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WELL ANCHORED The Boardwalk was bustling with activity on Sunday, as viewed from the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum at the southern end. The town is expecting an influx of visitors this weekend for the Memorial Day holiday. AAA Mid-Atlantic projects nearly 834,000 Marylanders will travel this Memorial Day weekend, a 2.3 percent increase compared to 2016, and the highest figure for the holiday since 2005.
Sunny outlook for holiday weather Meteorologists concur, it looks good for weekend: mild temps, less wind
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (May 26, 2017) Two meteorologists, Alec Butner with the National Weather Service in Wakefield, Virginia, and Ava Marie with WBAL in Baltimore, agree that this Memorial Day weekend will feature seasonal temperatures — mid-70s on the coast with a bump into the 80s inland, and a low chance for gusty wind.
What remains to be seen, however, is how much rain is possible. The past few days in Ocean City have been damp, with intermittent showers, but the meteorologists believe that system is departing and will be replaced by more holiday weekend-conducive weather. “By Friday, it should be mostly sunny and drier. The chance of showers on Sunday into Monday is about 30 percent,” Butner said. Marie said there’s a busy weather pattern overhead currently, and the driest period will be from Friday morning into Saturday afternoon, while chances for
sporadic rain and thunder will increase through Monday. “Even so, there will still be breaks of sun, with times of dry weather to enjoy the beach, and high temperatures warming into the low 70s,” Marie said. Last year, according to resort communications manager Jessica Waters, Ocean City hosted in excess of 285,000 people for the holiday weekend, with several local businesses commenting it was the best Memorial Day weekend in years. The weather took a sour turn following Memorial Day and got the season off See SHA Page 10
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (May 26, 2017) The Ocean City Council’s discussion of the $6.14 million advertising budget has been ongoing the last couple weeks, with recent emphasis on spending it on infrastructure projects rather than reaching new visitors. So far, the Ocean City Council has appropriated $5,000 for the White Marlin catch prize money and $4,100 to light up the First Street Water tower and the $550 annual electric bill. At one point, Councilman Wayne Wayne Hartman Hartman suggested to fund $7,295 maintenance and operational costs of the Boardwalk information cottage out of advertising as well. Since the law on the books says that 2 percent of the gross room revenue be used for “destination advertising,” information cottage expenses was ultimately paid out of other accounts. “When they’re here, it’s not destination marketing,” Hartman said at the May 9 work session. “But sooner than later we need to look at fixing the verbiage of the ordinance so that tourism expenses can be paid for with room tax.” In 2007, several tourism leaders pitched the idea of increasing room tax as a way to draw more visitors from neighboring states to stay and play in the resort. “At that time, the advertising budget was under $1.5 million and it stayed stagnant for years,” Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association Executive DirecSee MARKETING Page 10
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Cruisin’ weekend booms with arrests, resident complaints days. “The Fire Department said they had more calls than normal, and the police were highly involved,” Miller said. Cruisin’ Ocean City this year had about 3,300 registered vehicles, all from 1976 or earlier, which was 200 cars fewer than in 2016. Promoters considered the event sold out in April. However, preliminary numbers show that there was an increase in attendees last weekend, notably on May 19 and May 21. Those days saw 10 percent and 8.6 percent accelerations in population, respectively. Early reports show that overall calls for service were slightly down, as OCPD recorded 2,041 calls total from May 18 – 21. But more residents were calling in complaints, as there were See PROMOTERS Page 5
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A raucous Cruisin’ weekend saw a spike in attendees, traffic and arrests including a Friday afternoon crash that occurred on Eighth Street and Baltimore Avenue.
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (May 26, 2017) After a raucous Cruisin’ weekend that saw a spike in attendees, traffic and arrests this year, Ocean City officials are calling for strategic adjustments to the car show event. “It was the most significant car weekend in anyone’s memory in terms of traffic and the number of people,” City Manager Doug Miller said, after his meeting with Ocean City Police, Public Works and the Ocean City Fire Department on Monday. From the city’s point of view, it was a busy four
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said he had complaints of a different Continued from Page 3 578 calls for service. In 2016, there nature. “Most of our participants were were only 480 citizen calls for service. Police made 53 arrests, a sharp in- complaining about the lack of police presence,” he said. “This is the first crease from 40 arrests in 2016. The Worcester County Sheriff’s Of- year we did not hear any complaints fice also patrolled that event, and re- about the police being too harsh.” Rothermel added that registered sponded to 772 calls for service. Deputies made 252 traffic stops and cars with Cruisin’ are not permitted to five DUI-related stops were investi- have “excessively loud exhausts systems,” like diesel pick-up trucks and gated. The Sheriff’s Office investigated later-model mustangs. “It’s our understanding that someseven crashes and assisted other agenone other than our company was orcies 42 times. Citizens were also calling the City ganizing these two groups,” he said. Another major Council to express issue city officials their frustration ‘Obviously, Cruisin’ was pointed out was the with the car event. successful, but it was a gridlock this week“We’ve been getend. Department ting everything in challenge to residents and heads reported terms of calls and some businesses.’ emails,” Councilmajor issues with man Wayne Hart- Councilman Wayne Hartman bus operations, as it man said. took two and a half “Obviously, Cruisin’ was successful, hours for a bus to travel the entire but it was a challenge to residents and length of the island. Typically, that trip some businesses. Most of the concerns can be done in an hour in the summer. Traffic was also impeded early Friwere about the lack of respect from day afternoon due to a power outage visitors.” Council Secretary Mary Knight, that affected the island from 41st who also received her fair share of Street south. The outage was caused by equipment overheating in a substacomplaints, agreed. “I heard it was the most cars they’ve tion, and was fixed around 3 p.m. The City Council is set to receive a ever seen, and I suspect it had something to do with the gorgeous full report about Cruisin’ Ocean City in weather,” she said. “I attended the car closed session next week. Moving forparade on the Boardwalk, and I saw ward, Hartman hopes that the council young and old people and some fami- can take steps to follow-up on those lies enjoying the event. The problem is that disrespect the law. the mustangs, the diesel trucks and “A few years ago, we proudly other cars that were not part of the pointed out that we used social media event. When I was driving on Route to catch the driver of a blue corvette 50, a Cobra [car] went past me at 80 that did burnouts on Coastal Highway. Now people are putting up images of mph. “I’m very concerned,” Knight their cars on social media, but with the added. “There’s no excuses for bad be- license plate blurred out,” Hartman said. “We might want to look into havior.” On the promoter’s side, Bob recording these incidents. Something Rothermel with TEAM Productions has to be done.”
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Driver charged after striking and killing pedestrian, Sun. Stanley Faison of Waldorf facing DUI, reckless driving indictments on July 3 in OC
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (May 26, 2017) A Waldorf, Maryland man has been charged with negligent and reckless driving after striking and killing a 23-year-old man early Sunday morning near the intersection of 45th Street and Coastal Highway. The driver of the vehicle, Stanley J. Faison, 50, was also charged with driving under the influence and multiple other traffic-related charges. Faison was driving a 1972 Chevrolet Impala north on Coastal Highway around 2:24 a.m. when he struck James R. Ednie, of Kelton, Pennsylvania. Ednie was crossing the highway east to west near 45th Street and was not using a crosswalk, Ocean City Police said in a press statement. After the crash, good Samaritans at the scene initiated lifesaving efforts, which were continued by police and Ocean City EMS when they arrived. During the entire time officers were on scene, Ednie never regained consciousness, according to
police reports. Ednie was taken to Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, where he was declared dead. When officers interviewed Faison at the scene, he said that Ednie had jumped in front of his vehicle and that he “never saw him,” according to police reports. Faison also told officers that he had three beers at a local club and was headed to his hotel on 60th Street. Police said that Faison had bloodshot eyes and his breath smelled like alcohol. His blood alcohol content was .12. “An autopsy will be performed on [Ednie] and a toxicology report will show what his BAC was,” Police Public Affairs Specialist Lindsay Richard said. “Toxicology results typically do not come back for at least two to three weeks.” Cruisin’ Ocean City promoters said there is no record of Faison’s registration with the event. Faison is currently being held at the Ocean City Public Safety Building pending an initial appearance before a Maryland District Court Commissioner. He faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison or a $5,000 fine for the negligent driving charge.
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Marketing broadly defined when hotel tax revenue pays Continued from Page 1 tor Susan Jones said. “Then some of our members started thinking, ‘why does all the room tax go to the general fund? Can’t we set aside some for advertising?’” After hotel industry leaders figured out a mathematic formula to make their dream a reality, they pitched raising the room tax from 4 to 4.5 percent. The council passed an ordinance in 2008 that set aside a fraction of gross revenue for the advertising budget, capping out at 2 percent. Budget Manager Jennie Knapp added that changing how the advertising budget would be spent would involve changing the ordinance – and the council would need to agree on how to change it. “For instance, if not 2 percent of gross room revenue, what percentage should be used?” she said. City officials estimated that in fiscal year 2018, there will be a $341 million in gross room revenue, generating $15.4 million in room tax overall. Despite the council’s arguments of which pocket
pays for what line item, room tax all goes into the $81.9 million general fund. Knapp added that there was no budgetary process to define expenses for marketing Ocean City. “Advertising is a broad term and is also considered to be marketing for the town, so expenses that are considered marketing expenses have been funded from the room tax allocation,” she said. “The Tourism Advisory Board funded events were seen as promoting the town, so [they] were funded from room tax as well. When we began doing marketing research, those expenses were also covered by room tax.” Speaking to what should and shouldn’t be funded out of the advertising budget, Jones said that the hotel leaders had one intent with the 2 percent room tax allocation: bring people to Ocean City. “Certainly, that was our intent when we started this 10 years ago,” she said. “Anything to drive people to Ocean City is a good thing.”
SHA stops road construction, ready for Memorial Day influx Continued from Page 1 to a slow start, but the summer then took off, with last year’s revenues exceeding 2015’s numbers, which was considered by many to be a bonanza year. With all of those people headed to the beach, traffic will remain a concern, with the State Highway Administration’s Charlie Gischlar advising motorists to “come early and stay late.” Gischlar said all construction projects in the area had been halted, and personnel will be available along the most-traveled routes into the resort to assist motorists. “There will be a large volume of cars — this weekend is comparable to July 4 or Labor Day,” he said. The most important piece of advice Gischlar said he could give — particularly to those involved in minor accidents, and
especially to those on the one-lane portions of Routes 90 and 113 — is that if a car is involved in a minor accident like a fender bender, it is not necessary to stop immediately and remain there until help arrives. “If the cars are drivable, pull off to the side of the road or into a parking lot to exchange information. Insurance companies have it pretty well figured out how to address the situation,” he said. Stopping in a lane on one of the resort’s major arteries can quickly snarl traffic for hours behind what may prove to be a relatively minor incident, as resort ingress/egress has been a major issue for years. Ocean City has begun to push for Route 90 dualization, but state officials have said that project isn’t likely to start for a while — at least until the Route 113 project is completed in 2019.
OCPD offers bike registration (May 26, 2017) As the summer months approach and bicycling becomes the preferred mode of transportation, the Ocean City Police Department is reminding citizens to register their bicycles as part of the department’s bicycle registration program. All bicycle owners are encouraged to register their bicycles as a deterrent to crime and to promote safety and accountability of these valuable items. This registration program is free of charge and all registration information is stored electronically for future reference. Unfortunately, bicycles are sometimes lost or stolen. Stolen bicycles are most often used only temporarily and abandoned after a short period of time.
Each year the Ocean City Police Department receives numerous calls concerning abandon bicycles or officers will find them while on patrol. The abandoned bicycles are then compared to OCPD database of registered bicycles and officers are often able to return the bike to the owner. To register, visit www.ocean citymd.gov/police and click on the “Bike Registration” link. Once the form is returned to the OCPD, a registration sticker will be sent to the owner with a unique identification number for each bicycle. With the sticker attached, any police department that finds the bicycle will know to contact the OCPD for ownership information.
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SAVE THE WHALE Ocean City Fire Department quickly extinguished a fire in a machine room of Jonah and the Whale on 29th Street and the Boardwalk around 1:20 p.m. on May 23. Employees attempted to put out the blaze with a fire extinguisher before firefighters arrived. The Fire Marshal’s Office will be investigating the cause of the fire.
As part of prize, crew must pass polygraph test; money withheld following failure By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 26, 2017) The trial involving alleged rules violations by the winner of the 2016 White Marlin Open started Monday in federal court in Baltimore and is anticipated to continue through the beginning of June. Defendant Philip Heasley is expected to testify early next week after the Memorial Day holiday. Heasley of Naples, Florida, landed the only qualifying white marlin during the 43rd annual White Marlin Open, held Aug. 8-12, and his 76.5pound catch was worth $2,818,662. But White Marlin Open organizers announced on Aug. 23 there was a “possible violation” of tournament rules and the prize money would be held pending the determination of the proper recipient. According to tournament rules, all anglers winning $50,000 or more may be required to take and pass, at the determination of the examiner, a polygraph examination. On Aug. 13, Heasley and David Morris, captain of the Kallianassa, took polygraph tests. According to court documents, analysis of the polygraph data was “not possible and was inconclusive” when Heasley answered “no” to several questions. Tournament officials said “deception” was indicated when Morris was asked the same questions. Heasley took a second test on Aug. 21. Examinations were also administered to Kallianassa mates Kyle Bohannon and Joseph Hagen. Tournament officials reviewed the Kallianassa catch report for Aug. 9 upon reading the examiner’s report of Bohannon’s polygraph examination and his pre-test interview when he
mentioned the time they put lines in the water. The time written for Heasley’s boated white marlin on Aug. 9 was initially 8:15 a.m., but it appeared to have been altered to read 9:05 a.m. The time of 8:15 would have been a violation of tournament rules. Lines are not permitted to be in the water until 8:30 a.m. On Aug. 22, Heasley was advised that he, the Kallianassa captain and two mates – the only ones on the boat – did not pass the polygraph tests and would not receive prize money for the first-place white marlin. Heasley rejected White Marlin Open’s request to execute a release that would allow tournament officials to distribute the money to 13 winners in the other divisions (blue marlin, tuna, dolphin, wahoo and shark). That was why Open directors felt the need to ask the courts to intercede and make a decision. The case was moved from Worcester County Circuit Court to U.S. District Court in early September. On Nov. 18, United States District Court Judge Richard D. Bennett ruled the polygraph test results would be allowed and the case would remain in federal court. The case was also realigned. The 13 other winners in the tournament, who were listed as defendants, were moved to the plaintiff side. The case was re-titled as “White Marlin Open, Inc. et al. v. Philip G. Heasley.” Since Day 1, Heasley has maintained his innocence. The judge will now decide if Heasley will receive the prize money or if it will be dispersed among the winners in the other tournament divisions. The case was originally set for trial in September, but it was moved up to May. The 2017 White Marlin Open tournament is scheduled to take place Aug. 7-11.
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Coastal Bays Program braces for EPA cuts Expected $600K may not materialize in FY18 federal budget to support estuaries
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (May 26, 2017) While the federal budget is not yet set, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program is just one organization under the Environmental Protection Agency that is bracing for a reduction in funding, and although it’s not an unexpected change, the organization is readying itself for the ramifications. “We got the news at a meeting in early March [during] a meeting with the National Estuary Program that seemed like our appropriations were going to be made whole,” Frank Piorko, executive director,
said. “Any euphoria was short lived, because the next step was people looking at the fiscal 2018 budget.” In March the EPA released a plan for laying off 25 percent of its employees and scrapping 56 programs, as reported by the Washington Post. Included in that document was a cut of $20 million to the National Estuary Program/Coastal Waterways, and a reduction of 43.6 full-time equivalent positions. “Every National Estuary Program gets about $600,000 in funding,” Piorko said, adding that the number could change slightly over the years. Locally, there are three such programs: the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, Delaware Inland Bays and Delaware Estuary.
“We knew what the previous budget foretold. We thought it was pretty drastic and didn’t leave a lot of room for interpretation,” he said. The programs then began lobbying Congress and the Senate to gain support. On the House of Representatives side, Piorko said he found broad support, and said there was a Congressional estuary caucus of about 60 members. The Senate side is proving to be a tougher hoe to row, Piorko said. Adding to the confusion, Piorko said, was the President Donald Trump appointed head of the EPA, Scott Pruitt, who delivered remarks recently in support of estuary programs and their importance. “It left us confused. We thought
it was a really good sign, but then we saw the new budget at the impacts it’ll have,” he said. If the plan passes as written, Piorko said his program would be lumped in with other localized estuary programs, which could be a positive. “We’d be placed so local money would be spent on the local estuary. We’re a consensus science based organization, which means we have lots of partnerships. We don’t have a regulatory agenda, which is good because there’s an appetite to reduce regulations,” he said. The only thing he said he could do is what the organization has always done. “We need to speak with unity on what we do, and hope it gains us the support we need,” Piorko said.
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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (May 26, 2017) In the last five years, Ocean City and the State Highway Administration have been making bold strokes to improve pedestrian safety in the resort, including new crosswalks, signal lights and the “Walk Smart” public awareness campaign. But to Pfc. Nathan Kutz of OCPD’s Traffic Safety Unit, keeping pedestrian collisions down, especially in the summertime, is a constant struggle. “The challenge is that every week we see a different set of people,” Kutz said. “There’s roughly 8 million visitors a year, and we could see 330,000
visitors a week and they’re all here for different reasons. We’re trying to reach all of them.” Kutz and other members of Ocean City Police are an integral piece of the resort’s pedestrian safety plan that went into effect in 2012. That year two people, a 15-year-old girl and Towson University student Matthew Cheswick, were killed after they were struck by vehicles. Since then, Ocean City collaborated with the State Highway Administration to improve pedestrian safety, and “Walk Smart” was born. By far the most visible element of the campaign is the cartoon crab mascot named “Cheswick,” in honor of the student, in print advertising, radio and TV spots. In 2012, there were even promotional coasters given out to bars, which showed the crab using pick-up lines.
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Intersections like 53rd Street, 101st the crosswalks, I get out of my patrol Street and the one in front of Seacrets car and talk to them face-to-face. on 49th Street received contrasting Standing in a group to take two minfacsimile brick crosswalks to encour- utes to talk to them I find is more age walkers to use them. helpful than taking five minutes to In a less-visible effort, Ocean City write the ticket.” cops monitor pedestrian and bicycle Officers still can exercise judgetraffic at other interment in when to sections, ready to teach and when to write tickets or de- ‘Standing in a group to take two ticket, but Kutz emliver a quick lesson. minutes to talk to them I find is phasized that the “The crosswalks more helpful than taking five goal is get people to in front of places minutes to write the ticket’ cross safely, not to and the lights help, punish them. OCPD Pfc. Nathan Kutz but there’s some “The crosswalks that don’t abide by and the longer sigit. I like to sit in the right-of-way on nals help, but there’s still those that Baltimore Avenue around Eighth don’t abide by it,” he said. “‘Walk Street and keep an eye on things,” Smart’ allows the message to get out, Kutz said. “Sometimes I put cones in and we’re working to push that even the intersection to tip people off that further.” I’m here and I’m watching.” The year after “Walk Smart” deThe Maryland Highway Safety Of- buted, pedestrian fatalities dropped to fice provides roughly $7,750 in annual zero and pedestrian collisions degrants to Ocean City Police to pay for creased from 40 to 26 incidents. Powhatever overtime costs incurred by lice Public Affairs Specialist Lindsay monitoring intersections. Since 2012, Richard said the number of collisions Ocean City has received $46,000 to fluctuates every year, and 2016 pay for overtime. showed 22 incidents total. Officers do have the power to write The number of fatalities also held a $50 ticket for jaywalkers, but Kutz at zero until last year, when a man was said that the approach is more in line struck and killed by an OCPD Chevy with the “Walk Smart” philosophy: Tahoe. This year, a 23-year-old man educate first. was struck by a Chevy convertible op“I’ve found education has a bigger erated by a driver who, according to impact. When I see someone not using police, blew a .12 on a breathalyzer.
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OCPD busts Backpage prostitutes Police conduct undercover human trafficking sting last week, net several suspects
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (May 26, 2017) Ocean City Police charged several women with soliciting for prostitution last week after a two-day undercover human trafficking investigation that involved a classified advertising website. The investigation also included the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Catina Register Team, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations. OCPD Narcotics and VICE detectives arrested and charged Catina M. Register, Demetria Gregory 37, of Georgetown, Delaware, Demetria E. Gregory, 28, of Galloway, New Jersey, Lachaye M. Hoskins, 25, of Pleasantville, New Jersey and Andrea L. Presock, 34, of Laurel, Delaware. All four women had placed ads on Backpage.com seeking customers.
Backpage.com previously had an “adult services” category that contained several subcategories for various sex work professions, but it was removed earlier this year. Ocean City Police said that the website had ads for massage and escort services, and reviews indicated that sex acts were being performed by women who placed the ads. Detectives had responded to various ads that were placed over the course of three days, starting on May 18. Some of these ads advertised massages while others were vague and asked Lachaye Hoskins for gentlemen to compensate them for their time. Gregory and Hoskins placed an ad together that was titled “Fun with Two Ocean City’s Favorite Party Girls, Back by Andrea Presock High Demand.” Ocean City Police answered the ads over the course of the weekend, and eventually agreed to meet the women. Each meeting was scheduled during the evening on different days at an apartment on Seventh Street. After undercover detectives agreed
to pay for various sex acts, they arrested the women. In addition, Register was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and cocaine. Police found a glass pipe with cocaine residue on it when they searched Register after her arrest. Ocean City Police also arrested Randi M. Paicek, 31, of Lewes, Delaware, who drove Register to her meeting on May 19. Paicek told police that she had needles and a spoon in her car, which is commonly used to prepare heroin. Paicek was charged with possession of Randi Paicek drug paraphernalia. Ocean City Police also arrested Baseem K. Taliaferro, 31, of Galloway, New Jersey with two counts of pandering, or procuring a sexual act for pay between adults. Charles C. Lessner, 31, of Selbyville, Delaware was also arrested on a outstanding warrant. Law enforcement seized multiple electronic devices, over $650 in cash and impounded one vehicle. Hoskins was transferred to the Worcester County Jail on a $2,500 bond. Taliaferro was released after posting an unsecured bond of $20,000. All others were released on their own recognizance.
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Officers arrested a 26-year-old man after he held an inflatable sex doll in view of passing cars near 127th Street on May 18. While on patrol of the area at around 10 p.m., police saw a man, later identified as Scott A. Gunnarsson, of Perryville, Maryland, allegedly rubbing the doll on vehicles that drove northbound in the left lane. Officers reported Gunnarsson was posing the doll in lewd positions and he had an open beer in his hand. After Gunnarsson was arrested for an open container violation, police searched him and found a spring-assisted knife in his pocket, the report stated. Gunnarsson was also charged with possession of the knife.
Ocean City police arrested a Chambersburg, Pennsylvania man after he performed a burnout at Ninth Street and Baltimore and attempted to flee the scene on May 19. Around 10:30 p.m., police saw a silver Mazda Miata spinning its tires for four seconds. When officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the car drove west on Ninth Street. A sheriff on foot tried to block the road so that driver could not continue, but was struck by the Mazda as it attempted to drive past him. The sheriff was not injured. Officers finally stopped the car and arrested the driver, 18-year-old Dylan Brown. He was also charged with assaulting an officer.
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Police charged a Millinocket, Maine man with disorderly conduct after a fight in a nightclub parking lot in the early hours of May 19. During a business check, officers reported a man throwing punches and pushing people outside. The man was later identified as Dylan C. Davis. Davis and the group left after police told them to, but officers apparently saw Davis raise his fist to other people in the area. When his friends told him to calm down, Davis allegedly attempted to punch them again.
A 20-year-old man was arrested for running in traffic on Baltimore Avenue and punching cars. Police were called to the 200 Block of Baltimore Avenue by witnesses who saw a man hit vehicles around 10:55 p.m. on May 20. Police later saw Colin A. Crist, of Keedysville, Maryland, walking into the roadway and talking to drivers. In addition, Crist allegedly blocked traffic and punched cars. When questioned by police, Crist started shouting obscenities, the re-
port states. Crist was charged with disorderly conduct.
Burn and run Ocean City officers charged a St. Leonard, Maryland man for interfering with his own arrest after trying to escape a traffic stop during the late hours of May 20. A pick-up truck performed a burnout while behind an unmarked police car on Baltimore Avenue near Ninth Street. When an officer attempted to speak to the driver, Christopher S. Stebbing, 29, the truck continued driving on Baltimore Avenue. A second officer eventually pulled over the pick-up truck near 10th Street. When asked to get out of the truck, Stebbing allegedly started to argue with police and refused. Eventually, Stebbing opened the doors and police arrested him. Police say that Stebbing had a young child in the truck at the time of the arrest.
Domestic violence After a large group of men attacked another man near Ninth Street for allegedly attacking his girlfriend, Ocean City police arrested the man who was assaulted. During a patrol of Baltimore Avenue around 2:10 a.m. on May 21, officers noticed a group of men yelling at an-
other man that he should never hit a woman. Police stopped after the group put the man, Joseph Nestor, 29, of Cumberland, Maryland, in a headlock and started punching him. After breaking up the fight, police interviewed a woman on the scene. She was bleeding from the forehead, the report states. She told police that she was Nestor’s girlfriend and that he pushed her to the ground following an argument. Nestor was charged with seconddegree assault.
Burning cap Ocean City Police arrested a Kutztown, Pennsylvania man after he allegedly tossed an Under Armour hat into the path of oncoming traffic on Baltimore Avenue in the early hours of May 21. While on patrol near the Ninth Street area, officers saw a man throw a cap on fire in the street that was filled with vehicles traveling at 30 mph. When officers turned on their vehicle’s patrol lights, they saw the man, Michael Santangelo, 18, that allegedly threw the hat walk away. Police stopped Santangelo, who later admitted to stealing the hat from someone on the street and setting it on fire. Officers reportedly smelled alcohol when they questioned him. Santangelo was charged with reckless endangerment and destruction of property.
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Weatherholtz sentenced to 36 yrs. Former OC Jamboree owner arrested in 2014 for child pornography production
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (May 26, 2017) David Weatherholtz, 57, of Berlin, Maryland was sentenced to 36 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for production of child pornography by U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander last Friday, concluding criminal proceedings in the matter that began in December 2014. Until his arrest, Weatherholtz ran the OC Jamboree children’s theater in West OC. The property was seized by the bank and auctioned off last summer. As part of the judgment, David Weatherholtz forfeited his interest in the property and will pay in excess of $105,000 in restitution to the victims. The sentencing was part of a plea agreement, in which Weatherholtz admitted he had sexual intercourse with at least four minors from August 1990 until his arrest. Weatherholtz was arrested as part of “Operation Worcester Safety Net,” a joint partnership between, among other agencies, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and the Ocean City Police Department. When the existence of the operation was made public in January 2015, 13 suspects,
David Weatherholtz
including Weatherholtz, were identified. Weatherholtz posted a sexually explicit advertisement on Craigslist, which Det. Alex Kagan of the Sheriff’s Office responded to on Dec. 3, 2014. Kagan posed as a 13 year-old deaf white male who lived with his aunt in Snow Hill. The investigation revealed Weatherholtz had placed this advertisement along with several others between 2009 and the date of his arrest for the purpose of meeting young males interested in sex. Weatherholtz arranged to meet the person he believed to be a young man at the McDonalds in Snow Hill, where he was greeted by law enforcement instead. Following a search of his house by
police, more sexually explicit photos and a video of Weatherholtz with a minor male victim emerged. While he was being investigated, the bank placed OC Jamboree under receivership in preparation of a sale because the mortgage went unpaid. The property was eventually sold at auction in July 2016. After the former theater changed hands, workers for the new owners discovered a box addressed to “Aaron Weatherholtz,” David Weatherholtz’s dog, and marked with a return address of Weatherholtz’s mother. The box was found to contain two VHS camcorder tapes, various CDs and DVDs and assorted papers. The camcorder tapes, according to the prosecutors, contain images of Weatherholtz sexually abusing two alleged victims dating back to 1990. According to court documents, at least some of the CDs also contained images of child pornography, but did not tie these images specifically to Weatherholtz or any of the males he is accused of abusing. Additionally, according to prosecutors, a search warrant executed in December 2016 on Weatherholtz’s Berlin residence found online chat logs, dating back to 2010 and continuing through 2012, discussing his sexual relationship with one of the four victims in the case, and sending images of the minor to others.
