped in with three aces, 12 assists and four digs. Junior Adriana Serpe had three aces, five kills, three assists and three digs. “This win was a big goal for us … We are still trying to make a run for the Bayside [Conference] South [top spot],” Patrick said. “I am very proud of how hard they worked to make this win happen.” Decatur will face another Bayside South competitor, the James M. Bennett Clippers, on Monday at 5 p.m. in Salisbury.

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Five local golfers to participate in championships

(Oct. 6, 2017) The Eastern Shore Chapter of the Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) hosted the Chesapeake District semifinal at The Links at Lighthouse Sound on Aug. 5. There are 15 district semifinal venues nationwide during a three-month period for golfers who advance from their local chapter championships. Now in its 22nd year, the EWGA Championship is the largest women’s amateur golf tournament of its kind, See TWO Page 48

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Two-day finals competition to take place in Arkansas Continued from Page 47 with more than 2,400 members participating annually. The competitive tournament appeals to EWGA members of all skill levels, and includes five flights of stroke play competition as well as a scramble division. Participants compete in a local chapter championship and then advance to the district semifinals at one of 15 venues nationwide. The Eastern Shore Chapter Championship was held at Ocean City Golf Club on July 16. The event concludes with the national EWGA Championship, a two-day finals competition that will be held at Hot Sprints Village in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Oct. 6-7. “The Chesapeake District semifinal boasted a field of 94 EWGA members representing nine chapters with 18 ladies earning advancement opportunities to

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Inside Going Out Taylor Sloan n light of the recent events happening around the country, I hope everyone is working to live their best life and enjoying every second along the way. I am extremely appreciative to live in Ocean City, despite the incidents that occurred this weekend, because we are a whole community. Not to mention, I have the most incredible people in my life here. The Big Easy on 60, 60th Street, serves lunch daily at 11 a.m. Breakfast is available Friday through Monday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy hour is offered daily from 16 p.m., and for a limited time, enjoy half-price appetizers and drinks Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Football game specials include $6 sliders, $9 chili nachos and $8 wings (10). Try the “Big Easy Football Feast” for $29, which includes two domestic drafts or sodas, 20 wings, four sliders, Cajun fries and fixings. Friday through Sunday have $4-$6 appetizers, and special drink prices including $5 fresh fruit crushes, frozens and craft beers, $3.50 rail drinks and house wine, $3 domestic beer and $2 off any specialty cocktail. Catch Bryan Russo on the patio, Sunday, Oct. 8, from noon to 3 p.m. To hear more, call 410-524-2305, and visit www.thebigeasyon60.com. Big Eye Jacks, Fenwick Island, is open Monday through Friday at 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, enjoy $2 tacos, tequila shots, Coronas and rail margaritas. Friday is crab cake night. Get a single crab cake for $10 or double for $20. Saturday is mac and cheese night and buy one dessert, get one free. Sunday, try a half-price entrée. To view the menu, visit www.bigeyejacks.com. BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street, offers live entertainment every weekend. Starting Friday night, hear Thin Ice at 9 p.m. Saturday, listen to The Girlfriends at 9 p.m. Wednesday, catch Monkee Paw, 5-8 p.m. Happy hour is 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday with drink specials including $1.75 domestic draft mugs and $3 pints, $2.25 Miller Lite, See INSIDE Page 51

More than 2,300 hot rods, classics, muscle cars, trick trucks and customs will be on display this weekend during Ocean City’s 20th annual Endless Summer Cruisin’ event.

Endless Summer Cruisin’ in resort Ocean City to host four-day event featuring car shows, parades, vendors, auctions

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Oct. 6, 2017) Check out car shows, celebrities, auctions, vendors and parades during Ocean City’s 20th annual Endless Summer Cruisin’ event. More than 2,300 hot rods, classics, muscle cars, trick trucks and customs will be driven down Coastal Highway this weekend. Vehicles newer than 1976 must have custom modifications or be of special interest. Festivities began yesterday, Thursday, and will continue through Sunday at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street and downtown at the inlet parking lot. Organizers are expecting thousands of spectators throughout the four-day event as visitors travel from more than 17 states and Canada. “People travel from as far north as Canada and Maine, as far south as Florida and as far west as Minnesota to be at this event,” said Event Promoter Meredith Herbert. “Endless Summer Cruisin’ is a family-friendly event for all ages to enjoy.” Endless Summer Cruisin’ kicked off with a car parade on the Boardwalk from North Division Street to the inlet Thursday morning. Spectators can also see two more car parades Friday and Saturday at 8 a.m. with the same route. “It’s nostalgic to watch cars drive along the historic Ocean City Boardwalk as the sun rises over the beach,” Herbert said. “It makes for a great

photo opportunity.” Highlights of the weekend include appearances from television and “Ghostbusters” movie star, Ernie Hudson, who will be inside the convention center on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at the inlet on Sunday for meet and greets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition, Rick Dale from the hit television show “American Restoration” will be at the inlet to meet fans Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “This event is three events in one,” Herbert said. “The main event takes place at the inlet parking lot with the beautiful beach on one side and the historic Boardwalk on the other. The second location is the convention center which features the Hot Rod and Custom Car Show plus Collector Car Auction.” The 37th annual Hot Rod and Custom Car Show is held in conjunction with Cruisin’ and takes place Friday and Saturday inside the convention center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “The Hot Rod and Custom Car Show will feature some of the hottest show cars, plus spectators can get the rare opportunity to get a photo with the star of “Ghostbusters,” Ernie Hudson, and the Ecto-1 show car [featured in the “Ghostbusters” Tribute display],” Herbert said. Visitors can also check out a 1967 Camaro street machine, a 1975 AMC full-custom Matador, the 1951 “King of the Beach” Willys Overland and the 1960 Ford “Midnight” Thunderbird during the show. Attendees can catch music by Golden Touch on Friday and Saturday

from 12-3:30 p.m. Play Bingo on Friday and Saturday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. or check out vendors selling automotive products, jewelry, arts and crafts, clothing, vintage treasures, collectables and other specialty items. Back this year, Express Auctioneers will be hosting an OC Collector Car Auction inside the convention center on Saturday starting at 11 a.m. Participants can sell their rides, purchase a new one or check out all the fun. The preview begins at 9 a.m. before the live action at 11 a.m. For more information on buying or selling a vehicle, visit occollectorcars.com or call 410-3652759. “The Collector Car Auction is fun to watch as the excitement builds while people bid on a car they’ve always wanted,” Herbert said. “Some of the vehicles that will be auctioned off include a 1956 Nash Metropolitan, a 1957 Ford Thunderbird, a 1968 Chevy Camaro, a 1957 Chevy Bel Air, a 2001 Renegade Toterhome, a 1969 Chevy Blazer and a 1961 Falcon Surf Wagon.” In addition, a Memorabilia Auction will also take place on Saturday with items including baseballs signed by Hank Aaron, Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle and Brooks Robinson, in addition to neon signs and Nascar diecast cars. At the inlet, top national names will be at the Manufacturer’s Midway including Chevrolet Performance, AMSOIL, Advance Auto Parts, Optima Batteries, Sundance Vacations, Automotive Lift Service, Goodmark, Maryland Lottery, Miller Welding and Sylvania Automotive. See MEET Page 50

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Meet Rick Dale and Ernie Hudson during OC Cruisin’ Continued from Page 49 “Many of the participants bring their kids and grandkids to enjoy the classic cars from the past,” Herbert said. “Plus, some participants who used to come with their parents as kids now come and bring their own hot rod or muscle car. It’s great to see the love of cars passed on from generation to generation.” Friday and Saturday admission is $15, and $10 on Sunday. A four-day pass costs $35. Children under 14 get in free with an adult, and passes are good at both locations. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the 40th Street convention center and downtown at the inlet, in addition to 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday at the inlet only. The Grand Finale Car Show and awards ceremony will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday at the inlet. For more information and a schedule of events, visit www.endlesssummercruisin.com. In conjunction with Cruisin’ Ocean City, the fall Cruisers event in Berlin is slated for Saturday and hundreds of vehicles are expected to line Main Street between Jefferson and West streets. Activities kick off at 10 a.m. with cars and trucks arriving at 7 a.m. to register. The cost is $10 to participate and the first 50 people to sign up their cars will receive a commemorative dash plaque. There is no fee for spectators. Many classics are from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s and car enthusiasts will have the opportunity to talk with car owners about their vintage rides. Trophies will be awarded at 2 p.m. in a number of categories. The Berlin Chamber of Commerce is the annual event sponsor. For more information, email chamberinfo@berlinchamber.org or call 410-641-4775. The fifth annual Car Show & Parade hosted by the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce will take place Sunday, Oct. 8. Parade participants will begin at White Horse Park at 10 a.m. and head

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down Ocean Parkway to the car show taking place at Veterans Memorial Park on the corner of Cathell and Racetrack roads. The event will include music as well as several food and business vendors. The car show will start around 11 a.m. and trophies will be awarded at 1 p.m. in the best classic, antique, hot rod, modern, custom and people’s choice categories. Preregistering online costs $12 or $15 at the show. Registration will take place at White Horse Park at 9 a.m. until the parade starts and at Veterans Memorial Park after the parade. All cars must be registered by noon to participate in the car show. For more information on registering for the car show, call the Ocean Pines Chamber at 410-641-5306, visit www.OceanPinesChamber.org or email info@OceanPinesChamber.org.

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with The Lauren Glick band, 3-7 p.m. Visit www.castleinthesand.com. Coins, 28th Street, offers game day food and drink specials. Drink specials include $2 Miller High Life, $2.50 16-ounce Natty Boh, $2.75 domestic drafts (Yuengling, Coors Light and Miller Lite), $3 Ravens shooters, $3.50 cabernet and chardonnay, and $5 bombs. Food specials include $2 quarterpound hot dogs, $5 nacho and cheese, $6 pretzel sticks and cheese dip, three cheeseburger or oyster sliders, oyster or calamari basket and fries, and $8 crabby pretzel. Monday night is burger night. Enjoy $6 burgers, 6-9 p.m. For more, call 410-2893100. Duffy’s Bayside Bar and Grill, in the Montego Bay Shopping Center, 130th Street, offers football specials all day and night on Sunday and during the game on Monday and Thursday nights. Food specials include $5.99 bang bang shrimp, $5.50 quesadilla, $3.50 quarter-pound hot dog, $5.99 wings, $9.99 half-rack baby back ribs and $10.99 crabby patties. Also, Thursday night cornhole is back on the outside stadium deck. Nightly dinner specials are offered as well. Happy hour is noon to 6 p.m. daily. Get domestic bottles and drafts for $2.25, import beers for $3.50, Guinness for $5, rails are $3 and calls and house wine are $3.75. Don’t miss Bob Hughes on Friday, 5-8 p.m. Saturday at 7 p.m. is Team Trivia with DJ Chuck D. To hear more, call 410-250-1449. Fenwick Crabhouse, 100 Coastal Highway Fenwick Island, opens daily at 11 a.m. Happy hour is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with $7 food specials including crab dip quesadilla, Fenwick baked oysters, fish and chips and “Cali” dog with fries. Drink specials include $2 domestic drafts, $2.50 cans, $3 martinis, $4 rail drinks and $5 house wine by the glass. Crab specials include $3 off each person’s all-you-can-eat order before 4 p.m. For more information, call 302-539-2500. Fish Tales, 22nd Street, bayside, provides happy hour 3-6 p.m. daily with $5 orange crushes. Torada Tuesday features $4 Torada shots and $5 bombs. Wednesday is locals night, where guests can enjoy 75-cent Natural Light drafts and $2.75 wells. Friday, get $4 fireball shots, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. To hear more, call 410-2890990. Frog Bar and Grill, 806 S. Atlantic Avenue at the Inlet Village, features all day and night drink specials including $1.75 Natural Light, $2.75 Bud Light bottles, $3 froggy shooters and $5 orange crush. Enjoy Froggy Hour from 8-9 p.m. with $1 Miller Lite and Bud Light drafts and $5 pitchers. Frog Bar and Grill also serves breakfast from 8-11 a.m. To hear See INSIDE Page 52

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$5.99 half-pound of steamed shrimp, $6.99 for a dozen clams and 79-cent wings (at the two bars only). Thursday is Karaoke with J-Lo from 9-11 p.m. For more, visit www.marinadeckrestaurant.com or call 410289-4411. M.R. Ducks, Talbot Street, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 36 p.m., excluding days with entertainment. Drink specials include $1.75 Natural Light, $2.50 domestic beer, $3 rail drinks, $4 craft and import beer. Food specials include $3 bar dogs, $5 clams and Old Bay wings and $6 steamed shrimp. Friday, catch DJ Batman at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, hear Dr. Harmonica at 3 p.m. To view the menu and everything happening at M.R. Ducks, visit www.mrducksbar.com. Nick’s House of Ribs, 145th Street, is open 3 p.m. to midnight during the week. It opens at noon Saturday and Sunday. During Sunday games in the bar enjoy all-you-can-eat ribs and chicken for $13.99. Get $2 domestic drafts during all NFL games. For more, visit www.nickshouseofribs.com. Ocean City Fish Company, in the commercial harbor in West Ocean City, is open at 11 a.m. daily. Try AUCE crabs, corn and hush puppies for $30. Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 3-7 p.m. Drink specials include $1.50 domestic drafts, $2.50 domestic bottles, $3.50 rail drinks and house wines, $4.50 calls and $5 crushes and frozen beverages. Food specials includes half-price appetizers. Visit www.ocfishcompany.com. Pickles Pub, 706 Philadelphia Avenue, offers happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $2.25 domestic drafts and bottles, $3 Evolution Craft Brewing Lot 3, $3.50 house wine and rail beverages, and $5 orange crushes.

