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Nordstrom’s vote to decide room tax fate Pocomoke’s commissioner sees leverage opportunity

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MSFA CONVENTION The Maryland State Firemen’s Association and Ladies Auxiliary took over the convention center on 40th Street, Saturday through Wednesday, for its annual gathering in the resort. See more photos on pages 16 and 67.

U.S. Wind tower goes up in July Offshore installation will collect weather data now for turbine farm use later

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 21, 2019) After learning details during a public hearing last week in Ocean Pines regarding U.S. Wind’s pending installation next month of an offshore 300-plus foot meteorological tower, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan on Monday bemoaned the lack of advertising for the meeting, while championing holding subsequent informa-

tional gatherings in the resort as opposed to other communities in Worcester County.

“It was a public hearing, but there weren’t a lot of people there because I don’t think there was a lot of notice about it,” he said.

In a press release issued May 23, US Wind President and CEO Riccardo Toto said an agreement has been reached with EPIC Applied Technologies, which is headquartered in Houston with operations based in Louisiana, to install a meteorological tower roughly 17-miles offshore of the Ocean City coastline.

Toto said the tower will be used to collect raw wind data at a height comparable to the eventual turbines’ height.

“The collected wind data will be used primarily to validate the virtual data collected through what have primarily been mathematical models to date and will also monitor the performance of the installed turbines during the lifetime of the eventual wind farm,” Toto said.

Toto said the installation is slated to begin in mid-July and marks a key milestone in what is anticipated to be one of the naSee MAYOR Page 64

By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (June 21, 2019) Worcester County Commissioner Joshua Nordstrom has one card to play, but he’s not sure how to play Joshua Nordstrom it.

“I‘m undecided on which way I’m going vote,” Nordstrom said of the commissioners’ consideration of a countywide room tax increase from 4.5 to 5 percent.

Passage of the tax increase, which must be by a unanimous vote, is important to Ocean City government and the tourism industry because a portion of that tax revenue is used for marketing the resort.

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Rental plan will get more review

By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (June 21, 2019) Worcester County Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic pressed the pause button on the introduction of countywide room tax legislation on Joseph Mitrecic Tuesday, saying more time is needed to prepare for the measure’s upcoming public hearing.

Edward Tudor, director of development review and permitting for Worcester, was prepared to introduce the See COUNTY Page 64

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By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 21, 2019) Throngs of J-1 students gathered at the Residence Inn Hotel in Ocean City last Thursday for an Ocean City Chamber of Commerce welcome party that also advised the foreign students how to have fun and be safe in the resort.

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Fire Chief Bowers welcomes new challenge

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 21, 2019) Despite bringing more than four decades of first responder experience to the table, Ocean City’s newly appointed Fire Chief, Rich Bowers, anticipates venturing into uncharted territory because of the resort’s huge seasonal swings in population.

“I’m always up for a challenge and I want to learn,” he said.

Bowers, who was introduced as Ocean City’s second-ever top official for the combined career and volunteer Fire and EMS departments during the City Council work session last Tuesday, previously filled similar roles in Montgomery County, Maryland and Fairfax County, Virginia.

Speaking this week, Bowers expressed gratitude to assume the role of fire chief for, in addition to fellow first responders, business owners, renters, and resort property owners.

“I’m very connected with the community and … the men and women that perform the work,” he said. “I believe in focusing on our mission, which is when someone dials 911 we’re here to help.”

Bowers said during his professional career, fire service has grown to encompass a larger purview.

“The fire and EMS service has really evolved over my four-plus decades in the industry to really being kind of the Swiss Army knife of the community,” he said.

“We can do anything just about.”

From his earliest days as a career firefighter, Bowers has also served a dual role as an EMT. “Early on, I was one of the first EMTs in our department back in Montgomery County and Rockville,” he said. “It was something I was interested in as it relates to taking care of people.”

Bowers said the trend has grown over the years with numerous firefighters also certified as EMTs or paramedics.

“They can also respond on that same apparatus as a first response unit for an EMS call,” he said. “You get help there quicker, you get the right people there with the right equipment and certification to begin to handle the situation.”

Fire-based EMS systems have proven to be the most efficient and effective model for the safety of community members, as well as first responders, Bowers said.

“It has made the community safer because we’re getting there quicker and we’re doing the craft that we’ve been trained and certified to do,” he said.

“We’re seeing people walk out of the hospital, where maybe years and decades ago they were not.”

While appreciating overseeing the resort’s combined career and volunteer fire departments presents challenges, Bowers said the organizational structure is not wholly unfamiliar.

“I cut my teeth on a combination de-

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Ocean City’s newly-appointed Fire Chief Rich Bowers, right, greets department leaders after being sworn into office during the City Council work session last Tuesday.

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“In Ocean City, we not only rely on career and volunteer members, but also part timers, that’s a little bit unique.”

Regardless of whether someone is in the career or volunteer camp, Bowers keyed on a common unifying sentiment.

“The one thing that brings everybody together is training and responding to calls in a structured environment,” he said.

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“We’ve got to make sure that the basis of what we do, that we’re well trained and equipped,” he said.

Bowers said along with training, planning is the other crucial element for first responder agencies.

“You need quality data to make informed decisions relevant to staffing and response delivery,” he said. “You have to be able to adjust what you’re doing based on population density, as well as the rise and fall of the population.”

While not officially on board until June 24, Bowers attended the OC Air Show last weekend and was impressed with the production oversight.

“It was a tremendous show … and it was very safely done,” he said. “The critical link of all those things happening without a flaw … was the outstanding planning. The incident action plan that was put in place was the key.”

While recognizing Ocean City Fire and EMS already provides a high level of service, Bowers said continued improvements are still feasible.

“That’s my vision, to try and raise the bar even a little bit more,” he said. “This is already a well-equipped, well-trained, fast-to-respond agency, but my job is to help get it a little bit better.”

Regardless of pushing for higher service levels, Bowers said pride is the one element that can’t be replicated.

“The men and women have the pride and the passion to perform the duties and responsibilities to provide service to the public,” he said. “You can’t train somebody, you can’t educate somebody in that regard, they’ve got to bring it.”

By retaining pride in their duties, Bowers said first responders maintain high morale while delivering top-notch service to the community.

“We’ve always got to be ready, that’s my mantra,” he said. “I’m ready to learn and ready to share … because I think I’m going to learn as much in return, That’s what I look forward to in being your fire chief in Ocean City.”

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J-1 students find American culture endearing Continued from Page 3 can culture and have good feelings about the United States.”

This year’s welcome event was the first to be held for Ocean City’s J-1 students.

“We have some safety events planned, introductions to let the students mingle …everything that has to do with the students having a healthy and safe summer here,” program director at United Work’s Travel Anne Marie Conestabile said.

Music pumped from the DJ booth as students mingled, dove in and climbed out of the pool and enjoyed classic American haute cuisine: hot dogs, hamburgers, pulled pork sandwiches, pizza, pasta salad and more.

Students often hear about the program through friends and family members who have participated in years previous.

“I learned about it while I was in college,” Romanian student Richard Muresan said. “Many people told me that they went with the program and that it was awesome…and I wanted to try it out and see for myself.”

For some students, this was not the

first time they have participated in the J1 program.

“This is my third time,” Dominican Republic student Jesús Pérez said. “My first time was in Tennessee, and last year was in North Carolina…I really love to travel and meet the cultures, that’s why each time I go to a different place.”

Often, studying or working abroad comes with culture shock as students adapt to an American lifestyle. However, for many of the J-1 students the shock was a pleasant surprise, rather than a challenge.

“The warmness of the people, like they always smile, so that was a bit shocking for me,” Jamaican student Shanagay Cross said.

Yet, there was one aspect of American culture that posed a problem to some of the students.

“They are speaking [too] quickly,” Bohdana Hoiuk, a Ukrainian studying in Poland, said.

While the result may be worth it, the process of applying to the J-1 program can be labor intensive. The application process, visa interview and figuring out

Savannah O’Bell, left, and Lizzy Miller, who work with the Ocean City Beach Patrol, hand out sunglasses and provide J-1 students with beach safety information during a J-1 Students welcome event at the Residence Inn hotel near the Route 90 bridge last Thursday.

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J-1 students enjoy an American-style buffet featuring hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza and pasta salad during an event held in their honor last Thursday.

details such as plane tickets and lodging can take students several months to do.

“I didn’t really think I’d get here to be honest,” Muresan said. “We signed up in November and we finished all of it … maybe a month before coming here. It’s a longer process.”

In addition, the cost of coming to the United States can add up, especially taking into consideration the currency exchange rate, Muresan said. For example, one Romanian Leu (RON) is equivalent to $0.24 USD. Nonetheless, organizations and businesses have aided the J-1 students in various ways.

The Alamo Hotel’s owner recently renovated the building to accommodate the students, so there is plenty of housing for them, Pursel said. In addition, Ocean City Baptist Church donated hundreds of bikes for students to use to and from work.

Overall, the event organizers hoped to showcase the diversity and cross-cultural exchange that the J-1 program offers to Ocean City.

“I hope that you see a sea of countries, [and] I hope that you see a multicultural flag displayed of all of the wonderful nationalities that we have here in Ocean City,” Conestabile said.

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Planning Commission gives nod for Dayton Lane project

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The Planning Commission recommended site plan approval for a row of townhouse units to replace a dilapidated building on the corner of North Division Street and Dayton Lane in Ocean City.

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 21, 2019) While highlighting potential expansions of the Route 50 bridge, albeit not a factor for several decades, the Ocean City Planning Commission recommended site plan approval for a row of townhouse units to replace a dilapidated building on the corner of North Division Street and Dayton Lane.

Zoning Administrator Frank Hall presented details for the proposed development of four townhomes at 206 N. Division St. during the Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday.

Hall said the parcel in question is located directly behind the gas station where traffic enters the Route 50

bridge heading out of town.

“The building is in somewhat of a state of disrepair,” he said. “The idea is to substitute that building for four decent townhomes.”

The parcel is zoned for downtown mixed use, with architectural renderings showing the multi-family townhouse units fall within prescribed size parameters, Hall said.

“They’re two bedrooms each, so they require two parking spaces,” he said. “The way they’re getting the parking spaces is stacked in garage units coming off Dayton Lane.”

Hall said numerous tweaks have been made since the project was vetted by the Technical Review Committee.

“The project has come a long way since the TRC review,” he said.

“There’s different color schemes … recesses and projections … porches on both ends [and] landscaping around the perimeter.”

Also consulted on the development plans was the Ocean City Development Corporation, whose Executive Director Glenn Irwin said his group’s design committee met previously with Heather Morrison of Fisher Architecture to tweak building details.

“The current building is in poor condition [and] has been for a long time,” he said.

Irwin said of primary concern are environmental challenges stemming from the properties location in the special flood hazard area, which is subject to periodic tidal flooding.

Irwin stressed the need to include exact elevation figures in the site plan specifics.

“What still has to be determined is the actual colors of the building and the actual siding [material],” he said.

“We’re assuming it’s vinyl but there’s no reference.”

Irwin also questioned the inclusion of garage doors on the Dayton Lane side of the structure.

“I know there’s an issue with trying to get a vehicle into them,” he said. “Basically, because of the flood elevation issues, you have a short expanse to get into the garage.”

Despite the apparent challenges, Irwin espoused retaining the design element versus having an open first floor area.

“They need to elevate the building for flood elevation [and] we want to make sure the doors stay as part of the façade,” he said.

Hall said while Planning Department staff supports the proposed development a caveat should be included regarding the possibility of a new Route 50 bridge within the next quarter century.

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Council approves two zoning code changes Updates tweak definition of multi-family dwellings, plus permits enclosed landings

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 21, 2019) After briefly discussing a pair of zoning code amendments last week, and following earlier Planning Commission approval, the Ocean City Council voted unanimously on Monday to alter the definition of multi-family dwellings and permit partially enclosed covered landings in manufactured home districts.

Zoning Administrator Frank Hall told the council both matters were considered during the Planning Commission

meeting on May 21, with each receiving Hall said the issue came to light when could not,” he said. “I’m asking for a code a 4-0 recommendation for approval with an applicant sought to build a two-family amendment to allow the practice.”

Commissioners Joel unit on a lot that did The second zoning code amendment Brous, Chris Shanahan not meet square would provide protection from the ele‘This change would allow footage require- ments for resident entrances in manuand Chairperson Pam the practice to continue on ments.

Buckley absent. factured home districts.

Speaking during the “The applicant “Earlier this year, you approved an non-conforming lot sizes council work session studied a practice amendment to allow the landings on the to allow un-subdivided last Tuesday, Hall said that was prior to my side of manufactured homes … to have a two-family dwellings.’ tenure ... to allow cover to get out of the rain while standing staff forwarded both Zoning Administrator requests based on isthese dwellings to there trying to get in the front door,” he Frank Hall sues raised by residents be on non-conform- said. during the building ing lot sizes for twoSince that time, Hall said a number of family dwellings,” residents in manufactured home dispermit review process.

The first request would allow un-sub- he said. tricts have sought to partially enclose divided two-family dwellings, or duHall said after a careful reading of cur- those landings. plexes, to be considered multi-family rent zoning code language, he detected a “We found out that a lot of people in the dwellings under the resort’s zoning conflict, regardless of past practices. manufactured home parks, and even some “This change would allow the practice other areas, are having trouble with wind codes. to continue on non-conforming lot sizes and opening their doors,” he said. “We’ve to allow un-subdivided two-family heard there’s even [been] several injuries.” dwellings,” he said.

Hall noted the Montego Bay AssociaHall said under the amended definition tion rules, which is the resort’s largest duplexes would be considered in the same manufactured home community, allight as multi-family dwellings, which ready allows the practice. would be permitted on existing parcels “Montego Bay allowed it [but] our with non-conforming lot sizes over 2,900 zoning rules do not,” he said. “This shielded properly.” square feet but under 5,000 square feet. would attempt to coordinate our codes Commission member Palmer Also, two-family dwellings could not with those of Montego Bay.” Gillis asked if assurances should be be subdivided unless the lot is at least City Council President Lloyd Martin obtained that the developer would 5,000 square feet. concurred with the “sensible,” request. not hold the city liable in the event of “This … customer wanted to put two “As most of us who live on the water future Route 50 bridge expansions. townhouses on his non-conforming lot here know, there’s a wind tunnel in those Attorney Will Esham III said the size, as he saw in the same neighborhood areas,” he said. “When you’re opening potential alignment issues are well has been done in the past. But in my in- the screen door to go in, it does grab and documented on public record. terpretation of the code, I realized he pull it.”

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Clean Energy Jobs Act aids farmers Solar projects targeted for land segments typically deemed subpar for crops

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 21, 2019) Maryland’s Clean Energy Jobs Act, passed by a vetoproof majority at the end of the General Assembly’s 2019 session, aims to cut use of fossil fuels for energy production in half within a decade before transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy sources within two decades.

In addition to retaining a pair of trash incinerators in Baltimore City and Montgomery County within the list of “clean energy,” sources, increasing offshore wind energy production and requiring a feasibility study on nuclear energy, the act seeks to boost solar energy production to 14.5 percent of the state’s energy portfolio by 2030.

The increase in solar production, which currently accounts for less than 3 percent of the state’s energy supply, has been criticized because of its potential to eliminate farm lands, specifically on the Eastern Shore.

Finn McCabe, regulatory affairs specialist for Ground Star Energy, said in reality only a small percentage of farm lands are typically targeted for energy production projects, principally

those not viable for agricultural purposes.

“You might see a number of projects throughout the state, but you are not going to take a significant portion of the land out of production,” he said.

The solar energy industry, which estimates 800 jobs were lost in Maryland during 2018, anticipates the Clean Energy Jobs Act will add roughly 20,000

‘Where we develop our projects, we do not touch a tree and we set aside forest mitigation land...We are removing the possibility that trees will not grow on that farmland for the next 30 years.’

Regulatory affairs specialist for Ground Star Energy, Finn McCabe positions statewide by 2030.

Despite the potential boost in employment, opponents of the measure point to deforestation as a possible sacrifice with state lawmakers pushing forward to foster the use of renewable energy sources.

Finn said solar projects are vetted by the Maryland Public Service Commission as part of a three-phase approval process that avoids eliminating trees or harming critical wetland areas.

“Where we develop our projects, we do not touch a tree and we set aside forest mitigation land,” he said. “We are removing the possibility that trees will not grow on that farmland for the next 30 years.”

Finn said the project approval process includes permanent forest mitigation easements.

“For a 5-6 acre tract, we are setting aside roughly two acres of forest land

that will never be touched in the future,” he said.

Moreover, Finn noted the Public Service Commission also holds significant sway on the approval process.

“More frequently than not, if they are attempting to cut down forest land and not providing a forest mitigation plan, they’re being shot down by the PSC,” he said.

Finn also questioned the assertion from critics that viable crop lands would be taken out of production, noting instances where solar projects situated on subpar parcels of larger agricultural tracts have provided supplementary income to support overall farm operations.

“The lease rate you get for solar energy is much higher than the lease rate people could get for leasing the farm,” he said.

Development of solar farms will not negatively affect the property values of workable agricultural lands, Finn said.

He also questioned the assertion made by critics that higher solar lease rates would prove to be a burden for adjacent farmers by increasing rates in general.

“That argument doesn’t factor in that most of the property can’t be used for solar,” he said.

Finn said solar project developers typically use a small portion of larger parcels that are generally not viable for crop production.

Financial incentives are also needed for Maryland to compete with neighboring states in attracting solar development, Finn said.

“It’s not because the projects don’t stand alone by themselves without incentives,” he said. “If we don’t have incentives here, more projects will be built out of state and investors will not come to the table as quickly, so we will not get cleaner energy on a faster pace.”

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Worcester awarded $200K grant from state tourism fund

By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (June 21, 2019) Worcester County was awarded more than $200,000 in grant funding for tourism purposes following unanimous approval from the county commissioners during a meeting Tuesday.

Lisa Challenger, tourism director for Worcester County, said the Maryland Tourism Development Board, approved a destination marketing grant program for fiscal year 2020.

The funding allotted for $207,154, which represents a 17.43 percent increase, or $66,574 more money from last year, according to Challenger.

The county received $140,580 in grant funding for the previous fiscal year.

The grant money will be available from July 1 to June 30, 2020, according to the grant agreement.

The destination marketing grant stipulates the money be used as a promotional vehicle for several initiatives, including advertising, as well as written and graphic materials.

Challenger also wrote in a memorandum that the state agency has a certain criteria, and looks for the following components when designating funding: advertising expenses, growth in qualifying expenditures over the previous year and growth in fiscal year 2018 for generated lodging tax revenues as determined by the comptroller.

Commissioner Chip Bertino moved to approve the awarded grant funding, and Commissioner Joshua Nordstrom seconded it.

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By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 21, 2019) Ocean City has installed 12 beach access mats to make the beach more accessible for physically disabled people.

“The mats provide a firm, stable, slip-resistant surface,” engineering manager Paul Mauser said.

Mauser, who oversees the project, said he and his team completed a trial period last year to find a mat that would perform the best for the resort’s needs.

