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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 25, 2018) Recognizing that “lighting up” is not limited to cigarettes, the Ocean City Council voted this week to amend the Boardwalk and beach smoking ban to cover cannabis consumption and nicotine vaping, along with an expanded list of other products.

The revised smoking ordinance, which now includes “environmental tobacco, nicotine or cannabis smoke and vapor,” was passed unanimously on first reading during the council meeting on Monday.

In addition to protecting the public from involuntary exposure to smoke and vapor on the Boardwalk and beach, the ordinance also prohibits smoking or See LEGAL Page 88

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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 25, 2018) While the resurgence of sunshine on Saturday certainly lifted the spirits of most Cruisin’ participants, the mood likely remained gloomy for a Waldorf resident after discovering his 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle was missing.

Police were contacted at about 11:16 a.m. on Saturday by the victim of an apparent car theft involving a Chevrolet Silverado, which was towing a trailered 1972 Chevelle and was parked in the municipal lot at 10005 Coastal Highway.

According to the police report, the owner last saw his vehicles after parking the trailer around 4:30 p.m. on Friday.

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The Royal Canadian Air Force air demonstration team, the Snowbirds, soar in formation over the beach at Third Street during a 40minute show Wednesday afternoon. The precision flying squadron had performed in South Carolina earlier in the week and stopped

by Ocean City en route to Long Island for a weekend show.

FOP has dueling endorsements

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (May 25, 2018) In elections, endorsements matter, and if you’re running for state’s attorney in Worcester, having the endorsement of law enforcement personnel is paramount.

But Worcester has two Fraternal Order of Police lodges, and each has chosen a different candidate to back for the June 26 primary. Lodge 10 (Ocean City) picked Kris Heiser, while Lodge 50 (Worcester County) chose to endorse Bill McDermott.

They did not vote on endorsements at the same time. Lodge 50 voted first and announced its endorsement of

McDermott before Lodge 10’s process had finished. McDermott’s campaign also sent a press release announcing the endorsement.

Lodge 50 apparently didn’t anticipate Lodge 10 voting a different way.

Both lodges are answerable to a state office, which mandates that if there is a disagreement about endorsing a candidate, no public statements are to be given by the orders.

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Car stolen along with truck, trailer Continued from Page 1 Police said included in the theft, in addition to the Chevelle that is valued at $72,000, was a 2000 Silverado valued at approximately $6,000 and a 2018 car trailer worth roughly $5,200.

Bob Rothermel of Team Productions, said he is unaware of any previous car thefts after nearly three decades of organizing Cruisin’ events.

Rothermel also said the Chevelle owner was not a registered participant last week, but he had registered for the car show in previous years.

OCPD Public Affairs Officer Lindsay Richard said detectives are continuing to investigate the incident but at this point have no firm leads.

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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (May 25, 2018) As the summer and boating season begins in earnest this weekend, maritime officials gathered to stress the importance of safety on the water, and to report an apparent reversal of some troubling trends.

In this part of the state, no boating fatalities were recorded last year, though nine did occur elsewhere in Maryland.

According to Col. Ken Ziegler, superintendent of the Natural Resources Police, the Worcester, Somerset and Dorchester tri-county area saw a significant drop in operating while intoxicated violations last year, falling from 72 in 2016 to 41 in 2017.

Citations for failure to maintaining a safe distance from a commercial or naval vessel also dropped from 80 to 51 in the same period.

Lifejacket noncompliance tickets remained about the same, increasing by one from 56 to 57 between 2016-2017.

However, reckless operation citations increased from 35 to 41 during the year, he said.

“We had some troubling trends in 2015 to 2016, but this year it’s good news, so we can call it ‘Practice Makes Perfect,’” Ziegler said.

Last year’s joint press conference with the Coast Guard, Natural Resources Police and Coast Guard Auxiliary had a more somber note, as the theme for the year was bow-riding safety, called “Ride Inside.”

That effort was formed in response to the death of Kaden Frederick, 9, in the waters near Ocean City in 2016. Frederick was with a group of extended family and was seated on the bow of the boat when he fell in and was struck by the propeller.

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Representatives from the Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Natural Resources Police and state representatives Jim Mathias and Mary Beth Carozza help raise awareness of boating safety this week with the kickoff of the summer season.

Since then, and continuing this year, the resort and its enforcement partners have promoted a “Ride Inside” message.

Cdr. Sara Wallace, US Coast Guard, said five simple steps were all boaters needed take to ensure safety. First, everyone should wear a lifejacket.

In Maryland, she said, 80 percent of the boating-related deaths were caused by drowning, and 83 percent of those that drowned were not wearing life jackets at the time.

Second, she said every boat should have a VHF radio.

“A cell phone call is to one person,” she said, while a call out on channel 16 goes to every vessel in the area, thus increasing the chances of rescue or assistance.

Next, every person on a boat should have some sort of sound-producing device, like a whistle or horn, to help search and rescue teams locate victims, should such measures become necessary.

Fourth, she said it was a good idea to check the weather for the entire day to be spent on the water, as conditions can quickly change.

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By Greg Ellison J-1 workers, with the Property Review Staff Writer (May 25, 2018) With Memorial and Enforcement Strategies for SafeDay Weekend kicking off another housing committee, or P.R.E.S.S., resummer in Ocean City, the annual in- sponsible for coordinating housing flux of thousands of J-1 student visa regulation enforcement between nuworkers required to bolster resort- merous city departments, including staffing needs is once again under- police, building, zoning, fire marshal way. and rental licensing.

Melanie Pursel, Greater Ocean City “We go from 7,500 year-round resChamber of Commerce executive di- idents to a few hundred thousand rector, said approximately 4,000 for- people,” she said. “It’s a perfect storm eign students will travel from abroad we have to manage.” to work at the beach this summer, Ann Marie Conestabile, with with the resort focused on sending United Work and Travel, said her ofeveryone home safely once the season fice has already been inundated with ends. hundreds of students arriving last “Public safety is the big message week. this year,” she said. “We are working Rick Fairbend, who coordinates with sponsoring organizations to put the Irish Outreach Center at 12th a heavy emphasis on bike and pedes- Street and Baltimore with his wife, trian safety.”

Pat, said the bulk of To that end, Emerald Isle arrivals Pursel said last have yet to land state‘Public safety is the big week Ocean City side. message this year..We are launched a new “Mostly by this working with sponsoring program to install weekend and next organizations to free bike lights at week they’ll all be the City Hall coming in,” he said. put a heavy emphasis on gazebo each Each summer the bike and pedestrian safety.’

Wednesday from nonprofit Irish OutMelanie Pursel, 10 a.m. until noon. reach provides J-1 Greater Ocean City The final event workers donations of takes place on until kitchen Chamber of Commerce bedding, Jun 27. items, small appliexecutive director To help new arances and bicycles, to rivals acclimate to a help fresh arrivals foreign culture, Pursel said the cham- make a smooth transition. ber prints thousands of employee “We once again have lots of donaworkforce handbooks, which include tions to give away, mostly from local safety, housing and health care infor- churches and private sources,” he mation. said.

“The first thing they have to do is Locating safe housing can be chalapply for a Social Security card in Sal- lenging, with Fairbend noting another isbury [so] we give the handbooks primary focus of Irish Outreach is books there,” she said. “It provides an helping foreign student workers find introduction to Ocean City and tips on suitable accommodations. keeping their money safe,” she said.

“The ones that don’t have housing Pursel also said the Ocean City will have to look,” he said.

Seasonal Workforce Committee has Fairbend asks anyone with potenagain organized J-1 Safety Nights on tial summer housing to contact him at the Beach, which are scheduled for 302-258-3615 or email May 30, June 27 and July 11, starting fairbendrd@gmail.com. at 6 p.m. at Division Street and the Although the J-1 Summer Work Boardwalk.

Travel Program came under scrutiny Participants can meet with police, during the recent Maryland General Beach Patrol, emergency services and Assembly Session, with proposed legfire department officials to watch islation that could have stymied the safety demonstrations and learn cultural exchange program, Pursel about safety equipment. said the need to import workers has The workforce committee has or- never been more evident. ganized a host of other cultural “With the economy rebounding events, including a Shorebirds base- and lower unemployment, we’ve seen ball game at Purdue Stadium in Salis- less attendance at job fairs,” she said. bury on June 25, which includes Pursel said resort employers also special seating for J-1 students, a pre- have continued to increase the focus requisite hot dog and soda, with base- on providing more than work hours ball enthusiasts on hand to explain for students. game.

“The employers do a wonderful job “Periodically we’ll do visits with the of giving the cultural experience to mayor,” she said. “Almost every day … these students,” she said. “They value one of the local churches will host free them and know … part of program is meals for the students.” to introduce them to American culPursel said another priority is ture.”

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Prior to performing high-flying feats above the Boardwalk on Wednesday, the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds Jet Demonstration Squadron stopped

by Shenanigan’s Irish Pub & Grille at Fourth Street and the Boardwalk for a meet and greet on Tuesday.

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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 25, 2018) The Royal Canadian Air Force invaded Ocean City on Wednesday when the Snowbirds Jet Demonstration Squadron made its inaugural performance in the skies above the Boardwalk.

RCAF Capt. Greg Hume-Powell said the purely diplomatic mission came about from an open scheduling window during the Snowbirds’ performance season, which runs from May through October.

Since air shows require perfection, Hume-Powell, a Snowbird lead jet soloist, said the team practices frequently with only one day off each week.

“Formation flying is a very perishable skill,” he said. “You take a day or two off [and] you definitely can feel the rust.”

Prior to delighting spectators with an air show featuring a flock of nine Canadair CT-114 Tutor jets, the Snowbirds touched down for a meet and greet at Shenanigan’s Irish Pub & Grille at Fourth Street and the Boardwalk.

Now in its 48th season, the Snowbirds team’s base is in Moose Jaw, a city in southern Saskatchewan, Canada. Due to location, when the team performs in the lower 48, Hume-Powell said mid-

week shows become a fiscal necessity.

“We can’t afford to go to a weekend show and then go back home to Moose Jaw,” he said.

Hume-Powell said the Snowbirds’ inaugural appearance above the Boardwalk got off the ground through discussions with Ocean City Air Show executive producer Bryan Lilley.

“We know Bryan from the Ft. Lauderdale air show and he was instrumental in getting us here,” he said. “I know Ocean City has a bigger air show coming up in June and they were gracious enough to have us for a teaser.”

Capt. Pierre-Marc Deschenes, now in his first performance season after beginning training with the Snowbirds in October, said flying along the ocean coastline on Tuesday was a new experience that brought a visceral reaction.

“When we flew over the beach today, I cracked this giant smile,” he said.

The Snowbirds squad consists of 11 pilots and 26 staff members, with pilots regularly rotated, Hume-Powell said.

“Each year in the offseason, we replace [roughly] half the team [which] is made up of fighter pilots, helicopter pilots and flight instructors from the air force,” he said.

The changeover ratios vary depending on available candidates, HumePowell said.

“Our military isn’t huge, so we have a limited pool of applicants,” he said.

“We generally come here for a 2-3 year stint and then go back to where we came from operationally.”

When air show performances wind down in October, Hume-Powell said the team heads north to practice and prepare for the following season.

‘The entire offseason at home in Moose Jaw is dedicated to training new pilots and designing a new show for every year,” he said.

Deschenes said the offseason provides little down time.

“In the winter, we have a MondayFriday schedule and we fly typically twice … every single day,” he said. “It’s important for us … to keep practicing to keep our show at a really high level” In addition to serving as a recruitment tool for the military, Hume-Powell said over its nearly half century in existence the Snowbirds have become a point of pride for Canadians.

“It’s the public face of the Royal Canadian Air Force,” he said. “It’s kind of morphed into being a national symbol.”

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St. Louis Ave. frequently floods, especially downtown, but remained mostly open during last weekend’s deluge. By Monday, the street was completely open and usable.

Memorial Day weekend may end with showers in resort Shore had good soaking last weekend, but rain may not be done with area yet

By Josh Davis and Brian Gilliland Associate Editors (May 25, 2018) Ocean City may be dusting off the lifeguard chairs and airing out the beach towels, but it’s

also still recuperating from a thorough soaking received last weekend, when inches of rain flooded the streets, closed the inlet lot for a time and washed out Crusin’ weekend.

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Never mind the inlet parking lot, the street was closed leading up to it on Friday, because of severe flooding in the area. Coastal Highway was passable but flooded, and St. Louis Ave. was impassable downtown, but remained open farther north.

Ocean City recovered from flooding, county less lucky Continued from Page 10 “Additional rain is tied to what may or may not happen in the Gulf of Mexico,” Pann said. “Many of the computer models have some sort of tropical system developing in the gulf and, at the same time, an area of high pressure off the East Coast,” Pann said.

The combination of a tropical system to the south with a stabilizing system off the East Coast could end up funneling the tropical moisture this way, as the jet stream pushes weather systems generally north in this part of the world.

If things keep moving, there might be some rain at the end of the weekend.

“The most likely days for rain this weekend will be on Sunday and Monday,” Pann said.

If it stalls, like the system did last weekend, we could be in for another deluge. The odds, however, are not in favor of another “frog strangler,” Pann said.

As for that storm, flood warnings remained in effect in parts of Worcester until this past Tuesday, according to law enforcement agencies.

Bill Sammler, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said Worcester County saw 3-5 inches of rain, with the Ocean City Airport reporting 5.47 inches since last Monday.

In the southern end of the county, farmer Virgil Shockley reported his rain gauge showed 9.2 inches of rain had fallen outside of Snow Hill.

Nearby Salisbury has had 8.52 inches of rain so far this month, good enough for the third-wettest May since 1906, Sammler said.

Many roads remained closed during the early part of the week, including Route 12 at the drawbridge in Snow Hill, Whiton Crossing, Purnell Crossing, Porters Crossing, Nas-

sawango Road, and Dividing Creek Road.

“The water levels are subsiding a little, but remain high enough to prevent vehicles from navigating through them,” the Sheriff’s Office reported in a Monday Facebook post.

“We are hopeful that the water levels will continue to drop over the next 48 hours.”

In Berlin, Police Chief Arnold Downing said no injuries were reported, but that several drivers stranded in inoperable vehicles called for police help last week.

According to a press release on Friday, the Berlin Police Department assisted several motorists who were trapped in the weather. Many of Berlin’s streets had to be closed due to the heavy rains and flooding.

“One of the rescues involved a handicapped person who was driven home by the officer. Three vehicles were left inoperable and had to be towed away,” Berlin Police said.

Berlin streets closed included West Street, Franklin Avenue, Branch Street, Bay Street, Flower Street, Buckingham Road, Powell Circle, and William Street.

Ocean Pines Police Chief David Massey said there were no calls for help in the community, “just some low-level flooding in a few areas.”

State police last Thursday urged caution on social media with a “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” campaign.

“According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, it takes just 12 inches of rushing water to strand a small vehicle, while 24 inches of fast flowing water can carry away most vehicles,” state police said, also citing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as reporting more than half of flood-related deaths occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water.

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Soggy conditions slows roll for 28th annual Cruisin’ OC

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 25, 2018) Subpar weather and heightened speed enforcement resulted in a relatively quiet and uneventful 28th annual Cruisin’ Ocean City last weekend.

Ocean City Police made 44 arrests between Thursday and Sunday, with 26 occurring on Saturday after damp skies finally cleared. Last May, 53 arrests were made during Cruisin’, with 40 arrests in 2016 and 54 arrests in 2015.

Drug arrests dropped slightly with six cases last weekend, compared to eight each of the two previous years. There were also half a dozen DUI arrests, a small increase over the four incidents in 2017, but both significantly lower than the 11 cases in 2015.

In response to heightened concerns following car events last fall, Bob Rothermel with TEAM Productions organized a number of new events for motor enthusiasts outside Ocean City, which yielded mixed results due to weather

conditions.

“It really throttled back all of the activities that were available,” he said. “We thought we had a fairly good plan put together, but Mother Nature had other plans.”

This year, event organizers limited the number of registered cars to 3,000, which is about 400 fewer than past events, Rothermel said.

“We purposely did not register as many cars [because] last year we had so many cars, registered or not, we thought we had to cull the herd,” he said.

Despite the best intentions, Rothermel said wet weather cancelled a newly organized hot rod gathering, “Takin’ It To the Strip,” scheduled for Friday and Saturday at the U.S. 13 Dragway in Delmar, Delaware.

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Mixed reviews for Cruisin’ special event zone

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (May 25, 2018) Lock 1,000 people in a room to discuss a topic and you’re likely to get 1,001 opinions of it, and the same holds true for this past Cruisin’ weekend — the first Ocean City event to use the new special event zone approved by the Maryland General Assembly earlier this year.

The law, sponsored by Sen. Jim Mathias in the Senate and by Delegate Mary Beth Carozza in the House, was signed into law by Gov. Larry Hogan in late April. It allows the State Highway Administration or a local authority to designate a state highway in Worcester County as a “special event zone” and allows fines up to $1,000 more motor vehicle violations within that zone.

The collected fines are sent to the state — not the resort.

The zone was put into place in the resort last Tuesday through last Sunday, but what people thought about the new rules and their enforcement depended on who was talking “We, as the organizers, and the city are taking the appropriate steps to corral some of the reckless behavior by people who are not associated with the event,” Bob Rothermel, event organizer, said.

“The fact that the mayor was met with applause on Sunday as he talked about what we are doing as a community spoke volumes about the special event zone.”

Traffic warning and citation numbers haven’t been compiled yet, according to OCPD Public Information Officer Lindsay Richard, but the total number of traffic stops recorded for the weekend is 435, down from last year’s total of 754.

Calls for service from both other officers and citizens were also down to 1,461.

Since 2015, the totals exceeded 2,000.

Participants tell different stories — some based on rumors, stories and tall tales told by other participants.

“I heard there were modified cars getting tickets,” Joe Giuliano of Brick, New Jersey, said. “This guy had his hood off because he’s got a $20,000 engine under there, and he got a ticket.”

Seated with Giuliano last Friday at the convention center was Joe D’Alterio of Jackson, New Jersey.

“They gave a guy a ticket for not having a catalytic converter, but the model was made before they were standard,” he said.

The speed limit signs were an issue for both Giuliano and D’Alterio.

“The signs said the limit was reduced, but they didn’t say what it was reduced to. We didn’t know if the speed limit signs were correct or not,” Giuliano said.

When informed that the speed limit had been reduced to 30 mph throughout the resort, another participant chimed in that it was only for downtown. Someone else joined the conversation stating the speed limit was 20 mph on Coastal Highway.

“It’s not fair. They say the speed limits are changed but didn’t tell us what they are — they’re going to run people out of town,” Jerry McDaniel, from Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia said.

“All the rules makes us uncomfortable,” “Super” Shayne Proctor, of Newport News, Virginia said. “We think they should have a designated area for burnouts.”

Kim Jackson and Jill Smith of Harrisburg, West Virginia, said all of the enforcement was probably necessary, and in the

grand scheme of things, the resort was trying to keep people safe, which they thought was appropriate given the situation.

As this was the first event to use the new rules, some kinks in the system are to be expected.

“The mayor indicated on Sunday that there would be a follow-up meeting to do

lessons learned and discussing if anything needed to be tweaked,” Rothermel said.

In addition, the effectiveness of the zone probably can’t be accurately gauged because heavy rain Friday and all day Saturday slowed traffic considerably, while some owners of custom cars stayed off the road altogether.

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Voter registration deadline, June 5

(May 25, 2018) Deadlines for the upcoming 2018 gubernatorial primary election are approaching.

The deadline to register to vote, change party affiliation, update an address, and request an alternate polling place for this election is 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5.

To vote in the upcoming primary election, Maryland residents who are eligible to vote but are not yet registered – including 17 year olds who will be 18 years old on or before the Nov. 6 general election – must register by 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5. This is also the last day for registered voters to update their address with their local board of elections or change their party affiliation.

Residents with a Maryland driver’s license or MVA-issued ID may register to vote, change their address, or change their party affiliation online at voterservices.elections.maryland.gov /OnlineVoterRegistration.

Voters and members of the military, their spouses and dependents who are overseas and who do not have a Maryland driver’s license or MVA-issued ID, may also register or change their address or party affiliation online using different identifying information.

Paper voter registration applications must be hand-delivered or

mailed to the voter’s local board of elections. A hand-delivered application must be received by the local board of elections by 9 p.m. on June 5, and a mailed application must be postmarked by June 5.

Voter registration applications are available throughout Maryland at the following locations: local boards of elections, Motor Vehicle Administration offices, State Department of Health offices, local Department of Social Services offices, Offices on Aging, Division of Rehabilitation Services, MTA Paratransit Certification Office, recruitment offices of the U.S. Armed Forces, public institutions of higher education, marriage license bureaus, post offices, public libraries and State Board of Elections.

Call 1-800-222-8683 to request an application by mail or download and print a voter registration application elections.maryland.gov/voter_registration/application.html.

Most of Maryland’s polling places are accessible to voters with disabilities. An elderly voter or a voter with a disability who is assigned to an inaccessible polling place may ask to be reassigned to an accessible polling place. This request must be submitted in writing by 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5. The request form is available online

at elections.maryland.gov/pdf/Request_for_Accessible_Polling_Place. pdf Voters can also call 1-800-2228683 to request a form by mail. On receipt of a timely request, the voter’s local board of elections will review the request and determine whether there is an accessible polling place with the same ballot as the voter’s home precinct and notify the voter of the status of his or her request.

To verify voter registration status or to find out if an assigned polling place is accessible, voters may visit voterservices.elections.maryland.gov /VoterSearch.

The 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 26, and the 2018 General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 6. Starting the second Thursday before the election through the Thursday before the election, voters can vote in person at the designated early voting center(s) in their county of residence.

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County property tax appeal board members sought

(May 25, 2018) The County Commissioners are seeking residents to fill current and upcoming openings on the Worcester County Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board (PTAAB).

PTAAB members decide on appeals concerning real property values and assessments, personal property valued by the supervisors, credits for various individuals and groups as established by state law, value of agricultural easements, and rejection of applications for property tax exemptions.

Each member is compensated at a rate of $15 per hour, for a maximum reimbursement of $90 per day, plus travel expenses.

PTAAB members are nominated by the County Commissioners and appointed by Gov. Larry Hogan to serve five-year terms. Those involved in real estate sales or appraisals are not eligible to serve on the PTAAB. To apply, contact the County Commissioners at admin@co.worcester. md.us to submit a letter of interest, along with a resume outlining any pertinent experience, and to fill out an appointment form. Inquiries may also be sent to the County Commissioners at One W. Market Street, Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.

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“Non-registered cars can go up to US 13 and pay to do a burnout,” he said.

Heavy rain on Friday night pushed the “Party Under the Stars” at Ocean Downs Casino indoors.

Rothermel said roughly 200 people and 20 classic cars were at the casino for the 4th annual Cruisin’ pin-up contest with musical entertainment from Golden Touch.

“We could have at least double that in good weather,” he said.

Although skies cleared by Saturday evening, Rothermel said the Trimper Family Amusements Fun Night, which features, in addition to rides, deejay music and a neon/LED car show, was still affected by lingering moisture.

“The neon car show drew nine cars and last year we had 20,” he said.

Despite an increased police presence and traffic ticket cost this year, Rothermel said the feedback from participants was largely positive.

“We’ve been advocating for stricter enforcement or higher fines,” he said.

“The word’s going to get out that you can’t be a knucklehead.”

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FOP pension plan approved without further discussion

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 25, 2018) After ratifying a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police on May 7, this week the Ocean City Council approved modifications to union members pension plans.

The revised Public Safety Employees Pension Plan and Trust runs between fiscal years 2019-2021 and will cost $480,000, with the total collective bargaining agreement running to $1.1 million.

The council approved the pension changes on second reading without further discussion at its meeting on Monday, after overcoming an earlier stalemate during collective bargaining negotiations that nearly triggered binding arbitration.

FOP Lodge 10 President Joe Bushnell said while talks were generally amicable, the sides almost reached an impasse in early March.

“We filed an intent to go to arbitration,” Bushnell said in early May. Among the modifications agreed to during collective bargaining were removing the 55-year-old age requirement to qualify for retirement benefits.

Under the new terms, police union

members can put in for retirement after reaching age 55 with a minimum of 10 years service time or after reaching 25 years of service time.

The new plan also includes a revised benefit calculation method based on the average pay scale during the last three years of employment.

The current pension plan also includes enhancements to DROP, or the Deferred Retirement Option Program, which allows qualified employees to delay retirement for several years while still accruing pension benefits.

“Your pension thinks you’re retired, but you can continue working up to three years,” Bushnell said.

In the past, Bushnell said, when hitting the 25-year service mark police had one opportunity to sign up for deferred retirement payments.

Under the current arrangement, Bushnell said while the benefit is still capped at three years, union members can sign up for a prorated portion up to reaching 27 years of employment.

Upon full retirement, Bushnell said program participants have the option of receiving a one-time lump sum or roll the accrued funds into future pension payments.

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The Supereme Court struck down the law prohibiting sports betting that had been in place since 1992 recently, and states are looking into establishing their own bookmaking operations.

Officials keen to talk sports betting, casino keeps mum

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (May 25, 2018) While the local outlet for gambling — the Ocean Downs Casino — is playing it close to the vest by not answering questions about its plans, both Delegate Mary Beth Carozza (R-38C) and Sen. Jim Mathias (D-38) are on board with sports betting in Worcester, after the Supreme Court struck down the federal law preventing it.

Early last week, the Supreme Court ruled on a case challenging the constitutionality of the federal Professional

and Amateur Sports Protection Act, which became law in 1992.

The law bans sports betting in most states, but was challenged on anti-commandeering grounds.

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Shallow channel change could benefit inlet

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (May 25, 2018) A budget amendment that could affect funding for work on the Ocean City Inlet was accepted by the House Appropriations Committee last week, following its introduction by Rep. Andy Harris (R-1).

The legislation is an amendment to the federal Energy and Water Appropriations bill to prioritize dredging shallow channels in the first district.

The federal government runs on a different fiscal schedule than Maryland State government, a schedule that filters down to the local level.

Here, the new fiscal year begins on July 1, but at the federal level, the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1, 2018.

As such, the budgeting process starts later and lasts longer than it does in Worcester County or any of

its constituent municipalities.

“The inclusion of this amendment in the FY19 Energy and Water Appropriations bill is a victory for coastal communities in Maryland’s First District and across the country,” Harris said in a statement.

“Shoaling is a serious Andy Harris issue for several coastal communities in Maryland’s First District.”

Regular dredging is the only thing keeping the inlet navigable at this time.

Harris’ spokeswoman, Jacque Clark, clarified that the amendment was written to prioritize any shallow channels in District One, which includes Ocean City.

Late last month, Maryland’s De-

partment of Natural Resources unveiled the $1.2 million plan to combat shoaling at the Ocean City Inlet, which has been filling in at an increased pace for about the past four years.

In that plan, Bill Anderson, assistant secretary of the DNR, revealed that the agency was able to tap into shallow water funding for the inlet.

The DNR maintains a Waterway Improvement Fund paid for by boat taxes and fees, which then goes on to pay for work on shallow channels.

Shallow channels, in this case, are fewer than seven feet deep.

Since the Ocean City Inlet is indeed less than seven feet deep in some areas, Anderson said the fund-

ing could be used.

At this point it is unknown if the use of shallow channel funding is enough to define the inlet as a shallow channel for the purposes of the appropriations bill.

Clark said there were rules about identifying specific areas within amendments, which is why Ocean City wasn’t included specifically in the text. She could not say whether Ocean City was eligible for the funding.

The bill also increases the total funding for dredging by 20 percent.

The Army Corps of Engineers, which performs the actual work of dredging, could not comment on pending legislation.

General Assembly likely to tackle gambling next year Continued from Page 16 Roberts, Anthony Kennedy, Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Samuel Alito and Elena Kagan voted in favor of eliminating the law, while Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sonia Sotomayor and Stephen Breyer dissented.

What that means is that either states can formulate policy and procedure related to sports betting, or the issue could go to referendum to let the voters decide if they want it.

A bill on the issue, HB1014, passed the House of Delegates this year 124-14 with three absent, but did not get out of the Senate. Carozza voted in favor of the bill in the House.

According to published reports, Gov. Larry Hogan supports the measure, but will not go to the lengths of declaring a special session of the General Assembly to debate the topic.

The issue will likely be debated during the next session, which convenes in January 2019.

“I’m very inclined to work the issue,” Sen. Jim Mathias said. “There may be a nuance I’m not aware of, but sports betting has been around forever — we had football pools in high school. I do still

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Mathias said he previously voted against slot machines “because our economic center didn’t want them, but they’re integrated well now.”

Mathias said the casino would be a great local partner in the effort.

“If they’re prepared to sit down, I’m prepared to talk with them,” he said.