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OC Police charge couple with child abuse and neglect AGH doctors reported baby with skull fracture, bruises
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (May 26, 2017) Ocean City Police have charged a local woman and her boyfriend for critically injuring her 8month old son earlier this year. Charges were filed in late April against Amanda N. Unger, 22, and Robert Moya, 23, of Salisbury. Police began an investigation in March, when Atlantic General Hospital staff reported possible child abuse to Ocean City Police when the child was admitted with a skull fracture. The baby also had bruising on his back and on the ribs area, which is consistent with rough grabbing, the report said. Unger had said that while at her Ocean City apartment, her son had fallen out of bed, onto the floor and struck his head on the bassinet. She later told police she wasn’t home during the incident and Moya was watching her son. Unger also told police that three or four days prior to visiting the hospital that her child had hit his head on a windowsill while crawling on the bed. The bed was pushed against a wall and the window. When asked about the child’s bruises, Unger said the boy bruises easily and could be caused from picking him up. She denied injuring her son. The child was later taken to John Hopkins in Baltimore. Doctors told police that he had two separate skull fractures, as well as a bruise to the brain, that were caused by two separate incidents. John Hopkins doctors also found bruises on his body, including the hip area that is protected by a diaper, and healing wrist ad finger fractures. Detectives then interviewed Moya, who said the child fell off the bed while he was in the bathroom. He also told police that Unger had dropped the child on several occasions. In a separate interview, Unger admitted to detectives that she grabbed her son out of his walker and car seat in an aggressive manner and had put the child on the bed roughly, causing his head to fall back. She said that “it could’ve happened” to lead to her son hitting his head on the windowsill, the report said. Unger also said that she did not see the incident where the child had crawled on the bed and fell into the windowsill. She and Moya were outside smoking. They came inside after they heard a noise and found the baby leaning his head against the windowsill, the report said. In April, police interviewed Moya again. He admitted that when he was watching the child alone a month earSee EIGHT Page 20
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Coast Guard, NRP partner for Safe Boating Week event Resort responsible for 27 percent of Md.’s operating while intoxicated infractions
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Lt. Cmdr. Sara Wallace of the U.S. Coast Guard announces the “Ride Inside” campaign as part of National Boat Safety Week, flanked by Del. Mary Beth Carozza, Jim Mathias’ spokesman Ron Croker and owner of Bayside Boat Rentals Jackie Cutlip, right.
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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (May 26, 2017) Coast Guard and Natural Resources Police officials invoked the powerful story of Kaden Frederick, 9, from New Jersey, who was killed after falling from the bow of the pontoon boat he was riding on and was subsequently struck by the propeller last year, as they kicked off National Safe Boating Week on Wednesday in Ocean City. The centerpiece of the messaging campaign is “Ride Inside,” which warns boaters to keep everyone off the front of personal watercraft.
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Continued from Page 18 lier, he had dropped him onto the bed, which caused him to bump into the windowsill. He said that the child was “fussy.” Moya also said he was angry and frustrated when he dropped the baby. Moya is charged with neglect of a minor, first-degree child abuse and second-degree child abuse. The maximum penalties for the latter two are 25 years and 15 years in prison, respectively. Unger is charged with neglect of a minor and faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison or a $5,000 fine. Moya is out on a $50,000 bond and Unger posted a $1,500 bond.
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Continued from Page 20 “Bow riding falls under negligent operation, and when it goes to court State’s Attorneys and judges have to decide if it applies. Some say it does, some say it doesn’t. A judge could say ‘I did it as a kid and wasn’t hurt,’” he said. Judges could also determine that as long as no one was hurt, no infraction is necessary, Bloxom said. The fix, he explained, would be to cite people specifically for bow riding. “Make the law have bite. Say this is a violation,” Bloxom said. Bloxom is credited by NRP officials to have spearheaded the effort that eventually resulted in the “Ride Inside” campaign. Other simple steps such as wearing a life jacket or designating a “sober
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Large 3BR/2BA condo with quiet setting and deeded boat slip with boat lift. Nice living room with fireplace. Two assigned parking spaces in front of unit and outside storage shed. $297,500
Extra large residental building lot. Located in North Ocean City in Caine Woods. Large boat dock installed. $399,900
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Beautiful Creek Point lot w/large building envelope. Possible owner financing. Enjoy one of Eastern Shore's finest communities. Golf, tennis & pool. Close to OC only minutes away. Lot w/100 feet on Turville Creek. Use your own builder to construct your dream home. South western exposure. $324,900
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Updated 2BR/2BA unit. Nice kitchen. Great ocean front view. Tile, carpet and Pergo type floors. This is a GREAT BUY. Nice Pool. $225,000
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New signal installed on Route 611 in WOC Unlikely to help with traffic backups, but will aid those going to, from Assateague
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (May 26, 2017) West Ocean City residents are adjusting to a new stop on Route 611, as two traffic signals are in operation at the Sunset Avenue intersection. The State Highway Administration installed the light system earlier this year as part of some road improvements in the area. The light went into operation on May 18, and some LED signs still inform motorists of the traffic change today. “Sunset Avenue is close to [Route] 50 and other amenities,” SHA Acting Media Relations Manager Charlie Gischlar said. “There’s [also] a fairly
significant residential development nearby, so a signal could help with intersection control.” Route 611 is one of the heavily traveled roads in West Ocean City, handling as it does all Assateague Island visitors and South Point area residents, as well as motorists on shorter trips. A study completed in 2013 identified several roads that needed safety improvements, including the Sunset Avenue intersection. Other improvements the SHA identified at that time were a new traffic signal at the intersection of Route 50 and Elm Street. Local businessman Jerold Lee Sharoff was struck and killed by a truck when he was crossing Route 50 in that area four years ago. Instead, SHA installed a “Zcrossover” in that intersection to channelize left turns.
“This type of improvement can often preclude the need for a signal and that’s certainly the goal,” said Bob Rager, SHA district community liaison. “Anytime we can effectively address an intersection or safety concern without adding a new signal is a win for motorists.” West Ocean City residents have also pointed to Assateague Road and Route 611 intersection further down as another ideal spot for a traffic light, but SHA said there are no planned improvements since it’s not a traffic issue throughout the year. “The heaviest traffic here is not only seasonal, it’s very destinationdriven, which means a high percentage of the vehicles passing through the intersection are going directly to and from Assateague State Park,” Gischlar said. “In cases like this, a signal might help with a small number of turning movements but it is not likely to ease peak summer congestion. He added that before installing a traffic signal, the SHA studies the road’s traffic volumes at morning and evening peak hours, turning move-
ments and crash history. “Traffic signal decisions are not taken lightly,” Gishlar said. “Of course, these things change over time and we’ll continue to monitor both of these intersections and make changes as warranted.” In addition to the signal, other traffic improvements in West Ocean City included a four-way stop at Sunset Avenue and Golf Course road. Residents and business owners sought a change there for years, as that intersection had high volume in the summer months. The Worcester County Commissioners voted to install the stop signs last July after it met the criteria for an all-stop, which is 300 vehicles on a major street per hour (Golf Course Road) and 200 vehicles per hour on the minor street (Sunset Avenue). West Ocean City residents can also expect to see a new pedestrian and bicycle path that stretches from Route 611 to the Route 50 bridge in the near future. Early designs show that the 10-foot-wide path would start near Pizza Tugo’s on Route 50, and would run on both sides of the highway.
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Traffic signals were recently installed at the Route 611 and Sunset Avenue intersection in West Ocean City by the State Highway Administration, one of many improvements made over the years.
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Additional street lights coming to West OC Center Drive, Golf Course Road, Keyser Point Rd. to get five more lamps each
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (May 26, 2017) About a year and a half ago, Worcester County officials and staff took a bus tour of West Ocean City with state officials to explore options to improve the area for pedestrians and bicyclists. The need for improvements has increased in recent years, because of the growing number of seasonal workers who take up residence in that area because of cheaper rent. The resort often welcomes thousands, of temporary employees each summer to help handle the load of approximately 8 million visitors during the summer months. These em-
ployees often come without an automobile, but use bikes, buses and shoe leather to get around. West Ocean City, though cheaper to live in than its neighbors, also isn’t really built to handle large volumes of pedestrian or non-motorized traffic. Streets are narrow in places without sidewalks, street lighting is sparse where it exists at all and visibility is poor at night and during storms. The issue was brought up again earlier this year, when the county commissioners voted to include street lighting in West Ocean City as one of the top five priorities for this year, a promise they made good on at the May 16 meeting of the commissioners. During the meeting, the commissioners voted unanimously to approve an agreement between the county and Delmarva Power to install
20 new LED lights along Keyser Point the project. Road, Golf Course Road and Center “One night it was raining, and my Drive. wife and I were coming back from The new lights should be in place somewhere and we came within an this weekend, and will be used to sup- inch of a young worker walking along plement whatever the road,” he said. “I other lights are alscreamed, Ally ready in the area. ‘The foreign workers live out screamed and the Next year, more in that area might have a false worker jumped into lights could be the ditch. What added to address sense of security. There are a saved her, and what couple of bad turns that trouble spots. saved me, was her “The foreign white shopping could be dangerous.’ workers live out in Commissioner Joe Mitrecic bag.” that area might Church said the have a false sense of woman was dressed security. There are a couple of bad in black from head to toe. When he turns that could be dangerous,” Com- asked her why, on a dark night on a missioner Joe Mitrecic said. dark street she would be wearing Commissioner Bud Church had a such dark clothing, she responded more personal take on the situation that it was her work uniform, he following the meeting, which is one of said. the reasons he said he’d championed Public Works Director John Tustin said during the meeting the work would be part of a larger retrofit project by Delmarva Power to replace all of the county streetlights with 150 watt LED bulbs. Tustin said it’s a 20year project, so about five percent of the county’s total inventory is scheduled to be replaced annually. The 20 new lights, plus two transformers to help power them, will cost the county about $2,750. The electricity to power the 20 additional lights is expected to cost about $3,000 per year.
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State police prepare resort leaders for shooting attacks Maryland troopers speak at HMRA seminar on need for individual emergency plan
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (May 26, 2017) Maryland State Police prepared several hotel and restaurant leaders for the one event they hoped would never happen: an active shooter walking into an Ocean City business. During a two-hour seminar on Monday at the Princess Royale on 91st Street, Trooper First Class Stephen Hallman and Sgt. Ted Antal walked Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association members through various psychological and physical stages of an active shooter or bomber event – and what they can do to fight back. “Evil exists in the world, so we have to prepare to minimize damage when an incident occurs,” Hallman said. “You may have an emergency operational plan, but when it happens, do you have time to go through the manual? That’s why you prepare people.” Shooting incidents occur very quickly, he said, meaning there is a need for individuals to be prepared. To illustrate this, Hallman said during the Columbine High School
shooting in 1999, the gunmen killed 10 people and injured 12 more in the span of seven minutes. “The monsters that commit this type of atrocities are inherently different from someone coming to snatch a purse – they are coming for a body count,” Hallman said. “We learned from Columbine that law enforcement needs to act quickly and civilians need to take immediate action.” The troopers broke down three stages that people go through in the event of an active shooter or disaster response: denial, deliberation and decisive moment. In denial, Hallman said that the brain will try and classify an unfamiliar event, like gunshots, into something familiar, like fireworks. When a person quickly recognizes the threat, they can move into deliberating or creating a plan. “One of two things happen then: you draw from a previous plan you have or create one,” Hallman said. “I can tell you, the outcomes are typically not good when you create a plan under stress.” Breaking down the physiological response, the trooper said that when confronted with serious mental or physical stressors, the human heart rate goes to 150 beats per minute, or
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Maryland State Police Trooper First Class Stephen Hallman provides Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association members some insight on what to do in case there is an active shooter event. The HMRA hosted a two-hour seminar at the Princess Royale on 91st Street on Monday.
the “red zone.” This could give people the adrenaline push to make big movements, like lifting a car off someone when a crash happens. But if a heart rate continues to climb, a human could enter the “gray
zone,” when their auditory functions and cognitive abilities fail, or worse the “black zone” when the body completely shuts down. “Before that happens, you need to recognize it and fight against it,”
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Hallman said. “Calm down and control your breathing. Breathe in four counts, hold it for four, exhale for four and then wait before doing it again.” The national average for police response time is three minutes, but Antal reminded seminar attendees that means if an active shooter incident occurred they would be on their own for at least that amount of time. “The three minutes don’t start unless someone calls us and lets us know what’s going on,” Antal said. “It’s also a long time to be injured. Are you prepared? [It’s] something to think about.” He added that there were three key steps to take in shooter events: avoid, deny and defend. Avoidance means knowing where the exits are or leaving the area as soon as possible, even if that means looking at secondary exits. “Can you jump out of a second or third story window and survive? Absolutely. You going to break something? Probably, but you’ll live,” Antal said. “I’m a big boy and if my life depended on it, I could go through a wall. At that time, be creative.” If leaving the area is not possible, the next step would be denying the
attacker. That could involve locking and barricading doors and turning off the lights. When all else fails, people need to be prepared to defend themselves. Antal suggested being close to the door, so to surprise and overcome the shooter. Improvised weapons are encouraged. “Grab a weapon and fight for your life. Get angry. Keep in mind, this person is coming to kill you,” he said. “There’s nothing wrong with fear. It can make you faster and stronger, but don’t let it overtake you so that you can’t do anything.” When the police do arrive, Antal and Hallman stressed that their first priority is to stop the shooter, then tend to the injured. “People have bled out while waiting for help, so you need to be prepared,” Antal said. Both troopers suggested having a C-A-T tourniquet, chest seal, Israeli bandage, gauze and scissors handy in businesses. A tourniquet and bandage would control bleeding in case of serious blood loss to an extremity. “Prepare now. Go back to your office, hotel, restaurant, and get what you need,” Antal said. “This is just the tip of the iceberg [of shooter preparedness] and it’s up to you to keep up the training.”
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Ocean City Beach Patrol employs teachers
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 26, 2017) Coinciding with Ocean City Beach Patrol members taking the stand for another summer season this weekend, Ocean City Today will have an ongoing series dedicated to showcasing the other jobs these lifesavers employ. Having the summers off and working in a capacity where spreading knowledge is a daily occurrence, it makes sense the Ocean City Beach Patrol has dozens of teachers on its roster who help guard the 10 miles of beach in the resort. “Beach patrol members learn these skill sets, bring them to the classroom, perfect them and then bring them back to the beach patrol,” said Ocean City Beach Patrol Lt. Ward Kovacs. Sergent Jamie Falcon, 43, has been a member of the Ocean City Beach Patrol for 21 summers while also teaching economics at the University of Maryland Baltimore County for the last 12 years. “I had been a Navy rescue summer before college and was majoring in business,” Falcon said. “I figured it was something I could do for one summer while putting off an internship.” Along the way, Falcon realized he couldn’t find another profession quite like his Ocean City Beach Patrol experience.
The Ocean City Beach Patrol has dozens of teachers on its roster who help guard the 10 miles of beach in the resort, including, from left, Jamie Falcon, Josh Wilder and Rick Cawthern.
“I realized what a difference I can make in people’s lives and I wasn’t going to find that appreciation elsewhere,” Falcon said. “It is a great opportunity to serve.” Falcon, of Annapolis, has helped run competitions and events, facilitated a scholarship program and organized the annual lifeguard banquets. “In doing these things, I have seen how uniquely wonderful the support we receive from local businesses is,” Falcon said. In addition, Falcon organizes the Ocean City Beach Patrol’s Dive Team. Currently, Falcon is an adjunct professor teaching three courses in economics to 120 students at the University of Maryland Baltimore
County and looking for a tenure track. Last year, he received a doctorate in public policy and is working on his master’s degree. In October, Falcon will present information about aquatic spinal injuries at the World Conference on Drowning Prevention in Vancouver, which was his dissertation topic last year. Sergent Rick Cawthern, of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, will spend his 29th summer on the Ocean City Beach Patrol this year. “I was working in Fenwick Island as a lifeguard and sat right next to the Ocean City guards,” Cawthern said. “I saw how good it was and life was better over the state line.” In addition, Lt. Walter “Skip” Lee
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Continued from Page 32 Decatur High School students. He is taking over the position for mentor, Larry Ryan, who is retiring and officially signed the contract a couple days ago. Wilder received his technology teaching degree from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. “He [Larry Ryan] is the reason I became a teacher,” Wilder said. “Having my summers free, the two jobs marry together well. It was a dream to come back and work [at Stephen Decatur]. Dreams really do come true.”
(May 26, 2017) The Ocean City Beach Patrol is reminding residents and visitors that the first day of patrol begins on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Ocean City’s 10 miles of beach will be guarded from May 27 until Sept. 24. Although beach patrol activities are taking place throughout town before Memorial Day Weekend, including the 2017 Surf Rescue Academy, the beach will not be guarded until surf rescue technicians take their stands on May 27.
Until then, the patrol is working hard to gear up for the summer, with the first training academy beginning this Saturday, May 21, and the second academy beginning Saturday, June 18. Starting May 27, the beach patrol will be on duty every day from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. At 5:25 p.m., lifeguards will begin signaling beachgoers out of the ocean. This is the OCBP’s way of letting visitors know that guards are going off duty and all water-related activities should cease until 10 a.m. the next day. “We continue our efforts to edu-
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (May 26, 2017) Army Sgt. Majs. Glen Franklin and Tracy Miller, siblings born in Berlin, were honored during the National Association for Black Veterans Chapter #0093’s third annual Armed Forces Day program on Saturday at Buckingham Elementary in Berlin. During his opening remarks, NABVETS Walk Through The Valley Chapter Commander James Briddell Sr. said he is well acquainted with multiple generations of Franklin and Miller’s family and has fond memories of watching the pair blossom into military leaders. He referred to them as the “dynamic duo from Berlin.” As the two grew up, Briddell said one constant was Miller nipping at her older brother’s heels. “She followed her brother in youth during various activities and then followed him through the Army ranks,” he said. “Until Glen said, ‘If I don’t let you walk with me you’re going to be right on my heels anyway.’” Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Glen Franklin enlisted in the U.S. Army in August 1983 and over a 32-year career earned numerous accolades including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commenda-
tion Medal with Valor, Afghanistan Campaign Star, and an Iraqi Campaign Star. Following in her older brother’s footsteps, Sgt. Maj. Tracy Miller enlisted in the Army in January 1988. Over her now 28-year career Miller has received numerous honors for her military service including the Bronze Star Medal, a Purple Heart, a Meritorious Service Medal and an Army Commendation Medal. The guest speaker was retired Brig. Gen. Robert Cocroft, a highly decorated military officer, who previously served as the first National Commander of NABVETS. Cocroft is currently President and CEO of the Center for Veterans Issues, a nonprofit that works with low-income, minority and women veterans facing challenges while transitioning to civilian life. After NABVETS began its outreach mission in 1969, Cocroft said there has been a wealth of improvements to strengthen advocacy and representation for black veterans. Cocroft said it’s important to remember, regardless of race, only a miniscule percentage of Americans offer to sacrifice their lives to keep their country secure. “Vets have all done what the American people have asked,” he said. “Today only 1 percent are paying the dues.” Presenting Miller’s award was retired Sgt. Maj. Donna Dear, who said it was grand to have such an accomplished brother-and-sister duo in the
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Berlin brother, sister attain highest Army enlisted rank evening’s spotlight. “It’s an honor to bask in this because you don’t see this everyday,” she said. Briddell noted that while there are presently more than 3,300 sergeant majors, which is the highest enlisted rank in the Army, only 100 of those are African-Americans. Emotion overtook Miller after Dear presented her award plaque. Speaking slowly with tears cascading down her cheek, Miller attributed her success to a strong family support system. “They helped me become the person I am today,” she said. “Some gave all, all gave some.” Presenting Franklin’s award was retired Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Wigfall, who noted the importance of remembering the minority military members who laid the groundwork for future advances. “When I think about all the things we went through as blacks to get where we are today … somebody paved the way for all of us,” he said. “To be a command sergeant major in the Army today versus the way it was years ago, it’s different because of the ones that went before us.” Echoing his sister’s emotion, Franklin fought back tears during his acceptance speech. He said in recent
years health issues have become his biggest challenge. “I’ve had about 15 surgeries since 2000,” he said. Despite testing his will, Franklin said even in his darkest days he never lost faith, which was due, in no small part, to a loving spouse. “My wife has been with me every step of the way,” he said. “I can honestly say if it weren’t for her I don’t know what kind of condition I’d be in.” Deflecting the attention, Franklin also noted the event celebrates the United States 67th observance of Armed Forces Day, a tradition that began under President Harry Truman to honor those who serve in branches of the military. “Since 1776, we as a nation have lost thousand of lives and suffered thousands of injuries to guarantee our freedom as a nation,” he said. We can’t afford to take our freedom for granted. We can not and will not survive without protection.” Picking up on Miller’s earlier sentiments regarding the importance of family support, Franklin wished for nothing more than parental approval. “I only hope I made you proud, as I am proud to be called your son,” he said.
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Assateague tourism nets $98 million in 2016 National Park Service says visitor spending supported 1,300 jobs in community (May 26, 2017) A new National Park Service report shows that 2.3 million visitors to Assateague Island National Seashore in 2016 spent $98.3 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,300 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $112.2 million.
“Assateague Island National Seashore welcomes visitors from across the country and around the world,” said Superintendent Debbie Darden. “We are delighted to share the story of this place and the experiences it provides. We also feature the park as a way to introduce our visitors to this part of the country and all that it offers. “National park tourism is a significant driver in the national economy, returning more than $10 for every $1 invested in the National Park Service, and it’s a big factor in our local econ-
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Nepalese family adopted by Worcester moves into home Basnet brood left homeless after 2015 earthquake can proceed into replacement By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (May 26, 2017) On April 25, 2015 a devastating earthquake struck Nepal, killed 9,000 people and left hundreds of thousands homeless as entire villages were wiped out, and left Salisbury University alumnus and disaster relief worker Patrick Robbins scrambling to find out if the Nepalese family that adopted him was still alive. Robbins met the Basnet family in 2010 as part of his career training. He lived in their house, ate their food and became part of the family. Between the training and the earthquake, he’d returned to see them 30 times, always staying in their home and being treated as one of the family. In the aftermath of the earthquake, the home was condemned. Though the family remained whole and relatively uninjured, they were still coping with a natural disaster while monsoon season was only five weeks away. Robbins, after convincing a col-
league to hop onto a motorbike and make the drive to the family home to confirm they were alive, turned his attention to the one thing he knew he could do to help: raise funds. Though he ended up raising only about three-quarters of his $20,000 goal, it proved to be more than enough to get the family into a temporary shelter to ride out monsoon season, and on May 17, 2017, the family moved into its new home. “The period between fundraising and moving in was longer than we hoped for. Some of that is to be expected, because there were a lot of people who all needed the same materials and workers to carry out the repairs,” Robbins said. Between the homeless and not quite homeless, there were hundreds of thousands of people all in need of certain supplies. Robbins said there was a shortage of petroleum products used for cooking fuel and to operate construction machinery, like bulldozers. A blockade by India also affected the recovery effort. All of that, Robbins found, had not put a damper on the family’s spirits. “It’s pretty exciting to hear how positive they are in getting into somewhere that’s safe and stable,” he said.
Babu, Susant and Manju Basnet with disaster relief expert Patrick Robbins in the Nepali village of Basnet Gaun in 2010.
“Everyone’s health is good, and there was no significant illness or injury.” Evidence of the family’s joy is offered as their choice of color for the new home: the majority of the interior is bright pink. “It’s typical there — they like bright colors. Bright teal, oranges, pink, it’s part of the culture,” Robbins said with a laugh. The house is not built on the same site as the old, damaged structure, but instead on the opposite side of OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 10-1
the village on land the Basnets raise crops on. It’s a four-bedroom, one story house, with room to expand. The roof isn’t pitched, instead it’s flat and functional — the family can use it to dry laundry or rice, as needed. The home is a little smaller than the previous house, built by the grandmother, Hajuraama, who still lives with the family and the grandfather who passed away before the earthquake.
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Patrick Robbins, center, with his Nepali family, from left, Susant, Suryadip and Hajuraama Basnet during a recent visit. The family’s home was destroyed in the April 25, 2015 earthquake, and they just moved into a replacement home, bolstered by fundraising in Worcester County.
Local fundraisers help build house for earthquake victims Robbins said he considers the Basnets to be middleclass Nepalese citizens. “Worcester County protected them from losing that. Middle class is more attainable here than there. For example, unemployment in Nepal before the earthquake was 32 percent, which is 2 percent higher than our rates during the Great Depression,” Robbins said. He said the money prevented the family from slipping into poverty. “We raised in excess of $850 at an event in our home, and gave some of our own money to people who went from having a home to living under a
tarp. We were doing something to help a friend of a friend, so we were happy to give what we could,” Dave Wilson, who hosted a fundraiser at his Ocean Pines home, said. “I’m feeling pretty grateful,” Robbins said. “I couldn’t do this myself. Other people helped me to help a family I care about.” Robbins moved from Ocean Pines to Minneapolis, Minnesota last year after taking a job at MORE refugee services in St. Paul, a nonprofit organization that serves immigrants and refugees in the program areas of basic needs, English language learning and social services.
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OC Film Festival offers movies in four spots Inaugural event will feature 138 celluloid visions over several days, and workshops (May 26, 2017) The inaugural Ocean City Film Festival will feature 138 films over four days at four venues in the resort – the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, Dunes Manor Hotel on the Boardwalk at 28th Street, Francis Scott Key Resort in West Ocean City, and the Fox Gold Coast Mall Theater on 115th Street. Events begin on Thursday, June 8 from 5-7 p.m. with an opening reception on the rooftop of the Monte Carlo Hotel where the public will be able to meet the filmmakers and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. The Film Festival continues through the weekend with screenings running from morning until evening at the four locations. A panel of judges will review the films and present awards on Saturday evening at the Arts Center, followed by a screening of the award-winning films. The event concludes with a closing party on Sunday, June 11 from 4-6 p.m. at Touch of Italy on 67th Street. The diversity of films includes short subjects, feature-length films, student and professional work, and also internationally-produced films.