The team eventually chose the AccessMat, which is produced by AccessRec in Clifton, New Jersey. They are 100 percent non-woven polyester and are UV stabilized and recyclable.

The mats will be left overnight, and will be cleaned when necessary, Mauser said.

After the trial period, the city in-

stalled the mats at every ADA crossover, which are located at the following streets: 30, 40, 48, 59, 70, 81, 88 ½, 94, 120, 130, 139 and 145 — approximately every half-mile, as per the Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines.

“We received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our local citizens,” Mauser said.

He mentioned Janet Mazor, who has been a long-time advocate for access mats to be installed so that disabled people and others may enjoy the beach as well.

The mats are expensive, costing roughly $7,000 to $8,000 each to install. Because of the cost, the city has no plans to buy more.

However, the state of Maryland will front roughly half of the expenses, Town Engineer Terry McGean said.

OC Air Show causes traffic nightmare for visitors, locals

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 21, 2019) To say traffic was heavy over the weekend of the Ocean City Air Show would be to trivialize its true nature, which one resort worker put in perspective by reporting that she left Salisbury for work an hour and a half early and still arrived at her job 20 minutes late.

Others were caught in extended backups on St. Louis Avenue and connecting streets on Saturday. Consequently, at the end of each day’s air show, traffic control considerations were made.

Among the efforts to free the outward flow from the resort were changes in patterns on Golf Course

Road and Route 611 in West Ocean City that gave priority to motorists heading west on Route 50.

“The changes to traffic…were actually not road closures, but were part of the Air Show emergency operations plan,” Ocean City Communications Manager Jessica Waters said.

Sgt. Colin Sweitzer of the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack said because of the high volume of visitors, the traffic lights had to be manipulated for the flow of traffic to continue.

“Our public safety departments worked in conjunction with the State Police, State Highway and Sheriff’s office to develop a traffic pattern that would allow vehicles to flow out of town,” Waters said.

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By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (June 21, 2019) Two Worcester County Public School projects are undergoing construction and renovation over the summer: replacement turf for Stephen Decatur High School and the construction of the new Showell Elementary School.

Stephen Decatur: In June 2018 and June 2019, the Worcester County Commissioners approved funding for the project to replace the existing grass field at Stephen Decatur High School with a synthetic turf field similar to the athletic surface fields at Pocomoke High and Snow Hill High Schools and to resurface the running track.

Construction is being executed through the Keystone Purchasing Network Program with construction

by FieldTurf USA Inc., Construction operations for the installation of the new SDHS turf field/running track resurfacing began on May 20. The budget for the project is $1.3 million.

The turf is anticipated to be installed by July 1. The track is expected to be completed by August and reopen in time for students to practice their respective sports.

Showell Elementary School: The construction of the new Showell Elementary School, which began late September 2018, is continuing, having been cleared to enter the next phase by the Worcester County Board of Education’s on Tuesday.

In the last 30 days, work was done to reinforce structural steel for the foundations and foundation concrete, according to Bill Moschler, project manager for Oak Construction LLC. Demolition of two portable classrooms has been completed, and site projects in the works include tree and stump removal in front of the new entrance and creating a storm water structure.

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Board of Education approves $113 million budget for FY20

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (June 21, 2019) The Worcester County Board of Education formally approved its budget of more than $113 million for the next fiscal year at its meeting in Newark on Tuesday.

The budget, passed by the Worcester County Commissioners on June 4, and based on the recommendations of the board, includes more than $2 million in employee salary increases that encompass step increases on employee pay scales and cost-of-living adjustments.

According to Chief Financial Officer Vince Tolbert, this is the third year in a row the budget has increased for the county and been paid in full.

County government contributes more than 81 percent of the school system budget with more than $19 million in state aid this year. The state’s portion, which is based on a formula that involves weighing a

county’s tax base against its total population, represents about 17 percent of the school budget.

Final approved unrestricted county funding for FY20 totals $92.4 million. That includes an increase of $4.8 million. In addition to the increase in unrestricted funding, the county approved $50,000 in restricted grant funding for the Pocomoke Middle School Afterschool Program.

In addition, the budget showed no increase in insurance costs, which has never happened before, Tolbert said.

One-time capital projects round out to $853,055, which include $131,000 for a design features at Stephen Decatur Middle School, $117,000 for new roof for Pocomoke Middle School, $555,000 for HVAC systems for Pocomoke Middle and Cedar Chapel Special Schools and $55,000 for classroom repairs for Stephen Decatur Middle School.

Opioid awareness campaign hopes to create art project (June 21, 2019) The opioid awareness campaign Worcester Goes Purple announced this week that it is working with the Worcester County Arts Council to create a “River of Hope” art installation.

The organization has secured funding from the Worcester County Arts Council to install an art rock river, using hundreds of rocks that community members will paint purple at several upcoming events across the county.

The community is invited to paint these rocks in honor of those who have died from an overdose or are struggling with addiction.

The painting project will take place at the following public events. Attendees can look for the purple table display.

• Blessing of the Combines in Snow Hill, Aug. 3.

• Fourth Friday Street Festival in Pocomoke, Aug. 23.

• Small Town Throw-Down in Berlin, Sept. 7.

• Sunfest in Ocean City, on Sept.

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When complete, the painted rocks will become a “River of Hope” awareness art installation at the Atlantic Club in Ocean City. The Atlantic Club

is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals in recovery and those trying to achieve sobriety.

Worcester Goes Purple is an opioid addiction awareness and prevention campaign taking place in September 2019 across Worcester County.

The campaign’s mission is to start the conversation within the community about drug education and prevention, the signs and symptoms of addiction, and where community resources can be found for assistance.

‘Going Purple’ is currently looking for volunteers or business partners to join the movement.

For more information about participation in this campaign, contact WGP Event Coordinator Debbie Smullen at 410-870-5161, or by emailing dasmullen@worcester k12.org.

The Worcester Goes Purple initiative is supported by Worcester County Public Schools, Worcester County Health Department, and Atlantic General Hospital. Funding is being made possible through the participating agencies, the Heroin and Opioid Policy Development Grant, and donations from the Worcester County community.

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Physical fitness key for Ocean City lifeguards

By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (June 21, 2019) Can you imagine dragging your entire office to work each day?

Of course not, but did you know your lifeguard is basically doing just that!

The lifeguard stand weighs 300 pounds and part of the guard’s daily routine on the job is dragging that chair in the sand to the front of the beach, not to mention the big red bag loaded with the days necessities to sustain themselves and to perform the job in all kinds of weather.

Let’s not forget the jumbo size umbrella they tote along as well. The surf rescue technicians remain on duty regardless of the weather so their red bag hold items to use during sun, rain and even fog.

Take note the next time you see a lifeguard coming or going to work.

Being an Ocean City lifeguard a physically demanding job. The OCBP currently employs over 200 people.

Surf rescue technician is the title that our lifeguards earn once they complete Surf Rescue Academy and you see them wearing their red uniforms and man-

ning the tall and very heavy white lifeguard stand.

Each surf rescue technician is a member of one of the 18 crews that stretch from the inlet jetty to the Delaware state line.

Each crew functions as a team and has five or six lifeguard stands, with the crew chief stand located in the center along with a two-way radio as a communications link to the town’s 911 communications center.

In addition to the crew chief there is an assistant crew chief and up to six additional surf rescue technicians who work together to cover all stands in the crew from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. as well as days off, lunch breaks and mandatory workouts.

Yes, mandatory workouts during their work day! They not only have to meet certain physical requirements to be hired as a surf rescue technician and be re-qualified each summer season with the patrol, they also have to complete a prescribed daily workout of at least 20 minutes per day in the midst of their guarding shifts.

In reality, our surf rescue technicians are no different than a professional athlete who we have hired for their physical attributes and have trained them in techniques that allow them to use these special skills and abilities to protect you

when you visit.

To provide coverage for workouts, some surf rescue technicians are scheduled for a 4.5-hour shift.

When working this shift the surf rescue technician starts their work day at 10 a.m. They begin by making sure that the entire area of the beach covered by their crew, is prepared for the Surf rescue technician Liz Miller works out behind the stand as another day.

Once set up guard covers for her during her mandatory workout break. and administrative tasks are completed they begin reThe workouts usually consist of lieving each surf rescue technician in the swimming, running or both. They can crew who is on a 7.5-hour shift. change daily at the discretion of the crew Once each surf rescue technician is chief that runs the workouts in a certain relieved they are required to perform an area. ordinance check (local rules and laws) If it’s extremely hot, then it’ll likely be on their beach by walking (jogging) in a water workout day, but on a day when among the beach patrons checking for the wind is high, and temperature modunsafe conditions and infractions, fol- erate, there are all types of various worklowed by a mandatory workout pre- out activities the crew chief will devise. scribed by the crew chief.

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Members of OCBP do extra to stay in shape Continued from Page 13 Once all crew members have completed their morning duties and workout the “lunch rover” (the SRT on the 4.5-hr shift) will replace each surf rescue technician who is working the full day for a 30-minute lunch break beginning at noon.

As an added incentive for the 18 crews to work hard at training and stay in top physical shape, the patrol holds an annual crew competition each year in late July, which is great spectator event.

One of the reasons we do that is so that the crews will want to practice together which occurs before or after the workday.

The beach patrol also has a triathlon club and organizes physical events such as running and swimming (200-meter sprints up to 2 mile distant events) early in the mornings or evenings when the guards are off duty which leads to certifications that are required for higher positions within the patrol.

This is one of the ways that our guards move up the ranks. They get certified in the different programs so they can apply for another position the next year.

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Our annual “Iron Guard” and “Strong Guard” competitions not only support our fitness goals but also give “Bragging Rights” to those surf rescue technicians who participate in these fun events.

For those that want to increase fitness but are not into competition we have a Group Bike Ride that puts on many miles as they tour the area outside Ocean City. Our organization is about encouraging our employees to stay in shape, to continue training and to get better.

As a bonus, all of this extra work that they do off the clock helps them when they’re actually working.

Being in top physical condition is not only critical to do the daily job of guarding but it also comes in handy for competitions.

Some patrol members compete in contests that are held around the area and in other parts of the country for lifeguards.

Each year we send a team of OCBP female guards to women’s competitions and we also send a competition team consisting of males and females to participate in the United States Lifeguard Association Regional competitions.

In addition, we participate in the lifeguard Olympics which is held in Re-

hoboth Beach every year. Teams are selected through tryouts to represent the OCBP and all those who compete are scheduled off and receive no compensation or support from Town of Ocean City funds although many of our teams do receive support from local businesses. All of these competitions offer an opportunity for lifeguards throughout the region to display their physical fitness.

The top athletes of the Ocean City Beach Patrol will also represent Ocean City at the national and international level and are well respected throughout the lifesaving community.

So when you see the guards doing strange maneuvers on the beach, now you know they are probably either doing a mandatory workout devised by their crew chief or training for an upcoming competition. Both!

But rest assured, even though they are on a break and working out, another guard is covering for them so that all 10 miles of Ocean City are fully guarded.

However, during their workout they must remain in the area that is covered by their crew so in an emergency they are available to assist and add extra support to the crew.

If you would like to become a lifeguard, it might interest you to know that because of the unique demands of the job, the Ocean City Beach Patrol does

not require or recognize certification or past experience with other agencies.

Anyone seeking employment with the OCBP must successfully complete all aspects of an eight-phase pre-employment physical skills evaluation.

Testing for OCBP to work next summer (2020) will be offered in Ocean City, with the first opportunity on Saturday, Aug. 3, and seven additional opportunities both in Ocean City and throughout the region.

Once a candidate passes the physical skills test they are appointed to a 65hour, paid ($13.55/hr and $14.94 after a three week probation period (2019 rate) with an increased pay rate for 2020). Surf Rescue Academy. Prior to the start of academy and each year they return to the patrol, they must pass a mandatory drug test.

During Surf Rescue Training Academy each rookie is trained and assessed in all necessary skills, techniques, procedures and protocols of the beach patrol.

Help us spread the word. If the lifeguards are not on duty, then it’s not safe to swim.

Always remember to keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard is in the stand! We stay physically fit to protect you but we can only do that if you swim while we are on duty.

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Sprinkler system, staff save hotel from major damage Fire already extinguished in property basement as OC first responders arrive (June 21, 2019) An Ocean City restaurant was saved from serious fire damage by its fire sprinkler system and the actions of hotel staff early on the morning of June 18.

The Ocean City Fire Department was dispatched to a fire alarm activation for a fire sprinkler waterflow at the Castle in the Sand Hotel, shortly after 4 a.m. this morning.

Minutes later, while fire department personnel were responding, emergency dispatchers received an additional call from hotel staff advising they had investigated the fire alarm activation and could see fire burning in the basement restaurant of the hotel.

When firefighters arrived, they found the fire alarm system sounding and hotel occupants evacuating. Hotel staff directed the OCFD to the basement, where firefighters found a single fire sprinkler had discharged and extinguished the fire, limiting damage to a small area in the rear of the restaurant.

“A properly functioning fire sprinkler system saved lives and property this morning at the Castle in the Sand,” said Fire Marshal David Hartley. “The

hotel’s diligence in servicing and maintaining their fire protection systems ensured that everything worked properly, which limited damage and ensured the safe evacuation of hotel occupants.”

Hotel occupants returned to their rooms within 30 minutes of the call and the Beach House Restaurant is expected to return to normal business following a brief cleanup.

Investigators from the Fire Marshal’s Office have ruled the fire accidental, related to spontaneous ignition of laundered, cooking oil-soaked cleaning rags.

“This phenomenon is unfortunately a common occurrence in commercial kitchens,” Hartley said. “We often see fires that begin due to cleaning towels that have soaked up vegetable-based cooking oils and spontaneously ignite, even after being properly washed and dried.”

The OCFD encourages employees to minimize the likelihood of a spontaneous ignition incident by ensuring dryer cooling/tumbling cycles are utilized, towels are spread out to minimize pile size, and by storing clean and dirty towels in non-combustible hampers or other containers.

For further questions or fire prevention tips, contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at 410-289-8780.

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Twelfth annual air show deemed successful Event brings in thousands, may see return of Canadian Snowbirds after two years

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (June 21, 2019) As a couple dozen aircraft soared over Ocean City last Saturday and Sunday, hundreds of thousands of spectators down below gazed skyward for an extended look at their aerobatics.

This was, perhaps, the biggest of the 12 air shows that have taken place in Ocean City, at least from the perspective of crowd size and the scramble for parking anywhere near the mid- to downtown beach.

“The 2019 OC Air Show was incredibly successful,” said Chris Dirato, the show’s director of public

relations. “We had great Chamber of Commerce-type weather and, of course, the performers were all spectacular. We saw a lot of people enjoying themselves, which is what’s it’s all about.”

It also was a very good year for the show from a monetary standpoint, as premium seats were sold out on both days, Dirato said.

“It appeared Saturday was more popular given the beach crowds,” Dirato said. “But we did see a lot of families attend on Sunday, which was probably reflective of Father’s Day celebrations. It’s sufficed to say, there were a lot of folks camped out on the beautiful Ocean City beaches and there was an abundance of people watching the show from hotels and condos.”

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who came to the resort for the weekend, or longer, thousands came in the morning and departed in the afternoon, said Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association Executive Director Susan Jones.

“There was a huge number of daytrippers this weekend because that’s what they do,” Jones said.

Along with the show’s headliners, the Navy Blue Angels, also buzzing the beach was a pair of A-10 Warthogs, the giant C-5M Super Galaxy, U.S. Coast Guard helicopter, a U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper, a World

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New to the show this year were the precision-flying Canadian Snowbirds of the Royal Canadian Air Force, who appeared as a solo act in a May 2018 show, but this time got to wow a much larger audience.

“This is our second time being here in Ocean City,” Capt. Taylor Evans said. “We’re super excited are here. It’s awesome to be part of the air show scene down here. We love it.”

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Crowds line the Boardwalk last Sunday to take a gander at the 12th annual Ocean City Air Show and headlining performances by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.

U.S. Navy Blue Angels headline representatives said it’s conceivable they might return in two years for another show.

“Every two years we’ll do a show … so you’ll probably see us back again in two years’ time,” Evans said.

That would be fine with Ocean City Special Events Coordinator Frank Miller.

“This is the first time the Air Show has had two jet teams: The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the Snowbirds,” Miller said. “They typically fly their in-season events in Canada this time of year, so for them to be down here in the States in June is very unusual.

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and has a great emotional energy to it, and the Blue Angels are fast and loud and really all about that awesome power of the United States military.”

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“The Ocean City Police Department did what they could in terms of changing the traffic patterns to try and continue the flow of traffic,” she added.

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OC AIR SHOW From stunt planes to the Navy Blue Angels, to the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds and the screaming Air Force F16 Viper, spectators heard and saw plenty during the Ocean City Air Show last weekend.

Above: Matt Champman’s Embry-Riddle stunt plane climbs almost to a stall.

Right: The Canadian Snowbirds head nose-first toward the beachside viewing section.

The Blue Angels do what they do and the F16 Viper puts on a show of aerial ferocity.

The Snowbirds play the overunder, and down at sea level is the 153-foot Coast Guard Cutter Lawrence Lawson, a fast response cutter out of Cape May, New Jersey.

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Coast Guard seeks identity of prank callers

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 21, 2019) The United States Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help in identifying a prank caller from the West Ocean City area who has plagued the agency for months with hoax distress calls.

“In several of the calls, it is audible to hear individuals laughing, or a TV playing, or sometimes…inappropriate profanity,” Lt. A.J. Betts of the Coast Guard’s Maryland sector in Baltimore said.

The fake distress calls began on March 31, and the caller has been using a VHF marine radio channel designated for emergencies.

The Coast Guard has the technology to locate the area where calls are being made, and it has pinpointed the calls near land from a marina in West Ocean City.

The problem, however, is that the Coast Guard has no means of identifying the caller. The agency released an audio of the caller last Thursday in the hopes that someone would recognize the voice.

Although there is no solid evidence, the Coast Guard believes that the caller is a male between the ages of 20 to 30.

The calls have stopped for now, but the case is still under an active investigation.

“When they were going on, obviously we [were] launching on them because it’s a possible distress,” Coast Guard Station Ocean City Chief Nathan Beach said. “The reality is, if we got a crew tied up responding to fake distress calls, then it’s going to…slow down our response time to actual distress calls.”

Beach said that the Coast Guard sees the most distress calls during the summer as people flock to Ocean City for vacation, which makes dealing with hoax calls even more difficult.

In a single day, the Coast Guard may receive up to a dozen distress calls, Betts said.

The Coast Guard deployed its 47foot Motor Life Boat when it received the first transmission.

The price of these vessels is roughly $1.2 million a piece, and the cost of responding to a call is considerable— around $4,000 per hour.

While it costs nothing to the person being rescued, taxpayers do end up absorbing the cost.

The penalty for a hoax call is severe.

“It is a…felony which is punishable by up to six years in prison, a $250,000 fine and restitution to the government of all resource and man-hours spent prosecuting hoax calls,” Betts said.