Carozza, who is challenging Mathias’ re-election bid in November, also said she was in favor of the decision.

“I support the rights of states to make the determination for sports betting and see it as a potential new source of proceeds to support education. I voted for HB1014, which would have legalized sports betting in Maryland through a referendum,” she said. “I am concerned that other states have already moved forward with sports betting in light of the Supreme Court’s decision, and this puts Maryland at a competitive disadvantage. I have begun to talk to our county officials and other constituents about this issue, and expect it to be debated in the next legislative session.”

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Ocean City wins TripAdvisor award for hottest destination

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 25, 2018) With another tourist season getting underway, Ocean City received some timely accolades last week after placing sixth on TripAdvisor’s Top 10 hottest U.S. summer destinations.

Susan Jones, executive director of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, said TripAdvisor ranks the list on visitor booking interests.

“That means a lot of people are looking at Ocean City on TripAdvisor,” she said.

TripAdvisor’s Top 10 list is based on the largest increases in seasonal hotel bookings, which includes the average weekly cost for accommodations and airfare.

Jones said awards from websites such as TripAdvisor help publicize the resort to a far wider audience.

“TripAdvisor has millions of users,” she said. “When they have these awards they send out emails.”

As part of the honor, TripAdvisor noted Ocean City was recognized for its iconic beaches and Boardwalk, plus a wide array of free events and children’s activities.

Exposure on websites such as TripAdvisor helps expand Ocean City’s marketing reach beyond the mid-Atlantic region, Jones said.

“It’s not just people who are in our normal media reach,” she said. “TripAdvisor is such a wonderful tool for visitors when planning a vacation and it’s important to have a strong presence.”

Jones also noted TripAdvisor has previously ranked Ocean City among the Top 10 amusement parks and boardwalks in the U.S. “People who are actually vacationing here are ranking and rating you,” she said.

Jones said TripAdvisor is one of the top digital tools available for travelers.

“TripAdvisor is a great spot to go,” she said. “I use it when planning vacations.”

County cancels final budget work session ahead of vote Fiscal 2019 spending plan balanced at $190 million, set for adoption next month

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (May 25, 2018) The Worcester County Commissioners were scheduled to have their final budget review session this week, but deemed it unnecessary and canceled it ahead of the June 5 adoption of the fiscal 2019 budget.

The county property tax rate is set to remain at 83.5 cents per $100 of assessed value, and the $9 million gap between expenditure requests and finances has been resolved, leading to a budget balanced at about $190 million

for the next fiscal year.

There was a surplus of about $830,000 generated from cuts the commissioners made. That money was spent on two dump trucks with snowplow attachments, a roads grader and a contribution to county employee retirement benefits, as well as some other small purchases.

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Resort’s $129 million budget adopted on second reading

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 25, 2018) With nary a comment, the Ocean City Council on Monday adopted its fiscal year 2019 operating budget totaling more than $129 million. That includes just over $85 million for the general fund, which is where property taxes go and account for less than half the total.

Budget Manager Jennie Knapp presented revenue and expenditure figures that were identical to those approved on first reading May 7. They also were largely unchanged following a handful of budget meetings in April.

The budget becomes effective on July 1.

Since the adopted budget reflects only a modest increase in spending — $635,000 over the current fiscal year — Knapp said taxes would not increase “The important thing is the tax rate stays the same as FY18, which is below the constant yield tax rate,” she said.

The fiscal 2019 tax rates are set at .4656 per $100 of assessed value of real property and $1.29 per $100 of assessed value of corporate and personal property.

Ocean City achieved a fiscal 2019 rate below the state-calculated constant yield tax rate of .4667 per $100 of assessed value, which represents a slight increase over the current fiscal year despite property assessments de-

creasing almost a quarter of a point.

The constant yield tax rate is applied to updated property assessments to result in the same revenue as the prior year.

If the council had adopted the state-calculated constant yield rate of .4667 cents, the marginally higher percentage would generate about an extra $11 on a property valued at one million dollars.

Property taxes are the top revenue source in the fiscal 2019 budget at approximately $43.1 million, up from the $40.68 million collected during the current fiscal year.

Public safety leads the pack for expenditures at approximately $35.9 million, up from roughly $35.9 million during fiscal 2018.

The fiscal 2019 budget also earmarks just over $3 million for capital projects, including: $2.2 million for street paving, $300,000 for canal dredging and $300,000 for Boardwalk access controls, with $260,000 reserved for future needs.

While not exactly a year-round venture, the budget process first springs to life in August when the convention center budget is submitted to the Maryland Stadium Authority, Knapp said.

The real legwork kicks off in October, Knapp said, as various department ledgers are reconciled in preparation for the budget work sessions in April.

Municipalities’ requests set Continued from Page 20 for, a $100,000 increase to the tourism marketing budget and $600,000 over two years to increase Boardwalk security, were zeroed out by a majority of commissioners.

Berlin, Snow Hill and Pocomoke City all got a $10,000 bump to their unrestricted grants, bringing them to $465,000 each.

Berlin had no special requests or projects this year.

Snow Hill is slated to get half of the money needed to repave Coulbourne Lane repaved, but also lost out on its bid to have additional funding from the county in lieu of tax payments on property.

Because Snow Hill is the county seat, county offices take up real estate that would otherwise belong to the town, and be charged taxes on its use. Snow Hill calculates this loss of revenue at around $320,000 per year, while the county pays the town $150,000 per year.

Pocomoke City asked the county to help fund its ongoing water pipe replacement project, which is supposed to correct the town’s long-standing issues with sediment laden and unpleasant

smelling drinking water. The town asked for $55,000 to help complete the project, but this request was denied.

Ocean Pines, despite being the largest population center in the county, is also not an incorporated municipality, so its funding works differently. It does not get an unrestricted grant, but certain requests are filled on case-bycase bases.

The Ocean Pines Association, the governing body of Ocean Pines, requested additional funding for road and bridge repairs, as well as improved police aid. While the roads and bridge funding was eliminated, the county did slightly increase its police grant.

Earlier reports showed the towns receiving much more money for the county because the county’s budgeting process categorizes its grants by geographical areas rather than by each specific recipient.

One number that makes it appear that the towns receive much more than they actually did are grants to local fire companies. For the county’s purposes, these grants are shown under the town totals, even though the money goes directly to the fire companies, not the towns.

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It’s just a couple of weeks removed from the planting season when all the corn, soy, potato and other crops are about to emerge or have just broken through the surface.

“If they are up, they have what we call “wet feet,” Snow Hill area farmer Virgil Shockley said. “If they’re not up, they’re probably just rotted out.”

Shockley said if the sprouts have poked through the surface, they’re likely to survive the season, but anything less than that is touch and go.

“We’re getting down to the wire. May 30 is the crop insurance cutoff to replant corn. After May 30, you’re taking your own chances,” he said.

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“We had a hell of a crop that year,” he said.

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“We got our normal Virgil Shockley amount of rain for May, June and half of July over five days,” Shockley said.

If the seeds in the ground are one thing, the fertilizer is another.

“When you plant corn, you put out extended release fertilizer, because it costs you extra time to do it later. Almost everyone put out extended release nitrogen — at that point we were ahead of schedule,” he said.

Shockley said there was a test you could do, but there was no practical way to determine how much nitrogen washed away during the deluge.

“The lower spots are not pretty — we’ll probably see them turn yellow or orange.

We’re going to have uneven fields,” he said.

If the seeds weren’t drowned outright, Shockley said being submerged for so long stunned them. This is going to affect when the plants mature.

“After they’ve been underwater for 12 hours, the root system is mud. To step in the top 16 inches of soil you’d need waders,” he said.

After all that, Shockley said he is unsure if he’d reapply more nitrogen to his fields.

“Corn is only $4 a bushel so we’re working on a slim profit, and extra nitrogen is about $40 per field,” he said.

“There’s going to be all kinds of spinoffs from this, and it won’t do much for the water table, so all bets are off.”

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Memorial Day events on tap in OC, Pines, Berlin

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 25, 2018) An assortment of Memorial Day activities are slated to take place this weekend, from patriotic ceremonies and light displays to a parade.

Here are a few events planned Friday through Memorial Day Monday, May 28: Ocean City: • The Dunes Manor Hotel on 28th Street and Baltimore Avenue will host the American Legion Synepuxent Post 166/American Legion Riders and Boggs-Disharoon Post #123 Color Guard processions oceanside starting at 8 a.m. on Monday.

It will begin in the parking lot in front of Dunes Manor and head to the beach and includes the playing of “Taps,” posting of colors, a firing squad, three-volley salute and the laying of a wreath in the ocean by the U.S. Coast Guard of Ocean City.

The ceremony will be led by Past Commander Sarge Garlitz and Chaplin Ben Dawson. Rosie Garlitz of Unit #166 will offer the poem “In Flanders Fields” and will lead attendees in “God Bless America.”

Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan, Del. Mary Beth Carozza and Sen. Jim Mathias are slated to say a few words.

For more information, call Joanne Cunningham at the Dunes Manor Hotel at 1-800-523-2888.

• Jolly Roger Amusement Park on 30th Street will have a Memorial Day service at 1:30 p.m. led by Sarge Garlitz and will include members of the American Legion Synepuxent Post 166 Color Guard and American Legion Riders.

• American Legion Post 166 will host a Memorial Day service at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 28, at its facility on 24th Street.

Sarge Garlitz, commander of the South Eastern Shore District of the American Legion, will be the emcee.

Representatives from the First Detachment Marine Corps League, Unit 166 American Legion Auxiliary, Chapter #166 American Legion Riders, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #1091, American Legion Post 166 Color Guard, Sons of the American Legion #166, and officers from the Worcester County Veterans Memorial will say a few words.

In addition, the Ocean City Lions Club and Elks of Ocean City will also participate in the event.

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Sarge Garlitz welcomes attendees to the 2017 Memorial Day service at the American Legion on 24th Street. The 2018 ceremony will take place this Monday at 5 p.m.

Scouts and Unit 166 Junior Auxiliary will lay the wreath during the service.

The event features a post-everlasting moment, firing of the volley salute and “Taps” will be played.

Past Commander and Historian Nate Pearson will present the history of Memorial Day. Rosie Garlitz of Unit #166 will lead attendees in “God Bless America.”

Refreshments will be served after the ceremony, which is free and open to the public.

For more information, call Commander Tom Wengert at 443-9942513.

• Beach Lights return to North Division Street this summer. The threeminute spectacles take place nightly through Labor Day weekend from 9-11 p.m.

The free attraction features highpowered searchlights that move and sway in the sky to musical selections playing though speakers on the Boardwalk. The lights also change into a variety of colors.

For more information, call 410-2892800 or email infoevent@specialeventpro.com.

Ocean Pines: • The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation will host its 13th

Members of the American Legion Post #166 and Post #123 lead a riffle volley at the conclusion of the Memorial Ceremony last year at the Worcester County Veteran’s Memorial in Ocean Pines.

annual Memorial Day public ceremony at 11 a.m. on Monday.

It will take place at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines on Route 589 near the South Gate.

Col. Janeen Birckhead-Morton will be the keynote speaker at this year’s event. She will be receiving her first star on June 2 and taking command of the

Maryland Army National Guard, said Marie Gilmore, a Veterans Memorial volunteer.

Gold Star Mothers and former American POW’s will also be honored.

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The Ocean Pines Memorial Day ceremony is always well attended and though some seating is provided, attendees should bring lawn chairs to the event. Golf carts will be on hand for those who need assistance from the parking lot.

The ceremony will be moved indoors to the Ocean Pines Community Center in the event of inclement weather.

For more information, call Gilmore at 410-208-6612 or visit www.OPVETS.com.

Berlin: •A memorial ceremony will take place at Mystic Harbour on Route 611, this Saturday beginning at 10 a.m.

Sarge Garlitz, commander of the South Eastern Shore District of the American Legion, will be the emcee. Chaplain Teddy Rozzano will say a prayer and the World War I poem, “In Flanders Fields” will be recited.

Comments will be made by members of the General Assembly of Maryland, Del. Mary Beth Carozza and Sen. Jim Mathias.

The memorial wreath will be placed at the flag pole by military veterans. The American Legion Rifle Team consisting of members from Boggs-Disharoon Post #123, Synepuxent Post #166 and Duncan-Showell Post #231 will fire the three-volley salute. Following the salute, “Taps” will be played before the singing of “God Bless America.”

Rosie Garlitz will read the poem, “Teardrop on his Mother’s Cheek” by Joan Sauer.

For more information, call Garlitz at 443-735-1942.

• Memorial Day Services are scheduled for Sunday at 8 a.m. at the downtown memorial on the corner of Main Street and Baker Street, and at 10 a.m.

at the Saint Paul United Methodist Church on Flower Street.

During the Saint Paul service, Legion members are slated to read off the names of a couple hundred deceased veterans associated with the DuncanShowell Post 231.

•The annual Old Fashioned Memorial Day Parade starts at 11 a.m. on Monday at Stephen Decatur Middle School and travels southwest on Flower Street to a staging area near Dr. William Henry Park. Free parking is available in a lot opposite the park.

This year the parade will honor Korean War veterans from Berlin and members of the VFW Post 10159 from Salisbury, the latter of which have “been in every parade” during the last 22 years.

The event will also recognize former parade organizer Jesse Turner, who passed away last year.

“We’re always going to honor him, but the real honorees are the Korean War veterans,” said organizer Gregory Purnell. “I can tell you it’s going to be more of a turnout this year, because of those veterans.”

Berlin Mayor Gee Williams will ride near the front of the procession and stop to say a few words at the stage near Henry Park.

There will be food and entertainment. Children can enjoy activities while their parents check out the different vendor booths and yard sale tables.

For more information, call 410-9732051.

• Remembrances are also planned in area cemeteries on Monday, starting in Whaleyville at 8 a.m. and traveling to the Curtis United Methodist Church in Bishopville, Fooks Cemetery on Route 611, New Bethel Cemetery in Germantown, and Saint Paul Cemetery on Bay Street in Berlin.

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Organizers hoped to find sponsors for 100 flags representing veterans in the inaugural Flags for Heroes display at the Worcester County Veteran’s Memorial in Ocean Pines. They more than doubled that number.

Inaugural ‘Flags for Heroes’ soars Organizers hoped for 100 sponsors for Pines display and ended with over 200

By Josh Davis Associate Editor (May 25, 2018) The Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club and Worcester County Veteran’s Memorial Foundation set out this year to honor 100 area veterans with the inaugural Flags for Heroes display in Ocean Pines.

The effort, although nascent, doubled its goal and today more than 200 flags stand in the field near Racetrack Road and Cathell Road.

Several dozen people braved the soggy grounds of the Veteran’s Memorial park Saturday, Armed Forces Day, for an introduction ceremony to the exhibit. Those hardy spectators were treated to news of the successful campaign, and a poetry reading by Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Bailey.

Cliff Berg of the Rotary Club, co-chair of the event with Marie Gilmore of the Memorial Foundation, said it was a “great collaboration” that brought together both groups to solicit donations from local businesses and community members to help pay for the presentation.

He thanked the association for its help in installing and lighting the display, and recognized attendees Sen. Jim Mathias and Del. Mary Beth Carozza, as well as “commanders and leaders of our veteran’s groups that are here this morning,” including members of the American Legion and Vietnam Veterans of America.

“First, I want to thank you all for coming out to a very soggy Veteran’s Memorial park. It’s not always this bad, but it’s been a heck of a week of rain,” Gilmore said, joking it was probably because everyone “prayed for some rain to get rid of all that pollen.”

“I think we all prayed a little too

hard,” she said. “But the pollen is gone [and] the weather has cleared for us for this morning’s ceremony, and for that we are eternally grateful.”

Gilmore made it a point to call the event the “first annual,” and said the collaboration of the Rotary Club and Memorial Foundation was highly successful. She singled out Margaret Mudron, Robert Smith and Berg from the Rotary Club, and Linda Shanahan of the Memorial Foundation.

“It’s a project that the Veteran’s Memorial has thought about for a number of years and I’m quite sure that the Rotary Club has had it on their agenda for a few years, but it took a collaboration between the two to be able to make it happen,” she said. “We couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome.

“We had asked our community, ‘do you want to honor a hero?’ The answer was a resounding ‘yes,’ so we planned on 100 flags for the first year,” Gilmore continued. “Instead, we have 204 flags our first year, so we can only imagine where it’s going to go from here.”

Gilmore thanked the business owners and individuals who sponsored a flag on behalf of a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

After deciding on the location, the next step would be to approach Bailey to ask for assistance by Ocean Pines’ public works, she said, “Because as you all well know, a flag display must be lit at night.”

“My answer from Mr. Bailey was a resounding, ‘Yes, we can do that and, yes, public works will help.’ And they have been there helping us out every step of the way,” she said.

Bailey said it was wonderful to be “in the midst of a great patriotic environment.”

“When asked to speak today, my mind raced to some pretty cool memories of some patriotic events that I was able to be a part of,” he said.

In 1976, at age 11, Bailey said he participated in a musical celebration of the

U.S. Bicentennial while wearing blue pants, a white shirt and a red bowtie.

“And, yes, I played the ukulele and I sang,” he said.

A decade later, while attending Averett University in Danville, Virginia, Bailey said he was present when former House Speaker Tip O’Neill came to speak.

“I was the president of the political science club [and] I was ready to ask him a hardball question … that I just knew was going to trip the speaker of the house up,” he said.

O’Neill, however, was suddenly called back to Washington, D.C. by Secret Service before Bailey could speak. He later found out it was because the U.S. had bombed Libya.

“When he came out of that beautiful southern auditorium building with these big, tall white columns, and remember the white hair? [It was] blowing in the breeze,” he said. “Across the street from the auditorium was an elementary school, and about 250 little students came out and, as he was coming out of the building … they started singing ‘This Land is Your Land’ and every one of them had a little flag waiving.”

On Jan. 29, 1986, the day after the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, Bailey was standing on a sidewalk on a cold day in Munich.

“I was told about the disaster by my history professor and I quickly purchased an English paper,” Bailey said. “I read the stories on the sidewalk and I never before or since felt like such an ambassador for this great country as I did that day, with those of another country sharing, in German, their condolences and hugs for the next 10 or 15 minutes right there on the sidewalk in Munich.”

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Veteran’s Memorial honors military with U.S. flag display Continued from Page 28 was at the entryway of a hotel in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

“A musician, a trumpeter, was playing music for tips and asked me what I wanted to hear. I said, ‘how about my national anthem?’ He grinned and said, ‘I can do that,’” Bailey said. “I stopped dead in my tracks and faced him, and stood tall, put my hand over my heart, and listened.”

Bailey said he was irritated as a fellow traveler walked by, ignoring the song and calling him “sappy.”

“I muttered back, ‘a little sappiness will do you some good,’” Bailey said. “We should never get comfortable with being proud of our country, our history, our honor, and our flag.”

He finished by asking how many had heard all four verses from “The Star

Spangled Banner” during the last decade – or ever.

“Remember, it was written as a poem before we put music to it,” he said. “No, I’m not going to sing it – thank goodness.”

But Bailey did read all four verses, surrounded by several hundred large American flags blowing in the wind behind him.

“I encourage you to enjoy this display of flags, and I challenge you to hold others accountable to the belief that the flag of the United States of America is worthy of our respect, always,” Bailey said.

Flags for Heroes will remain through Memorial Day, Monday May 28, at the Worcester County Veteran’s Memorial in Ocean Pines.

The public is invited to walk among the display and read the names of veterans identified by a medallion hung around each flag.

Carozza, Mathias sponsor flags for Worcester veterans

By Josh Davis Associate Editor (May 25, 2018) Looking around the Worcester County countryside, it’s obvious that this is an election year with several local races of consequence and thousands of colorful political signs staked into the earth.

Not the least of these contests is the District 38 State Senate race featuring incumbent Sen. Jim Mathias, a Democrat, and challenger Delegate Mary Beth Carozza, a Republican.

However, for at least the next week, also dotting the landscape are 204 American Flags at the Worcester County Veteran’s Memorial in Ocean Pines, each honoring a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, two of whom are important to Mathias and Carozza.

Both were present during a dedication ceremony for Flags for Heroes on Saturday, and each afterward talked about the flag they had sponsored and why those former soldiers were so important to them.

“My Family and I wanted to sponsor a flag for Samuel Bowen,” Carozza said.

“Samuel Bowen served in Iraq and was killed in Iraq. He was a Stephen Decatur graduate in 1983.”

Bowen was killed on July 7, 2004 by a rocket-propelled grenade, according to the Army Times newspaper. He reportedly was the 1,000th member of the U.S. Military to die in battle after the World Trade Center attack on Sept. 11, 2001.

Carozza said his mother, Elsie Bowen, was involved in planning for the veteran’s memorial and had been honored as a Gold Star Mother when she died in 2012. She was 67.

“I wanted to keep Samuel Bowen’s service alive, especially for our children and our students,” Carozza said.

Fifth grade students in Worcester, Carozza noted, each year take a field trip to the veteran’s memorial.

“We have the opportunity to walk them around the memorial [and] show them the different service flags and the pavers, and when we go to the section with the army, what I like to do is personalize it and localize it for the students, so I first ask them if they can find Samuel Bowen’s paver,” Carozza said.

The small, red-orange brick square reads: “SAMUEL BOWEN, PFC U.S. ARMY, 1,000 CASUALTY, IRAQI FREEDOM.” “And then I asked them, ‘Have you ever been to Walmart on Route 50?’ And they’ll raise their hand and I’ll say, ‘Do any of you know the name of the road in front of Walmart?’” Carozza said.

The road, of course, is named Samuel Bowen Boulevard.

“I say [to the students], ‘You have the freedom to shop and to play and to go to school and to pray and to go to work because of individuals like Samuel Bowen, who sacrificed his life for our country,” Carozza said. “I want them to make the connection with their freedom, and for someone locally who served and ended up making the ultimate sacrifice.”

Bowen’s flag is number J-9 in the Flags for Heroes display.

“I thought today was very special,” Carozza said. “I want to give credit to the members of the Worcester Veteran’s Memorial, to the Rotary, to all the sponsors, because … they doubled their goal.

There are over 200 flags here, and this certainly shows the support and the commitment to having our American heroes honored.”

Mathias chose to sponsor a flag on behalf of Edward O. Petry, the father of See BOWEN Page 31

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OUT & ABOUT

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Harry and Sam Gladwin, of West Ocean City, have a couple drinks at Fish Tales on 22nd Street during its 35th anniversary party on Tuesday afternoon.

Susan and Sam Henry, of West Ocean City, help celebrate the 35th anniversary of Fish Tales on 22nd Street, Tuesday afternoon.

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Celebrating the 35th anniversary of Fish Tales on 22nd Street on Tuesday afternoon, from left, are Stan Graybill, of Ocean City, Lynn and Mel McGinnis, of West Ocean City, and Maddie and Frank Pettolina, of Ocean Pines.

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Barbara and John Sieminski, of Baltimore, hang out at Fish Tales on 22nd Street during its 35th anniversary party on Tuesday afternoon.

More than 600 people attended the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation’s party on May 17 to celebrate the hospital’s silver anniversary and 25 years of service to the community. The event was hosted by the Gudelsky family on their property at the east end of Sunset Avenue. Pictured, left, are Ruby Sponsors Virginia Pappas and Jack Burbage. (Right) Founding member of the Atlantic General Hospital Board of Directors Jim Almand with his wife, Dr. Pamela Zorn. Approximately $175,000 was raised for the Foundation and Atlantic General Hospital.

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(Left) Sen. Jim Mathias sponsors a flag in honor of his father-in-law, Edward O. Petry, a career U.S. Army man, during the inaugural Flags for Heroes display at the Worcester County Veteran’s Memorial in Ocean Pines. (Right) Del. Mary Beth Carozza sponsors a flag on behalf of Samuel Bowen. Bowen was reportedly the 1,000th member of the U.S. Military to die in battle after the World Trade Center attack on Sept. 11, 2001.

Bowen, Petry among those honored by flags Continued from Page 29 his late wife, Kathleen Mathias, who died of cancer in 2011.

He said Petry was a career U.S. Army man, who served in Korea and Vietnam.

His flag is numbered I-15.

“We’re very fortunate that he’s still with us today, and we’re able to stand here today and talk, living our freedom [because] of those who served,” Mathias said. “They’re an inspiration … and clearly strengthened the foundation for those who have yet to serve.”

Mathias described Petry, now in his mid-80s, as “a great guy, a very quiet gentleman.”

“He’s a patriot and he’s always worked hard and provided for his family,” he said. “He stands in love and dedication to this country to this very day.”

Mathias added his son, Trevor, is an Eagle Scout and was inspired by the service of Petry.

“They say behind every Eagle Scout is a mother’s foot in their behind, so Mr.

Petry certainly inspired his daughter to keep all of us on track. And she shepherded all of us – God bless you, Kathy,” Mathias said. “And we thank Ed for his service to our country, being a great father, and being a great inspiration for all who are out there in the field today.”

Mathias, the former mayor of Ocean City, served on the Ocean City Police Commission for six years and is a lifetime member of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company.

“We thank the men and women that keep us safe and provide for our freedom, to allow us to be able to exchange ideas freely, and know that when we participate in a community we do it with protection, with freedom, and most importantly the dedication of those men and women that have given their lives to keep us free and keep us safe,” he said.

“As you hear ‘never forget,’ this is yet another example of us never forgetting and lifting up in gratitude for their service,” Mathias added.

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 25, 2018) To help combat the opioid epidemic, a Maryland in Motion Community Outreach Festival will take place on Saturday, May 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Byrd Park in Snow Hill.

“We are using these events as a call to action,” said Shawn Johnson, president of the Youth Care Center in Snow Hill, which provides youth programs on the Eastern Shore. “The day of the event we will have sign-up sheets for substance abuse counseling, medication management assistance or mental health services. There will be a series of outreach campaigns. This is just the first one.”

Snow Hill Mayor Charlie Dorman will welcome attendees, Pastor Joe L. Poe from Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church is slated to lead the prayer and Snow Hill High School’s Junior ROTC will also participate.

About 20 local nonprofits and community organizations including the Jesse Klump Foundation, the Youth Care Center, Atlantic General Hospital, and the health departments in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties are scheduled to be in attendance. Each will have booths set up and provide information or activities and giveaways.

Attendees can participate in free activities such as pony rides, face painting, Zumba fitness workouts or try out StryKO boxing gear. Portraits created by Patrick Henry will be raffled off and a few guest speakers are slated to speak including Sen. Jim Mathias and support group family members who have lost loved ones to overdoses and substance abuse.

“We are looking forward to an awesome time,” Johnson said. “The main thing we want to stress is we will have a plan of action and things in place people can sign up for. We want to put people in a place to receive the resources they need. In order for us to eradicate the opioid epidemic, we need to all be a part of the change.”

Enjoy a live 90-minute performance from Ocean City native Jimmy Charles around 3 p.m. in addition to music from Hype Entertainment, and jazz saxophonists Carl Sally and Tony Watson Jazz Trio.

“There is a big need for opioid addic-

Ocean City native Jimmy Charles will give a 90minute performance beginning around 3 p.m. on Saturday during the Maryland in Motion Community Outreach Festival at Byrd Park in Snow Hill.

tion awareness and I was happy to help,” Charles said. “The entire country is suffering an opioid epidemic including our Eastern Shore. It’s a cause that we need to stay on top of and continue to bring awareness and education to just how deadly and easily addictive opioids are.

This is an especially important message to our impressionable youth. In addition to performing the event, I will be speaking with the entire Snow Hill High School the day before.”

Sponsors of the Maryland in Motion Community Outreach Festival are Sysco, Perdue, Pepsi, Pohanka, American Legion Post 166 and Waterman’s.

“The event is outdoors and fun for all ages,” Charles said. “There are so many activities and entertainment. There is nothing better than supporting a great cause and having fun while you’re doing it. I’m proud to come home and once again be a part of another event to better our Delmarva community.”

The Maryland in Motion Community Outreach Festival will be moved to Snow Hill High School if there is inclement weather.

On Saturday evening from 8-11 p.m., an appreciation celebration for the event sponsors will take place at the new Residence Inn, located near the Route 90 bridge in Ocean City. It is open to the public. The theatre-style comedy show will take place in the White Marlin Room and feature comedians Steve Wilson and Ocean Glapion. Donations are suggested.

Visit www.youthccenter.com for more information.

Rescues Rock the Runway Fashion Show, Pet Expo, Sat.

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 25, 2018) The Rescues Rock the Runway Fashion Show and Pet Expo returns to Dockside Hall in the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, from 12-4 p.m., this Saturday.

“It is a really fun event for pets be-

cause we have games and the fashion show,” said Amanda Knauff, event organizer and owner of Pet Threadz in West Ocean City along with her parents, Virginia and Don. “Most importantly, it gives people the opportunity to donate or adopt an animal.”