Tickets cost $10 for a one-day pass, $45 for a three-day all-access pass that includes the opening reception, or $25 for just the opening reception. Tickets are available at ocmdfilmfestival.com, by visiting the Arts Center on 94th Street, or by calling 410-5249433. Tickets are also available at participating venues the day of the screenings on a cash-only basis. More information about the Film Festival and a complete schedule of screenings and events is available at ocmdfilmfestival.com and also at artleagueofoceancity.org. In addition to the films, the festival includes workshops geared toward current and future filmmakers. The workshops are free for the participating filmmakers, and $10 for the public. On Friday, June 9 at 2 p.m., film industry professionals Dan O’Hare and Jeremy Mather will present a workshop on creating films on a “micro budget.” A script pitching workshop will be held on Saturday, June 10 at noon at the Arts Center. Screenwriters will have the opportunity to pitch their scripts to judges and an audience. The Film Festival is the brainchild of Stephen Decatur High School graduate and current Towson University student filmmaker, William StrangMoya, fellow TU student Kristin Helf,
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purposeful and personal to the filmmaker,” Strang-Moya said. “I am constantly amazed by how readily this community embraces filmmaking and allows for individuals such as ourselves to come in and work on our films. We’re really motivated by the idea of establishing a culture for filmmakers in the region and awakening the local artists so that a network can be established.” The films that will be shown have not been rated, and viewer discretion is advised. The Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street is the home of the Art League of Ocean City, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. Financial support comes primarily through membership dues from individuals and corporate sponsors. Funding for exhibits is also provided by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. More information is available at 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
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By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher If artificial intelligence is the coming thing, I’m all for it, because the regular kind seems to be in short supply. I look at it like sweeteners: some people prefer the artificial stuff, because natural version, refined though it may be, hurts their teeth. That’s how I’ve become with regular intelligence. It hurts my teeth, possibly because I’m grinding them more often these days. Although it’s not necessarily a good dental practice, I have found that clenched teeth allow me to respond more appropriately to certain questions and situations. “Grrrrr� is the perfect answer on so many occasions. “Can I have the day off?� “Grrrrr.� I ask you, is that a helpful human
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Letters to the editor Funding resort advertising
Editor, In 2007, the mayor and city council passed an ordinance, which created a new advertising funding mechanism. Since fiscal year (FY) 2012, 2 percent of gross room revenue has been dedicated to advertising. These funds come from the room tax. During the period from FY07 to FY16, gross room revenue increased less than 36 percent, while room tax revenue increased 41 percent. However, advertising expenditures increased 208 percent during the same period. It appears that the advertising budget is long past the point of reaching diminishing returns. During the same period from FY07 to FY16, the economic development and tourism budget increased 100 percent. The FY18 budget funds an increase of 125 percent in this category over FY07. The advertising budget is the equivalent of 7.4 cents on the property tax rate. Staff has estimated that the tax rate could rise from the current 46.56 cents per $100 of assessed value to 54 cents in FY21. This will occur if the mayor and city council do not begin to curb their spending habits. Reducing the excessive advertising budget will do a lot to keep future property tax rates affordable. Vincent dePaul Gisriel, Jr. Ocean City
Critical care awareness
Editor, During National Critical Care Awareness Month, observed each May, Atlantic General recognizes and applauds the efforts of our intensive care unit (ICU). Patients admitted to an intensive care unit require rigorous attention, whether it be constant monitoring, breathing support, treatment for lifethreatening medical problems, or palliative care while dying. Prolonged ICU stays are extremely difficult for patients and families, emotionally, physically and financially. Atlantic General Hospital and healthcare organizations across the country continuously strive to improve the quality of critical care they provide while also decreasing the length of stay for these individuals. Each May, the tireless efforts of ICU physicians and clinical staff to care for this fragile patient population are celebrated through Critical Care Awareness Month. Atlantic General Hospital’s ICU staff has much to celebrate. Medical procedures can make hospitalized patients, especially those in the ICU, more vulnerable to infection. Nationally, healthcare associated infections, or infections that occur while receiving medical treatment, affect one in 25 hospital pa-
tients on any given day, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Patients who need medical or surgical care are often in a weakened state due to illness and it can be easy for germs to attack; however, most healthcare associated infections are preventable. At Atlantic General, the ICU has had 0 pneumonia infections associated with the use of ventilators, the machines that assist patients with breathing, since 2008, and 0 blood stream infections caused by central lines (catheters) since March 2015. Unlike most rural acute care hospitals, Atlantic General has two fulltime board certified intensivists, Medical Director Susan Andrews, M.D., and Atif Zeeshan, M.D., on staff to care for ICU patients. Their expert care is augmented by ongoing remote monitoring through Maryland eCare, a collaborative Atlantic General joined in 2008. Scott Rose, director ICU & Cardiopulmonary Services Atlantic General Hospital
Ditty about old Ocean City
Editor, The writer is the grandson of the owner of a grocery store (Birch’s Market, 1936-1968) that was in the First Street and Baltimore Avenue building for 32 years. Birch's Market 1st Street & Baltimore Ave Another torn down heart-of-town, Fair famous when it's day was now Yet, just Such was shelter once, For lucky child to grow, where Like Parthenon or Pantheon, Stood Roof over moments of Life's unrepeatable plenitudes, There family store stood as town:
'30's Friday night, radio Fights, Coke box on end sat local men Round the wood stove, tilted in to sound now vanished, listened As Vacuum tubes warmed, and dial Glowed "Philco" 'til fire was ashes. "Don't turn us out, Birchie! Cap' Hudson jests, "Spend 'nother log!"
Such winters then built community, Food put on account, held in trust That fed many a table set without Money until the fish Spring rush Begin the sleepy part of Summer; Slow Raising tide of prosperity's Barely hundred days of spending, Earned. Sleep-short days of weeks
‘Til time's low tide left pockets dry, All Scavenging again for a living Come Fall; watermen turned handy: Carpenters, painters, shipwrights, And Mothers stretched cooking: Flour in a barrel made ever much Slick dumplings cheap for supper; Apples in straw under the porch The treat of dull, dollar-less winter; Hunt or fish, all ate effort's luck,
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Letters to the editor But milk's bread & butter Birch's Stored essential, six days worked Plus one; no Sunday in Summers. Butcher's white, bib-apron attired, Pocket protector below his smile, Milton at his counter, patient, stood, "Would you want I should bag Those bananas, Missy, for you?" Thirty-two year's serving season-round With Mary's help, and four children. There, undoubted, their protection For youth to grow its days cared: Spin comic stand squeaking for Imagined worlds, read atop boxes, Child's back against the cool slant Glass of the show-case enamel, Eye a-scant for the old grey cat Store mouser who'd rather scratch! In that time, before youth knew The truth, that everything changes, They helped hold, and held good To heart of town, now gone Ocean City. Truly, family buildings sang such song. So if, "It's not dollars made but, What's saved, son, that matters." If, when proof of place's destroyed, (Yesterday bought by tomorrow) No matter how a heart-place dies,
Pulled down for dirt to remember, Oh, Unless is kept recall; sanctuary Of hearts resolute with history, Boxing Time in adult reliquaries, No value's ever in the acumen of Sale Nor price there then for what was Of cause, no ever way back in 'Re-build'.
Though lived years keep nothing locked Perhaps; take this, as drift wood script Shared Sentences floated, found walking High tide-line on foggy, Forgetful Beach; Dried out of liquid time's drowning Flotsam, by striving's broken shells, Here the swirled words read that cherish Continually our brief time of community, As the built, loved endeavors, then In buildings torn, come keeping down, again. Capt. David O. Bunting Salisbury
Upset with bureaucrats
Editor, Once again, unelected bureaucrats
make a major decision affecting the citizens of Ocean City. Last year, FEMA completely blundered by misclassifying flood zones affecting dozens of ocean front high rises resulting in astronomical increases in the flood insurance for condo owners in those buildings. This week, the Maryland Public Service Commission ignored the input from the City Council and many citizens and decided that they (MPSC), know best in terms of locating how close the proposed wind farms should be built to the beach. Again, unelected bureaucrats made a major policy decision that ignored the citizens who they are suppose to work for and protect. These are just two examples of how government has lost touch with the citizens of our country. It's way past time to drastically cut the scope and size of these bureaucracies, both state and local, and make our elected officials more involved and accountable. That's why we elect them. Instead our elected representatives continue to delegate their responsibilities to faceless ever growing bureaucracies and their unelected bureaucrats who are never held responsible or ac-
countable, no matter how arrogant or incompetent they are. Eric Waterman Ocean City
National EMS Week
Editor, During the week of May 21-27, Maryland joins the rest of the nation in celebrating National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. We commend the Maryland EMS providers who respond every day of every month to emergency situations, making our Statewide EMS and Trauma System a national model for life-saving care. With Gov. Larry Hogan’s strong commitment to public safety and the well-being of all Maryland’s citizens, he has recognized the accomplishments of EMS providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week in Maryland. Maryland’s EMS system includes thousands of trained and licensed, volunteer and career emergency medical dispatchers, emergency medical responders, emergency medical technicians, cardiac rescue technicians, and paramedics, as well as hospital personnel. Continued on Page 46
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Letters Continued from Page 45 As with any organization, it is the people that make the system work. What is extraordinary about Maryland’s EMS system is that over half of those people are volunteers. Both career and volunteer personnel engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their life-saving skills. We applaud these men and women whose efforts save lives and minimize the disabling effects of injury in Maryland. In addition to all of these highly trained EMS personnel, we need all Maryland citizens to join the effort and do their part as a vital link in this EMS system. By calling 9-1-1 when they see an emergency and learning CPR and how to “stop the bleed,” they become a part of the team. The earlier the response, the greater the chances are of survival. We challenge everyone to become involved and be the one to make a difference in helping save a life. The citizens of Maryland should be proud of their Emergency Medical Services system and its EMS providers, and please join us in congratulating them on a job well done. Patricia Gainer, JD, MPH Richard L. Alcorta, MD Acting Co-Executive Directors MIEMSS
Addresses paid sick leave
Response to “Legislators got paid sick leave wrong” – Business lobby’s demands are disingenuous
Editor, The Healthy Working Families Act could be on the verge of becoming law – and that’s a good thing for workers and their families here in Worcester County. Over 750,000 Marylanders are unable to earn a single paid sick day. For many families, including mine, that means we are forced to choose between things like staying home to recover from an illness, or being able to cover the grocery bill that week. Too often it means that people go into work sick, infecting their coworkers in the middle of tourist season, which can lead to a logistical nightmare and often results in infecting our customers. But you wouldn’t know that from the letter to the editor published by the business lobby earlier this week. The authors stated they would have preferred a 120-day period to exempt seasonal workers. But those same authors even opposed Gov. Hogan’s watered-down proposal, which would have done just that. In reality, the big business lobby was unilaterally opposed to any earned paid sick leave policy, to the Continued on Page 48
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Letters to the editor Continued from Page 46 detriment of Maryland working families like mine. I know what it’s like to make those tough choices. I am one of the few members of the Worcester County workforce that has a full-time, yearround position. I was lucky enough to have paid sick time when my boyfriend of 22 years was diagnosed with cancer. I was able to use my sick time to keep some money coming into the household during his three months of failed treatments, while I had to act as taxi service for his appointments. Without that leave and income, I would have ended with no job, no home, no groceries, and when he passed, no family.
The little promise made by having sick time to use at work kept me alive here on the Eastern Shore. Seasonal workers are just as dependent upon the small wages they can earn here. They deserve sick leave for the sake of their families and public health. I am willing to make some concessions to business; you can draft the legislation to allow business to determine whether they demand a note from a doctor as well as making it clear that the sick leave will not be paid off upon termination. There is no need to consider the wealth of the company above the health of your neighbor. If you ask me, it’s better for an employee to be able to take the time they need up front to get better, in-
stead of going into work sick. It makes everyone less productive, and it’s a bad business for the seasonal customers we need to keep our economy going. As it is, tipped workers will continue to work sick since they do make less than minimum wage from the
company and must work in order to keep their bills paid no matter how sick they are, but that is another issue. Since a bill addressing sick leave is currently before congress, this is what we must address. Kelly Allison Berlin
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Taylor Bank is looking for awesome people to join our team in Ocean City for the summer. If you have a great attitude, work ethic, possess cash handling skills, then we’d love to meet you. We’re also hiring for year-round part-time associates in the Berlin and Ocean City markets. Banking experience not required.”
HELP WANTED
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Must have basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry & yard work. Please apply in person Interviews on the spot Ask for Arnetta Serious inquiries only
Employment Opportunities:
Year Round, Full/Part Time: Pool Manager, Line cook, Banquet Cook, Banquet Servers, Server, Banquet Housestaff, Bartender, Host/ Hostess, Housekeeping Housestaff, Room attendant (Van will pick up in Salisbury), PM Lobby, Front Desk Agent, Busser, Reservation (Part Time), Food Runner, Warehouse Clerk, PM Dishwasher Seasonal: Coffee Shop Attendant, Pool Attendant
Free employee meal and excellent benefits.
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V
Holiday Inn Oceanfront 6600 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842 Now accepting applications for the following full-time, year-round position: Housekeeping Inspector We are looking for serviceoriented candidates that wish to excel in the hospitality industry. Please stop by the front desk to complete an application.
is seeking summer help. Looking for a personable, caring, Front Desk Receptionist w/ good work ethic and a positive attitude. Dental & insurance knowledge, keyboard skills are needed. Needs to be self-motivated and work well in team enviornment. Full-time, Mon-Friday now into early September. This could lead into a full-time, year-round position and can be very rewarding for the right person. Email resume to contact@atlanticdental.com or fax 410-213-2955
Calvin B. Taylor Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
REAL ESTATE ASSISTANT Busy Real Estate Sales and Rental Office seeking an organized, multi-tasking, people person. Computer and internet skills a must. Call 410713-2065.
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Supervisory positions open for people with experience. Openings are for full, part time, seasonal or year round.
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U.S. Census Bureau is hiring Field Representatives in Worcester Co. Pay is $12.53 to $20.85 per hour. Please call 866-564-5420 for more information and to be scheduled for testing. The Census Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
Now Hiring, Maridel Hotel. Front Desk & Midnight Shift. Full-time/part-time. Call 443783-3005.
The Princess Royale Hotel & Conference Center Located at 91st St. Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD
IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR HANDY MAN
Full Time, Year Round • Front Desk/ Reservations Clerk • General Maintenance • Line Cook
Competitive Pay & Benefits Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com
Kings Arms Motel. Hiring all positions. Call 410-289-6257 or apply in person at 2403 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City.
Must have experience in drywall, painting, window & door adjustment, trim, the ability to resolve issues and co-ordinate with other trades. Good customer service manners and valid driver’s license a must Apply in person.
Beachwood Inc. 11632 Worcester Hwy. Showell, MD 21862
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Convention Catering Manager
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel is seeking, a year round full time Catering & Convention Services Manager; with direct reporting to our Director of Sales & Marketing. Must have hotel sales, catering or convention services experience. Ability to sell and up sell, supervise and oversee events (nights, weekends,) Applicant must be detail oriented and computer literate – Delphi experience a plus. Excellent benefits, working conditions and salary (commensurate with experience). Qualified applicants only, forward resume with salary requirements to: Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Fax: 410-723-9109 ~ lwatson@clarionoc.com EOE M/F/D/V
Graphic Artist
Applicants must be experienced in QuarkXPress/Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat. Looking for person with great attention to detail, well organized and ability to meet stringent deadlines.
Send resume and samples of your work to: Ocean City Today, P.O. Box 3500, Ocean City, MD 21843 or e-mail your resume to susan@oceancitytoday.net
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HELP WANTED
Professional Painter Needed. Must has own hand tools and transportation. Must be dependable. Call Dennis, 301706-1533. Alex’s Italian Restaurant Experienced Line Cook, Servers, Busboys and Dishwasher. Year-round. Apply in person, Rt. 50, West OC.
SOMERSET JEWELERS Boardwalk location. Sales FT, PT, Seasonal, Year-round. Apply in person 412 South Boardwalk.
NOW HIRING
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Live Interviews Thursdays @ 11am 56th St., Bayside
NOW HIRING Full-Time Seasonal Managers Mgmt. Exp. Required. Y/R Oppty. Apply In Person Mon-Sat, 10a-1p 12639 Ocean Gateway (RT WOC) or e-mail: valerie@bajaoc.com
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Customer Service/Cashier
Looking for friendly & outgoing people who want to have fun at their job! Apply in person Interviews on the spot Ask for Arnetta Serious inquiries only
HIRING J-1’S NOW Cashiers $10-$12 hr. Drivers $12-$16 hr. Cooks $8.75 hr. Expeditors $8.75 hr. July 1st raise to $9.25 Call or text owners Cell 410-422-4780 or visit in person @ 81st Street between 5:30-11 p.m.
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PAPA JOHN’S Now hiring all positions. Management, Insiders, Drivers. Call Alexis or Jimmy: 410-524-1300. Seeking General Manager for New Oceanfront Hotel. Hotel Management experience required. Email resume to virginiad1977@gmail.com. Visit www. montecarlooceanfront.com.
Experienced Cleaners needed for Part-time work in Ocean City, Bethany & Rehoboth. Must have vehicle and cell phone and pass background check. Please call 410-202-2887. Experienced Cleaner. Reliable w/own transportation, cleaning supplies, trustworthy & dependable. Call Donna 301-712-5224. Only serious inquiries apply.
Fenwick Hardware. P/T Seasonal Cashier & P/T Sales. Contact Karen or Tim Munro Jr. @ 410-250-1112 or 302-539-3915. Full-Time/Part-Time Administrative Assistant Good pay with management company in Ocean City. Please email resume to: Eugene@oc-rem.com
Y/R Full Service Maintenance Position Please obtain an application from O.C.R.E.M. @ 5901 Coastal Hwy., Suite C, Ocean City, MD
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Including Assistant Managers at 64th & 136th St. locations. Stop in to fill out an application! Seasonal Full-time Position for
Pool & Recreation Building Coordinator Apply in person Sunset Marina Harbor Master Office, 12911 Sunset Ave. Ocean City, MD 21842 or email amanda@ ocsunsetmarina.com
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Lombardi’s Pizza in West Ocean City. Year-round Pizza Maker, Manager, Counter Help, Cook, Delivery Driver. Very Good Pay. Call 443856-5935. CONDO INSPECTOR NEEDED. 410-723-0988
Busy HVAC Contractor is now hiring Sales/ Maintenance Technician. Start immediately. Good pay. Will train the right candidate. To apply call Marc at 302-682-1777. NOW HIRING Maintenance, Front Desk Agents, Night Audit, Housekeeping, Housemen. Prior experience preferred. Apply at Hotel Monte Carlo, Ocean City. Year-Round, Part-Time Housekeeping/Inspecting Position. Hours vary. Email resume to: oh@defenderresorts.com Call 410-520-0003
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Full-time positions available Apply in person Sunset Marina Harbor Master Office, 12911 Sunset Ave. Ocean City, MD 21842 or email amanda@ ocsunsetmarina.com
RENTALS
Summer Bayside Condo near Jolly Rogers. 2BR/2BA, W/D & AC. Cable, WiFi, fully furnished. Sleeps 4-6. 2 units available May-Sept. Call Mike at 410-603-6120. 3BR Home Outside of Pocomoke. Non-smoking, no pets. Appliances included. $900 monthly plus 1 month security deposit & proof of income. 410-726-6543
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Seasonal Waterfront Townhome - 2BR/2.5BA + loft. Furnished, FP, on wide canal w/view of the bay. $13,900. Call 443-614-7927.
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ROOMMATES ROOMMATES
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3BR/1BA Single Family Home. Large fenced-in backyard. Washer/dryer hook up. West Ocean City, close to beach. $169,900. Negotiable. Call for details, 410-4301519.
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AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 1600 sq. ft. Office Space with offices and meeting room. Handicap ramp. $1025/month. Berlin, 225 sq. ft. Office Space, $275/mo. includes utils. Two 120 sq. ft. Storage Sheds, each $95/mo. Call 410-726-5471 or 410-641-4300.
2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200.
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LAWN MAINTENANCE. Accepting new accounts. Mowing, pruning, clean-ups, planting. Free estimates. Contact Tony, 443-513-0271. Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service. 410-352-5555
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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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Unique Upscale Estate Sale by The Cottage Shoppes by the Sea. Antique and Vintage China, Home Accessories, Designer Vintage Clothes, Vintage Suitcases, Books and Vintage Jeweled Mirrors, Furniture. Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 27, 28, 29 7am to 3pm. 141 Sandyhook Road - Northgate Ocean Pines, Berlin, Maryland.
GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE
GARAGE SALE - 887 Yacht Club Drive, Marina Village, Ocean Pines. Saturday, June 3rd, 8am-noon.
YARD SALE YARD SALE
Sidewalk/Yard Sale. 9808 Stephen Decatur Hwy. (611). Fri., May 26 & Sat., May 27, 9am-until.
Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com
YARD SALE
May 26-29, 9-5. Furniture, toys, books, antiques, glassware, clothes, art. 33238 Kent Ave., Bethany Beach in front of Sea Colony. Sat., May 27th, 8am-1pm in Montego Bay Community at 130th St., Ocean City. Various locations on Bahia Dr. Yawl, Sea Lane, Oyster Lane. Look for signs!
GlenRiddle Community Yard Sale - Sat., 6/3, 8-12 @ GlenRiddle Community Clubhouse located @ 11620 Maid at Arms Lane. Over 15+ Households Participating! Rain or shine.
BOATS/PWC BOATS/PWC
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AUCTIONS
The contents of mini storage units will be sold at public auction. Units to be auctioned; B18-B47-O3O128-O135-O142-S40S59-S102-S129-S182S314. Units are being sold due to non-payment of rent. Common items in units are, household items, furniture, tools, fishing equipment, paintings, antique and vintage items. Date: SATURDAY, May 27, 2017 Time: 9AM #1 Starts at Berlin Mini Storage: Route 346 #2 Continues at OC Mini Storage: Route 50 #3 Finishes at OC Mini Storage: Route 611 Terms: CASH ONLY! Auctioneer: Tom Janasek
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 9900 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #2203 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated July 15, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4468, Folio 90 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $373,600.00 and a current interest rate of 3.59%, 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 13, 2017 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit 2203 in the Century 1 Condominium and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $41,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer.
Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 175396-1) 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-5/25/3t _________________________________ 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 3755 RIDGE RD. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated March 8, 2013 and recorded in Liber 6101, Folio 192 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $96,938.00 and a current interest rate of 3.5%, 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 13, 2017 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and
more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $9,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 186396-1)
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-5/25/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ASSIGNEES WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, L.L.P. 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842
ASSIGNEES’ SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED COMMERCIAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS UNIT 207, PHASE 1, IN DECATUR BUSINESS CENTER CONDOMINIUM, 9748 STEPHEN DECATUR HIGHWAY, UNIT 207, OCEAN CITY, WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND 21842 Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Purchase Money Mortgage dated January 27, 2006, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber S.V.H. No. 4639, folio 226, et seq., the Assignees having been appointed by instrument duly recorded among the Land Records, for purposes of foreclosure, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the party secured thereby, the undersigned Assignees will sell the following described property at public auction, to be held at: THE FRONT DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY 1 WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 ON FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2017 AT 10:00 A.M. ALL that property lying and being situate in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland being more particularly designated and distinguished as Condominium Unit No. 207, in Phase 1 in “Decatur Business Center Condominium”, together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and ByLaws made by 611 Properties, LLC, a Maryland Limited Liability Company, dated November 15, 2005, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber S.V.H. No. 4583, folio 222, et seq.; and pursuant also to the several Condominium Plats described in said Condominium Declaration and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Plat Book S.V.H. No. 203, folio 29, et seq. The property is located at 9748 Stephen Decatur Highway, Ocean City, and is improved by a commer-
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PUBLIC NOTICES cial condominium unit containing approximately 938 square feet. Reference to the site is made for a more complete description. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) will be required of the purchaser in the form of cash, certified or cashier’s check at the time and place of sale, or other form of security, at the sole discretion of the Assignees; the balance to be secured to the satisfaction of the Assignees and represented by a Promissory Note, conditioned upon the conveyance of good and marketable title. The balance in cash will be due at settlement which shall be within fifteen (15) days after final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court of Worcester County unless said period is extended by the Assignees, their successors or assigns for good cause shown, time being of the essence. Interest at the rate set forth in the Mortgage shall be paid on unpaid purchase money from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Assignees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder. Time is of the essence for the Purchaser. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, liens, restrictions, and agreements of record affecting same, if any. Taxes, water charges, sanitary commission charges, assessments and liens or encumbrances for sewer, water, drainage, or other public improvements completed or commenced on or prior to the date of sale or subsequent thereto, if any, are to be adjusted and apportioned as of the date of sale and are to be assumed and paid thereafter by purchaser, whether assessments have been levied or not as of date of settlement. If applicable, the property is sold subject to the imposition of the Agricultural Transfer Tax set forth in the Maryland Code and which shall be Purchaser’s sole responsibility. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, document preparation and title insurance shall be borne by the Purchaser. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price following ratification of the sale, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. If the Assignees are unable to convey good and marketable title to the property, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Assignees. The improvements are being sold in an “AS IS” condition, with no warranties expressed or implied, with Purchaser responsible for any and all housing or zoning code violations. The risk of loss passes at date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The Assignees reserve the right to reject any and all bids in their sole discretion. For information, please contact the undersigned at (410) 289-3553. Regan J. R. Smith Christopher T. Woodley Assignees
3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 OCD-5/18/3t _________________________________ The Law Office of Bryan M. Tillman, LLC 417 Dunkirk Road Towson, MD 21212 410-372-0260
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE RESIDENTIAL LOT IN THE WHISPERING WOODS SUBDIVISION LOT 6, WINDING TRAIL DRIVE OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Joseph A. Banick, LLC, dated May 14, 2010 and recorded in Liber 5481, folio 329 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustee will sell at public auction at the CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, AT THE COURTHOUSE DOOR ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MD 21863, ON JUNE 9, 2017 AT 4:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND lying and being situate in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, described as Lot No. Six (6) as shown on the plat entitled, “Record Plat Whispering Woods Subdivision”, prepared by Frank G. Lynch, Jr. & Associates, dated May 10, 2000, revised September 26, 2001, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Plat Book SVH No. 171, folio 1, et seq. Situated in Worcester County, MD and described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID No. 10-021332. BEING the fee simple property which, by Deed dated May 14, 2010, and recorded in the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber 5481, Folio 326, was granted and conveyed by Julie A. King to Joseph A. Banick, LLC. The property will be sold "as is" with no warranty of any kind. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, easements, liens, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any, including any condominium and of HOA assessments pursuant to Md Real Property Article 11-110. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $12,000 by cash or certified check shall be required at the time of sale. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate of 5% per annum from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustee. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement within ten days of the ratification, the deposit shall be forfeited to the Substitute Trustee and all of the expenses of this sale (including attorney fees and
full commission on the gross sale price of the sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. Purchaser(s) acknowledge the obligation to settle within ten days of ratification of the foreclosure sale. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. In the event that settlement does not occur within ten days, the purchaser(s) shall be in default. Upon such default, the Substitute Trustee shall file a Motion and Order to resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser(s). The purchaser agrees to accept service by first class mail and certified mail addressed to the address provided by said Purchaser as identified on the Memorandum of Sale for any Motion or Show Cause Order incident to this sale including a Motion to Default Purchaser and for Resale of the Property. The defaulting purchaser(s) shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason, including, but not limited to, exceptions to the sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, court administration of the foreclosure or unknown title defects, there shall be no abatement of interest. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. If the Substitute Trustee is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. Bryan M. Tillman, Substitute Trustee ROBERT MCARTOR, AUCTIONEER 2103 BELAIR ROAD FALLSTON, MD 21047 WWW.MDAUCTIONSALES.COM 443-392-4833 OCD-5/25/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 512 CEDAR STREET POCOMOKE, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Joe Reba Hall, dated April 24, 2008 and
recorded in Liber 5132, Folio 30 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $126,612.15, and an original interest rate of 2.420%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on June 6, 2017 AT 3:20 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. Terms of Sale: The property will be sold “as is” and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. A deposit of $13,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. At the Substitute Trustees’ discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, if a corporation or LLC, must produce evidence, prior to bidding, of the legal formation of such entity. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and sewer facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees for the Substitute Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if the Substitute Trustees have filed the appropriate motion with the Court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with
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PUBLIC NOTICES such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit without interest. The sale is subject to postsale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Michael McKeefery, Christianna Kersey, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-5/18/3t _________________________________ 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 211 MARKET ST. A/R/T/A 211 W. MARKET ST. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated May 9, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3753, Folio 546 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $99,000.00 and a current interest rate of 5%, 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 30, 2017 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of
record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $7,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 306529-2) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees
ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-5/11/3t _________________________________ James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 KEITH THOMPSON 6558 Hallisey Court Centreville, VA 20120 Plaintiff vs. NOVA L. DELAP Route 1, Box 332 Coldwater, MS 38618 and UIS V. JOHNSON 2384 Kirby Parkway Memphis, TN 38119 and NELVA J. CARTER 17833 Welby Way Reseda, CA 91335 and MAXWELTON JOHNSON 5331 Dover Center Road North Olmsted, OH 44070 and JUNIUS I. JOHNSON Star Route 113 Braxton, MS 39044 and JAY KAY JOHNSON 117 Cone Street, #6 Greenville, SC 29609 and WORCESTER COUNTY c/o Kandi T. Choisser 1 West Market Street Room 1105 Snow Hill, MD 21863 and ALL PERSONS THAT HAVE OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY described as Lot ltem 2 East Side Route-610 Whaleyville, Maryland Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-17-000140
ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption from the tax sale on the following property located in Worcester County, Maryland, sold by Phillip G. Thompson, Collector of Taxes for the State of Maryland and for Worcester County, to the Plaintiff, the parcel of land described as follows: Improvements Lot Item 2 East Side Route-610 Whaleyville, Deed Reference 2012/353, Account Number 03001083, said property being assessed to.Nova L. Delap, Uis V. Johnson, Nelva J. Carter, Maxwelton Johnson, Junius I. Johnson and Jay Kay Johnson. The Complaint states among other things that the amount necessary for redemption has not been paid. The sale was held on May 29, 2015, and more than six (6) months has passed since that date. It is thereupon this 4th day of May, 2017, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland,
ORDERED, that notice. be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for three consecutive weeks, on or before the 29th day of May, 2017, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this court by the 5th day of June, 2017, and redeem the property and answer the Complaint, or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property and vesting in the Plaintiff title to said property, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. Thomas C. Groton III JUDGE 05/04/2017 11:06:22 AM True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-5/11/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Meir Lugasi Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C15001174
NOTICE ORDERED, this 9th day of May, 2017 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 10128 Silver Point Lane, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 12th day of June, 2017 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 5th day of June, 2017, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $1,181,500.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-5/18/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the
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PUBLIC NOTICES Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m. Case No. 17-30, on the application of Hugh Cropper IV, Esquire, on the lands of Pines Plaza Associates, LLC, requesting a special exception to allow contractor shops in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-202(c)(14), ZS 1-322 and ZS 1325, located at 11206 Five-L Drive, approximately 767 feet south of Cathell Road, Tax Map 21, Parcel 261, Lot 7, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 17-31, on the application of Hugh Cropper IV, Esquire, on the lands of Randall & Ann Hastings, requesting a special exception to expand an existing surface mining operation in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1201(c)(16) and ZS 1-330, located on Ironshire Station Road, approximately 347 feet west of Shire Drive, Tax Map 32, Parcels 10 & 360, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. OCD-5/25/2t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Kenneth Savitz Caroline Fields Jennifer Rochino Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Estate of Frederick E. Kerstetter, Jr. Lisa Kerstetter 62 Nottingham Lane Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C16000186
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 3rd day of May, 2017, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 62 Nottingham Lane, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 5th day of June, 2017, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 29th day of May, 2017. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $132,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki
Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-5/11/3t _________________________________ Law Offices of COATES, COATES & COATES, PA. 6200 Coastal Hwy., Suite 300 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 204 West Green Street P.O. Box 293 Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 COUNCIL OF UNIT OWNERS OF CAROUSEL CENTER CONDOMINIUM, INC. Plaintiffs, vs. LARRY GASNER Defendant. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CASE NO.: C-23-CV-17-0029
responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017 and will be opened and read aloud at the Council Work Session held on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Bids are to be submitted to the Town of Ocean City, Attn: City Manager’s Office, Room 230, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Late Bid Documents will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-5/25/1t _________________________________
NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, this 16th day of May, 2017, that the Trustee sale of the property known as Unit No. T-601 in the Carousel Center Condominium, at 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, made and reported by Ryan T. West, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary is shown on or before the 19th day of June, 2017; provided, a copy of this Order be published in a newspaper in Worcester County, Maryland, once a week for three successive weeks, before the 12th day of June, 2017. The Trustee’s Report states the amount of the Trustee’s sale to be $242,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-5/25/3t _________________________________
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BID SOLICITATION Solid Waste Cab/Chassis Refuse Trucks The Town of Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide Cab/Chassis for one (1) front load refuse truck and two (2) automated side load refuse trucks in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the Solid Waste Cab/Chassis Refuse Trucks may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons, at cparsons@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6647 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town of Ocean City is not
A request has been submitted to install (5) mooring piles adjacent to an exist perp pier, extending max 36’ chwd of MHWL located at 1518 Teal Dr in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: Evan & Margaret Niemkiewicz Owner: Evan & Margaret Niemkiewicz PW17-063 A request has been submitted to install (1) btlft on to exist poles into an exist slip, max 70’ chwd from blkhd located at 605 Edgewater Ave Unit 3 in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Constr Inc Owner: Don Kim PW17-064 A request has been submitted to install (1) btlft w/poles southside of exist floating pltfrm, not to exceed exist chwd imprvmnts located at 201 60th St in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Constr Inc Owner: John W Fager Trustee PW17-065 OCD-5/25/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, “Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD Thursday June 8, 2017 At 2:00 PM A request has been submitted to install a 5’x18’ perp pier at steps & (2) assoc piles. All construction a max distance chwd 18’ located at 615 94th St in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: Ocean Services of DE Inc. Owner: James & Carol Skinner PW17-059 A request has been submitted to constr a 25’ x 4’ pier ext & install (2) btlfts w/assoc pilings no more than 47’ chwd of the MHWL located at 703 Rusty Anchor Rd Unit 6 in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Constr Owner: Michael & Cynthia Wah PW17-060 A request has been submitted to install (2) PWC lifts w/assoc poles, to an exist pier. Max chwd ext 34’ located at 419 Harbour Dr in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm LLC Owner: Quay Smith PW17-061 A request has been submitted to install (8) btlfts on exist piles approx 20’ chwd of MHWL located at 1111 Edgewater Ave in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: Daniel Burt Owner: 1111 Edgewater LLC PW17-062
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, JUNE 8, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(5) requesting a special use exception to allow outdoor display of merchandise incidental to the on-premise use. The site of the appeal is described as Lots 1, 2, 3, 11, 12, 13, and 14, Block 89 of the Fenwick Plat, Revised 1965; and further described as located on the northwest side of 130th Street and Coastal Highway, and known locally as Donaway Furniture, 13001 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: KIMMERLY MESSICK FOR DONAWAY FURNITURE – (BZA 2488 #17-09400012) 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-5/25/2t _________________________________
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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers, 10 William Street, on Ordinance 2017-02. The public is invited to attend and comment. A copy of the proposed Ordinance 2017-02 is available for inspection in Town Hall, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Ordinance 2017-02 An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of The Town of Berlin, Maryland approving the FY18 Budget as submitted. OCD-5/25/2t _________________________________ 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 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 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 23, 2017 AT THE HOUR OF 10:00 A.M. the below described properties: Item 2 10-359597 and 10793155948: Described as Lost Colony VIII Condominium, Unit 272, Assessed to Bachev Radoslav & William Neely, Assessed Value $127,667, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,192.84. Item 4 10-152356 and 12599722200: Described as The Breakers Condominium, Unit 302, Assessed to Marlene P. Boyd, Assessed Value $128,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $849.30. Item 5 10-209595 and 12715731782: Described as Willow’s Condominium, Unit 5, Assessed to Gregory D. Butler, Jr., Assessed Value $80,600, Wastewater, Misc. Lien, Interest and Penalties Due $880.74. Item 7 10-096219 and 111761-
12600: Described as Rusty Anchor Condominium, Unit 37 B C, Assessed to Chesapeake Bay Investments LLC, Assessed Value $137,267, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $848.46. Item 8 10-289955 and 4756745692: Described as Siesta Villas Condominium, Unit 204 N, Assessed to Joseph A. & Kathleen V. Corbin, Assessed Value $120,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $962.86. Item 11 10-115396 and 10401515904: Described as Century I Condominium, Unit 2203, Assessed to Roderick Davis, Assessed Value $269,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,330.04. Item 12 10-069203 and 183778132: Described as Wight Bay Condominium, Unit 363 S B, Assessed to Gregory P. & Betty L. Dennis, Assessed Value $176,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,115.23. Item 13 10-217571 and 8608333014: Described as Lighthouse Village Condominium, Unit 233 B B P 2, Assessed to Fariba A Sadjadi Trust, Assessed Value $92,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $907.41. Item 14 10-146933 and 2936721370: Described as Carousel Center Condominium, Unit T-1109, Assessed to Duane J. Farley, Assessed Value $288,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,180.10. Item 16 10-292794, L08848236 and 48037-46174: Described as Golden Surf Condominium, Unit 501 P1, Assessed to Victoria C. Glaros, Assessed Value $325,700, Personal, Interest and Penalties Due $547.96. Item 18 10-751500 and 11100373201: Described as The Garden Condominium II at Sunset Island, Phase 3, Unit LUG-BG-3B, Assessed to Robert Griffin, Jr., Assessed Value $321,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,973.02. Item 20 10-235812 and 7636936198: Described as Jamaica Condominium, Unit 204, Assessed to Shaun Hickey, Assessed Value $100,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $849.72. Item 22 10-090504 and 8227511650: Described as Oceana Condominium, Unit 706 B 2, Assessed to Andrew & Yvette Hudyma, Assessed Value $300,933, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,452.84. Item 23 10-070708 and 186278396: Described as Wight Bay Condominium, Unit 438 N B, Assessed to Walter S. Kaluzienski II, Assessed Value $159,567, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,058.23. Item 25 10-131634 and 9236718788: Described as Watergate Condominium, Unit 11, Assessed to Joseph R. & Janice E. Kostack, Assessed Value $171,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,709.05. Item 27 10-306620 and 7741548470: Described as Hidden Harbour II Condominium, Unit F-124 P3, Assessed to Kimberly A. Labarre, Assessed Value $142,833, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $940.75. Item 29 10-164982 and 13299324354: Described as Bluewater East
A Condominium, Unit AS-205, Assessed to Loretta Lynn Lowe , Assessed Value $122,167, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $771.90. Item 32 10-225124 and 10022534356: Described as Sand Key Condominium, Unit B P1, Assessed to John O. & Cindy Maroulis, Assessed Value $118,800, Wastewater, Prior Tax Sale, Interest and Penalties Due $9,148.61. Item 34 10-165555 and 11062524460: Described as Bluewater East A Condominium, Unit AN-804, Assessed to Carlos A. & Elizabeth M. Miguel, Assessed Value $122,167, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,024.05. Item 35 10-158001 and 12769323148: Described as Anchorage Condominium, Unit S-2 Z, Assessed to Valerie P. & Thomas B. Morrison, Assessed Value $374,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,079.02. Item 36 10-317479 and 7987949850: Described as Jamaica Bay Condominium, Unit 205 P2, Assessed to David S. Mortimer, Assessed Value $131,867, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $870.41. Item 37 10-056446 and 1191136000: Described as Gull Way Villas Condominium, Unit 11203 S3, Assessed to John & Holly Mueller, Assessed Value $123,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $849.85. Item 39 10-290732 and 9849345822: Described as Regency Place Condominium, Unit 102, Assessed to Donald E. Pallett, Assessed Value $291,667, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,080.60. Item 41 10-291453 and 6397745956: Described as Raffles Condominium, Unit 111 B B P2, Assessed to Gregory & Polly Eady Quinn, Assessed Value $121,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,102.00. Item 42 10-311268 and 8936749232: Described as Coastal Bay Condominium, Unit 201, Assessed to Scot E. Russell, Assessed Value $100,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,179.80. Item 43 10-095778 and 12344712522: Described as Discovery One Condominium, Unit B4, Assessed to Anthony Michael Louis Salviejo, Assessed Value $182,067, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,205.36. Item 45 10-298067-96493-47104: Described as Tiffanie By The Sea Condominium, Unit C-126 P3, Assessed to Derrick J. Segers & Vernell Blackmon, Assessed Value $121,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,136.05. Item 46 10-067103 and 1278297778: Described as Ocean Waye 45 Condominium, Unit 113, Assessed to Karen Ann Selckmann, Assessed Value $73,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $675.08. Item 47 10-306450 and 9897548438: Described as Hidden Harbour I Condominium, Unit E 316 P5, Assessed to Kenneth B. & Deborah Smith, Assessed Value $234,367, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,197.62. Item 48 10-079934 and 1095719880: Described as Beach Walk Condominium, Unit 14, Assessed to Morris V. Spicci, Jr. and Rebecca
Spicci, Assessed Value $377,767, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,096.86. Item 51 10-260256 and 9151740476: Described as Lighthouse Condominium, Unit 109 P2, Assessed to Joyce A. Weeks, Assessed Value $113,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,112.12. Item 52 10-246644 and 9292938054: Described as Bermuda Bay Townhouse Condominium, Unit E33 P5, Assessed to Judith A. Wimmel, Assessed Value $187,033, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,528.84. OCD-5/25/4t _________________________________ Town of Berlin
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION June 07, 2017 – 5:30 PM Berlin Town Hall – Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Agenda Adoption 3. Approval of Minutes: May 3rd, 2017 & May 8th 2017 4. Election Of Chairman & Vice Chairman 5. Case # 5-3-17-12 - Placement of Map Kiosk at intersection of Pitt and Main St.- Ivy Wells 6. Case # 5-3-17-13 - Placement of Sidewalk Directional Appliques – Ivy Wells 7. Case # 5-3-17-14 - Placement of Pole Mounted Way Finding Signs in Downtown Area – Ivy Wells 8. Case # 6- 7-17-16 - Painting of Utility Transformer Boxes – Ivy Wells 9. Case # 6-7-17- 17 - 23 Commerce Street- Shelly Bruder New Signage 10. Case # 6-7-17-18 - 110 Main Street- Patty Jeans Boutique – New Signage 11. Case # 6-7-17- 19 - 404 S. Main Street- Replacing Roof Shingles 12. Case # 6-7-17-20 – 112 N. Main Street- Exterior brackets & trim 13. Case # 6-7-17-21 – 16 Broad Street - Signage 14. Comments from the Public 15. Comments from Staff 16. Comments from the Commissioners 17. Comments from the Chairman 18. Adjournment 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-5/25/1t _________________________________
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Park mobile makes paying for parking easy in resort Smartphone app launched in Ocean City three years prior, gaining popularity
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (May 26, 2017) Kicking off the start of summer, Ocean City has found a way to make paying for parking in municipal lots and side streets as easy as pressing a button. Park Mobile, a smartphone app available for iPhone and Android devices has partnered with the resort to make the parking transactions easier for visitors, residents and business. Bright green signs posted in parking areas signal that the area is in service with Park Mobile. “[It’s] a must-have tool when circling for beach-front parking spots,” said Stephanie Hall, a public relations coordinator working with Park Mobile. “What’s more, beach-goers can also refill the meter with just a tap of their finger so they don’t have to halt what they’re doing.” After downloading the app and registering vehicle and payment information, drivers can park in a spot, log the parking spot number and make a pay-
ment. “It’s very simple, and it’s everywhere,” City Maintenance Manager Tom Dy said. “When we partnered up with Park Mobile three years ago, they were serving 78,000 people on the East Coast.” Looking at the revenue, more people are using the smartphone app in the last few years. From March to November, when the meters are in service, the resort saw $54,319 from Park Mobile in 2015. Last year, that amount grew to $98,047. Using the app is very simple. All the driver needs to do is to insert the number of the lot where the vehicle was parked. Dy said that Ocean City’s code would always begin with 62. Municipal spots’ parking zone numbers will vary depending if they’re downtown, midtown, bayside or on city property. Another benefit is that drivers can feed the meter remotely, whether they’re walking on the Boardwalk or siting in a restaurant. Park Mobile alerts the motorist when their time is almost up. Customers can also scan a QR code, similar to a barcode, on green signs in the parking lot to immediately make a payment.
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MCBP presents climate change meeting in Pines
By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (May 26, 2017) The Maryland Coastal Bays Program held the second of two public input sessions at the Ocean Pines Library on Wednesday evening to help coalesce the scientific data on local climate change impacts with the priorities the community feels are important, and then distill that information into an action plan. The general question the meeting hoped to answer, according to MCBP Executive Director Frank Piorko, is “are the people who do this for a living doing it right?” The project, utilizing a framework dictated by the Environmental Protection Agency, identified and described several subheadings including economic benefits, water quality, recreational opportunity and others. Under those headings were a number of ranked concerns, and the meeting’s goal was to ensure the rankings given to those issues were properly scored. The most substantial or actionable rankings were labeled red, more moderate concerns or fixable problems were labeled yellow, and those impacts that couldn’t really be controlled were colored green. Piorko also set up a different station as sort of a parking lot for ideas that didn’t meet the structure of the report. Of the couple dozen people in attendance, most were dissatisfied by the ranking system, finding it unwieldy and cumbersome. Once the data has been reviewed, Piorko said he hoped it could be used as a guidebook for certain situations and impacts. “We’ve had some of these things happen in crisis situations, and from there were can learn about the responses and how to get ahead of the concerns. We can also show things that happen in a crisis that take 20 years in nature, but we see it all in two,” Piorko said. Piorko pointed to erosion as an aftereffect of Superstorm Sandy, which caused a great deal of erosion along the coast. The storm system sped up natural systems of erosion, allowing investigators to see how the impacts might play out on a smaller scale. Since there are multiple agencies, organizations and even municipalities all looking at the issue, or not, through their own lenses, Piorko said it would be very interesting to see where all the different studies end up, where the different priorities are and how many novel solutions might be garnered from the research.
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OBITUARIES TIMOTHY J. MUNRO Selbyville Timothy J. Munro, age 68, of Selbyville, died Sunday, May 14, 2017 at home. He was born in Bellingham, Washington, and was the son of the late Sterling S. and Dorothea (Spears) Munro. Tim started a Timothy Munro home repair business in 1973 and then opened Fenwick Hardware in 1975. He was a member and on the board of trustees at St. Matthews By-theSea United Methodist Church and
past president of Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce for two terms. He is survived by his wife, Pam M. Munro of Selbyville; a son, Timothy A. Munro of Selbyville; a sister, Jane A. Munro of Fredericksburg, Virginia; and a grandson, Sebastian D. Munro. A celebration of life was held at the Lobster Shanty on Route 54 near Fenwick on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: SPCA, Sussex Chapter, 22918 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown, Delaware 19947. Condolences may be sent by visit-
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ing www.bishophastingsfh.com. VIRGINIA BRITTINGHAM HASTINGS Berlin Virginia Brittingham Hastings, age 86, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at her home. Born in Berlin, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Anna Lewis Brittingham. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Vincent “Jake” Hastings, in 1994. Surviving are her children, Mark K. Hastings and his wife, Carol, of Berlin, Craig T. Hastings and his wife, Cheryl, of Berlin, and Kelly L. Hastings and his wife, Jeannie, of Magno-
lia, Delaware. She was an adored grandmother to Lindsey Hastings-Layton, Brooks Hastings and Dean Lewis. She was lovingly known as Virginia Hastings “Shorty” by her five great-grandchildren, Hailey, Gavin, Weston, Jacob and Rilynn. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hastings was a graduate of Buckingham High School class of 1948. She worked at Sunshine Laundry and was a switchboard operator for the C&P Telephone Company. Continued on Page 64
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 63 For 30-plus years, she was a Worcester County School bus contractor, driving bus #22 for Cedar Chapel Special School. She and her husband opened Hastings Body Shop in 1956. She was active in the business up until the time of her death. She attended St Martin’s United Methodist Church, and Path to Christ Church in Whaleyville. She also enjoyed crocheting in her spare time. She was a past member of the Worcester County School Bus Association and Boggs-Disharoon American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Pastor Dan Bradford officiated. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery in Berlin. A donation in her memory may be made to: St. Martin’s United Methodist Church, C/O Patti Warren, 902 Carey Rd. Berlin, Maryland; Pathway to Christ Church, 12003 Blueberry Rd., Whaleyville, Maryland 21872; or the Berlin Fire Company, 214 N. Main St. Berlin,
Maryland 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. JOHN CLIFFORD DENNIS SR. Berlin John Clifford Dennis Sr., age 78, died Friday, May 19, 2017 at his home in Berlin. Born in Willards, Maryland, he was the son of Laurence Dennis and Bernice Austin Dennis. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Laurence Dennis and Vaughn Dennis, John Dennis Sr. and his sisters, Betty Jean White and Doris Ann Quillen. He is survived by his son, John Clifford Dennis Jr., and his former wife, Ann Dennis; a daughter, Darlene R. Bouaphakeo; and two brothers, Lester Dennis and wife, Joan, and Gordon Dennis “Buck” and wife, Lorie. There are six grandchildren, Bonnie, Kevin, Heather, Stephanie, Brandon and Eric. There are five
great-grandchildren, Ethan, Kylie, Caleb, Elizabeth and Jacob, and also his beloved dog, Dixie. John C. Dennis is a born and raised local of the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He proudly and honorably served in the Navy. He was a farmer, a full-time worker who retired from Perdue, and formally employed at NCR (National Cash Register) and Chris Craft. He was always working two jobs and he earned everything through hard work and honesty. He was a man who appreciated a dollar and lived simply without waste. John C. Dennis enjoyed spending time rabbit hunting, fishing, deer hunting, coon hunting and loved playing chess, checkers and cards. Poker was his favorite and he enjoyed winning. If you won, you deserved it and earned it. He would show you your mistake and give you a chance to correct yourself. John C. Dennis was straight forward. He didn’t want any handouts and would trade you what you had for what he had. He was a smart investor and had a business mind. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at the
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MAY 26, 2017 Burbage Funeral Home. Interment followed at Dennis Truitt Cemetery in Willards, Maryland. Arrangements are in the care of Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent to family at burbage@burbagefuneralhome.com. MARY FRANCIS CHRIEST Willards Mary Francis Chriest, of Willards, passed away at Johns Hopkins Hospital surrounded by family on April 17, 2017. Mary is survived by her husband, Timothy; mother and father, Patricia and John (Jack) Westaway; mother- and father-in-law, Jean Mary Chriest and John (Buzz) Chriest; aunts-in-law, Carolyn Bahr and Madeline Schaefer; uncle-in-law, Fritz Froehlich; sisters and brothers, Dianne and Alvin (Buster) Earll, Belinda and George Blosser and William (Billy) Carroll; brothers- and sisters-in-law, John and Laura Chriest Jr., Mary and Spike Jones and Gerry Chriest; goddaughter and niece, Miranda Jones; nieces and nephews, Douglas (Dougie) and Shannon Jackson Jr., Nicole and Carl (C.J.) Wilson, Bradley Mazen, Lilly Chriest, Jennifer Thurston, Jessica Carroll, Billy Carroll, Warren Schilling and Chris Schilling. She will also be missed by her two cats, Willie and Smokey. Mary loved family, friends and animals. Mary will be missed by all who were touched by her spirit and love. FREDERICK “RICK” JACKSON Ocean Pines Santa’s favorite sailor has cruised into the sunset. After a brief illness, Frederick “Rick” Jackson passed away on May 16, 2017. Born in Alexandria Virginia on May 3, 1949, Rick is the son of Becky Kaplan and the late Frederick Jackson. In 1980, Rick moved to Annapolis with his wife and their combined five children. There he indulged his deep love for sailing, taking weekends to In Loving Memory
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explore the Chesapeake Bay with his family on their boat. Once his children left the nest, he and his wife spent two years sailing to Bermuda, Massachusetts and Rick Jackson Key West. He was an active member of the Eastport Yacht Club, serving as the EYC commodore from 20112012, where he spearheaded the building of the new clubhouse, bringing a year’s-long EYC dream into reality. He is survived by his wife, Eileen, with whom he shared a love of Assateague pony-watching. His children and their spouses – John and Mary Beth Abruzzo, Matt and Leighann Abruzzo, Kara Jackson and James LeBlanc, Mark and Lindsay Abruzzo and Todd and Stephanie Jackson – will miss his hugs and weather forecasts. His grandchildren – Johnny, Isabella, Warren, Caiden, Masen, Madlyn and Tobin – will miss the gold coins he always pulled from their tiny ears. Not to mention the big guy in the red suit who always appeared at Christmastime, asking them what they wanted for the holiday. Among those that will dearly miss his laugh are his mother, Becky, and his brothers, Gary, Bill, Richard, Chris and Steve Jackson. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, May 28, 2017 at the Eastport Yacht Club, 317 First St., Annapolis, Maryland 21403, from 12-3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Eastport Yacht Club Foundation (www.eycfoundation.org/), a charity that teaches and encourages the love of sailing and bay stewardship. “But since it fell unto my lot That I should rise and you should not I gently rise and softly call Good night and joy be to you all So fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate’er befalls And gently rise and softly call Good night and joy be to you all”
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KAREN DOROTHEA TOCHTERMAN Berlin Karen Dorothea Tochterman, age 72, died peacefully on May 21, 2017 at home in Berlin, Maryland, after a struggle with lung cancer. Karen was born Sept. 10, 1944, in Baltimore, the daughter of Thomas J. Bradley Sr. and Dorothea Bradley. K. Tochterman Karen loved to dance and cook. Her family was her world. She was unaware of how great her creativity was. There was no doubt she could do anything she put her mind to. She truly loved and missed her late husband, Thomas George Tochterman, III, and her family finds comfort she will be dancing with him again. Karen is survived by her sister, Connie, and her husband, Jim Phipps; sister, Della, and her husband, Bob Maranto; brother, Tommy, and his past wife, Linda Bradley; daughter, Lisa, and her husband, Paulie Smith; daughter, Laurie Tochterman; son, TJ McGrath, Jr.; nephew, Vincent Maranto; and her grandson, Cruz Caiden Smith. Service will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Visitation is at 2 p.m. and the memorial service is at 3 p.m. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
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WORCESTER COUNTY SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND FY 2017/2018 REQUESTED OPERATING BUDGET The Worcester County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed FY 2017/2018 Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Operating Budget as requested by the Worcester County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division on: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 10:40 a.m. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room Room 1101 Government Center - One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 The Proposed Budget maintains the current solid waste tipping fees of $70 per ton for municipal waste and $80 per ton for construction and demolition debris. The homeowner convenience center permits will remain at $100 for the first two vehicles, and $100 for the third and additional vehicles within each household. As an option for homeowners, the “Pay-As-You-Throw” system will remain at a cost of $1 per bag for each 33-gallon bag disposed at any homeowner convenience center. Copies of the detailed budget are available for public inspection at the County Commissioners’ Office in Room 1103 of the County Government Center in Snow Hill or online at www.co.worcester.md.us. WORCESTER COUNTY 2017/2018 REQUESTED OPERATING BUDGET SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND Personnel Services..............................................................................................................................$2,186,153 Supplies & Materials...............................................................................................................................$61,055 Maintenance & Services.................................................................................................................... $1,138,500 Other Charges....................................................................................................................................... $666,475 Interfund Charges................................................................................................................................. $271,157 Debt Service........................................................................................................................................... $190,000 Capital Equipment & Depreciation...................................................................................................$1,393,000 TOTAL REQUESTED EXPENDITURES..................................................................... $5,906,340 Solid Waste Tipping Fees................................................................................................................... $3,480,000 Licenses & Permits................................................................................................................................$375,000 Recycling Revenue.................................................................................................................................$173,500 Penalties.....................................................................................................................................................$2,000 Interest.......................................................................................................................................................$5,000 Miscellaneous.........................................................................................................................................$230,000 Transfer from General Fund - Recycling.......................................................................................... $1,042,255 Transfer from General Fund - Homeowner Convenience Centers.....................................................$624,068 Transfer to Reserves........................................................................................................................ ($25,483) TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES............................................................................... $5,906,340 For additional information, contact the Worcester County Treasurer’s Office at 410-632-0686, ext. 1217.
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Decatur’s unified bocce ball squad wins gold at states
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 26, 2017) The fourth season of unified bocce ball at Stephen Decatur High School culminated with a gold medal during the state championship, held inside the football stadium at Washington College on May 18. “It was a hard-fought last game, especially when we were down,” Coach Keith Hall said. “The team did really well. It was a tough one.” The Stephen Decatur students were losing 9-3 with two minutes left and then quickly scored four points. In the last minute, they recorded three more points to win. “We beat the other team by one point. It was an intense game,” Coach Lauren Dorman said. “We will have to go back and get it again next year.” The six team-members went 3-2 during the regular season, before taking home first place in the district tournament, held May 4 in Fruitland, which was another intense match determined by a tiebreaker frame. Decatur students in the Division 3 District competed against teams from Worcester, Wicomico, Talbot, Somerset and Dorchester counties in Maryland. For those unfamiliar with the sport, there are four players to a team. By rolling or bouncing four colored balls, the object of the game is for one or more of the four balls to be closer than all opponents’ balls to the pallina, or small, white target ball. The first team to score 16 points or have the most in 30 minutes wins the game. During competitions, they play in a best-of-three game format. “It is similar to curling, but with bocce the target moves,” Hall said. “There is a lot of luck and strategy involved. The kids have so much fun and enjoy the friendly competition.” In 2016, Decatur students also won a gold medal at districts and took home the bronze during the state championship. “It’s a strategic sport – competitive – and a skill game,” Dorman said. “It is also fun to try and knock the other person’s ball. It is a cardiovascular workout, but you have to think at the same time.” Bocce ball is an ancient sport, which originated in the Roman Empire and is now played anywhere from backyards and on the beach, to international competitions in many countries. “I want the family-oriented game to be bigger than it is. Teach the sport to someone else and don’t let it die,” Dorman said. “I hope to have more players next year. People have been hearing and asking about playing. All my players from this season are coming back.”
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After winning the gold medal during the bocce ball state championship at Washington College on May 18, Stephen Decatur coaches and team members gather for a celebratory photo. Pictured, from left, are Coach Keith Hall, Madison Birckett, Toni Dixon, Eric Rimel, Zachary Birckett, Alyssa Webb, Erica Webb and Coach Lauren Dorman.