Ronald Hodges of the public affairs detachment in Baltimore made it clear that these call are not simple pranks,

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The Coast Guard Station Ocean City sent out a 47-foot MLB after the first transmission of the hoax distress call. It costs roughly $4,000 per hour to operate—a fee that taxpayers absorb.

but are serious threats to the safety of mariners who are actually in danger.

“Hoax calls are a major distraction for the Coast Guard and a burden to taxpayers,” Hodges said. “The obsta-

Police awake man in stolen car

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Sinex allegedly told police he did not have a drivers’ license or any other state-issued identification.

After failing to find the identity Sinex had Forrest Sinex provided in the system, police probed further.

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Additionally, police said Sinex claimed the Toyota belonged to, “this chick from Delaware that he messed around with.”

After running a vehicle check, police discovered the Toyota was reported stolen and placed Sinex under arrest.

Sinex is scheduled to stand trial on July 26 in Ocean City District Court.

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Perry’s online fan base sees him as a vigilante.

His fans pour out their hearts in the comment section of his videos, often praising him for his work and criticizing the legal system.

“This really shows a huge flaw in our justice system,” a fan wrote on Facebook.

“You can go to prison for plotting to murder somebody, plotting to sell drugs…yet MR 17 5 40 can get grown men to admit on video that they were trying to solicit sex from a child [and] nothing can be done?”

However, law enforcement and legal attorneys have been critical of Perry’s work, noting that it obstructs justice and produces no true results.

“The law as it is for sexual solicitation of a minor requires either a child to be involved, or law enforcement posing as a child,” Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser said. “So when somebody goes out on their own and just decides to be a 15-year-old online, that’s not a chargeable offense. “ Heiser said rather than doing such vigilante work, it would be more fruitful to submit evidence to law enforcement officials so that they can pose as children instead, and actually arrest them.

“That’s why law enforcement exists.

That’s their whole job,” she said.

Perry said that he had plans to speak to a detective in Ocean City. However, as of right now OCPD has not worked di-

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Justin Perry prepares to meet an Ocean City man who he accuses of being a pedophile.

rectly with him, Miller said.

Heiser said she understood the argument that publicly shaming a potential child predator may prevent them from seeking another victim, but stressed the fact that without law enforcement involved, no justice can be sought.

“When someone chooses to just go out and do this on their own, absent of law enforcement involvement, we’re not left with anything but emotional social media incidents that don’t move the ball forward when it comes to protecting our children,” Heiser said.

Berlin suspect could serve 26 years (June 21, 2019) A Worcester County jury found Joseph Baker Sr., age 56, of Berlin, guilty of illegal possession of a rifle by a disqualified person, illegal possession of a rifle by a prohibited person, illegal possession of ammunition, and second degree assault, in the Worcester County Circuit Court on June 12.

Baker faces a total of 26 years in prison at sentencing, which was postponed by the Honorable Beau H. Oglesby for a presentence investigation to be conducted.

The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Libertytown Road in Berlin, on Nov. 4, 2018.

Police were dispatched to that location for a landlord/tenant dispute involving a weapon. Upon arrival, they learned from the victim/tenant that Joseph Baker Sr. Baker, who was his landlord at the time, had threatened to “blow [the victim’s] head off” while pointing a rifle at him.

Troopers located Baker nearby, placed him under arrest and recovered a rifle, a shotgun and ammunition from his home.

When troopers conducted a criminal

record check, they confirmed that Baker was disqualified and prohibited from possessing any firearms or ammunition.

Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser commended the investigative efforts of the Maryland State Police, specifically Cpl. Orndorff and Tfc. Corron, which led to the successful prosecution of the case.

“We are grateful that no one was injured as a result of this defendant’s actions and we applaud law enforcement for working to keep firearms out of the hands of criminals in Worcester County,” Heiser said.

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By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 21, 2019) Exposing child predators one at a time — this is the slogan of Pennsylvania native Justin Perry, aka MR 17540, who recently visited Ocean City to expose three men he believed were pedophiles.

Perry began to document himself exposing people he thought were pedophiles last year after he saw a Florida man do the same.

Since then, Perry has uploaded around 88 videos to his Facebook page documenting his confrontations with the men in question.

“I’ll post to a dating website and…you have to be 18 to have a profile,” Perry said.

“I never reach out to one of these guys, I wait for them to send me a message.”

Once a man messages Perry, he tells them that he is not 18. Any man who continues the conversation becomes added to his list of men to expose.

His videos attract thousands of viewers, and several of them have well over 100,000 views.

His Ocean City video currently has over 19,000 views.

Ocean City Police Department spokeswoman Ashley Miller said that while there are currently no investigations, they are aware of the videos and are monitoring the social media and the content associated with the perpetrators.

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STRANDED One boat comes too close to the sand bank during low tide and is stranded while watching the Air Show, bayside, near Second Street in downtown Ocean City, Saturday, June 15.

Myles Bell, 18, of Arnold, Maryland was arrested for malicious destruction of property after allegedly pouring drinks on the floor inside a home in North Ocean City while police stood outside waiting to enter to the property.

Police, who responded to reports of a loud affair at a residence in the 400 block 142nd street last Friday just after 11:15 p.m., said about a dozen people locked themselves in the home and refused requests to vacate the property.

According to the police report, prior to gaining entrance to the residence, law enforcement could see hundreds of alcoholic beverages inside.

Police allege that Bell poured at least 14 beers and bottle of vodka on the floor, periodically stopping to make obscene gestures to police and spit on a window in their direction.

Damage was initially estimated at

$1,000 but final repair costs have yet to be confirmed, police said.

Balcony climber Rhoan Dennis, 18, of Sunderland, Maryland was arrested for disorderly conduct and fourth-degree burglary last Friday about 2:30 a.m.

Police responded to reports of a suspicious male climbing balconies and attempting to break into condominium units in the first block of 42nd Street.

At the scene, police said a male, later identified as Dennis, was observed sitting on a balcony railing on 42nd Street oceanside.

Police said a resident in the building accused Dennis of entering the unit while she was in bed watching television.

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Detectives, who were posing as drug dealers offering Oxycodone pills, powder cocaine and MDMA (ecstacy) on the south end of the Boardwalk to random individuals, reportedly struck up a conversation with four men.

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Death threats John Gordon, 59, of Bowie was arrested for second-degree assault on Sunday about 12:30 a.m. in a condominium building in the 10900 block of Coastal Highway.

Police responders interviewed a woman at the scene who was crying and said Gordon became physical after berating her for not assisting with repairs inside the unit.

Police said Gordon claimed the woman began crying as he began speaking to her and then left the room.

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At this point, the woman said Gordon pushed her and she fell backwards into a chair.

Police reported a witness from an adjacent room claimed hearing Gordon yell, “I’ll f-ing kill you. I’ll go to prison for life, I don’t care.”

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By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (June 21, 2019) The inaugural Jellyfish Festival, featuring live music and sports, will take over the beach in downtown Ocean City all weekend.

The three-day event will highlight “the art of music and sports” and is sponsored by the Town of Ocean City, Livewire Media and Events, and Culture Changers LLC. The mostly-free, large-scale music and sporting event will take over six blocks in downtown Ocean City, north of the pier, with three themed days of

music, featuring “Fresh Friday,” “Classic Saturday” and “Music with a Message Sunday.”

“It took a whole town, a lot of work, multiple partnerships and a lot of effort from our team,” organizer Brad Hoffman, owner of Livewire Media and Events, said. “But the town and city and our sponsors and all the great people that have supported this event brought it together.

“We couldn’t have done it without the help of the Town of Ocean City and their support,” he continued. “Not only financially, but on bringing this thing together. I really want to thank all the sponsors that stepped up to allow us to make this happen. Their sponsorships and support are what brought it together and now we’re just going to un-

veil the Jellyfish Festival year number one and we’re really excited to see the reception. We think it’s gonna be a long-standing event in Ocean City.”

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Local, regional and national musical acts are booked, along with extreme sports demonstrations, freestyle motocross, yoga, Hydro Beach Fit Challenge, sound and light shows across multiple stages, and family entertainment.

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Jellyfish Festival daytime activities, musical acts free Continued from Page 26 beach-based concert event come in,” Special Events Coordinator Frank Miller said. “It’s a lot of music, very family friendly event. It has a family fitness aspect [and] it has a family sport aspect. There’s a lot to see and do at the event which is exciting and most of it is free and [later], you can come in the event and purchase tickets for the headliners.”

“Fresh Friday” headliners include Badfish, Ballyhoo!, King Schascha featuring Black Dog Alley, and Sweet Leda.

Scheduled as supporting acts are Muskrat Lightning, Lower Case Blues, The Rogue Citizens, and Melissa Alesi.

“Classic Saturday” headliners are Styx, Crack the Sky, Ravyns, and Stone Senate. Supporting acts are Lauren Glick Band, Monkee Paw, Frankie Moran, Skribe, Don Hall Main Street Blues Band, West King String Band, and Full Circle.

Scheduled for “Music with a Message Sunday” are headliners Newsboys and Crowder, with supporting acts Nathan Jones, 3C live, Mike Chapman, The Jody Pyles Band, and OCBC Band.

Smaller stages throughout the festival grounds will feature acoustic acts and additional entertainment.

“Something we’ve paid attention to is the types of music and how it would roll out and how it would be received,” Hoffman said. “We’ve been very cognizant to put family friendly music on the beach.”

This is the type of festival you can bring your kids to, Hoffman said.

“This is the type of festival you can make a weekend out of,” he added.

“This is a type of festival that, even if you didn’t know it’s here and you walked up to it, you want to buy a ticket to these shows.”

Other scheduled activities during the Jellyfish Festival include: Monster Hydro Beach Fit Challenge – A 250- by 350-foot “sand ninja” style course will test the skills of children and adults as they crawl over, under and around obstacles.

Anyone can participate in the activity, but registration must be completed online in order to reserve a spot. Fitness specialists will oversee the course. Adult registration costs $40, children, $10.

Registration can be online or onsite.

Monster Freestyle Motocross Team – Monster is known globally for its high-flying Freestyle Motocross team, performing stunts from backflips to superman’s, and front flips to can-cans.

The festival will host daily freestyle motocross shows from the Monster team Friday through Sunday. There will be athlete meet and greets after the shows.

Beach Yoga sponsored by Yoga Vibez will take place every morning at 9 a.m. Yoga on the beach will cost $20 per person.

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JELLYFISH FESTIVAL OTHER ACTIVITIES: Continued from Page 26 between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the beach at Talbot Street Prince of the Sea (age 15 and under) and King of the Sea (ages 16+) surfing contests – daily from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the ocean between the inlet pier and jetty Ultimate Frisbee Tournaments – Friday – sponsor tournament, plus open disc golf until 4 p.m.

Saturday – 4v4 Mixed Ultimate Frisbee tournament, plus open disc golf until 4 p.m.

Sunday – Youth Ultimate Clinics, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Disc Golf Tournaments – Every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Youth Disc Golf Clinics – Sunday, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. *All events and times subject to change* YogaVibezOC.com. Yoga will be on the beach at the Sea Stage.

Fat Tire Bike Zones – Hang out with Tres Denk and the Eastern Shore International Mountain Biking Association as they produce a fun, “fat tire” bike area on the sand where riders can enjoy this newest rage in the bicycling community. Fat tires ride smoothly on the sand and on the beach.

Ultimate Frisbee Tournament – Several competitions will take place over the weekend including a high school division as well as an eight-team elite division with players from all over the country. These teams will play on Friday and Saturday.

Most of the games will be 4v4 co-ed matches. Trophies and gift packs will be awarded.

Teams of all age group can register for tournaments throughout weekend either the day before or up to an hour before play begins at the Tournament Tent, for $25 as an individual or $20 per person if registering with someone else.

Also scheduled are freestyle disc demonstrations and a nine-hole disc golf course on the beach next to the Ultimate Course on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration costs $5. Participants can sign up at the Tournament Tent.

Events also include a free clinic for children, and youth tournaments on Sunday, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Parents can sign up their children at the Tournament Tent all weekend. For more information, email Bryant Dean at oeancitybeachultimate@gmail.com.

Jellyfish Arts and Crafts Tent – Around 100 local, regional and national artisans will display their crafts. In this same zone, guests will also find a kids’ art and music area. Local musician Lauren Glick will also work with young, budding songwriters.

OC Painting Experience and TC Studios will host a Jellyfish “Art Zone” in the tent.

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Continued from Page 27 The Prince of the Sea contest (age 15 and under) and King of the Sea (ages 16 and older) will take place daily from 5:30-8:30 p.m. This event is invitational only. There is no charge to watch the competition, which will include regional and national surfers battling it out. A field of 12 will compete for the championship.

Schedule and times are subject to change because of rip current conditions. Check Facebook for updates.

Jellyfish Indo Board Expression Sessions – Indo Board creator and guru Hunter Joslin will host expression sessions and clinics. The Indo Board is a balance trainer used by athletes and non-athletes alike that is both entertaining and interactive all weekend long daily at no cost.

Jellyfish Skate Jams – Locals and pros can mingle on the beach on a 40foot wide mini-ramp.

Featured pro skateboarders Bucky

Lasek, Derek Krasauskas and Rodney Jones are slated to attend.

Experienced and skilled skaters are welcome to participate in the free event.

Participants must sign a waiver, or have a guardian sign if under 18.

The event will include music, expression sessions, and contests with judges and awards. Participants will receive prizes and free swag.

“This first year is going to be all about how do we do this, what’s it going to look like, what’s it going to take to put it together and there’s going to be a lot of lessons learned this year,” Miller said.

“But, we want people to come out, we want people to experience it and enjoy and even comment too. What did they like, what didn’t they like? That will give the promoters an opportunity to refine as they move forward and create an event that really is a perfect puzzle piece for Ocean City.”

Friday night, after the event has ended, there will be a Fresh Friday

party at Ponzetti’s Pizza on 143rd Street from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. with live music.

Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 21-22, and noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 23.

“I want to give a big tribute to my partner Salty Selt and Brian Gilbert … the other two partners and culture changers,” Hoffman said. “They’ve really done a lot of work to make this thing happen.”

Tickets are available for the evening shows, with passes starting at $49 and two-day passes beginning at $79. To purchase tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.jellyfishfestival.com, or purchase tickets onsite if still available.

For more information, or to inquire about committee membership, contact Hoffman at brad@live-wiremedia.com, or 443-366-5944, or visit the Jellyfish Festival Facebook page or official jellyfish festival website at www.jellyfishfestival.com.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, kick communication up a notch if you want to get things done.

Write things out if you need a cheat sheet, then pull together all of the key players.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Money is a priority this week, and you have to put your focus on finances, Gemini. Have you reconciled your checking account lately? See where you are spending and saving.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Don’t overthink things too much, Cancer. Try to go with the flow as much as possible. Situations with coworkers could take an unexpected turn. Be on the lookout.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 You are in need of a break this week, Leo. However, there are many demands on your time and focus. Devote this weekend to self-care and R&R.

Charles named Ten Outstanding Young Americans

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 21, 2019) Ocean City native and country music artist, Jimmy Charles, has been named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans by JCI USA. “Words cannot express the overwhelming feeling of gratitude I have accepting this prestigious honor,” Charles said. “Ten years ago, I left everything I knew with just a guitar and a dream. It was a turning point in my life and I knew I wanted to be a better man.

“I prayed on my long drive to Nashville not knowing what my future would hold, not for fame or fortune, but to use my passion and talent to help make a difference in the world,” he continued. “Everyone is given a gift and it’s how you choose to use that gift that is truly important in life.”

Each year, JCI USA (Jaycees International USA) recognizes the accomplishments of 10 people who are “truly outstanding in the areas of business or entrepreneurial accomplishment, political achievement, humanitarian and voluntary leadership, and more.” The 10 individuals were selected from a field of nearly 60 nominations.

Charles found out he was one of the 10 winners a few weeks before it was officially announced on June 13.

When Charles was told he would be receiving an award he felt “eternal joy [and] accomplishment.”

“I immediately hugged my fiancé and said, ‘We got it.’ We got it not because I need awards, but because I knew this would create so many more opportunities to do more wonderful

Pull out all the emotional stops this week, Aries. Things seemingly tug at your heartstrings more so than in the past, and it’s okay to have a few tears develop during a sad movie.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 The first half of the week lights up your friendships and long-term aspirations, Virgo. Try putting the two together so you can have more balance in your life.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, career stars are shining brightly for you and all eyes are on you. Use this opportunity to really showcase your talents. People with power may be watching.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, inspiration is in big supply this week, but be sure to watch out for those who might try to dissuade you.

Keep plans on the down low if you have a great idea.

SAGITTARIUS – NOV 23/DEC 21 PHOTO COURTESY JIMMY CHARLES

Ocean City native and country music artist, Jimmy Charles, left, has been named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans by JCI USA. He is pictured with his fiancé, Miranda Weidle, and former presidential candidate and governor, Mike Huckabee, who made the announcement last Thursday in Tennessee at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new stage and recreation area.

things in the world,” he said. “That is what excited me.”

The national JCI organization revealed the winners on its social media page last Thursday. That same day, it was announced publicly for Charles in Tennessee at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new stage and recreation area. Charles was a guest and former presidential candidate and governor, Mike Huckabee, made the announcement.

“It was great to be introduced by former presidential candidate, governor and someone who has done so much in society and been such a political leader,” Charles said. “He was very gen-

uine and friendly and thanked me for all the work that I have done. It certainly added to the special moment.”

Since 1938, JCI USA has spotlighted young men and women (under the age of 40) who “best exemplify the finest attributes of America’s youthful achievers.”

Previous honorees include Bill Clinton (1979), John F. Kennedy (1946), Dick Cheney (1976), Kurt Warner (2010), Wayne Newton (1977), Gayle Sayers (1969), Elvis Presley (1970), Michele Tafoya (2001) and Ruth Riley (2014).

“What excites me the most about acSee CHARLES Page 29

Sagittarius, you might get a little off course in the next few days. But all it will take is a little correction to have your plans and goals line up once again.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Relationships take center stage this week, Capricorn. You are getting pulled in many different directions, but you may love being busy and the energy that requires.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Work and health take the helm this week, Aquarius. Are you running yourself ragged or not feeling 100 percent? It might be time to really focus on schedule adjustments.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Good old fashioned fun is on the horizon, Pisces. Use the warm weather as an opportunity to go to a drive-in movie or attend a local carnival.

Charles to perform around Ocean City area, June 22-30 Continued from Page 28 cepting this award is being part of this distinguished group of honorees, including past presidents, vice presidents, actors, authors, military heroes, scientists and our beloved Elvis, will no doubt create more opportunities to make a difference in society and the lives of others,” he said.

A national spokesman for Zero – The End of Prostate Cancer – since 2014, Charles was named Outstanding Young Tennessean in 2017. He was nominated for the Ten Outstanding Young Americans honor the last three years.

“I have continued to expand upon my work with the start of my own survivor-based nonprofit, I Am Not Alone, two additional cancer-fighting songs and much more,” he said. “I believe this is what finally pushed me over [the top] to winning this year.”