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May 30: Lennon LaRicci & the Leftovers, 6 p.m.

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BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com May 25: Randy Lee Ashcraft & the Saltwater Cowboys May 26: Chris Button & Joe Mama May 27: Bob Hughes May 28: Just Jay May 30: Michael Smith, 6 p.m.; Open Mic, 9 p.m.

May 31: Chris Button, 7 p.m.

CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue, 5:30 p.m.

CAROUSEL PATIO BAR AND GRILL In the Carousel Hotel 118th Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-1000 www.carouselhotel.com May 26: Pearl May 27: Dave Sherman May 28: Jack Worthington COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street oceanfront Ocean City 410-289-6846 www.castleinthesand.com May 25: Darin Engh & Guest, noon to 4 p.m.; Funk Shue, 5-9 p.m.

May 26: The Everafter, noon to 4 p.m.; Zion Reggae, 5-9 p.m.

May 27: Aaron Howell Trio, noon to 4 p.m.; Lauren Glick Band, 5-9 p.m.

May 28: Nate Clendenen Duo, noon to 4 p.m.; Bob Wilkinson, Joe Smooth & Pete, 5-9 p.m.

May 29: Monkee Paw, 4-8 p.m.

May 30: Chris Button & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m.

May 31: Copper Sky, noon to 3 p.m.; The Chest Pains, 4-8 p.m.

COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON AND STEAKHOUSE 17th Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-289-6331 www.cowboycoastoc.com May 25: Phillip Michael Parsons May 26: Jordan Davis May 27: Sam Grow

HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com May 25: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

May 26: Side Project/Chris Button, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

May 27: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

May 28: Blake Haley, 4-7 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 7 p.m.

May 29: Dust N Bones May 30: Karaoke w/Jeremy or Trivia w/DJ Bigler May 31: Opposite Directions, 6 p.m.

HOOTERS 12513 Ocean Gateway West Ocean City 410-213-1841 www.hootersofoc.com May 25: DJ Wax, 4-8 p.m.

May 26: Classic Vibe, 4-8 p.m.

May 28: DJ BK, 3-7 p.m.

JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-5600 www.johnnyspizzapub.com May 25: Matt Tichon, 8 p.m.

May 26: Slappy Hour, 8 p.m.

May 30: Randy Lee Ashcraft & the Saltwater Cowboys, 6 p.m.

MARINA DECK 306 Dorchester St. Ocean City 410-289-4411 www.marinadeckrestaurant.com May 31: Karaoke, 9 p.m.

M.R. DUCKS BAR & GRILLE 311 Talbot St. Ocean City 410-289-9125 www.mrducksbar.com May 25: DJ Batman, 4 p.m.

May 26: Johnny Bling, 4 p.m.

May 27: Over Time, 5 p.m.

May 28: Tranzfusion, 4 p.m.

OCEAN 13 13th Street on the boardwalk Ocean City www.Ocean13ocmd.com May 25: Bob Stout (piano lounge), 6-9 p.m.

May 26: Mark Shaw and his funky bunch, 9 p.m.

May 27: Karoke w/Jeremy May 29: Beats by Jeremy, 9 p.m.

SLAPPY HOUR Johnny’s Pizza & Pub: Saturday, May 26, 8 p.m.

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

May 25-27: Power Play Lenny’s Deck Bar May 25-30: On the Edge, 4-9 p.m.

PICKLES 706 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City 410-289-4891 www.picklesoc.com May 25: Beats By Jeremy, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

May 26: Joey Harkum Band, 10 p.m.

May 27: Rogue Citizens, 10 p.m.

May 28: Karaoke w/Jeremy, 9 p.m.

May 29: Beats By Adam Dutch, 9 p.m.

May 31: Beats by Wax, 9 p.m.

PURPLE MOOSE SALOON 108 S. Atlantic Ave. Ocean City 410-289-6953 www.purplemoosesaloon.com May 25-26: CK the DJ/VJ, 2 p.m.; Alter Ego, 10 p.m.

May 27: CK the DJ/VJ, 2 p.m.; The Lava Game, 10 p.m.

May 28: The Lava Game, 10 p.m.

May 29-30: DJ Mocknbird, 9 p.m.

May 31: CK the VJ/DJ, 9 p.m.

ROPEWALK 82nd Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-1009 www.oceancity.ropewalk.com May 25: Monkee Paw, 4-8 p.m.; DJ Papi Roisterous, 10-11:30 p.m.

May 26: Andrew Robear, noon to 4 p.m.; Monkee Paw, 4-8 p.m.; DJ Papi Roisterous, 10-11:30 p.m.

May 27: John Karahasan, noon to 4 p.m., Ray Wroten, 4-8 p.m.

SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com May 25: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m.

to 5 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; 9 Mile Roots, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Mike T, 10. p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Gypsy Wisdom, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

May 26: Cruz-in de Bay, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Kicking Sunrise, 1-5 p.m.; 9 Mile Roots, 5-9 p.m.; Flowers for Taco, 6-10 p.m.; Cherry Crush, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Steal The Sky, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

May 20-21: New Direction, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

May 27: Cruz-in de Bay, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Shake 3X, 1-5 p.m.; DJ BobbyO, 1-7 p.m.; 9 Mile Roots, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Flowers for Taco, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Lost in Paris, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

May 28: DJ Bobby-O, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; Zion Reggae Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

May 29: Nowhere Slow, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

May 30: Nowhere Slow, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

May 31: JJ Rupp Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Go Go Gadjet, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

SHENANIGAN’S IRISH PUB AND GRILLE 309 N. Atlantic Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7181 www.ocshenanigans.com May: 25-27: Marty McKernan SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com May 25: Marky Shaw, 4-8 p.m.

May 26: Rick & Lennon LaRicci, 4-8 p.m.

May 27: Kayla Kroh, 4-8 p.m.

WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 410-208-3922 www.whiskersbar.com May 25: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey

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Games, fashion show and agility course for dogs

Laila Mirza

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Semifinalist Laila Mirza, a graduating senior at Stephen Decatur High School, has been named one of 630 semifinalists in the 2018 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The semifinalists were selected from nearly 5,300 candidates.

Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, now in its 54th year, is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors.

Scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in community and school activities.

Finalists will be selected in May by a group of up to 32 eminent citizens appointed by the president and will be invited to Washington D.C. for several days in June to participate in a recognition ceremony and various other events.

Continued from Page 32 The cost is a minimum of $10 to attend, or bring dog food, treats, toys and other necessities for the homeless pets of Worcester County Little Paws Dachshund Rescue.

Attendees can browse eight vendors selling custom clothes and pet supplies and check out seminars on dog grooming and training.

“You see dogs interacting with each other and it is fun for the dogs and children,” Knauff said. “The homeless pets of Worcester County Little Paws Dachshund Rescue will bring some adoptable pets.”

There will be games with prizes for canines including a best trick contest, an agility course, scavenger hunt and musical chairs for pets.

A Chinese auction will feature designer pet clothing, a campground stay, artwork of animals, T-shirts and gift certificates from local businesses.

The event’s highlight is the Pet Threadz Rescues Rock the Runway Fashion Show slated to begin at 2 p.m.

All pets are welcome to participate in the New York-style fashion show and must sign up before it starts.

First-place prizes will be awarded to the most fashionable, most original costume handmade by their owner, best looking stud, most extravagant outfit and prettiest female. A best in show award

Pet Threadz in West Ocean City hosted "Rescues Rock the Runway" at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street last year. Casper rocks the runway along with his owner, Oneida Cintron. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday.

will be chosen from the category winners.

“There will be dogs, cats and a sugar glider,” Knauff said. “A lot of people are coming from out of town, as far as New York and West Virginia. A lot of pets will be dressed in Memorial Day outfits.”

Pet Threadz will showcase custom clothing and many of its designs will be included in the show, Knauff said.

More than 300 people came out to the inaugural fashion show and pet expo

in Ocean City last year, she said.

Pets must be restrained at all times and owners are liable for their animals.

Pet Threadz in West Ocean City will be going out of business on July 1. The owners are having sales until then. They also create custom pet outfits.

For more information, call Pet Threadz at 443-955-0904 or visit the Rescues Rock the Runway Pet Expo event page on Facebook.

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Play It Safe provides free activities for grads

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 25, 2018) High school graduates will have more than two weeks to take part in free activities in Ocean City courtesy of Play It Safe, which kicks off on May 30 and continue until June 15.

Now in its 29th year, Play It Safe was created to prevent seniors from abusing alcohol and other drugs while celebrating their high school graduations in the resort by providing free activities to teens.

The 2018 program will officially begin Tuesday, May 29, with a breakfast at the Dough Roller on Third Street and the Boardwalk.

The first event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 30. Graduates can participate in a miniature golf tournament at Nick’s Maui Golf on 57th Street from 12-3 p.m. Play It Safe activities are scheduled until Friday, June 15, with team relay races on the Boardwalk and karaoke on the beach, which will both take place at Third Street from 7-9 p.m.

The Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee coordinated the 2018 program with support from the Worcester County Health Department, the Town of Ocean City and local businesses and organizations.

Approximately 45 events are planned, including kayaking, basketball, pizza-eating contests, dodgeball, paddleboarding, karaoke, bowling, laser tag, beach volleyball, miniature golf and T-shirt tie-dying.

Participants can also visit Splash Mountain Water Park at Jolly Roger on 30th Street and ride the Tidal Wave roller coaster at Trimper’s Rides and Amusements.

“Jolly Roger’s Splash Mountain is always a popular event with the kids,” said Donna Greenwood, chairwoman of the Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee and a Play It Safe volunteer. “We have four new events this year. There are relay races, graduates can ride the Speedworld go-karts at Jolly Roger and participate in a sand castle building contest. There will be a scavenger hunt on Dorchester Street with a whole list of Boardwalk trivia questions.”

Graduates will receive T-shirts, food, drinks, giveaways and prizes at competitive events. Prizes have been donated by local businesses.

“All of the events are free and gives them an opportunity to do something safe, but fun,” Greenwood said. “The whole thrust of our programs are to keep these kids out of trouble while they are here and send them home

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safely to their parents.”

Graduates can ride the resort bus for a $5 reduced rate fare. Tickets can be purchased at: the Boardwalk Train Station, South First Street; Boardwalk Train Station, 27th Street; City Hall, Third Street and Baltimore Ave.; Public Safety Building, 65th Street, bayside; the convention center on 40th Street and Northside Park Ocean City Recreation & Parks facility, 125th Street, bayside.

Teens should take their purchased tickets to any Play It Safe event to receive a wristband to ride the Ocean City bus.

In 2017, a total of 6,198 graduates participated in the event. More than 186,000 teenagers have signed up for

Play It Safe’s free activities since its inception 29 years ago.

“It is an opportunity to be with their friends and meet new people,” Greenwood said. “They can have fun without the use of alcohol or drugs.

Many graduates are looking to have fun and celebrate maybe for the last time with high school friends. It is an opportunity to make wonderful memories they can keep for a lifetime.”

Graduates may find more information about Play It Safe at www.playitsafeoceancity.com, by calling the Worcester County Health Department at 410-632-1100 or by attending an event. On Facebook, search “Play It Safe Ocean City.”

Kinsley Doebler appears focused while arranging an array of color to create a unique fashion statement during the Play It Safe Tie-Dye T-shirt design event last year. Doebler volunteered to instruct the bevy of 2017 high school graduates who took part in the activity, which was sponsored by the Art League of Ocean City on 94th Street.

Dozens of high school graduates line up to play a free game of laser tag at Planet Maze on 33rd Street during the Play It Safe program last summer.

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Ravens Beach Bash returns to Ocean City next weekend

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 25, 2018) Thousands of football fans wearing their purple and black will gather in Ocean City next weekend, May 31 to June 2, for the seventh annual Ravens Beach Bash presented by Miller Lite.

Festivities kick off on Thursday with a 98 Rock live broadcast and happy hour from 3-8 p.m. at de Lazy Lizard on First Street, followed by the popular Ravens Beach Bash Tailgate Party on the Hibiscus Garden deck at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel on 101st Street from 6-9 p.m.

There will be a live WBAL-AM broadcast, a deejay and free giveaways. Ravens cheerleaders, alumni players, and the Ravens’ mascot, Poe, will make appearances throughout the evening.

The all-you-can-eat buffet includes Miller Lite draft, house wine, iced tea, lemonade, pulled pork, jerk chicken, fried chicken, burgers, hot dogs, salads, fruit, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, and buffalo chicken dip with toasted pretzel bread. There will also be a cash bar.

The cost for the tailgate is $34.95 for adults, $12.95 for children 4-12 years old and youth 3 and under are

free.

“Great food, great music and our alumni players, Ravens cheerleaders, playmakers, mascot Poe and the live Ravens Rise & Conquer will be in attendance,” said Rob Tune, entertainment and events coordinator for the Ravens.

Events will take place at various venues throughout Ocean City, although the Clarion Resort will host a bulk of Beach Bash activities. Attendees can look forward to a parade, live broadcasts, a purple plunge into the ocean, a pub crawl, a flag football beach tournament, a light show and bonfire next weekend.

“Beach Bash is a great way to spend time with your favorite alumni and current players,” Tune said. “Be a part of tailgates and bar crawls, pick up some great giveaways, all while spending time in every Marylanders favorite spot: Ocean City.”

Last year, current and former players Qadry Ismail, Vonta Leach, Duane Starks, Jamal Lewis, Brad Jackson, Edwin Mulitalo, Tony Jefferson, Michael Pierce, Willie Henry, Chris Matthews and Carl Davis attended the Beach Bash.

“Both our alumni and current players very much enjoy interacting

Baltimore Ravens cheerleaders gather for a photo at the Ravens Beach Bash tailgate party at the Clarion Hotel on 101st Street last year.

with our fans, especially in areas like Ocean City that are outside Baltimore,” Tune said. “It’s great to be able to spend time with fans and get everyone excited for the upcoming season.”

Next Friday morning, fans can meet at the Original Greene Turtle on 116th Street from 6-10 a.m. for a Bacon & Beer breakfast and to check out the live 98 Rock morning show broadcast to start their day.

The Purple Friday Caravan, will travel all over Ocean City on Friday bringing Ravens cheerleaders, mascots, playmakers, alumni and the pep

band to different establishments, schools and other locations in the resort area.

For those unfamiliar, the Ravens hold this event every Friday there is a home game in Baltimore.

“Will be stopping by the Original Greene Turtle, two local schools, the Castle in the Sand for the Ravens Roost convention, the Flagship Hotel for the Ravens Nest convention as well as look to promote the Game Plan Earth Initiative and assist with a beautification project in Ocean City,” Tune said.

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Plethora of activities to take place during OC Beach Bash

PHOTO COURTESY BOB ROTHERMEL

TOP CHOICE Cruisin’ Ocean City Police Chief Award winner Rich Simpkins from Jarrettsville, Maryland, is pictured with Cpl. Chip Green on Scout, left, and Pfc. Joe Laughlin on Tucker, last weekend. Simpkins won with his 1968 Chevy.

Continued from Page 37 During the afternoon, a West Ocean City bar crawl with Ravens playmakers will commence with stops at Hooters, Sunset Grille, Harborside, Crab Alley, Micky Fins and the Greene Turtle. The event takes place from 1-6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $25 in advance or $35 the day of at the Clarion, although the event has sold out the last couple of years. A bus will transport participants to and from West Ocean City for the bar crawl.

Next Friday night, Ravens fans can check out a party at Dead Freddies on 64th Street from 7-10 p.m. or watch the movie “Moana” on the Clarion beach starting around 7:45 p.m.

Saturday activities kick off at 7 a.m. with sunrise yoga on the Clarion beach with Sara Ashley for an hour.

The first 20 people to register will receive a free Ravens yoga mat.

Starting at 10 a.m., the 54th annual Ravens Roost parade will make its way up Baltimore Avenue from 19th to 26th streets followed by lunch with Ravens playmakers at Macky’s Bayside Bar and Grill on 54th Street, next Saturday.

After the parade and lunch, a purple plunge into the Atlantic Ocean will take place on the Clarion Hotel beach beginning at 2 p.m. with registration and check-in on 101st Street.

In addition, the Ravens Beach Bash will be in full swing until 5 p.m. with an inflatable obstacle course and bounce house, tailgate games, Coke samples, photo opportunities with current players, the annual Flag Football Tournament, and DJ Harvey will be spinning the tunes throughout the day.

“Our Saturday beach games are a great way to relax on the beach and take part in some fun Ravens activities,” Tune said.

A goodbye party will take place at Fish Tales on 22nd Street from 5-8 p.m. next Saturday night in addition to the “Ravens Light the Night” event on 101st Street which includes a bonfire, live music from local band Rick & Regina, a Miller Lite portable, fireworks, and laser light show on the beach at the Clarion from 7-10 p.m.

“Ravens Beach Bash celebrates the annual Ravens Roost and Ravens Nest conventions which have been happening since the days of the Baltimore Colts,” Tune said. “It allows for fans to interact with their favorite alumni and current players in a fun and relaxed setting, while everyone gets excited for the upcoming season.”

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Steamed mussels Asian style and classic sautéed recipes

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (May 25, 2018) Mussels have an unmistakable quality about them; you either love them or despise them.

Personally, I adore mussels and cannot imagine not being able to partake of the tasty delicacies.

The real secret to mussels is that you can season them in many different ways. White wine, butter, and garlic are as basic as it gets. Another option is chopped tomatoes, garlic, fresh herbs and Prosecco. If that does not tickle your fancy, a bouquet of Asian ingredients is sure to delight your taste buds.

Mussels are quite intriguing; following are a few interesting facts that might surprise you.

Did you know that mussels can close their dark shells that protect the orange flesh so it does not dry out when the tide drops?

Anyone who loves mussels knows that they grow a hair-like substance that looks similar to a beard which allows them to attach themselves to rocks in places where the sea is very stormy and rough. This furry patch must be removed before consumption.

Fresh mussels can be stored in your refrigerator, but only for a few days. Place loose mussels in a bowl or unsealed container. Cover with clean damp cloth or paper towel. Never store in water. Drain daily for any water that collects in the bowl.

Steaming and sautéing are the most common way to cook mussels and a quick review refreshes one’s culinary skills. Rinse mussels under cold water.

Mussels naturally open and close their shells when out of water.

For any mussels that do not close after rinsing, tap their shells or lightly squeeze them while running under water again. If they still do not close, throw them away.

Always cook mussels in a flavored broth, even if it is something as simple as bay leaves and wine. Great tasting mussels depend on a foundation of seasoning at every possible opportunity. As with most salty sea creatures, a little bit of acid makes them shine.

Place enough flavored liquid in an empty pot to cook the mussels. Turn the heat element to high. Once the liquid comes to a boil, reduce heat to mediumlow. Add the mussels, cover the pot, and simmer until the mussels open up. A rolling boil will cook the mussels too aggressively.

That being said, mussels steamed in a pot that are crowded on top of one another, cook unevenly. The mussels closest to the heat source cook faster than the ones on the top. Cooking the mussels in a wide, shallow pot will alleviate this problem. In addition, you want to pull the mussels as they start to open, other-

wise they will be overcooked.

Mussels are quite popular on the Eastern Shore; they cook quickly, are inexpensive, and party-friendly. Their soft meaty flesh is conducive for showcasing your favorite seafood recipe. Also, the black shells make a stunning presentation.

Following are two mussel recipes. The first is a traditional white wine, butter, garlic and fresh herbs recipe. This recipe is simple to make and allows the natural essence of the mussels to come through.

The second recipe incorporates an Asian theme of Thai chilies, ginger, cilantro, coconut milk and lime juice.

These are easy flavor profiles to work with for someone who wants to explore other cuisines. Enjoy!

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Classic Sautéed Mussels

Ingredients 4 pounds live mussels 2 cups dry white wine 2 cup seafood stock 4 shallots, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1/3 cup mixed fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, or cilantro) 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces 1. Rinse and scrub mussels under cold water. Using a paring knife, remove beards.

2. In a large pot over medium heat, combine wine, stock, shallots, garlic and salt. Simmer lightly for 3 minutes.

3. Add mussels, cover and increase heat to medium-high and cook until muscles open. Stir mussels to ensure even cooking. This will only take a few minutes. If the broth gets low, add a touch of water.

4. Stir in butter, herbs and salt and serve immediately.

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Continued from Page 39 3 Roma tomatoes, seeded, and uniformly chopped as a garnish 1. Rinse and scrub mussels under cold water. Using a pairing knife, remove beards.

2. In a food processor, combine the garlic, chilies, ginger, green onions and 1 cup of cilantro, lime zest and olive oil and puree until a paste forms. Transfer to a medium pot over medium heat, and whisk in coconut milk and lime juice. Add the corn starch slurry. When broth thickens remove from the heat and set aside.

3. In a large pot, bring the wine and stocks to a boil over high heat. Boil until reduced by one-third. Add the mussels, cover, and cook until the mussels just begin to open. Stir mussels to ensure even cooking. Pull mussels as they open.

4. When all of the mussels are cooked, place them back in the pot, cover, and cook for 1 more minute. Add salt if necessary.

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At the beach when there is an emergency, seconds count and you can count on your surf rescue technician to be there when and where you need them.

Ocean City employees over 200 surf rescue technicians (lifeguards) that man stands over 10 miles of beach.

Our surf rescue technicians are the fastest, bravest, best trained lifeguards in the world, making thousands of rescues each summer.

With the help of Ocean City Today we will begin our weekly series of Beach and Ocean Safety Tips. Before hitting the waves and to get you started off on the right “sandy” foot, here are a few tips to help you keep your beach trips as safe as can be.

• Only swim when a lifeguard is on duty. We are dedicated to guarding and maintaining safety along the Ocean City beach seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. With that being said, let me remind you of one of our most important messages: “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguards in the stand!”

The ocean is unpredictable and statistics show that most of the drownings in the world occur during a time when lifeguards are not on duty. In Ocean City, 99 percent of all drownings that have occurred in the near 80 years of the beach patrol, were when guards were not on duty.

• Check in with the lifeguard. We also encourage you to check in with the lifeguard each time you visit to learn about current conditions. Each day they write a beach or ocean tip on the back of their stand.

Be aware that currents will naturally push you down the shore, so make note of where you started by remembering a stable landmark like the lifeguard’s stand or a particular condo on shore.

Also make note of which way the current is moving. Return to that spot in the water regularly so you’re never far from a lifeguard.

• Watch for rip currents. Waves don’t always break evenly along the shore.

And when they don’t — i.e., when they

break more strongly in some areas than others — it can cause a circulation in the water that produces a rip current.

They are the number one hazard for beachgoers and can pull even the strongest swimmers out to sea. If you see a current of choppy, off-colored water extending from the shore, steer clear.

If you do get pulled out, stay calm, save your energy (let the current carry you for a while), and keep breathing.

Don’t try to swim against the current.

Gain your composure and start swimming parallel to the shore until you’re out of the current. Then, turn and swim diagonally toward the shore.

If you can’t make it to the shore, wave your arms and make noise so someone can see or hear you and get help. The best advice, again, is to check in with the lifeguard. They can tell you the best place to swim and they have a nice description of how to spot rip currents on the back of their stand.

• Be aware of the waves. They’re much more powerful than you think. We have found that injuries resulting from strong waves can range from simple sprains, broken collarbones and dislocated shoulders to more serious injuries including blunt organ trauma and spinal injuries, which can lead to paralysis.

Another culprit to be aware of is shorebreak, or waves that break directly on shore, rather than breaking a few yards out and rolling in more slowly. These waves in particular have the potential to cause serious neck and spinal injuries. Never put your back to the waves.

Just be sure to check in with the SRT before hitting the surf to ask about the wave conditions for the day. Your lifeguard is more than happy to point out shorebreak and let you know when and where there is a safer place to swim.

• Stay sober. Alcohol doesn’t only affect judgment, it can also dehydrate you, increasing the likelihood of heat-related sicknesses. The beach may seem like a great place to relax and enjoy alcoholic beverages, however, it is both illegal and unsafe to do so.

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Tips provided to help beachgoers stay safe Continued from Page 40 Compounded by the heat, the dehydrating and disorienting effects of alcohol and impaired judgment, you can understand why Ocean City does not allow alcohol on the beach. Alcohol depletes your body of the vital fluids it needs to keep you up and running throughout the day and it can also give swimmers a false sense of confidence when it comes to ocean swimming.

Almost every guard has a story about rescuing a swimmer who drank too much alcohol. A person who has a healthy understanding of the ocean and their own swimming ability might not usually head out very far, but after a few drinks they might find themselves feeling braver. They take risks they usually would not and can end up hurting themselves in any number of ways.

We know it’s tempting to enjoy a few Pina Coladas while soaking in the sun on the beach, but if you’re going to partake, make sure you are obeying the law and steer clear of the surf and hydrate properly.

• Save your skin. Just one blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles a person’s chance for developing melanoma (skin cancer) later in life. Racking up more than five sunburns at any age also doubles the risk for melanoma.

Keep the burns at bay by slathering on a high quality broad-spectrum sunscreen of 30 or higher (our guards use Panama Jack for sun protection). Make

sure you have a source of shade — think hats, umbrellas, tents — readily available (especially during the sun’s peak hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Your eyes can also be damaged by exposure to the suns UV rays, so never forget to wear a pair of high-quality sun glasses (guards wear polarized glasses to help cut down the glare off the water and see you better).

• What to bring and not to bring to the beach. Always bring any medications that you might need in an emergency (epi pen, appropriate snack for diabetics, heart medication, etc). Also bring plenty of water, because once you are thirsty you are already becoming dehydrated.

Don’t forget footwear, because on a hot day the sand can cause very serious second degree burns by just crossing the

beach to your towel. Never bring valuables to the beach. Leave them at home, in your condo or in your car and have an extra set of keys with you.

So have an action plan before hitting the waves. Keep the above tips in mind.

Even if you’re heading to the pool or lake instead of the ocean, head our warnings — many of the tips above apply to hanging out near any body of water.

No matter where you’re headed, we’ve rounded up seven major safety tips to help you keep safe at the beach. We’ll never know how many lives will be saved by the lifeguards’ vigilance, but you can help and do your part by reading our safety advice each week and sharing the information with others.

You are strongly encouraged to check in with the lifeguard each time you visit

to learn about current conditions. It is also a great idea to introduce your children to the SRT on the stand, so they know they are there to help if your child needs it.

Most parents believe that they would never lose track of their child on a public beach, but for over 1,000 parents, they were wrong and suddenly confronted with the panic of a lost child.

Although, 100 percent of lost children have been safely returned, the five to 10 minutes of uncertainty can feel like an eternity. If you have told you child to ask the lifeguard for help, the ordeal will end more quickly, with a happy reunion.

Let the summer adventures begin in Ocean City, and always remember to “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand!”

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ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Fish Tales owners, City Council members, Ocean City Chamber of Commerce representatives, politicians and community members gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday afternoon to commemorate the restaurant and bar’s 35th anniversary on 22nd Street.

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Purcell collects over $10,000 for Coastal Hospice

(May 25, 2018) Bob Purcell, Coastal Hospice board member and president of Showell-based Beachwood Inc.: Custom Builders, decided this spring that he wanted to do more to support the construction of the Macky and Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice at the Ocean.

He wanted to start a fundraising effort in addition to helping build a section of the hospice residence set to open in 2019.

A group of family and friends joined Purcell to walk on May 5 at Assateague Island State Park to benefit Coastal Hospice and the Stansell House. Through donations from supporters, he raised more than $10,000. Coastal Hospice continues to fundraise for the construction of the Stansell House, which will be the first of its kind for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland.

“I believe wholeheartedly in the incredible, compassionate work of Coastal Hospice as a board member and a member of this community,” Purcell said. “I want to do anything I can to help build the Stansell House.”

The Stansell House will be a hospice home and outreach center for patients in the region who lack adequate support.

The residence will provide the dignity of hospice care with the comforts of home.

Twelve patient rooms will provide safety and privacy, yet accommodate family members who wish to stay overnight.

Outreach programs will include volunteer training, grief counseling and support groups open to the community.

“It is through the generosity of individuals like Bob Purcell who are making the vision of this hospice home a reality,” said Coastal Hospice President Alane Capen. “I am touched by Bob’s overwhelming commitment to this important project to meet the health care needs of our community.”

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By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (May 25, 2018) Surfboards are a mystery, and it’s no mystery that they are.

Basic elements are length, width, thickness, fins, nose and tail shape, rail configuration and rocker. How these elements all blend together becomes an important consideration.

Certain boards will perform in certain ways.

Longer ones will catch waves more easily. Shorter ones will turn more easily.

Wider boards are more stable and narrow ones not as much. Straight rocker will go faster. Curved rocker will turn more easily.