SD track athletes headed to states Woodland, Massey, Fischer, James, Davy and Berrie to compete in championship
(May 26, 2017) Six Stephen Decatur track and field athletes will compete in this weekend’s 3A state championship meet 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 Thursday, May 18 and Saturday, May 20, at Reservoir High School in Fulton, Maryland. “Overall, I think regionals went pretty well. The competition was tough and the weather was not ideal (super hot day one and cold and windy day two),” said Decatur Coach Jody Stigler. “I was especially pleased with the boys’ 1,600-meter relay team. We had six athletes qualify and a few athletes that just barely missed out on qualification, so I think it was successful overall.” Junior Tah’jeem Woodland earned a Bayside Conference title in the 400meter dash during the championship meet on May 10. He crossed the finish line first in the 400-meter dash during 3A East Region meet last week to take home a regional title. “It [50.31 seconds] wasn’t my fastest time, but I thought I did pretty well,” Woodland said. He got closes to his fastest time of the season – 49.34 seconds – in the
Bayside race (49.53 seconds). Although he is a bit nervous, Woodland said his goal is to get a PR at states and complete the race in under 49 seconds. “I think I can do it. I’m just going to get out and just run,” he said. Woodland also helped the 1,600meter relay team advance to the state championship. Woodland, seniors Wyatt Davy and Cameron James and sophomore Chad Fischer placed third in the regional 1,600-meter relay race (3:31.74). “After the 400 I didn’t want to run it, but they kept saying ‘we want this,’ so I was like, ‘OK,’” Woodland said. “I ran the 400 then the 200 finals [before the 1,600-meter relay].” The races were close together so after running in the 400- and 200meter dashes, Woodland was tired. His teammates convinced him to run in the relay and he was glad he did. “It’s great to win and go to states,” he said. “Our team felt confident that we could do what we needed to do to go to states in the 4x4,” James added. Woodland is not new to a state competition. He went to states while attending St. Georges Technical High School in Delaware last year. Davy also has state experience. He competed in the indoor track state meet this winter, participating in the high jump event. “It’s going to be fun,” Davy said. “You run your leg separately so it’s kind
of like you’re in an event by yourself, but when it comes together at the end you’re a team so everybody plays off each other…It’s the last race so you might as well try the best you can.” James and Fischer will make their state meet debut. “It’s pretty exciting. I was happy when we qualified,” James said. “We all stepped it up and ran better than we thought. We ran faster than we had this season.” “I’ve been trying to get here for two years and to go [to states] as a sophomore is pretty cool,” Fischer said. “I’m excited and nervous. All the teams are really good. “In an individual event, it’s more about yourself. In a relay, you have three other guys that depend on you to do your best and you’re depending on them to do their best,” he continued. Their regional time of 3:31.74 was the foursome’s best of the season. Their previous fastest time was 3:33.90, recorded during the Bayside championship, where they took first place and won the conference title. “We knew we needed to run fast because there were some fast schools at regionals,” James said. Woodland is slated to start the race for Decatur, followed by Fischer, James and Davy. Their goal is to break the school record of 3:28.21 set in 2010. “If we could get the school record that would be awesome,” Fischer said. See DECATUR Page 68
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Stephen Decatur outdoor track athletes, from left, senior Jared Massey, junior Tah’jeem Woodland, senior Cameron James, sophomore Chad Fischer, senior Wyatt Davy and freshman Caela Berrie will compete in the 3A state championship meet, held today and Saturday, at Morgan State University.
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Worcester Prep lax players earn honors for performance
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 26, 2017) Several players on the Worcester Prep boys’ lacrosse team were recognized with Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference honors after the championship game on May 12, which the Mallards won, 12-8 over Gunston Day in Berlin. Worcester also competes in the Metro Independent Lacrosse League. The Mallards outscored Bishop McNamara, 17-1, on May 8 in the MILL quarterfinals. The next day, Worcester faced Calverton in Berlin for the MILL semifinals. The visiting squad won 20-10. The players who earned All-MILL accolades were announced on Sunday. Worcester captains, seniors Patrick Petrera and Max Bisaha and juniors Tucker Brown and Sam Cantello, and
sophomores Cooper Richins and Cole Berry were named to the All-ESIAC Team and also presented MILL awards. Brown, Cantello and Bisaha were named to the All-MILL First Team. Brown, the ESIAC Player of the Year, led the team this year in scoring (68 goals), assists (24) and points (92). “If I didn’t have this team around me I definitely wouldn’t be able to put up some of the numbers I do,” Brown said. Cantello finished second with 59 goals and 23 assists, for 82 points. Petrera, who took home All-MILL Second Team distinction, chipped in with 28 goals and 16 assists, for 44 points this season. Richins, who led Worcester in ground balls (60), and Berry were presented MILL Honorable Mention awards.
Continued from Page 67 “Those are some of the fastest guys on the team. They are the three guys I want to go with.” Senior Jared Massey finished in fourth place in the pole vault event at regionals to qualify for the state meet for the first time. His record for the season was 10 feet and he matched it during the regional competition, even with using a heavier pole. Massey had to vault with a heavier pole because he didn’t make weigh. “It was a little hard to adjust to,” he said. “I’ve been trying to drop weight so I can use the pole I’ve been using.” As of Monday, he had just a few pounds left to lose. Massey only started pole vaulting for the first time about two months ago so to make it to states is a big accomplishment, he said. His goal is to clear 11 feet at states. “During practice I’m getting real close,” he said. “I think I’ve got a shot at getting it.” Massey took fifth in the triple jump (38 feet 11 inches) and just miss qualifying for states. Freshman Caela Berrie finished in seventh place in the regional high jump event, but her height of 4 feet 10 inches met the advancement standard to qualify for states. “I got my PR. I tried to clear 5 feet, but I missed,” she said. “My coach said if I fix my approach then I could probably clear 5 feet.” Qualifying for states as a freshman is a huge accomplishment, she added. “I was proud. I did not think I was going to get to go to states,” Berrie said. “I was going to tryout for lacrosse and in the beginning of the year I never thought I was going to make it to states, so I’m glad I did track instead.” Berrie said she is both excited and nervous for her first state appearance. Her high jump goal is 5 feet.
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Wor. Prep tennis teams capture ESIAC titles By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 26, 2017) The Worcester Prep girls’ and boys’ tennis teams both captured the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship titles during last Monday’s competition on the Salisbury University courts. The girls’ singles and doubles finals consisted of all Worcester players. “I was really happy with the girls’ play,” Prep Coach Cyndee Hudson said.
In the singles competition, freshman Annika Larsen earned an 8-5 victory over junior Anchita Batra. Senior captains Eva Parks and Stormy McGuiness had a tough battle in the doubles semifinal round. Trailing their Saints Peter & Paul opponent 7-4, the Worcester pair won the next five games to take the match 97. “They focused, got very determined then just came out and played fabulous,” Hudson said. After only a 10-minute break, Parks and McGuiness stepped on the
court to face teammates, freshmen Mesa Cammack and Saylor McGuiness, for the championship. Cammack and McGuiness came out on top 8-2. “I think they expended a lot of energy, mentally and physically, to come back [in the semifinals],” Hudson said of the senior duo. “They were disappointed, but they were glad Worcester Prep still won,” Hudson added. Worcester had won the ESIAC team title for 10 consecutive years, but Saints Peter & Paul took the
award in 2016. The Lady Mallards were adamant to bring the title back to Berlin this year and they were successful. “It was nice to win the team title again,” Hudson said. “They were very determined to win this year.” Worcester’s boys’ team captured its third consecutive ESIAC team title. In the boys’ doubles finals, Prep sophomore Colin Miller and junior Brenner Maull took on teammates, senior captain Zach Wilson and sophSee WOR Page 70
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Wor. tennis players go head-to-head in finals Continued from Page 69 omore Will Todd. Miller and Maull were victorious, 8-5. “It was pretty entertaining to watch. They each had their own style,” Worcester Coach Terry Underkoffler said. “Colin and Brenner are attack-minded at the net. They’re aggressive at the net and try to win points on the volley or overhead. Zach and Will are finesse players and like to split the other team on passing shots.” Senior captain Adam Pizza and sophomore Dominic Anthony participated in the singles competition. They both lost in the first round. Players who advanced to the ESIAC finals earned All-Conference honors. Worcester athletes named to the All-ESIAC Team were Larsen, Batra, Cammack, Parks, both McGui-
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ness girls, Miller, Maull, Todd and Wilson. The winners of the boys’ and girls’ singles competitions were named Player of the Year. Larsen took home the title as a freshman. The girls’ teams finished the season 13-0. “Everyone improved their skills as the season went on,” Hudson said. “I was tickled with the progress they all made.” Hudson presented the MVP award to doubles partners, Parks and McGuiness, who played together from freshman to senior year. Over their four-year career, the pair went
31-0 during regular-season play. Most of them were 8-0 wins. They finished 31-2 overall. Larsen received the Most Improved award and Hudson gave her Coach’s award to Batra. The team will graduate five players, three of whom were starters. With a number of underclassmen in the starting line-up, Hudson expects the team to be strong next season if the players continue to work on their skills. The boys’ squad went 9-2 this year. Against conference opponents, Worcester won 25 of the 28 matches played this season.
“It was a pretty good season, especially for a young team. We’re only graduating two seniors,” Underkoffler said. “There was a lot of improvement throughout the season.” The young squad – a majority of the players are sophomores – earned valuable experience this year and Underkoffler expects the team to be solid next season with them returning. Underkoffler presented the team MVP award to Pizza. Wilson received the Coach’s award and sophomore Graham Hammond earned Most Improved.
District VIII competition stiff for SD
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 26, 2017) Eight Stephen Decatur tennis players competed in the District VIII tournament, held May 16-17, in Cambridge. Unfortunately, most of the Seahawks were eliminated in the first round. “I thought they played well. Everybody played competitively,” said Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood. “Competition was tough. We got lower-middle seeds, which put us against upper-middle seeds. Overall, I was happy with the way everybody played.” Sophomore Jonathan Petito was the only Decatur athlete to get a win in the first round. Seeded eighth, Petito topped ninth-seeded Karl Banks of Colonel Richardson, 6-2, 6-0. “He got a good seed. It was nice for him to get a win,” said Decatur Coach Steve Berquist. “He’s only in 10th grade so to win a match at districts was a pleasant surprise.” He lost to the No. 1 seed, Ryan
Santmyer, who went on to win the singles title, in the second round. Junior Laila Mirza participated in the girls’ singles division, and sophomore Grace Beres and senior Megan McConnell teamed up for doubles. Senior captain Brennan Holloway and sophomore Trevor Hayes paired up for doubles competition. Senior captains Kat Harrell and Josh Domingo came together for mixed doubles during the district tournament. The Decatur girls’ team finished the season with an 8-5 record. “We did pretty well. The highlight was beating Parkside (4-3),” Greenwood said. “The girls were young this year. It will be interesting to see if we can work on improving during the offseason.” The squad will graduate four players, all of whom were starters. There will be holes to fill next year, but many of the underclassmen did see time on the court this season. “We’ll have a relatively young team, but with experience. Hopefully,
everyone will work in the offseason,” Greenwood said. “I was happy with their performance when they did play and I look forward to their contributions next year.” Greenwood presented the team MVP award to Beres. His Coach’s Awards went to McConnell and senior Olivia Rorke. Rorke also received the Sportsmanship Award. The Most Improved award was given to sophomore Sofia Gordy. The boys’ team went 7-6 this year. “It was a great season. We haven’t finished above .500 in a couple years,” Berquist said. “It was a nice group of kids. We had great leadership from Josh and Brennan.” The squad finished the 2016 season 6-6, an improvement over 2015 when the Seahawks went 2-12. Their last winning season before this year was 2014, when Decatur logged an 86 record. “It was one of the strongest seasons we’ve had in the last few years,” Berquist said. “The five seniors’ expeSee COACHES Page 71
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SD girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lax squad falls in state semifinals By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 26, 2017) After several lightning delays last Friday, the Stephen Decatur â&#x20AC;&#x201C; C. Milton Wright girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lacrosse 3A/2A state semifinal game at Mt. Hebron High School in Ellicott City had to be postponed to the following day. The teams played about 21 minutes before the match was called with a little over four minutes remaining in the first half. C. Milton Wright led 5-2 at the time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would go back on the field and play for five minutes or so then a ref would see lightning and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be sent back inside for 30 minutes. I lost track of how many times that happened,â&#x20AC;? Decatur Coach Sara Braniecki said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was also another issue â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one of the four light stacks was out, so a portion of the field was getting very dark. So even if we continued to wait out the lightning delays (which we wanted to do since we had traveled so far), as it got darker, it was becoming unsafe in that area of the field.â&#x20AC;?
Some of the girls stayed overnight, while others headed home. Unfortunately the charter bus the Decatur team took to the game broke down/got stuck on an incline, Braniecki said, so it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t there when the Seahawks were ready to leave. Eventually it did return, but the players who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spend the night had already got rides back to Berlin with parents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatever mess you can think of, it happened. It was crazy,â&#x20AC;? Braniecki added. Because Mt. Hebron had games scheduled for Saturday, the remainder of the Decatur â&#x20AC;&#x201C; C. Milton Wright match was played at Northeast High School in Pasadena. The C. Milton Wright Mustangs won 12-5 to advance to the state championship. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The girls were pumped. Mentally we were there, but it felt like the first part (Friday night) never really happened,â&#x20AC;? Braniecki said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So we started already down by three, then only had about 29 minutes of lacrosse left to play. They played hard, but we never really found our rhythm.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just before they called the game on Friday night, our defense finally came together and started making good plays and was communicating, then it was over,â&#x20AC;? she continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a struggle. We were playing catch-up.â&#x20AC;? Senior captain Christina Romano and Victoria Kerkovich, also a senior, scored two goals each. Senior captain Lexie VanKirk had one. Despite being behind, Braniecki said the Seahawks fought until the end. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not our best performance, certainly not our best situation to be in, unfortunately it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all come together for us,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were girls that made great plays though, and throughout the whole situation of mayhem they all stuck together as a team. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing more I could ask for than that.â&#x20AC;? Decatur finished the season with a 12-5 overall record. The Seahawks also captured their fourth consecutive 3A/2A East Region championship title. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have our strongest per-
Mako Mania to take place June 2-4 By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 26, 2017) Winter is over, spring is in full force and fishing enthusiasts are eager to get back on the water as the 2017 tournament season is now underway. Final registration for the 21st annual Mako Mania, presented by Bahia Marina Tournaments, will be Thursday, June 1, beginning at 4 p.m. at Bahia Marina on 22nd Street, bayside. A captainsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meeting will follow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There has been a lot of interest. It seems like everyone is anxious to get out fishing,â&#x20AC;? Mako Mania co-Director Earl Conley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It looks like the warmer water is pushing in just in time for the tournament. The first week of June is usually good for mako fishing.â&#x20AC;? The entry fee is $500 per boat for up to four anglers. Two additional anglers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to make a six-person team â&#x20AC;&#x201D;
may be added to a boat at $50 each. There will be a one-day (different team) entry fee of $300 for charter boats. To be eligible, the boat must already be entered with a team that is fishing two of the three tournament days. The third day may be fished with a different group. Anglers will fish two of three days, Friday through Sunday, June 2-4. 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 and mako sharks and bluefish. Some sharks have been caught, but the real story is the bluefish bite â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which has been plentiful. Last Friday, Conley went fishing for flounder in the bay and ended up with about 30 bluefish bites.
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formances early on, but sometimes thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK for a team because by the end our play looked infinitely better,â&#x20AC;? Braniecki said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By the end, the girls were working well together, being disciplined, communicating on defense [and] transitioning well through the midfield. It was definitely a year with a lot of progress.â&#x20AC;? The team will graduate nine players. Seven of them will be playing lacrosse for their respective colleges. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a big team this year, so although we graduate nine, I still have so much talent returning. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited for next year,â&#x20AC;? Braniecki said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a lot of really hard workers returning. I think we will certainly have some rebuilding to do, but at the same time, we have the personnel there to make it a good season next year.â&#x20AC;?
Coaches pleased with performance during â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;17 season Continued from Page 70 rience helped us dominate in the wins we had and compete in the loses.â&#x20AC;? Four of the five seniors were fulltime starters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re losing a lot. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll definitely have some spots to fill,â&#x20AC;? Berquist said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll probably have a lot of new faces next year. A few boys said they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come out this year because we were so loaded.â&#x20AC;? Berquist presented MVP awards to Domingo and Holloway. He gave Coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Awards to seniors Drayton Hoffman and Egor Reznikov. Petito received the Unsung Hero award and Hayes was named Rookie of the Year. Berquist will look to them to help lead the squad next year. Several underclassmen got playing time this year and will come back with varsity experience in 2018.
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OCMC’s Memorial Day tourney this weekend
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 26, 2017) 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 organizers changed 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. It was a big boost to the tournament so the tuna and shark categories were included last year and they are also available for the 2017 event. Tuna and mako sharks have been caught around the canyon fishing areas offshore, while the bluefish bite has been hot in the bay and surf, said Franky Pettolina, OCMC president and tournament co-director. Eightto 10-pounders have been reeled in regularly. Historically, about 10-12 miles offshore over the past few years was where anglers would see that type of action, he added. Pettolina is expecting some big bluefish to be caught during the tournament “close to home.” “It’s probably the best year for
bluefish since the early 80s. It’s been constant every day,” he said. “It’s been a longer stretch of better fishing. Ocean City, Indian River, Cape May, the whole stretch is spectacular for bluefish. I haven’t seen anything like this.” Registration for the 2017 tournament begins at 6:30 p.m. today, Friday, at the Marlin Club on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. A captain’s 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 27 or Sunday, May 28. 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 4-6:30 p.m. Prize money will be awarded to anglers who hook the three heaviest fish in each division. The minimum tournament size for bluefish is 12 inches. The weight minimums for tuna and mako is 30 and 100 pounds, respectively. Added entry-level calcuttas, or
side wagers, ranging in cost from $100-$500 are available for bluefish and meatfish (tuna and mako shark). Participating in the additional calcuttas increase the prize money payout for top fish. 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. This year’s awards have been custom made by Jeff Auxer of Jeffrey Auxer Designs in Berlin. Fourteen boats entered into the Ocean City Marlin Club’s seventh annual Memorial Day Tournament last year and $6,120 was paid out to the winners. Grande Pez took first and second place in the tuna division with 46.2and 43-pound yellowfin. The crew was awarded $5,436. A Salt Weapon III placed third with a 42.2-pound yellowfin. The fish was worth $684. The Barbara Rose’s 13-, 12.6- and 11.4-pound bluefish swept the category. The team did not sign up for the added-entry level calcuttas so the crew did not win any prize money for the catches. No mako sharks were weighed. A check for $2,000 was presented to the Catherine & Charles Kratz Me-
morial Foundation and Scholarship Fund. For more information, call 410213-1613. To learn more about the Catherine & Charles Kratz Memorial Foundation and Scholarship Fund, visit www.kratzmemorialfoundation.com.
Mako Mania saw record payout and participation in ‘16 Continued from Page 71 The crew that releases the most sharks will receive 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. An awards ceremony will take place after the scale closes on the final fishing day. It was a record year for the 20th annual Mako Mania in 2016, with the most participation and payout awarded to the winners. A total of 270 anglers fished on 58 boats. Prize money distributed for the winning catches was $103,240. For more information, call Bahia Marina at 410-289-7438.
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Contingencies in contracts provide buyer safety nets
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Owner Sal Fasano shows off the full bar at Rare & Rye, which has two dozen bar seats with a focus on whiskeys, ryes and bourbons, on 32nd Street.
Unique selections at Rare & Rye Sip on whiskey or bourbon while tasting special food offerings on 32nd Street
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 26, 2017) Rare & Rye offers interesting food pairings in a rustic atmosphere with an emphasis on whiskey and bourbon, which is connected to the La Quinta Inn and Suites on 32nd Street. “We want the food to speak for itself and have people coming back for it,” owner Sal Fasano said. “We are very different than restaurants in the immediate area. There are a lot of casual or high-end places. We are right in the middle. We have a unique atmosphere with whiskey and rye themes.” There are more than a dozen soups, salads, small plates and cheese boards including a crab Cobb salad, day-boat scallops, a harvest stew with brisket, briebaked oysters, Baja shrimp, cabby mac, and grilled lamb lollipops on the menu. “The most popular [menu items] have been the grilled lamb lol-
lipops, the [standard] burger and the grilled ribeye,” Fasano said. “The flatbreads have been very popular too. Everything our chef, Stuart Diepold, does is fantastic.” Diners can choose between five sandwiches paired with fries and a pickle, such as a crab cake on a potato roll, a white-cheddar burger on a sweet buttermilk kaiser roll, pork barbecue with cole slaw on a potato roll, and a shaved pastrami sub on a marbled pumpernickel roll. There are nine entrées: salmon, duck breast, prosciutto-wrapped chicken, a pork chop, broiled crab cakes, pasta, braised short ribs, rockfish and a grilled ribeye. The popular 20-ounce bone-in ribeye comes with creamy fingerling potato and kale hash, asparagus, and thyme-roasted pearl onions. Steamer options include shrimp, clams, mussels and a boil basket, which comes with steamed shrimp, middle neck clams, Old Bay sausage, Maryland crab meat, roasted tomatoes, local corn, and fingerling potatoes in a white wine broth and a baguette. Four flatbreads round out the
menu including a four-cheese, chicken breast with bleu cheese, a Paella pie and a buffalo mozzarella cheese with sun-dried tomatoes and chiffonade basil. The restaurant also has a children’s menu with a cheeseburger, grilled chicken and hot dog sliders, chicken fingers, breaded shrimp, and pasta. “We wanted to have an eclectic menu with as much variety as possible,” Fasano said. “Everything from the regular to the specialty drink menu has had nothing but rave reviews.” A full bar has two dozen bar seats with a focus on whiskeys, ryes and bourbons. “We have about two dozen whiskeys, bourbons and ryes to choose from and we will add as we go along,” Fasano said. “When doing research for the restaurant we saw [whiskeys, ryes and bourbons] were popular with millennials and that segment of the liquor market is making a comeback.” Rare & Rye officially opened on May 12, introducing its rustic and industrial look. Natural tones and See DINE Page 74
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (May 26, 2017) Purchasing a new home is normally the biggest investment you’ll ever make and once you’ve bought a home, it’s a decision you can’t easily reverse. Contracts of sale offer various contingency clauses that allow you to negotiate the contract or possibly render the contract null and void. Some of the main contingencies in contracts are: • Financing contingency—This allows you to spell out the terms of your financing such as amount of down payment, maximum interest rate, loan type (such as FHA, VA, etc.), and the timeframe in which the lender has to obtain commitment of financing. • Home Inspection contingency— This contingency offers you the chance to inspect the home for major issues in mechanical and structural systems of the house. A home inspection contingency does not always offer a buyer an unconditional right of rescission, but it can be requested specifically. The timeframe allowed for the home inspection to be completed is usually within five to 14 days from the date of contract acceptance, and the inspection addendum language is very specific as to when buyers and sellers must respond to each other when repairs are requested, or the buyer can lose their ability to void the contract based on the inspection findings. • Appraisal contingency—This contingency usually works where if the appraisal value of the home comes in for less than what you offered, you can request that the seller reduce the price accordingly, or the contract can be voided. However, FHA loans must appraise at the contract price, so the appraisal contingency is built into the FHA addendum language in essence. Other options with an appraisal contingency include the buyer and seller meeting at an agreed upon price, or if it doesn’t affect ability to obtain financing, the buyer can accept the appraisal even if it’s less than the appraisal value. There are several other contingencies available, such as mold inspections, chimney inspections, well/septic inspections and Homeowners Association/ Condo Association contingencies. The fine print and the timeframes are very important when it comes to contingencies in a contract, so be sure to pay attention and read and discuss your contracts thoroughly with your licensed Realtor. — Lauren Bunting is an Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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Dine on brie oysters, grilled lamb lollipops or flatbreads Continued from Page 73 materials include a wood bar, stone finishings and greenery. An upstairs dining room holds the majority of restaurant patrons with about 125 seats available. There are about 30 seats outdoors and a canopy will be set up with sky views of Ocean City. “The location is key and everybody adds something to the corner,” Fasano said. “It is a great spot for variety whether you want sushi, fine dining, a glass of wine, or to party. There is something for everyone on this corner.” In the coming weeks, Rare & Rye will offer room service to La Quinta Inn and Suites. Carryout will also be available in the near future. “A big advantage of being con-
nected to the hotel is we can offer a lot of deals and discounts for guests,” Fasano said. Owners plan to have limited hours in the offseason and will close sometime after the New Year for a few months. Rare & Rye is open seven days a week from 5 p.m. until slow, which could be anywhere between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. On July 1, the restaurant will open at 11 a.m. for lunch. For a full menu, visit www.rareandrye.com or call 410-213-7273 for more information. KARA HALLISSEY/OCEAN CITY TODAY
Rare & Rye offers interesting food pairings in a rustic atmosphere with an emphasis on whiskey and bourbon, which is connected to the La Quinta Inn and Suites on 32nd Street.
Free seminars in Ocean Pines to be presented in June
(May 26, 2017) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will offer free seminars this May and June. The seminars, which are open to the public, will be held at the Ocean Pines Community Center at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. On Tuesday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to noon, Home Instead Senior Care will host a seminar on the importance of vitamins and minerals as we age. Participants will learn about the suggested intake of those supplements and how they can affect health. Then on Thursday, June 29, Todd Peenstra with Peenstra Antiques Appraisals will return with his popular antiques appraisal show. Peenstra, a nationally known antiques and art appraiser, specializes in appraisals for estate settlements, tax donations, estate planning, downsizing and insurance issues. Participants may register up to two items each for appraisal including jewelry, furniture, glass, porcelain, art work, silver and coins an hour before the shows. Show times are scheduled for 3-4:30 p.m. and 6:308 p.m. Although there is no cost to attend these seminars, spaces are limited and advance registration is required. To register, call the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052. Information regarding additional recreational programs, including an online version of the Ocean Pines Activity Guide, is available at www.OceanPines.org.
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Taylor Bank gives $200K to AGH Campaign for the Future (May 26, 2017) The Atlantic General Hospital Campaign for the Future recently received a donation of $200,000 from Taylor Bank for upcoming projects including the new John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center. Taylor Bank has been a steadfast supporter of Atlantic General Hospital and Health System since its inception. Since then the organization has donated $194,500 to the hospital and health system through various campaigns including previous expansion campaigns, as well as the annual Anniversary Celebration and annual Golf Classics. The new $200,000 donation is the largest single donation granted by Taylor Bank to any not-forprofit organization in the banks history. “We’re extremely grateful for the commitment shown to our not-for-profit community hospital and the generous support of local organizations like Taylor Bank,” said Campaign for the Future CoChair Jack Burbage. “The way healthcare services are delivered is changing, but Atlantic General’s commitment to state-ofthe-art medicine only grows stronger. We can help AGH meet the challenges of providing the very best healthcare services right here – close to home.” “We are delighted to assist Atlantic General Hospital and Health System in the Campaign for the Future fundraising,” said Ray Thompson, Taylor Bank president and chief executive office. “We recognize the vital role Atlantic General Hospital plays in providing high quality healthcare and other services to our local area residents and we believe our donation demonstrates the bank’s commitment and investment in our local communities.” The funds raised during the $10 million Atlantic General Campaign for the Future will allow Atlantic General Hospital to complete $35 million in capital projects. Among them is construction of a new 18,000-square-foot full service cancer care center, completion of a women’s health center in West Ocean City, renovation of existing surgical facilities and
expansion of emergency services within Atlantic General Hospital as well as improvements to inpatient care areas. To date, the Foundation has already secured $3 million of the $10 million goal in pledges, commitments and grants. The new 18,000-square-foot Regional Cancer Care Center, which is to be built on hospital-owned property at the corner of Route 113 and Old Ocean City Boulevard (Route 346) in Berlin, will provide one centrally-located, convenient facility for the care and treatment of individuals with cancer and blood disorders. In addition to existing medical oncology and chemotherapy infusion services and integrative therapies, the new center will include radiation oncology; PET imaging; laboratory services; community education and support facilities; and telemedicine technology that will allow patients and their physicians to consult with other cancer care experts, preventing unnecessary travel for consultation and follow up care for patients who may require more intensive cancer care services. Construction is due to begin in July 2017, with completion in early 2018. Atlantic General Hospital has been providing quality health care to the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties in Maryland and Sussex County, Delaware since May 1993. Built by the commitment and generosity of a dedicated community, the hospital’s state-of-the-art facility in Berlin, combines old-fashioned personal attention with the latest in technology and services. It provides quality specialty care such as weight loss surgery, orthopedics, outpatient infusion and chemotherapy for individuals with cancer or blood/autoimmune disorders and a comprehensive women’s diagnostic center. Atlantic General Health System, its network of more than 40 primary care providers and specialists, care for residents and visitors throughout the region. For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org.