Charles, an “American Idol” alum and spokesperson for Zero, which raises awareness about prostate cancer, released a new country EP, “Hard Way to Go,” in December and received rave reviews.

He launched the #IAmNotAlone Challenge and nonprofit organization, which focuses on the strength and wellbeing of all cancer survivors, last August.

“It took 10 years of successes and failures to get where I am today, helping survivors fight the most difficult battle of their lives,” Charles said. “To be recognized for that and seeing the hope in the survivors’ eyes when I bring music to their journey is truly an answered prayer.”

The Ten Outstanding Young Americans will be honored at the 81st annual black-tie awards ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Omni Hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Charles, a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin, will be in the Ocean City area performing several shows from June 22-30.

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Charles will participate in the Miracle Mile Walk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, this Saturday at 8 a.m. to celebrate survivorship and support Tunnel Cancer Centers Special Needs Fund. It will be followed by a benefit concert at Hammerheads Dockside in Rehoboth, at noon.

Other shows include: Bourbon Street on the Beach, 116th Street, Ocean City, Saturday, June 22, 7-10 p.m.; Bethany Beach Boathouse, Delaware, Monday, June 24, 6-10 p.m.; M.R. Ducks, Talbot Street, Ocean City, Thursday, June 27, 5-9 p.m.; Dry Dock 28, 28th Street, Friday, June 28, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; and Harpoon Hanna’s, Fenwick Island, Delaware, Saturday, June 29, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Charles will also be opening for Josh Turner on Sunday, June 30, at the Freeman Stage in Selbyville, Delaware. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are still available and range in cost from $49-$69.

“I am about to release next week a song called ‘We Are Warriors,’ another anthem song for cancer survivors to come together and provide hope and strength,” Charles said. “It is quickly being picked up at Relay [for Life events] across the country.

“Tennessee and Eastern Shore American Cancer Society chapters have adopted it as their anthem and it is spreading quickly,” he continued. “I predict the song will be a huge nationwide anthem to be played in honor of warriors everywhere. I am set to perform it in Nashville at Titans Stadium in front of 30,000 people at their Strides for Breast Cancer walk as they honor the ‘10 Faces of Hope’ with the song.”

The song will be available on all digital outlets next week,” Charles said.

For more information about Charles, visit his official website at www.jimmycharlesmusic.com or check out his Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.

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Capt. Taylor Evans, left, and Maj. Denis Bandet of the Canadian Snowbirds enjoy the view from Sunset Grille in West Ocean City, Friday, June 14, prior to the Ocean City Air Show.

Joe and Mari Heagerty, of Ocean Pines, show off their U.S. Navy Blue Angels kite which has been signed by all nine members of the team at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City, Friday, June 14.

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Enjoying some drinks and fun before the Ocean City Air Show at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City, Friday, June 14, from left, are retired MSgt. Andy Serrano, MSgt. Red Smith, MSgt. Jeff Duncan and SFC Andrew Wood of the SOC Para-commandoes.

Director of the Ocean City Air Show Bryan Lilley, left, of Florida, poses for a photo with Ian Alexander, of Baltimore, from the A-10 Warthogs at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City, Friday, June 14.

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Enjoying some food at Johnny’s Pizza on 56th Street, Friday, June 14, are Shelby Ayers and Patrick McGowan, of Ocean City.

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Berlin residents Luke, Jacob, Matthew and Bella Urbanski cast their fishing lines during the Teach a Kid to Fish event at the South Gate Pond in Ocean Pines, last year.

Ocean Pines Anglers Club to host Teach a Kid to Fish Day

By Sara Nickoles Intern (June 21, 2019) The Ocean Pines Anglers Club will host its 17th annual Teach a Kid to Fish Day at the Ocean Pines South Gate pond, next to the Sports Core pool facility, on Saturday, June 22, from 9-11 a.m.

Participants will be taught a variety of fishing techniques, such as casting, different types of lures and fish identification from members of the Ocean Pines Anglers Club and the Department of Natural Resources.

“There’s a lot of older guys in the Anglers Club and we like to help out children with what we know, and we enjoy doing it,” Ocean Pines Anglers Club member Jack Barnes said.

“Once we teach them, hopefully they’ll continue enjoying fishing. It’s a great sport because it can get you together with the family to do a little fishing or you can do it on your own.

Then, when you’re good enough, you can come back in July and be in the kid’s fishing contest.”

The skills learned during this event can be implemented later in the summer during the 23rd annual Art

Hansen Memorial Youth Fishing Contest, held on July 20 at the same location from 8:30-10:30 a.m.

In addition to the Anglers Club and Department of Natural Resources, other local groups such as the Optimist Club and the Atlantic Coast Sportfishing Association are also sponsors and will provide volunteers for the event.

The Department of Natural Resources has stocked the pond with a variety of fish species. The organization’s members are also available to share information on fishing laws, such as what kind of fish can be caught and where, along with the size and quantity limitations for keepers.

Children of all ages are welcome to participate in the event along with parents and grandparents.

“It’s fun to watch the families get together at the edge of the pond and when they catch something, their looks would make you think it is a 20foot shark on the line when they bring it in. They are so excited,” Barnes said. “We’re usually around the 100 range for participants when you count See CHILDREN Page 33

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Wor. Tech headed to SkillsUSA nat’l competition in Ky.

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By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (June 21, 2019) Members of Worcester Technical High School’s SkillsUSA chapter are preparing for the national SkillsUSA Championships next week in Louisville, Kentucky.

The SkillsUSA Championships will take place from June 24-28. The team took home awards from a state competition and earned a national level Chapter of Excellence in April.

“They’ve competed at the state level and earned the honor to go [to nationals] because they were the best in the state,” said Rick Stephens, lead SkillsUSA advisor for Worcester Tech.

“We’re very proud of that.”

Stephens said roughly 6,000 students from across the country would participate in next week’s event, with 300 of them coming from Maryland.

“Worcester Tech has a very good reputation of doing well in these contests at nationals,” he said.

Of those 300 Marylanders, 29 Worcester Technical High School students will compete in 10 different contests, ranging from engineering to extemporaneous speaking.

Stephens clarified that several students are coming from Snow Hill and Pocomoke middle schools.

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Continued from Page 32 the parents, grandparents and kids.”

The Teach a Kid to Fish Day event is free and requires no pre-registration. Bait will be provided by the Anglers Club.

Eager, new anglers are encouraged to bring their own rod and reel, water, sunscreen and insect repellant. For those who do not have a rod and reel, a limited amount will be available.

During the event a drawing for a new rod and reel will take place as well. For more information, contact John McFalls, Ocean Pines Anglers Club board member, at 610-505-1697.

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Pocomoke Middle School eighth grader will participate in a pin design competition that requires the student to design a pin for the state of Maryland.

“One of the things that they do is they trade pins … and … they make a lot of friends trading pins with other states, and then all of a sudden you’ve got good contacts,” he said.

Stephens said a chapter display competition involves building a “big display that represents SkillsUSA and how it ties into education.”

Chapter Display competitors are Tyquan Briedell, 17, and Kevin Rodriguez, 15. “[I’m] hoping that we do a great job … [and] at least we put our all into it,” Briedell said.

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Worcester Technical High School SkillsUSA members, Tyquan Briedell, 17, left, and Kevin Rodriguez, 15, prepare for the upcoming national competition, held June 24-28 in Louisville, Kentucky.

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June 26: Lennon LaRicci & the Leftovers, 6 p.m.

June 27: Dust N’ Bones Duo, 8 p.m.

BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com June 21: Randy Lee Ashcraft, 4 p.m.; Lennon & Ricky LaRicci, 8 p.m.

June 22: Jimmy Charles, 7 p.m.

June 23: Bob Hughes, 6-9 p.m.

June 24: Just Jay, 4 -9 p.m.

June 25: Jack Worthington, 6 p.m.

June 26: Reform School, 6-9 p.m.; Open Mic, 9 p.m.

June 27: Chris Button, 7-11 p.m.

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

CAROUSEL BEACH BAR - TSUNAMI In the Carousel Hotel 118th Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-1000 www.carouselhotel.com June 21: Jason Lee, 4-8 p.m.

June 22: Pearl, 4-8 p.m.

June 23: Dave Sherman, 4-8 p.m.

June 25: Frank Moran, 4-8 p.m.

June 26: Jack Worthington, 4-8 p.m.

June 27: Randy Jamz, 4-8 p.m.

CARRIBBEAN POOL BAR In the Plim Plaza Hotel 109 N. Atlantic Avenue Ocean City 410-289-6181

www.plimplazaoc.com June 21: Live Music, 1 p.m.; Roast John, 7 p.m.

June 22: Kaotik, 1 p.m.; The Runner Ups, 7 p.m.

June 23: No Byscuyts, 1 p.m.; Wes Davis, 7 p.m.

June 24: Dave Sherman, 1 p.m.; Johnny Mojo, 7 p.m.

June 25: Remy & Smooth, 1 p.m.; Ray Holiday, 7 p.m.

June 26: Murphy’s Law, 1 p.m.; Upside of Down, 7 p.m.

June 27: Nate Clendenen, 1 p.m.; Spiffy & Friends, 7 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 June 21: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; Lime Green Band, 5-9 p.m.

June 22: Rick & Regina, noon to 4 p.m.; Taylor Knox Band, 5-9 p.m.

June 23: Wes Davis Duo, noon to 3 p.m.; Naked Nation, 4-8 p.m.

June 24: Nate Clendenen, noon to 3 p.m.; Bob Wilkinson, & Joe Smooth, 4-8 p.m.

June 25: Sean Loomis Solo, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Keri Anthony, 3:30-7:30 p.m.

June 26: Kevin Poole Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Bettenroo Duo, 4-8 p.m.

June 27: Aaron Howell Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Full Circle, 4-8 p.m.

COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON AND STEAKHOUSE 17th Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-289-6331 www.cowboycoastoc.com June 21-22: DJ Tops Cut Off Team, 9 p.m.; Acoustic Music, outdoor stage, 6 p.m.

June 27: Throwback Thursday w/Hinder, 9 p.m.

June 26: Dock Party w/DJ Billy T, 4 p.m.

June 27: Opposite Directions, 6 p.m.

HOOTERS 12513 Ocean Gateway West Ocean City 410-213-1841 www.hootersofoc.com June 21: DJ Wax, 4-8 p.m.

June 23: Classic Vibe, 3-7 p.m.

JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-5600 www.johnnyspizzapub.com June 21: Jack Worthington, 8 p.m.

June 22: Slappy Hour, 8 p.m.

M.R. DUCKS BAR & GRILLE 311 Talbot St. Ocean City 410-289-9125 www.mrducksbar.com June 21: The Racket, 5 p.m.

June 22: Saved By Zero, 5 p.m.

June 23: Josh Christina, 4 p.m.

June 25: DJ Batman, 5 p.m.

June 27: Jimmy Charles, 5 p.m.

OCEAN 13 13th Street on the boardwalk Ocean City www.Ocean13ocmd.com June 21: Paul Lewis, tiki bar, 8 p.m.

June 22: Apple & Britt, piano lounge, 6:30 p.m.

Every Sunday: DJ Jeremy, tiki bar, 8 p.m.

Every Thursday: Michael Smith, 8 p.m.

OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB

130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 www.duffysoc.com Every Friday: Bob Hughes, 5-8 p.m.

Every Saturday: Karaoke w/DJ Chuck D, 8 p.m. to midnight

In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 www.clarionoc.com Every Friday and Saturday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

June 21-22: On The Edge, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Lenny’s Deck Bar June 21-23: First Class, 5-10 p.m.

June 24-25: On The Edge, 5-10 p.m.

June 26: On The Edge, 4-9 p.m.

June 27-30: On The Edge, 5-10 p.m.

HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL

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12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com June 21: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

June 22: Chris Button, 2 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

June 23: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.

June 24: Blake Haley, 4 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 8 p.m.

June 25: Dust N’ Bones, 6 p.m.

1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 www.oceanpines.org June 21: Great Train Robbery, 6-10 p.m.

June 22: Radio Bravo, 6-10 p.m.

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www.picklesoc.com June 21: Beats by Jeremy, 9 p.m.

June 22: The Swell Fellas, 9 p.m.

June 23: Karaoke w/Jeremy, 9 p.m.

June 25: Beats by Adam Dutch, 9 p.m.

June 27: Beats by Wax, 9 p.m.

PURPLE MOOSE SALOON 108 S. Atlantic Ave. Ocean City 410-289-6953 www.purplemoosesaloon.com June 21-22: CK the VJ/DJ, 2 p.m.; Surreal, 10 p.m.

June 23: CK the VJ/DJ, 2 p.m.; JJ Billings Band, 10 p.m.

June 24: JJ Billings Band, 10 p.m.

June 25-26: DJ Mazi, 9 p.m.

June 27: Judas Priestess, 10 p.m.

SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com June 21: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; 9 Mile Roots, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 p.m.; DJ Mike T, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Steal The Sky, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

June 22: Cruz-in de Bay, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Flowers for Taco, 1-5 p.m.; 9 Mile Roots, 5-9 p.m.; Lima Bean Riot, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Gypsy Wisdom, 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

June 23: Bobby-O on De Bay, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Triple Rail Turn, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Buddha Council, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The Event Horizon, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Davie 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

June 24: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; The Burnsiders, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Shake 3X, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

June 25: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; HIRIE Free Concert, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Adwela & The Uprising, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Mike T, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

June 26: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Adwela & The Uprising, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Mike T, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; The Rockets, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

June 27: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; The Freddie Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Innasense, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Go Go Gadjet, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

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NOW PLAYING SHENANIGAN’S IRISH PUB AND GRILLE 309 N. Atlantic Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7181 www.ocshenanigans.com June 21-22: James Gallagher & Off the Boat, 9 p.m.

June 23-24: The Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m.

SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside

Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com June 21: Monkee Paw, 4-8 p.m.

June 22: Kayla Kroh, 4-8 p.m.

June 23: Bryen O’Boyle (from Mr. Greengenes), 4-8 p.m.

June 26: Rick Artz (from Love Seed Mama Jump), 4-8 p.m.

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

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June 22: The Swell Fellas & The Hooplas, 7 p.m.; ASG, 10 p.m.

June 23: Edjacated Phools, Joint Operation, Rogue Citizens, 5 p.m.

June 26: Open Mic Night, 7 p.m.

WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 410-208-3922 www.whiskersbar.com June 21: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey

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Munching on some pizza slices at Johnny’s Pizza on 56th Street, are Carmela Blaze and Scott Ryan, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, on Friday, June 14.

Listening to live music at Johnny’s Pizza on 56th Street, Friday, June 14, are Dennis and Jodie Wilt, of Ocean City.

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Nominate for Volunteer Spirit awards by June 24 (June 21, 2019) Volunteers make Worcester County a better place to live, work and visit.

To honor volunteers whose contributions help improve the quality of life locally, Worcester County residents are invited to nominate individuals, organizations and businesses for the 2019 Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County awards.

The nomination period will open May 24, and all nominations must be submitted by June 24. A recognition ceremony for all nominees will take place Aug. 21.

“The Volunteer Spirit awards program partners with grass roots nonprofits to recognize volunteers whose work helps to make their programs possible,” Volunteer Services Manager Kelly Brinkley said. “It’s all about saying thanks to individuals who notice a need and then dive in to fill a gap in the community. These are the individuals, groups and organizations whose creativity and ingenuity keep making our communities more vibrant.”

Nominations will be accepted, with one winner to be chosen from each of the following categories: young professionals, individual, lifetime achievement, member of the board, faith-based, group/team, nonprofit volunteer program, local business, municipal/county government employee (volunteering on personal time), and veteran/veterans group.

Nominees should reside in and represent the volunteer spirit of Worcester County.

New this year, Volunteer Spirit nomination forms may be filled out and submitted online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by visiting #WorcesterVolunteerConnection on Facebook.

Hard copies will be available at the following locations: Human Resources in the Worcester County Government Center in Snow Hill, all five branch libraries or by contacting Brinkley at 410-632-0090 or kbrinkley@co.worcester.md.us.

The Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County takes place in cooperation with the annual Governor’s Service Awards program. The youth category previously included in these programs will now be recognized separately in the inaugural Youth Service Awards program.

For more information about the Youth Service Awards, visit https://gosv.maryland.gov/youthservice-awards.

Nashville singer, songwriter and best-selling author, Robert Hunter, right, will be performing and signing copies of his new novel “Relapse: A Love Story,” at Marina Deck on June 24 from 5-7 p.m. He is pictured with Slayder Smet, who will join him in Ocean City.

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Pet treat-tasting event, June 22 Pottery demos, (June 21, 2019) Tractor Supply Company is hosting a pet treat-tasting event in Berlin, Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

This event will give pets the chance to sample a variety of treats available at Tractor Supply Company.

“At Tractor Supply, we believe in giving your pets a choice,” said Garrett McAuliffe, manager of the Berlin Tractor Supply store. “From our exclusive 4health® brand to Purina, Blue Buffalo and Pedigree, we carry a

wide variety of pet food and treat options to ensure your four-legged family members stay nourished and satisfied all year long.”

In addition to the tasting, attendees will have the opportunity to visit the pet clinic. Vaccinations will also be offered.

This event is open to the public and will take place at 10452 Old Ocean City Blvd. For more information, contact the Berlin Tractor Supply at 410-641-0310.

Hunter to perform and sign books at Marina Deck, Mon. (June 21, 2019) Nashville singer, songwriter and best selling author, Robert Hunter, will be performing and signing copies of his new novel “Relapse: A Love Story,” at the Marina Deck on Monday, June 24, from 5-7 p.m.

The reclusive rocker with an altcountry vibe, whose songs include “Gone for Good” and “Ditto Baby,” recently completed a first-of-it’s-kind book and record tour with more than 600 appearances across all 50 states in one year.

But that nationwide “Relapse + Revival” tour was about much more than promoting a new book and a record.

Hunter’s wife, Becky, had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer and the tour was her idea. She wanted to see the whole country – if it was the last thing she did – and she wanted to share the experience with him.

Hunter said that the only thing that mattered to him was the cure, and had it not been for Becky’s wish, her strength and tenacity, the whole project would’ve been scratched.

While in treatment, the couple focused on the road ahead. They disappeared to the mountains several times, got lost on purpose, and gained

a lot of perspective.

There, Hunter finished the novel he said is, “Absolutely the wildest thing he’s ever written.”

He got a publisher, finished the new record in Nashville and then started to plan a 50 states in 52-week tour, all while praying his wife would be there to see it done.

Today, Becky is in remission – and the future has never looked brighter for the dynamic pair.

They’ve now traveled more than 120,000 miles together in the past year, survived four flaming RV brakes in the Tetons, blizzards, wildfires and the inherent perils of the music and book industries.

The couple have also donated 100 percent of the proceeds from the song “Don’t Wanna Lose You,” to the American Cancer Society, in honor of all those who’ve been affected by cancer.

Admission is free to Marina Deck and guests will receive a complementary copy of Hunter’s album Revival with each “Relapse” book purchase.

For more information, call 707942-1616.