So all of this aforementioned stuff will explain why a surfboard does what it does. Still, the mystery prevails.

These are all basic principles of design that are almost constantly going through changes. Reshuffled, reconfigured, new thought, different ideas, all of it striving for the ultimate.

It all comes down to the riding of the board and how it feels to the one riding it on the wave. There’s a sort of magic that is sought, always looked for, always desired.

One is lucky if 20 percent of the boards they have had can be called magic. Most are at least utilitarian. Some are downright crummy, not well thought of at all.

There have been cases where two boards are compared and completely scrutinized.

For practical purpose, they are the same. Every measurement is carefully recorded. The two boards are deemed to be identical and yet they ride differently.

That’s the bottom line. How they work in the water for the particular rider.

I imagine that particulars could be broken down even farther such as weight of the blank, glassing specifics, refined edges in the tail, fin shapes, placements, angles, and cants, etcetera, etcetera.

There are so many variables.

At some point a line has to be drawn.

Things get overwhelming. That’s it. The analyzing stops.

Take the board in the water, ride a few waves and see how it works. Give it a chance. Try to work it out. The board

that your buddy thought was terrible might work just fine for you.

This brings up even more variables – the rider, the waves, the particular conditions at the time. These too can have an effect and are subject matter for more discussion at another time.

The mystery is always there. The idea is to break it down, minimize it, see what works for you and go with it. Use it as a reference and don’t let the magic ones go until another is found that has just as much magic if not more.

It can be exhausting if you let it. Time, energy, effort and finances will all play a part. One can take it as near or as far as one would like. Surfing is supposed to be fun after all.

Want to make it like rocket science?

That’s OK. Casual pastime? That’s OK too. It is what it is to you. At any rate, surfboards are a mystery, and it’s no mystery that they are.

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(May 25, 2018) Worcester Prep sophomores Quinn McColgan and Sam Tinkler have been selected to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) four-day Leadership Seminar at Mount St. Mary’s University over Memorial Day weekend with more than 200 other young leaders representing all Maryland counties.

HOBY Leadership Seminars bring together a select group of high school sophomore ambassadors from public and private schools to interact with distinguished leaders in the business, governmental and educational arenas to discuss relevant, present and future issues.

The goal is to provide the youths with a stimulating forum for learning about critical issues while broadening their understanding of their leadership potential

and quest for self-development.

HOBY leaders are also challenged to return to their communities to perform at least 100 hours of community service within 12 months following the seminar.

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(Left) Worcester Prep Lower School computer teacher Mandy Lynch is pictured on a video-conference with Old Dominion University professor Dr. Jennifer Kidd. (Right) During the video-conference, Sydney Tingle and Rania Khan show Old Dominion University students how they light up their tiger robot’s eyes.

Fifth graders design, code, construct robots (May 25, 2018) For the past few years, Worcester Prep Lower School computer teacher Mandy Lynch has taught her fifth graders to design, construct and code interactive robotic animals using components from Hummingbird Duo Kits and Snap!, an educational graphical programming language.

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ity and problem solving skills while stressing the STEAM areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics.

Each animal robot featured movement, sounds and lights. From a kangaroo, complete with a baby Joey, to a feathered pink flamingo, these 10year-olds exceeded expectations and created elaborate projects.

Lynch shared the educational class presentations on YouTube which caught the attention of Old Dominion University Professor Dr. Jennifer Kidd.

Dr. Kidd and her pre-service teachers were working with fifth and sixth graders on coding. She was fascinated by what the Worcester Prep students were capable of and con-

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Little Pink Houses of Hope to host families

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 25, 2018) Little Pink Houses of Hope will provide five breast cancer patients and their families a free week-long vacation in Ocean City, June 2-9.

“Put cancer on the backburner and focus on reconnecting,” said Veronica Wernicke, social media and marketing intern for Little Pink Houses of Hope. “Cancer is something that takes up a lot of time and constantly weighs heavily on the mind, so at Little Pink we want these families to have a week where they think about having fun with their family on the

beach.”

Families apply to different retreats through an application process at Little Pink Houses of Hope before their week-long vacations are approved.

The Little Pink Houses of Hope employees take care of everything except for travel to the retreat location including housing, food and planned activities.

“Once the families arrive they attend a welcome and closing dinner and they are free to either attend or not attend any of the other Little Pink planned events during the week,” Wernicke said. “Planned events include stand up paddleboarding, a boat ride, beach days, and other fun activities specific to the retreat.”

Local businesses and organizations involved in this year’s retreat include St. Paul’s Red Door Commu-

nity Center and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Vantage Realty, T.C. Studios, Harrison’s Harbor Watch Restaurant, the Art League of Ocean City, the Angler Restaurant, Planet Maze, Chick-Fil-A, Walk on Water Paddleboarding, Ayers Creek Adventures, Jolly Roger Amusements, Bethany Blues, Candy Kitchen, Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals, Dana Marie Photography, General’s Kitchen, Giant Food, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, the Shore Community Church, Tanger Outlets, United Work & Travel, and Wobbly Wheels.

“Volunteers are there to serve these families and help provide a carefree week where they don’t have to think about cancer, and instead, the families can focus on themselves, relax and create lifelong memories,”

Wernicke said.

Currently, there are four local “Team Pink” members: Jamie and Alexandra Jacobs, Chloe McKenna, and Pastor Kyle McDaniel.

This is the third year Little Pink Houses of Hope has come to Ocean City. The organization could only host five families in Ocean City this year because of lack of housing donations.

“We are always looking for more support from the community and if you think you can help with this retreat in any way possible please contact Jeanine Patten-Coble at jeanine@littlepink.org or Stacy Shepps at stacy@littlepink.org,” Wernicke said.

For more information on Little Pink Houses of Hope or to donate, visit www.littlepink.org.

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CADET RECOGNIZED The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented a DAR Bronze ROTC Medal to Cadet John Seward, Jr. of Pocomoke High School. Recipients of this award must be either a junior or senior student in a secondary school JROTC program or a Junior College graduating senior, and the medals are worn according to JROTC protocol. Seward is pictured with General Levin Winder Chapter member Diane Kerbin.

HONORED During the Association of Independent Maryland & DC School’s (AIMS) annual Heads of School Conference in Annapolis on April 19, Worcester Preparatory School’s Headmaster Dr. Barry Tull, of Salisbury, was honored with the W. Byron Forbush Award for “his exceptional and enduring service to WPS and for his support of AIMS and his entire family of grateful AIMS colleagues.” Tull was the first ever to receive this award for 48 years of service to an independent school and serving as Worcester Preparatory School’s headmaster for an unprecedented 33 years.

The Women’s Club of Ocean Pines announces new officers for 2018-2020. Pictured, from left, are Gail Reese, secretary; Irene Daly, treasurer; Joyce Piatti, first vice president; Donna McCracken, president; and Kay Hickman, second vice president. The purpose of the Women’s Club is to promote civic and social activities, including educational and community outreach opportunities, for its members to benefit the community. In 2018, the Women’s Club awarded $2,700 in scholarships and donated $1,600 to community organizations. To become a member, call Piatti at 410-3020559. The Women’s Club meets the first Thursday of the month (except July and August) at 10 a.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center.

CHANGE OF WATCH The Ocean City Power Squadron, a local unit of the United States Power Squadrons, held the Change of Watch at the Golden Sands Hotel in Ocean City on April 28. The new officers were sworn in by District 5 representative, Past District Commander C.M. Kohlenberg. Pictured, from left, are Cdr. Anthony D. Smith, Lt/C Joseph A. Salafia, P/C Morton N. Brown, Lt/C Linda M. Hess, Lt/C Neal M. Lookner, Lt/C Bonnie M. Curro, 1st Lt. David McAllister, P/C John Hess and Kohlenberg.

FIXING UP The Girl Scouts pitched in on May 6 to help rehabilitate two original OC Beach Birds at the Ocean City Center for the Arts. The birds, part of a 15-year-old public art project, have come home to roost at the Arts Center on 94th Street. Participating from Troop 835 of Berlin, are Emily Hybki, Kiersen Thorne and Kendahl Parsons.

SEMIFINALISTS Two Worcester Prep students, seventh grader Lorelei Campbell, left, and ninth grader Hannah Perdue, advanced to the Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Oratorical Competition semifinals on April 11, where Perdue won second place.

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Worcester County law enforcement officers, friends and supporters participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Relay benefiting the Special Olympics of Maryland last year on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

All invited to participate in Special Olympics Torch Run

(May 25, 2018) Law enforcement officers representing all of Worcester County will be on the run on Monday, June 4 at 8 a.m., taking part in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Relay for Special Olympics Maryland.

Their mission: to escort and protect the Special Olympics “Flame of Hope” as it makes its way toward the opening of the Summer Games at Towson University, June 8-10.

The Maryland Torch Run is a fundraising movement that began in 1986 with a handful of officers raising $5,000, and has grown into a true year-round effort that involves thousands of officers and sponsors raising millions annually.

Since its inception, those involved with the Torch Run have taken very seriously their role as “Guardians of the Flame” and the relay is an important and celebrated part of every Special Olympics competition.

Without the funds raised by those dedicated to the Torch Run efforts across this state, and across the world, Special Olympics would not be able to provide the inspiring opportunities that it does for athletes.

The schedule for Ocean City/Worcester County’s portion of the Torch Run is as follows (all times are approximate and subject to change): Monday, June 4: 8-8:30 a.m. – Pre-event ceremonies, The Grand Hotel, 21st Street and Boardwalk, Ocean City 8:30 a.m. – Torch Run Relay begins. Run will proceed from 21st Street to N. Division Street.

9-9:15 a.m. – Run concludes at N. Division Street with photo opportunity and refreshment. Participants will load a bus to proceed to West Ocean City, for the second leg of the relay.

9:30-9:45 a.m. – Meet at Ocean City Fire Department Station 5, Keyser Point Rd., West Ocean City 10 a.m. – Begin second leg to Ocean City Elementary School 10:15-10:30 a.m. – Conclude sec-

ond leg at Ocean City Elementary (approximately half-mile run) 10:45 a.m. – Load bus for Berlin, for third leg of the relay 11 a.m. – Arrive at Worcester County Athletic Complex to begin Berlin run (approximately one mile run) 11:15 a.m. – Begin third leg, Berlin run, with stops at Worcester Prep and Buckingham Elementary School. Conclude at Berlin Fire Station with food and refreshment 11:45 a.m. to noon – Event concludes This local portion of the Torch Run Relay is part of a much larger effort.

Statewide, the Maryland Torch Run Relay consists of four different legs – Eastern, Western, Central and Southern – and throughout the entire week, thousands of Torch Run volunteers will cover hundreds of miles, eventually converging on Towson where the individual flames will be united in the final leg ceremony.

Then, officers from around the state will travel the final 2.5 miles to the Opening Ceremony at Towson University. It is there that the flame is handed off to the Special Olympics athletes who have the honor of taking the final lap with the torch and then lighting the cauldron and officially declaring the 2018 SOMD Summer Games open.

All are invited to participate. Each leg will have support vehicles and/or buses so participants can run as much or as little as they want. Participants can also ride bicycles.

The actual Torch Run Relay is an awareness campaign to highlight united law enforcement efforts to benefit Special Olympics and create excitement for the Special Olympics Maryland Summer Games each year.

Torch Run T-shirts should be worn for this event and may be purchased in advance or the morning of for $15.

For more information, contact the Ocean City Police Department at 410723-6610.

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(May 25, 2018) Nearly 700 middle and high school students gathered to display their extensive historical research at the 2018 Maryland History Day competition on April 28 at University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

The event is the culmination of a year-long program presented by Maryland Humanities that saw more than 27,000 students participate at the school level.

Working solo or in small groups, students create original documentary films, exhibits, performances, research papers, or websites exploring a historical topic of their choice on an annual theme. This year’s theme was “Conflict and Compromise in History.”

Maryland History Day sparks critical thinking and helps develop skills in research and analysis, writing and public speaking. The program is open to public, private, parochial and homeschool students in grades 6-12.

Competitors at Maryland History Day already won first or second place in their category at school and district levels. Students from 16 Maryland counties and Baltimore City received special awards, designated for outstanding Maryland History Day projects that cover specific themes.

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Sean Wilson of Snow Hill Middle School, received the Maryland History Day District Teacher of the Year.

Students from seven Maryland counties and Baltimore City will represent Maryland at the National History Day competition, where they will compete among 3,000 participants from across the country and beyond.

National History Day is June 10-14 at the University of Maryland in College Park.

The competition involves students from all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and international schools in China, Korea and South Asia.

Maryland History Day is an affiliate of National History Day, a nonprofit education organization that promotes an appreciation for historical research among middle and high school students through multiple annual programs, including the National History Day Contest.

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Students learn beach, water safety

Summer Art Camp, June 18-21

(May 25, 2018) The Worcester County Arts Council is now accepting registrations for the annual Summer Arts Camp for children to be held June 18-21 at Berlin Intermediate School.

This camp is designed for students entering third through eighth grades in fall 2018. Last year close to 100 children attended.

The cost is $100 for the four-day camp, which is held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bus transportation from Pocomoke and Snow Hill for an additional $15 for the week will be offered.

Registration form, including selection of various visual and performing

art workshops offered this year, is available at www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org and the Arts Council’s office, located at 6 Jefferson Street in Berlin.

Deadline for registration is June 9.

Financial support provided by Berlin/Ocean City Optimist Club and patrons of the Council will allow for offering limited financial assistance. For details how to apply, call the WCAC office at 410-641-0809.

For volunteering opportunities at the Arts Camp, contact Anna Mullis at 410-641-0809 or email curator@worcestercountyartscouncil.o rg.

DONATION Sandy Winter, owner of 4STEPS Therapeutic Riding in Parsonsburg, Maryland, was the guest speaker during a recent Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City meeting. 4STEPS is a small personalized Premier Accredited PATH International Center for children and adults with physical, emotional and/or behavioral challenges. The organization enhances lives through horses. Winter was presented a $400 donation from Kiwanis Club President Ralph Chinn.

“So much time and energy have been put into this program to cover all aspects of water safety,” Phillips said.

“When creating the program we have reached out to the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department, the Ocean City Beach Patrol, the Ocean Pines Swim Team, water safety instructors, and the Stephen Decatur High School swim team.”

Area students ages 9-10 are currently participating in the safety course, which includes rip currents awareness.

“Each day the students rotate through stations and each day one station is a swim lesson based on their skill set,” Phillips said. “They are taught reach-and-throw techniques, how to use personal flotation devices, and how to administer first aid as well as other fun water safety-based activities.”

The safety program is funded by the school district and is a newly launched partnership between the Ocean Pines Aquatics Department and Worcester County Public Schools.

Phillips, who believes the children are enjoying the program, added, “We keep it entertaining for them and keep them moving so they don’t get bored.”

“The team has really enjoyed working with the children,” she said.

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To honor volunteers whose contributions help improve the quality of life locally, Worcester County residents are invited to nominate individuals, organizations and businesses for the 2018 Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County awards. The deadline to submit nomination forms is June 9.

A recognition ceremony for all nominees will take place Aug. 22.

Nominations will be accepted, with one winner to be chosen from each of the following 13 categories: youth, emerging leader, individual, lifetime achievement, member of the board, exemplary service-learning, faith-based, group/team, non-profit volunteer program, local business, county employee, first responder, and veteran.

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“Learning to save themselves as well as how to respond to an emergency can really change the outcome of a bad situation,” Ocean Pines Aquatics Director Colby Phillips said.

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ANNIVERSARY In the coming weeks, visitors to Maryland’s coastal bays and beaches can experience one of the world’s oldest migrations – horseshoe crabs emerging to spawn, as they’ve done for the last 350 million years.

Horseshoe crabs emerge to spawn in coming weeks

(May 25, 2018) In the coming weeks, visitors to Maryland’s coastal bays and beaches can experience one of the world’s oldest migrations – horseshoe crabs emerging to spawn, as they’ve done here for the last 350 million years.

Massive numbers of these “living fossils” will come out of the depths of the Atlantic Ocean in May and June to lay their eggs on shore. The greatest number of horseshoe crabs can be found on Maryland beaches during the full moon, May 29 and June 28, and new moon, June 13 and July 12.

“The horseshoe crab is such a unique species here in Maryland,” said Maryland Department of Natural Resources biologist Steve Doctor, who conducts an annual horseshoe crab survey. “During peak egg-laying times, the horseshoe crabs are so abundant you can’t even see the sand.”

One individual horseshoe crab can lay nearly 20,000 eggs but many do

not survive. Crustaceans, fish and migrating shorebirds, including the red knot, prey on the eggs for food. Adult horseshoe crabs are also vulnerable to predators if they get stuck on their backs.

To help ensure the survival of the species, anyone who spots a horseshoe crab flipped on its back is asked to gently flip the crab over so it can return to the water. The best practice for flipping over a horseshoe crab is to pick up the animal by its sides using two hands; never by its telson (tail).

While the horseshoe crab may look menacing, they are actually harmless and very gentle creatures; they do not bite or strike. And despite their name, they are not crustaceans, but are in a separate sub-phylum of arthropods.

They are generally not fished for consumption, but have long been used as bait, and in recent years, have proven invaluable to cutting-edge biomedical research due to unique, copper-based blue blood.

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More than 600 people attended the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation’s party on May 17 to celebrate the hospital’s silver anniversary and 25 years of service to the community. The event was hosted by the Gudelsky family on their property at the east end of Sunset Avenue. Pictured, from left, are Sara Hambury and co-chairs of 25th anniversary celebration, Kim Ruark Mihaly and Emily Tunis. Approximately $175,000 was raised for the Foundation and Atlantic General Hospital.

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Parade to celebrate OP anniversary, June 2 (May 25, 2018) The Ocean Pines 50th Anniversary Parade will step off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 2 along Ocean Parkway, with a Community Family Day celebration immediately following the parade at Veterans Memorial Park.

The Anniversary Committee is now accepting registration for parade participants. The committee invites marching bands, local businesses, organizations, clubs, groups and families to register.

“I am so proud of our three Worcester County high schools. Snow Hill, Pocomoke and Stephen Decatur are forming a combined marching band to strut down Ocean Parkway on our very special day,” Chairwoman Carol Ludwig said.

The cost is $25 per group entry. The registration form is available online at www.oceanpines.org and at the Ocean Pines Administration Building, at 239

Ocean Parkway.

The parade, sponsored by Mediacom, The Power of 2 Team and Avery Hall Insurance, is free to onlookers and open to the public. There is no entry fee for eligible sponsors, but registration is required.

The Ocean Pines Police Department and Neighborhood Watch volunteers will direct traffic on the day of the event. Ocean Parkway will be closed northbound from Mumford’s Landing Road to St. Martin’s Lane from 9 a.m. until the parade ends.

Parking will be prohibited along northbound lanes of Ocean Parkway.

The judges’ viewing area will be along

Ocean Parkway at White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway. Three judges’ choice awards will be presented.

“We hope the entire community will save the date and come out to participate in the parade and the activities that will be available at the Community Family Day to follow,” Anniversary Committee Chairwoman Jennifer Cropper-Rines said.

For more information, contact Denise Sawyer, director of marketing and public relations for the Ocean Pines Association, at 410-641-7717 ext. 3006 or dsawyer@oceanpines.org.

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■ THE CORAL REEF CAFE / HEMINGWAY'S RESTAURANT 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.ocsuites.com/dining $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Four-story atrium cafe and an elegant dining room, Floridian/islandstyle cuisine, fresh seafood, fresh cuts of meat, farmto-table produce, artisanal desserts, hearty sandwiches and much more.

■ COWBOY COAST SALOON 1706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-6331, cowboycoastoc.com $-$$ | Reservations for large parties | Kids’ 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.

■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar FishTales is located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy.

■ HOOTERS 5th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-2892690, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Traditional or boneless wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with Alaskan snow crab legs and Maryland steam pots.

Pet friendly oceanfront patio.

■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747, PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Traditional dining, buffet and carry out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5 p.m. All-you-can-eat buffet. Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring more than 100 items including snow crab legs, carving station, made-to-order pasta, handmade crab cakes and so much more.

■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100, www.dunesmanor.com $$ - $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

(Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season.

MIDTOWN

29th to 90th streets

■ 32 PALM 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410289-2525, www.oceancityhilton.com/dining $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts.

■ THE BIG EASY ON 60 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305, www.thebigeasyon60.com $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Come try some Ocean City favorites as well as our take on traditional Louisiana cajun dishes.

■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575, www.bjsonthewater.com

$-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week, year-round. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining.

■ DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-8989, www.DRY85.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Gourmet “stick to your ribs” home cooking. A made-from-scratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It’s that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, pork chops and wings and turns them completely on their head. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating.

■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st Street, Ocean City 410-289-2581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs.

■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Live music Fridays, Saturdays and Wednesdays. Carry out or delivery until 4 a.m.

■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-6645639, www.longboardcafe.net $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant.

■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 $ | Kids’ menu | Beer, wine The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969.

■ RARE AND RYE 106 32nd St., Ocean City 410-213-7273, https://www.rareandrye.com Full Bar Whiskey and wine bar. Farm to table. Locally grown and prepared cuisine with an eclectic menu. Unique libations with robust selection of ryes, bourbons, whiskeys and specialty drinks. Authentic green space with industrial and rustic décor.

■ RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6801, www.RedRedWineBar.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Coastal cuisine with a focus on local seafood and hand tossed pizzas plus artisanal cheeseboards. 35+ wines By the Glass, 120+ By the Bottle. Flights. Luxurious colors and custom built couches. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating.

■ ROPEWALK 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109, www.ropewalkoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Serving lunch and dinner, 7 days a week in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day, every day.

■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.

■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762, www.skyebaroc.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials.

UPTOWN

91st to 146th streets

■ BAYSIDE CANTINA 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1200, baysidecantina.com $-$$ | Full Bar Owned and operated by the Phillips family. Now open and offering fresh, simple and authentic flavors of classic Mexican favorites. Happy hour from 4-7 p.m.

featuring $4 classic margaritas, sangria, draft beers and nacho bar in bar, lounge and patio.

■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available.

■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-6642896, www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com $$-$$$ | Reservations recommended for large parties | Kids’ menu | Full bar Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare.

Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes. Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment.

■ THE CRAB BAG 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337, www.thecrabbag.com $-$$ | Full bar Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials.

■ DUFFYS 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449, www.duffysoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second season and daily dinner specials. Dine in, carry out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm.

■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 128th Street, Ocean City 410-289-2581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs.

■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet, open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available Friday and Saturday, 5-9 p.m.

■ JULES FINE DINING 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396, www.ocjules.com $$, $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce.

■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250-1984, www.nickshouseofribs.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks.

■ SHANGHAI BUFFET & BAR 131st Street, Ocean City 443-664-8335 $$ | Full Bar OC’s largest seafood, all-you-can-eat buffet featuring soups, raw sushi and sashimi, steamed and baked seafood along with classic Chinese entrees and many classic desserts and fruits. Open 7 days a week.

■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-5242609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.

DELAWARE

■ THE COTTAGE CAFE Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710, www.cottagecafe.com $, $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Seafood and happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends.

■ FLYING FISH CAFE & SUSHI BAR The Village of Fenwick, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0217, www.flyingfishfenwick.com $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ 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. 302-436FOXS, www.foxspizzade.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery.

■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and allyou-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round.

WEST OCEAN CITY

■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717, www.ocitalianfood.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m.

■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 11328 Samuel Bowen Blvd., West Ocean City 410600-1020, Foxpizzamd.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Enjoy a brand new spacious dining room. Happy hour every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with $5 food specials. Full menu includes appetizers, salads, stromboli, hoagies and wedgies, pizza, spaghetti and more.

Open every day from 11 a.m. to midnight.

■ HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-2131846, weocharborside.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Original Fresh Squeezed Orange Crush!

Open every day, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Appetizers, fresh seafood, steak and pasta. Live entertainment Thursday through Sunday.

■ HOOTERS Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu and game room | Full bar New smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with raw bar and crab legs.

Sports packages and live entertainment. Large parties welcome.

■ PIZZA TUGOS Routes 50 and 611, West Ocean City 410-5242922; 114th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2922, www.pizzatugos.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Pizza Tugos is a family-friendly dining restaurant that features award winning pizza, pasta, craft burgers, sandwiches, subs, appetizers and salads. Great happy hour and football specials with full bar and 54 craft beers.

■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.

OCEAN PINES

■ TERN GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar The Tern Grille serves freshly-prepared breakfast and lunch items. Winter hours are Friday and Saturday from 4-9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

BERLIN

■ OCEAN DOWNS CASINO, POSEIDON’S PUB 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-641-0600, www.oceandowns.com $-$$$ | Full bar House soups, small plates, sandwiches, burgers and entrees including steaks, chicken, veggie and Eastern Shore favorites. Dining room hours: Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 10 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, noon to 8 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Pub open late.

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Calendar FRI, MAY. 25 Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, All Day Enjoy crafts, snacks and activities inspired by Disney’s ocean themed movies. Make shiny shells like in Moana, help find Nemo and more. 410-5241818, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

PART OF YOUR WORLD WEEKEND

Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, All Day Honoring police, firefighters, EMS, active and retired military with free admission to the museum for individuals and their families. http://www.ocmuseum.org

SALUTE TO SERVICES

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Knitters, crocheters, embroiders, etc. are welcomed. Victoria Christie-Healy, moonlightknitting@gmail.com, 703-5070708

FIBER FRIENDS

Somerset Street and beach, Ocean City, MD, 11 a.m. Gov. Hogan and Mayor Meehan will celebrate the beginning of summer by placing the first umbrella of the season on the beach, bringing back a special event that took place more than 70 years ago.

CEREMONIAL SUMMER KICKOFF

Bowen United Methodist Church, 8421 Newark Road, Newark, MD, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $10 and includes fish, green beans, macaroni and cheese, corn bread, beverage and dessert.

FLOUNDER FISH FRY

Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Possible to win the $1,000 big jackpot each week. 410-524-7994

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO

Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 8:30 p.m. Free event. Bring beach chairs. Previews begin at dusk. Concessions can be purchased including drinks, popcorn and candy. In the event of rain, the movie will be shown in the gym. Mike Grogan, 410-250-0125

SPRING MOVIE NIGHT

N. Division Street and beach, Ocean City, MD, 9 to 11 p.m. Special 3-minute displays at 9 p.m., 9:20 p.m., 9:40 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:20 p.m., 10:40 p.m. and 11 p.m. Featuring high-powered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.

BEACH LIGHTS

SAT, MAY. 26 30th Street and the ocean, Ocean City, MD, All Day No surf/bad weather date is May 27 or June 2. http://delmarva.surfesa.org

ESA SUMMER SURF SERIES

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, All Day Enjoy crafts, snacks and activities inspired by Disney’s ocean themed movies. Make shiny shells like in Moana, help find Nemo and more. 410-524-1818, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

PART OF YOUR WORLD WEEKEND

Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, All Day Honoring police, firefighters, EMS, active and retired military with free admission to the museum for individuals and their families. http://www.ocmuseum.org

SALUTE TO SERVICES

Crossfit Assateague, 11726 Winding Creek Drive, Berlin, MD, 8 to 11 a.m.

Murph consist of a 1-mile run, 100 pullups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats and another 1-mile run. Cost is $25 per person.

Open to all fitness levels. Single, partner and team scalable options available.

Meet and workout with members of The Oscar Mike Foundation. Register: crossfitassateague.com/events/.

3RD ANNUAL MURPH FOR CHARITY EVENT

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. 410641-7717, Ext. 3006

FARMERS MARKET

Byrd Park, 400 Dighton Ave., Snow Hill, MD, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Alongside Maryland In Motion (an opioid awareness group), local nonprofits and community organizations will host booths at the festival to provide activities and giveaways for attendees, while also sharing information about resources that support health and happiness in the community.

There will be free food, sporting events, face painting, horse rids and more. Live entertainment includes music by country recording artist, Jimmy Charles; Carl Sally; and the Tony Watson Jazz Trio as well as comedians Steve Wilson and Ocean Glapion. Shawn Johnson, YouthCare Center, 443-914-2922

COMMUNITY OUTREACH FESTIVAL

CRAFTY SATURDAY MAKE & TAKE ‘MEMORIAL DAY’

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Create themed crafts using materials provided by the library. For all ages.

410-208-4014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Open to youth ages 5-16 years in an effort to introduce tennis to a new generation of players. Participants are asked to bring

FREE YOUTH TENNIS CLINIC

an age-appropriate tennis racquet. Registration: 410-641-7052. http://www.OceanPines.org St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., Berlin, MD, 11 a.m. Cost is $8 for 1/2 BBQ chicken and a roll. Sponsored by the church’s Men’s Ministry.