Food specials are eat-in-only and include $3.99 Boardwalk fries, $4.99 stadium nachos, $5.99 sliders (three mini burger or pulled pork), $6 tacos (three beef, chicken or pork) and $6.99 one-pound of wings (nuclear, hot or Baltimore). Monday, enjoy 55-cent wings all day and night with purchase of a beverage, with $3 Corona and Corona Light specials. Tuesday, have $1.75 tacos, with a beverage purchase. Music starts at 10 p.m. with DJ Adam Dutch. Get $2 Presidente, PBR and Natty Boh drafts. Wednesday, get half-price burgers all day/night with purchase of a beverage. Starting at 7 p.m. have a “local pint” and keep the glass. Thursday, DJ Wax plays music beginning at 10 p.m. Drink $4 Hoop Tea or get Fireball shots for $4. Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. have a $5 Bloody Mary or mimosa, and 10 p.m. to close enjoy late night happy hour specials. For more, call 410289-4891. Phillips Seafood House, 14101 Coastal Hwy., is closed Monday through Thursday until Oct. 14. Friday, the menu and buffet will be available at 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, menu and buffet, available at 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday happy hour is until 7 p.m. and Sunday until close. Drink specials include $2.50 domestic drafts and bottles, $4 craft beer, $3 wine, sangria and spirits, and $5 crushes. In addition, enjoy $5 and $7 food specials with purchase of a beverage. Have a crab feast for $19, available for menu dining when seated by 6 p.m. Receive five medium crabs, quarter-pound steamed shrimp, two pieces of chicken, corn on the cob, cole slaw and watermelon. For more, call 410-250-1200. Pizza Tugos, Route 50 in West Ocean City, has happy hour Monday See INSIDE Page 53

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Aries, it may seem like you have long been preparing for a big event. Now is your chance to finally take action. Try to do something proactive this week. You are ready to move forward.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, reality is setting in this week, and you realize just how much you need to catch up on. There is no more room for procrastination. It is time to get busy.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, an attitude about a particular relationship is changing, and you may need to go with the flow. This may result in some self-doubt, but you can make it through.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, shifting circumstances at work may leave you a little confused. Reassess your situation and come up with a new plan. Work collectively toward the goal.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Your inspiration comes from a blend of methodical planning as well as clever inspiration, Leo. The results will be exceptional if you keep at it.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, even if you step out of your comfort zone, you will not venture too far. That is fine by you since you tend to be a creature of habit. Just expand your reach a little bit.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Your friendly attitude can be just what others need in the week ahead, Libra. They simply cannot resist your charms, and you can help them to settle down.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, recognition is coming your way. Embrace the attention and recognize that it is not unfounded. You earned the praise about to be heaped on you.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, you may head in one direction only to find that you might have been better off going elsewhere. Eventually you will get your bearings.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Take a risk at work, Capricorn. If you consistently sit in the shadows, then you won’t ever get ahead. Try a few things to make an impact without generating big waves.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Making decisions this week requires little effort on your part, Aquarius. That’s because all of your stress has melted away in the last few days and things are relatively easy.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, even though everything seems predictable right now, things are about to get a little backwards in the next few days.

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Inside Going Out Taylor Sloan Continued from Page 52 through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $2 Miller Lite and Yuengling drafts, $2.99 craft beer drafts and $1.99 rail drinks. Get $1 cheese pizza slices during happy hour. Check out the “Freaking Insanity Football special” including all-you-can-eat wings and pizza for $10.99 during games. Order online at www.pizzatugos.com. Purple Moose, 108 S Atlantic Ave., on the Boardwalk between Talbot and Caroline streets, features CK the DJ/VJ, at 2 p.m., with Just Push Play, 10 p.m. both Friday, Oct. 6 and Saturday, Oct. 7. For more, visit www.purplemoosesaloon.com. Ropewalk, 82nd Street, is open daily. Happy hour is available all day, Monday through Friday. Drink specials include $2 off drafts as well as $2.50 select domestics, $4 Slushies, wines and rails, and $5.50 crushes. Happy hour food specials include half-price bada bing shrimp and wings. Enjoy brunch at Ropewalk, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more, call 410-524-1009. Seacrets, 49th Street, opens daily at 11 a.m. Sunday through Thursday enjoy half-price entrees from 5-10 p.m. Happy hour food and drink specials are offered from 4-7 p.m. daily. Try a $6 frozen orange crush, electric lemonade, pain in de ass and rum runner. All Seacrets’ distilled liquors are $5 (gin; white, spiced, coconut and gold rums; vodka and flavored orange, grapefruit and lemon vodkas; light whiskey and bourbon whiskey). Get $1 off all beer and try the seasonal “Rumpkin” brewed by Fin City and made with Seacrets’ spiced rum. Friday, catch the Whiskeyhickon Boys on the tiki

stage at 5 p.m., followed by The Breakdown at 9 pm. In the nightclub, enjoy club beats with DJ Tuff and Lima Bean Riot at 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, catch Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m., followed by Elelment K at 9 p.m. on the tiki stage. In the nightclub, catch DJ Cruz a 9 p.m., and Steal the Sky at 10 p.m. For more, visit www.seacrets.com. Shenanigan’s Irish Pub, Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, offers happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include domestic bottles for $2.75; import and craft drafts, $4.50; Guinness, $5; rail drinks, $3; and Shillelagh (frozen green drink) and house wine for $4. For more, call 410-289-7181. Shrimp Boat, 9724 Stephen Decatur Highway, is open daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday take advantage of an AUCE crab special, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $1.50 per crab for dinein only. Happy hour is 2-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with $2 domestic drafts. Saturday and Sunday have AUCE crab and corn for $28.88, add shrimp for an additional $10. This special is dine-in only and seating is available until 3 p.m. To hear more, call 410-213-0448. Skye Bar, 66th Street, opens at 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. Have $1 oysters and get a 1.25-pound lobster for $20. Drink specials include $1 off drafts, $3.50 rails, $4 house wines and $5 orange crushes. Enjoy half-price bottles of champagne from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Friday, listen to Monkee Paw and Saturday hear Marcella Peters from 4-8 p.m. For more, visit www.skyebaroc.com. Sunset Grille, Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City,

offers two-for-one happy hour from 3-7 p.m. daily. Select appetizers are half-price too. Don’t miss their weekly off-season specials. Monday enjoy half-price appetizers, drinks and entrees from a select menu. Tuesday, have a threecourse Italian night for $12.99. Wednesday, enjoy Oktoberfest night, with three courses for $13.99. Thursday, try a seafood fest night for $14.99. Call 410-213-8110 for more information. If you have an event coming up you would like me to highlight in Inside Going Out, send me an email at Taylor@OceanCityToday.net. You can also check out this column online at www.oceancitytoday.net.

BLUES ON THE BAY More than 225 people attended Blues on the Bay, Sept. 27 at Macky’s Bayside, on 54th Street, an annual fundraiser for the new Macky & Pam Stansell House at Coastal Hospice at the Ocean. More than $33,000 was raised to fund the new hospice residence in Ocean Pines. Pictured, from left, are Cam Bunting, Heather Duma and Marion Connelly.

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OUT & ABOUT

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Posing for a photo at Harborside Bar and Grille, on Harbor Road in West Ocean City, Sunday, from left, are Kate Reman, Morgan Mariner and Fletcher Case, all of Ocean City.

Having drinks at Harborside in West Ocean City, on Sunday, from left, are Kristin Simkins, Rob Copenhaven and Jen and Steve Yuhas, all of Ocean City.

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Ocean City residents, from left, Danny Payne, Annette Cropper and Tom O’Neil visit Harborside, on Harbor Road in West Ocean City, Sunday.

During the Believe in Tomorrow Beach Bash, Sept. 25 at Seacrets on 49th Street, pirates, from left, Tyler Mentzer, Jan Rooney, Tanya Knott and Trey Eversman gather for a photo at the Paws and Clawssponsored Treasure Chest where attendees dug for prizes in the sand for a small fee. All money was donated to the nonprofit organization.

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Having fun during the annual Wine on the Beach Festival last Friday afternoon in the inlet parking lot, from left, are Erika Scott, Jarima Pettigrew, Jillian Chamberlain and Maya Kellam.

Friends from Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania, who call themselves “Tipsy Chicks” and have attended the Wine on the Beach Festival for the last five years, gather for a photo last Friday while enjoying some wine. KARA HALLISSEY/ OCEAN CITY TODAY KARA HALLISSEY/OCEAN CITY TODAY

Representing Bordeleau Vineyards and Winery, out of Eden, during the annual Wine on the Beach Festival last Friday afternoon in the inlet parking lot, from left, are Brittany Thomas, Lisa Shelton and Vicky Comer.

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Schneider to participate in Delaware Senior Olympics By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Oct. 6, 2017) After only learning how to swim six months ago, Ocean Pines resident Joe Schneider, 91, will compete in the 50-meter backstroke event during the Delaware Senior Olympics, today, in Dover. “I want to do well in this one,” Schneider said. “It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game. Giving it your all is what matters.” A little over two years ago, Schneider had an accident and hit his head. It caused a mild concussion and he was covered in bruises. Because of the incident, he decided to start taking a “Creaky Joints” class at the Ocean Pines Sports Core Pool to improve his balance and flexibility. Soon after, he was also participating in weekly “Aqua Jog” and “Wet Works” classes, which provides aerobic benefits and a full body workout. Schneider, who is originally from Baltimore, became close with the instructors of the classes, Edith Vogl and Maria Love. Vogl recognized his relentless mindset and suggested the 90-year-old learn how to swim. “When I see someone is able to do more than what they are doing and I know they will enjoy it, I push,” Vogl said. “We are looking at this as a trial year to get some baselines and see where he needs improvements. Every two years is a qualifying year for the National Senior Olympics, which is invitation only.” Swimmers will begin warming up at 8 a.m. on Friday with the competition starting an hour later. Medals will be awarded to the participants with the three fastest backstroke times in a number of age categories. At least 20 friends and family members will be on hand to see Schneider compete. “He has been swimming the backstroke for a month and I think he will do really good,” Love said. “When he started he could barely swim 20 [meters.] Now, we have him conditioning at 100 to swim in a 50. We had to teach him the turns and starts.” Schneider decided to participate in Delaware because it gave him a couple of extra weeks to prepare for the

competition. In addition, Delaware is an open state with athletes of different abilities taking part from all over the country. “Edith pushed me,” Schneider said. “She got me swimming, then doing the backstroke and here I am about to compete.” To train for the competition, Schneider walked in a number of 5mile races in the area and even took on the Easter Bunny last April. Next year, Schneider plans to compete in the Maryland Senior Olympics, which will take place in September, where he hopes to qualify for the National Senior Olympics. “I have been coming to Ocean City in the summertime since I was 4 years old, but we never swam in the ocean,” Schneider said.

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After only learning how to swim six months ago, Ocean Pines resident Joe Schneider, 91, will compete in the 50-meter backstroke event during the Delaware Senior Olympics, today, in Dover.

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Oct. 6, 2017) Chewing gum, telephone calling cards, games, sunglasses and toiletries are some of the suggested items residents and visitors can donate to soldiers overseas through an effort by Star Charities this month. For more than 20 years, holiday gifts have been collected in Worcester County for American military members deployed across the world. “My husband [Carl] started it,” said organizer Anna Foultz. “He served in China, Burma and India

and was so concerned about our soldiers. He used to say, ‘When I was there, we couldn’t get anything, why don’t we start up a collection?’ When he passed away [in 2010], I was heartbroken. I wanted to keep his legacy going.” Now until Oct. 31, donation containers will be located in the Ocean City, Ocean Pines and Berlin libraries, the Ocean Pines Community Center, the PNC Bank in Ocean Pines, First Shore Federal Bank, the Ocean Pines Platform Tennis Center, the Rite Aid in Ocean Pines and the Ocean Pines Sports Core Pool.

The Ocean Pines and Ocean City Kiwanis in addition to local AARP locations will also collect donated items. People are asked to drop off gum, hard candy, Slim Jims, nuts, telephone calling cards, games, puzzles, small paperback books, white or black socks, sunscreen, regular-sized toiletries and feminine products. In addition, Tums, soap, hand towels, wash cloths, moist towelettes, toothbrushes, dental floss, Advil, mouthwash, nail files, Tylenol, toothpaste, tissues, nail clippers, sunglasses, powdered drinks such as iced

tea, coffee or lemonade, and money are also suggested by organizers. No travel-sized toiletries, glass or perishable items. All items will be collected from the sites each week by Star Charities volunteers during the month of October and then taken to Foultz’s house to later be picked up by the National Guard in a huge truck. “My husband remembered how much the small comforts of home meant to all serving and wanted to do something, so he started to collect gifts by placing black containers at liSee DONATIONS Page 59

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75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 www.bjsonthewater.com Oct. 6: Thin Ice, 9 p.m. Oct. 7: The Girlfriends, 9 p.m. Oct. 11: Monkee Paw, 6-9 p.m.