Follow the Hunters on Facebook and Instagram @roberthuntermusic, and at www.RelapseandRevival.com.

other activities at OC art center (June 21, 2019) The Ocean City Center for the Arts is hosting a free weekend of pottery demonstrations and hands-on activities geared for all ages from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23, at 94th Street, bayside.

The public is welcome to drop in, and reservations are not required.

Organized by the Art League of Ocean City and the Clay Guild of the Eastern Shore, the free weekend includes pottery demonstrations, children’s activities and original pottery for sale in Studio E. The event will also include an ice cream social with the main Thaler Gallery set up café-style. Handmade pottery bowls from the Empty Bowl Project will be available for $20, including ice cream donated by Island Creamery, or ice cream alone can be purchased for $5.

Funds raised will benefit the Empty Bowl Project to advance the programs of Diakonia and the Art League.

Hands-on activities for all ages include the making of ceramic fish, sea creatures, fairies, pumpkins, pins and rings. Guests can also make a hand print or a paw print in clay with their child’s or pet’s name.

Clay Guild members include Marie Cavallero, Dot Truitt, Bob Truitt, Ernie Satchel, Florence Kasden, Joy Maxwell, Karen Bearman, Mary Back, Robert Johnson, Sarah Halcott, and Imma Johnson will do a special raku firing demonstration using horsehair and feathers.

All events are free, but if participants wish to take home the pottery they make, a firing fee based on size will apply. Pottery will be fired later for pickup in three weeks.

The Art League of Ocean City is 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.

More information is available at 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.

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Students to compete with 6,000 others across nation Continued from Page 33 competitors, but agree that they’re looking forward to visiting a new city and meeting other teens across the nation.

“Some of these kids have never traveled outside the region,” Stephens said.

Rodriquez added he’s been scoping out the competition online and is learning more about “everyone else’s project[s].”

Stephens added the championship allows for networking opportunities that could even land a student a job.

“SkillsUSA brings in businesses [from] around country that are hiring,” he said.

Stephens, who also serves on the board of directors for SkillsUSA chapter in Maryland, said he’s proud of how his students conduct themselves.

“A lot of times I get compliments …

about how well rounded our kids are and how well behaved they are and how they interact with other kids,” Stephens said. “[It’s] just the pride that they carry within themselves.”

Stephens said he hopes the students participating in next week’s contest will never forget the experience.

“It really does leave a lasting impact on former students … that went to nationals. They’re like, ‘that was like one of the best times of my life. I’ll always remember that,’” Stephens said.

Stephens also said the club needed to raise $58,000 for the competition.

As of last Friday afternoon, he said they still needed about $8,000.

Anyone interested in donating should contact co-advisors Crystal Bunting and Tammy Hearne by calling the school at 410-632-5050.

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Carach delivers doughnuts, thanks to OC Police Dept.

By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 21, 2019) Forty-six states and over 80,000 doughnuts later, Tyler “Donut Boy” Carach touched down in Ocean City last week to give the police department some warm doughnuts, and even warmer appreciation.

His journey began in 2016 in the small town of Bratt, Florida, when Carach decided to use his allowance to buy four deputies doughnuts from the local convenience store.

“I just thought that was awesome,” Sheena Carach, Tyler’s mother, said.

“All the kindness I’m trying to teach him is working.”

Tyler gave the doughnuts to the officers and thanked them for their

service. The deputies responded enthusiastically, and they seemed exceptionally excited, he said. He turned to his mother, and asked her why the snack had such an effect on them.

“It wasn’t the snack, it was because [we] took the time to say ‘thank you,’” Sheena told her son.

After hearing that from his mother, Tyler declared that he would give every officer in the United States a doughnut to show his appreciation.

“I was kind of shocked,” Sheena said. “There’s over 900,000 cops in America, how are you going to do that? He just kept telling me he could do it.”

Tyler’s story went viral, and since See DONUT Page 41

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The atmosphere was lively in the public safety training room as, from left, Lt. Shawn Jones, Tyler Carach, DFC Michael Newcomb and PFC Kevin Carroll enjoy each others company with hot coffee and doughnuts. Carach delivered doughnuts and thanks to the OC Police Department last week.

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FLAG DAY The American Legion Synepuxent Post #166 of Ocean City celebrates Flag Day, Friday, June 14, at the 24th Street facility. Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the American flag on June 14, 1777.

FINALIST Harper Hertrich, a third grader at Worcester Preparatory School, is one of nine students from across the state who were chosen by the Maryland Realtors as finalists in this year’s Fair Housing Art Contest. She is pictured with Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford and Maryland Realtors President Merry Tobin.

GRADUATES Twenty-nine jail and correctional officers from Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Dorchester, Talbot and Caroline counties graduated in the 104th entrancelevel class of the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy operated by WorWic Community College in Salisbury. Worcester County jail and correctional officers who graduated, from left, are Mikayla M. Shemansky of the Ocean City Police Department and Dennis M. Dimaio and Stephanie A. Jackson of the Worcester County Jail and Detention Center.

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DONATION The Delmarva Hand Dance Club donated $2,000 to the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 850 and Canine Assisting Service Heroes, last Wednesday, its third such contribution to support in-training service dogs, such as Gunney who sits front and center.

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GUEST SPEAKER GABBARD HONORED The Knights of Columbus, Council #9053, awarded Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Guidance Counselor, Theresa Gabbard, with its 2019 Educator of the Year Award during a ceremony held April 15.

She is pictured with, from left, Tom Foglesong, Mark Record and Del. Wayne Hartman, R-38C.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City welcomed guest speaker Mary Beth Gardner, physical therapist from the FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center in Ocean Pines, during its April 10 meeting. She was assisted by Ed Weeks, left, who works at the facility and is also a member of the Kiwanis Club. They are pictured with Kiwanis Club President Dick Clagett.

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‘Donut Boy’ travels country providing treats to police Continued from Page 38 then he has spent almost every school break travelling the country to give doughnuts to officers.

Police Chief Ross Buzzuro said that he felt fortunate for the level of support Tyler and Sheena have shownto his department, and to officers everywhere.

“Law enforcement [is] here to serve the community,” Buzzuro said.

“It’s about people and service, and this is just one example of forging that relationship with the community and the public in general.”

Doughnut shops from all over the United States have donated thousands of doughnuts to Tyler’s campaign.

“We thought it was amazing,” Brent Fauntleroy, a Dunkin Donuts franchisee, said about the project.

“We met them in Houston when Harvey hit...we donated doughnuts for three days for the families…and they came and helped out. From there we’ve been partnering up with them anywhere we can help.”

For the most part, Sheena has said that the journey has been smooth, with only a few hiccups here and there.

“I’ve never been concerned about

Deeley Insurance wins 30th Berlin Bathtub Races

By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (June 20, 2019) Deeley Insurance Group representatives Trevor Frederick and Delaney Manning crossed the finish line as the victors of the 30th annual Berlin Bathtub Races last Friday.

“That was awesome,” Manning said.

Manning was the driver and Frederick was the pusher of the racing tub that knocked off two-time Berlin Bathtub Races champions H.T. Harrison and Sons Inc. “It’s a good victory,” Frederick said. We came pretty close last year … and the Harrison’s [were] coming off a two-year, back-to-back win. You always know that they’re the competitors.”

Larnet St. Amant, executive director of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, previously said registration for the race was capped at 15 bathtubs – 15 drivers and 15 pushers.

However, only 10 bathtubs were counted during last Friday’s event.

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what he’s doing,” Sheena said. “I worried one time…and then I thought about the fact that we stand up for what we believe in, and he’s always surrounded by police officers, so he’s a very safe child.”

The journey does not stop after he hits all 50 states, Sheena said. Tyler has plans for other charity events, such as a wish program that will give equipment to police departments that need it.

Tyler’s work and appreciation for officers will continue for a long time—even after he becomes an officer himself.

“I want to be a K9 officer because I want to help people,” Tyler said.

“And because I want a dog.”

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OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro said he felt grateful for the support Tyler Carach and his mother have given to police officers everywhere.

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Berlin Bathtub Races held during Second Friday this yr.

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Deeley Insurance Group pusher Trevor Frederick and driver Delaney Manning cross the finish line last Friday during the 30th annual Berlin Bathtub Races in downtown Berlin.

Continued from Page 41 pany, Costa Ventosa Vineyard and Winery, H.T. Harrison and Sons Inc., Ocean Pines Pickleball, Seaside Plumbing Inc., The Globe, and Worcester County Recreation and Parks.

Each organization approached their designs differently with bathtubs large and small.

“I love how they’re all different and they’re all everybody’s interpretation,” St. Amant said.

Seaside Plumbing Inc. kept to the company’s overall theme with a bathtub, toilet and shower. They also displayed different branches of the military to honor the nation’s armed forces.

Owner Josh Martin said a lot of “tender loving care” went into making the bathtub.

Others, like Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, attached large sails to the bathtub.

Despite the lower number of entrants, St. Amant said she was pleased with the race’s success.

St. Amant said the chamber also worked with Berlin’s Arts and Entertainment Committee for the first time

and held the race during the Second Friday Art Stroll.

“It was a very nice night,” she said.

St. Amant called the Berlin Bathtub Races “a draw” and noted many spectators would arrive hours before the event to find a prime spot on the hay bales bordering the course.

Additionally, children and adults participated in hula-hoop contests inside the track during several race intermissions, St. Amant said.

“It makes the community feel like they’re part of the event,” St. Amant said.

The late Jesse Turner, former owner of the Berlin Shoebox, started the race in 1989 as a rivalry between town businesses. St. Amant said she’s happy the event has expanded past the limits of downtown Berlin.

“It started out as [having] camaraderie between the storeowners but now it’s … opened up to anybody,” she said.

As for next year, St. Amant said she’s hoping to “get a few more tubs” at the starting line.

“I think it just creates a buzz and you just have to remind people how much fun it is,” St. Amant said.

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Assortment of activities for OC Family Events Schedules entire family in Ocean City Movies on the Beach:

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (June 21, 2019) Summer is officially here and Ocean City is offering several free, family activities, ranging from movies on the beach, to fireworks, to dance parties and competitive games.

“Ocean City offers lots of unique opportunities for families and couples to come out and do a little bit more than the usual going to the beach or walking the Boardwalk or mini golf,” Special Events Coordinator Frank Miller said.

Movies on the Beach will take place Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at either the Carousel (Wednesdays only) hotel on 117th Street, or on 27th Street, at 8:30 p.m., through Aug. 28.

Some movies offered this summer include “Incredibles 2,” “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” “Frozen” and “Moana.”

In the event of inclement weather, movie nights might be canceled on 27th Street but could still take place inside the Carousel.

Returning for the 10th year is the Family Beach Olympics. Families can compete every Tuesdays for prizes in various activities such as tug of rope, sand sculptures and relay races.

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Local businesses donate prizes such as gift certificates, T-shirts and frisbees, for first-, second-, and thirdplace winners. The Olympics will run on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. until Aug. 13 on 27th Street.

Feel like dancing instead? Have your pick from the Ocean City Beach Dance Party or the Sunset Park Party Nights.

Guests of all ages are invited to dance down at the Caroline Street Stage on the Boardwalk from 7-9 p.m.

A DJ will spin tunes during each party night and some dancers will walk away with prizes.

Participants should bring their own chairs and blankets. The beach dance party will start on July 2, and will continue every Tuesday until Aug. 27.

Alternatively, the Sunset Park Party Nights will take place from 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays at Sunset Park, on South Division Street and the bay, near the Coast Guard station.

There is no cost to attend the Party Nights. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Attendees are recommended to bring their own chairs.

Sunset Park Party Nights will start

June 24 – “Smallfoot” – 27th Street June 26 – “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-it Ralph 2” – Carousel Hotel - 117th Street June 28 – “Paddington 2” – 27th Street July 1 – “Frozen” – 27th Street July 3 – “The Lion King” – Carousel Hotel 117th Street July 5 – “Christopher Robin” – 27th Street July 8 – “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie” – 27th Street July 10 – “Bumblebee” – Carousel Hotel 117th Street July 12 – “Coco” – 27th Street July 15 – “Bernie the Dolphin” – 27th Street July 17 – “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation” – Carousel Hotel - 117th Street July 19 – “Incredibles 2” – 27th Street July 22 – “A Dog’s Way Home” – 27th Street July 24 – “The Grinch” – Carousel Hotel - 117th Street July 26 – “Wonder” – 27th Street July 29 – “Zoo” – 27th Street July 31 – “Christopher Robin” – Carousel Hotel - 117th Street Aug. 2 – “How to Train your Dragon: The Hidden World” – 27th Street Aug. 5 – “Finding Dory” – 27th Street Aug. 7 – “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part”

July 11 and run until Aug. 29.

Residents and visitors can spend their weekends this summer enjoying a tasty treat while listening to music during Sundaes in the Park, held every Sunday evening at Northside Park in Ocean City.

Sundaes in the Park will take place

– Carousel Hotel - 117th Street Aug. 9 – “Monsters, Inc.” – 27th Street Aug. 12 – “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation” – 27th Street Aug. 14 – “Zootopia” – Carousel Hotel - 117th Street Aug. 16 – “Moana” – 27th Street Aug. 21 – “How to Train your Dragon: The Hidden World” – Carousel Hotel - 117th Street Aug. 28 – “Dumbo” – Carousel Hotel - 117th Street

Sundaes in the Park: June 23 - DJ Magellan, Melissa Alesi & King Schascha June 30 - Bob Louhgheed & the Memphis Mafia “Tribute to Elvis” July 7 - Kick it Out “A Tribute to Heart” July 14 - Mike Hines & the Look “High Energy Dance Music” July 21 - Kittyback “Classic and Country Rock” July 28 - Guys In Thin Ties “80s Music” Aug. 4 - Vertigo Red “Party Rock Cover Band” Aug. 11 - Front Page News “Rock” Aug. 18 - The Janglebachs “The Music of the Woodstock Generation” Aug. 25 - Jaded Love “American Rock Tribute Band” Sept. 1 - Sapphire “The 80s Music”

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Free activities in OC this summer Continued from Page 43 Heather Wiles said. “Anytime you introduce ice cream into an event and free music - you can sit down, bring your own chairs, sit at our picnic tables - it’s a great family fun event.”

Scheduled to provide live entertainment each week during the summer are: DJ Magellan, Melissa Alesi & King Schascha; Bob Louhgheed & the Memphis Mafia; Kick it Out; Mike Hines and the Look; Kittyback; Guys In Thin Ties; Vertigo Red; Front Page News; The Janglebachs; Jaded Love; and Sapphire.

In the event of inclement weather, movies will be shown inside the Northside Park facility.

For more information on all of the events, call the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department at 410-2500125.

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“If you thought goat yoga was a hoot, wait until you experience Stand-Up Paddle Board Yoga at the Swim and Racquet Club beach in Ocean Pines,” said Denise Sawyer, former marketing and public relations director with the Ocean Pines Association. “The Tuesday classes will include slow-moving yoga routines on paddleboards.”

Ayers Creek Adventures, a local business that provides kayak, canoe, and Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) rentals, guided eco-tours and instructional classes, is heading up the SUP yoga classes in Ocean Pines on Tuesdays, June 25, July 9 and 23, Aug. 6 and 20 from 8:15-9:30 a.m.

Water sports enthusiasts can enroll now at the cost of $20 per session (if they bring a board) or $30 per session (if a board is needed). Pre-registration is required.

For more information about camp or to register, call the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052. Information about additional recreational programs, including an online version of the Ocean Pines Activity Guide, can be found at OceanPines.org.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Grilled brats with peppers and marinated sauerkraut

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (June 21, 2019) Simplicity can be complexity in its fullest degree.

A seasoned chef knows that developing the most basic recipe takes the same scrutiny if superlative results are to be achieved.

Grilled brats are as basic as it gets, but fantastic brats are another subject. If you are passionate about sausages, you might want to read on for a few pointers.

The first question that comes to mind is whether to serve the brats plain or add other ingredients for a more modern approach.

A plain bratwurst does not excite my palate, but the thought of sauerkraut makes my mouth water.

However, opening a can of sauerkraut does not meet the criteria for creativity.

Beer and brats are a perfect pairing, so I decide to marinate the sauerkraut in beer.

Chicken stock will give the marinade more depth of flavor and smooth out some of the harshness of the beer. A touch of caraway seeds will not only

highlight the pork but add harmony to the overall dish.

There is nothing more beautiful than a bowl of vibrant, gorgeous peppers and earthy mushrooms. The variety of intense colors makes a spectacular presentation.

However, grilling peppers and mushrooms changes their structure and can be the demise of one’s dish if they are not careful.

When peppers and mushrooms come into contact with heat, they indirectly produce a tremendous amount of liquid.

You must get rid of this liquid, or you will end up with a soggy mess.

After you have grilled the peppers, remove the seeds and stems and slice them. The mushrooms should also be sliced.

Place the sliced vegetables in a sieve and top with a small plate. Then add enough weight to the small plate so it will force the excess liquid out. Then continue your recipe as planned.

The grilling of the brats is another consideration. There are those who prefer poking a few holes in the casings and gently simmering them in water to remove the fat. Then the brats are grilled briefly to obtain the coveted char and smokiness.

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Top grilled brats with peppers and sauerkraut Continued from Page 45 I cut calories whenever possible but this particular way of cooking is not my preferred choice. The fat is the key to the bratwurst’s juiciness and taste and the removal of it promotes dryness and blandness.

I like to cook my bratwursts covered, turning them occasionally so they do not burn. They should be done in approximately 20 minutes depending on the temperature of your grill. I always test one just to be on the safe side.

Whether or not to toast the bun is a matter of personal preference. If you decide to toast your buns, remember they will cook very quickly. The temperature of a grill averages between 450 and 550 degrees.

Grilled brats with grilled peppers and marinated sauerkraut is a mouthful of deliciousness.

Do not be afraid to pile on the toppings, this is not a time for cutting calories. In fact, the abundance of toppings adds to the taste and presentation.

If you are having a hard time wrapping your mouth around one of these bad boys, you know you did a great job. Enjoy!

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onion into thin slivers and add to the sieve.

5. Place a small plate on top of the vegetables and something that has substantial weight on top of saucer. This will remove the excess liquid and promote more concentrated flavors.

6. Place vegetables in a medium bowl and toss with olive oil and salt. Set aside.

7. Cook bratwursts covered to keep them juicy. Total cooking time should

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4. Remove the seeds and the stems of the peppers, slice thinly, and place in a large sieve. Slice the mushrooms and

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Dining Guide ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted ________________________________

DOWNTOWN

South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-2897192, www.captainstableoc.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott.

■ COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410524 3100, www.coinspub.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything homemade. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and early bird 4-6 p.m.

Daily specials.

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

■ COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON AND STEAKHOUSE 17th Street, Ocean City 410-289-6331, www.cowboycoastoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Hand cut steaks, beer can chicken and fresh seafood.

We even pickle our own pickles for the best fried pickles you’ve ever had. Kids ride for free on OC’s only mechanical bull. Nightly drink specials, live music and national concert acts.