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Graduate Grace Masten, broker of Sea Grace at North Beach Realtors in Ocean City and a member of the Coastal Association of Realtors’ (CAR) Board of Directors, was among 21 graduates from the Maryland Association of Realtors (MAR) 17th annual Leadership Academy honored during ceremonies held recently in Annapolis. The MAR Leadership Academy was formed by Realtors who understand the important role they play in their community and the need to enhance the leadership skills, knowledge and competencies of fellow Realtors interested in making a difference in their personal lives and in their communities. Masten has been a Realtor since 1981 and a broker since 1985. She currently serves as a director on the CAR Board of Directors and chairs the association’s
Rentals Task Force, while also serving on the Finance Committee. In the past, she has served on the Professional Standards, Grievance, New Members, Community Service, BroGrace Masten ker, Strategic Planning and Association Executive Search committees. Masten is the incoming state chair for the Maryland/DC Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation, as well as the CRS Local Networking Group director for the Eastern Shore of Maryland. She holds the Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation and is a secondary member of the Mid-Shore Board of Realtors in Easton and the Sussex County Association of Realtors in Delaware. Masten received the W.H.C. Wilson Continued on Page 76
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BUSINESS BRIEFS Continued from Page 75 Memorial Scholarship award, presented by 2008 MAR President Ilene Kessler. The scholarship is administered through the Leadership Academy and is awarded to the graduate who best demonstrates integrity, a desire to lead, and a high ethical standard, both professionally and through community involvement. The award covers the cost of Masten’s tuition for the program. Masten was also awarded the David E. Maclin Humanitarian Award, by her peers, as the graduate who best demonstrated Maclin’s character and ideals through faith, integrity and a deep commitment to community and real estate endeavors. This award was created by colleagues from the Class of 2002. This is the second year in a row that a CAR member has been the recipient of the David E. Maclin Humanitarian Award, as local Realtor. Board member Joseph Wilson received the honor last year. Masten was the first ever graduate to receive both awards in the same year.
Marketing executive Shore United Bank announces that W. Thomas “Tom” Mears, has joined the company as a market executive. Mears will be responsible for business development in the Lower Eastern Shore that includes Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset counties of Maryland and Accomack, Virginia. He will lead a team of commercial banking professionals at its new Loan Production Office located in
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PEACE OF MIND Sponsored by the Ocean City and Ocean Pines Chambers of Commerce, owners Rick and Amy Coleman and their daughter, Allyson, cut the ribbon at the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce in West Ocean City, April 12, opening their new Ocean City Secure Condo Watch business. They offer winterizing, security, contractor and utility checks, pre-storm prep and post-storm checks and even a grocery stocking service. For information, visit www.ocsecurecondowatch.com.
West Ocean City. Mears is a graduate of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics. He is also a graduate of the University of Maryland Banking School, University of Oklahoma Commercial Banking School and Leadership Maryland. Prior to joining Shore United Bank, Mears worked at Hampton Roads Bankshares Inc., as the president of Commercial Banking where he was responsible for the commercial banking functions for Shore Bank and the Bank of Hampton Roads.
Mears began his career in banking in 1989 as a management trainee with Peninsula Bank, later known as Mercantile Peninsula Bank, where he held various leadership posiTom Mears tions as a branch manager, credit manager and a regional president and market executive. From January 2011 to February of 2016, Mears served as president and CEO of Shore Bank and president of Commercial Lending at Hampton Roads
Bankshares, where he was responsible for commercial banking and loan production offices on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and Maryland. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Mears dedicates most of his volunteer time to Boy Scout Troop 225, where both of his sons are working to earn the Eagle Scout rank. He is a former Council Board of Director with the Boy Scouts of America Delmarva, and was the past president of the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore. Mears resides in Berlin with his wife, Laura, and their two sons, Davis and Will.
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Inside Going Out Taylor Sloan emorial Day Weekend is the kickoff to summer 2017. I’m sure everyone is ready for ice cold beverages in their swimwear while boating, laying out or at a beach bar. Hopefully you have great friends that will share memories to last a lifetime. Check out a few of the bars and restaurants below this weekend. You are guaranteed delicious meals, service and good vibes. The Big Easy on 60, 60th Street, is open daily, serving lunch and dinner Monday through Thursday, with breakfast offered Friday at 9 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. Come to The Big Easy on 60 for happy hour this week, noon to 6 p.m. Drink specials include $5 frozen drinks, crushes and import beers, $3.50 rails/house wines, $3 domestic beer and $2 off specialty cocktails. Food specials include $6 appetizers. Don’t miss $3 Abita beer Sundays with Bryan Russo playing 5-8 p.m. Visit www.thebigeasyon60.com for more info. BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street, happy hour is 4-7 p.m. at the bar. Drink specials include $2.25 Miller Lite, Coors Light and Natural Light cans, $1.75 domestic draft mugs, $3 domestic draft pints, $3.25 domestic bottles, $3.50 happy hour premium beers and $4.50 imports. Food specials include a pretzel dog and fries for $4.99, hot fingers and fries, $5.99, and $7.99 pork barbecue sliders. Get the entire menu, lunch or dinner, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. daily. Friday, May 26, catch Tranzfusion at 9 p.m. Saturday, May 27, hear the Tommy Edward band, and Sunday, listen to Tear the Roof Off starting at 9 p.m. For more, visit www.bjsonthewater.com. Bourbon Street on the Beach, 116th Street, offers happy hour 3-7 p.m. daily, which includes $2 Natural Light, $2.50 drafts, $3.50 rail drinks, $5 house wine and margaritas and $6 hurricanes and crushes. Food specials include $1 oysters, $8 char grilled oysters, $9 wings and $8 half-pound burgers. Friday, May 26, catch Dave Sherman, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, don’t miss See INSIDE Page 79
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Boy Scout Troop #261 from Ocean City salute fallen veterans during the 2016 Memorial Day ceremony at the American Legion Post #166 on 24th Street. Pictured, from left, are Scout Master Kenny Nichols, Cub Scout Ben Busko and Boy Scouts Kurt Leinemann, Michaelson Capuano, Nick Coleman, Andrew Busko and Jon Hanley. The 2017 ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. on Monday at the American Legion.
Memorial Day activities planned Patriotic ceremonies, light shows, parade and arts and crafts festival on tap
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 26, 2017) There are a number of activities to choose from in and around Ocean City this Memorial Day weekend, from patriotic ceremonies and light displays to a parade and arts and crafts show. Here are a few events taking place in the resort and surrounding areas, Friday through Memorial Day Monday, May 29: Ocean City: •The 17th annual Spring Arts and Craft show returns to the 40th Street convention center this Saturday and Sunday with about 56 vendors selling garden accessories, clothing, jewelry, homemade soy candles, florals, nautical items, wax melts, diffusers, homemade soaps, skin care products, wood crafts, wreaths, tote bags, purses, pillows, stained glass windows, handmade chocolates, fudge and dip mixes. “There are a lot of one-of-a-kind handmade items by the vendors, which you can’t get anywhere but the show,” said Janice Cropper, the show’s organizer. Free face painting for children will take place Saturday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the lobby of the convention center.
Town Cats and Delmarva Cat Connection will bring its cats and kittens for adoption as well as gifts for pets and Wags & Wishes based out of Cambridge will have rescue puppies to adopt along with snacks and toys for purchase. The First State Marine Corps League will be on hand recruiting members and collecting funds for wounded warriors. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 800OC-OCEAN. •New this summer, 100 Nights of Lights, debuts on Memorial Day weekend near North Division Street and will 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 410289-2800 or email infoevent@specialeventpro.com. •Visitors and residents can check out a free showing of “Surf’s Up 2: WaveMania” at Northside Park on 125th Street this Friday at 8:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket. Drinks, popcorn and candy will be available for
purchase. If it rains, the movie will be shown inside the gym at Northside Park. For more information, contact Mike Grogan at 410-250-0125. •The Dunes Manor Hotel on 28th Street and Baltimore Avenue will host the American Legion Synepuxent Post 166 Color Guard procession oceanside starting at 8 a.m. 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 with Chaplin’s Ben Dawson and Teddy Rozzano. Rosie Garlitz of Unit #166 will offer the Poem Flanders Field 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. •American Legion Post 166 will host a Memorial Day service at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 29, at its facility on 24th Street. Chaplin Ben Dawson will give the Invocation while Chaplin Teddy Rozzano offers the Benediction. ComSee EVENTS Page 78
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Events in Ocean City, Pines, Berlin Continued from Page 77 mander Tom Wengert will welcome those in attendance. Representatives from the First State Marine Corps League, Unit 166 American Legion Auxiliary, Chapter #166 American Legion Riders, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #1091 and Sons of the American Legion #166 will each say a few words. In addition, the Ocean City Lions Club and Elks of Ocean City will also participate in the event. The Troop 261 Boy Scouts, Pack 261 Cub Scouts and Unit 166 Junior Auxiliary will lay the wreath during the service. The event features a posteverlasting moment, firing of the volley salute and “Taps” will be played. There will be light refreshments served after the ceremony, which is free and open to the public. For more information, call Commander Wengert at 443-994-2513. Ocean Pines: •The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation will host its 12th 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. “The ceremony will feature patriotic music and pageantry, honoring the servicemen and women who gave their lives for our freedom,” said Marie Gilmore, a Veterans Memorial volunteer. MC Timaree Sparks, officer in charge of the United States Coast Guard in Ocean City, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s event. DJ Batman will be the master of ceremonies where Gold Star Mothers and former American POW’s will be honored. The Delmarva Chorus, Frank Nanna and the WWIIunes, Todd Crosby and Randy Lee Ashcraft will perform patriotic music during the hour-long event.
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, vice commander of the South Eastern Shore District of the American Legion, will be the emcee. Chaplain Teddy Rozzano will say a prayer and Rosie Garlitz will read the World War I poem, “In Flanders Fields.” Comments will be made by members of the General Assembly of Maryland, Del. Mary Beth Carozza and Sen. Jim Mathias. Kelly Quinn, president of the Mystic Harbour Association, will place the memorial wreath at the flag pole. 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 by bugler Johan Nykvist. Rosie Garlitz will lead everyone in singing “God Bless America.” For more information, call Garlitz at 443-735-1942. •The American Legions, Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion and Legion Riders of Chapter #166 in northern Worcester County will be coming together for a Memorial Service Ceremony on Sunday, May 28, at 8 a.m. in front of Stevenson Methodist Church on Main Street in Berlin.
Sen. Jim Mathias will be the keynote speaker. The American Legion color and honor guard of Boggs-Disharoon Post #123 and Duncan-Showell Post #231 will raise the U.S. Flag. Members of the two posts and their auxiliary will lay wreaths at the flag pole in honor of those who are deceased. Following the memorial service, events continue at Boggs-Disharoon American Legion Post #123 on Old Ocean City Blvd. beginning at 9:15 a.m. The color guard, members of the post and the auxiliary will lay a wreath at their memorial. The rifle team will fire the volley salute followed by “Taps.” For more information, call the American Legion in Ocean City at 410289-3166. •Berlin kicks off Memorial Day Monday with its annual Ole-Fashioned Memorial Day celebration and parade, which will honor the late Jesse H. Turner, who served as parade chairman since its inception. Festivities will kick off at 9 a.m. with patriotic activities presented by the Duncan-Showell Post #231 of the American Legion, visiting Whaleyville Pullets United Methodist Church, Curtis United Methodist Church in Bishopville and Saint Paul and New Bethel Church cemeteries in Berlin to honor deceased veterans. The parade will begin at Stephen 7¶Decatur Middle School on Seahawk Road at 11 a.m. and proceed down the usual parade route to Dr. William Henry Park on Flower Street in Berlin. Barbara Purnell, winner of the 2017 Berlin Award presented by the Berlin Lions Club, will serve as grand marshal of the parade and will be accompanied by her granddaughter, recently elected Snow Hill Councilwoman LaToya Purnell. Worcester County Commissioner Diana Purnell will also join them. “I’m happy to be in the parade for Jesse [Turner],” Barbara Purnell said.
MC Timaree Sparks, officer in charge of the United States Coast Guard in Ocean City, will be the keynote speaker at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial on Monday during the Memorial Day ceremony, beginning at 11 a.m.
Parade organizers promised a full day of fun and excitement to commemorate the day and to honor Turner, who worked diligently every year to plan the celebration. Children can enjoy a moon bounce and many other planned games and activities on the Berlin Community Improvement Association grounds on Flower Street near the multipurpose building. Vendors will sell fish and chicken, snowballs, drinks and other food items the parking lot area. For more information, contact parade committee chair Gabriel Purnell at 410-641-1988. •The fifth annual “Seasons of Life” 5K memorial run and walk will take place Saturday, May 27, at 8 a.m. in Berlin. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church on Flower Street and costs $15. Advance admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids 10 and under. News anchor Paul Butler from WBOC will MC and there will be food in addition to weapon demonstrations from martial artist and retired Philadelphia police officer, Benjamin Welburn. For more information, contact Bertha Purnell at 410-641-0713.
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33 RPM, 8-11 p.m. Sunday, listen to Sandra Dean, 7-10 p.m., and Monday catch Just Jay, 6-9 p.m. To hear more, call 443-664-2896. Buddy’s Crabs and Ribs, 221 Wicomico Street, has happy hour 46 p.m. Monday through Thursday and noon to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Specials include rail drinks and 16-ounce domestic aluminum bottle for $3, $4 calls and $5 imports and local brews. Happy hour food items include fresh oysters, fried cod fingers, sautéed mussels, steamed clams, steamed shrimp, chicken wings and Wicomico Street crab and bacon fries. To hear more, call 410-289-0500. Captain’s Table, 15th Street, is open daily for breakfast and dinner. Monday through Saturday breakfast is served 7-11:30 a.m. Sunday, breakfast is offered 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, indulge in $3 Bloody Mary’s and mimosas. Dinner and lite fare starts at 5 p.m. daily. Happy hour is 5-7 p.m. Drink specials include $1.50 Miller Lite drafts and $1 off house wines and premium rail cocktails. Enjoy music by Phil Perdue on the piano this Friday and Saturday, 5:309:30 p.m. To make reservations, call 410-289-7192. Clarion, 101st Street, offers several dining and nightlife options. At Horizon’s Oceanfront Restaurant, receive 30 percent off dinner menu entrées, 5-8 p.m. Sunday, through Thursday, and 20 percent off from 5-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Monday through Saturday, enjoy a breakfast buffet from 7-10:30 a.m. The cost is $11.95 for adults, $8.95 for children ages 4-12, and 3 and younger are free. Sunday, indulge in a deluxe breakfast buffet from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $14.95 for adults and $9.95 for children. Breakers Pub offers happy hour daily from 4-7 p.m. Drink specials include $2.30 select drafts, $2.90 domestic beers, rail drinks and house wines and $3.85 margaritas. Live entertainment this weekend will be provided by Power Play, Friday, May 26 through Sunday, May, 28 at 9:30 p.m. with DJ Dusty starting at 9 p.m. and playing between band sets. To make a reservation, call 410524-3535. Coconuts Bar and Grill, located at Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th Street, offers happy hour from 5-6 p.m. daily with two-for-one drinks. Coconuts features its own craft brew by Burley Oak Brewing Company, “Drunken Monkey Ale,” an American Pale Ale. Tipsy Turtle Tuesday is back again this season as well. Order a Tipsy Turtle drink on a Tuesday and be entered to win a trip to the Bahamas. Drawing in September. Try Coconuts’ new Eastern Shore crab dip and crab salad. An assortment of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, tacos and wraps
are also available. Hear live entertainment at Coconuts daily, weather permitting. Friday, May 26, listen to The Vigilantes Duo from noon to 4 p.m., followed by Funk Shue 5-9 p.m. Saturday, May 27, catch Human Connection, noon to 4 p.m., followed by the Zion Reggae Band at 5 p.m. Monday, May 29, hear Nate Clendenen Duo, noon to 3 p.m., followed by Bob Wilkinson, Joe Smooth and Pete, 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, listen to Taylor Knox, noon to 3 p.m. and Aaron Howell, 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 31 hang out with Chris Button & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. Thursday, see Heather Vidal Solo, noon to 3 p.m., followed by Chris Diller, 4-8 p.m. For more, visit www.castleinthesand.com or call 410-289-6846. Coins Restaurant and Pub, 28th Street, offers happy hour daily, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include domestic drafts, $2; domestic bottles, $2.75; and rail drinks/chardonnay/cabernet for $3.50. Food specials include a quarter-pound hot dog, $2; 12 steamed clams/wings, $6; and mussels, $7. Enjoy half-price entrées Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, 5-9 p.m. For a full menu visit, www.coinspuboc.com. The Cove at Ocean Pines, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, offers a variety of entertainment for Memorial Day Weekend. Friday, May 26, listen to King’s Ransom, 6-10 p.m., with a live radio broadcast by Froggy 99.9 FM, 8-10 p.m. Saturday, May 27, catch Still Rockin’ from 4-8 p.m., followed by First Class Trio, 8 p.m. to midnight. Sunday, May 28, hang out with Randy Lee Ashcraft, 6-10 p.m. Monday, May 29, hear Suzette Pritchett, 1-5 p.m. and John Remy, 4-8 p.m. Brunch begins at 9 a.m. on Sunday. Try the Cove’s new plated menu featuring traditional favorites. Starting Monday, June 5, trivia night begins at 6 p.m., with registration starting at 5:30 p.m. For more, visit www.oceanpines.org. Crab Bag, 130th Street, opens at 11 a.m. year-round. Get super happy hour all day with drink specials that include $1.50 domestic drafts, $2 rails and domestic bottles, $3.50 wines by the glass, $3.95 32-ounce mini pitchers, $4.95 Bloody Mary’s and $5.95 orange crushes. Weekly takeout specials include a $99 half bushel of crabs, subject to availability. For more specials, call 410-250-3337. Duffy’s Bayside Bar and Grille, 130th Street, has Irish Tuesday every week with live entertainment and drink specials. Catch Nate Clendenen at 8 p.m. playing a mix of bluegrass and Irish tunes. Food specials include “best brisket” for $10.99, Ruebens for $8.99, Shepard pie, $9.99 and fish and chips, $7.99. Drink specials include $3.17 domestic drafts, $3.17 Smithwicks and See INSIDE Page 80
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Inside going out Taylor Sloan Continued from Page 79 Harp bottles, $4 Jameson and $5 Guinness. For more, call 410-2501449. Frog Bar and Grill, 806 S. Atlantic Avenue at the Inlet Village, features all day and night drink specials including $1.75 Natural Light, $2.75 Bud Light bottles, $3 froggy shooters and $5 orange crush. Enjoy Froggy Hour from 8-9 p.m. with $1 Miller Lite and Bud Light drafts and $5 pitchers. Frog Bar and Grill also serves breakfast 8-11 a.m. followed by a lunch menu. To hear more, call 410289-FROG. Guido’s Burritos, on the Boardwalk between North Division and First Street, has DJ Papi Roisterous on Sunday spinning 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Drink specials include $3 margaritas, cervezas and tequila and $6 bullhorns. To view the menu and other specials, visit www.guidosburritos.com. Guido’s Burritos, 33rd Street, will host a party Saturday night, 9 p.m.to 2 a.m. with DJ Crop Top. Drink specials include $5 margaritas and $3 domestic beer/tequila. For more, call 410-524-3663. Harborside Bar & Grill, 12841 S. Harbor Rd. West Ocean City, offers happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Drink specials include $2 rails and domestic beer bottle/drafts and $5.50 orange crushes. Food specials include $5.99 buffalo wings/pound of steamed shrimp, $7.99 bowl of garlic mussels and two dozen steamed clams for $12.99. Friday, May 26 catch DJ Billy T at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 27 hear Side Project/Chris Button, 2-6 p.m., and later on DJ Jeremy at 9 p.m. Sunday, May 28 listen to Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m. Monday, May 29 don’t miss Blake Haley, 4-7 p.m., followed by DJ Billy T at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 30 see Funk Shue, 9
p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday is everyone’s favorite karaoke with DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, don’t miss Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. For all things from the home of the Original Orange Crush, visit www.weocharborside.com. At Higgins, 31st and Coastal Highway, enjoy its all-you-can eat crab and corn for $29.99. Customers can select all-you-can-eat shrimp and ribs for $25.99 per person. While at Higgins try a couple popular appetizers including the scallops and oyster casino. For more specials, call 410-289-2581. Johnny’s Pizza, 56th Street, is open daily at 11 a.m. Friday, May 26 hear Matt Tichon, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, catch Rob Fahey & the Pieces, 8-11 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, listen to Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys. Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. with $5 crushes, margaritas, daiquiris and coladas. Call 410-723-5600 for more information. Macky’s Bayside, 54th Street, is now open seven days a week for the 2017 season. Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $3 traditional drafts, $3.75 Bud/Bud Light 16-ounce bottles, $3.75 Coors Light and Miller Lite bottles, $3.75 rail drinks, $4.25 house wine and premium drafts and $4.50 call drinks. Happy hour food includes wings (eigh), steamed shrimp and cheese pizza for $5.99 each, soft pretzel served with beer cheese, $4.99 (add a side of Dotsy’s Delight crab dip for $1.99), and chicken tenders (Caribbean jerk or buffalo), $5.99. Thursday is little black dress night for the ladies. Drink specials will be offered to ladies who wear little black dresses and include half-price cocktails (excludes shots, buckets and tubes). Friday, catch DJ Casper at 10 p.m.
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Saturday, enjoy DJ Vybe from noon to 4 p.m., followed by DJ Rob Cee, 5-9 p.m. Later on, watch DJ Cowboy spin, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday, DJ Vybe will spin at 10 p.m. Monday, May 29, see Survey Sez at 10 p.m. Tuesday, is Macky’s Ocean City Tourist theme party, so dress in your wildest tourist attire, and dance with DJ Vybe at 10 p.m. Wednesday, DJ Dogtown will spin at 10 p.m. Thursday, hang out with DJ Casper at 10 p.m. For more, visit www.mackys.com. Marina Deck, Dorchester Street, is open at 11 a.m. Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $2.25 drafts, $2.75 bottles and $5.75 crushes. Food specials include $5.99 half-pound of steamed shrimp, $6.99 for a dozen clams and 79-cent wings (at the two bars only). Enjoy karaoke with J-Wo on Tuesday at 9 p.m. To view more, visit www.marinadeckrestaurant.com. M.R. Ducks, Talbot Street, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m., excluding days with entertainment. Drink specials include $1.75 Natural Light, $2.50 domestic beer, $3 rail drinks, $4 craft and import beer. Food specials include $3 bar dogs, $5 clams/Old Bay wings and $6 steamed shrimp. Entertainment starts Friday with DJ Batman at 5 p.m. Saturday, catch local favorite Johnny Bling at 4 p.m. Sunday, hear Over Time at 4 p.m. Monday, May 29, rock out with Tranzfusion at 4 p.m. I highly suggest trying a “duck call” beverage made with light and coconut rum and pineapple juice, and an order of Old Bay wings. For more, visit www.mrducks.com. Nick’s House of Ribs, 145th Street, is open Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to midnight, and noon to midnight Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy happy hour 3-5:30 p.m. at the bar. Drink specials include half-price beer, $4 house wines and $1.99 rail cocktails. For more, visit www.nickshouseofribs.com. Phillips Seafood House, 14101 Coastal Hwy., is open Friday at 5 p.m. See INSIDE Page 81
HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, as long as you keep trying your best, you will come out on top. Now you just have to have a little more confidence in yourself. Choose a motivational song as your anthem.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Try something new, Taurus. What is the worst that can happen? If you find you do not like the activity, then check it off your list and embrace a new opportunity.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, think about reconnecting with an old flame. Even if the connection is purely platonic, the stroll down Memory Lane might be good for you.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, this week may be a turning point for you in your life. Although you feel ready for the changes that are in store, you may have to adapt a bit more once they’re here.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, even if you stumble, you will have an opportunity to regain your footing. Do not shy away from taking a few chances here and there. You can handle what’s in store.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
This may be one of those weeks when nothing seems to bother you, Virgo. The bad stuff just rolls off your back, and everything seems to keep you smiling.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, weigh all of your options before making a major commitment. Once you move forward, you may not have much room to turn things around.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, someone is trying to tell you something but you may not be receiving the message just yet. Settle in and the message may dawn on you at a later time.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Talk about big plans with someone close to you, Sagittarius. This person might have some wise words to share, or may just be the sounding board you need right now.
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and Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday happy hour is until 7 p.m. and Sunday until close. Drink specials include $2.50 beer domestic drafts and bottles, $4 craft beer, $3 wine and sangria/spirits and $5 crushes. Also enjoy $5 and $7 food specials with purchase of a beverage. For more information, call 410-250-1200. Pizza Tugos, Route 50 in West Ocean City, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $1.75 Miller Lite and Yuengling drafts, $2.99 craft beer drafts and $1.99 rail drinks. Get $1 cheese pizza slices during happy hour. Order your pizza online at www.pizzatugos.com. Ropewalk, 82nd Street, is open every day. Happy hour is available all day and all night. Drink specials include $2 off drafts as well as $2.50 select domestics, $4 Slushies, wines and rails and $5.50 crushes. Happy hour food specials include half-price bada bada bing shrimp and wings. Enjoy brunch at Ropewalk, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more, call 410-524-1009. Seacrets, 49th Street, is open every day for the 2017 season at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday happy hour drink specials include $6 frozen rum runner, pina colada, orange crush and electric lemonade; $5 Seacrets spirits: gin, vodka, orange, lemon and grapefruit vodkas, white, spiced and coconut rums, light-whiskey and bourbon-whiskey. Live entertainment kicks off Friday, May 26 with DJ Bobby’ O, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the pier. Catch the Jim Long Band on the beach stage at 5 p.m., followed by DJ Tuff spinning at 9 p.m. Then see 9 Mile Roots, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. In main bar, hang out with DJ Bobby O, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Hear Gypsy Wisdom in Morley Hall at 10 p.m. Saturday, May 27, Seacrets opens at 9 a.m. There is a $30 cover all day and night, and no one under the age of 21 will be permitted Saturday or Sunday. Sunday, Seacrets opens at 9 a.m., and there is a $20 cover all day and night.
Saturday, catch DJ Cruz spinning at the pier starting at 9 a.m. DJ Tuff will spin on the beach at noon, followed by Flowers for Taco on the beach stage at 1 p.m. Catch Victoria Watts on the beach stage at 5 p.m., followed by 9 Mile Roots at 9 p.m. See the Freddie Long band on the pier at 6 p.m. Jam out to my favorite band, Garden State Radio, in Morley Hall at 10 p.m. Sunday, Rew Smith plays on the beach stage at 1 p.m., followed by 9 Mile Roots at 9 p.m. Fireworks will be launched at 9:30 pm. Catch Lost in Paris at 10 p.m. at Morley Hall. For more, visit www.Seacrets.com. Skye Bar, 66th Street, opens at 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. Have $1 oysters and get a quarter-pound lobster for $20. Drink specials include $1 off drafts, $3.50 rails, $4 house wines and $5 orange crushes. Friday, May 26, hear The Stims at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 27, catch Marcella, 4-8 p.m. For more, visit www.skyebaroc.com. Sunset Grille, West Ocean City, offers two-for-one happy hour 3-7 p.m. daily. Wednesday, enjoy two-for-one date night. Order an appetizer and an entree and your date’s entree is complimentary (of equal or lesser value). To make a reservation, call 410213-8110. Touch of Italy, 67th Street, offers a New York-style deli and Italian marketplace with specialties straight from the Bronx. Walk around and you are in a quaint Italian restaurant with bar and fire brick oven. Happy hour is available every day at the bar and bar tables until 6 p.m. and includes $2 domestic beers, $3 imports, $3 Yuengling drafts, $5 rail drinks and glasses of select wine, pepperoni panini for$7, Napoli pizzoni, $8, and tomato and artichoke bruschetta, $7. For information or reservations, call 410-524-5252. If you have an event coming up you would like me to highlight in Inside Going Out, please send me an email at Taylor@OceanCityToday.net. Don’t forget you can also check out this column online at www.oceancitytoday.net.
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Posing in festive attire at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City during the “Pirate Party” raising money for Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, from left, are Keri Hudzik, Corey Leggour and Andrew Berke, holding his son, Owen, May 19.
Joan Muschiatti, left, and Casy Amdolino hang out at Teasers in their pirate attire during the annual “Pirate Party” to benefit Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, at Sunset Grille, May 19.
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Trey Eversman and Lauren Davis hand out gold bars at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City during the “Pirate Party” to raise funds for Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, May 19. More than 300 guests attended the event.
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Rosanne and Steve Terman of Potomac, Maryland, enjoy dinner at Whisker’s, located in the Food Lion plaza on 120th Street, last Sunday.