BBQ CHICKEN SALE

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 12 to 6 p.m. Free admission. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326

LULAROE AT THE BEACH

RESCUES ROCK THE RUNWAY FASHION SHOW

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 12 to 4 p.m. Featuring pet vendors, informational seminars and the fashion show.

Admission is a $10 donation or pet supplies, which will be given to the Worcester County Humane Society. The donation includes all seminars and entry for your pet to the main event — a Fashion Show for all types of pets. Bring your pet for a day of shopping from top designers, free stuff and prizes. threadz@gmail.com, 443-955-0904 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 1:30 p.m. Explore the library’s garden and grounds to see what is living there. For ages 5-12 years. 410208-4014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

STEM ‘BACKYARD BIODIVERSITY’

STRANGE & UNUSUAL BEARD & MUSTACHE CONTEST

Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, 401 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 2 p.m.

Styling is encouraged, such as glitter, gel and hair accessories. The crazier the look, the better your chances of winning.

Each participant will receive a free ticket to visit Ripley’s Believe It or Not!. Winners will receive a $100 gift card and a prize pack of Ripley’s merchandise. Register: ripleys.com/oceancity.

WOUNDED WARRIOR BULL & SHRIMP FEAST

Synepuxent Post #166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 3 to 7 p.m.

Includes roast beef, steamed shrimp, cole slaw, baked beans, hot dogs, sausage with peppers and onions, draft beer, soda. Cash bar available. There will be 50/50s and more. Tickets cost $40 or reserved table of six for $210. Open to the public. Tickets: 410-289-3166.

N. Division Street and beach, Ocean City, MD, 9 to 11 p.m. Special 3-minute displays at 9 p.m., 9:20 p.m., 9:40 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:20 p.m., 10:40 p.m. and 11 p.m. Featuring high-powered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.

BEACH LIGHTS

SUN, MAY. 27 Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, All Day Honoring police, firefighters, EMS, active and retired military with free admission to the museum for individuals and their families. http://www.ocmuseum.org

SALUTE TO SERVICES

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BUFFET BREAKFAST

Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Allyou-can-eat includes two styles of eggs, sausage, bacon, fried potatoes, creamed chipped beef, toast, pancakes, French toast, coffee and juice. Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children. 410-5247994

SUNDAY OUTDOOR INFORMAL WORSHIP SERVICE

Bethany United Methodist Church, front lawn, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD, 8:30 a.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. bethany21811@gmail.com, 410-641-2186 Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. 410-2892800 or 800-626-2326

LULAROE AT THE BEACH

N. Division Street and beach, Ocean City, MD, 9 to 11 p.m. Special 3-minute displays at 9 p.m., 9:20 p.m., 9:40 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:20 p.m., 10:40 p.m. and 11 p.m. Featuring high-powered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.

BEACH LIGHTS

MON, MAY. 28 Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, All Day Honoring police, firefighters, EMS, active and retired military with free admission to the museum for individuals and their families. http://www.ocmuseum.org

SALUTE TO SERVICES

MEMORIAL DAY CRAB CAKE AND FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH SALE AND BAKE SALE

St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., Berlin, MD, 10 a.m. Crab cake sandwiches cost $10. Fried chicken sandwiches cost $4. Sponsored by the church’s Homecoming Committee.

Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Children, ages 1-5 years, will learn about local history and wildlife

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Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines, 11144 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. The ceremony will feature patriotic music and pageantry, honoring the service men and women who gave their lives. Also honoring our local Gold Star mothers and American Ex-POW’s. Golf carts will be circulating from tent to parking lot for those needing some assistance. Bring a lawn chair, as seating is limited. The ceremony will move to the Ocean Pines Community Center in the event of inclement weather.

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

Phillips Seafood Ocean City Crab House, 2004 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. In honor of Memorial Day, Phillips Seafood is offering a complimentary entrée up to a $50 value to all currently serving military personnel and veterans. Must provide military ID or other proof of service.

Reservations: 410-289-6821

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRÉE FOR VETERANS

Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. The group meets each Monday.

Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. 410-6416876

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS

N. Division Street and beach, Ocean City, MD, 9 to 11 p.m. Special 3-minute displays at 9 p.m., 9:20 p.m., 9:40 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:20 p.m., 10:40 p.m. and 11 p.m. Featuring high-powered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.

BEACH LIGHTS

TUE, MAY. 29 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 1 to 4 p.m. Got bugs or other plant problems? Bring your bagged samples by and let the master gardeners find solutions to your questions. 410-208-4014

ASK A MASTER GARDENER

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 4:30 p.m. Featuring “Wonder,” staring Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson. 410-524-1818, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

MOVIE SCREENING

Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 7 p.m. The group meets each Tuesday.

TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and health lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

Pocomoke Elks Lodge 1624, 1944

BINGO

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 Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, All Day Honoring police, firefighters, EMS, active and retired military with free admission to the museum for individuals and their families. http://www.ocmuseum.org

SALUTE TO SERVICES

STORY TIME ‘OINK! OINK! STORIES ABOUT PIGS’ Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. 410-641-0650, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

N. Division Street and beach, Ocean City, MD, 9 to 11 p.m. Special 3-minute displays at 9 p.m., 9:20 p.m., 9:40 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:20 p.m., 10:40 p.m. and 11 p.m. Featuring high-powered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.

BEACH LIGHTS

WED, MAY. 30 Townwide at various locations, Ocean City, MD, All Day Free events for 2018 high school graduates including karaoke, volleyball, dodgeball, kayaking, bowling and more. Attend a ‘Play It Safe’ event and recieve a wristband to ride the buss all week for $5. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326, http://playitsafeoceancity.com

‘PLAY IT SAFE’ ACTIVITIES

Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, All Day Honoring police, firefighters, EMS, active and retired military with free admission to the museum for individuals and their families. http://www.ocmuseum.org

SALUTE TO SERVICES

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

KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC

INFORMATION LITERACY ‘SAVING AND RECEIVING DATA’

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 2 p.m. Learn how to back up and retore your pictures and documents using external drives and free online tools. Windows-focused.

410-208-4014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 3 to 7 p.m. Held every Wednesday (May 2-Sept. 26). Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs,

OP FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats, jewelry, clothing, artwork and more. Open to the public. New vendors welcome.

410-641-7717, Ext. 3006 Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5:30 to 9 p.m.

The group dances every Wednesday.

Dance to the sounds of the ‘50s and ‘60s music. A $5 donation to benefit Veterans and local charities. Dance lessons offered the first and third Wednesday of each month from 5-5:45 p.m. Dancing follows until 9 p.m. Members and their guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410-208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com

DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB

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, 302540-2127

active and retired military with free admission to the museum for individuals and their families. http://www.ocmuseum.org Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, movement, songs and crafts. For ages 2 to 5 years. 410-208-4014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

STORY TIME ‘DINOSAURS’

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. 410-2518163

COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 2 to 3 p.m. Providing physical and emotional support for survivors and caregivers to share personal experiences and challenges. Coping strategies also discussed. Anne Waples, awaples@atlanticgeneral.org, 443-614-5720

OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. 410-524-1818

BEACH SINGLES

STORY TIME ‘BEDTIME’

N. Division Street and beach, Ocean City, MD, 9 to 11 p.m. Special 3-minute displays at 9 p.m., 9:20 p.m., 9:40 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:20 p.m., 10:40 p.m. and 11 p.m. Featuring high-powered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.

BEACH LIGHTS

THU, MAY. 31 Townwide at various locations, Ocean City, MD, All Day Free events for 2018 high school graduates including karaoke, volleyball, dodgeball, kayaking, bowling and more. Attend a ‘Play It Safe’ event and recieve a wristband to ride the buss all week for $5. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326, http://playitsafeoceancity.com

‘PLAY IT SAFE’ ACTIVITIES

Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, All Day Fans join Ravens players, coaches, cheerleaders, Playmakers, Poe, talent from 98Rock and Miller Lite. For tickets to the tailgate party: 410-524-3535 or https://claironoc.com/ravens-beachbash-tailgate-party/. Mark Elman, melman@clarionoc.com, 410-3904008, http://wwwclarionoc.com

RAVENS BEACH BASH

Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 3 p.m. A lively chat about favorite good reads. 410-641-0650, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

FIRESIDE CHAT

Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, All Day Honoring police, firefighters, EMS,

SALUTE TO SERVICES

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, 302436-9577 or Kate, 410-524-0649. http://www.BeachSingles.org

WOR. CO. COMMISSIONERS CANDIDATE FORUM

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The following candidates have confirmed their participation: Chip Bertino, Jim Bunting, Judy Butler, Bud Church, Ted Elder, Joe Mitrecic, Joshua Nordstrom, Diana Purnell, Virgil Shockley and Zackery Tyndall. Free and open to the public.

Light refreshments served. Info: Coastal Association of REALTORS® Facebook page.

N. Division Street and beach, Ocean City, MD, 9 to 11 p.m. Special 3-minute displays at 9 p.m., 9:20 p.m., 9:40 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:20 p.m., 10:40 p.m. and 11 p.m. Featuring high-powered, colored search lights that move and sway to music.

BEACH LIGHTS

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MAY 25, 2018

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

HELP WANTED Now Hiring Security Guard

Full-Time, Year-Round Health Benefits Apply in person Tues. thru Thurs., 9-3 p.m. @ Golden Sands 10900 Coastal Highway

HELP WANTED HIRING ALL POSITIONS!!

Full time & Part time Stop by our location on 52nd street! or call 443-664-2825

Office Assistant Needed Full-time Position

We have two busy rental offices. We are looking for someone who can assist in both our Ocean Pines and Ocean City office. q References required q Professional/Friendly q Must be willing to travel to properties mostly in Ocean Pines and Ocean City q Must work most weekends as needed q Administrative skills needed Please fax resumes, letters, and references to Hileman Real Estate, Inc. Attn: Chris Fax # 410-208-9562 No Phone Calls Please

NOW HIRING

• Servers • Bartenders • Delivery Drivers • Cooks • Managers

Holding Interviews Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 11 a.m.

5601 Coastal Hwy., Bayside DIRECTOR OF PLANNING, ZONING & DEVELOPMENT The Town of Ocean View, Delaware is looking for a qualified person to serve as the Director of Planning, Zoning & Development. The Director of Planning, Zoning & Development reports to the Town Manager. He/she will provide administrative and supervisory oversight regarding the development and implementation of growth management, land use, economic development, park and open space, facilities, or other plans and codes to meet the Town’s needs and any inter-governmental agreements or requirements.

The complete Job Description can be found on the Employment Opportunity Page of our website www.oceanviewde.com or at our office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The deadline for consideration is close of business on May 31, 2018.

To apply, qualified candidates should send a confidential cover letter, a resume, and three references to:

Town of Ocean View Ms. Dianne L. Vogel, Town Manager 201 Central Ave., 2nd Floor; Ocean View, DE 19970 Or, respond by email to: townmgrtov@oceanviewde.com The Town of Ocean View is an Equal Opportunity Employer

HELP WANTED Chairside

DENTAL ASS’T. Experience Preferred Ocean View, DE Email Resume:

molarbiz@yahoo.com

NOW HIRING!!

Production Crew

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

Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

Classifieds 410-723-6397

HELP WANTED

Comfort Inn Gold Coast We are seeking to fill the positions of

Room Attendants Maintenance Night Auditor

These positions may be full or part time, are yearround, and require a flexible schedule.

We offer excellent pay and benefits. Experience is preferred but we will train the right person. $200 bonus after first 4 full weeks of employment.

Please apply in person at 112th Street, Ocean City, next to the Gold Coast Mall

$10.50 - $18.75 per hour + Bonus Pay commensurate with experience.

LINE COOK • PREP COOK DISHWASHER • BARTENDER

email resume:

billguckin@gmail.com or call Bill 10am-10pm 215.313.5667 Fenwick Island

Maintenance Technician Wanted

Competitive Salary: $15 - $18/hr. depending on experience.

Help build and maintain Delmarva's fastest growing restaurant group. Perform interior and exterior finish work, such as drywall, painting, paneling, ceiling and floor tile, plumbing repairs, heating and air conditioning system repairs. Perform routine and emergency repairs on restaurant equipment, including diagnostics on electrical and refrigeration components. On call on a rotating emergency schedule for weekends and holidays.

Basic skill sets must include some Electric, Plumbing, Carpentry, Refrigeration.

Health Insurance, 401K, Sick Leave Email resume to: ddconstructionmanager@gmail.com Fax to 410-520-0199 Job Type: Full-time ~. Salary: $18.00 / hourly

Work At The BEACH...

Work With The BEST!!

Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.

Restaurant Manager

We are currently recruiting an experienced food & beverage manager to oversee and be responsible for our busy dining room & convention center. Must have strong management experience in a large restaurant, banquet and/or convention services experience, ability to train staff, excellent communication skills and ability to solve problems. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. Excellent salary and benefits package.

Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Human Resources 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Fax: 410-723-9109 ~ lwatson@clarionoc.com EOE M/F/D/V

HELP WANTED

Seasonal Lifeguard for Marina Pool

Full-time positions available Apply in person Sunset Marina Harbor Master Office, 12911 Sunset Ave. Ocean City, MD 21842 or email amanda@ ocsunsetmarina.com

GROUNDSMAN/ LABORER

IMMEDIATE opening for groundsman/laborer for busy Northern Worcester County tree service. Looking for a motivated individual who is willing to show up for work every day ready to give his/her best. Duties include dragging brush to the chipper and chipping it, jobsite cleanup, loading wood, driving company truck, and other as required. MUST HAVE VALID DRIVERS LICENSE, be physically fit and able to lift heavy loads, reliable transportation, and ability to pass DOT physical with drug test.

Please CALL Pete at 443-235-0915 Absolutely no texts will be answered.

HELP WANTED

Property Management Assistant Full Time w/ Benefits

Send resume to eugene@oc-rem.com

Holiday Inn Oceanfront 6600 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842 Now hiring for the following full-time, year round and seasonal positions for our resort hotel to join our busy and professional team:

- Housekeepers - Laundry Attendant - Front Desk Associate - Maintenance We are looking for people who are friendly, welcoming and full of life. People who are always finding ways to make every guest’s experience an enjoyable one.

If this sounds like the perfect move for you or you want to find out more, stop by to complete an application.

HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS! Year-Round Positions Available - 401k - Full Benefits Paid Vacation - Experienced/Novice Shift Managers - Floor Managers - Chef/Kitchen Manager Line Cooks - Prep Cooks - Dish Washers - Bussers Bartenders - Hostesses - Servers

12207 Coastal Hwy.

Fill out an application at OffTheHookRestaurantGroup.com or email for more information events@irseafood.com

Housekeeper Banquet Captain Houseperson Cook Director of Rooms Server Reservations Agents Front Office Agent PBX Operator

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED PT, Y Yeearr--Round/Seasonal

Certified Lifeguards Recreation Attendants Please apply in person at the new Health and Aquatic Club at Bayside

31264 Americana Prkwy., Selbyville, 19975 Call: 302.988.2315, x 0 or email: BaysideRecreation@troon.com

Busy Vacation Rental Office

Looking for part-time summer seasonal help.

Competitive pay and bonus potential. Must have computer skills and be customer service driven.

Email resumes to: brad.murray@LFVacations.com

Now Hiring

FT & PT DELIVERY DRIVERS, MAKE $12-$16 PER HOUR Apply within - Downtown location 710 N. Philadelphia Ave.

WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION TECHNICIANS & MANAGERS ~ IICRC, WRT, ASD certifications a plus ~

PAINTERS DECK COATING APPLICATORS FRAMERS INTERIOR REMODELING PROFESSIONALS VALID DL, Background check, Drug & Alcohol-free environment

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

WORK ON THE BEACH THIS SUMMER • Now Hiring Students for Over 80 Positions • Provide Exceptional Beach Service to Visitors • Make Lifelong Friends & Memories • Prepare to Sharpen Sales & Customer Service Skills • Vibrant & Energetic Individuals Wanted • Hourly + Commission + Tips

Ocean City Today

HELP WANTED Five Guys

Ocean City, MD Now Hiring Y/R & Seasonal for

All Positions

at West OC, 64th St. and 136th St. locations.

Stop in to fill out an application!

AUTO / MARINE PARTS ASSOCIATES

Large parts & retail store with locations in Ocean Pines, MD; Ocean View, DE; & Long Neck, DE is now hiring for full & part time Sales Associates.

Must have valid driver's license & great customer service.

Great Pay & Advancement Opportunities!!!

Co. matched retirement plan and much more!!!!

Call 302-539-8686 ext. 3014

HELP WANTED Now Hiring Painter

Full-Time, Year-Round Health Benefits Apply in person Tues. thru Thurs., 9-3 p.m. @ Golden Sands 10900 Coastal Highway

Looking for friendly & outgoing people who want to have fun at their job!

Must be reliable!

Apply in person.

Interviews on the spot.

Ask for Arnetta Only serious inquiries apply No phone calls please

HIRING J-1’s NOW

LOCALS WELCOME!

Cashiers $10-$12 hr.

Drivers $12-$16 hr.

Cooks $9.25 hr.

Expeditors $8.75 hr.

Applications to be filled out Wed.-Sun. at 81st St. Shop, between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Apply at EightyFiveAndSunny.com/Employment

Distillery Tour Guides, Cooks, A/V Staff, Gardener, Security, General Maintenance, Seasonal Receptionist.

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

Certified Lifeguards for community pool. F/T & P/T positions available. Hours are 10AM to 8PM seven days a week. Extra hours in July & August. Must pass drug test & background check. Weekends & holidays required. Pay commensurate with training & experience.

Apply in person with valid certifications to White Horse Park 11647 Beauchamp Rd. Berlin, MD 8AM-4PM.

HELP WANTED

CONDO INSPECTORS NEEDED. CALL 410-726-1197.

FT/PT SALES PERSON Must have knowledge of construction industry, cabinetry and tile. Design experience a plus.

Email: FenwickKitchenAnd Bath@yahoo.com Fax: 302-537-2334

Hiring ALL Positions!!

Full time & Part time To apply go to: www.mygcjob.com

31806 Lake View Dr. Selbyville, DE 3 miles from MD/DE line

ALL POSITIONS Front & Back of House Please call Greg Fiore:

302.436.3200 or email:

gfiore@troon.com

AWARD WINNING

MARLIN MOON

inside the newly renovated DOUBLE TREE by HILTON in Ocean City is now hiring for all positions.

FOH, BOH, STARBUCKS KIOSK and AM and PM SOUS. Be a part of an award-winning team.

Please apply at Hilton, 32nd Street, Ocean City, OCMDHOTELS.com, or follow the ad on our Facebook page

Work At The BEACH...

Work With The BEST!!

Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.

Employment Opportunities:

Year Round, Full/Part Time: Room Attendant, Hskpg House Staff, Laundry Supervisor, Wash Room Attendant, HSKPG Supervisor, Grill Cook, Line Cooks, Banquet Servers, Servers, Hostess/Host, Food Runner, Busser, Dishwasher, Purchasing Agent, Front Desk, Maintenance Mechanic, Security Guard, Reservation Agent

Free employee meal and excellent benefits.

Come See Us at Ocean City Job Fair on April 15 from 9A-2P

is now hiring for the following positions:

LIFEGUARDS WANTED

*ALL POSITIONS*

Inside Counter Help

HELP WANTED

MAY 25, 2018

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

NOW HIRING SUMMER 2018

• Make Lifelong Friends • Housing Assistance & Paid Internships Available • Live & Work At The Beach APPLY TODAY

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Come be a part of our team!

HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS

- Groundskeeper - Housemen - Part- Time - Night Audit - Lifeguards (Evening hours avail)

- Dishwasher - Outdoor Grill Cook

Applications available at the front desk or email to info@fskfamily.com 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842

Maryland Class 2 Water Operator The Town of Berlin is looking for an experienced, detail orientated Class 2 water operator. This person is involved in the day to day operations of the Water Utility.

This person will work under the direct supervision of the Water Superintendent.

Must have a basic understanding of primary and secondary water systems and maximum contaminant levels.

Requirements: Maryland Class 2 Water Operator certification. Must have a minimum of 2 years prior and related experience.

Must possess a valid CDL license.

Salary: Commensurate with experience. Very competitive benefits including participation in the Maryland State Retirement.

To Apply: Submit cover letter and resume to jfleetwood@berlinmd.gov or visit the Town of Berlin homepage at www.berlinmd.gov and complete an online application.

M/F/V/D

7 Clubhouse Drive; Ocean View, DE

GOLF CART ATTENDANTS

FRONT OF HOUSE BACK OF HOUSE

Free Golf for Employees!

Please call Craig

302.537.5600, x 408 or email:

coneill@troon.com AUTO TECHNICIANS GREAT OPPORTUNITIES!!!!

EARN UP TO $27.00 HR. Busy auto tire & service center established in 1984 with locations in Berlin/ Ocean Pines, MD; Long Neck, DE; & Ocean View, DE is now accepting applications for:

- Technicians - Lube Techs - MD State Inspectors

Must have own tools & valid drivers license. ASE's a HUGE PLUS Co. matched retirement plan & much more!!!

Call 443-366-5446 or 443-614-3740

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

Full Time • Server • Line Cook • Bartender • Painter • Security Guard • Dishwasher

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

MAY 25, 2018

HELP WANTED

Rum Pointe Maintenance Department is now hiring seasonal employees. Duties include cutting fairways, maintaining greens and bunkers. Please call Joel @ 410-641-1233 for information.

NOW HIRING SEASONAL EMPLOYEES The Ocean Pines Public Works Department is hiring seasonal employees. Work could include the operation of mowers, both push and riding; maintaining flowers, lawns and shrubs in area parks and in and around OPA-owned facilities, cleaning of restrooms and routine maintenance duties. Email or contact if interested: hr@oceanpines.org.

410-641-7717 Stylists & Manicurist Needed for busy salon in WOC. Low rent or comm.

PT/FT. Call Terri at 410-507-8390.

SERVICE PLUMBERS Minimum 3 years experience, DL required.

Benefits, great bonus program! Pay depending on experience. Potential $30+/hour.

Email resume to Carol@ CharlesMoonServices.com

Century Taxi - Now hiring taxi drivers. Call Ken 443-2355664.

Kings Arms Motel. Hiring Front Desk, Maintenance and Housekeeping. Apply within.

410-289-6257.

OC Hair & Nail Studio is currently interviewing experienced dedicated Nail Techs, to join our salon family. Fullor part-time hours available.

Contact us at 410-5247606.

Experienced Cleaner Reliable w/own transportation, cleaning supplies, trustworthy & dependable.

Call 443-513-4024.

Only serious inquiries apply.

Part-time Maintenance Assistant for property management company.

Send resume to: cmcquay@defenderresorts.com or mail to PO Box 878, Ocean City, MD 21843.

PT Bookkeeper

Part time with established business located in Berlin, MD. Associates degree in Accounting or a closely related field or relevant work experience is required.

Complete computer competence a must.

Send resume & transcript to: Bookkeeper Positions P.O. Box 397 Berlin, MD 21811

Become a Better You in 2018!

To Order Product Call Christine 443-880-8397 or email: snowhillavon@ comcast.net To Become an Avon Representative Sign Up at www.

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HELP WANTED

Alex’s Italian Restaurant Experienced, Year-round Cooks & Servers. Apply in Person. Rt. 50, West OC, or call 410-726-2158 & ask for Alex.

Part-Time, YR Teachers Wanted for Premier Driving School. No experience necessary. 410-877-7100 Experienced Cleaners needed for Part-time work in Ocean City & Bethany. Must have vehicle and cell phone and pass background check.

Please call 410-202-2887.

Comfort Suites, 12718 Ocean Gateway (Rte. 50), Ocean City (WOC).

Now Hiring for Front Desk and Room Attendants.

Apply in person.

PGN Crabhouse, 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Help Wanted.

Waitstaff, Kitchen Help.

Apply Within after 11 am.

SEEKING SEEKING EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT

PART TIME DELIVERY Retired gentleman. Honest!

Seeks part-time, day-time delivery (no food). Call Rob 443-497-3776.

RENTALS RENTALS

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

Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-289-8888 www.holidayoc.com

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YEAR-ROUND 1BR Waterfront Apartment $900/month plus utilities.

C/A, W/D, DW. Hidden Harbor Condominiums. Pool.

Available Immediately.

443-373-1789

YEAR-ROUND WEST OC HOME unfurnished, 2-story, 3BR/3BA, W/D, DW, central HVAC, 24x30 attached garage with 3/4 bathrm. No smoking/pets. Credit ck & ref. req.

Rent plus utilities. 410-2026353 Year-Round Rentals available in West Ocean City.

2 bedroom, 1 bath and 1 bedroom, 1 bath.

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

Female Roommates Wanted. Seasonal/YR cozy house to share. Safe neighborhood in OP. 2 rooms w/ shared bath $750/each.

Utilities included. Just move in. Pets ok. No smoking. Employed females only. 410-208-3570.

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SUMMER SEASONAL RENTAL 2BR, 2BA LUXURY OC TOWNHOUSE

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3BR, 2BA Starting at $1125 2BR, 2BA Starting at $1200 4BR, 2.5BA Starting at $1700

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3 beds, 4 baths, 1,605 sq. ft. Beautiful water front home with vinyl bulkhead.

Priced to Sell - $519,900

Call Trevor to schedule a showing! 443-614-6236

OCEAN PINES DISCOUNTED BELOW MARKET FORECLOSURE

Best buy in Ocean Pines!

602 Ocean Parkway $135,000 Improved by 4BR, 2BA with water view. Easy fix up.

Priced to sell in “As Is” condition. Fix and flip, rent for positive cash flow or move in and have a great home with immediate equity.

Call or email Jim Sapia Licensed R.E Agent 443-745-6905 Email: jamessapia1@gmail.com -------------------------For other foreclosure opportunities please visit our website at marylandforeclosures.net www.baysideoc.com www.oceancitytoday.com

LOTS & ACREAGE

DIRECT BAYFRONT South Point 1.9 Acre Lot. Approved for well & septic permit. Overlooking Sinepuxent Bay. $409,900. Call Howard Martin Realty, 410-3525555.

COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL

2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200.

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

Looking for space, comfort and great views?

Spacious, climatecontrolled offices available, with use of Conference Room, in a modern, wellmaintained building, in prime Ocean City location.

Call 410-524-3440 for appointment.

SERVICES SERVICES

Call Tyler For A Free Estimate! Offering grass cutting, mulching, hedging & yard clean up. Ocean City and surrounding areas.

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DONATIONS DONATIONS

Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.

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The Ocean Pines Beach Club, on Coastal Highway opposite Seacrets on 49th Street, is scheduled to reopen for the season on Friday under new management by the Matt Ortt Companies.

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By Josh Davis Associate Editor (May 25, 2018) What a difference a year makes.

After record losses at the Ocean Pines yacht and beach clubs a year ago, the former facility opened last weekend to rave reviews and the latter will reopen this Memorial Day weekend. Both are under the new management of the Matt Ortt Companies.

Ortt Companies cofounder Ralph DeAngelus said it’s been “seriously tiring,” but also very rewarding to help resurrect the yacht club.

“So far, it really has been great.

Our results have been exactly what we’ve hoped for,” he said.

“Sales are strong and the Ocean Pines community came out fast and furious to see us,” DeAngelus continued. “I think we were up to the challenge and accepted those crowds.”

What’s more, DeAngelus said the dining public has been extremely warm and welcoming to the all-new yacht club staff.

“I have felt and the whole staff has felt nothing but the heartfelt desires by the people who have come in for us to succeed,” he said. “The karma that the Ocean Pines community has given to us is so positive that – not to sound ridiculous – but I think it’s actually helping us achieve our goals.

“My staff will say to me on a nightly basis … ‘people were so nice and they were so happy.’ It makes it easier for them to do their job, and I

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Ocean Pines Yacht Club management from the Matt Ortt Companies prepare for a restaurant stress test, a kind of intense soft opening, last Tuesday. The facility reopened Thursday, under the new management of the Ortt Companies.

think it makes it more important for them to be successful, because everybody is so nice and so happy that they don’t want to let anybody down,” DeAngelus added.

“We’re happy with the start. The goal now is just to make it better,” he said.

The next challenge for the Ortt Companies starts on Friday with the reopening of the Ocean Pines Beach Club, on 49th Street oceanside in Ocean City.

Hours all weekend and on Memorial Day Monday are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Deejay music runs from 1-5 p.m., starting Saturday.

DeAngelus, as of Tuesday, said he was still in the process of getting computer systems and new staffing in place.

“It’s tough to open up on Memorial Day weekend – it’s like opening up for the season with the Daytona 500.

You go from zero to 60 in one

minute,” he said. “We’re going to pull it off, but it’s just a little tougher.”

While the yacht club boasts a large dining area and three separate bars, much of the business at the beach club will involve the “grab and go” approach, not unlike a Wawa, DeAngelus said.