12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com Oct. 6: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Oct. 7: Side Project/Chris Button, 26 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Oct. 8: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

BIG EASY ON 60 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305 www.thebigeasyon60.com Every Thursday: Bryan Russo, 5-8 p.m. Every Friday: Ellsworth Wheatley, 5-8 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium, Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com Oct. 6: Dave Tarlecki, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 7: Ricci & Lennon LaRicci, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 8: Chris Button & Walt Farovic, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 11: Open Mic, 8-11 p.m. Oct. 12: Chris Button, 7-10 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Thursday-Tuesday: Phil Perdue, 5:30 p.m. CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-641-0600 www.oceandowns.com Oct. 7: Everett Spells, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Dawn Williams, 9:30 p.m to 1:30 a.m. COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street oceanfront Ocean City 410-289-6846 www.castleinthesand.com Oct. 6: Funk Shue, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 7: Over Time, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 8: Lauren Glick Band, 3-7 p.m. COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON AND STEAKHOUSE 17th Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-289-6331 www.cowboycoastoc.com Oct. 6-7: DJ BK, 9 p.m. Oct. 11: Live Band Beat the Clock Karaoke, Kaotic, 8 p.m. to midnight; DJ Jerry B, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 www.duffysoc.com Oct. 6: Bob Hughes, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 7: Team Trivia w/DJ Chuck D, 7 p.m.

HARVEST MOON TAVERN 208 W. Green St. Snow Hill 410-632-9890 harvestmoontavern@gmail.com Oct. 6: Opposite Directions, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 7: Chris Miller, 3-6 p.m.

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M.R. DUCKS 311 Talbot St. Ocean City 410-289-9125 www.mrducksbar.com Oct. 6: Batman, 5 p.m. Oct. 7: Dr. Harmonica, 3 p.m. MARINA DECK 306 Dorchester St. Ocean City 410-289-4411 www.marinadeckrestaurant.com Oct. 12: Karaoke w/J-Lo, 9-11 p.m. MUMFORD’S LANDING OCEAN PINES 1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 www.oceanpines.org Oct. 6: On the Edge, 8 p.m. Oct. 7: Breakers Trio, 6 p.m.

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p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; The Breakdown, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Lima Bean Riot, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Oct. 7: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; Element K, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Steal The Sky, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Oct. 12: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m. SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside

Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com Oct. 6: Monkee Paw, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 7: Marcella Peters, 4-8 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 410-208-3922 www.whiskersbar.com Oct. 6: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey

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Pink Ribbon Classic Events - Golf Tournament: Friday, Oct. 20 at Ocean City Golf Club in Berlin. Entry fee of $100 per player for 18 holes or $75 per player for nine holes, includes golf with cart, a gift bag, continental breakfast and awards luncheon. Chinese and silent auctions. Team prizes. Registration at 8 a.m. for 18 holes, 10 a.m. for nine holes. Scramble format with a shotgun start. Register in advance at www.ewgaeasternshore.com or call Nancy Dofflemyer at 410-251-6555 or email ewgnancy@aol.com. Sponsored by the Eastern Shore Chapter of the Executive Women’s Golf Association. - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run: Saturday, Oct. 21, 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. Participants will get a T-shirt. Top finishers and fund raisers receive awards. Visit www.makingstrides walk.org/oceancitymd or “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Ocean City, MD” on Facebook. Con-

tact Jamie Barrett at jamie.barrett@cancer.org or 410-726-3230. Mah-Jongg Tournament: Thursday, Oct. 26 at Golden Sands Resort, 109th Street. Entrance fee of $30 includes a continental breakfast, lunch and door prizes. A 50/50 raffle and Pink Ribbon Mah-Jongg set raffle will be held. Prizes to the top three tournament point-earners. Registration at 9:30 a.m. Seating is limited. Contact Darlene Botts at 410-409-7528 to sign up. - Brews for Boobs: At local bars in and around Ocean City. A portion of sales and proceeds will go to ACS. Raffles, Wagon of Cheer and 50/50 as well. First event at Burley Oak Brewery in Berlin, Monday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Email jamie.barrett@cancer.org for more information or to host an event. - “Pamper Yourself for Charity” Raffle: Tickets on sale at A Perfect Face Day Spa in West Ocean City. Raffle package includes restaurant and retail store gift certificates, spa products, hotel stays, clothing and accessories, alcohol and many other items. See the full list at www.aperfectface.com/cancer-support. Tickets cost $5 each or get six for $25. For more information, call 410213-9883. Drawing Nov. 6 at the spa.

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Pink Ribbon Classic Series events planned in Ocean City

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Oct. 6, 2017) Coinciding with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ocean City’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer chapter has a slew of local events scheduled during the annual Pink Ribbon Classic at the Beach Series, which raises breast cancer awareness and money for the American Cancer Society. This year’s Classic includes a ladies-only fishing tournament; Real Men Wear Pink competition; card game and mahj party/luncheon; mah jongg and golf tournaments; Brews for Boobs; Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk and run; and “Pamper Yourself for Charity Raffle.” “The events continue to grow in popularity,” Jamie Barrett, community development manager, Northeast Region of the American Cancer Society, Inc., said. “You can enjoy a weekend supporting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and breast cancer survivors with the all-ladies golf tournament on Friday, Oct. 20, and the Making Strides 5K walk/run on Saturday, Oct. 21.” The first event of the series was the Real Men Wear Pink campaign, which began in May and will continue until the end of the year. The 10 participants have raised more than

$42,000 so far, Barrett said. The 24th annual ladies-only Capt. Steve Harman’s Poor Girls Open was held Aug. 17-19. A record 765 lady anglers fished on 155 boats. A total of $222,935 – a tournament record and an increase of about $33,000 from 2016 – was awarded to the winners. Event organizers also presented a check for $125,000 to the American Cancer Society. With the $125,000 check presented this year, the total donated by the Harman family through the tournament and other events since 2005 is nearly $925,000. “I had to fight back tears when the Harman family presented the See WALK Page 60

Donations will go to troops who are stationed overseas Continued from Page 56 braries and other locations in 2003,” Foultz said. “When he passed away in April 2010, Star Charities volunteers continued to remember our heroes overseas and let them know we supported them.”

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Walk/run, golf Nothing and mah-jongg More among activities Important Continued from Page 59 $125,000 check to the American CanSociety because of all the good it to you than cer brings to the cancer community,” Barrett said after the tournament. are able to fund life-saving reFOOTBALL? “We search, give people rides to treatment

and free places to stay while they are going through treatment. “The tournament, participants, staff, supporters and the Harman family all bring an awareness to the issue of breast cancer as a threat to people’s lives and our duty to help eliminate it,” Barrett added. The Pink Ribbon Classic Series was started in 1996 by a group of volunteers. Since its inception, the series has raised about $3 million for breast cancer research, awareness, programs and services. Last year all the Pink Ribbon Classic events and the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer run/walk raised more than $312,000 for the American Cancer Society’s fight against breast cancer. “The hard work, generosity and dedication of the Pink Ribbon committee and community support are what makes everything possible,” Barrett said. “We are lucky to live in the community we live in.” The goal this year is to raise

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$340,000 for the American Cancer Society. Most events will take place during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. “The Pink Ribbon events are fun activities that allow supporters and survivors to come together to play golf, cards, tennis, or pamper themselves while acknowledging breast cancer as a threat to all people,” Barrett said. “The events offer continual

engagement in breast cancer awareness and support throughout the year to remind women to get their screenings, fundraising, give updates in ACS cancer research and opportunities to help.” Some of the local programs and services available in this area include free wigs for patients; Road to Recovery, which connects local drivers with patients to transport them to and from treatment; and the Look Good Feel Better program available at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin and Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, which teaches patients how to cope with the cosmetic side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. There is also the Hope Lodge, which provides lodging during treatment; Cancer Survivors Network available at www.cancer.org, a 24hour-a-day cancer information center; and 1-800-227-2345 for patients to access ACS services. This year, 5,250 women in Maryland will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Across the country, that number rises to 252,710, and an estimated 40,610 will die from the disease, according to the ACS. Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States, other than skin cancer. It is the second-leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer. Breast cancer death rates have been decreasing, most likely due to early detection and better treatment. Currently, there are more than 3.1 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. Visit makingstrideswalk.org /oceancitymd for more information. Find the chapter on Facebook at www.facebook.com/makingstridesoc or at the Twitter handle @OCMDStrides. To learn more about the American Cancer Society, visit www.cancer.org or call 1-800-227-2345.

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BIS launches ‘One School, One Book’ reading program

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Oct. 6, 2017) Kindness, compassion and acceptance are all valuable lessons being taught through Berlin Intermediate School’s “One School, One Book” program. All students and staff are reading “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio this month. On Sept. 18, close to 800 fourth, fifth and sixth grade students enrolled at Berlin Intermediate and all staff members received a hardback copy of the book. “Every student in the school and every staff member who works at the school in any capacity received a book,” said Amy Gallagher, assistant principal at Berlin Intermediate School. It follows the life of a 10-year-old boy who was born with a facial deformity, which has made it harder to make friends. Teachers hope the book will have a lasting impact on how students treat others, especially those different from themselves. “We had been talking about participating in the program for a while,” Gallagher said. “The book is being used as an anti-bullying campaign. The main character has a physical disability and it enables kids to relate to the story by helping them verbalize how they want to be treated and how to treat others.”

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The goal of the program is to build a community of readers including parents, teachers, staff and students. Families are encouraged to read together each evening. Specific page numbers will be assigned on school nights to make sure everyone is reading the same chapters. “Students read Monday through Thursday and have a break on the weekends,” Gallagher said. “We ask kids not to read ahead. They circle up every morning to talk about something specific or a scene in the book.”

Berlin Intermediate School students are about one-third of the way through the 310-page book, she said earlier this week. Students also receive daily trivia questions and a random drawing takes place every morning. Lucky winners receive a free ticket to the “Wonder” movie premiere in November. “Sun and Surf [in Ocean City] has given us two days to take the kids to see the movie when it comes out [in November],” Gallagher said.

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Recent local recipients of the Eagle Scout award were recognized by the Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club. Pictured, from left, are Cliff Berg, past president of the Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club, Eagle Scout and District Board Member with the Boys Scouts of America; and Eagle Scouts Jackson Pielstick, Davis Mears, Ben Jackson and Craig Birckhead-Morton. Also pictured is Past Club President and Eagle Scout Dan Harris. Recognized but unable to attend was Eagle Scout Matt Sponaugle. The Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club meetings are held each Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 15th Street and the Boardwalk.

Kiwanians Mike and Mary Evans are members of Star Charities organization. They were not able to attend the awards dinner at the Atlantic Hotel on Aug. 24, so County Commissioners James Madison Bunting and Chip Bertino, along with presenter Kelly Brinkley, the Volunteer Services manager of Worcester County, attended the weekly Kiwanis Club meeting on Sept. 13 to present them with the “Volunteer Team”Spirit Award 2017 for all their dedicated work. Pictured, from left, are Brinkley, Commissioners Bertino and Bunting, the Evanses and Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines – Ocean City President Barbara Peletier.

FINALIST Worcester Preparatory School senior Olivia Parker, of Ocean City, has been named a semifinalist in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. As a semifinalist, she will continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships that will be offered next spring. Parker is pictured with WPS Headmaster Dr. Barry Tull.

BLOCK PARTY Residents who live on Drawbridge Road in Ocean Pines held a cul-de-sac party on Sept. 17.

DONATION BLUES ON THE BAY More than 225 people attended the Blues on the Bay event on Sept. 27 at Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill in Ocean City, an annual fundraiser for the new Macky & Pam Stansell House at Coastal Hospice at the Ocean. This year’s event raised more than $33,000 to fund the new hospice residence in Ocean Pines. Pictured, from left, are Alane Capen, Macky Stansell, Terri Johnson and Pam Stansell.

The Mark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty, has donated $1,500 to the Ocean City Lions’ Wounded Troops Fund and the 12th annual “Wounded Troops” Golf Tournament, to be held Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the Ocean City Golf Club. Pictured, from left, are Lion Ben Dawson and Lora and Grant Fritschle. The tournament benefits wounded troops from current military conflicts. To date, the Ocean City Lions have donated over $339,000 to the U.S. Army Medical Center/Pastoral Services in Landstuhl, Germany, where U.S. wounded troops are sent for treatment before heading home. To make a donation or participate in the golf tournament, contact Dawson at 410-603-2205 or e-mail bendawson@beachin.net.