■ THE DOUGH ROLLER South Division Street and Boardwalk 410-289-3501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-289-2599 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast served daily at West OC, 3rd, 41st, and 70th street locations. Dayton’s Boardwalk famous fried chicken and seafood, cooked to order at S. Division Street. Check out our new bar and happy hour specials at our new West OC location. Order online at www.TheDoughRoller.com.

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

■ FROG BAR Inlet Village, Ocean City 410-289-3764 $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open daily, 8 a.m. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Two-hour parking available at the Inlet Village parking lot (under the bar) free for bar patrons. Great place to sit and have a beer and relax. Enjoy appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers and chowders while enjoying the view of the inlet and Assateague Island.

■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet, Ocean City 410-2895121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bringing Ocean City the freshest seafood, an awardwinning Raw Bar along with certified Angus Beef. Great view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island.

Call for Banquet information. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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

■ MARINA DECK 306 Dorchester St., Ocean City 410-289-4411, www.marinadeckrestaurant.com $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Check out our all-you-can-eat menu: steamed shrimp, BBQ ribs, and blue crabs and crab legs. Brand new multi-level kid’s area. Join us for lunch and dinner in our dining room or on our open air, roof top deck or at the Wild Pony Bar for our signature cocktails and breathtaking Assateague Island view.

■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747, PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Traditional dining, buffet and carry out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5 p.m. All-you-can-eat buffet.

Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring more than 100 items including snow crab legs, carving station, madeto-order pasta, handmade crab cakes and so much more.

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

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

MIDTOWN

29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410289-2525, www.oceancityhilton.com/dining $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, extensive wine list and gourmet desserts.

■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week, year-round. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining.

■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7263, www.castleinthesand.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Beachfront open-air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos and frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m., 2-for-1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Coconuts is open daily 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting.

■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981 See description under downtown location.

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

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

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

■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant.

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

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

■ SANIBELS, OCEANSIDE 32 (in the LaQuinta Hotel) 32nd Street, Ocean City 410213-7278, www.sanibelsoceanside32.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Happy hour daily, 3-6 p.m. Chefs Tracy and Darius serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring seafood, steaks, duck, lamb, crab cakes, rockfish, tuna and more. Homemade ice cream and beignets. Open 7 days. Eat in or carry out.

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

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

■ THREE ANCHORS 7805 Coastal Highway Unit B, Ocean City 410-5248930, info@threeanchorsoc.com $-$$ | Full bar Serving up unique coastal cuisines and spirits. Enjoy local beer selections at both the upstairs and downstairs bars or grab a table on the second floor deck for the clam strips casino and a swordfish burger, both local favorites. Open for brunch and lunch weekends and daily for dinner. Happy hour 4-6 p.m., Monday-Friday at the bar. Smoothie and ice cream shack open daily at 10 a.m.

UPTOWN

91st to 146th streets ■ ALBERTINO’S BRICK OVEN EATERY 13117 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-2000, www.albertinosoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Lunch and dinner daily. Open Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. Homemade pizza and pasta, seafood, steaks. Daily specials and happy hour.

■ BEACH BARRELS 13207 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-0522, www.beachbarrels.com $ | Full bar Happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Live entertainment Wednesday through Saturday. Featuring primo hoagie menu where premium ingredients are fresh, nothing is pre-cut. Open 7 days, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.

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

■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896, www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com $$-$$$ | Reservations recommended for large parties | Kids’ menu | Full bar Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare.

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

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

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

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

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

■ MY THAI OC 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-9918, mythaioc.webs.com $-$$ | Beer, wine Authentic Thai food, full vegan menu and vegetarian options including curry, rice and noodle dishes. Homemade appetizers, soups and sauces. Seafood, meat,

vegetable and tofu. Desserts, beer and wine. Dine in or takeout. Lunch specials daily, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

■ NORI 11403 Coastal Highway (Gold Coast Mall), Ocean City443-880-6258 $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 7 days serving lunch and dinner. Our creative menu features hand-cut steaks, grilled fish, crab cakes, sushi and sashimi. Dine-in or carry-out.

■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners.

■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.

DELAWARE ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436FOXS, www.foxspizzade.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery.

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

■ THE DOUGH ROLLER West Ocean City, 12849 Ocean Gateway 410-2137655 See description under downtown location.

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

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

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

Seafood selections with raw bar and crab legs. Sports packages and live entertainment. Large parties welcome.

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

OCEAN PINES ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Amid a bay front setting, the Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers dining selections for lunch and dinner. Fresh seafood and signature drinks. Open Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

■ TERN GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar The Tern Grille serves freshly-prepared breakfast and lunch items. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, weather permitting.

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

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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net.

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

Fri., June 21 2018-2019 TOUR UA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Robert Trent Jones Course, Ocean Pines Golf Club, 100 Clubhouse Drive. Friday’s competition will be followed by the opening ceremony dinner at Tailchasers Restaurant & Dockside Bar, 12203 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842. 410-213-7277, https://esgmagazine.come/ocmd-golf-magazinetour-info/the-tour-sponsored-by-underarmour/

sics of beekeeping from local beekeeper, TJ Myers. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

FISH FRY Bowen United Methodist Church, 8421 Newark Road, Newark, MD, 4:30 PM 7:00 PM. Platters are $10 each and include flounder filet, macaroni and cheese, green beans, corn bread and dessert. Beverage is included for those who eat in. Hawaiian Bryan of The Aloha Shop will be selling shaved ice in the parking lot.

BINGO WITH THE KNIGHTS FIBER FRIENDS Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM. Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, etc. are welcomed. Bring your lap work and join this informal get-together. Victoria Christie-Healy, moonlightknitting@gmail.com, 703-507-0708, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 PM. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Paying out more than $1,000 each week including the $1,000 big jackpot game.

410-524-7994

Sat., June 22

JELLYFISH FESTIVAL

BEACH 5 SAND SOCCER TOURNAMENT

Takes place 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM. The core of Jellyfish is the main stage, right off the Boardwalk in downtown Ocean City north of the pier, stretching to North Division Street, which will host top-level regional and national music acts (seating available). Along the main stage, you’ll find the Jellyfish Village featuring family-friendly activities including a fitness challenge, a skateboard and bicycle zone, a secondary music stage and vendors and artists. The Ocean Bowl Skatepark will also be used as a music venue as well as private participating venues throughout Ocean City. https://www.jellyfishfestival.com

Ocean City beach at Dorchester Street.

Two-day tournament; U8-U13 play all games on Saturday and U14-Adult play all games on Sunday. beach5sandsoccer@yahoo.com, 919-607-0864, http://www.beach5sandsoccerseries.com

STEM ‘ASTRONAUT TRAINING’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Learn how astronauts train before going into space. Learn about nutrition and exercise for these explorers.

For children ages 5-12 years. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

COLORING OUTSIDE THE LINES Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Discover the therapeutic benefits of coloring. Coloring books and supplies provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials from home. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

BEEKEEPING BASICS Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 2:00 PM. Celebrate National Pollintor Week and learn about the ba-

2018-2019 TOUR UA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Newport Bay Course, Ocean City Golf Club, 11401 Country Club Drive. The PGA Golf Management Scholarship Dinner, long drive, chipping and putting contest will be held on Saturday as well.

410-213-7277, https://esgmagazine.com/ocmd-golfmagazine-tour-info/the-tour-sponsored-by-under-armour/

CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE Ocean City Presbyterian Church, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

RETURN TO GOAT ISLAND PADDLE SPORTS FESTIVAL Byrd Park, 400 Dighton Ave. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and the first race begins at 8:30 a.m. The highlight of the event is the race on the Pocomoke River, open to all forms of paddling: SUP, kayaks and surfski. The festival features live music, food and beverage vendors, yoga demos and children’s activities. Following the race, there will be an Awards Ceremony and BBQ celebration. There is no same day registration. The final opportunity to register in person is on June 21 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Blue Dog Café in

Snow Hill. Register online: https://paddleguru.com/races/ReturntoGoatIsland2019. Proceeds benefit Operation Second Chance, an organization dedicated to serving wounded veterans.

TEACH A KID TO FISH DAY Takes place 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Meet at the South Gate Pond near the Sports Core Pool. Kids of all ages are invited to learn fishing skills and techniques with the members of the Ocean Pines Anglers Club. Participants are encouraged to bring insect repellent and a bottle of water. Bring your own rod. Bait will be provided. There will be a drawing for a free rod and reel. The event is free; no registration required. Jack Barnes, 410641-7662

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

cluding a fitness challenge, a skateboard and bicycle zone, a secondary music stage and vendors and artists. The Ocean Bowl Skatepark will also be used as a music venue as well as private participating venues throughout Ocean City. https://www.jellyfishfestival.com

FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Featuring live music, chef demos, children’s activities and other special events. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.

Sun., June 23 BEACH 5 SAND SOCCER TOURNAMENT Ocean City beach at Dorchester Street.

Two-day tournament; U8-U13 play all games on Saturday and U14-Adult play all games on Sunday. beach5sandsoccer@yahoo.com, 919-607-0864, http://www.beach5sandsoccerseries.com

PET TREAT TASTING EVENT Tractor Supply Company, 10452 Old Ocean City Blvd., Unit 2, 10:00 AM 2:00 PM. This event will give pets the chance to sample a variety of pet treats available at Tractor Supply Company.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy the Pet Clinic and Vaccinations.

410-641-0310

2018-2019 TOUR UA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Eagles Landing Golf Course, 12367 Eagles Nest Road. Sunday’s final round will complete the 54 Hole National Championship. 410-213-7277, https://esgmagazine.com/ocmd-golfmagazine-tour-info/the-tour-sponsored-by-under-armour/

BICYCLE RODEO Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 11:00 AM. Bring your bike and helmet and ride the obstacle course while learning bicycle safety. For all ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

‘CLAY-A-PALOOZA’ POTTERY CELEBRATION Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Free weekend of pottery demonstrations and hands-on activities for all ages. Activities include the making of ceramic fish, sea creatures, fairies, pumpkins, pins and rings.

Guests can also make a hand print or a paw print in clay. For participants who which to take home the pottery they make, a firing fee based on size will apply. There will also be an ice cream social with handmade pottery bowls from the Empty Bowl Project available for $20 including ice cream. Ice cream alone can be purchased for $5. The public is welcome to drop in, and reservations are not required. 410-524-9433, http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org

JELLYFISH FESTIVAL Takes place 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM. The core of Jellyfish is the main stage, right off the Boardwalk in downtown Ocean City north of the pier, stretching to North Division Street, which will host top-level regional and national music acts (seating available). Along the main stage, you’ll find the Jellyfish Village featuring family-friendly activities in-

BERLIN FARMERS MARKET Pitts Street and Main Street, Pitts Street and Main Street, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Featuring more than 20 vendors including fresh fruits and veggies, baked goods, seafood, poultry, farm fresh eggs, organic goods, wood working, beauty products and more. Also enjoy free crafts for kids, a variety of tutorials, a petting zoo and music provided by Chris Sacks. Ivy Wells and Allison Early, 410973-2051

‘CLAY-A-PALOOZA’ POTTERY CELEBRATION Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Free weekend of pottery demonstrations and hands-on activities for all ages. Activities include the making of ceramic fish, sea creatures, fairies, pumpkins, pins and rings.

Guests can also make a hand print or a paw print in clay. For participants who which to take home the pottery they make, a firing fee based on size will apply. There will also be an ice cream social with handmade pottery bowls from the Empty Bowl Project available for $20 including ice cream. Ice cream alone can be purchased for $5. The public is welcome to drop in, and reservations are not required. 410-524-9433, http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org

JELLYFISH FESTIVAL Takes place 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM. The core of Jellyfish is the main stage, right

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CALENDAR off the Boardwalk in downtown Ocean City north of the pier, stretching to North Division Street, which will host top-level regional and national music acts (seating available). Along the main stage, you’ll find the Jellyfish Village featuring family-friendly activities including a fitness challenge, a skateboard and bicycle zone, a secondary music stage and vendors and artists. The Ocean Bowl Skatepark will also be used as a music venue as well as private participating venues throughout Ocean City. https://www.jellyfishfestival.com

SUNDAES IN THE PARK Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 7:00 PM. On Sundays during the summer, enjoy free music ranging from country to rock, tribute bands to oldies.

Each week children are offered various free activities and entertainment. Also, create your own sundae for a nominal fee. Additional ice cream novelty and beverage options are available for purchase. Bring your picnic basket and beach chairs. The night will end with a fireworks display at 9 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved inside the complex.

Mon., June 24 MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE ‘WAIT UNTIL DARK’ (1967) Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Light refreshments provided. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

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

RELAPSE & REVIVAL TOUR The Marina Deck, 306 Dorchester St., 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Nashville singer, songwriter and best selling author, Robert Hunter, will be performing and signing copies of his new novel Relapse: A Love Story. The reclusive rocker with an alt-country vibe will be giving away a free copy of his album Revival with each Relapse book purchase. http://www.RelapseandRevival.com

FREE MOVIES ON THE BEACH Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 8:30 PM. Featuring “Smallfoot.” Take a beach chair or blanket. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be cancelled. 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov

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

Tues., June 25

10:00 AM. All materials will be provided. Sign up: 410-208-4014. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

NATURE CLUB Delmarva Discovery Museum, 2 Market St., 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Day camps, for ages 6 years and older, held June 25 and 28. Participants will be creating a beautiful garden while learning all about the native plant life and the impact it can have on the environment and the native wildlife. Cost for members is $15 per day or $25 for both days and for non-members, $20 per day or $35 for both days.

Pre-registration is required: 410-9579933 or www.DelmarvaDiscoveryCenter.org. Participants are asked to bring a bag lunch.

TOM LILY ‘MAGIC & BALLOONS’ Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 AM. Tom Lily is a performer who combines magic, juggling, fire-eating and balloonacy. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

TOM LILY ‘MAGIC & BALLOONS’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Tom Lily combines magic, juggling, fire-eating and balloonacy. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

SEAFOOD WITH THE KNIGHTS Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Evening of steamed crabs and seafood entries. To enjoy steamed crabs or shrimp, you must pre-order by calling 410-524-7994 on Monday or Tuesday between 9 a.m. and noon. There will also be a cash bar.

FAMILY BEACH OLYMPICS

TOM LILY ‘MAGIC & BALLOONS’ Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 AM. Tom Lily combines magic, juggling, fire-eating and balloonacy. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

FUNDAY AT PLAYLAND CASTAWAY COVE Playland Castaway Cove, 10th Street and Boardwalk, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Kristina Kessler, kkessler@medaquest.com, 609646-0388

FOR A HORSE, OF COURSE Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 1:00 PM. Make some homemade horse treats. Register: 410-641-0650. For ages 8 years and older. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

SNOW HILL BOOK OF THE MONTH Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 5:30 PM. This month features Little Fish by Casey Plett. Copies of the book are available at the library in advance. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

FREE MOVIES ON THE BEACH Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums, 11700 Coastal Highway, 8:30 PM. Featuring “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2.” Take a beach chair or blanket. In the event of inclement weather, the movie may be held inside the hotel. 410-250-0125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov

KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC

Ocean City Beach at 27th Street, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Held Tuesdays through Aug. 13. Featuring a variety of contests for all ages including sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relays and more.

Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB

Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and health lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com

‘ASK A MASTER GARDENER’ PLANT CLINIC Tuesdays through September - Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 1-4 p.m.

Bring your photos or bagged plant samples by and let expert Master Gardeners find solutions to your questions. Free service.

Wednesdays - Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s music. A $5 donation to benefit Veterans and local charities. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410-208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com

OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING Wednesdays - Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St., 6:00 PM. 302-540-2127

TOOTH FAIRY Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 11:00 AM. Join the group for a special visit from the Tooth Fairy. Dental health kits will be available. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

WOVEN PAPER BASKETS Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM. Looking for tweens and teens to show their creativity. All materials provided. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

BEACH SINGLES Thursdays - Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour.

Info: 302-436-9577, 410-524-0649 or BeachSingles.org

GRIEF SUPPORT Thursdays - Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11:00 AM. Coastal Hospice provides grief support and education. Participants work together to help each other navigate through grief at their own pace. Free and open to the public. Nicole Long, 443-614-6142

ONGOING EVENTS FREE VESSEL SAFETY CHECKS For a free vessel check, by a certified United States Power Squadron vessel examiner, contact Tony Curro at icurro@mchsi.com.

FREE WELLNESS WORKSHOPS Free workshops dealing with hypertension, chronic pain self-management, chronic disease self-management, diabetes, fall prevention and cancer. If you would like to register for one of these workshops or you would like more information about bringing any of the workshops to your business or group, contact Jill at MAC, 410-742-0505, Ext. 159.

BUS TRIP TO GLENSTONE MUSEUM The Art League of Ocean City is sponsoring a bus trip to the new Glenstone Museum in Potomac, Md. on June 27. The public is invited. Cost is $70 and includes the bus, entrance to the museum and water and snacks. Lunch is available at the museum cafe. Info: www.artleagueofoceancity.org or 410524-9433.

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Wed., June 26

Thurs., June 27

WITTY KNITTERS

STORY TIME ‘HERE ON EARTH’

Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Knitters, crochet enthusiasts, needle artists of all skill levels are invited and encouraged to join the group for a casual morning of sharing. Work on your favorite patterns and exchange ideas. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

SUMMER ARTS & CRAFTS FOR ADULTS ‘WINE CORK BOARD’ Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road,

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 AM. Enjoy stories, movement, songs and take-home crafts. For ages 2-5 years. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

TOM LILY ‘MAGIC & BALLOONS’ Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 AM. Tom Lily combines magic, juggling, fire-eating and balloonacy. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

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JUNE 21, 2019 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.com and baysideoc.com.

HELP WANTED

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Kendall Furniture is hiring a year-round & seasonal Driver, Delivery & Warehouse personnel. MUST have a valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, able to lift furniture and present well to customers.

Call Rhonda at KMC and Associates 410-213-2520

Alex’s Italian Restaurant Servers & Cooks Wanted.

Call or text Alex 410-726-2158.

DENTAL ASS’T. Email Resume:

molarbiz@yahoo.com

AUTOMOTIVE

Positions, full-time, part-time, seasonal or year-round. Must have hotel experience.

Apply within, or call 410-289-5762 Make sure to check out our job postings on Indeed.com!

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Full Service and Tire Center is now hiring for: -Entry Level Technicians - Master Techs Must have valid driver's license.

Great Benefits and EXCELLENT Pay Locations in the Ocean City, Bethany & Rehoboth Areas!

Call: 443-497-0465 The Brand-New Hampton Inn & Suites (West Ocean City) & The Country Inn & Suites (North Ocean City)

10AM - CLOSE • Dishwasher/Prep 6PM - CLOSE • Inside Counter Help • Drivers

NOW HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS Seasonal/Year-Round •Front Desk • Night Audit • Housekeeping • Houseman Competitive Wages & Benefits Email resumes to

hr@thepinnaclehospitalitygroup.com Please call 443-523-7444 for more information

Hiring Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays @ 11am

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Come be a part of our family!