Things like slices of pizza and soft pretzels will be available immediately at a counter, while other food items will require a ticket and take maybe five minutes to prepare.

DeAngelus said the situation presents a unique set of challenges.

“The fact that you’re not dealing with servers makes it easier, but you have a lot more space,” he said. “So you’re still serving the same amount of food, only you’re doing it in a kitchen that’s a quarter of the size of what you have the yacht club with a quarter of the amount of cooks.”

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By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (May 25, 2018) Last year, federallybacked Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac began accepting home-purchase loans that carry no formal property appraisal.

Since this announcement, only about 5 percent of Fannie’s 1.2 million home mortgages (approximately 60,000) have qualified, according to a recent Washington Post report. It was also reported that Freddie Mac estimates that eventually “no-appraisal” mortgages will account for up to 15 percent of its new loans.

How is it possible to borrow money without a formal evaluation on the property value? Well, both government-chartered companies are using their automated valuation models, which are loaded with previous appraisal and current market data.

If there is sufficient information available on a property, the buyer gets a choice of moving forward with a traditional appraisal (at a cost of approximately $400600) or go with Fannie and Freddie’s in house valuation (at no cost).

“It can save buyers money, but it can potentially lead to them overpaying if they don’t have that second opinion in the appraisal,” said Danielle Hale, realtor.com’s chief economist.

For example, if the appraisal comes in lower than a buyer’s offer, the buyer may be able to renegotiate.

“But many markets are so hot right now that buyers may not be able to negotiate the price anyway, even if an appraisal came back too low,” Hale said.

There are restrictions on the types of properties that qualify for this new “no appraisal” approach.

For Fannie Mae, single-family homes, second homes and condos are eligible, but cooperatives, multiunit and manufactured homes are not. Buyers also need 20 percent equity going in, so low money down loans such as FHA or USDA do not qualify.

Freddie Mac’s program limits properties to single-family, single-unit houses that are used as the borrower’s principal residence — no second homes. Houses valued at more than $1 million are not eligible, and their program also requires 20 percent down. Foreclosed homes are barred as well.

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

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Yacht Club earned rave reviews during reopening last wk.

Continued from Page 65 the beach club is the size of a thimble” and has to put out drinks for customers inside the club, at the pool, and on the beach.

“We’ll also have cocktail waitresses for sure,” DeAngelus said. “And if the cocktail waitress goes out to a table to a lounge table by the pool – or even out to the beach – and someone says, ‘Hey, can you get us three beers and a gin and tonic, oh, and by the way, can you grab me one of those burgers?’ she’s going to say, ‘Sure!’”

Prior to reopening the yacht club last week, Ortt Companies staff opened the doors two days early for a stress test, a kind of soft opening designed to push the staff to its limits.

DeAngelus said an event was recently held at the beach club as a soft opening, and a food stress test was planned on Thursday, one day before the reopening there.

“God bless we get it right the first time!” he said with a laugh.

“The whole company – the whole crew from the busboys to the bar staff – feel the heartfelt desires of the customers that come in for us to succeed, and it feels really good to us,” DeAngelus added.

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Ocean Pines Yacht Club front-of-house staff (top) and kitchen staff (bottom) from the Matt Ortt Companies prepare for a restaurant stress test, a kind of intense soft opening, last Tuesday. The facility reopen last Thursday, under the new management of the Ortt Companies.

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“It is a good deal with a lot of choices and the food is good,” manager Heidi Linn said. “The Hibachi grill is included in the price of the buffet. People pick from the raw bar and take it to the chef to cook it in front of you.”

The buffet features a range of seafood options including cold and steamed shrimp, oysters, steamed blue crabs, baked salmon, steamed clams and flounder. There is also sashimi, steak, barbecue ribs, desserts, fruit and an ice cream bar.

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LOCAL STAR Stephen Decatur High School held its annual STAR (Students Thriving on Achievement and Responsibility) breakfast sponsored by the Berlin-Ocean City Optimists on April 25 where 25 students were recognized for their exceptional behavior and/or strong academic performance. STAR honoree freshman Morgan Davis poses with Berlin Town Councilman Zackery Tyndall.

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(May 25, 2018) Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County welcome’s Justin Cannon as the manager for the new Habitat ReStore in Worcester County.

Cannon will oversee all operations of the ReStore, implement and drive programs for donations, provide sustained Network development to expand the Justin Cannon scope of Habitat ReStore activities and develop long-term, collaborative relationships with the community to secure donations and raise awareness of Habitat’s mission in the community.

Cannon is a graduate of the University of Delaware. He studied communications and linguistics.

“I’ve spent most of my career in the wholesale retail world. It has given me the opportunity to support local economies and work with some amazing people/charities,” he said. “I am extremely excited to serve Berlin and Worcester County and contribute to our mission of providing affordable housing by giving a hand up, not a hand out.”

“We are very excited to have Justin come on board,” said Andrea Bowland, executive director of Habitat Worcester. “The combination of his experience, creativity and excitement for the position is exactly what we need to make Worcester County’s first Habitat ReStore a success.”

Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell building materials, appliances, new and gently used furniture, and home accessories at a fraction of retail price.

Last year alone, Habitat ReStores raised $123 million for homebuilding while keeping usable materials out of landfills. With more than 1,000 stores in five countries, proceeds generated by Habitat ReStores are used to help build or improve homes locally and around the world.

More information regarding the location, grand opening and donation information will be announced soon.

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The thrift store located at 12703 Sunset Ave., units 5 and 6, in West Ocean City will be open every Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Donations will be accepted Fridays and Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the back door of the building only. Donations being accepted are gently used, in season, women’s and men’s clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry, house goods, books, pet items, and furniture such as chairs, tables and bookcases. Children’s items are not being accepted at this time.

Call 410-213-9400 ahead of time to donate larger pieces of furniture just to be sure there will be room in the store for it.

Thrift Store Manager Mary Martinez has fun opportunities lined up. There will be chalk painting classes where participants can transform a piece of furniture that needs spruced up into a completely different look, as well as wreath and sea glass jewelry making classes.

There is a book section in the store with space for a shelter cat to come visit. Children are invited to come in and read to the cats. Also in the works will be kitty yoga classes, pet portraits and adoption events.

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“The shelter needs the funding,” Martinez said. “We are trying to help the shelter be more self-sufficient and hoping the store brings in the financial help, beyond the generous donations from our community.”

Volunteers are always needed to work at the Thrift Store in various positions.

Anyone interested should call 410-2139400 or leave message on the store Facebook page, WCHS Thrift Store.

Worcester County Humane Society, located at 12230 Eagle’s Nest Road, is a private, nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter that consistently houses nearly 150 cats and 25 dogs until they are adopted.

Visit www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org. Follow the shelter on Facebook and Instagram for available pets and event updates.

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The 3BR/2BA home is located in N. O. C. in the quiet community of Montego Bay. The home features a large porch, an open floorplan, an attic, a laundry room and a breakfast bar. Outside there is a large utility shed & a 2-car parking pad.

Community amenities include pools, tennis, min. golf and a bayfront boardwalk. HOA dues are just $247.50/yr. Listed at $290,000.

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This custom-built beautifully maintained 3BR/2BA home is located in the Montego Bay community in North Ocean City. The home features over 1800 sq. ft. of living space, an enclosed porch with heating & air, an open floorplan, cathedral ceilings and a kitchen island. Community amenities include pools, tennis, min. golf and more. HOA dues are just $247.50/yr. Listed at $349,900 and sold fully furnished.

Call Bill Rothstein

800-745-5988 • 410-250-3020 108 S. Ocean Drive • Ocean City, MD

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND FY 2018/2019 REQUESTED BUDGETS AND ASSESSMENTS The Worcester County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the proposed operating budgets, assessments, user charges and other charges for each of the 11 sanitary service areas operated by the Worcester County Department of Public Works, Water & Wastewater Division on: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 10:40 a.m. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room Room 1101 Government Center, One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 The 11 sanitary service areas and proposed changes to the users fees to cover projected expenses are as follows: Assateague Pointe - increase from $80 to $85 per park trailer per quarter water and sewer flat charge; increase from $127.50 to $135.50 per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) per quarter domestic sewer flat charge; new grinder pump flat surcharge of $10 per lot.

Briddletown - increase in commercial water base fee ranging from $45 to $375 at present to $49.50 to $412.50 based on total EDU's.

Edgewater Acres - increase from $150 to $160 per EDU per quarter domestic water and sewer base fee; increase from $88 to $93 per EDU per quarter domestic water flat charge; increase from $135 to $140 per EDU per quarter domestic sewer flat charge.

The Landings - increase from $215 to $230 per EDU per quarter domestic water and sewer base fee; and increase from $210 to $220 per EDU per quarter accessibility fee.

Lighthouse Sound - no proposed changes Mystic Harbour - increase from $163 to $168 per EDU per quarter domestic water and sewer base fee; increase South Point Village domestic water flat rate from $43.75 to $47.50 per EDU per quarter; increase from $164.25 to $168 per EDU per quarter domestic sewer flat charge; increase in commercial water and sewer base fees ranging from $180 to $1,500 at present to $198 to $1,650 based on total EDU's; and increase from $54 to $66 per EDU per quarter debt service.

Newark - no proposed changes.

Ocean Pines - increase from $154 to $170 per EDU per quarter domestic water and sewer base fee; increase from $146 to $158 per EDU per quarter domestic sewer flat charge; increase White Horse Park domestic water and sewer flat rate from $122 to $134 per lot per quarter; increase in commercial water and sewer base fees ranging from $180 to $1,500 at present to $198 to $1,650 based on total EDU's; and decrease from $47 to $37 per EDU per quarter debt service.

Riddle Farm - increase in commercial water and sewer base fees ranging from $180 to $1,500 at present to $198 to $1,650 based on total EDU's.

River Run - increase from $48.13 to $53.13 per EDU per quarter domestic water base fee.

West Ocean City - no proposed changes.

In addition to user fees, assessments will be levied in the Newark, Ocean Pines, Snug Harbor, Oyster Harbor, and Mystic Harbour service areas or sub-areas to make debt payments. All assessments shall be made on an equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) basis.

Copies of the proposed budgets for each service area are available from the Treasurer’s Office at the Isle of Wight Complex on Route 90 and St. Martin’s Neck Road, the County Library in Ocean Pines on Cathell Road, in the County Commissioners’ Office, Government Center Room 1103, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, and online at www.co.worcester.md.us. For additional information contact the Worcester County Treasurer’s Office at (410) 632-0686 ext. 1217.

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Attends conference Igor Conev, vice president of Mann Properties Inc. of Ocean City, recently attended the Community Associations Institute Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. The CAI National Conference event is an annual educational, networking and leadership experienced organized and managed by experts in community living.

Participants reviewed and discussed industry tools and services in such areas as risk management and crisis; financial, tax and law compliance; insurance and legal challenges; cyber security, and real-time solutions for condominium and HOA. Uniting homeowners, managers and service providers with the common goal of harmony in the communities took a special place during this conference.

Conev believes professional development is the single most important investment for any company. His theory is that even the most successful companies in the world must constantly endeavor to improve themselves.

This is based on the idea that someone is always trying to be the best. As such, complacency is a guaranteed sentence of failure.

Recognition Peninsula Home Care is recognizing two occupational therapists as “Outstanding OT of the Year” for their work and dedication to the patients they serve.

Miranda Wood, of the Salisbury/Ocean Pines Branch, joined the Maryland PHC team in August 2016.

As a certified occupational therapy assistant, she educates patients about techniques to make daily living tasks at home easier.

Miranda Wood She has an Associate’s degree in Applied Science in Occupational Therapy from Delaware Technical Community College. She is a member of Phi Theta Cappa Honor Society and Magna Cum Laude and actively participates in her local church as a Sunday school teacher. Her favorite part of working in home care is assisting the patients one-on-one.

Helen Serrano, of the Seaford Branch, joined the PHC team as an occupational therapist in January of 2015. She brings 16 years of experience to the job after working for eight years as an internship coordinator, clinician and college instructor Helen Serrano and another eight years as a senior occupational therapist in London, England.

She earned her bachelor of science in occupational therapy and doctor of See XXX Page 75

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She enjoys working with patients in their home environment and finds it very fulfilling to see patients achieve goals and complete everyday tasks in their own homes.

Providing care for more than 30 years, Peninsula Home Care, in Salisbury and Ocean Pines/Berlin, ensures that all patients are involved in their plan of care and strives to give them every opportunity to maintain their independence in the home.

The agency has served more than 39,000 patients on Delmarva and was designated as a Peninsula Regional Medical Center preferred home care provider in 2017.

For more information, visit www.peninsulahomecare.com.

Joins bank Raymond M. Thompson, president and chief executive officer of Calvin B. Taylor Bank, has announced that Alice K. Peterson has joined the bank as a loan processor.

She will be located at the bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pocomoke Branch after her training is complete.

Peterson comes to Taylor Bank with over 30 years of banking experience, specializing in loan processing, accounting functions, audit and various branch operations.

Her banking career started with Cenlar Federal Savings Bank in Princeton, New Jersey, then she relocated to the Eastern Shore of Virginia and began employment with Old Dominion University at Wallops Island.

Her most recent position was with Union Bank (formerly Xenith where she Alice K. Peterson Bank) served as a commercial loan specialist.

Peterson is a graduate of Susquehanna University where she studied business administration. She has obtained a certificate in paralegal studies and real estate appraisal.

Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company, the bank subsidiary of Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc., founded in 1890, offers a wide range of loan, deposit and ancillary banking services through both physical and digital delivery channels.

The Company has 11 banking locations within the eastern coastal area of the Delmarva Peninsula including Worcester County, Maryland, Sussex County, Delaware and Accomack County, Virginia. There is also a loan production office located in Onley, Virginia.

EXITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mid-Atlantic Region also celebrated Rayne for being No. 1 in Closed Sales Volume for the month of March, and it also recognized EXIT Realty At The Beach for being the No. 7 brokerage in Closed Sales Volume for the month of March.

EXITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mid-Atlantic region currently consists of 44 offices.

Rayne thanks all of his clients, Bright Title and Settlement LLC, Andy Rayne and everyone at EXIT Realty At The Beach in Ocean Pines for their help and assistance for the month of March, and year-round. Bernie Flax, broker/owner of EXIT Realty At The Beach, believes that this award is a well-deserved recognition of the effort and hard work that Rayne puts forth for his clients.

Rayneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knowledge of the local area and market, as well as his farming

knowledge, makes him the perfect choice, whether clients are looking to sell or purchase a farm.

EXIT Realty At The Beach is located at 11002 Manklin Meadows Lane #3, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811. For more information, call 410-208-EXIT(3948) or visit www.exitrealtyatthebeach.com.

Top agents The Mark Fritschle Group At Condominium Realty, LTD has announced its listing and sales leaders for April.

Top listing agents by units are:Â 1.

Kevin Decker, 2. Tina Dorsey, 3. Wayne Phillips, Sheri Smith, Joy Snyder and Dave Whittington.

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Cathedral Ceilings & Skylights. Great boating or Jet Skiing. Boat Lift Included.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 103 SECOND ST. A/R/T/A 103 2ND ST. POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated August 28, 1997 and recorded in Liber 2425, Folio 270 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $102,000.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JUNE 5, 2018 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $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-

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

The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 147845-1) 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-5/17/3t _________________________________ 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 10531 SHADY DR. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated October 30, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3955, Folio 9 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $50,000.00, default having occurred

under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MAY 29, 2018 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and 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 $27,000 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-

MAY 25, 2018 ment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 319013-3) 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-5/10/3t _________________________________ Buonassissi, Henning & Lash, P.C. 1861 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 300 Reston, Virginia 20190 (703) 796-1341

TRUSTEE’S SALE 11700 Coastal Highway T-1109 Ocean City, MD 21842 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated June 21, 2005 and recorded June 27, 2005 in Liber 4467, folio 603, among the Worcester County land records, the undersigned Substitute Trustees, any of whom may act, will offer for sale at public auction on June 11, 2018, at 2:00 PM, at the front of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, the following property: ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforementioned Deed of Trust.

TAX ID: 10-146933 The property and improvements will be sold in “as is” physical condition without warranty of any kind and subject to all conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same.

TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder’s deposit of $28,500.00 by cashier’s/certified check required at time of sale except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss on purchaser from date and time of auction. The balance of the purchase price together with interest thereon at 2.375% per annum from date of sale to receipt of pur-

MAY 25, 2018 chase price by Trustees must be paid by cashier’s check within 10 days after final ratification of sale. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. All real estate taxes and other public charges and/or assessments to be adjusted as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. If applicable, any condominium and/or homeowners association dues and assessments that may become due after the date of sale shall be purchaser’s responsibility. Purchaser shall pay all transfer, documentary and recording taxes/fees and all other settlement costs. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit will be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses and attorney’s fees of both sales. If Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a bankruptcy was filed; a forbearance, repayment or other agreement was entered into; or the loan was reinstated or paid off. In any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest.

This communication is from a debt collector. (81634) Richard A. Lash, David A. Rosen, Douglas W. Callabresi, and Robert E. Kelly, Substitute Trustees Auctioneers: Alex Cooper Auctioneers 908 York Road Towson, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-5/24/3t _________________________________ 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 154 CAPTAINS QUARTERS RD. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated November 1, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4835, Folio 150 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $440,000.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MAY 29, 2018 AT 3:36 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situ-

Ocean City Today / Public Notices ated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $29,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser.

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

casioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 89596-3) 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-5/10/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers, 10 William Street, on Ordinance 2018-02. The public is invited to attend and comment. A copy of the proposed Ordinance 2018-02 is available for inspection in Town Hall, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Ordinance 2018-02 An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of The Town of Berlin, Maryland approving the FY19 Budget as submitted.

OCD-5/17/2t _________________________________ Samuel I. White, PC 5040 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 120 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 JOHN E. DRISCOLI, III, et al Plaintiffs, Substitute Trustees v.

JACK M. IRVIN, JR. Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil Action No. C-23-CV-17-000216

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 9th day of May, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 717 Rusty Anchor Road, Unit 12, Ocean City, MD 21842 will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 11th day of June, 2018, provided a copy of this NOTICE be published at least once a week in each of three successive weeks in the some newspaper of general circulation published in said County before the 4th day of June, 2018.

The Report of Sale states the amount of the sale to be $258,000.00.

PAGE 77 Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-5/17/3t _________________________________ Christopher T. Woodley Trustee 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842 MARY KATHLEEN FOWLER Plaintiff v.

ESTATE OF DONALD C. FOWLER Angela M. Fowler, Personal Representative Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND Case No.: C-23-CV-17-000414

NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, this 8th day of May, 2018, by the Circuit Court for the COUNTY OF WORCESTER, Maryland, and by the authority thereof, that the sale made by Christopher T. Woodley, Trustee of the real property designated as Unit No. 8, in The Willows Condominium, 1407 St. Louis Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, and reported in the above entitled cause, will finally be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 11th day of June, 2018; provided, a copy of this Order be inserted in a newspaper of general circulation published in Worcester County, Maryland, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 4th day of June, 2018.

The Report states the amount of the Assignees’ Sale to be $56,500.00.

Susan R. Braniecki CLERK True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-5/17/3t _________________________________ IN THE MATTER OF: April Isis Lehti FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO: Quinn Maxwell Lehti IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER Civil No.: C23FM180210

NOTICE (Adult) (DOM REL 81) The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which he/she seeks to change his/her name from April Isis Lehti to Quinn Maxwell Lehti. The petitioner is seeking a name change because: Personal preference.

Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 12th day of June, 2018. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule I-321.

Failure to file an objection o affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the

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A copy of this notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county/city at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection.

Susan R. Braniecki CLERK True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-5/17/1t _________________________________

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 5, Conditional Uses, a request has been filed under the provisions of Section 110-514(22), Uses permitted by Conditional Use in the LC-1, Local Commercial, Zoning District, to permit an interior tenant fit-out with an amusement use that the Mayor and City Council may approve in keeping with uses specifically permitted in the LC-1 district. The site of the request is described as Lot 6 of the 56th Street Market Condominium Plat; further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway between 56th and 57th Streets, and locally known as 5601 Coastal Highway, Unit 6, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: MAZEGAME LLC DBA ESCAPE ROOM OC (FILE #18-12100002) at 7:15 p.m.

To consider a petition for rezoning of a portion of a tract of land, now split zoned R-2, Medium-Density Residential, Zoning District and LC1, Local Commercial, Zoning District, so that the entirety will be zoned LC-1. The site of the petition is described as Map 112, Parcel 4362, Tract A on Plat of Subdivision R.C. Holland Estate recorded in Plat Book 109, Page 23; said property located on the west side of Coastal Highway, between 33rd and Hitchens Avenue, and known locally as 3401 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: JOSEPH E. MOORE, ESQUIRE, ATTORNEY FOR LAURED LLC (FILE #1814100002) at 7:30 p.m.

To consider amending Article IV, Division 8. BM-1 Bayside Marine District, Section 110-454. Uses permitted by conditional use. (Proposed

language addition in italics) (3) Amusement Arcades.

APPLICANT: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION (FILE #18-14100001) No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing.

Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairman announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates.

For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM E. ESHAM, III, ATTORNEY OCD-5/17/2t _________________________________

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, MAY 24, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(3)(a) requesting special yard exceptions to the minimum 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; setbacks from the rear and front site lines required per Code to allow the construction of a new single-family dwelling. The site of the appeal is described as Lot A12 of the Isle of Wight Trailer Park Plat; further described as located on the south side of 25th Street, and locally known as 227-25th Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: RESORT HOMES (BZA 2516 #18-09400007) 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-5/17/2t _________________________________

GUY R. AYRES III AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842

NOTICE OF TAX SALE OF PROPERTY IN THE TENTH ELECTION DISTRICT, SUB-DISTRICTS 101-109, WORCESTER COUNTY, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Town of Ocean City, Maryland municipal taxes and assessments under levies of the tax years 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 on the properties hereinafter described being due and in arrears and unpaid; and in order to compel the payment of the same, together with interest thereon, Attorney and Advertising Fees of $258, and the costs of attending the proceeding, as provided by law, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as the City Manager and Collector of municipal taxes in the Tenth Election District, Worcester County, Ocean City, Maryland as provided by the Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland (Tax-Property Article Section 14-808 et seq. of the Annotated Code of Maryland), the undersigned City Manager and Collector of Taxes, will sell at public auction, at City Hall, 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland, on FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2018 AT THE HOUR OF 10:00 A.M. the below described properties: Item 1 10-131588 and 2685318780: Described as Balmoral Cove V Condominium, Unit A B 2, Assessed to Thomas R. Bender & Lynn C. Bender, Assessed Value $175,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,289.13.

Item 3_10-297257 and 11251946964: Described as Starlight Bay Condominium, Unit 2, Assessed to Martha Bernstein & Harvey Bernstein, Assessed Value $374,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,676.69.

Item 4 10-267390 and 4381341754: Described as Jockey Beach Club Condominium, Unit 360 B C P 3, Assessed to Joshua L. Bowen III & Martha A. Bowen, Assessed Value $116,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $944.17.

Item 5 10-309093 and 12377348856: Described as White Marlin Condominium, Unit A 202, Assessed to William P. Cabada & Christina M. Cabada, Assessed Value $213,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,215.74.

Item 7 10-289858 and 4754745672: Described as Siesta Villas Condominium, Unit 101 N, Assessed to David Carabelli, Assessed Value $115,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,038.74.

Item 12 10-173086 and 13707325720: Described as Orleans Court Condominium, Unit 67, Assessed to Federal National Mortgage Association, Assessed Value $101,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $925.18.

Item 13 10-327431 and 5250351086: Described as Lighthouse

MAY 25, 2018 Cove Condominium, Unit B, Assessed to Craig L. Garfield, Jr., Assessed Value $165,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,222.00.

Item 16 10-258669 and 12488540198: Described as Plat Montego Bay Section 6C, Lot 339 3600 Sq Ft, Assessed to Michael O. Green, Assessed Value $125,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,165.76.

Item 17 10-141834 and 2850320484: Described as Sea Watch Condominium, Unit 118, Assessed to Patricia Ann Griffiths, Assessed Value $226,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,238.40.

Item 18 10-432081 and 10461167691: Described as Coral Seas Condominium, Unit 210, Assessed to Belinda K. Higgs, Assessed Value $356,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,359.03.

Item 19 10-205417 and 3448931124: Described as El Marlyn Condominium, Unit 3, Assessed to Robert J. Hoffman & Sherry Hoffman, Assessed Value $145,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,359.10.

Item 20 10-741823 and 11407168315: Described as Casa Del Mare Condominium, Unit 203, Assessed to Donald Holmes & Nancy Holmes, Assessed Value $348,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,744.19.

Item 22 10-21339 and 3539132386: Described as Rusty Anchor East Condominium, Unit 12, Assessed to Jack M. Irvin, Jr., Assessed Value $245,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,300.12.

Item 23 10-066786 and 1254377722: Described as Ocean Waye 45 Condominium, Unit 204, Assessed to Richard C. Jackson, Assessed Value $73,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $630.59.

Item 24 10-089735 and 2106311508: Described as 81 Beach Hill Condominium, Unit 207, Assessed to The James Gibbons Company, Inc., Assessed Value $266,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,331.87.

Item 28 10-289726 and 7281945648: Described as Siesta Villas Condominium, Unit 101 S, Assessed to Douglas M. McClelland, Assessed Value $115,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,029.98.

Item 30 10-126398 and 13607917896: Described as Golden Sands Club Condominium, Unit 1703, Assessed to Heather Munsterman, Assessed Value $245,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,029.78.

Item 36 10-425689 and 9908366133: Described as Port Astor at Sunset Island Condominium, Unit 54N, Ph 6, Assessed to Irene J. Polun, Assessed Value $548,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,422.84.

Item 37 10-118727 and 2465516500: Described as Golden Sands Club Condominium, Unit 1517, Assessed to David L. Rothschild, Neil E. Rothschild & Herman B. Rothschild, Jr., Assessed Value $329,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,446.33.

Item 38 10-233011 and 6704135746: Described as Light House

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MAY 25, 2018 Village Condominium, Unit 430 P 4, Assessed to Roland A. Ruiz, II, Assessed Value $104,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,363.13.

Item 39 10-122090 and 9612317114: Described as Golden Sands Club Condominium, Unit 606, Assessed to Mehrzad Mike Sami, Assessed Value $205,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $947.56.

Item 41 10-275733 and 8596543256: Described as Crab Cove on the Bay Condominium, Unit 107, Assessed to Henry L. Schroding & Georgia L. Schroding, Assessed Value $268,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,167.34.

Item 42 10-139465 and 8580120058: Described as High Point North Condominium, Unit 6E, Assessed to Suzanne M. Sheredy, Assessed Value $207,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $943.04.

Item 43 10-118816 and 7003716516: Described as Atlantis Condominium, Unit 306, Assessed to Bernard Siler, Assessed Value $285,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,210.85.

Item 44 10-099773 and 2251113194: Described as Bridge Point Condominium, Unit 226 S 3, Assessed to Vallee Arthur Stanley, Assessed Value $258,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,448.17.

Item 45 10-097274 and 6681512776: Described as Barbados Sun Condominium, Unit 102, Assessed to Mark A. Towles & Sherri Romm, Assessed Value $182,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $858.38.

Item 46 10-052823 and 1046575454: Described as Eldorado Condominium, Unit 202, Assessed to Robert V. Woolley, Jr. & Rose A. Woolley, Assessed Value $116,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $782.93.

OCD-5/17/4t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al.

6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

CHRISTOPHER GALLO LISA GALLO 39 Westfield Circle Ocean Pines A/R/T/A Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-17-000105

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 18th day of May, 2018, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 39 Westfield Circle, Ocean Pines A/R/T/A Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 18th day of June, 2018, provided a copy of this

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PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles.

The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning May 17, 2018, or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law.

Line No 061-18 063-18 064-18 069-18 070-18 071-18 072-18 1156-17

Year 2009 1991 2002 2002 2005 2004 2001 2002

Make KIA LEXUS DODGE FORD CHEVY VOLVO HYUNDAI BUICK

Model RIO N/A STRATUS F150 IMPALA S40 SANTA FE LESABRE

Color BLACK WHITE SILVER SIL/GREY RED GREY/TAN SILVER SILVER

Style 4S 4S 4D TK 4S 4S 4W 4S

VIN KNADE223796561213 JT8UF11E9M0055924 1B3EL36R72N204919 1FTPX14534KD96098 2G1WF52E559346615 YV1VS27554F032338 KM8SC83D01U109562 1G4HR54K72U241272

Mileage N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 167,449 N/A

All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643.

AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-5/17/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 11th day of June, 2018.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $510,000.00.