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Play It Safe activities set to begin May 31 in Ocean City By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 26, 2017) The Play It Safe program, which provides high school graduates with free activities in June, kicks off its 28th season on Wednesday afternoon. Close to 40 free activities are planned and designed to prevent seniors from abusing alcohol and other drugs while celebrating their high school graduations in the resort. “It is free and we are keeping the high school graduates entertained when they come to Ocean City to celebrate,” said Donna Greenwood, chairwoman of the Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee and a Play It Safe volunteer. “The goal is to send the graduates home to their families safe.” The first event is slated to take place on Wednesday, May 31. Graduates will have the opportunity to play miniature golf on 57th Street from noon to 3 p.m. Play It Safe events will conclude on Friday, June 16, with a tennis tournament from 1-3 p.m. at the Ocean City Tennis Center on 61st Street. The Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee and the Worcester County Health Department have coordinated the 2017 program with support from the Town of Ocean City, local businesses and volunteers. Nearly 40 events are planned in June, including kayaking, basketball tournaments, pizza-eating contests, dodgeball, paddleboarding, tennis tournaments, karaoke, moonlight bowling, laser tag, beach volleyball, indoor and outdoor miniature golf and T-shirt tie-dying. “All three weeks at noon there will be miniature golf tournaments on 57th Street,” Greenwood said. “Tshirt tie-dying on Saturdays is very popular and people enjoy the activity at the Art League. Paddleboarding was new last year and it was exciting for them.” 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 in downtown Ocean City. Graduates will receive T-shirts, food, drinks, giveaways and prizes at competitive events. Prizes have been donated by local businesses. “We are grateful of the support from the town, especially local businesses who are willing to make a donation to help our program and these young graduates while they are here,” Greenwood said. “It truly is a partnership and we couldn’t do it without the help from a lot of people.” Again this year, graduates can ride the resort bus for a $5 reduced rate fare. Coupons 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 coupons to any Play It Safe event to receive a wristband to ride the Ocean City bus. OC Screams on Worcester Street in downtown Ocean City sponsored the reduced rate bus coupons, Greenwood said. More than 8,000 graduates representing 301 high schools from 15 states and the District of Columbia participated in 2016. Since its inception, more than 180,000 teenagers have signed up for Play It Safe’s free activities. “Volunteers are essential in helping to carry out the Play It Safe tradi-
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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By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (May 26, 2017) Few things scream “summer” more than soaking up some rays with the scent of the salty water air, the sound of crashing waves and sand between your toes. If this summer is like the last few summers, Ocean City is expected to see over 8 million visitors this season. I am sorry to say that it’s not all about fun in the sun. However, with a bit of education, it can be. A relaxing beach weekend can turn sour with just one rogue wave or a careless mistake from an uninformed beachgoer. While most bad beach days end with little more than a sunburn in need of a good slathering of Aloe Vera gel, serious injuries are more common than we’d like to believe. 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 (a.k.a. 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 Ocean City’s beaches 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, have occurred 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 (say, by remembering a stable landmark like the lifeguard’s stand or a particular condo
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OCBP Crew Chief Josh Wilder scanning his beach. Lifeguards are responsible for the entire area between the stands on both sides of them as well as back to the Boardwalk or dune.
on shore) and 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
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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. 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 its beaches. 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).
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• 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, heed 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 six 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. Each day they write a beach or ocean tip on the back of their stand. We can’t wait to be a part of your wonderful experiences in Ocean City, and always remember to “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand!”
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Components of creamy coleslaw discussed
By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (May 26, 2017) The dreaded, deafening sound that signifies time to get up takes me from a world of my own. For a few seconds I am not sure if I am commencing on a new day or retrieving to a state of pleasant dreams. However, the proverbial beeping is an indication I must rise. Three o’clock in the morning comes early; Baby Doll and Ebony are nestled in feline fashion. I must make the transition with gentleness or run the risk of ferocious repercussions. Their life is so simple; sometimes my alter ego is embellished with envy. Time is relative and the master to which we must abide, but the quality of moment to moment actions determines relevance. Every other weekend my wings are put into motion, anticipated trips to be with mother are a simmering delight. Cooking has lost its lure and has become a chore for her. I try to replenish the fridge and freezer with goodies from the heart. Two weeks of cooking and freezing comes to an end. My 150-quart cooler
will be packed to capacity. Homemade pasta sauces, decadent Osso Bucco, classic Greek pasticcio, comforting meatloaf, blackened swordfish, decadent chicken Divan and stuffed peppers packed with an orzo filling are just a sampling. Creamy coleslaw, German potato salad and Mediterranean couscous will be added to the meals on wheels. My love for cooking has brought me to the conclusion that I am madly in love with food. I adore it and discrimination never crosses my mind. Each ingredient is an incredible miracle in itself and must be revered for its uniqueness. Infatuation is always on the front burner. Details are a must if perfection is to be obtained. The smaller the detail, the more creativity and success are to flourish. For example, something as simple as coleslaw should be examined and pursued to the fullest for optimal results. It is literally in your hands. On that note, let us delve into the making of classic coleslaw. Prepping the cabbage, deciding on the type of other vegetables that will be added to the cabbage, and the dressing are the three major components of coleslaw. We will begin with prepping the cabbage. One’s first task at hand is to decide what type of cabbage you are going to
use. Green cabbage is the cheapest, the most common and provides texture. Red cabbage has a slightly crunchier consistency and a more assertive peppery taste. It also adds a variation in color which is pleasing to the eye. Savoy cabbage is the most delicate in flavor. It has thinner, wrinkled leaves and a very tight and compact head. For this reason, savoy cabbage will expand to a large degree once the leaves are separated. Variety adds a whole new dimension to coleslaw; the key is the ratio of the assorted cabbages. Four parts of green cabbage to one part savoy cabbage and one-half part red cabbage is a good start until personal preference decides to differ. Freshly-made coleslaw tends to be at its best if eaten the day it is made. The longer it sits, the more liquid is released from the cabbage. Salting the shredded cabbage in advance solves the issue even though it seems counterintuitive. When you salt cabbage, it causes the leaves to “sweat” which in turns tenderizes the tough leaves. Cabbage is packed with natural liquids and some of the water needs to be released to avoid excessive sogginess. Salt achieves this through the process of osmosis. In very simple
terms, the water has a tendency to move from a less salty place (in this case the cabbage itself which contains no salt) to a more salty place (outside the cabbage). Mayonnaise, buttermilk and sour cream are the three basic coleslaw dressings. All three are typically cut with some type of vinegar along with a touch of sugar and salt. Classic coleslaw basically consists of cabbage, carrots and onions, but a few adjustments can elevate the dish to new heights. The following recipe features shavings of fragrant fennel, crisp Granny Smith apples and scallions for a fresh twist to an American classic. Memorial Day weekend is here and cookouts are in full swing. Coleslaw pairs well with steamed crabs, fried chicken and many other delicious dishes. Homemade coleslaw is far superior to store-bought coleslaw and your guests will appreciate the extra effort. Have a happy, safe Memorial Day.
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Add homemade coleslaw to cookout menu Continued from Page 86 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 6 tablespoons sugar few pinches of kosher salt 1 1/4 teaspoon celery seed freshly ground pepper (optional)
Slaw 1 small head green cabbage, shredded ¼ head savoy cabbage, shredded 1 ½ cups red cabbage, shredded 1 large carrot, peeled, ends removed and shredded ½ cup kosher salt 1/4 green pepper, stem removed, seeded and finely chopped 1 small fennel (white part only), remove tough ends and outer layer 1 large Granny Smith apple, cored and seeds removed 3 scallions, finely hopped
1. Combine dressing ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
2. Combine cabbages and carrots and toss in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and again toss mixture. Allow to rest for 15 minutes, then transfer to a large colander and rinse thoroughly under cold running water. Rinse large bowl to remove any salt; dry bowl and set aside. 3. Transfer cabbage mixture to a salad spinner and spin dry. Alternatively, transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet lined with paper towels and blot mixture with more paper towels. Return to large, clean bowl. 4. Using paper towels, squeeze out any natural liquid from the green pepper. Set aside. 5. Using a mandoline, slice the fennel into paper-thin shavings. Give the fennel shavings a rough chop. Set aside. 6. Cut the apples into matchstick pieces (½-inch in length), do not peel the apples. Set aside. 7. Toss all the slaw ingredients and mix well. Add dressing and thoroughly incorporate it throughout the
slaw mixture. 8. Refrigerate coleslaw for at least 2 hours before serving. * The tops of fresh fennel looks similar to the tops of fresh dill. Use it for garnishing, that way the entire
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NOW PLAYING BIG EASY ON 60 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305 www.thebigeasyon60.com May 26: Tear the Roof Off, 8-11 p.m. May 28: Movin & Groovin, 5-8 p.m. BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 www.bjsonthewater.com May 26: Tranzfusion, 9 p.m. May 27: Tommy Edward Band, 9 p.m. May 28: Tear the Roof Off, 9 p.m. May 31: It’s About Time, 5 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com May 26: Dave Sherman, 7-10 p.m. May 27: 33 RPM, 8-11 p.m. May 28: Sandra Dean, 7-10 p.m. May 29: Just Jay, 6-9 p.m. Walt Farovic May 31: Walt Farovic, 6-9 p.m.; Open Mic, 9-11 p.m. June 1: Chris Button, 7-10 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. CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road Berlin 410-641-0600 www.oceandowns.com May 26: Aaron Howell Duo, 5:309:30 p.m. May 27: Everett Spells, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Tear the Roof Off, 9:30 p.m to 1:30 a.m. May 28: Sol Knopf, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Aaron Howell Duo, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. May 29: Everett Spells, 1:30-5:30 p.m. COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street oceanfront Ocean City 410-289-6846 www.castleinthesand.com May 26: The Vigilantes, noon to 4 p.m.; Funk Shue, 5-9 p.m. May 27: Human Connection, noon to 4 p.m.; Zion Reggae Band, 5-9 p.m. May 28: The Swell Fellas, 4-8 p.m.; Old School, 5-9 p.m. May 29: Nate Clendenen Duo, noon to 3 p.m.; Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth & Pete, 4-8 p.m. May 30: Taylor Knox, noon to 3 p.m.; Aaron Howell, 5-9 p.m.
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HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com May 26: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. May 27: Side Project/Chris Button, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. May 28: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m. May 29: Blake Haley, 4-7 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 7 p.m. May 30: Funk Shue, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. May 31: Karaoke w/DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. June 1: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. HARVEST MOON TAVERN 208 W. Green St. Snow Hill 410-632-9890 harvestmoontavern@gmail.com May 26: Ted Elliot, 7-10 p.m. May 27: Chris Miller, 7-10 p.m. JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-5600 www.johnnyspizzapub.com May 26: Matt Tichon, 8-11 p.m. May 27: Rob Fahey & the Pieces, 8-11 p.m. May 31: Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys MACKY’S BAYSIDE BAR & GRILL 53rd Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-723-5565 www.mackys.com May 26: DJ Casper, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. May 27: DJ Vybe, noon to 4 p.m.; DJ RobCee, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cowboy, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. May 28: DJ Vybe, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. May 29: Survey Sez, 9 p.m. May 30: DJ Vybe, 10 p.m. Theme Party O.C. Tourist May 31: DJ Dogtown, 10 p.m. to
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4 p.m. May 29: Tranzfusion, 4 p.m. MUMFORD’S LANDING OCEAN PINES 1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 www.oceanpines.org May 26: Kings Ransome, 6 p.m. to midnight May 27: Still Rockin, 4 p.m.; First Class, 8 p.m. May 28: Randy Lee Ashcraft, 6 p.m. May 29: Suzette Pritchett, 1 p.m.; John Remy, 4 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 May 26-28: Power Play May 31: Bryan Clark, 6-9 p.m. June 1-3: On the Edge OCEAN PINES BEACH CLUB 49th Street Ocean City 410-641-7501 www.oceanpines.org May 26: First Class, 6 p.m. May 27: First Class, 4 p.m. May 28: John Remy, 4 p.m. PRINCESS ROYALE OCEANFRONT RESORT & CONDOMINIUMS 91st Street, Oceanfront Ocean City 410-524-7777 Schooner’s May 26-27: Harry O, 6-10 p.m. PURPLE MOOSE SALOON 108 S. Atlantic Ave. Ocean City
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CRICKET Center executive director Wendy Myers, center, is joined by 100+ Women Who Care on the Shore co-founders, Anna Newton, left, and Susanna Eisenman on Tuesday afternoon to receive a $3,400 check, which will help the child advocacy center in Berlin with day-to-day operations.
Women’s group to hold final meeting of 2017 in October Continued from Page 87 the Shore members directly contribute $100 to three different charities each year. During the hour-long meetings, each woman in attendance fills out a nomination form with their favorite nonprofit charity from Worcester, Wicomico or Somerset counties. The submissions go into a basket and three potential winners are picked. “Those three women will present their nominations by telling the group about why they are passionate about their charity and what great work the charity does for the community,” Mulholland said. After presentations, each member votes for their favorite and the charity with the most votes receives checks from all 100+ Women Who Care on the Shore members. “Charities can be nominated over and over again,” Mulholland said. “But once a charity has been chosen, it cannot be nominated again for one year. Charities must be 501(c)(3). The money must also stay on the shore to help our residents in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties.”
Members directly contribute $100 to three different charities each year. All donations are tax deductible. The nonprofit organization, 100+ Women Who Care, began in Michigan more than a decade ago. Currently, there are more than 400 active chapters across the world. “I first heard of the organization while visiting my mother in Iowa,” Mulholland said. “Her friends started their own chapter and I loved the idea of a group of women getting together and discussing charities in their community and then writing checks to the chosen local charity.” The local chapter will have its third and final meeting of 2017 on Oct. 17 at Sisters on North Main Street in Berlin from 5:15-6:15 p.m. The organization held its first meeting on Feb. 28 where 35 members donated $3,900 to the Stephen Decatur High School Band Boosters to help replace 29-year-old uniforms. For more information or to become a member, email Mulholland at mjmulholland@mchsi.com or visit www.facebook.com/100womenwhocareontheshore.
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First Incredible Kid award winners Ripley’s Believe It or Not! recognizes Kelis Sandifer, Da’Ijah Dickerson of SDMS
(May 26, 2017) Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Ocean City announces the first winners of its new Incredible Kid awards. Seventh grader Kelis Sandifer and eighth grader Da’Ijah Dickerson, both from Stephen Decatur Middle School, were the April winners. Sandifer won the award for improving her academic status this term in three courses. Dickerson earned
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ship. Each month, teachers from area schools send in their nominations and explain what makes these students Incredible Kids. General Manager Brandon Ely and Group Sales Manager Audra Ely read every nominee and choose a representative from each grade at each school. Every nominee receives an Incredible Kid Nominee Award certificate and a free ticket to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Ocean City. The overall winners also receive an Incredible Kid Award certificate and a free pass for their entire family.
Gerri Palmer of OP wins Mid-Atlantic Caregiver of the Yr.
(May 26, 2017) Home Instead Senior Care, the country’s largest provider of in-home senior care services, announces that Ocean Pines resident Gerri Palmer was recently named the Mid-Atlantic Caregiver of the Year. A caregiver in the Lower Eastern Shore area for over three years, Palmer rose to the top among hundreds of candidates for this prestigious award, and was among a select See MID-ATLANTIC Page 97
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Star Charities held a fundraiser at Carrabba’s in West Ocean City recently to support the Girl Scouts, which brought in $700. On April 7 in the Ocean Pines Library, a check for the proceeds was presented. Pictured, from left, are Beverly Meadows, leader of Worcester County Troop #608; Denise Eberspeaker, director of Development Communications and Service Center for the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay; Sue Walter, Star Charities secretary; Anna Foultz, Star Charities president; Susan Blaney, volunteer coordinator for Believe in Tomorrow in Ocean City; and Mary Evans, Star Charities volunteer. A Girl Scout fundraiser is planned for Sunday, June 11 at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City at 2 p.m. and includes an AUCE buffet lunch, 50/50 raffle and silent auction. Cost is $15. Call Foultz for tickets/information at 410641-7667.
Kiwanian J. Graham Caldwell, speakers and programs chair for the Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines-Ocean City, introduces Robin Caldwell, his daughter, who is a new vendor for the Ocean Pines Farmer’s Market, during a recent club meeting. She recently moved to Ocean Pines and has experience in food service and marketing which she will bring to the market, open every Saturday from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. She will sell breakfast sandwiches and other items as well as coffee. Additionally, she will sell her homemade goods, including baked items.
CHESS TOURNAMENT SELF PORTRAITS Stephen Decatur Middle School seventh graders recently created self portraits in Janice Gault’s visual arts class. Shaki Bowen is pictured drawing.
Worcester Prep Lower and Middle School chess team members (grades 2-8) participated in the third annual Chess Tournament on March 9. Lower School students (grades 2-4) who won awards during the tournament, from left, are third graders Ansh Batra (first place) and Michael Hebert (second), fourth grader James Haley (second), third grader Jude Damouni (third), fourth grader Edward Martikyan (third), third graders Chris Chadwell (fourth) and Chase Ginnavan (fourth), fourth graders Lydia Schwartz and Briar Parsons (Pittsville), who both received the Sportsmanship & Chess Etiquette Award, Head of Lower School and Director of the WPS Chess Club, Celeste Bunting, and second grader Jackson Curry Crayton (fourth).
INDUCTION Thirty students were inducted into the Pablo Picasso Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica and four students were inducted to the Societe Honoraire de Francais Chapitre Bastille during the Worcester Prep Spanish Honor Society and French Honor Society Induction Ceremony on March 28. Spanish Honor Society inductees, in front, from left, are Rachael Weidman, Amy Lizas, Dakin Moore, Maya Natesan, Kendall Whaley, Kaitlyn Hamer and Hailey Merritt; second row, Carter Hill, Lauren Gosnear, Niko Alexander, Stevie Eppard-Annis, Delaney Abercrombie, Remy Trader and Molly McCormick; third row, Owen Tunis, Sara Mapp Young, Jack Walinskas, Grace Schwartz, Will Todd, Jay Gosnear, Chloe Ruddo, Grace Gardner and Hannah Merritt; and in back, Matthew Durkin, Dominic Anthony, Patrick Petrera, Colin Miller, Henry Taboh and Jacob Meakin. Not Pictured: Davis Taylor and Spanish teachers Brooke Hahn and Kira Eade.
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Hangover/Hydration Rescue Team brings services to WOC By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (May 26, 2017) Teri and Larry Murphy are bringing their Hangover/Hydration Rescue Team to West Ocean City this summer to assist adults feeling dehydrated or nauseous after a long night of drinking, in addition to treating athletes. “People work all year long for a couple of vacation days,” Teri Murphy said. “They drink all day and are out on the beach, which makes them lose a day of vacation to a hangover. We can save it. “Or people who work until late, it’s their turn to get their drink on and need to be up midday. We provide a solution,” she added. Teri is a licensed registered nurse, while Larry is an emergency medical technician, and they hired a medical director. “We can treat almost everyone and have options to fit anyone’s budget,” Murphy said. “We can fix your hangover in as little as five minutes. Don’t spend today regretting what you drank last night.” Services will be offered on Stephen Decatur Highway in the Trader Lee Village every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in addition to this Monday and on Labor Day, which is the last weekend to utilize
services this season. Medical treatments are provided to people who are dehydrated from overexertion or suffering from nausea and a headache related to a hangover. Patients fill out a one-page screening tool during check-in before baseline vitals are taken. Treatments are customized based on the symptoms of each patient. Check-in, receiving a liter of IV fluids and administrating additional medication takes about an hour with a range of options starting at $99. “It works and there is no faster solution for that horrible feeling when you’ve had too much to drink,” Murphy said. “It’s almost instant relief.” Electrolyte-infused fluids, headache and pain relief, anti-inflammatory and nausea medication are all available. Those who have a limited amount of time can choose the five-minute fix option, which includes oral nausea medication and an intra-muscular headache medication. Patients are required to hydrate themselves after receiving treatment. “We were seeing [the need] at events where people had time constraints and we needed a faster solution,” Murphy said. “People didn’t See LARRY Page 96
Larry and Teri Murphy are bringing their Hangover/Hydration Rescue Team to West Ocean City this summer to assist adults feeling dehydrated or nauseous after a long night of drinking, in addition to treating athletes. KARA HALLISSEY/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
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FIRST RESPONDERS AWARDS American Legion Synepuxent Post #166 celebrated the 98th birthday of the American Legion and presented its First Responders Awards program. Receiving awards, in front, from left, are Ocean City Police Department Police Officer of the Year, Det. First Class Shawn Lindsey; Showell Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter of the Year, Jarrett Widgeon; Ocean Pines Fire Department Firefighter of the Year, Joey Widgeon; Worcester County Sheriff's Department Deputy of the Year, Deputy Michael Newcomb; Maryland State Police (Berlin Barracks) Trooper of the Year, Tfc. Jeffery Hoffmeister; Ocean City Volunteer Firefighter of the Year, Greg Dypskey; Ocean City Volunteer Fire Department Paramedic of the Year, Sean M. Sullivan; Ocean City U.S. Coast Guard Station Coastie of the Year, BM2 William Castleberry; and Ocean Pines Police Department Police Officer of the Year, Leo Ehrisman.
Stephen Decatur High School junior Andrew Haas earned the top spot on the Eastern Shore and eighth in the state out of 565 teams in the spring session of the Maryland Stock Market Game. The Stock Market Game is an educational simulation that teaches students about the stock market, the American economic system and the global economy by allowing them to invest a virtual $100,000. Haas was recognized by the Maryland Council on Economic Education, May 17 in Towson. He is pictured with business and economics teacher Kurt Marx.
TOP CHESS PLAYERS Worcester Prep Lower and Middle School chess team members (grades 2-8) participated in the third annual Chess Tournament on March 9. Also in March, seventh grader Pranay Sanwal took second in the Maryland Middle School Chess Tournament, held at Roland Park High School in Baltimore. Middle School students (grades 5-8) who won awards during the WPS event, from left, are Sanwal (first place), eight graders Daniel Chen (second) and Joseph Schwartz (second), seventh grader Ayush Batra (third) and sixth graders Sajiv Satyal (fourth) and Meeta Agarwal (fourth). Fifth grader Jonathan Antonov (second) is not pictured.
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GARDEN CLUB ARBOR DAY The Ocean Pines Garden Club held its annual Arbor Day memorial tree planting ceremony on April 13 at Pintail Park in Ocean Pines. Loved ones who passed away in 2016 were memorialized with the planting of a tree. Pictured, from left, are Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino, Ocean Pines Garden Club President Meg Herrick, OPA Director Dave Stevens and Ocean Pines Garden Club event organizer Marian Bickerstaff.
GUEST SPEAKER Wicomico County Forester Matthew Hurd gave an informative briefing on the conservation of forests to members of the General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) at a recent meeting. Chapter PILOT VISITS MBS Regent Patricia Ayers thanked Hurd and presented him with Every spring, Southwest Airlines, Inc. Capt. Bob Finley instructs the fifth grade class of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in a foura packet of seeds for wildflowers found along the Madonna week program on the principles of flight aeronautics. The students connect with Capt. Finley to study geography through "Mystery Cities," Trail, a series of 12 monuments dedicated to the spirit of traveling through time zones, Bernoulli's principle of flight, and the scientific process. Finley is pictured with fifth grade students and teacher pioneer women running from Maryland to California. Delia Buschman.
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Continued from Page 93 want to lose an hour. They get a shot in the arm, two pills and are out the door.” A number of add-ons are available a la carte including antioxidants, multi-vitamins, oxygen, another bag of fluids and an energizing shot of B-12. “B-12 has great benefits and it’s been a very popular add-on,” Murphy said. “There are many options depending on how bad the hangover is.” In addition, athletes can be treated for dehydration pre or post events, which comply with anti-doping regulations. “We have treated athletes and fighters,” Murphy said. “They receive the same kind of solutions for dehydration. Golfers who have been out all day in the sun. Fishermen and vacationers out on the beach all day, don’t realize how detrimental it can be.” Services are also utilized often for bridal, bachelorette and bachelor parties in addition to weddings and rehearsal dinners. The Hangover/Hydration Rescue Team offers discounts to residents working as first responders, medical personnel, bartenders, servers and other industry workers. Dehydration services are offered to anyone 18 or older, but the team will
only treat people 21 and older who come to eliminate their hangover. “We have turned away some athletes who needed to be at the emergency room,” Larry Murphy said. “First and foremost we are medical people, who enjoy what we do and our main goal is to make people feel better.” The Murphy’s have been operating in South Jersey for a year and their nursing staff has more than 50 years of combined experience, Teri Murphy said. “What is nice about our service is we are welcoming,” she said. “We want to make you feel better. This is what we are here for and we can’t wait to see how good you feel on the way out.” The Hangover/Hydration Rescue Team is located at 9935 Stephen Decatur Highway inside the Trader Lee Village next to Pizza Tugos. Services are available Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in addition to Monday, May 29 and Sept. 4 by calling 609-972-4946 to schedule an appointment. Search “HRT- Hangover/Hydration Rescue Team” on Facebook and make sure to like and share the page. Every Friday, owners choose someone to receive a $99 treatment for free.
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Mid-Atlantic Caregiver of the Year award given to Palmer Continued from Page 91 number of caregivers who were considered for the national award this spring. Palmer has always had the heart of a caregiver. From a very early age, she would help her senior neighbors with their grocery store trips, laundry and any other jobs they needed assistance with. She thrived off of the feeling of helping others, and that feeling carried on into her adult life. As a single mother of five, Palmer was caring for people in her life every day, both professionally and, of course, at home. When her daughter was just a baby, she had open-heart surgery. Palmer said that experience changed her, and she realized just how important it was to be with her daughter around the clock. “It opened my eyes,” she said. “I couldn’t turn my back on my child. I had to be close to her at all times. She needed me all of the time and that experience taught me the power of being there for someone.” Palmer has spent most of her professional life caring for seniors in some form. From nursing homes, to taking care of her parents who both had Alzheimer’s and now as a caregiver at Home Instead, Palmer believes this is what she has been called to do. Numerous families across the region have described the enormous impact Palmer has had on them. “Gerri has an unbelievable gift of calming and soothing people during life’s most difficult times,” said Corrie Boger, co-owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office where Palmer has worked since 2014. “Her endless compassion enables her to truly lead with her heart, connecting with the most challenging dementia patients and helping them to live peacefully in their own homes. Simply put, she is a true inspiration.” Palmer views caregiving as her calling, and her colleagues hope her story will inspire others to serve the elderly and the needy. “We’re so proud of Gerri for this well-deserved and prestigious honor,” said Don Boger, fellow coowner of the local Home Instead office. “We’re always looking for caring individuals like her to expand our team of professional caregivers, and it’s such a rewarding opportunity that brings happiness and joy to our community of seniors.” National winners for the Home Instead Caregiver of the Year award were announced earlier this spring. To learn more about the local Home Instead Senior Care, visit www.homeinstead.com/734 or call 410-641-0901. Founded in 1994 in Omaha, Nebraska, by Lori and Paul Hogan, the Home Instead Senior Care network provides personalized care, support and education to help enhance the lives of aging adults and their fami-
lies. Today this network is the world’s leading provider of in-home care services for seniors, with more than 1,000 independently owned and operated franchises that are estimated to annually provide more than 50 million hours of care throughout the United States and 12 other countries. Local Home Instead Senior Care offices employ approximately 65,000 careGerri Palmer givers worldwide who provide basic support services that enable seniors to live safely and comfortably in their own homes for as long as possible. The Home Instead Senior Care network strives to partner with each client and his or her family members to help meet that individual’s needs. Services span the care continuum from providing companionship and personal care to specialized Alzheimer’s care and hospice support. Also available are family caregiver education and support resources. At Home Instead Senior Care, it’s relationship before task, while striving to provide superior quality service.
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Believe in Tomorrow House by the Sea will be selling $50 raffle tickets up until the winner is drawn on June 9 at the Ocean City Golf Club in Berlin. The winner will take home $2,500 or $5,000, depending on how many tickets are sold. Winner does not need to be present. To purchase a ticket, call Wayne Littleton at 410-723-2842.
St. Luke and St. Andrew Catholic Parish is holding a raffle to give away a 2017 Chevy Cruz or Kia Soul donated by Jim’s Berlin Chevy, Berlin Jeep & Ram, Holly Kia. Purchase raffle tickets through St. Luke Catholic Parish. One ticket costs $5 or get five for $20. They can be purchased after mass at St Luke, the parish office at 14401 Sinepuxent Ave. in Ocean City or by calling 410-250-0300. The drawing is Sept. 24.