HIRING HOUSEKEEPERS ROOM INSPECTORS EVENING LIFEGUARDS Apply in Person 12806 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City MD 21842 Email: info@fskfamily.com

Comfort Inn Gold Coast We are seeking to fill the following positions:

~ Maintenance ~ Housekeeping Both Seasonal and Year Round positions available.

Please apply in person at The Comfort Inn Gold Coast at 112th Street, Ocean City, next to the Gold Coast Mall No phone calls please

- WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION TECHNICIANS & MANAGERS (IICRC certifications a plus)

- DECK COATING APPLICATORS - LEAD CARPENTERS/FRAMERS

Work At The BEACH...

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Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.

Employment Opportunities: Year Round, Full/Part Time: Banquet Server, Server, Bartender, Busser, Food Runner, Room Attendant, Night Audit, Front Desk, Income Auditor, Coffee Shop Attendant, Security Guards, Bellman/Driver

Free employee meal and excellent benefits.

Worcester County Health Department

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

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NOW HIRING Ocean City’s ONLY Louisiana & Cajun Style Waterfront & Bar

BEACH STAND JOBS - Get paid to work on the beach renting umbrellas and chairs.

Hours 9am-5pm. Call 410726-0315.

Now Hiring.

Go Cart Mechanic.

Year-round employment.

410-289-4902 HELP WANTED. PT Help; Saturdays, 8:30-3:30pm. Help on deliveries. Great first job for kids! Call PMI Rentals, 410-250-1251.

CARQUEST AUTO PARTS Now Hiring : - Auto Parts Advisors - Managers Locations in the Bethany, Rehoboth & Ocean City areas.

Great Benefits / Pay! Must be dependable and a team player.

Must have a valid driver's license.

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• Servers • Bartenders Experience preferred but will train happy people that enjoy to smile and be a team player!

Call today to set up interview for immediate hire!!!

410-289-0500 Ask for Halena

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE II - Full Time, State Benefits.

Occasional weekends and evenings required. Duties include but not limited to providing clinical services in the Communicable Disease Program including health promotion, maintenance, and education; case management and coordination of care for patients using the nursing process. Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing. Valid driver’s license required. Background check & drug screening/physical required.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE

OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 209 TEAL CIR. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Perry Masciana, dated March 23, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4902, folio 519 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JULY 1, 2019 AT 1:35 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $57,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

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

Ocean City Today / Public Notices ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser.

Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #15-615103).

Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-6/13/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE

OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 10300 ATLANTIS COURT, UNIT 204 A/K/A 10300 COASTAL HIGHWAY, UNIT 204 OCEAN CITY, MD 21843 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Paul Buckmaster and Lisa Buckmaster, dated October 29, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4516, Folio 271 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded on January 29, 2018 in the Land Records of Worcester County at Liber No. 7155, Folio 437, with an original principal balance of $274,150.00, and an original interest rate of 4.125%, 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 25, 2019 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 $25,000.00 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 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 rem-

PAGE 53 edy, 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 CGD File #: 453331

OCD-6/6/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE

OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 11311 GUM POINT RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Nolan R. Dove, Jr. dated October 4, 2016 and recorded in Liber 6863, folio 112 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JUNE 28, 2019 AT 1:25 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #03-011445.

The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $24,000 by cash or certified check.

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

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

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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. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale.

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

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

Trustees’ file number 70768.

Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-6/13/3t _________________________________ 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 Jennifer Rochino Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v.

Daniel J. Forte Bonita Anne Forte 11000 Coastal Highway, Unit 1907 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-17-000059

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given this 29th day of May, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 11000 Coastal Highway, Unit 1907, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause

to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 1st day of July, 2019, 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 24th day of June, 2019. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $271,000.00.

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-6/6/3t _________________________________ CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17880 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF KENNETH EUGENE MCFARLIN AKA: KENNETH EUGENE MCFARLIN Notice is given that Jacquelyn Mae Minnick, 3800 Powell Lane, #609, Falls Church, VA 22041, was on June 05, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Kenneth Eugene McFarlin who died on May 24, 2019, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 5th day of December, 2019.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Jacquelyn Mae Minnick Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House

Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 13, 2019 OCD-6/13/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Carrie M. Ward, et al.

6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

CARRIE J. LAROSA CHARLES A. LAROSA 220 North Heron Drive Unit 2 & Boat Slip 30 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000106

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given this 11th day of June, 2019, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 220 North Heron Drive, Unit 2 & Boat Slip 30, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 15th day of July, 2019, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 8th day of July, 2019.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $468,697.00.

Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/13/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17877 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DAVID ELLIS ROYAL Notice is given that Katherine M. Royal Bosken, 103 Bergeron Way, Cary, NC 27519, was on June 03, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of David Ellis Royal who died on March 3, 2019, without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 3rd day of December, 2019.

JUNE 21, 2019 Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Katherine M. Royal Bosken Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 13, 2019 OCD-6/13/3t _________________________________ James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 JOHN M. ASHTON 4430 Natahala Drive Clinton, MD 20735 Plaintiff vs.

BANKER'S DEVELOPMENT, LLC c/o David T. Meinhardt, Resident Agent 415 Bering Road Ocean City, MD 21842 and WORCESTER COUNTY c/o Maureen Howarth, Esq. 1 West Market Street Room 1103 Snow Hill, MD 21863 and ALL PERSONS THAT HAVE OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY described as 16.72 Acres Remaining Lands of Points Reach Condominium, Phase One, Ocean Pines, Maryland Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-19-000172

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 fol-

JUNE 21, 2019 lows: 16.72 Acres Remaining Lands of Points Reach Condominium, Phase One, Ocean Pines, Maryland, Deed Reference 2745/65, Account Number 03-095649. The property is unimproved, and is assessed to Banker's Development, LLC. The Complaint states among other things that the amount necessary for redemption has not been paid. The sale was held on May 18, 2018, and more than six (6) months has passed since that date.

It is thereupon this 12th of June, 2019, 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 (3) consecutive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to redeem the property or answer the Complaint by August 12, 2019, 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.

Beau H. Oglesby JUDGE True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/20/3t _________________________________

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We filed an application for license renewal with the FCC on June 11, 2019. A copy of this application is available for inspection during our regular business hours. It contains information concerning the station’s performance over the last 19 months.

Individuals who wish to advise the FCC of facts relating to our renewal application, and to whether this station has operated in the public interest, should file comments and petitions with the FCC by September 1, 2019. Further information concerning the FCC’s broadcast license renewal process is available at 1977 Bay Road, Milford, DE 19963 or may be obtained from the FCC, Washington, D.C. 20554, www.fcc.gov.

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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17586 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GARRY L. MUMFORD Notice is given that Faith M. Mumford, 5715 Castle Hill Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863, was on October 04, 2018 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Garry L. Mumford who died on April

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PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles.

The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning June 20, 2019, or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law.

Line No Year 069.19 2001 089.19 1997 097.19 2004 138.19 2001 140.19 2007

Make CHEVY CHEVY JEEP VOLK CHEVY

Model BLAZER CAMARO CHEROKEE BUG BLAZER

Color WHITE WHITE SILVER YELLOW SILVER

Style SW 2S TK HB TK

VIN 1GNCS18WX1K192496 2G1FP22K4V2150790 1J4GW48S64C126811 3VWCT21C51M405789 1GNET13M772297856

Mileage N/A N/A N/A 119,186 203,428

All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643.

AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-6/20/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 22, 2017, without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Faith M. Mumford Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 20, 2019

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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17884 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CAROLYN M. KEYDASH Notice is given that Delmar G. Savage, 6552 South Point Road, Berlin, MD 21811, was on June 10, 2019 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Carolyn M. Keydash who died on May 29, 2019, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other deliv-

ery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Delmar G. Savage Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 20, 2019 OCD-6/20/1t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of Berlin Board of Appeals

Pursuant to the requirements of §108-191 of the Code of the Town of Berlin, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals in the Mayor and Council Chambers of Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, Maryland on WEDNESDAY, July 10th, 2019 6:30 PM Approval of Minutes – May 1st, 2019 1. 2 Stevenson Lane – Requesting a variance from the front & rear yard setbacks.

Applicant – Ernest Gerardi Any questions regarding the above agenda items shall be directed

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to the Berlin Department of Planning and Zoning at 410-641-4143.

Any persons having questions about the above-referenced meeting or any persons needing special accommodations should contact Dave Engelhart at 410-641-4143. Written materials in alternate formats for persons with disabilities are made available upon request. TTY users dial 7-1-1 in the State of Maryland or 1-800-735-2258 outside Maryland.

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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 17888 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ALTON V. FOSKEY Notice is given that Wanda Jean Quillen, 4901 Scotty Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863, was on June 13, 2019 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Alton V. Foskey who died on May 24, 2019, with a will.

Further information can be ob-

tained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the cred-

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Wanda Jean Quillen Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 20, 2019 OCD-6/20/1t _________________________________

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Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that an ordinance was introduced for first reading at their meeting of June 17, 2019. Second reading is scheduled for July 1, 2019. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the June 17 agenda packet. This ordinance amends the definition of multi-family dwelling and allows steps with covered or uncovered landing to be completely open and unenclosed on not less than one side.

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Online views get highest numbers from initial listing

Owner Mark Warner demonstrates how optical illusions can be used for photos taken at Selfie Fantasy, Friday, June 14.

Nearly 30 picture stations available at Selfie Fantasy

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (June 21, 2019) A picture is worth a thousand words, so discover your best selfie or portrait at the new Selfie Fantasy, at 14 Worcester Street, in downtown Ocean City.

The former OC Screams building has been completely renovated to include dozens of selfie and photography stations for guests of all ages and camera experience to come and pose for a memorable shot.

“Somebody came up to my wife, that she works with … and he had visited one up in New York and he came to us and said, ‘Hey, I have an idea,’” owner Mark Warner said. “We talked about it, discussed it and decided to do it with him.”

Selfie Fantasy offers 30 stations of picture-taking backgrounds, including a throne room, sideways house and ocean scene, as well as doughnut- and teddy bear-filled walls.

The 6,600-square-foot facility even features a pool filled with 15,000 balls on the second floor.

Warner, who has a background in construction and previous flipped houses, knew he had a profitable business venture with a generation

This cuddly bear station is one of 30 available for memorable photo taking at Selfie Fantasy, located at 14 Worcester Street in downtown Ocean City.

that is constantly on their phones and looking for fun, creative pictures they can take of themselves.

Together, he and his wife, Stacey, partnered with family friend, Jason Tillman, to make Selfie Fantasy a reality. “[Millennials] are just taking pictures of everything and anything with any kind of backdrops,” Warner said. “We visited a few in New York and they were similar, but we’re a little bit different. A lot of those [selfie shops] in New York that we visited were kind of specialized toward one thing.

“For example, there was an ice cream factory which all their backdrops are focused around ice cream,” he continued. “Candytopia was all about candy … so we’re kind of a hodgepodge. We have everything from Ocean City to a Hollywood scene to an illusion room to a ball pit.

We’re just all over the map, but it’s kind of fun that way.”

According to the business website, Selfiefantasy.com, Selfie Fantasy is an interactive venue where visitors can immerse themselves in photo studio backgrounds that are locally See USE Page 58

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (June 21, 2019) Some new data released on online page views from Redfin.com supports that the initial listing of a home is a critical time.

This may seem like common sense, but with concrete data showing how many more eyes are on your home the day it is listed than on the day of a price reduction, sellers should really consider their “out-of-the-gate” listing price.

Home sellers receive half as many visits on day two and then just a quarter as many after a week listed on the market, the analysis found.

The Redfin data reviewed page views counts of 1.2 million listings of homes for sale across the U.S. between January 2018 and March 2019 that had at least one price drop during the period.

They then averaged the number of views listings got each day on the market, relative to their listing date and the date of their first price drop.

The data was indexed to 100 views on day one of the listing in order to clearly show the volume of listing views relative to day one of a new listing.

The data showed that homes get 3.4 times more views the day they are listed than the day after a price drop: New Listing: • Day one—100 views • Day two—51 views • Day seven—25 views • Day 14—21 views • Day 30—17 views Price Drop: • Day one—29 views • Day two—18 views • Day seven and Day 14—15 views respectively • Day 30—13 views With understanding that the day a new listing hits the market is the highest visibility, it is also important to have your best foot forward when it comes to de-cluttering, cleanliness, and exterior improvements.

It’s also important to “go live” with the best photography possible, and the most complete number of photographs.

– Lauren Bunting is a licensed REALTOR®/Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.

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Use your own camera, get help from guides with poses Continued from Page 57 designed, hand-crafted, and custom produced by local artists creating an ideal selfie photo opportunity.

People can come in as individuals, a family or large groups.

Warner said he has seen groups as large as 15 people check out the store.

Arrows on the ground will guide guests to the various stations. Once a group has proceeded far enough, another group can enter. Once upstairs, groups can roam around freely.

“You take as many pictures as you want,” Warner said. “You stay here as long as you want. Once you pay your admission, you watch a short video on what not to do and things like that. Then you just come through and there’s no time limit.”

Guests will use their own cameras or phones to take pictures. The facility is not limited to selfies and employees can take photos of large groups and even guide them into poses for some stations.

“The sideways room is where we tell you how to pose and where to take the picture from,” Warner said.

“You go to edit on your phone and you flip that image around till the floor is on the bottom of your phone

… it looks like you’re doing a handstand on the table.”

The business opened the week before Memorial Day and those who have already tried it out have enjoyed it, Warner said.

“It wasn’t really our target audience but we want to open to get our feet wet before a holiday weekend,” he said. “Our biggest challenge is getting people in the door to look at it.

Once they’re inside they say, ‘Oh … so this is what it is.’”

Admission is $13 for adults and $8 for children ages 3-8, though there are specials and coupons on Selfie Fantasy’s website and social media pages for $3 off.

“When they leave here, they’re smiling,” Warner said. “It’s a memory that you can take with you.”

Selfie Fantasy is open from noon to 10 p.m. daily. The last group will be accepted into the facility for the night at 10 p.m., but can still go around and take photos for up to an hour and a half afterwards.

For more information about Selfie Fantasy, visit Selfiefantasy.com, #SelfieFantasy on Instagram, Selfie Fantasy on Facebook or call 410-2134477.

Located on 14 Worcester Street, Selfie Fantasy is two stories of the optimum photo taking experience in Ocean City.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Top agents Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Ocean City offices recently had several agents ranking in May for the Greater Baltimore Region.

They are: Jamie Caine, third; Nancy Reither, fourth; Kim Bounds, 25th; Maryellen Rosenblit, 27th; Ed Galyon, 34th; Shawn Kotwica, 42nd; Eric Green, 46th; Michael Nolen, 52nd; Marianne Leizure, 57th; Michele Pompa, 65th; Whitney Jarvis, 70th; Nina Littleton, 87th; Peck Miller, 92nd; Cyndie Hollowell, 96th.

Top teams: McNamara & Associates, 18th; and Rick Meehan/Katy Durham, 20th.

Designation

Saturday, July 6, 2019 2:00pm to 4:00pm Fagers Island 201 60th Street We hope that you'll join us for our annual summer Terps get together.

We have the outdoor patio reserved with beach access! Bring your friends and family and come mingle with fellow alumni, enjoy delicious cuisine and summertime cocktails with the bay as your backdrop.

Kelsey Jensen, CMC, of Berlin, has earned the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk, which is awarded by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, Inc. IIMC grants the designation only to those municipal clerks who complete demanding education requirements and who have a record of significant contributions to their local government, their community and state.

The International Institute of Municipal Clerks, founded in 1947, has 14,000 members throughout the United States, Canada and 15 other

Alumni Association members: $5 Non-members: $10 Register at: alumni.umd.edu/events For questions, Email Angela Dimopoulos adimop@umd.edu

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countries, and the mission of this global nonprofit corporation is to enhance the education opportunities and professional development of its diverse membership.

Now open Dairy Queen Chill & Grill is now open on Route 50 at the entrance to White Marlin Mall.

“Our new building is bright, inviting and convenient,” said local businessman Mike Ramadan. “Our popular family-pleasing menu truly lives up to the ‘Fan Food not Fast Food’ catchphrase.”

Ramadan also owns an additional six Dairy Queen franchises in Ocean City, Rehoboth Beach and Chincoteague Island.

The building, which was home to a Wendy’s, was gutted and completely renovated.

The menu includes chicken strips, burgers, onion rings, chicken sandwiches, pulled pork sandwiches and barbecued chicken snacks.

Cold favorites include the Blizzard, banana splits and hot fudge sundaes.

Large round cakes are also available.

The West Ocean City location is open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. It is approximately 2,900 square feet with seating for about 80, including patio seating for 24.

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GAME OF STOCKS Stephen Decatur High School early graduate Chris Kaufman not only took first place in the Maryland Stock Market Game, but he also earned the distinction of being the only two-time state champion in school history. Kaufman participated in the game as a member of the After School Academy's Investment Club. With a virtual $100,000, he was able to turn a profit of 22 percent in a 10-week period. Kaufman is pictured with business and economics teacher Kurt Marx.

ANNIVERSARY The Worcester County Humane Society Thrift Store, located at 12703 Sunset Ave. in West Ocean City, held its first anniversary Open House on May 11. The store is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pictured, from left, are thrift store volunteers Steven Founds, Mary Jo Armiger, Carol Martin, Dennis and Mary Martinez, Cheryl Daybill and Phyllis Donahue.

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Taylor Bank receives the Healthiest Maryland Businesses’ Wellness at Work Gold Award, the top designation. Pictured with the award are the bank’s Human Resources Team members, Alysson DuPont, left, and Rachel Mulholland.

Taylor Bank wins Businesses’ Wellness at Work Gold Award (June 21, 2019) In recognition of its exemplary commitment to workplace wellness initiatives, Taylor Bank has received the Healthiest Maryland Businesses’ Wellness at Work Gold Award, the top designation.

The Wellness at Work Awards recognize employers committed to improving employee health and well-being. Taylor Bank won the Silver Award in 2018.

“We are thrilled to receive recognition for our efforts and commitment to providing ongoing wellness programs to our associates,” said Raymond M. Thompson, president and CEO. “Alysson DuPont’s leadership as director of human resources, Rachel Mulholland’s contributions as our personnel and benefits specialist, and the efforts of our Fiscally Fit Committee have included a focus on wellness and an emphasis on partnership with other organizations, such as the Worcester County Health Department, that have helped us create

a wellness culture.

“Taylor Bank will continue to strive to enhance the opportunities we bring to our company, such as worksite wellness events, activities and other resources to help employees enrich their health,” he added.

Taylor Bank’s Fiscally Fit Program, established in 2012, encourages associates to achieve their fitness and wellness goals through regular exercise and activities.

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Wednesday farmer’s market returns to Ocean Pines park (June 21, 2019) The midweek Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market is open for the second year at its White Horse Park location, on 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines.

The Wednesday market, open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 5 through Aug. 28, joins the Saturday market, open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. year-round.

With new morning hours for 2019, many area residents are finding the market a convenient place to restock during the week.

The market has also become a draw for seasonal visitors.