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-5/24/3t _________________________________

TOWN OF OCEAN CITY

ORDINANCE 2018-07 RE: Smoking and Vaping in Certain Public Areas Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that an ordinance was introduced for first reading at their meeting of May 21, 2018. Second reading is scheduled for June 4. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the May 21 agenda packet. This ordinance incorporates language changes to Chapter 30, Article VIII, Entitled Environmental Tobacco or Nicotine Smoke and Vapor, amending the articles title, definitions and

legislative intent to include marijuana/cannabis smoke and paraphernalia.

OCD-5/24/1t _________________________________ JILL M. ODIERNO ESQ JILL ODIERNO, P.C. 11032 NICHOLAS LANE - A202 BERLIN, MD 21811 SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17421 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF SUZANNE GREGSON SCHLEIG Notice is given that Corrine Bayline, 37924 Bayview Circle East, Selbyville, DE 19975, was on May 17, 2018 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Suzanne Gregson Schleig who died on October 16, 2017, without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the

decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Corrine Bayline 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: May 24, 2018 OCD-5/24/1t _________________________________ MARIANNA BATIE ESQ LAW OFFICE OF MARIANNA BATIE 9748 STEPHEN DECATUR HIGHWAY, STE 112 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17405 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN GRAHAM STALLINGS Notice is given that Belkis N. Mezquita Stallings, 21709 Chandler Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, was on May 17, 2018 appointed Personal

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Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 17th day of November, 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.

Belkis N. Mezquita Stallings

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: May 24, 2018 OCD-5/24/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of Berlin Board of Appeals Pursuant to the requirements of §108-191 of the Code of the Town of Berlin, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals in the Mayor and Council Chambers of Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, Maryland on WEDNESDAY, June 6, 2018 6:30 PM Approval of Minutes – May 2, 2018 1. Requesting a variance from the required front yard setback for lot 45 located on Decatur Street, Applicant: John C. Lewis 2. At its meeting to be held Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 6:30 PM

OCEAN CITY TODAY

Legal Advertising Call NANCY HAWRYLKO 410-723-6397, Fax: 410-723-6511 or E-mail: legals@oceancitytoday.net

in the Council Chambers of Berlin Town Hall, the Board of Zoning Appeals for the Town of Berlin, Maryland will conduct a Public hearing for a Special Exception for a Conditional Use proposed for, 10226 Old Ocean City Blvd. Berlin, MD. Requesting a conditional use, Hope 4 Recovery Inc., seeks to operate a group home as a “Recovery residence “providing housing to individuals with substance-related or addictive disorders within the B-1 Town Center District.

Applicant; Hope4Recovery Inc. Any questions regarding the above agenda items shall be directed to the Berlin Department of Planning and Zoning at 410-641-4143.

Any persons having questions about the above-referenced meeting or any persons needing special accommodations should contact Dave Engelhart at 410-641-4143. Written materials in alternate formats for persons with disabilities are made available upon request. TTY users dial 7-1-1 in the State of Maryland or 1-800-735-2258 outside Maryland.

OCD-5/24/1t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17420 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CAROLYN ANN OLAND Notice is given that Kenneth W. Oland Sr., 7051 Mount Olive Church Rd., Snow Hill, MD 21863, was on May 17, 2018 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Carolyn Ann Oland who died on April 11, 2018, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment 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.

MAY 25, 2018 Kenneth W. Oland Sr. 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: May 24, 2018 OCD-5/24/1t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17415 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GWENDOLYN GALLY Notice is given that Robert Beck, 38 Battersea Road, Berlin, MD 21811, was on May 17, 2018 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Gwendolyn Gally who died on February 18, 2018, without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment 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.

Robert Beck 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: May 24, 2018 OCD-5/24/1t _________________________________

Commentary

Talk is cheap, but actions resonate

Thank you for your service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry for your loss.

What these expressions have in common is that they’re spoken so frequently that they no longer have any real meaning. We use them as utilities when the circumstances require us to say something, and we haven’t really thought about a more heartfelt way of saying it.

Instead, we cover our bases by trotting out one of our well-tested conversational catchlines.

“Thank you for your service” is of particular note this weekend, as we honor soldiers, sailors and airmen and airwomen who aren’t around to hear us say it.

In that respect, “Thank you for your service” doesn’t cover the debt. Honoring our fallen military personnel would require so much more than that, and the only way to show it is to do more than saying “thanks” to those who were lucky enough to have done their duty and returned.

How would Marylanders feel, for instance, about picking up an extra five cents on their tax rates to extend some form of property tax break to all veterans, not just disabled ones?

Perhaps the state income tax, which spares the first $15,000 of pay for active duty personnel serving overseas, might be lifted for all active duty service members when they’re not living in Maryland, but are on a base or in port somewhere else in the U.S. What kind of greeting is that, upon returning home — Thank you for your service … and, by the way, you owe back taxes?

As it is, veterans don’t get that much once their service is done — a pat on the back, maybe a ceremony and public recognition. If we are so grateful that others have done their duty for us, we should be willing to back it up with more than just saying so.

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Royal weddings vs sports events PUBLIC EYE

Thank goodness for royal weddings.

They give us something to watch when we’re sick of the news, annoyed by the shopping networks, disinterested in programs on flawed plastic surgery and people with lips the size of sleep sofas, and can’t bring ourselves to watch the Orioles when they’re down 13 runs in the first and Chris Davis comes to the plate carrying a batting average substantially lower than the simmer setting on a crockpot.

I say all this with great sarBy casm, of course, because I Stewart cannot understand why peoDobson ple are so fascinated by British royalty when it has no connection to us.

It isn’t like the Declaration of Independence says: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal ... except for the royals, who are just so cool.”

This is even though, I will admit, that the marital choices these two princes have made suggest that their on-base percentages are well above average.

That aside, the American public must have a deep affection for all the pomp and circumstance, considering that every network — barring those channels that involve shopping, sports, home repair, liposuction or sliposuction — carried nothing but the royal wedding for hours and hours.

I’m happy to say that I watched none of it.

It wasn’t because the happy couple aren’t nice people or that they don’t come from good

families and all that, but the broadcasts are so similar to the extended coverage of the Triple Crown races.

In these instances, we get four hours of pre-race interviews with everyone even near the stable of horses, from the front end to the back end: So, Mr. Jones, on a typical day of stall cleaning, what kind of production are we talking about? … Really? … Wow, when it comes to digestive health, I guess they don’t call them hay-burners for nothing! Back to you, Bob.” Fours hours lead time just to get to a race that takes barely more than two minutes seems a little excessive to me.

At least with the race itself there is the added excitement of the race caller.

This has led me to believe that the royal wedding might have been livened up a bit if, when Meghan Markle flowed into the church, someone called out, “And down the stretch she comes!”

For that matter, I don’t see why they can’t cover all these televised weddings the same way they do sporting events.

The queen has taken her practice swings, leaves the on-deck circle and comes to the plate … a little slowly, it appears. I don’t know, Vern, it looks like she might have pulled a hammy. Let’s go to the tape and see if we can spot it. Yep, there it is, getting out of the carriage. Wow, tough break for the Royals.

I’d watch that. Now that I think about it, it also would be highly entertaining if, in describing the ceremony itself, the announcer said: The prince looks at his bride, he takes her hand, shows her the ring, slips it on and ... she scores!

May 25, 2018

Ocean City Today

Letters Citizens voice concerns over no Art League funds

The following letters were sent to the Worcester County Commissioners then forwarded to the Art League of Ocean City and Ocean City Today.

Editor, I am writing to you today to urge you to consider how very important the Art League of Ocean City is to our county.

I am both personally and professionally involved with the Art League and can vouch for its necessity in our community.

Since the new gallery opened, the arts in Ocean City are flourishing. It’s a place where all ages (from local school children to OC retirees) are welcome to participate in art or just enjoy the art being created in the surrounding area.

The county’s funding combined with the generosity of our local business owners and special events to raise additional monies, has helped the Art League to provide a beautiful venue where people can gather, free of charge, and enjoy the company of

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others in the community.

I am speaking not only for myself, but for my customers, my friends, my fellow art lovers and my neighbors who have expressed their true appreciation at having this wonderful addition to our community.

In this day and age I can’t think of anything more important than having a place in our county to bring people together in such a positive manner.

Patricia Buchta, Art Lover/Owner, Glitter & Gold Editor, I am a resident of Worcester County living in Ocean Pines and an artist in residence at the Art League of Ocean City.

I am writing to request that funding be restored to the Art League of Ocean City. The Art League of Ocean City strengthens our community in so many positive ways, socially, educationally, and economically.

Rina Thaler has shown incredible leadership in bringing our county this outstanding building and these extraordinary programs. Her board members, staff, volunteers, and

members contribute their ideas, time, and energy to provide the county with a vibrant art community.

The Art League of Ocean City is one our county’s gems not just Ocean City’s. Local businesses benefit every time the Art League of Ocean City has an event, from Michael’s selling art supplies to restaurants feeding the starving artists.

It provides a beautiful gallery for tourists to visit, camps for kids, a place for teens to sing and/or play their music with no alcohol, classes for beginning through seasoned artists, and outstanding art shows

that inspire. All of these and more.

Every time someone receives or provides a service to or from the Art League, the economy of Worcester County is being served.

I urge you to reconsider your decision. I think supporting the Art League of Ocean City is supporting the county and its future.

Mitzi Ash Berlin

Editor, I am shocked that the proposed budget deletes money and support of the Art League of Ocean City.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Rina Thaler, her staff, and volunteers have done an extraordinary job of making the Art League of Ocean City one of the best attractions in our resort town.

Before they were so actively involved, the Art League center was a run-down building. Once the new center opened on 94th St., the art scene blossomed.

It is a hub of artistic activities for recent retirees, long time county and O.C. residents, and local school children. This enrichment in the lives of so many people has made O.C. a destination for a variety of people.

The Art League is a treasure you may not miss until you no longer have it, but assuredly, Ocean City will be much poorer, less interesting and less vibrant without it.

We all know that people come to O.C. for many popular events. They also come here for rest, relaxation, and to feed their souls. The ocean beach provides all and so too does the Art Center.

We have brought many of our friends and family to the center to see something unexpected and different.

All have been amazed by the quality of the art and programs offered by the center.

Yes, we are retirees and the friends we bring to Ocean City tend to come in the spring and fall, but all have expressed surprise and delight to find

such a fine facility at an ocean resort.

All too, I point out, spent some money on the wonderful craft and gift shop thereby sending sales tax revenue to the county.

The wonders that the Art League brings include plein art festivals, home tours, and monthly shows mostly of works by local artists. I am sure that there are many good causes and needs that must be included in the county budget. But please don’t ignore the important effort made by Ms. Thaler and others to bring some experiences that we otherwise would not have.

Yes, all good things need help. We personally are willing to increase the county sales tax or property tax bills to support these worthwhile projects.

Lastly, we come to California each winter to be near our grandchildren.

For more than five years we have searched that area for programs similar to those offered by the O.C. Arts center. Of course, San Francisco has several fine art museums and numerous art galleries, but they do not offer residents or visitors what the Art League of Ocean City offers to Worcester County.

As a community, let us continue to make progress in all areas, but let us not forget to show our support for our fellow residents and tax payers, who brought an experience of fine art, in

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the broadest sense, to our community.

Edward and Linda Eckert Ocean City

Successful fundraising event for Art League

Editor, The inaugural Big Get-Together was a big success! I would like to personally thank everyone who contributed so generously to our fundraising event, held on May 9 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts.

The Big Get-Together brought together craft beer, local food, original artwork, live music, and a live auction for a fun-filled evening that raised much-needed funds to support the programs of the Art League of Ocean City.

A special thank you to Sandy Gillis and her OC Foodie Tour for bringing in scrumptious food from Higgins Crab House, the Victorian Room at Dunes Manor, Ripieno’s Italian Restaurant, Pit & Pub, the Candy Kitchen, Barn 34, and Dolle’s. Plus to ShoreCraft Beer for lining up the craft beers from Backshore Brewing, EVO, and 3rd Wave. and to Delmarva Public Radio, iHeart Radio, and Ocean 98.1 for their support.

Thank you, also, to Full Circle Duo for the wonderful music, and to all the artists and vendors who provided

original artwork and prizes for the live auction.

Art does “bring together” the best in all of us!

Rina Thaler Executive Director Art League of Ocean City Ocean City Center for the Arts

Unnecessary spending in Worcester County, resort

Editor, It’s confusing to me, why anyone thinks that the county, and not Ocean City, should figure out a way to pay for Boardwalk security concerns and town marketing.

Worcester County should not pay for anything like that for the resort town of Ocean City.

I say that even after witnessing the illegal trespass on the Boardwalk tonight of a large, speeding, full size diesel truck.

I’m a resident of Ocean City and the spending on unnecessary things is so completely out of control that conservative, small government republicans now chastise the county for not paying for the most basic needs.

In the words of Dotty Roberts, “heavens to Betsy,” how did we screw up this town this bad?

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Opposition to installing additional parking meters

Editor, It looks like we can never satisfy the Ocean City Council and Mayor’s appetite for taking more of our money. Their recent effort to justify the installation of additional parking meters on the ocean side of 11th to 33rd streets is the latest example of their craving for more of our money.

Councilmember Dennis Dare said the council needs “to look at everything” to make sure that funds are available for Ocean City governmental services. This comment was supported by Councilmember Mary Knight’s statement that council would be “irresponsible” if it did not look at installing additional parking meters. She pointed out that about $600,000 more could be obtained by installing the additional meters and have the day-trippers pay for their use of some Ocean City resources.

In my view, such statements are a clear indication that the installation of additional parking meters on the ocean side of 11th and 33rd streets is just the first step in installing parking meters all over Ocean City.

But this current effort shows that the council has learned its lesson from the last time they tried to ex-

Ocean City Today pand parking meter use but ran into major opposition. First, they will try to buy off full-time property owners by allowing a resident to park for free at their residence.

What was not said is the permit issued to full-time property owners may only be for parking at their residence. If an owner parks at any place other than their residence, pay parking can be required.

Second, to have political cover, the council and mayor will establish a task force to study the issues that may be involved with installing the addition parking meters. Anyone who believes the task force will recommend that the new meters not be installed, also probably believes the Convention Center, that has last money in many years, will return a profit next year.

The task force will also give cover to Mayor Rick Meehan who has gone on record saying that he will not sign any bill to install addition parking meters as long as he is in office. Now since the council does not take any major action without following the mayor’s bidding, we can be assured that the mayor will veto the bill and the council members will then override the mayor’s veto. A humbled Mayor Meehan then can announces he kept his pledge.

The pretense that the council and mayor are going through to install the

additional parking meters in an insult to the informed residents of Ocean City.

Of course, if the council wanted to “look at everything” and responsibly act as Council Knight suggested, the council should establish a taskforce for developing the necessary measures for assessing a beach tax. Such a tax would clearly address the daytrippers problem and bring in millions of dollars that should result in significantly reducing the property tax paid by Ocean City property owners. Unfortunately, this council does not have the political leadership to tackle the beach tax issue.

Joseph H. Potter Ocean City

OCPD police chief thanks community for support

Editor, With the first motor event of 2018 behind us, I would like to thank our entire community for their support.

A significant amount of time went into preparing for this past weekend and much of our efforts would not have been possible without the support of our residents and business owners.

Several allied agencies came to Ocean City from across the state to assist us. Susan Jones and her staff at the Ocean City Hotel Motel Restau-

MAY 25, 2018 rant Association were instrumental in assisting us with coordinating food and lodging for our allied support.

Thanks to their relationships with hotel owners and coordination efforts, we are able to provide lodging for all of the officers from allied agencies at no cost to the Town of Ocean City. I sincerely thank the Carousel Resort Hotel, Coconut Malorie Resort, Commander Hotel, Francis Scott Key Family Resort, Quality Inn Boardwalk, Sahara Motel for their gracious hospitality and support.

Many restaurants throughout town also agreed to provide meals for visiting officers. I would like to sincerely thank Abbey Burger Bistro, Anthony’s Carryout, Bayside Skillet, Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon & Dry Dock 28, Captain’s Table, Coral Reef Café, Dough Roller on 41st and 70th Streets, Finnegan’s Irish Pub, Fish Tales, General’s Kitchen, The Original Greene Turtle, Grotto’s, Happy Jack’s Pancake House, Ky West, Layton’s, Macky’s, Pit & Pub, and Rosenfeld’s Jewish Deli.

We are extremely grateful for the many local business partners that have shown their dedication to public safety in Ocean City. The community partnerships and strong relationships that we enjoy are truly what makes our community safe.

OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro

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OBITUARIES MARY LOU WEBB Whaleyville Mary Lou Webb, age 73, passed away on Monday, May 14. 2018 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.

Born in Salisbury, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Russell Hudson and Hilda Mitchell.

She is survived by her husband, Joshua Mary Webb Webb Sr.; son, J.B. Webb (Michelle); daughter, Vicki Corrado (Raphael); brother, Jeffrey Hudson (Susan); sister, Tammy Davis; seven grandchildren, Ashley, Kelsea, Abby, Joshua III “Bubba,” Alyssa, Erica and Robert; and four great-grandchildren, Jacob, Kaylee, Liam and Mason.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, John Hudson and Ronald

Ocean City Today Hudson, and a sister, Pat Webb.

Mary, known as “Mommom” to many, left a wonderful legacy with her wonderful husband of 55 years. She never knew a stranger, only those she hadn’t met yet.

She loved her family, both biological and by extension, all who she spent quality time with. She had a strong connection with Jesus and she loved her church family.

Mary enjoyed going to the beach, fishing and looked forward to vacation all year long. She enjoyed spending time playing games with family over the years and enjoyed her four-legged furry human, Mae-Mae. Mary was a determined and lovable woman who enjoyed cooking for family.

She will be forever missed.

A memorial service was held on Friday, May 18, 2018 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Letters of condolence may be sent to

the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

BRENDA J. LESLIE Ocean Pines Brenda J. Leslie, age 73, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018 in the company of family.

Born in Seaford, Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Elsie Carey Jones.

She is survived by her husband, Gary Leslie, and children, Brenda Leslie Monica Leslie of Ocean Pines, Tonja Blankenship and her husband, Bill, of Redlands, California, Linsey Parker and her husband, Jake, of Berlin, Roscoe Leslie and his wife, Megan, of Laurel, Delaware, and Marie Christiansen and her husband, Lance, of Mooresville, North Carolina.

MAY 25, 2018 Mrs. Leslie was the proud grandmother to seven grandchildren, Caroline Blankenship, Lena Parker, John Parker, Camille Leslie, Henry Leslie, Abe Christiansen and Ady Christiansen.

Also surviving is her brother, Glen Jones and his wife, Laurie, of Laurel, Delaware, and a nephew, Russell Jones.

Mrs. Leslie was a graduate of Fairmont State University in West Virginia, Class of 1967. A member of Community Church at Ocean Pines, Brenda loved traveling with her husband, going to the beach, and spending time with her grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 26 at 1 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Rev. Robert Harris will officiate. Interment will follow in Garden of the Pines Cemetery.

A donation in her memory may be made to the Community Church of Ocean Pines (memo: Music Fund for Psalm 66 Band), 11227 Racetrack Rd., Berlin, Maryland 21811, or the Friends of the Ocean Pines Library, 11107 Cathell Rd., Berlin, Maryland 21811.

Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

MICHAEL L. DONADIO Berlin Michael L Donadio, age 62, passed away suddenly on May 8, 2018.

He was born July 26, 1955 to Carol Ferrante and the late Richard Donadio.

He worked at a local grocery store in Ocean City brightening everyone’s day with his chats and good humor. He truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, walking the Ocean City Boardwalk, chatting with friends and family, and spending time with his nieces and nephews.

He had the ability to reach people in a positive way and always had a humble, kind and good nature.

He is survived by his three loving daughters, Brittany, Michelle and Kathryn; his mother, Carol Ferrante; his siblings, Raymond, Thomas, Anthony, Steven and Carol (Lisa); as well as many nieces, nephews and two grandchildren.

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Legal marijuana? Not if it’s being smoked on Boardwalk

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Continued from Page 1 revisions. During its May 1 work sesvaping at all public parks in Ocean City sion, the council voted 6-0 to send the and within a 15-foot radius of bus shel- revamped smoking ban forward to first ters. reading. Councilman John Gehrig was Smoking or vaping is permitted absent for that vote. within 15 feet of designated smoking During the work session, Miller said areas located along the beach, directly in the past people issued citations for off the Boardwalk, and in marked areas vaping in areas prohibited under the of Northside Park. smoking ban have argued the acts are The topic was introduced at a Police different.

Commission meeting in early April by Under the revised ordinance lanCouncilman Wayne Hartman, who ex- guage, possession of lighted or ignited pressed concerns tobacco, nicotine or about the state medmarijuana products ‘We’re not having a problem or paraphernalia, or ical marijuana proright now. When we do, we gram launching sales engaging in an act in December. that generates address it.’

“Do we need to Police Chief Ross Buzzuro smoke, is prohibited amend our smoking on city property in policy to include areas open to the marijuana or do we need to have a sep- public, with the exception of designated arate ordinance for marijuana?” Hart- smoking areas. man asked the commission.

The expanded definition list includes At that time, Police Chief Ross Buz- pipes, hookahs, cigars, and electronic zuro said a spike in cannabis consump- cigarettes. tion on the Boardwalk had not been Smoking ordinance violations are detected. subject to a fine of up to $500. In addi“We’re not having a problem right tion to police and public safety aides, cinow,” he said. “When we do, we address tations can be also be issued by it.” recreation and park officials, animal Following that discussion, City Man- control officers, fire department offiager Doug Miller consulted with City cials, Beach Patrol members, building Solicitor Guy Ayres to craft ordinance officials or licensing inspectors.

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FOP splits on state’s attorney endorsements Continued from Page 1 dorsements, and so they instructed us to mediate a solution,” Chris Larmore, Lodge 50 president, said.

The agreement, reached via separate meetings between the lodges and their preferred candidate, was that no further announcements would be made.

“I spoke to Kris Heiser and told her going forward she couldn’t use the FOP star or endorsement,” Joe Bushnell, Lodge 10 president, said.

“She told me she wouldn’t go forward with a message without letting the lodge know first.”

But Larmore and Bushnell agreed that’s not what happened.

“On April 21, 2018 at the Republican Lincoln Day Dinner, Ms. Heiser decided that she would unilaterally violate our trust and the agreement, and announced to the 150 people that she had been endorsed by Lodge 10,” Larmore said.

Larmore accused Heiser of repeating the mistake by issuing a press release on April 30 using the endorsement and running a print advertisement the same week.

“Ms. Heiser is running for State’s Attorney, a position that requires someone to be beyond all reproach.

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than honoring a promise she made to this county’s law enforcement,” Larmore said.

Heiser doesn’t see it that way.

“If Lodge 50 hadn’t jumped the gun, we wouldn’t be talking about this right now,” she said. “This has to do with the timing of Bill’s (McDermott’s) endorsement, not anything that I did.”

From her point of view, it was Lodge 50 trying to avoid sanction by the state office that led to the situation.

“Lodge 50’s standing with the state lodge isn’t good. As of the April meeting, I believed Lodge 50 would be sanctioned,” she said.

The local lodges had a meeting scheduled with the state office in April, before the Lincoln Day Dinner.

Heiser came by the belief that Lodge 50 would be sanctioned from Bushnell, with whom she had been exchanging text messages.

“As of right now, there were no sanctions because both lodges have agreed that although there were endorsements, the lodges are not going to do any public announcements.

That’s what’s going to keep the state lodge from making a ruling,” Bushnell wrote in a text message to Heiser on April 18. “Unfortunately, Lodge 50 jumped the gun, but as of now they

are staying quiet.”

Heiser said that because Lodge 50’s announcement was made public, Lodge 10’s should be as well.

“First, Billy still has his endorsement posted on Facebook and on the blogs with FOP officer quotes included. So they have no need to further comment because their comments are already public,” Heiser wrote to Bushnell in a text message.

“I should at least be able to have the same, so it’s fair. I’m only seeking fair treatment.

“If either lodge makes any further mention of endorsements, public statements or otherwise, that is acknowledging the endorsements and against what state has said. I’m sorry there isn’t more I can do,” Bushnell wrote to Heiser.

Heiser does not dispute she acknowledged the endorsements as described in Larmore’s letter. After the dinner, Bushnell texted her again.

“You might have just caused a big problem announcing the endorsement publicly. It’s the FOP’s endorsement to give out, not yours to take and do with what you will,” he wrote.

“You realize now I’ll get a call from either Lodge 50, Billy or the state lodge.

I know you didn’t think it was “fair” but that’s politics. It wasn’t going to

get worse, but now it probably will.”

Larmore then contacted this newspaper, and probably others, about the situation.

“It seems unfair to bind Bill McDermott to the agreement he was willing to keep, when his opponent is willing to do anything she believes is in her best interests. Lodge 50 released Bill McDermott to continue publishing our endorsement of him for States Attorney,” Larmore said. “I hope the voters of Worcester County remember that honesty, trustworthiness and commitment are among the greatest requirements of a State’s Attorney, and she has demonstrated a lack of all three.”

Heiser said she has no issue with how the lodges run things, just how this situation was handled. “[Larmore’s statements are] full of wild inaccuracies and misrepresentation. There’s no need to do factchecking when I can prove it,” she said, and then provided screenshots of text messages and emails between Bushnell and herself.

“At no point has Larmore talked to me,” she said. “This isn’t personal to me — [Bill] wants the job, I want the job, I just find all of this unnecessary.”

Bill McDermott declined to comment for the purposes of this story.

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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 25, 2018) Kyle Andrew Sterling, 29, of Salisbury was arrested for second-degree rape and assault after a 22-year-old female victim reported an incident in the morning hours on May 13.

According to the police report, the woman, along with Sterling and another Kyle Sterling couple, had been drinking the previous evening before returning to a condo in the first block of 76th Street.

The woman said after going to sleep earlier than Sterling, she was awoken somewhere between 8-9 a.m. to discover Sterling lying beside her in bed.

Police said the woman reported, “I woke up and he was inside of me.”

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Embezzlement at St. George Church reported to police

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 25, 2018) Officials from St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 8805 Coastal Highway, contacted Ocean City Police last week after uncovering what they believe is a longterm embezzlement scheme totaling at least $50,000.

OCPD Public Affairs Officer Lindsay Richard said police were dispatched to the church last Tuesday at approximately 7 p.m. after the suspected theft was uncovered.

“The complainant, a church official, reported that a church employee stole a large amount of money from the church over a long period of time,” she said.

The matter was turned over to detectives and the investigation is still underway, Richard said.

“The suspect has been identified and is cooperating with the investigation,” she said. “Right now, they are working to determine exactly how much was stolen and at which point the suspect will be charged.”

In addition to reporting approximately $50,000 in misappropriated funds, with the exact figure still to be confirmed, church officials also provided police audio and video recordings as evidence.

St. George Greek Orthodox Church, which was founded in 1985, has a current congregation of approximately 250 members.

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Unruly male smashes bottle on car, assaults two women

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 25, 2018) Darron Vertell White, 20, of Salisbury was charged with two counts of second-degree assault and disorderly conduct after allegedly punching two women and instigating a brawl on Sunday just after 1:20 a.m. near 120th Street and Coastal Highway.

Police reportedly saw White throw a bottle at a passing vehicle and multiple patrol cars subsequently went to the area after a large altercation broke out that attracted a crowd of roughly 50.

According to the police report, a female victim claimed a man, later identified as White, had assaulted her just before officers arrived.

The woman told police White had been stepping into the road and yelling at passing vehicles before eventually tossing a glass bottle at a Jeep, at which point she asked him to stop.

At this point, the woman said, White screamed that he had “murder

charges,” and would “get people to kill her.”

Following this, the woman said White grabbed her shoulders then punched her in the forehead Darron White and nose before fleeing west on 120th Street.

Police also interviewed a second female victim, who claimed White punched her in the side of the head.

After broadcasting a description of the suspect, police quickly located White around Georgia Avenue, both victims identified him, police said.

According to the police report, multiple witnesses provided cell phone videos of the altercation, which showed White hitting both women.

In addition, a multitude of eyewitnesses reportedly told police they saw the attacks.

According to the police report, witnessed cheered when they were told White had been arrested.

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Man accused of attack in OC Continued from Page 90 consent to physical contact with Sterling and pushed him off when she realized what was transpiring.

Claiming to be in shock, the victim told police she didn’t say anything as Sterling then left the room.

After conferring with friends, the victim was taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center that afternoon at which point law enforcement was contacted.

According to the police report, the other man spoke to Sterling who al-

legedly claimed the victim had initiated the contact.

When police attempted to interview Sterling, he communicated through an attorney and declined to make any statement.

On May 17, Sterling was arrested on second-degree rape and assault charges and was released the following day after posting $38,000 cash and $162,000 property bonds.

Sterling is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on June 15 in District Court in Ocean City.