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Crispy cornmeal pancakes perfect for fall Top with sautéed greens and bacon vinaigrette then crown with poached eggs

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Oct. 6, 2017) The debate of pancakes or waffles has caused utter mayhem and should be approached with caution. Those who profess their love for the nooks and crannies will consider nothing less. On the other hand, staunch supporters of the breakfast treats that showcase the smooth, golden surface will remain steadfast and stand in loyalty. Decisions come about on a daily basis, and I must acknowledge I am partial to homemade pancakes. The tall, fluffy stacks look so inviting as the thick syrup oozes down the edges of the mouth-watering delight. This yummy image is known to all and rekindles memories of my childhood. However, these delectable customs are becoming lost in the shuffle of progress. The rapid pace of urbanism has pivoted fast food to a perma-

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Finely chop and transfer the bacon to a bowl. Save two teaspoons of the bacon drippings for the greens. 2. In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and turn the heat to medium-low. Add the shallots and cook until translucent. Add the vinegar, stock, lemon juice and cook for 2 minutes. 3. Remove skillet from the heat and whisk in mustards and chopped bacon. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Sautéed Greens

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CHeCk presentation During Blues on the Bay, held at Macky’s Bayside on 54th street, sept. 27, Dawn ehman of oC sup & Fitness presented a check for $4,035 to go toward the building fund of the Macky & pam stansell House at Coastal Hospice at the ocean in ocean pines. the donation was made in memory of sheryl Mitrecic, who was cared for by Coastal Hospice. receiving the check, from left, are Mitrecic’s husband, Joe, and co-chairs of the building committee, Macky stansell and Dirk Widdowson. the funds were raised during the Battle on the Bay paddleboard event, held aug. 27, in the water behind Fager’s island on 60th street.

Members of the Daughters of the american revolution (Dar) from across the state recently gathered at the Milestone restaurant in easton for the Maryland state society’s Fall Forum. the annual luncheon was preceded by an information Market where members “shopped” displays by committee chairmen to learn about projects for the coming year. attending, from left, are Maryland Dar Conservation Committee Chair pat arata, general levin Winder Chapter regent patricia ayers and past regent Barbara May. the Dar is a women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving american history and securing america’s future through better education. For more information, visit www.dar.org.

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international Dot Day Worcester prep teachers and students celebrated international Dot Day on sept. 15 with a variety of activities and art projects throughout the lower school. From reading “the Dot” book, to painting on canvas and making hats, pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students enjoyed the lesson of “making their mark.” sept. 15 is international Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration.

More than 225 people attended the Blues on the Bay event on sept. 27 at Macky’s Bayside Bar & grill in ocean City, an annual fundraiser for the new Macky & pam stansell House at Coastal Hospice at the ocean. this year’s event raised more than $33,000 to fund the new hospice residence in ocean pines. pictured, from left, are glenn irwin, pam robertson and Wayne and sharon Hartman.

supporting group Donations Christine and Brian selzer of Merrill lynch along with their clients and local businesses recently donated much needed items for hurricane victims.

the Marlin Club Crew of oC recently donated $3,000 to the ocean City reef Foundation, which is dedicated to the sustained improvement of recreational fishing and diving in Maryland’s coastal waters through habitat management, public education and conservation of natural resources. pictured, from left, are Marlin Club Crew of oC president Cathy Donovan, Vice president Cyndy spicknall, treasurer Michelle Hrebik, reef Foundation representative Heather Bahrami and Marlin Club Crew of oC board members Helen raum and Carolyn Conkel.

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Pancakes don’t need to be sweet; savory just as ‘hot’ Continued from Page 63 1 large bunch favorite greens such as kale, turnip, collard, or mustard greens (stemmed and chopped) kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Maryland’s First Lady, Yumi Hogan, to showcase artwork

Jinchul Kim, professor of art at Salisbury University, and Maryland’s First Lady, Yumi Hogan, will show their work as part of the Han-Mee Korean-American Artists Show opening on First Friday, Oct. 6. at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.

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(Oct. 6, 2017) The public is invited to a free First Friday opening reception at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, Oct. 6 from 5-7 p.m. to meet the artists and enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres. The Thaler Gallery will feature a group show by members of the HanMee Korean-American Artists Association, established in Washington, D.C., in 1975. The society hopes to increase public awareness of the vitality, quality and wide diversity of media and styles of Korean-American artists. Members who will be showing include Jinchul Kim, professor of art at Salisbury University, and Yumi Hogan, First Lady of Maryland. A group show in all media featuring artwork with a night theme by members of the Art League of Ocean City will line the walls of the Galleria in October. Three new studio shows also open on First Friday. Oil painter Laura Jenkins occupies Studio E in October. Jenkins grew up in Salisbury in a family of artists, attended James M. Bennett High School and studied laboratory science at BPI in Miami, Florida. She currently lives in the Berlin area with her husband, Buddy, and began painting in oils about 10 years ago. Peggy Warfield will display her work in the Spotlight Gallery for the

month. Originally from Baltimore, Warfield moved to Ocean City 41 years ago. Formerly a teacher of high school English, she considers herself a layerist, using watercolor and collage. Marge Bradach of Onancock, Virginia is the artisan in residence for October. Bradach’s new line of expressive jewelry combines earth, wind and fire to form a visual adornment meant to inspire the wearer. The Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street is the home of the Art League of Ocean City, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. Financial support comes primarily through membership dues from individuals and corporate sponsors. Funding for exhibits is also provided by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. More information is available at 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.

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Ocean Pines to host Community Health Fair

(Oct. 6, 2017) The Ocean Pines Association and its Communications Advisory Committee are teaming up with Atlantic General Hospital and Peninsula Regional Medical Center to offer a free health fair for the community. The seventh annual Ocean Pines Community Health Fair, which is open to the public, will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway. “We’re excited to host the popular health fair once again,” said Ocean Pines Marketing and Public Relations Director Denise Sawyer. “Healthcare can some-

times be overwhelming and confusing. The Ocean Pines Community Health Fair will provide opportunities for residents and guests to learn how to live the healthiest lives possible. Medical practitioners will engage health fair-goers in conversation about common health concerns and distribute helpful information.” Atlantic General Hospital will be providing various health-related screenings including glucose testing and cholesterol testing for total and HDL (a 12-hour fast is required), hearing, carotid, blood pressure and bone density screenings. Other information specialists will be there from the Sleep Lab, Endoscopy Center,

Assateague Island Loggerhead Sea Turtle nest hatches

(Oct. 6, 2017) A Loggerhead Sea Turtle nest has successfully hatched on Assateague Island National Seashore. Approximately 100 hatchlings have emerged from a single nest site in the Maryland Over Sand Vehicle zone and have made their way out to sea. Although multiple sea turtle nesting attempts have been documented within the National Seashore in past years, this is the first confirmed hatch and the largest number of hatchlings ever recorded. “We are thrilled with this outcome,” said Bill Hulslander, chief of Resource Management for the National Seashore. “This event underscores the increasing importance of undeveloped beaches along Assateague Island to sea turtles and other federally threatened and endangered species.” In the Atlantic Ocean, Loggerhead Sea Turtles typically nest on sandy beaches from North Carolina to Florida. It is rare for loggerheads to nest north of Virginia, which is why park staff in Maryland are so excited about this event. The National Park Service monitors nearly 20 miles of Maryland coastline along Assateague Island and reports on all sea turtle nesting activity. The resource management staff engages in early morning patrols to locate new nest-

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door prize. Guests will register as they arrive and enter the door prize drawing. Merchandise from AGH, PRMC and the Ocean Pines Association will be included in the door prize. “In addition to the door prize, we will have all kinds of giveaways and refreshments,” Sawyer said. “Folks are sure to walk away with tons of goodies and good information to use when improving their health.” Given increased concerns over addiction and overdose deaths, the Worcester County Health Department and some of its community partners will be on hand to discuss addiction in the local community. This year, AGH will offer free flu shots for participants over the age of 13, from 8 a.m. to noon during the event. For more information, contact Sawyer at 410-641-7717 ext. 3006 or dsawyer@oceanpines.org.

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Historical Society plans dinner (Oct. 6, 2017) The Worcester County Historical Society is planning its annual fall dinner for Sunday, Oct. 22, at 1 p.m. at the Dunes Manor Hotel on 28th Street in Ocean City. The guest speaker at the dinner will be Mindie Burgoyne, an author and leader of ghost tours. Burgoyne will share some of the experiences she has had searching for ghosts in Worcester County. Among the numerous books Burgoyne has written on the subject are “Haunted Ocean City and Berlin” and “Haunted Lower Eastern Store.”

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The menu for the Historical Society’s dinner will include chicken Marsala, Mediterranean vegetable blend, rosemary-roasted red skin potatoes, rolls and butter, chocolate mousse, coffee, hot tea and iced tea. Tickets cost $25 per person and can be purchased by sending a check to: Robert Fisher, WCHS Treasurer, 230 South Washington St., Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. To guarantee seating, those who plan to attend are encouraged to make their reservations by Friday, Oct. 13. The dinner is open to the public.

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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 6, 2017) The 28th annual Chesapeake Celtic Festival at Furnace Town Living Heritage Village will revive, at least for the weekend, numerous ancient cultures. The event is scheduled to return this Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. This year’s gathering is dedicated to the memory of Cheryl Blackman, who played “Lucky Leprechaun” during previous festivals, according to event founder Jeanne du Nord. Blackman died in December. “She was a wonderful inspiration to all of us and the jolliest person you could possibly meet,” du Nord said. For the past decade, Blackman graced the event with her indomitable spirit, du Nord said. “She took all the obstacles life threw her, being born a dwarf, being born with a speech impediment, and she became an actress,” she said. “The fact that people made fun of her, she turned into an asset.” In lieu of the previous ambassa-

dor, du Nord said Marshall Muskrat, played by young thespian Geoffrey Lenda of the Lower Shore Performing Arts Company, would be on hand to meet and greet attendees. Du Nord featured the fictional character in her book, “Marshall Muskrat and the Chesapeake Pirates.” “The Lower Shore Performing Arts Company is also going to be doing snippets from their upcoming production of ‘Oliver,’” she said. “We’re so blessed to have such an acting company.” More than quarter century ago, du Nord was inspired to organize the long-running festival in response to a common misconception the shore was settled largely by natives of England. “They came from Celtic lands, particularly at Furnace Town, because the work they were doing was exactly the kind of work they had done in Wales [and] Cornwall,” she said. “So many of the people who came to the shore came from Celtic countries.” In fact, du Nord said during past See ASSORTMENT Page 71

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Assortment of activities on tap during Celtic Festival Continued from Page 68 travels to Cornwall, the connection became obvious. “You always hear that on Smith Island they speak Elizabethan English, which is far from the truth. They speak [a] Cornish dialect to this day,” she said. “In Cornwall we thought we were in Crisfield – that’s just how they talk.” At noon, both days, the Ocean City Pipes and Drums will take part in an opening ceremony and parade that will fly flags from Celtic countries including Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man, Cornwall, Normandy, and Brittany in France, and Asturias and Galicia in Spain. To more fully submerge in the medieval experience, there will also be four encampments operated by reenactors. The Mid-Atlantic Scottish Athletics will feature a caber (Gaelic for tree) toss competition, and also will add a junior caber-toss, along with numerous historical games for children behind the visitors’ center. The Society for Creative Anachronism, produced by local group the Shire of Spiaggia Leuantina, will provide entertainment including arts, crafts, armor-laden fights, music and humor. The Swords of Chivalry are operated by a tri-generational group of medieval re-enactors who provide family oriented entertainment. The Medieval European Martial Arts Guild will offer demonstrations, and free lessons, of combative arts developed during that era. The two-day event provides entertainment for all ages, du Nord said, including music, dancing, storytelling, sheep herding by border collies, genealogy, culturally relevant food selections, and drinks, as well as Celtic wares. “This probably will be the biggest festival we’ve ever had,” she said. “The things are just rolling in.” There will also be a costumed dog parade at 1:30 p.m., both days. “In the food court were going to have all the Celtic food,” she said. Highlights will include shepherd’s pie, haggis, fish and chips, pasties, bridies, colcannon and highland beef. More modern culinary offerings will include crab cakes, pizza and burgers. Additionally, the Tempting Tap will serve a steady stream of imported brews, Black and Tans, exotic ales, hard cider and mead. The Snow Hill Rotary Club will dispense adult beverages. The Celtic Marketplace will be open with lots of potential gift ideas

for the upcoming holidays, du Nord said. “We have a kilt maker coming,” she said. “There will be many Celtic items for sale.” On Sunday at 11 a.m. du Nord, an ordained minister of the Celtic Church, will lead a religious service, Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan, which celebrates Scotland and Scottish heritage. The service will feature the ancient Scottish folk tune, “Flowers of the Forest,” as well as other period music featuring bagpipes. Based on feedback from past events, du Nord said a Celtic Book Nook has been added this year. “We have a writer coming with books on Celtic lure,” she said. There will also be a pair of works written by du Nord concerning the Celtic world. “I had a grand time doing research on them,” she said. “Then I have five books with an Eastern Shore setting about early settlements here.” Another new wrinkle this year will be the Pickin’ & Grinnin’ children’s show on Saturday and Sunday. Reflecting on the festival’s founding, du Nord said although the event was held in Princess Anne for three years, it relocated a quarter century ago because of the involvement of former Furnace Town Director Kathy Fisher. “It was a working relationship we all dream of,” she said. “Kathy and I worked together for 25 years and all that time we never had a harsh word. We learned how to read each others minds.” Although retired, Fisher will be on hand to assist with the whiskey tasting at 1:30 p.m. each day. As in years past, actor Graham Caldwell will reprise the Seamus O’Reilly character to serve as master of ceremonies. Over the history of the Celticthemed gathering, du Nord said one of the most rewarding sights is the number of friendships that have developed. “When the vendors start coming in you’d swear it was a family reunion,” she said. “Then when Sunday night comes and everybody’s packing up they go, ‘we’ll keep in touch.’” Daily admission to the festival is $15 for adults 19 and over. The cost is $5 for those from ages of 4-18, or with military ID. Furnace Town and Nature Conservancy members will be charged $7 for adults and $3 for children. For more information, visit www.celticfest.net or call 410-6322032.