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City announces a bus trip to Harrington Casino on Thursday June 15. Cost is $20 per person payable to Kiwanis OP/OC and includes $15 slot play, $7 voucher toward the lunch buffet ($13.95) and bus transportation. Bus will leave at 10 a.m. from the Ocean Pines Yacht Club parking lot. Reservation deadline is June 13. Reservations limited to 54 persons. For reservations/information, call Tom or Barbara Southwell at 410-641-5456.
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Garden tour The Ocean Pines Garden Club’s annual Garden Tour will be held on Thursday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to noon. A luncheon will follow at The Cove at Mumford’s Landing beginning at 12:15 p.m. Cost of the tour alone is $10 with registration at 9 a.m. at The Cove. Cost of the tour and lunch is $30. Pre-register by June 2 by sending a check to Margaret Yates, 46 Boatswain Drive, Ocean Pines, Maryland, 21811. Indicate menu choice on check: Seared scallops with blistered corn salsa and a side salad; BLT on flatbread with crispy bacon/shaved lettuce/cherry tomatoes and a cup of vegetable soup; or cobb salad with smoked ham and grilled chicken. Dessert, coffee, iced and hot tea are included. For more information, contact Yates at magsyates@gmail.com.
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Kayden Boecker, the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club’s gold medal winner, was the overall winner of the 2017 Maryland/Southern Delaware District competition, held April 29-30 in Ocean City. He will receive a $2,500 scholarship for his accomplishment. Kayden Boecker He was also selected by the total judges scores to represent the Maryland District at the national Optimist International Oratorical competition, to be held in St. Louis in June.
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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AEAmerican Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ THE BIG EASY ON 60, 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305 / www.thebigeasyon60.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full Bar / An Ocean City restaurant with a New Orleans flair. Amazing atmosphere with beautiful outside patio seating. Open Monday, Thursday and Friday at 11 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m. for breakfast. Happy Hour is noon to 6 p.m. for the entire restaurant. Come try some Ocean City favorites as well as our take on traditional Louisiana cajun dishes. Everything from outstanding starters, unique entrees, to awesome desserts along with extraordinary hospitality. A family friendly Ocean City Restaurant New Orleans menu. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 120th Street, Food Lion Shopping Center, 410-723-2500; 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out. Fast delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishocmd.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-6642896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes— Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7263 / www.castleinthesand.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Beachfront, open-air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos, frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment, daily, May 4 through Sept. 24, weekends through October. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m., 2-for-1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting. ■ COINS, 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100 / www.coinspub.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, handcut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m., 6 days a week and early bird 4-6 p.m., daily specials. Closed Mondays.
■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-5398710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MCAE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Open Thursday at 4 p.m. for dinner. Open Friday-Sunday at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch buffet. Friday and/or Saturday, live entertainment. Sunday brunch buffet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy Hour Thursday-Sunday, 4-7 p.m. ■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DOUGH ROLLER, 41st Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-9254; 70th Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for more than 35 years. Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Fried Chicken available at South Division, 41st and 70th streets. Breakfast served daily at 3rd, 41st and 70th streets. Order online for carryout at both Coastal Highway locations. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second Season & Daily Dinner Specials. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine In, Carry Out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside. ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL, 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990 / www.ocfishtales.com / $-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / FishTales is located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy. ■ FLYING FISH CAFE & SUSHI BAR, The Village of Fenwick, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0217 / www.flyingfishfenwick.com / $-$$ /V-MC-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Featuring the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and rolls plus creative and delicious small plates. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN, 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS / www.foxspizzade.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery. ■ THE GREENHOUSE CAFÉ, 1503 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City 443-664-5671 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / The Greenhouse offers huge fresh salads, fresh homemade soups, which some are vegetarian or vegan. The "original" and best "Green Juice" in Ocean City. Tofu and gluten free options as well. Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday-Tuesday. ■ GROTTO PIZZA, 125th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-12347 / www.grottopizza.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Grotto Pizza is a family casual dining restaurant that specializes in award winning pizza and hospitality. The full menu includes pizza, pasta, sandwiches, subs, appetizers, salads, beer, wine, cocktails and Grotto Gelato. Takeout avail-
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able. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.weocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Homemade pizzas, serving 18 different pizzas, variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 2 a.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ KY WEST BAR & RESTAURANT, 5401 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-664-2836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Our experienced chefs deliver the finest in cuisine nightly. OC’s best veal chop, the freshest seafood and great pasta dishes. Ky West offers fine dining and a beautiful bar described as New York funky chic. Providing excellent food and drink for a great dining adventure. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MACKY'S BAYSIDE BAR AND GRILL, 5311 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-723-5565 / www.mackys.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Macky’s is a rustic, open-air, waterfront, seafood restaurant and bar with a beautiful private white sandy beach. Open for lunch everyday at 11 a.m., happy hour from 3-6 p.m. and dinner until 10 p.m. Lite fare until 1 a.m. Take out available. ■ MY THAI OC, 138th Street, Bayside Plaza, 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2509918 / www.mythaioc.webs.com / $ / V-MC-Dis / Authentic Thai food served Thursday-Sunday. Free parking for customers. Eat in or take out. Vegetarian options also. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS, 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1984 / www.nickshouseofribs.com / $$/ V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous
baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 and Seafood House, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-2501689 / PhillipsSeafood.com / $$-$$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Traditional dining, buffet and carry out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5 p.m. All-you-can-eat buffet. Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring more than 100 items including snow crab legs, carving station, made-to-order pasta, handmade crab cakes and so much more. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / OC’s favorite spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Serving lunch and dinner, 7 days a week in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials Monday through Friday 2-6 p.m. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SHENANIGAN'S IRISH PUB & GRILLE, Fourth Street on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-2897181 / www.ocshenanigans.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Children's menu / Full Bar / Oceanfront dining. Enjoy real food, from tasty burgers and overstuffed sandwiches to delicious entrées, while enjoying the sights and sounds of the boardwalk. Great live music by Dueling Pianos or brilliant local and regional Irish and rock bands tops off the perfect evening! ■ SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full Bar / Family friendly. Open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.; Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. Locally sourced, freshly prepared. Brick oven pizza, steaks, seafood, chicken and veal selections. Daily lunch, happy hour and dinner specials. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$-$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. ■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian style restaurant with Italian style deli and pasticceria/bakery too. Just stop in for a look and a taste of some fresh prosciutto fresh loaves of Italian bread. Large circular bar with Happy Hour and check our Web site with our daily specials from our great menu including pasta, wood fired pizzas, delicious heros and catering. Daily lunch special $6.95 plus take out service. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
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Kenny Rogers slated to perform in OC in Nov. (May 26, 2017) Ocean City will offer three concerts this fall/winter by national touring acts. First up is a Thursday, Oct. 5 performance by The Highway Live, a tribute act reviving the music of the legendary country trio–Johnny Cash,
Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. The 8 p.m. show will take place at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center on 40th Street with tickets ranging in price from $25-$35. The show will coincide with the Endless Summer Cruisin’ car event
produced by Special Event and TEAM Productions. Kenny Rogers “Final World Tour” will make a stop at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, Nov. 3. “We’ve been trying to get Kenny to show his cards for a year and a half and finally came up with a date that seemed to work,” said Bob Rothermel of Special Event and TEAM Productions. The price for tickets is estimated to be between $49-$75. Because of anticipated turnout for Rogers last tour, his show will take place in the convention center’s main room. The final show announced is on
Saturday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. when The Ten Tenors, on loan from Australia, will appear stateside. Tickets range in price from $35-$50. Rothermel said last month Pollstar listed the Ten Tenors as number 69 of the top 100 grossing acts globally. From his perspective, Rothermel said providing top-notch musical acts in the offseason is vital to the area economy. “Offering national entertainment during the shoulder season will help to keep Ocean City a year-round destination,” he said. For more information, visit https://specialeventpro.com/concerts.
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Calendar FRI, MAY. 26 Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, All Day Celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of Summer Reading with party at Hogwarts. The library will be transformed into Hogwarts Great Hall. There will be crafts, programs and activities for all ages. 410-524-1818
END OF THE YEAR HOGWARTS PARTY
Taylorville United Methodist Church, 11252 Adkins Road, Berlin, MD, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come eat and shop. Inside everything $10 and below. Outside furniture, garden area, toys and tools.
GIANT YARD SALE
Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 3:30 p.m. Learn how to draw, paint and create. For children 8 years and older. 410-957-0878
ART STUDIO ‘STRING ART’
MINECRAFT CHALLENGE ‘SURVIVAL CHALLENGE’
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 3:30 p.m. Using the video game Minecraft, the group will work together to make awesome stuff. For 9 to 13 year olds. 410-6410650 American Legion Post 123, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., West Ocean City, MD, 4 p.m. Home fried chicken with two sides and a roll. Two-, three- and four-piece platters available. Public is welcome.
HOME FRIED CHICKEN
House of Mercy, 36674 Worcester Highway, Selbyville, DE, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The group meets every Friday. Each meeting includes a small meal, music, games and life lessons. FORGE is an ecumenical youth ministry helping to break the cycle of bad choices. All are welcome. Robert Shrieves, 443-366-2813, http://www.forgeyouth.org
FORGE FRIDAY
Columbus Hall (behind St. Luke’s Church), 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Held each Friday night. Doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. 410-524-7994
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 8:30 p.m. Featuring “Surfs Up 2 Wave Mania.” 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. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. All are welcome. Michael Grogan, 410250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov
FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
SAT, MAY. 27 Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, All Day Celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of
END OF THE YEAR HOGWARTS PARTY
Summer Reading with party at Hogwarts. The library will be transformed into Hogwarts Great Hall. There will be crafts, programs and activities for all ages. 410-524-1818 Ocean City Presbyterian Church, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: 410-289-9340.
CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE
Taylorville United Methodist Church, 11252 Adkins Road, Berlin, MD, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come eat and shop. Inside everything $10 and below. Outside furniture, garden area, toys and tools.
GIANT YARD SALE
St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., Berlin, MD, 8 a.m. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. Featuring News Anchor Paul Butler as emcee and Benjamin Welburn, martial artist. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 years and younger in advance. The cost is $15 on the day of the event. Food will also be available. Contact Bertha Purnell, 410-641-0713 or the church, 410-641-0270.
5TH ANNUAL 5K MEMORIAL WALK/RUN
Third to Fifth Street and 116th to 118th Street beaches, Ocean City, MD, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pool play on Saturday and playoffs on Sunday. 215-435-1858
ESPL BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held every Saturday. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006
FARMERS MARKET
Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring 27 vendors, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches and lunch including BBQ chicken leg quarters, pulled pork sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs and two sides. For information and table rentals: Sue Hart, skhart55@comcast.net or 410-207-7039.
OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET
Ocean City Municipal Airport, Terminal Building, 12724 Airport Road, Berlin, MD, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Serving pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, etc., and coffee. Suggested donation is $7. An OCAA fundraiser to support the Huey Veteran’s Memorial Display. Info: Airport Ops, 410-213-2471 or Coleman Bunting, 410-726-7207
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
17TH ANNUAL SPRING ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring approximately 60 vendors displaying their unique handmade items, including jewelry, candles, handmade soaps and quilted handbags. Also available ThirtyOne bags, Lula Roe Clothing and Seaglass jewelry. Town Cats and Wags and Wishes
will be on hand with cat and dog adoptions. The 1st State Marine Corp League will be recruiting and collecting funds for the Wounded Warrior Semper Fund. Admission is free. Janice Cropper, cropperjl@aol.com, 410-213-0735, 800OC-OCEAN Frontier Town Western Theme Park, 8428 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. This two-day western festival will be jam-packed with authentic 1880s Western shows and Cowboy Camp Reenactments, a Cowboy Mounted Shooting competition, Quick Draw competition, bull riding, team roping, Native American dancing, Can Can shows, steam train and stagecoach rides, Golden Nugget Saloon Cowboy Poetry Open Mic, authentic chuck wagon cooking, pig roast, Western musical entertainment, and more. Cost is $14 for adults, $12 for children ages 4-10 years and free to those 3 and younger. Registered campers receive 50 percent off. Event will take place rain or shine. http://campground.frontiertown.com/spe cial-events/
5TH ANNUAL MID-ATLANTIC WILD WEST FEST
Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Defining Your Truth” with Deborah Rolig and Dee Gray. Held in conjunction with “Divine Feminine,” the May art exhibit devoted to empowering women through art — both visual and literary. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Little Pink Houses of Hope. 410-524-9433, http://artleagueofoceancity.org
ART JOURNALING WORKSHOP
GRAND OPENING CEREMONY AND FREE PICKLEBALL CLINIC
Manklin Meadows Sports Complex, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grand Opening Ceremony for Ocean Pines’ eight new pickleball courts. The Ocean Pines Pickleball Club members will conduct free clinics for beginners from 10 a.m. to noon.; open play also available during this time. Register: John Hanberry, jhanberry@comcast.net, 703-598-6119. A dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at noon, followed by music, drinks and light refreshments. Rain date is May 28. Ocean Pines is also offering a free week of pickleball for the public from May 27 through June 2. Denise Sawyer, dsawyer@oceanpines.org, 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006 Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 11 a.m. Fun, familyfriendly, build-it-yourself activities for all ages. 410-957-0878
BUILD IT
Dazzle, 11312 Manklin Creek Road, Unit 5, Berlin, MD, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dazzle is donating a percentage of sales to Worcester G.O.L.D. Everything must go; including furniture, store displays, racks, spinners, clothing, jewelry, accessories, Christmas trees, table top giftware, dips and mixes, Christopher Radko retired collectable ornaments,
DAZZLE STORE LIQUIDATION BENEFIT
Lladro figurines, Fitz and Flyd and more. 410-352-5538 Willards Lions Club, Main Street, Willards, MD, 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Early bird games at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Regular bingo starts at 7 p.m. Paying $125 per game. Assorted foods and desserts for sale. 410-835-8678
SUPER BINGO
SUN, MAY. 28 Third to Fifth Street and 116th to 118th Street beaches, Ocean City, MD, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pool play on Saturday and playoffs on Sunday. 215-435-1858
ESPL BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
Shenanigans porch, 309 N Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 8:30 a.m. Atlantic United Methodist Church will hold its 8:30 worship service on Shenanigans porch through the summer. In case of rain or heat advisory, worship will be inside the church on N. Baltimore Ave & 4th Street. Come as you are.
AUMC SUMMER SCHEDULE BEGINS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET
Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Takes place the second and fourth Sunday of each month, mostly. Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children 8 and younger. 410-5247994
SUNDAY OUTDOOR INFORMAL WORSHIP SERVICE
Bethany United Methodist Church front lawn, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD, 8:30 a.m. Beginning May 28 and held through September. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. bethany21811@gmail.com, 410-641-2186 Ocean City Municipal Airport, Terminal Building, 12724 Airport Road, Berlin, MD, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Serving pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, etc., and coffee. Suggested donation is $7. An OCAA fundraiser to support the Huey Veteran’s Memorial Display. Info: Airport Ops, 410-213-2471 or Coleman Bunting, 410-726-7207
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
17TH ANNUAL SPRING ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring approximately 60 vendors displaying their unique handmade items, including jewelry, candles, handmade soaps and quilted handbags. Also available ThirtyOne bags, Lula Roe Clothing and Seaglass jewelry. Town Cats and Wags and Wishes will be on hand with cat and dog adoptions. The 1st State Marine Corp League will be recruiting and collecting funds for the Wounded Warrior Semper Fund. Admission is free. Janice Cropper, cropperjl@aol.com, 410-213-0735, 800OC-OCEAN
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CALENDAR Continued from Page 103 5TH ANNUAL MID-ATLANTIC WILD WEST FEST Frontier Town Western Theme Park, 8428 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This two-day western festival will be jam-packed with authentic 1880s Western shows and Cowboy Camp Reenactments, a Cowboy Mounted Shooting competition, Quick Draw competition, bull riding, team roping, Native American dancing, Can Can shows, steam train and stagecoach rides, Golden Nugget Saloon Cowboy Poetry Open Mic, authentic chuck wagon cooking, pig roast, Western musical entertainment, and more. Cost is $14 for adults, $12 for children ages 4-10 years and free to those 3 and younger. Registered campers receive 50 percent off. Event will take place rain or shine. http://campground.frontiertown.com/spe cial-events/
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. 410-641-6876 Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD, 5 to 7 p.m. Menu includes chicken parmesan, pot roast, potatoes, vegetable, salad and dessert. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children. To benefit Diakonia’s Veterans Affairs. 410-641-2186
MEMORIAL DAY DINNER BENEFIT
TUE, MAY. 30 Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. 410641-0650
STORY TIME ‘MOON AND STARS’
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 12 to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients. Rob, 443-783-3529
TOT TIME: ACTIVE PLAY FOR ACTIVE TODDLERS
Corner of Main and Pitts streets, Main Street and Pitts Street, Berlin, MD, 7:30 p.m. Brown Box Theatre presents musical stories and voices that take the audience through a journey of space and time. Audience is encouraged to take chairs.
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‘SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD’ PERFORMANCE
MON, MAY. 29 St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., Berlin, MD, 11 a.m. Crabcake sandwiches cost $9 and fried chicken sandwiches cost $4. No pre-orders taken. Eloise Henry-Gordy, 443-235-3214
CRABCAKE AND FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines, 11144 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. Featuring patriotic music and pageantry, honoring the service men and women who gave their lives for our freedoms. Also honoring local Gold Star mothers and American Ex-POW’s. Golf carts will be circulating from the tent to the 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
Stephen Decatur Middle School, 9815 Seahawk Road, Berlin, MD, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parade begins at 11 a.m. from Stephen Decatur Middle School and ends at Henry Park where food, games, vendor and yard tables, entertainment and fun continue.
MEMORIAL DAY AT HENRY PARK
Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Berlin group No. 169. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean
DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS
Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 10:30 a.m. Active free play program to get toddlers up and moving. Program helps support the 60 Minutes of Play Each Day Initiative. For children 18 months to 3 years old. 410-957-0878 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road 410-208-4014, 1 to 4 p.m. The clinic is free and held every Tuesday through September. Master Gardeners will be available to help with gardening questions. Put plant damage samples in a plastic bag and label with your name and phone number. 410208-4014
Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Berlin group No. 0331. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. jeanduck47@gmail.com
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING
Pocomoke Elks Lodge 1624, 1944 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m., early bingo at 7 p.m. and regular games start at 7:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Open to the public. 410-957-3556
BINGO
WED, MAY. 31 KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. Meets every Wednesday. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Explore the world of iPads while learning from each other. Men welcome. Register: Norma Kessler, 410-641-7017
IPAD CHICKS - BEGINNERS
‘PLAY IT SAFE’ - MINIATURE GOLF TOURNAMENT
Maui Golf, 101 57th St., Ocean City, MD, 12 to 3 p.m. Free event for 2017 high school graduates. Attend a “Play It Safe” event and receive a wristband to ride the bus for free all week. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326,
http://playitsafeoceancity.com Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. 410-524-1818
STORY TIME ‘SUMMER FUN’
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 2 p.m. Pick a dessert recipe from a cookbook on display at the library, prepare the dessert and bring it in to share with the group. 410-632-3495
SWEETS-N-GREETS
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 4:30 p.m. Fun for the whole family. 410641-0650
FAMILY NIGHT ‘OUT OF THIS WORLD’
Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5:30 to 9 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and Carolina Beach music. A $5 donation per person to benefit local Veterans. Elk members and their guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 302200-3262, http://delmarvahanddancing.com
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB
Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 5:30 p.m. This month’s book is “The Miseducation of Cameron Post” by Emily M. Danforth. Books are available at the library in advance. 410-6323495
SNOW HILL BOOK OF THE MONTH
Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. cliff0917@aol.com, 410-641-1700
OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING
THU, JUN. 1 Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Held throughout Ocean City, June 1-3. Todays events at the hotel include: A 98Rock Live Broadcast from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 7-10 p.m. A Tailgate Party will be held from 6-8 p.m. Featuring allyou-can-eat tailgate themed buffet, draft beer and wine, iced tea, lemonade, cash bar, live DJ and give-aways. Also appearances by Ravens cheerleaders, alumni players and mascots. Tickets cost $29.95 for adults, $12.95 for children ages 4-12 years and free to those 3 and younger. Tickets can be purchased by calling the hotel reservations department at 410-5243535 or by visiting https://clarionoc.com/ravens-beach-bashtailgate-party/. A Miller Lite Welcome Party will be held at De Lazy Lizard, 305 N. First Street, Ocean City, 3-7 p.m. Mark Elman, melman@clarionoc.com, 410-390-4008, http://www.clarionoc.com
6TH ANNUAL RAVENS BEACH BASH
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. The group meets every Thursday. Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. 410-251-8163
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4TH ANNUAL ‘PARS FOR PAWS’ GOLF TOURNAMENT
Eagles Landing Golf Course, 12367 Eagles Nest Road, Berlin, MD, 11:30 a.m. Registration starts at 11:30 a.m. with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. Entry fee is $100 and includes greens fee for 18 holes, a cart, box lunch and awards ceremony immediately following the tournament at Harborside Bar and Grill which include appetizers and drinks sponsored by Absolute. All money raised goes to the Worcester County Humane Society. Sandy Summers, 443-2355647, http://www.worcestercounty humanesociety.org Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4 to 7 p.m. Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Arlene or Kate, 302-436-9577 or 410-524-0649
BEACH SINGLES
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. Free event for 2017 high school graduates. Attend a “Play It Safe” event and receive a wristband to ride the bus for free all week. 410-289-2800 or 800626-2326, http://playitsafeoceancity.com
‘PLAY IT SAFE’ - DODGEBALL
Mumford’s Landing, second floor, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 p.m. Acting General Manager Brett Hill will provide the latest update on all of the capital projects and improvements the Ocean Pines Association has accomplished over the past several months. All are invited. Questions may be submitted in advance via email to info@oceanpines.org. The meeting may be viewed live at www.OceanPines.org or on Mediacom channel 78. Denise Sawyer, dsawyer@oceanpines.org, 410-6417717, Ext. 3006
OCEAN PINES TOWN HALL MEETING
Planet Maze/Laser Storm, 3305 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD, 10 p.m. Free event for 2017 high school graduates. Open to the first 200 grads. Attend a “Play It Safe” event and receive a wristband to ride the bus for free all week. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326, http://www.playitsafeoceancity.com
‘PLAY IT SAFE’ - LASER TAG
Planet Maze/Lasertron/Lost Galaxy Golf, 3305 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD, 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. Free event for 2017 high school graduates. Attend a “Play It Safe” event and receive a wristband to ride the bus for free all week. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326, http://playitsafeoceancity.com
‘PLAY IT SAFE’ - MINIATURE GOLF
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Commentary
May 26, 2017
Ocean City Today
Taxes: who pays for what?
With calls for tourism to pay a greater share of OC government’s cost, a closer look at resort’s tax revenue appears to be in order
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By Stewart Dobson Editor n the continuing discussion of who should pay for what in Ocean City government, much is said about not wanting to unfairly burden local taxpayers with the cost of services generated by tourism. What is seldom, if ever, mentioned during these deliberations, is how much local homeowners actually contribute to the city’s principal operating budget, more formally known as the general fund. The answer is much less than most people realize. Make that much, much less. Producing that number is simple using a rough calculation based on the number of registered voters, the census bureau’s calculation of occupied households and the Ocean City Finance Department’s data on the average residential assessment and tax bill. Here’s what that quick formula shows: • Ocean City’s year-round residential property owners pay less than 10 percent of the $40.6 million the city receives in property taxes. • That’s less than 5 percent of the $82 million general fund. • Ocean City government gets more revenue from its parking lots and meters than it does from yearround residential property taxes. • Were free trash collection not available to resident property owners, the cost of hiring a commercial hauler would be roughly equivalent to at least 20 percent of their annual tax bills. Really? Yes, really. Based on the 5,703 registered voters in Ocean City in 2016 — those who don’t register have nothing to complain about — along with the Census Bureau’s finding that each resort household has an average of two occupants, Ocean City has somewhere around 2,800 residential taxpaying households. Even though not all registered voters are property owners (and some property owners may not be registered) the best approach for the sake
If year-round homeowners contribute just 10 percent of the total property tax revenue, the other 90 percent must be related to tourism. of this argument is to err on the high side. According to the city’s Finance Department, the average property tax bill for a single-family home is $1,300 and $900 for a condominium. That means, at the most, again because we’re erring on the high side by sticking with the $1,300 figure, those 2,800 households pay about $3.6 million in taxes. By contrast, Ocean City collects about $4 million in parking revenue, which is produced primarily by tourists. Here’s what those taxpaying households’ $3.6 million would cover: • About 10 percent of the Public Safety budget for police, fire and associated services. • Or 65 percent of Public Works/beach maintenance, not including sanitation and waste removal. • Or the Parks and Recreation budget, with enough left over to
match the $400,000 or so the city takes in from Sunfest, thanks to tourism. Despite the populist argument that visitors and visitor-related businesses should pay most of government’s cost, it’s clear that it already is. If year-round homeowners contribute just 10 percent of the total property tax revenue, the other 90 percent must be related to tourism. Nonresident property owners pay the biggest portion of the total tax bill at about 73 percent. The question then becomes how many of those properties — 25,000 condominiums and 2,500 singlefamily homes — would have been built if Ocean City were not a major tourist resort? Further, how much would these properties have cost were tourism not the primary driver of the resort economy and real estate sales? If the average residential assessment in Ocean City is in the neighborhood of $230,000, how about a
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couple of hundred thousand more? That, according to the online real estate service zillow.com, would be the average home price in Rehoboth Beach and Bethany, both of which draw tourists, but nothing like Ocean City’s annual millions. The next question is if homes within the corporate limits of Ocean City did cost that much more, how many of the resort’s current residents would have bought here? To deny the connection between tourism and real estate sales suggests that developers gambled billions of dollars to build tens of thousands of condominiums, townhouses and single-family homes for prospective buyers who had never set foot in Ocean City. That also would mean that investors bought thousands of potential rental properties for a visitor/vacation market that did not yet exist. Although it might be argued that some developers and investors take crazy risks now and then, no lender would be willing to finance a project on the build-it-and-the-vacationerswill-come premise. Obviously, the visitor market was here and builders, Realtors, investors and lenders seized the opportunity to to serve it. In addition, all the resort’s hotels and motels are driven exclusively by tourism, while a third of Ocean City’s residential units are seasonal rentals and most others are used by friends, family and guests (i.e. tourists). All Ocean City’s commercial property — hotels, restaurants, retail and services — is made possible by tourism and contributes more than twice as much in taxes, about $8 million, than year-round residential property owners. This, of course, doesn’t count room tax. Ah, yes the room tax: the target of tax critics who want tourism to pay more than the 90 percent it already plows into the general fund. Room tax adds approximately $15 million to the budget. A part of that is dedicated to marketing (more on that later). Further, room tax revenue is not in a separate fund, but is commingled with all the other money that is deposited into this general operations account. In that respect, the general fund is like a monetary omelet. Once combined, its ingredients cannot be separated, which makes calling for the room tax alone to cover certain expenses like asking the cook to unscramble the egg. Continued on next page
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Continued from Page 105 Sure, you can do it on paper, but money is money. Acknowledging that fact, some advocates in this recent tax crusade want to use the marketing set-aside portion of the room tax money for other purposes they believe involve promotions and marketing — even if the tourism industry might disagree. While that is within the government’s purview, it is still not the wisest course to take. From a business standpoint, what would be the benefit of reducing support for the one thing that pays most of the bills? It would not affect residential taxpaying households in any significant way, as no matter how much or how little is spent, they would only get 5 percent of any general fund savings. Meanwhile the tourism industry would undoubtedly suffer and produce less revenue for the city. Were that to happen, property tax rates would have to increase to support government while it slowly wound down its level of services to reflect the dwindling resident and visitor populations. All property values also would begin to decline. There would be no
other way to prop them up beyond continuing to raise taxes to pay for services that fewer people would use. Besides, it’s not as if residential taxpayers in Ocean City are any more burdened than taxpayers in other communities. Last year, for instance, Berlin, which has a population of about 4,500, collected $3.2 million in real property taxes. According to estimates provided by Zillow, the median home value there is $215,700, which at Berlin’s 68-cent tax rate produces an average bill of $1,462. What was Ocean City’s average bill again? $1,300, right? Berlin is a great town too, an ideal town, some would say, but it doesn’t necessarily cost less to live there. But yes, there are less expensive places to live, just not anywhere with the services and amenities of Ocean City or the charm and small-town feel of Berlin. Oh, and while we’re looking at tax bills, don’t forget that Worcester County’s 1.75 percent piggyback income tax is the lowest in the state (Wicomico’s is 3.2 percent). Why is that? Well, that would be related to tourism.
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