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KATHY PEARL JOSEPH Salisbury Kathy Pearl Joseph, age 60, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018 in Salisbury, Maryland.

Born in Powellville, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Lester Adkins and Velma Pearl Adkins.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Joseph Sr.; son, Richard Joseph Jr.; Kathy Joseph daughter, Brenda Joseph; goddaughter, Lori Truitt; and sister, Mabel West.

She was preceded in death by her brother, William “Billy” Adkins.

Kathy was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church in Pittsville.

Her primary job was homemaker but she had several jobs over the years to support her family. She enjoyed arts and crafts, reading, camping on vacations and spending time with her family.

A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery. A wake was held following

Ocean City Today interment at Powellville Fire Hall.

Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

JAMES FREDERICK WAHL Berlin James Frederick Wahl, age 78, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Leonard Wahl and Agnes Dunn.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey Wahl; daughters, Eileen Choynowski (Jack), James Wahl Jean Harris (Michael), Laura McAlpine (John), Audrey Messina (Michael) and Jaimee Conner (John); 15 grandchildren, eight greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews and host of friends.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Leonard Wahl and Lawrence Wahl, and sister, CHJ Eileen Wahl.

Jim graduated from Long Island University in New York, with a B.A. degree in Criminal Justice and Public Administration. His 37 years in law enforcement included 21 years with the Nassau County, New York Police Department, five years with the New York State Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force, and 11 years with the

Suffolk County, New York District Attorney’s Office.

Jim and his wife, Audrey, relocated to Worcester County and has been a resident of Ocean Pines for the past 18 years.

After retirement, Jim became a licensed realtor and has volunteered in various organizations including: Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services Programs; Americorps with the Worcester County Health Department Mentoring Program; the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC); and the Irish Outreach Mentoring Program for Summer Workforce Students.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Interment will be at later date.

Letters of condolence may be sent to www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to: St. Jude at 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

LAWRENCE JOHN GULLA Ocean City Lawrence “Larry” John Gulla, 73, of Ocean City, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 peacefully at Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

Born on May 25, 1944 in Summit Hill, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Paul and Margaret Lawrence Gulla.

Retiring to Ocean City, Larry worked at the Ocean City American Legion as a

MAY 25, 2018 bartender. He was a very outgoing person and enjoyed meeting new people. He was often referred to as the “Mayor of Ocean City” as no one was a stranger to him.

He was famous for his hair hat. Most of all, he was willing to help anyone he came in contact with.

He will be deeply missed by his “adopted” children of Ocean City, who often referred to him as “Dad.” Larry is survived by his wife, Paula L. Gulla; their children, Lawrence Gulla, Jr. and his companion, Eileen McLaughlin, Jimmy Gulla and his wife, Dorothy, Brian Gulla and his wife, Francine, and Bud Rimbey and his wife, Paula; Renee Roberts and her husband, Shawn, and Kim Gavornik and companion, Frank Marek; nine grandchildren, Samantha Gulla, Samantha Rimbey, Stephen Gulla, Jacob Gulla, Zachary Gulla, Dan Rimbey, Hunter Roberts, Johnny Gavornik and Luke Brimmer; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by three brothers, Paul Gulla, Jr., Joseph Gulla and Eugene Gulla.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 2-5 p.m. at the American Legion in Ocean City.

Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, Maryland 21804.

To send condolences to the family, please visit www.hollowayfh.com.

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By Peter Ayres Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (May 25, 2018) This week, 80 years ago, the Republican 43rd Division was trapped in the Valley of Bielsa. After the conclusion of the Nationalist’s successful Aragón Offensive, which divided Republican Spain in two, two Republican divisions were trapped in the Valley of Bielsa, with their backs against the French border.

Bielsa is located in the province of Huesca, in Aragón, on the Spanish side of the Pyrenees. Huesca is one of three provinces of Aragón, and the only one of the three which borders France.

The two Republican divisions were the 31st and 43rd. The 31st Division disintegrated and many fled in panic across the Pyrenees to France. The 43rd Division, led by Antonio Beltrán Casaña and, reinforced by those of the 31st Division which did not run, held out for months, against overwhelming odds, in what came to be known as “La Bolsa de Bielsa,” or “The Bielsa Pocket.”

Beltrán was quite a character. Born on March 8, 1897 in Aragón, he emigrated to Flagstaff, Arizona in 1911, to seek his fortune. But in 1915, he crossed the Mexican border and joined Pancho Villa and participated in the assault on Columbus in New Mexico on March 9, 1916. After General “Blackjack” Pershing started putting the heat on Pancho Villa’s men, Señor Beltrán skedaddled to Canada.

When the United States entered the First World War, Beltrán joined his former nemesis, “Blackjack” Pershing, and went to France as a soldier in the American Army.

Tiring of the Western Front’s trench warfare, he deserted and returned to Aragón. After a dispute with the Spanish police in 1926 about some contraband, he relocated to Argentina. In 1930, the Spanish government granted him amnesty and he returned to Spain.

It was during that time that he acquired the nickname - “El Ésquinazau” — taken from the Spanish word for “Backbone.” When the Nationalists attempted to take over the government of

Spain, he joined those resisting. He rose through the ranks, until he finally became commander of the 43rd División del Ejército Popular.

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Continued from Page 95 sica, and finally Marseille, all the while agitating against the Nationalist government of Franco. Later, he fell out with the Partido Comunista de España. In order to avoid Communist assassins in 1953, he fled to Latin America, stopping in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Peru, and Cuba.

After two years, he went to Belgium, where he stayed for a year before returning to Mexico, which was his last stop.

He died there on August 6, 1960, and is interred in the Panteón Español de México, in Mexico City. He is the subject of a biography titled “BELTRÁN. El Ésquinazau,” by Antonio Gascón.

On the evening of May 14, outnumbered two to one, the 43rd Division acted as if it was retreating across the French border, making noise, shouting orders, burning material and driving their trucks toward the border.

In the morning, the fire from the smoke made it impossible for the Nationalists to see. So, they began bombarding the trenches with artillery. They advanced to the small village of Puyarruego, and found it deserted.

With increasing confidence, the Nationalist soldiers marched out of the village and over the open field to the Republican trenches. Too late, the Nationalists realized their error, as they fell into Beltrán’s trap, suffering heavy casualties.

The next day, Republican Prime Minister Juan Negrín López flew into the

MAY 25, 2018 pocket to honor the soldiers of the 43rd Division, known as “La Heroica.” Infuriated, Nationalist leader, “El Caudillo,” Francisco Franco, ordered the elimination of “La Bolsa de Bielsa,” and unleashed the bombers of the German Legion Kondor. The Republican positions were pounded daily.

On June 16, the soldiers of the 43rd Division — “La Cuarenta y Tres,” under intense pressure from the superior Nationalist forces, including the 3rd Division, from Navarre led by Col. José Iruretagoyena y Solchaga, finally crossed the border into France. Six thousand civilians had also crossed the border, rather than live under Franco.

The French government, inspired by the 43rd’s heroism, promised not to imprison them. Even so, and with a Nationalist victory almost certain, only 411 soldiers accepted the offer of French hospitality, while 6,889 survivors of “La Bolsa de Bielsa” elected to return to Catalonia with their leader, “El Ésquinazau,” in what was left of Republican Spain, and continue the fight.

A 20-minute documentary was produced, and a song written, telling the story - “Con la Cuarenta y Tres División(1938) or “Bajo dos tricolores.”

Next week: Siege Of Madrid Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing criminal and traffic offenses, plus personal injuries. He can be contacted at wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.

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Decatur athletes headed to states Berrie and Drummond to compete in high jump at meet, Baker to pole vault

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 25, 2018) Three Stephen Decatur track & field athletes will compete in the 3A state championship meet, today and Saturday, at Morgan State University in Baltimore.

They advanced to the state meet because of their top-four performances during the 3A East Regional competition, held Wednesday, May 16 and Saturday, May 19, at Reservoir High School in Fulton, Maryland.

“The competition was more difficult than we usually face throughout the season,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said. “[Two of the three] athletes that made it to states earned their PR in their event and that is the kind of performance that it takes to qualify. We have two tenth graders and a ninth grader, so I was proud of them for qualifying.”

At states, Stigler said opening heights would be higher than what the Seahawks are accustomed to, “which can throw athletes off, especially when they are young and inexperienced, which we have.”

“Hopefully, they can mentally overcome this and have their best performance at the state meet,” he continued. “If they have their best performance at states, I will be happy, regardless of placing.”

Sophomore Caela Berrie finished in third place in the high jump at regionals. Berrie’s jump of 5 feet is her new personal record.

“I was really happy with how I did because I finally cleared 5 feet, and I got third place,” she said.

Berrie missed her first two attempts, but made it over the bar on her third try.

Berrie said Stigler and Coach Brenda Hommel gave her some pointers that led to her success.

“They were telling me to speed up, jump straight up and throw my head back so my arch would be better,” she said.

She sailed over the bar on her third attempt with room to spare.

Berrie came close to making it over the bar set at 5 feet 2 inches, but was unsuccessful.

This will be her second time going to states in the high jump. She is both nervous and excited, but she knows what to expect, since she competed last year.

The opening state height was 4 feet 8 inches and Berrie said she felt she wasn’t ready for that.

“I feel like I’m more prepared this year,” she said.

She hopes to clear 5 feet 2 inches and just do her best at states. To accomplish that, Berrie said she needs to perfect her approach and be more consistent on her jumps.

Freshman London Drummond will also compete in the high jump at states. He came in fourth place at regionals with a jump of 5 feet 9 inches.

“I think I did pretty good. It was raining that day, so I think would have done better [if it wasn’t],” he said.

Conditions were not ideal for the event. It was difficult to get traction as the track was a little wet, and so was the padding under the high jump setup.

After making his 5-foot 9-inch jump, the next regional height was 5 feet 11 inches. His PR is 5 feet 10 inches. But before he even tried that height, Drummond had to run in the

200-meter dash.

Following the race, he returned to high jump.

His calf grazed the bar during his first attempt and it fell over. Tired from running, Drummond said he still came close to clearing 5 feet 11 inches.

“It was just the little things I kept messing up – not getting my head back, keeping my legs up,” he said.

Drummond is looking forward to his first time at states and said he is nervous and excited.

His high jump goal at states is 6 feet. To reach that, Drummond said he needs to do more stretching as he warms up and work on his form.

“And try to stay focused and not let my nerves get the best of me,” he said.

Sophomore Abbie Baker advanced to states in the pole vault. She took fourth at regionals, vaulting 7 feet 10 inches – a PR for Baker.

“I think I did pretty good,” she said.

“At regionals, the competition was about the same level as me. It was fun.”

Her best height prior to vaulting 7 feet 10 inches was 7 feet 6 inches.

“I was very excited. I was happy with fourth, but I feel like I could have cleared 8 [feet] 4 [inches] if I had more chances,” she said.

Again, conditions were not ideal during Baker’s event.

“It was windy, rainy and wet,” she said.

Her hand slipped during her first attempt at 7 feet 10 inches. Her second try she was closer to getting over the bar.

Baker said her coach told her to put her hand higher on the pole, drive her legs up vertical, and run faster. She cleared the bar on her third attempt with a couple inches to spare, she

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Baker nearly made it over the 8feet 4-inch height that followed.

Like her teammates, Baker is also excited, but nervous for states. Baker’s goal is to clear 8 feet in her championship meet debut. To do that, Baker said she needs to do what her coach told her at regionals.

Brown again named ESIAC Player of the Yr. Wor. Prep senior recognized record three times - twice for lax, once for basketball

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 25, 2018) Several players on the Worcester Prep boys’ lacrosse team received Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference honors, as well as Metro Independent Lacrosse League accolades for their performances during the 2018 season.

Senior captain Tucker Brown was named Player of the Year in 2017 and 2018 in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference. He also earned Player of the Year during the 2016-17 basketball season.

“Three-time Player of the Year is pretty impressive,” Prep Lacrosse Coach Kevin Gates said.

Brown is the only athlete in Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference history to be named Player of the Year three times.

“It feels great knowing that all the

hard work I have put in leading up to high school, and through high school, has paid off and I ultimately accomplished something never been done before,” Brown said. “I think I was voted three times to win the award mainly due to the pedigrees of our teams those seasons. Each year we were the number-one seed and also won the conference playoffs. Being a leader on a successful team made my spotlight much bigger.”

Brown scored 35 goals during the 2018 lacrosse season to lead the Mal-

lards and had 12 assists. Over his four-year career at Worcester, Brown scored 164 goals and had 61 assists for 225 points.

“I attribute my success to everyone who has pushed me throughout my sports career, on and off the field. My lower and middle school coaches as well as my parents told me I had the potential to be great, and my high school coaches gave me the freedom to play how I have been playing my whole life,” Brown said. “My teamSee BROWN Page 98

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Brown said he hopes he was able to leave a legacy at Worcester that younger student-athletes will follow.

He signed a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse for Division I Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, in March.

“Tucker has made a huge impact on the basketball court, soccer and lacrosse fields at Worcester Prep over the last four years, but especially the last two record-breaking seasons,” Gates said. “Whatever impact he has made on the field, he is also a great kid off the field. I am anxious to see how he does when he heads off to play Division I lacrosse at Furman University. In my opinion, it’s not if he will make an impact, it’s when.”

Junior Alec Dembeck was second in scoring this year, tallying 22 goals.

He added nine assists. He received All-ESIAC distinctions, as did senior captain Sam Cantello.

Cantello finished third in scoring with 19 goals. He led the team in assists with 18.

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Gentry and Graham McColgan were also presented All-ESIAC honors.

Junior Owen Tunis earned honorable mention commendations.

Brown and Richins were named to the All-Metro Independent Lacrosse League First Team. Brown is also an Academic All-American.

Cantello and Berry took home Second Team awards. All-MILL Honorable Mention went to Dembeck and Gentry.

Worcester finished the season with a 6-6 record. The Mallards earned the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference regular-season title.

There was no championship game this year. They lost in the MILL semifinals, 8-5 to Calverton.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 25, 2018) Eight Stephen Decatur tennis players faced strong competition during the District VIII tournament, held May 15-17 in Cambridge and Easton, but nearly all managed to get past the first round.

Junior captain Trevor Hayes advanced the furthest in the tournament.

He won his first-round singles match, 6-2, 6-3. After falling 3-6 in first set during the quarterfinals, Hayes persevered and took the next two, 6-3 and 6-0, to move on to the semifinals.

Hayes lost in the semifinals, but had a chance to continue in the consolation round. Unfortunately, he came up a bit short in the consolation bracket.

“Trevor came in fourth place. That’s the highest we’ve placed in about the last five years and he’s only a junior,” said Steve Berquist, coach of the Decatur boys’ team. “I think he has a good chance to go further next year and make it to states.”

Senior Frankie Nanna and sophomore Austin Marple paired up for the boys’ doubles competition. They won their first-round match, 6-2, 6-0. The duo was eliminated in the second round.

“We did the best we’ve done in over five years,” Berquist said. “All the boys won their first match, so that was exciting. They got to experience a win at districts. It’s the first time in a while we’ve had to go back for the second day.”

Junior captains Jonathan Petito and Grace Beres were partnered for the mixed doubles contest. They outscored their first-round opponents, 6-3, 6-2.

They lost in the second round.

Both players spent several hours earlier that morning taking an AP Calculus exam and Decatur girls’ team Coach Jamie Greenwood said the pair was a little slow getting started on the court.

“They put it together at the end and played much better,” he said. “I think they spent all they had on that [first] match. I think they were mentally fatigued in the second match, they

weren’t moving their feet and they made a lot of unforced errors.”

Sophomore Laura Meadows represented Decatur in the girls’ singles competition. She eared a 6-1, 6-1 victory in the first round, but lost in the next round.

Junior Sophia Gordy and sophomore Sarah Haskell teamed up for girls’ doubles action. They were eliminated in the first round.

“Everyone was competitive. Four out of five advanced, so that was pretty good,” Greenwood said. “I thought the girls played well. It’s been a while since [a female Decatur player] has advanced to the second day – like seven or eight years.”

The Decatur boys’ squad finished the season with a 9-5 record.

“I was really happy. It was a fun season,” Berquist said. “It’s always more fun when you’re winning. The kids were excited.”

Berquist said the Seahawks competed better against their seasonal rivals this year – Parkside, James M. Bennett and Worcester Prep.

“We’re only losing one senior, so all the guys will be coming back,” Berquist said. “That’s really exciting for next year.”

Berquist said he could see the improvement his players made throughout the season, and Assistant Coach Jonathan Hastings – a former Decatur Seahawk – was a big part of that.

“He was a great addition this year,” he said. “He plans to come back next year. I think the program is definitely looking up.”

The girls’ team finished with a 10-4 record.

“I was pleased. It was a good season,” Greenwood said. “We got wins over Parkside, which is tough to do. I think we grew as a team.”

The squad will graduate four players next week, three of which started consistently.

“We had only five returners and seven girls were new this year, so they all gained experience,” Greenwood said. “I think next year should be good.”

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Decatur baseball, softball players earn Bayside awards

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 25, 2018) Recipients of Bayside Conference South awards were recently announced and a handful of Stephen Decatur baseball and softball players were recognized for their performances this season.

Senior Tristan McDonough was named Pitcher of the Year for the second time in his four-year career playing for Decatur. He also earned the award in 2016. Last year he received Player of the Year honors.

“He is a competitor. Truly a two-way player,” Decatur Coach Rich Ferro said.

“Offensively and defensively, he has been great for four years.”

McDonough, who has committed to play for Division I University of Miami, also took home Bayside First Team accolades.

“Tristan has had a very decorated career with us here at Stephen Decatur,” Decatur Assistant Coach Tyler Riley said during McDonough’s National Letter of See McDONOUGH Page 100

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“It has been a joy not only to watch him grow as a student-athlete, but as a person … and I am eager to see him succeed after high school at Miami.”

Junior Hayden Snelsire was also presented First Team accolades. Second Team honors were awarded to seniors Stephen Bontempo and Ryan Duncan.

Seniors Mitchell Orf and Shane Cioccio received honorable mention awards.

Decatur finished the season with an 18-4 record.

For softball, junior pitcher Lexi Black earned Bayside South First Team accolades. Sophomores Amber Whittaker and Sierra Eisemann were named to the Bayside South Second Team.

The squad finished with a 9-10 record this year.

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Release calcuttas added to Mania

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 25, 2018) Because of the emergency regulations for Atlantic Shortfin Mako Sharks that went into effect March 2, organizers of the Mako Mania Shark Tournament added several release calcuttas for the 2018 competition.

National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the recreational minimum size limit has been increased to 83 inches (fork length) for shortfin makos. This was implemented to address overfishing of the species.

“They saw a decline in the mako population and they felt by 83 inches their breeding lifecycle has past – that their reproductive cycle is done by that time,” Earl Conley, Mako Mania co-director, said The minimum previously was 54 inches. The measure will be effective until Aug. 29 with a possible extension of up to an additional 186 days.

“That’s a ginormous difference. An extra 30 inches is a lot when it comes to size and weight,” Conley said. “That’s about a 250-pound fish. Not a lot of sharks are caught in that range during the tournament, let alone the summer.”

Mako Mania organizers have added $100, $300 and $500 release calcuttas, or wagering pools, this year.

“We talked to a lot of loyal Mako

Mania fishermen and they all agree 100 percent we did the right thing,” Conley said. “I think it will be received well.”

In past years, the crew that released the most sharks received the “W.W. Harman” $1,000 award in honor of the late William W. Harman, who launched shark tournaments in the resort about three decades ago. That will again be offered this year.

With the new release calcuttas comes a new set of rules: • Call in releases to committee boat as usual • A cell phone must be designated as the official team phone • That cell phone must take pictures of each released mako. The picture must show the leader in hand and the shark boatside • The phone with pictures must be brought to the scales, before scales close the day of fishing (3:30-7:30 p.m.), along with the day’s catch report, in person (no exceptions) • The pictures will be reviewed by a tournament official and then sent via text to tournament cell, 443-497-0986, after approved on site for the file • Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated • All other tournament rules are in effect Despite the size regulation, Conley said there has been much interest in the

tournament.

“We’ve gotten a lot of calls. I think it will be a great tournament,” Conley said. “It’s been a rainy, cold, windy start to the season. All the people that I talked to are amped up and ready to go fishing.”

Final registration for the 22nd annual Mako Mania, presented by Bahia Marina Tournaments, will be Thursday, May 31, beginning at 4 p.m. at Bahia Marina on 22nd Street, bayside. A captains’ meeting will follow.

The entry fee is $500 per boat for up to four anglers. Two additional anglers — to make a six-person team — may be added to a boat at $50 each.

Anglers will fish two of three days, Friday through Sunday, June 1-3.

All fish must be weighed at Bahia Marina. Scales will open at 3:30 p.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to watch the weigh-ins, which typically draw a large crowd.

This tournament has added-entry categories for the heaviest thresher sharks, mako and bluefish.

Prize money will be awarded for the three heaviest mako and thresher sharks and top-two bluefish brought to the scale, as well as top-three releases.

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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 25, 2018) One major change to the Ocean City Marlin Club’s Memorial Day Tournament is that organizers decided to eliminate the mako shark division.

For five years, the Ocean City Marlin Club hosted a bluefish-based tournament during Memorial Day weekend.

The focus of the competition for the first five years was bluefish, but directors altered the format a bit for the sixth annual competition in 2015. The event, renamed the “Memorial Day Tournament,” still offered a category for bluefish, but there was tuna and mako shark divisions as well.

Bluefish, tuna and mako divisions have been included since then. That is, until this year.

National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced, effective March 2, emergency regulations for Atlantic Shortfin Mako Sharks. The recreational minimum size limit has been increased from 54 inches to 83 inches (fork length) for shortfin makos.

This was implemented to address overfishing of the species. The emergency measure will be in effect until Aug. 29 with a possible extension of up to an additional 186 days. Fishermen are encouraged to practice catch and release of all shortfin mako sharks.

An 83-inch mako weighs about 240250 pounds, Franky Pettolina, Ocean City Marlin Club president and tournament co-director, said.

“It’s a shame. Fifty-four inches jumping to 83 inches is a huge jump,” he said.

“A minimum of 65 inches would have been more realistic.”

Without a mako division, Pettolina said participants should see a better payout in the tuna division.

Registration for the 2018 tournament begins at 6:30 p.m. today, Friday, at the Marlin Club on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. A captains’ meeting will follow at 8 p.m. Anglers do not have to be Marlin Club members to participate.

The boat entry fee is $300 (for four anglers). Participants will fish one of two days: Saturday, May 26 or Sunday, May 27.

A portion of the entry fee will again be donated to the Catherine & Charles Kratz Memorial Foundation and Scholarship Fund, which provides support, encouragement and a better life for veterans.

Weigh-ins will take place at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City on Saturday and Sunday from 4:30-7 p.m. Prize money will be awarded to anglers who hook the three heaviest fish in the bluefish and tuna divisions.

Added entry-level calcuttas, or side wagers, ranging in cost from $100-$500 are available for bluefish and tuna. Participating in the additional calcuttas increase the prize money payout for top fish.

Pettolina said bluefish fishing has been good close to shore. Nice-size fish are in the bay and inlet, as well as up to a few miles out – about 10-12 pounders, he said.

It has been a tough spring, weatherwise, Pettolina said. As of recently, not many have traveled offshore for tuna fishing.

“I think tunas are out there,” Pettolina said, adding that water temperature is good behind the Poor Man’s Canyon and inside the Washington Canyon.

An awards banquet will take place on Sunday from 6:30-9 p.m. at the club.

Four banquet tickets are included with each boat entry fee. The cost for each additional ticket is $15.

Crews on 13 boats participated in the Ocean City Marlin Club’s eighth annual Memorial Day Tournament last year and $8,280 was paid out to the winners.

The team aboard Husevo took first place in the tuna division with a 57.4pound bigeye. They won $5,850.

Reel Direct finished in second place with a 40.4-pound yellowfin tuna. The crew was awarded $2,034. The Brenda Lou team came in third with a 39.2pound yellowfin. The group was presented $396.

No bluefish were brought to the Sunset Marina scale. One mako shark was weighed, but it came up 0.2 pounds short of the 100-pound minimum.

About $1,250 was presented to the Catherine & Charles Kratz Memorial Foundation.

For information, call 410-213-1613.

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The bonus $1,000 Winner Take All Calcutta money will be returned in full (minus a 3 percent convenience fee if paid by credit card) if no qualifying mako is brought to the scale.

In addition, if no qualifying mako is brought to the scale, the $500, $300 and $100 calcutta money will be transferred to the mako release divisions.

“It encourages people to go in both

[the mako added entry levels and release divisions] or at least the release,” Conley said.

An awards ceremony will take place after the scale closes on the final fishing day.

It was a record year for the 21st annual Mako Mania last year, with the most participation and payout awarded.

A total of 337 anglers fished on 77 boats during the event. The total prize money distributed was $134,480.

For information, call 410-289-7438.

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 25, 2018) Amateur surfers will compete for prizes and the chance to qualify for the ESA Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship and the ESA Eastern Surfing Championship during the 51st annual Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) Summer Surf Series, which kicks off on Saturday, May 26. The rain date is May 27 or June 3.

Competitors young and old will participate in at least 27 divisions broken down by age and gender, including bodyboard, shortboard, longboard and stand up paddleboard. There is also an “open” division for shortboard and bodyboard where all age divisions are eligible to compete.

There are five amateur surfing events this year: May 26, June 23, July 14, Aug. 25 and the Maryland State Surfing Championships on Sept. 8.

The first event of the series will take place this weekend in the water on 30th Street, from 8 a.m. to around 3 p.m.

The deadline to register was Thursday but, depending on space, surfers can try to sign up on the beach at 30th Street on Saturday at 7:30 a.m.

“It is a great way to see the sport,” Delmarva ESA District Co-Director Jeff Phillips said. “There are a lot of really young surfers. Most are under the age of 18 and the excitement these young kids bring can give people the sense of why people do it and how much fun it is. Then, watching the 70 year olds, you can see it’s an activity you can do your entire life.”

Three of the other competitions, June 23, July 14 and Aug. 25, will all take place

at Assateague State Park and the deadlines to register are June 21, July 12 and Aug. 23, respectively.

The Maryland State Surfing Championships on Sept. 8 will take place on 36th Street in Ocean City and the deadline to register is Sept. 6.

“We have smaller numbers at the first contest, but as we get into the summer the numbers bump up and peak at the championships, which are open to the public and you don’t have to qualify previously to compete,” Phillips said. “We give away trophies and awards after each competition.”

There is an annual ESA membership fee to compete in addition to a $20 per division cost at each contest. These fees cover operating costs such as insurance, city/town permits, equipment and awards.

The Eastern Surfing Association was founded in 1967 by East Coast surfers and is the largest amateur surfing association in the world. The Association’s activities are organized into a total of 25 districts, which extend along nearly 2,000 miles of coastline.

Stretching from Maine through the Gulf Coast of Florida, Alabama and the Great Lakes, each district’s programs are developed and operated by a dedicated group of volunteer directors and staff.

“The Eastern Surfing Association is community minded and organized,” Phillips. “We have people in the organization competing whose kids and grandkids are also competing. Since we are a nonprofit, all the entry fees stay within the district.”

For more information, visit www.delmarva.surfesa.org.

‘Pars for Paws’ tourney, May 31 (May 25, 2018) The Worcester County Humane Society will host its fifth annual golf tournament, “Pars for Paws,” at the Eagles Landing Golf Course in Berlin, on Thursday, May 31.

The tournament begins with registration at 11:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $100 per golfer, which includes a round of golf, box lunch and awards ceremony at Harborside Bar & Grill in West Ocean

City with drinks and appetizers.

Last year, more than $14,000 was raised for the cats and dogs who call the no-kill shelter, located on Eagles Nest Road off Route 611 in Berlin, home. For more information about the tournament or sponsorship and donation opportunities, visit www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org or contact Sandy Summers, chairwoman of “Pars for Paws,” at 443-235-5647, sanz24@aol.com.

Free youth tennis clinic, Sat.

(May 25, 2018) In an effort to introduce tennis to a new generation of players, Ocean Pines will offer a free clinic for youth ages 5-16 at the Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex on Saturday, May 26 from 10-11:30 a.m.

The clinic kicks off a season of “Net Generation” tennis at the facility located at 11443 Manklin Creek Road. The United States Tennis Association programs, which will be offered in Ocean

Pines under the leadership of newly hired tennis instructor Terry Underkoffler, are designed to suit players based on their skill level and developmental readiness.

The free clinic will be led by Underkoffler and members of the Worcester Preparatory School tennis team. Participants are asked to bring an age-appropriate tennis racquet.

To register, call the Ocean Pines Recreation Department, 410-641-7052.

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