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8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MCAE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Open Thursday at 4 p.m. for dinner. Open Friday-Sunday at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch buffet. Friday and/or Saturday, live entertainment. Sunday brunch buffet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy Hour Thursday-Sunday, 4-7 p.m. ■ COWBOY COAST SALOON, 1706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-6331 / cowboycoastoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservation accepted for large parties / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Ocean City's only country bar and nightclub featuring live music with renowned national acts, nightly events and specials, OC's only mechanical bull and Cowboy’s Roadhouse serving hand cut Texas sized steaks, fresh seafood and mouthwatering BBQ all made from scratch. ■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. 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. ■ DOUGH ROLLER, South Division Street and Boardwalk 410-289-3501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-289-2599; 41st Street and Coastal Hwy. 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Hwy. 410-524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for more than 35 years. Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Fried Chicken available at South Division, 41st and 70th streets. Breakfast served daily at 3rd, 41st and 70th streets. Order online for carryout at both Coastal Highway locations. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second Season & Daily Dinner Specials. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine In, Carry Out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL, 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990 / www.ocfishtales.com / $-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / FishTales is located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy. ■ FLYING FISH CAFE & SUSHI BAR, The Village of Fenwick, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0217 / www.flyingfishfenwick.com / $-$$ /V-MC-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Featuring the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and rolls plus creative and delicious small plates. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN, 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS / www.foxspizzade.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s 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. ■ GUIDOS BURRITOS, Boardwalk & First Street, Ocean City 410-289-1729 / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining on the Boardwalk overlooking the beach. A full service Mexican restaurant featuring the freshest ingredients matched with authentic recipes, intoxicating aromas, and an upbeat atmosphere … one bite and you’re transported to Mexico City. ■ GUIDOS BURRITOS, 33rd Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3663 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining. Serving lunch and dinner, 7 days and brunch on Sundays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Full service Mexican restaurant featuring the freshest ingredients matched with authentic recipes, intoxicating

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aromas, and an upbeat atmosphere … one bite and you’re transported to Mexico City. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.weocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-caneat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581; 128th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-2403 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s 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 / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s 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. ■ MACKY'S BAYSIDE BAR AND GRILL, 5311 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-723-5565 / www.mackys.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Macky’s is a rustic, open-air, waterfront, seafood restaurant and bar with a beautiful private white sandy beach. Open for lunch everyday at 11 a.m., happy hour from 3-6 p.m. and dinner until 10 p.m. Lite fare until 1 a.m. Take out available. ■ MY THAI OC, 138th Street, Bayside Plaza, 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2509918 / www.mythaioc.webs.com / $ / V-MCDIS / Beer, wine / Authentic Thai food served 6 days a week, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. Free parking for customers. Eat in or take out. Vegetarian options also. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS, 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1984 / www.nickshouseofribs.com / $$/ V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 / PhillipsSeafood.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / 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. ■ PIZZA TUGOS, Routes 50 and 611, West Ocean City, 410-524-2922 / 114th Street

and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-5242922 / www.pizzatugos.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Pizza Tugos is a family-friendly dining restaurant that features award winning pizza, pasta, craft burgers, sandwiches, subs, appetizers and salads. Great happy hour and football specials with full bar and 54 craft beers. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ RARE AND RYE, 106 32nd St., Ocean City 410-213-7273 / https://www.rareandrye.com / V-MC-AE-DIS / Full Bar/ Whiskey and Wine Bar. Farm to Table. Locally grown and prepared cuisine with an eclectic menu. Unique libations with robust selection of ryes, bourbons, whiskeys and specialty drinks. Authentic green space with industrial and rustic décor. ■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / OC’s favorite spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Serving lunch and dinner, 7 days a week in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day, every day. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SHENANIGAN'S IRISH PUB & GRILLE, Fourth Street on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7181 / www.ocshenanigans.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Children's menu / Full Bar / Oceanfront dining. Enjoy real food, from tasty burgers and overstuffed sandwiches to delicious entrées, while enjoying the sights and sounds of the boardwalk. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$-$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / 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. ■ SUSHI CAFE, 13711 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-373-2370 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Dine in, carry out. Open Thursday through Monday, 3 p.m. Offering the freshest Sushi, nigiri, sashimi and rolls along with traditional kitchen entrées. ■ TOKYO SEAFOOD BUFFET, 131st Street, Ocean City 410-390-5939 / tokyoseafoodbuffetoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Beer and wine / 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. ■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian style restaurant with Italian style deli and pasticceria/bakery too. Just stop in for a look and a taste of some fresh prosciutto fresh loaves of Italian bread. Large circular bar with Happy Hour and check our Web site with our daily specials from our great menu including pasta, wood fired pizzas, delicious heros and catering. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / 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. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.

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Calendar FRI, OCT. 6 Ocean City beach from 30th to 119th streets, Atlantic Avenue and 30th Street, Ocean City, MD, All Day Participants must be pre-registered, have a permit to drive on the beach and hold a valid Maryland Saltwater Fishing License. 410-251-2203, http://oceancitysurfanglersmd.com

MID-ATLANTIC SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT

Inlet Parking Lot, 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Events take place at the Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Thursday through Saturday; at the Inlet Parking Lot, Thursday through Sunday; and various citywide locations. Featuring more than 2,000 hot rods, street machines, customs and more. Held in conjunction with the 37th Annual Hot Rod & Custom Car Show at the Ocean City convention center through Saturday. Shows feature celebrity guests, cars, live entertainment, bingo, jewelry, arts and crafts. Admission is $15 for Friday, free to those 13 and younger. Special Events Productions, 410-798-6304, http://www.endlesssummercruisin.com

20TH ANNUAL ENDLESS SUMMER CRUISIN’

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Victoria Christie-Healy, the club organizer has taught several hundred women (and some men) how to knit. 410-208-4014

BALLYCASTLE KNITS

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. Info: Anna Foultz, 410-641-7667.

STAR CHARITIES MONTHLY MEETING

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 4 p.m. Come together as a community to celebrate breast cancer survivors, remember loved ones and support women and families currently fighting. There will be games, raffles, crafts and more. Wear your best pink attire. Refreshments and guest speakers. RSVP: 410-524-1818.

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: PINK PARTY!

Berlin Activities Depot, 10008 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, MD, 4:30 p.m. The facility offers a learning center for infants up to four years old with a new Pre-K program. The gym inside offers gymnastics and cheerleading programs, before and after school programs as well as an adult fitness gym. There will be special priced classes and activities along with discounts and freebies. 410-629-0878 or 410-629-1630

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th Street, Ocean City, MD, 5 to 7 p.m. Meet the artists and enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres at this free event. Featuring a group show by members of the Han-Mee KoreanAmerican Artists Association, a group show in all media by members of the Art League of Ocean City and artists Laura Jenkins, Peggy Warfield and Marge Bradach. 410-524-9433, http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org

FIRST FRIDAY OPENING RECEPTION

130th Street and beach, Ocean City, MD, 6 to 8 p.m. S’mores, hot cocoa, refreshments, storytelling and live music. Take a beach chair or blanket and warm clothes. Pre-registration is requested. Children 15 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Leashed pets are welcome. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 18 years and younger. Families of 6 or more pay one flat rate of $15. Anna Duffey, 410-250-0125

FAMILY BONFIRE ON THE BEACH

House of Mercy, 36674 Worcester Highway, Selbyville, DE, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The group meets every Friday. Each meeting includes a small meal, music, games and life lessons. FORGE is an ecumenical youth ministry helping to break the cycle of bad choices. All are welcome. Robert Shrieves, 443-366-2813, http://www.forgeyouth.org

FORGE FRIDAY

Columbus Hall (behind St. Luke’s Church), 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Held each Friday night. More than $1,000 in prizes each week and Big Jackpot could pay $1,000. Doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. 410-524-7994

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO

SAT, OCT. 7 Ocean City beach from 30th to 119th streets, Atlantic Avenue and 30th Street, Ocean City, MD, All Day Participants must be pre-registered, have a permit to drive on the beach and hold a valid Maryland Saltwater Fishing License. 410-251-2203, http://oceancitysurfanglersmd.com

MID-ATLANTIC SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT

Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department, 10709 Bishopville Road, Bishopville, MD, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Breakfast sandwiches and beverages available. Table rentals cost $15 for one table or $25 for two tables. Table reservations: 443-880-6966.

INDOOR YARD SALE

White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held every Saturday. 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

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Individuals must be at least 13 years old to receive the vaccine at this clinic. Donations made during the flu clinic help offset the cost of future flu clinics. Community members can also receive flu shots at Townsend Medical Center on 10th Street in Ocean City, no appointment necessary. Atlantic General Hospital, 410-641-9FLU (9358)

FLU CLINIC

Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. Clinics will be conduced by Pickleball Club members. Drop-in play

FREE PICKLEBALL CLINICS FOR BEGINNERS

for beginners with a dedicated trainer will be available for each group on the week following the training. Register: John Hanberry, Jhanberry@comcast.net, 703-598-6119 Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Health education ad screenings including carotid, blood pressure, skin cancer, hearing, bone density, glucose and cholesterol (requires 12 hour fast), pulse oximetry and more. Free flu shot available. Free and open to the public. 410-641-7052

OCEAN PINES HEALTH FAIR

Inlet Parking Lot, 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Events take place at the Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Thursday through Saturday; at the Inlet Parking Lot, Thursday through Sunday; and various citywide locations. Featuring more than 2,000 hot rods, street machines, customs and more. Show held in conjunction with the 37th Annual Hot Rod & Custom Car Show at the Ocean City convention center, Thursday through Saturday. Shows feature celebrity guests, cars, live entertainment, bingo, jewelry, arts and crafts and the OC Collector Car Auction on Saturday. Admission cost is $15 for Saturday, free to those 13 and younger. Special Events Productions, 410-798-6304, http://www.endlesssummercruisin.com

20TH ANNUAL ENDLESS SUMMER CRUISIN’

Main Street between Jefferson and West streets, 2 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is from 7-10 a.m. Registration cost is $10 per car and includes a commemorative dash plaque for the first 50 registered. Trophies will be awarded at 2 p.m. Featuring hundreds of ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s classic cars of all types. Pick up voting slips at the Berlin Chamber Tent. Berlin Chamber of Commerce, 410-641-4775

2017 FALL CRUISERS

Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Transform the meeting room into a mini golf course using cardboard and various other supplies provided. Fun for the whole family. 410-957-0878

CARDBOARD CHALLENGE ‘MINI GOLF’

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join the cardboard challenge where you can put your imagination to the test and build something using provided supplies. 410-208-4014

CARDBOARD CHALLENGE

CARDBOARD CHALLENGE ‘CARDBOARD MAZE’

Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 10 a.m. Children, 7 years and older, will have the opportunities to work on cardboard amazes. 410-632-3495 Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The group meets once a month to share their creative writing, including short selections of fiction or nonfiction prose, personal sketches or poetry. New members and occasional visitors wel-

FIRST SATURDAY WRITERS’ WORKSHOP

come. This month’s theme (optional) is “dream.” Jean Marx, 443-880-0045

CARDBOARD CHALLENGE ‘IMAGINATION UNLEASHED’

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10:30 a.m. Create anything you can think of using cardboard. 410-5241818 Furnace Town Living Heritage, 3816 Old Furnace Rd, Snow Hill, MD 21863, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join Ocean City’s Pipe and Drum Band, plus three other bands tapping the rhythm of Ireland. Parades, bagpipes, dancing, comedy, wine tasting, imported beers, cultural presentations and much more. Handicap accessible. Free parking. Admission costs are $15 for adults; $5 for ages 4-18 years and active/retired military; and free to children 3 and younger. http://celticfest.net

28TH CHESAPEAKE CELTIC FESTIVAL

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 36536 Mt. Pleasant Road, Willards, MD, 11 a.m. Menu includes chicken, vegetables, beverages and desserts. Cost is $13 for adults, $6 for children and free to those 5 and younger. Bake table and carryout available. Nelda Dennis, 443-614-9898

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN BUFFET

Berlin Fire Hall, 214 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets cost $25. Refreshments available.

2ND ANNUAL ‘HALLOWINGO’ BINGO NIGHT

Stephen Decatur Park, Tripoli Stree, Berlin, MD, 7 p.m. Featuring “Back to the Future.” Take a chair or blanket and snacks and drinks (no alcohol). Free event. Any cancelations will be posted on Facebook at Town of Berlin Maryland. http://www.berlinmd.gov

OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT

SUN, OCT. 8 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET

Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Takes place the second and fourth Sunday of each month, mostly. Menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, creamed chipped beef, biscuits, sausage, bacon and toast. Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children 8 and younger. Located behind St. Luke’s Church. 410-524-7994 Inlet Parking Lot, 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Events take place at the Inlet Parking Lot, Thursday through Sunday; and various citywide locations. Featuring more than 2,000 hot rods, street machines, customs and more. The Grand Finale Car Show and Awards Ceremony held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Inlet parking lot. Feature celebrity guests, cars, live entertainment, bingo, jewelry, arts and crafts. Admission $10 on Sunday, free to those 13 and younger. Special Events Productions, 410-798-6304, http://www.endlesssummercruisin.com

20TH ANNUAL ENDLESS SUMMER CRUISIN’

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CALENDAR Continued from Page 73 St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., Berlin, MD, 10 a.m. Rev. Gertrude. Brown will be the guest preacher and Rev. Barbara Harmon is the host pastor. 410-641-0270

66TH ANNUAL HOMECOMING

Furnace Town Living Heritage, 3816 Old Furnace Rd, Snow Hill, MD 21863, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join Ocean City’s Pipe and Drum Band, plus three other bands tapping the rhythm of Ireland. Parades, bagpipes, dancing, comedy, wine tasting, imported beers, cultural presentations and much more. Handicap accessible. Free parking. Admission costs are $15 for adults; $5 for ages 4-18 years and active/retired military; and free to children 3 and younger. http://celticfest.net

28TH CHESAPEAKE CELTIC FESTIVAL

Church of the Holy Spirit, 10001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 2 to 6 p.m. The feast includes crabs, fried chicken, corn on the cob, hush puppies, iced tea, lemonade and coffee. Take your own mallets. Tickets cost $35 for adults and $15 for children 10 and younger. Desserts will be available for $1. Also a chance auction available. Info: Church Office, 410-723-1973 or Monica, 443-235-8942

CRAB/CHICKEN FEAST

MON, OCT. 9 Pocomoke Fire Department, 1410 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Individuals must be at least 13 years old to receive the vaccine at this clinic. Donations made during the flu clinic help offset the cost of future flu clinics. Atlantic General Hospital, 410-641-9FLU (9358)

FLU CLINIC

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Lynne McAllorum, LUTCF, LTCP, CSA, of Baby Boomer Insurance, will discuss Medicare rules and what is available in the market. Seniors who are currently enrolled in Medicare or those about to enter the program are encouraged to attend. The seminar is free and open to the public. Registration is preferred: 410-641-7052.

FREE MEDICARE SEMINAR OFFERED

Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Berlin group No. 169. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

Ray Room, 124 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free educational session that occurs the second Monday of each month. Katie Busacca, Registered Dietician, will be presenting “Balanced Meals for the Busy Family” where she will discuss and demonstrate ideas for quick, simple week night meals — with tastings. Reservations requested but not required: Dawn, 410-6419268. http://www.atlanticgeneral.org/MedicalMonday

MEDICAL MONDAY

Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. The

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS

group meets each Monday. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. 410-641-6876

TUE, OCT. 10 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drop in to the session with Marcia Balestri. Men welcome. 410-208-4014

IPAD CHICKS - INTERMEDIATE

Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 2-5 year old children. 410-957-0878

STORY TIME ‘NOT SO SCARY STORIES’

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 410 Dighton Ave., Snow Hill, MD, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every Wednesday for six weeks. Learn. how to deal with the symptoms of diabetes such as fatigue, pain, high and low blood sugar, stress and emotional issues such as depression, anger, fear and frustration. Learn exercises to improve strength and endurance. Register: Jill, 410-742-0505, Ext. 159. Gull Creek, 1 Meadow St., Berlin, MD, 1:30 p.m. Join Assateague Island National Seashore and unlock the many mysteries of the famous wild horses. Part of the Wellness Wednesdays program for seniors and those caring for seniors.

THE MYSTERIES OF FAMOUS WILD HORSES

COFFEE HOUR

Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 2 p.m. Refreshments and casual conversation on favorite books and authors. 410-632-3495

ARM KNITTING

Gull Creek Senior Living, 1 Meadow St., Berlin, MD, 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. For individuals suffering from Parkinson’s. Group provides education on exercise, nutrition, coping techniques, medications and developments in treatment. Kay Rentschler, 410-641-4765, http://www.delmarvaparkinsonsalliance.org

FLU CLINIC

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 5:30 p.m. Enjoy STEM books, crafts and activities. Snacks and drinks provided. 410-524-1818

STEM FAMILY NIGHT ‘AUTUMN’

Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 7 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and health lifestyle. It meets weekly. jeanduck47@gmail.com

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Offers shared wisdom and problem solving for family members of persons with mental illness. The group is free. Info: Carole Spurrier, 410-208-4003, carolespurrier@msn.com or Gail S. Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9725

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

Pocomoke Elks Lodge 1624, 1944 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m., early bingo at 7 p.m. and regular games start at 7:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Open to the public. 410-957-3556

BINGO

WED, OCT. 11 KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/ OCEAN CITY

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. Meets every Wednesday. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. 410-524-1818

STORY TIME ‘LET’S PLAY PRETEND!’

LIVING WELL WITH DIABETES WORKSHOP

Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 2 p.m. Learn how to knit using nothing but your arms. Take two skeins of number 6 bulk yarn. 410-641-0650 Atlantic General Hospital, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 2 to 6 p.m. Use Emergency Room entrance. Individuals must be at least 13 years old to receive the vaccine at this clinic. Donations made during the flu clinic help offset the cost of future flu clinics. Community members can also receive flu shots at Townsend Medical Center on 10th Street in Ocean City, no appointment necessary. 410-641-9FLU (9358) Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 2 p.m. This month’s selection is “Purple Hibiscus” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Copies of books are available in advance at the library. 410-524-1818

OCEAN CITY BOOK OF THE MONTH

Atlantic General Primary Care and Endocrinology, 11107 Racetrack Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 4 to 6 p.m. The office includes the practices of two providers, endocrinologist Faustino Macuha, M.D. and family physician Oswaldo Nicastro, M.D., who is practicing alongside Lei Gong, M.D. See the providers, take a tour of the renovated facilities and enjoy light refreshments. Ashley Godwin, agodwin@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9644

OPEN HOUSE AND RIBBON CUTTING

Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5:30 to 9 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and Carolina Beach music. A $5 donation per person to benefit Veterans and local charities in the Delmarva region. Elk members and their guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, http://delmarvahanddancing.com

DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB

Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. cliff0917@aol.com, 410-641-1700

OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING

THU, OCT. 12 Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St., Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. Social half-hour with refreshments begins at 9:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Delegate Mary Beth

AARP MEETING

Carozza. Optional luncheon at The Clarion following the meeting. New member welcome. Bob McCluskey, 410-250-0980 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tom Dempsey will answer questions and help with genealogy research. Take a laptop or tablet. Pre-registration is required. 410-208-4014

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. 410-208-4014

STORY TIME ‘MONKEY MADNESS’

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. The group meets every Thursday. Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. 410-251-8163

COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 1 to 3 p.m. Monthly gathering of local writers who share their independent work (poems, essays, memoirs, prose, etc.) and receive encouraging feedback. All writers welcome. 410-524-1818

WRITING WITH RUTH

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 3:30 p.m. Children, under 2 years old, will be introduced to songs, games and finger plays. 410-524-1818

LAP TIME

Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4 to 6 p.m. Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410-524-0649; or Dianne, 302-5414642. http://www.BeachSingles.org

BEACH SINGLES

POWER TO THE PARENTS - HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT

Worcester Technical High School, 6290 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD, 6 p.m. For parents of teens. There will be a model teen bedroom staged with items that might indicate at-risk behavior. Parents will spend time in the bedroom looking for clues then attend a de-briefing. Adults only. Free and open to the community. Register: Donna, 410-629-6820 or atlanticgeneral.org/calendar. Four sessions held at 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 7 to 8 p.m. Held second Thursday of each month. Support and information for those affected by celiac disease. Betty Bellarin, 410-603-0210

CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

75 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED Chairside

DENTAL ASS’T. NOW HIRING!! Production Crew

is now hiring for the following positions:

LINE COOKS, MAINTENANCE, DISTILLERY TOUR GUIDES

for our WOC kitchen facility Starting at $11.50/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

For more details or to apply, please go online to www.seacrets.com

Experience Preferred Ocean View, DE

Franchise Management Services, one of the fastest growing franchise organizations in the Delmarva region, has an immediate opening for a Comptroller / Financial Manager. Significant previous experience required in managing finances for multiple companies and managing multiple reports; intimate knowledge of accounting, Quick Books, and MS Office required. MBA or CPA is a plus. Industry leading salary Benefits Include: 401K, Health Insurance, Vacation & Sick Time. Please email resumes to: fmsdunkindonuts@gmail.com or fax: 410-520-0199. Please include in your subject line: Comptroller / Financial Manager.

North Ocean City hair salon seeking licensed Maryland stylist. New management upand-coming salon. Please send resume to joeyocby4@gmail.com.

Classifieds 410-723-6397

Email Resume:

molarbiz@yahoo.com

Classifieds 410-723-6397

Comptroller/Financial Manager

HELP WANTED

104 N Main St., Berlin our newest location!

Real Hospitality Gr G oup is now A s! hiring for Staff Accountant Apply onlin ne at:

www.realhospitalitygrroup.com/careers 12800 Hospitality Way

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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: Banquet Servers, Server, Banquet Housestaff, Host/Hostess, Room Attendant (Van will pick up in Salisbury), Bartender, Washroom (Laundry), AM Lobby, Housekeeping Housestaff, Dishwasher, Food Runners, Warehouse Clerk, Laundry Attendant

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

P/T Gate Attendant Needed for Assateague Point - Sat. 1am-9am, Sun. 1am-10am & Mon. 1am-9am. 8552 Stephen Decatur Hwy. (Rt. 611) Ask for Valerie, 410641-1671.

Experienced Cleaner. Reliable w/own transportation, cleaning supplies, trustworthy & dependable. Call Donna 301-712-5224. Only serious inquiries apply.

ALL RESTAURANT POSITIONS Please apply online: www.difebos.com Or email your resume to: difebos@aol.com

106 32nd St., Ocean City

Now Hiring For ALL Positions

Starting At Above Minimum Wage!

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

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

JOIN OUR GROWIN G TEAM!

HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING

Ocean City 53rd Street Location Immediate Year-round/Full-time/ Monday-Friday opening available for: Packaging Assistant -

Retail & Online Packaging Department • Process and package online orders for mailing • Assembly of packaged perishable goods for retail store sale • Pricing of bulk non-perishable merchandise Must be able to stand for up to an 8 hour shift and be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Must have basic computer skills and have no known food allergies. Candy Kitchen offers competitive wages and seasonal incentive programs. Apply In Person at our Corporate Office Tuesday through Friday 12 pm - 4 pm 5301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842

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For possible salaried position with benefits. For more details or to apply, please go to www.seacrets.com

Agent (Position 117757)

University of Maryland Extension seeks Agriculture Educator. Full-time, 12-month, professional-track faculty position in Worcester County, MD.

For more information and to apply, go to: https://ejobs.umd.edu.

When offered employment the successful candidate will be required to obtain a clean background check by the State of MD and FBI before beginning work assignment. EEO/AA Closing Date: 10/13/2017

The Princess Royale Hotel & Conference Center Located at 91st St. Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD

Full Time, Year Round • Reservations Supervisor • Common Area Supervisor Experience required for all FT/YR positions.

Year Round • Line Cook • Bellman • AM/PM Dishwasher • Banquet Houseman • Hostess

Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com

Now you can order your classifieds online

HELP WANTED

STYLISTS AND NAIL TECHNICIANS needed at Salon by the Bay in WOC. Call Terry at 410-507-8390.

Comfort Suites, 12718 Ocean Gateway (Rte. 50), Ocean City, MD (WOC). Now Hiring YR Room Attendant and YR Houseman. Apply in person.

Executive Asst. for WOC Real Estate company. The successful candidate will be professional in appearance with excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, organization, marketing and computer skills. Social media and real estate experience a plus. Full time position with some weekends required. Send resume and salary requirements to kclark@monogrambuilders.com or Fax to 410-213-1712.

Francis Scott Key Family Resort seeks a Full-time Maintenance Person Must be punctual and possess a valid driver’s license. Preferred Hotel Maintenance exp. and or Plumbing and Electrical Knowledge a Plus! We are currently in the top for Ocean City Hotels on TripAdvisor and looking for a team player who is willing to become a part of our hard working team! Resumes can be emailed to info@fskfamily.com Applications available at the Front Office 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842

RENTALS RENTALS

Winter Rental - 143rd St. 1/2 block to beach. 2BR/2BA, nicely furnished Condo. October-May. N/S, N/P. References required. $1,750/ month, utilities included. 301938-7182 North Ocean City Year-Round Condo 2 beds, 2 baths,1st floor No smoking/no pets Deposit required. No groups. $1200/mo. + utils. 301-980-4444

RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $250 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764

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2BR/2BA Waterfront Home Year Round - Unfurnished Gum Point Road, Berlin. $800/monthly plus utilities. Security deposit required. 410-430-9797 3BR, 2.5BA, YR OP. Three season-porch, open decks, fireplace, oversized garage. No smoking/pets. $1395/ month + utilities & sec. deposit. Good credit. 301-5096515

3 Bedroom, 2 bath House For Rent in OP community on the water. Great location. Close to park and community center. $1500/mo. Call 410430-0637.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 510 N. BALTIMORE AVE. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated November 7, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4589, Folio 356 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $682,500.00 and a current interest rate of 3.125%, 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 24, 2017 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 $66,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this

property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 201186-1) 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-10/5/3t _________________________________ 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 49 DEEP CHANNEL DR. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated June 20, 1998 and recorded in Liber 2542, Folio 514 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $123,150.00 and a current interest rate of 7.125%, default having oc-

curred 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 24, 2017 AT 3:33 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 $7,000 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-

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. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 306795-2) 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-10/5/3t _________________________________

TRUSTEE’S SALE OF CONDOMINIUM UNIT The Trustee named below will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on Monday, October 16, at 4:00 p.m., at Wight Bay Condominium, Unit 438, 4711 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, all that property situate in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, described as Condominium Unit No. 438 in the “Wight Bay Condominium”, together with an undivided .0073529 percentage interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber F.W.H. No. 576, folio 516, et seq.; and pursuant to the plats described in said Declaration and recorded as aforesaid in Plat Book F.W.H. No. 56, folio 17, et seq., in “AS IS” condition, SUBJECT to all mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, covenants, agreements, conditions, easements and restrictions as may appear among the land records of Worcester County, Maryland. A deposit of $10,000.00 in cash or certified check will be required of the Purchaser at the auction. (A deposit will not be required if the successful bidder is the secured party in this foreclosure action.) The balance in cash or cashier’s or certified check shall be paid within 20 days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, said balance to bear interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from the date of sale to the date of payment. Time is of the essence for the

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PUBLIC NOTICES Purchaser. All real estate taxes, wastewater, water charges, and condominium assessments shall be adjusted as of the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the Purchaser. All settlement costs, including recordation taxes, transfer taxes and recording fees, shall be paid by the Purchaser. Possession will be given upon payment in full of the purchase price. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price when due, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting Purchaser. For further information, you may contact Jon P. Bulkeley, Trustee, 410723-1400. OCD-9/28/3t _________________________________ 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 20, 2017 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

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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 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-10/5/3t _________________________________ 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 11632 CHURCH ST. SHOWELL, MD 21862 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated September 21, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4793, Folio 630 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $183,000.00 and a current interest rate of 4.625%, 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 17, 2017 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 $23,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale

even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 310932-1) 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-9/28/3t _________________________________ 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 7210 STEVENS RD. EDEN, MD 21822 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated March 11, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3638, Folio 516 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $76,300.00 and a current interest rate of 4.125%, 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 17, 2017 AT 3:33 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 $11,000 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 183022-2) 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-9/28/3t _________________________________

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 11217 SAINT MARTINS PKWY. BERLIN A/R/T/A OCEAN PINES, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated April 30, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3694, Folio 349 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $126,000.00 and a current interest rate of 3%, 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 10, 2017 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 $12,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lien-

holder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 205987-1) 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-9/21/3t _________________________________ RAYMOND C. SHOCKLEY ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON PA P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17096 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EVELYN R. SAVAGE Notice is given that Patricia S. Godfrey, 31943 Downing Road, Delmar, MD 21875 and William C. Savage Jr., 12510 Ocean Reef Drive, Berlin, MD 21811 was on September 14, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Evelyn R. Savage who died on July 28, 2017,

without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 14th day of March, 2018. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Patricia S. Godfrey William C. Savage Jr. 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 21, 2017 OCD-9/21/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. KAREN K. SHOCKLEY 47 Birdnest Drive, Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-17-000122

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 14th day of September, 2017, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 47 Birdnest Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before

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PUBLIC NOTICES the 16th day of October, 2017, 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 9th day of October, 2017. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $120,000.00. 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-9/21/3t _________________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning September 21, 2017, or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. SEPTEMBER 2017

WALLACE N. PURNELL 306 Maple Ave. Berlin, MD 21811 Plaintiff v. SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 601 NW 2nd Street Evansville, IN 47708 and WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Maureen L. Howarth, County Attorney Government Center, Room 1103 One West Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863 and UNKNOWN OWNER OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS Item No. 219, Account No. 03128318, Property Description Improvements PARCEL A 1 AC IRONSHIRE STA RD MIN SUB RAYMOND & AXSIE MARSHALL, Deed Reference: 5729/0009, Assessed to SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES INC., The Unknown Owner's Heirs, Devisees, and Personal Representatives and Their or Any of Their Heirs, Devisees, Executors, Administrators, Grantees, Assigns, or Successors in Right, Title and Interest and ALL PERSONS THAT HAVE OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS Item No. 219, Account No. 03128318, Property Description Improvements PARCEL A 1 AC IRONSHIRE STA RD MIN SUB RAYMOND & AXSIE MARSHALL, Deed Reference: 5729/0009, Assessed to SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES INC., Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-17-000309

ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 219, Account No. 03128318, Property Description Improvements PARCEL A 1 AC IRONSHIRE STA RD MIN SUB RAYMOND & AXSIE MARSHALL, Deed Reference: 5729/0009, Assessed

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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-9/21/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ to SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid. It is thereupon this 09/06/2017 by the Circuit Court for Worcester, County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 12th day of November, 2017, and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Thomas C. Groton III Judge,

Ciruit Court for Worcester County OCD-9/21/3t _________________________________ MICHAEL L. MAY, ESQ. MAY & SMITH, P.A. 7412 BALTIMORE-ANNAPOLIS BLVD. GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17053 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM THOMAS OWENS Notice is given that Michelle Lynn Sousa, 11387 Aristotle Drive #215, Fairfax, VA 22030, was on September 18, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William Thomas Owens who died on July 1, 2017, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in

the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 18th day of March, 2018. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the

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PUBLIC NOTICES claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Michelle Lynn Sousa 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 21, 2017 OCD-9/21/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2017 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. 17-55, on the application of John Bruning Jr., on the lands of Bruning Properties LLC, requesting a special exception to allow a minor subdivision in the RP Resource Protection District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-215 (c)(3) and ZS 1-311, located at the eastern terminus of Cedartown Road, Tax Map 57, Parcel 35, in the Fourth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 17-45, on the application of Steven Rakow, Esquire, on the lands of Travis & Jessie Martin, requesting an Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area variance to locate a fence in the 100 foot buffer in the R1 Rural Residential District and the RP Resource Protection District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(m)(1), ZS 1-205(d)(1) and ZS 1305, and Natural Resources Article Sections NR 3-104(c)(4) and NR 3111 located at 10502 Shingle Landing Road approximately 1083 feet east of Cedar Creek Road, Tax Map 15, Parcel 93, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland 6:40 pm Case No. 17-57, on the application of Michael Reynolds, on the lands of Northern Building Restoration LLC, requesting an after-the-fact variance to the Ordinance prescribed right side yard setback from 20 feet to 19.7 feet (an encroachment of 0.3 feet) and an after-the-fact variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 35 feet to 33.8 feet (an en-

croachment of 1.2 feet) associated with contractor shops in the I-1 Light Industrial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-212(b)(1) and ZS 1305, located at 12041 Industrial Park Road, approximately 1,079 feet east of Hammer Road, Tax Map 10, Parcel 200, Lot 11, in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:45 p.m. Re-Advertisement of Case No. 1750, on the application of Hugh Cropper IV, Esquire, on the lands of Douglas and Tammara Clark, requesting a special exception to allow contractors’ shops in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1202(c)(14), ZS 1-305(b), ZS 1-322 and ZS 1-325, located on the easterly side of Handy Lane, approximately 1,076 feet north of Hammond Road, Tax Map 9, Parcel 370, in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:50 p.m. Case No. 17-52, on the application of Hugh Cropper IV, Esquire, on the lands of All Seasons RV & Boat Storage, requesting a special exception to allow contractors’ shops in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-202(c)(14), ZS 1-305(b), ZS 1322 and ZS 1-325, located at 13222 Handy Lane, approximately 1,432 feet north of Hammond Road, Tax Map 9, Parcel 301, in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:55 p.m. Case No. 17-53, on the application of Hugh Cropper IV, Esquire, on the lands of Sun TRS Frontier, LLC, requesting a special exception to increase the maximum height of a structure from 45 feet to 62 feet (an increase of 17 feet) associated with a proposed water slide in the C-2 General Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(3), ZS 1-210(c)(1), ZS 1305(n)(1) and ZS 1-325, located at 8428 Stephen Decatur Highway (MD Route 611), approximately 705 feet south of Assateague Way, Tax Map 33, Parcel 94, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 7:00 p.m. Case No. 17-54, on the application of Hugh Cropper IV, Esquire, on the lands of Absolute Ventures, LLC, requesting a special exception to operate a dredge spoil disposal site in the I-1 Light Industrial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(3) and ZS 1-212(c)(7), located at the northeast intersection of Ironshire Station Road and Libertytown Road (MD Route 374), Tax Map 24, Parcel 90, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 7:05 p.m. Case No. 17-56, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, Esquire, on the lands of Kathleen Clark, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed rear yard setback from 30 feet to 6 feet (an encroachment of 24 feet) and a variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 25 feet from the property line to 0 feet (an encroachment of 25 feet) associated with a proposed single-

family dwelling and accessory apartment in the R-3 Multi-Family Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1207(b)(2), and ZS 1-305, located at 9747 Golf Course Road approximately 170 feet south of Townsend Road, Tax Map 27, Parcel 307, Lot 27, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-9/28/2t _________________________________

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 12, 2017 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(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to waive nine (9) parking spaces for a change of use from a bank to a carry-out restaurant. The site of the appeal is described as Parcel 2, Edward L. Taylor Road, Resubdivision of Lots 9 and 10, Section II of the Caine Harbor Mile Plat; further described as located on the northwest corner of Georgia Avenue and Coastal Highway, formerly the Bank of Ocean City, and known locally as 12109 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: OC JUICE BARS LLC – (BZA 2500 #17-09400021) at 6:10 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(3)(a) requesting a special yard exception to allow a 4’ x 13.5’ accessory structure to be constructed in the easterly side yard setback, providing a setback of 2.7’ instead of 5.0’ as required by Code. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 17, Runaway Bay II Townhouses Plat; further described as located on the north side of 32nd Street, and locally known as 522-32nd Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: SHERIDAN B. KNOWLES – (BZA 2501 #1709400022) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall.

Alfred Harrison, Chairman Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-9/28/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day By: Ernest Anthony Gerardi, Jr., 9 Bay Street, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Jeffrey Louis Osias, 38386 Virginia Drive, Bethany Beach, Delaware 19930; Lisa Difebo-Osias, 38386 Virginia Drive, Bethany Beach, Delaware 19930. For: The Perfect Fig, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Difebo's Berlin 104 North Main Street Berlin, Maryland 21811 Formerly: JEMP Enterprises, LLC There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: October 17, 2017 @ 1:10 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-10/5/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "A" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day By: Yogendrakumar I. Patel, 249 South Washington Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863; Laura Gladding Morrison, 218 Walnut Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 For: Dutt, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Marlin Market 127 Ocean Highway Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: October 17, 2017 @ 1:20 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-10/5/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 17-9 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 17-9 (Zoning - Commercial Non-Agricultural Functions in Agricultural Structures and Lands in the E-1 Estate District) was passed by the County Commissioners on September 19, 2017. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-203(c)(21). (Renumbers the current subsection 21 to subsection 22 and adds this new subsection to permit on a farm, by special excep-

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PUBLIC NOTICES tion in the E-1 Estate District, the accessory use of a principal agricultural structure or use of land for the commercial hosting of non-agricultural functions and events including, but not limited to, wedding receptions, family reunions, birthday and anniversary celebrations, and other similar events; such uses must be clearly accessory and subordinate to the principal agricultural structure or use of the property; requires that the structure for such use shall comply with all building, fire, health, zoning, and environmental code requirements which apply to such structures that are not located on a farm; establishes minimum lot requirements for such structures and uses including a minimum lot area of twenty-five acres, lot width of at least two hundred feet, and front, side and rear yard setbacks of at least one hundred feet; and subject to the provisions of Section ZS 1-325 - Site plan review; establishes a minimum separation distance of five hundred feet between the commercial event and any residential structure on an adjacent property or public road; and requires that any amplified music associated with the event must end by 11:00 PM) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-9/28/3t _________________________________ CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY PO BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17105 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARGARET ANN NORTHAM AKA: MARGARET ANN NORTHAM BORTZ Notice is given that Debora Hileman, 23 Leigh Drive, Berlin, MD 21811 and Christine Koons, P.O. Box 215, Upper Fairmount, MD 21867, was on September 22, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Margaret Ann Northam who died on August 8, 2017, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 22nd day of March,

2018. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Debora Hileman Christine Koons Personal Representatives True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: September 28, 2017 OCD-9/28/3t _________________________________ CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY PO BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17106 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LUCRETIA L. BORKOWICZ Notice is given that Denise Ann Dotterweich, 13206 Gundale Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21220, was on September 22, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lucretia L. Borkowicz who died on April 8, 2017, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 22nd day of March, 2018. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the

decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Denise Ann Dotterweich 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 28, 2017 OCD-9/28/3t _________________________________

poles, max chwd ext of 14’ at 10616 Pine Needle Rd Parcel #1700A in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm LLC Owner: Allen Trott PW17-108 A request has been submitted to constr a 4’x50’ pier, instl (2) 9” x 25’ piles for (1) btlft & instl (2) PWC lifts on assoc piles. No more chwd than 50’ from MHWL at 500 32nd St Slip 14 Parcel #4370 in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Constr Owner: Bryan & Denise Deem PW17-109 A request has been submitted to constr a 4’x50’ pier, (2) piles for PWC dble lift & btlft w/assoc piles no more chwd than 50’ from MHWL at 500 32nd St Slip 13 Parcel #4370 in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Constr Owner: David & Patricia Morgan PW17-110 A request has been submitted to instl 4 poles & btlft into exist slip, NTE 20’ from community wlkwy at 235E Flounder Lane Parcel #3203 in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction Inc. c/o Permit Ink Owner: Isle of Wight MHPJohn Hord PW17-111 OCD-9/28/2t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, “Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD Thursday October 12, 2017 At 2:00 PM A request has been submitted to instl (2) btlfts on exist piles no more chwd than 50’ from MHWL. Instl (2) PWC lifts w/in a max of 16’ of MHWL at 619 Harbour Dr Parcel #8020A in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Constr Owner: Nancy Julian PW17-105 A request has been submitted to constr a 6’x32’ pier & install (2) btlfts on assoc piles no more than 32’ chwd from MHWL at 1508 Teal Dr Parcel #3429 in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Constr Owner: Jeffrey Hurst PW17-106 A request has been submitted to instl (1) btlft w/assoc piles no more than 19’ chwd of MHWL at 606 Dory Rd Unit 205 Parcel #9031 in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Constr Owner: Charles & Susan Solley PW17-107 A request has been submitted to instl (1) btlft & replc (2) exist PWC floats w/(2) PWC lifts w/all assoc

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17118 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DENNIS KEITH ATKINSON SR. Notice is given that Dennis Keith Atkinson Jr., 71 Westbrook Ct., Harrington, DE 19952 was on September 26, 2017 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Dennis Keith Atkinson Sr., who died on August 23, 2017, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the

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PUBLIC NOTICES claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Dennis Keith Atkinson Jr. Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 5, 2017 OCD-10/5/1t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 11729 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ANNA MARY COARD AYRES Notice is given that Deborah J. Miles, 29994 Greenspring Drive, Princess Anne, MD 21853, was on September 25, 2017 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Anna Mary Coard Ayres who died on December 18, 2004, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Deborah J. Miles Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell One W. Market Street

Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 5, 2017 OCD-10/5/1t _________________________________ WILLIAM FRANCIS XAVIER BECKER, ESQ. 260 E. JEFFERSON STREET, 2ND FLOOR ROCKVILLE, MD 20850 SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17120 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JAMES FRANCIS O’HARA III Notice is given that Michael Patrick O’Hara, 4205 Deer Park Road, Randallstown, MD 21133, was on September 27, 2017 appointed personal representative of the small estate of James Francis O’Hara III who died on August 23, 2017, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Michael Patrick O’Hara Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 05, 2017 OCD-10/5/3t _________________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17117 Notice is given that the Circuit Court of Prince William County, VA appointed Bruce H. Bibb Jr., 10836 Peachwood Drive, Manassas, VA 20110 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Bruce H. Bibb who died on July 17, 2017 domiciled in Virginia, America. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Amanda Kucharski whose address is 7728 Mayfair Circle, Ellicott City, MD 21043. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Bruce H. Bibb Jr. Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: October 05, 2017 OCD-10/5/3t _________________________________

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As Ocean City officials, residents and businesses who witnessed or were caught in the mayhem of last weekend discuss how to prevent that from happening again, the first thing to do is eliminate this “sanctioned event” versus “unsanctioned event” business. These labels suggest that Ocean City government has real control over who can congregate in the resort, when it has no gatekeeping authority at all. It can’t check passports, stamp hands at the entrances or declare portions of the resort off-limits to certain people and not others. Besides, the only difference between a “sanctioned” and “unsanctioned” event is the former generally involves the privilege of using city property for some purpose. Organizers and participants who don’t want or need that can do what they want, as long as they don’t break the law. This is why Mayor Rick Meehan is correct when he says the only way to block another knucklehead convention like the one last weekend is for government, business and residents to unite to make Ocean City unavailable or undesirable to that element and those like it. Unfortunately, as Meehan observed, that’s going to hurt, since it will require some sacrifices that neither residents nor businesses will want to make. A poll of year-round residents, for instance, probably would find they would be delighted to see the end to all noisy special events, especially the ones involving vehicles. Businesses, not so much. Bridging that divide would take some doing, but it also must be said if an event draws a sizable bad element and creates major problems for law enforcement, that attraction ought to be ended, even if it’s not directly at fault. One possible approach to preventing another H2Oi-type debacle is to do some counter-programming by promoting well in advance a deeply discounted exclusive family weekend along the lines of Restaurant Week to coincide with that show’s schedule. The city also might sponsor some superior weekend entertainment that would not appeal to that car show’s fans. Looking for some way to make event organizers liable for the behavior of their followers can’t be done without jeopardizing every public celebration that involves sales of beer, wine or other alcoholic beverages. Similarly, closing sections of roads would have serious downsides. Meehan’s call for unity suggests he has some ideas tucked away. Business owners and residents should hear what he has to say, while also coming up with their own reasonable suggestions on how to stop this craziness before it ruins everything.

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Letters to the editor Las Vegas shootings require action

Editor, The Las Vegas atrocity is the final straw. This was not an act of terror, nor the craziness of gangsters — it is pure evil. I strongly support the second amendment, but it was created at a time when its enactors could not have imagined the atrocities it helps engender by today’s inconceivable weaponry. Yes, every adult should be able to legally buy a gun to protect his or her home and family. Hunters should be allowed to purchase rifles for their sport. But the availability of gun silencers and all manner of automatic weapons capable of firing hundreds of high-power bullets must stop. Now. Congress must stop worrying about loss of NRA sales (They will do just fine). The purchases of weapons for self-protection are probably soaring right now — and will continue. Congress must make Americans safer. Any congressperson who does not immediately support a new second amendment should receive a plentitude of phone calls and letters from their electorates. I will strongly urge everybody I know to do so, and to write tons of letters to Ocean City Today. Tom Sandusky Ocean Pines

H2Oi visitors treated horribly by resort

Editor, I am a resident of Ocean City. I support this town via my patronage of the many businesses that make this town what it is: a resort town. I resent the way our H2Oi visitors were treated this past week. Signs put up to intimidate these people. Buses and barriers lined up at the convention center to prevent use of public parking areas (including me when I wanted to park there to visit a nearby venue). An outright announcement that these people were not welcome, and an obvious directive to police to harass them while they were here. Where did this come from? My guess is from some old fogies with some political clout in this town. These are young adults with a passionate hobby for building unique cars. I am 64 years old and can appreciate their passion. This is not much different than the passion of our biker crowds or the Crusin’ crowds. The obvious difference is their age. Back to our “resort town.” That’s exactly what Ocean City is. A town that exists only because of the visitors that come to this town. I can tell it was a slow summer season. There were “vacancy” signs throughout the town all summer. Many of the

bartenders I talked with agreed it was indeed a slow summer. One bartender told me her tip income was down over $6,000 from the previous summer. One would think we would welcome additional visitors, especially in the offseason. Are the complaints from some of the locals justified? Is there anything outside of their normal lifestyles they wouldn’t complain about? How many people are we talking about? It certainly isn’t the hotel owners, business owners or servers that make this town what it is. Is it really that much worse then bike week or Crusin’ week? Or is it simply that this group is a younger group, doing what younger people do everywhere? Young adults just like any other group of young adults that were or are your kids and my kids. So, quit making unfounded statements. I won’t be convinced this was justified unless you back up these statements with comparative facts (factoring in the directive to write as many traffic tickets as possible). Our town officials need to stand up to these complainers and consider the benefits to the people that rely on the fact that this is indeed a resort town that thrives on events such as bike week, Crusin’ week, Jeep week, and yes, the H2Oi event. Don’t allow these people to Continued on Page 86

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 85 label these young adults based on their attitude that this is their town. It’s not their town. It is a town built and supported by visitors, businesses and employees of these businesses. Maybe we should allow these visitors to vote while they are here, then maybe a few disgruntled locals wouldn’t mean so much to our town officials. Wally DeBord Ocean City

Education system to blame for division

Editor, We raised our children for 18 years; instilling in them a sense of responsibility, morals, industriousness, charity, kindness, and love for this country. Then they are off to college. They come home with those character traits that you, as a parent, worked so hard to inculcate in them – greatly distorted. Parents are finding out more and more that they paid over $100,000 to have their children’s minds set against the very morals and nationalism that they so fervently believe in. Much to your surprise, your child hates America. Where do you think all this “take a knee” crap is coming from? Plato, a student of Socrates, 428-348 BC said, “The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future life.” The socialist left, who hate capitalism, this country, and all the institutions that make it great, knows this.

This is why they are against school vouchers and any competition in our educational system. This attitude changing starts in kindergarten and continuous through 12th grade. The children are still home in this time period and good parents can at least observe subtle changes in their children. A professor of environmental studies at Salisbury University wrote an example of this in a long winded, two-column dissertation. It could have been summed up with, “Hey America, stop trying to be great again. Decrease productivity and dominance in the world. Give the environment a break, you overgrown pig of a country!” You know, that our country is responsible for bettering the lives of millions of people all over the world in countless ways that would fill this newspaper. It is time parents start boycotting these colleges, which hire professors who hate this country while sharing personal distortions which they harbor. Parents, you are paying to have your offspring indoctrinated. Look into schools that teach facts and accurate American history. Hillsdale College is a good starting point. Dennis W Evans Berlin

Foist troublesome event off onto another resort

Editor, It’s time to revisit that old definition of insanity ... asking the same question over and over and expecting a different result.

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Once again, can we permanently ban the H2Oi cabal? This herd is woefully disrespectful, noisy, arrogant and broke, i.e., car-rich, beach poor. They are simply not welcome in our precious, homespun community. Where I’m from, we would give them the city’s paper key! Ever open a door with ... well, you get it. My solution is quite simple, and noble for our neighbors to the south. I propose the mayor pony up $5,000, send it to the Virginia Beach mayor as a “signing bonus” and send them off. Forever. After all, Virginia is for ... In closing, I don’t know how Ocean City could exist without the H2Oi folks, but damn it next year we’re sure gonna try. Paper key, my friend, paper key. Rob Dittler Ocean City P.S. Since I haven’t slept in 3 nights, this note may appear fuzzy. Sorry.

Police overstepped in prostitution sting

Editor, A few incidents over the years have prompted me to write an occasional letter to the editor, but nothing has incensed me so much as the recent story of police entrapment demonstrated by the prostitution “sting.” How could the town council allow the police department to run so rampant as to create crime? Police advertised, enticed and carefully reeled their victims in just to make an arrest. Read that again: the police advertised.

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There was no crime before the police went out and actively created it. And as far as crime goes, this example is pretty tame. Apparently one guy was merely guilty of cross-dressing. Arrested for a fashion faux pas? They could be hiding around any corner waiting to get me for a bad haircut. How long before they come for you for wearing white after Labor Day? Legitimizing such police activity steers us as a community down a very dark path. I support the police in their request for reliable schedules and leave. I support them for all their service to the community – I personally have benefited many times from their assistance. I feel for them when they have to go through the tedium of traffic control for countless town events. I fear for them when confronting truly dangerous and armed bad guys. But, this other sort of activity – one that preys on a defenseless and bamboozled public, and perpetuates the stereotype that a visit to our town will likely result in a criminal record – can do no good for anybody. For all their effort, what crime did the police root out? None. They were just toying with people and ruining lives for sport. Of course other agencies were involved and they should be held accountable, as well. But the next time state police or homeland security or whoever wants to engage is such morally deplorable antics, our local police department should politely just say no. Brian Demmler Ocean City

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