“We are meeting a lot of new customers at the Wednesday market,” Market Manager David Bean said. “Many are arriving to the resort area on Saturday afternoon, when the Saturday market has already closed. The midweek market day is giving these resort visitors a chance to enjoy the local flavors.”

From Eastern Shore Kettle Korn to farm fresh eggs from the chickens at Brightman Farms, the market has the same variety found at the Saturday market.

Additional Wednesday vendors include Pies Etcetera, which offers fresh, homemade pies made from locally harvested fruit.

“Our customers really enjoy our summer fruit pies and are thrilled that they

can find all of our products at the Wednesday market,” baker and Pies Etcetera owner Belinda White said.

Elysium Farm of Berlin, new to the Ocean Pines market, offers locally-raised pork from heritage breeds of pigs.

“If you miss what a pork chop is supposed to taste like, then you’ll want to get your pork products from this local farm,” Lenore Brady, market master, said.

For shoppers with a taste for local seafood, Berlin-based R-DAD offers fresh soft-shell crabs, clams, scallops, oysters and other items at the Wednesday market.

Additionally, the marketplace’s anchor produce merchant, D. J. David & Company, is open each Wednesday with fresh, local produce.

“Corn harvested just hours before we open at the market is always a big demand from our Ocean Pines customers,” David Joseph Deacon, co-owner of the greengrocer business, said.

Artisans are also participating at the weekday market, bringing their arts and crafts offerings to those that stroll the park’s pathways. From pottery to handblended essential oils, market merchants are opening their shops for all who visit.

For more information about the Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market, visit www.oceanpines.org, or follow along on social media through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Wor. Prep freshmen draw from projects during ‘Maker Day’ (June 21, 2019) Lead by science and technology teacher Colleen McGuire, the freshmen class participated in Worcester Prep’s annual “Maker Day” activity on Friday, April 12.

Maker Day is dedicated to celebrate inventing, problem solving, working collaboratively and constructing solutions.

Drawing on a research project they were working on in history and English classes, the students were challenged on Maker Day to generate a display of automata which would depict a medieval scene inspired by their research.

Automata are moving mechanical devices which can bring a character or scene “to life.”

The challenge tested their creativity and problem solving skills while stressing the STEAM areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. They were also required to incorporate a simple electrical circuit in the machine.

Students worked in small groups to create their devices, each of which illustrated medieval life.

Teams developed plans for their machines in the days leading up to Maker Day. When the projects were complete, participants presented and demon-

The Worcester Prep freshmen class participate in the school’s annual “Maker Day” activity on Friday, April 12. Michael Wehberg tests his selfmade catapult.

strated their machines to students and teachers who judged them on their machine operation and the incorporation of the theme in the design.

A team of five girls – Camden Rayne, Brooke Phillips, Aria Islam, Kate Abbott and Sydney LamsonReich – built the winning display which incorporated moving horses, knights and medieval ladies in the design.

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This Residential Building Lot is Located in The Montego Bay Community in North Ocean City.

The lot is zoned for mobile home, modular, and custom built 1 1/2 stories homes. The Montego Bay community features 2 adult pools, 1 kiddie pool, 2 tennis courts, 2 shuffleboard courts, 9 hole miniature golf course, bayfront boardwalk with fishing and crabbing piers, 8 acre wildlife sanctuary pond with a 1/2 mile walking path around it and a 5 acre park.

Home owners fee is only $272/year. Offered at $124,990

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Traffic safety always issue with students Maybe the effort is being made each year and most people simply don’t realize it, but if American rules-of-the-road and other traffic safety matters aren’t being impressed upon J-1 students soon after their arrival, a good time to start doing that would be right now.

It is possible that the information is being delivered but not retained, but something isn’t right when a motorist reports a close call that, had he been a little less cautious, at least one person would have landed in the hospital or worse.

The near-miss occurred Wednesday, as the motorist was about to pull into the bus/bike lane to make a right turn onto a side street. He said the line of cars in front of him obscured his view, causing him to edge slowly into the southbound lane to be sure no one was foolish enough to bike up the lane the wrong way.

Good thing, too, because just as he had a clear view, he saw a trio of young cyclists going the wrong way headed directly toward him.

Although the motorist said he wasn’t sure the cyclists were foreign students, he felt that would be a safe assumption, considering that most residents and visitors realize just how dangerous it is to ride against traffic in a turn lane between the curb and a wall of cars.

Whether these apparent students knew better or not, it was only by virtue of the extra caution practiced by the driver that the cyclists’ visit to Ocean City did not come to an abrupt and painful end.

If traffic safety classes and advisories are already being provided to visiting students shortly after their arrival, perhaps a follow-up course is needed once they settle in to their routines.

In the meantime, however, motorists must keep an eye out for these students, whether they’re walking or riding, because chances are some of them will not be looking out for themselves.

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Traffic jam? Go with the flow Solo drivers who find themselves stuck in a traffic backup have two ways of dealing with it.

They can suffer through the four stages of vehicular immobility — (1.) grief, (2.) anger, (3.) denial, and (4.) acceptance, as in (1.)“Oh noooooo,” (2.) “Oh! no!,” (3.) “Absolutely no!,” and (4.)“No? Oh.” Or, they can do as I do, which is try not to think too much about it, such as specuBy lating why whoever’s causing Stewart the problem 150 cars in front of got shorted by the evoluDobson you tionary process and has a walnut-sized brain that doesn’t understand you can’t parallel park a 16-foot-long car in a 15-foot space no matter how many times you go forward, backward or sideways, you filter-feeding idiot.

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No, I handle it as a mature adult by letting my mind wander until the guy behind me alerts me to the prospect of moving forward by playing a one-note car horn concerto.

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Letter to the editor Pa. woman protests nephew’s Juul citation Editor, Yesterday, June 17, at 10:13 a.m., my 25-year-old nephew was riding his bike on 72nd Street, smoking a Juul cigarette near his family’s vacation home on 66th Street which they have owned for over 30 years.

He was pulled over by Officer David Munir of the Ocean City Police Department.

My nephew was given a Citation for $50 for “possession of a controlled dangerous substance of Schedule I to wit: marijuana and had his Juul cigarette confiscated.

A Juul cigarette is an alternative to cigarettes. A Juul device is a vaporizer that has regulated temperature control and uses a Juulpod filled with a proprietary e-liquid.

My nephew tried to explain what the device was but the officer took it anyway.

My nephew and I went to the police department to at least get back his Juul, which did not con-

tain marijuana. We also brought with us the partially used packet of refills for the Juul.

My nephew explained to the officer at the desk what happened and was told to get a court date. I tried to speak and was abruptly told to stop talking.

The officer was speaking to my nephew. I am 64 years old.

We are from the Philadelphia area. Should my nephew just pay the $50 and have this as a “lesson learned”? My nephew is on the Dean’s List at the college he attends and also works.

He has 15 days to stand trial by sending his request in writing to Ocean City’s District Court.

I believe this is wrong. There was absolutely no marijuana involved.

The officer was young and even had to call in to find out how to write a ticket. I feel the police are not properly trained and the police department should have voided this citation.

I can’t believe this officer did not know what this was.

Sue Russell Glover Philadelphia, Pa.

Worcester Prep student gets scholarship from Comcast (June 21, 2019) Thirty-eight Maryland high school seniors – including Ethan Scheiber of Worcester Preparatory School — were awarded scholarships through the Comcast Foundation’s annual Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program.

The program, one of the Foundations’ signature community impact initiatives, recognizes outstanding community service, academic performance and leadership skills.

Comcast, joined by James D. Fielder, Ph.D., secretary of Maryland’s Higher Education Commission, recognized the students during an event held at the Governor Calvert House in Annapolis on May 22.

Comcast NBCUniversal has awarded approximately $102,500 in scholarships for the 2019-2020 school year to 38 Maryland students as part of its annual program. Students are selected for their outstanding community service, academic performance and leadership skills.

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Art League of Ocean City invites artists to join registry (June 21, 2019) The Art League of Ocean City invites working artists to join the free artists’ registry, now accepting listings for the ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org website.

The online directory features the artist’s name, contact info including social media links, a description about the artist and their work, and four images of their original art.

The categories include painting, photography, mixed media, printmaking, sculpture, glass, pottery, filmmaking, music, and others that can be added.

The registry listing is free to all members of the Art League, and new memberships are available. Memberships start at $25 for students, range to $60 for a family of six, and include discounts on all classes and purchases made at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, advance notice of special events, and a mailed copy of the quarterly Art Matters newsletter.

“There was a huge need for a way to connect artists with the community here in our area,” Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League, said. “Nothing like this online gallery

exists anywhere locally. When artists post their name and work on our Art League website, it’s a perfect way for artists to connect to the community.

Visitors to the registry not only get a wonderful overview of the artwork of our members, but they also have access to a who’s-who list of artists if they’re in the market for artwork for their homes, condos, businesses, or for family and pet portraits.

“In addition, the artists will benefit from membership in the Art League, enjoying an online gallery for their work as well as receiving discounts on classes, the gift shop, events and activities,” Thaler continued.

Interested artists should contact Megan Burak at the Arts Center at megan@artleagueofoceancity.org or by calling 410-524-9433.

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Mayor cites absence of hearings in resort Continued from Page 1 tion’s first commercial-scale offshore wind energy projects.

During the City Council meeting on Monday, Meehan said he attended the Ocean Pines hearing on June 13 with County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic, and noted concerns were raised over installing the 328foot tall tower within US Wind’s approved Wind Energy Area.

“There were some commercial fishermen there and they’re very concerned about the pounding of the pilings, especially at this time of year with the fishing industry and the White Marlin Open and the Poor Girl’s tournament and all of the other tournaments about to take place,” he said.

Last March, U.S. Wind announced similar plans to install a

meteorological tower that August, but subsequently scuttled the start date to avoid conflicting with numerous annual fishing tournaments and is now pledging to wrap up work prior to the White Marlin Open beginning on Aug. 5.

“The commercial fishermen that fish for conch and lobsters and clams, etc. are very concerned about losing equipment,” he said. “They are also concerned about the construction and noise scaring off fish and scaring their catch away. That was very evident during that meeting.”

Meehan offered support for the concerns shared by fishing industry professionals.

“We just want this project 26miles offshore and out of our viewshed,” he said. “We also want to

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make sure the promises made to those given industries are kept.”

U.S. Wind was approved by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to receive offshore renewable energy credits (ORECs) in May 2017 for a project that will place 32 wind turbines 17-miles from the resort’s shoreline to generate roughly 268 megawatts of energy.

In the press release, Toto said U.S. Wind is committed to developing a first-of-its-kind large-scale renewable energy project in Maryland.

“We look forward to delivering the significant economic and jobcreation benefits that our project represents and to advancing our leadership position in this fast-developing new American industry,” he said.

Meehan also took issue with apparent lack of involvement from Maryland-based employers.

“I asked for the true costs of what’s really going to Maryland companies with the construction and placement of this meteorological tower,” he said. “A certain portion of what is being spent on this project is supposed to go to Maryland-based companies. They didn’t have those figures, but they promised to get them to me.”

Despite the pledge to draw from

Maryland’s resources, an out-ofstate firm was awarded the contract to fabricate the meteorological tower, Meehan said.

“This tower is coming up from Louisiana,” he said. “It wasn’t built in Baltimore or anywhere in Maryland. It was built in Louisiana.”

Also in attendance at the public hearing in Ocean Pines was Maryland Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R38C) and representatives of both Gov. Larry Hogan and Congressman Andy Harris.

Founded in 2011, Baltimore based U.S. Wind obtained a federal lease to build at least a 1,000megawatt offshore wind farm in three phases, the first of which is underway and anticipated to be operational in 2021.

For his part, Meehan said he reiterated continuing concerns and opposition to the project, while espousing the need to hold future public hearings in the resort.

“They’ve had a number of meetings … in Salisbury … Berlin and now Ocean Pines,” he said. “The people who really have a standing on this issue, in terms of the viewshed in particular, are the people of Ocean City and if they are going to have additional hearings, they should be here in Ocean City.”

County rental regs overhaul must be ‘right the first time’ Continued from Page 1 legislation for a future public hearing and vote, but Mitrecic interjected before the proceedings could get underway.

“I want to make sure we go through and make this right the first time…” Mitrecic said of what would be a comprehensive overhaul of the county’s dated rental regulations and would include new rental license rules and taxes.

Tudor agreed.

“I completely understand,” Tudor said. “Like I said, this is not simple legislation.”

Tudor added fellow staff members have worked on cultivating these bills for the past several months following a 5-1 vote from the commissioners during a January meeting.

“For us to understand it [the legislation] in a week is a lot,” Commissioner Bud Church said.

Additionally, Mitrecic said the governing body should have more time to digest the information.

“We just got two sheets today we haven’t even had a chance to read through to be honest with you,” Mitrecic said.

Several elected officials, including Commissioner Joshua Nordstrom,

praised Tudor’s efforts on the program’s legislation. He also agreed to having the additional study session. “[It’s] not easy to get through, I’m sure, and to combine all these … and if the other commissioners need to do a work session, I think we should,” Nordstrom said.

Tudor called the project “a major undertaking,” and warned commissioners they may receive complaints from renters following its implementation.

“I didn’t want to pull any punches, this isn’t something we can do with existing staff right now,” Tudor said.

However, Commissioner Jim Bunting said it would also give them an opportunity to further review the legislation would and iron out many of the enclosed topics if necessary.

“And this gives us time to have a work session really clean it up,” Bunting said.

Mitrecic moved to approve a work session and send the legislation to the county’s planning commission for their review of the zoning portion. Bunting seconded it.

The work session is scheduled for July 2.

Ted Elder was absent from Tuesday’s meeting.

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Nordstrom weighs how to play his one card Continued from Page 1 ern end of the county, is the only commissioner who has yet to declare his support.

“You pick your battles, certainly,” he said.

Nordstrom’s position stems from what he says is the difficulty he has had gaining the other commissioners’ backing for actions that benefit his district.

“It has to be recognized that the southern end, Pocomoke and Snow Hill, Girdletree, Stockton, Public Landing, we have issues as well, and we need some help,” he said.

Among other things, funding is needed to address infrastructure problems in Pocomoke, he said.

While acknowledging those problems reside in Pocomoke City, he said its citizens are also Worcester County residents.

Nordstrom also said he proposed several ideas to generate funding, ranging from the impact money and table game fees from Ocean Downs Casino to the creation of a butterfly house in Snow Hill. He said those ideas were promptly dismissed.

By contrast, Nordstrom said, $10,000 was allocated in the county’s budget for fireworks in Ocean Pines.

“To get something passed, you

need four votes, and I don’t have it right now,” Nordstrom said.

Nordstrom said he does his best to hear out his fellow elected officials on interests important to their districts, but he asserted the other commissioners haven’t reciprocated.

“If you’re [the commissioners] not going to listen to my proposals and you’re just going to make jokes, well, I’m going to tell everybody because I’m tired of it,” Nordstrom said. “You don’t make jokes about the place I live. That’s not professional, first of all.”

On the campaign trail, Nordstrom said he wanted the people he represented to know he was in their corner.

“What I did promise was that I’d be a vocal advocate for them. That I would not sit quietly. I was tired of us being ignored. I was tired of seeing the resources and the money go to the north end of the county.”

For Nordstrom, this room tax vote could be a way to make that point.

He said he’s considering all his options “because you don’t get so many opportunities to say you absolutely need my vote …”

Nordstrom did acknowledge the decision won’t come easy.

“I don’t want to cost anybody any

money. I don’t want to cost anybody their job. I don’t want Ocean City to have to limit how they market themselves,” he said. “I don’t want any of that, but we know that this is something that benefits Ocean City more than any other part of the county.”

Nordstrom said he’s tried to make his points to no avail and now may need to pivot.

“I would prefer just to have a conversation and make my argument, but if you’re not going to listen that way, then I have to do other things,” he said.

Nordstrom also proposed ideas that would not necessarily benefit his district directly, and still, he faced roadblocks from the other commissioners. He proposed meeting with members of the county’s health department and sheriff’s office, as well as a law firm with knowledge of the class action suits regarding the pharmaceutical companies and the opioid crisis.

His first meeting as a county commissioner, he abstained from a vote on building a cell tower in Ocean Pines. At a later meeting on the cell tower, he suggested an actual balloon test — floating a balloon to the height of the proposed tower to give area residents a better idea of how tall it would be. He was the only one

who thought it would be a good idea.

“Why did I lose that one 6-1?”

Nordstrom said.

Moreover, Nordstrom said wants to get results for the people who elected him.

“I need a win. Give me a win for my district,” Nordstrom said.

Although his decision on the upcoming vote remains unclear, he does understand the potential ramifications should he be the sole dissenter.

“I want to help out all parts of the county but there’s got to be some give and take there,” Nordstrom said. “I want you to listen to what I’m saying. I want you to respond, [and] ask me questions. I want you to consider my proposals, and how they will help the people I represent, and I’m not getting that.”

Nordstrom said he believes his constituents will understand whatever decision he makes, but if he votes no, he understands there may be some backlash.

“Other parts of the county, maybe not, because I’ve cost them some money,” he said. “But again, that’s not something I want to do, that’s not something I look forward to, but it’s important when it comes to things like this to stand your ground.”

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FIREMEN’S CONVENTION (Left) The Wheaton Rescue Squad brought heavy equipment to the annual Maryland State Firemen’s Association and Ladies Auxiliary convention, which ran from last Saturday through Wednesday.

(Right) Not all the attendees at the annual Maryland State Firemen’s Association convention choose traditional firefighting garb.

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WORLD WAR II

Japanese Empire tightens China blockade

By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (June 21, 2019) This week, 80 years ago, the Japanese Empire tightened its blockade of China one more notch with the “Swatow Operation.”

At the time, Swatow, or Shantou, was a port on the China Sea, located 187 miles north of Hong Kong, on the east coast of Guangdong Province, with a population of about 100,000.

It is situated on the mouths of the Han, Rong and Lian Rivers. Today it is a city of 5 million and, together with the cities of Jieyang and Chaozhou, is a part of a metropolitan region with a population in excess of 13.2 million. Before the war with Japan, it was the third busiest port in China.

The Japanese wanted to choke off all trade between China and the outside world. To accomplish this, they would have to control the Port of Swatow. On June 21, 1939, forces under the command of Adm. Nobutke Kondō landed near the airfield east of Swatow. This group included a part of the Sasebo SNLF — Special Naval Landing Force — and part of the Gotō Detachment.

Special Naval Landing Forces were the rough Japanese equivalent of the

Marines. Sasebo refers to one of the four large Japanese Naval Bases where these forces were raised, trained and based. It is located near Nagasaki, on the southernmost Japanese island of Kyushu. It now serves as a U.S. Naval Base.

The Gotō Detachment were soldiers under the command of Major Gen. Jūrō Gotō. The forces under Gen. Gotō’s command included the 132 Infantry Brigade, the 7th Independent Infantry Battalion, two mountain gun batteries, two engineer companies, a tankette platoon and a river-crossing material company.

Gen. Gotō had commanded the 132nd for less than a year. It was a part of the 104th Division, which was a part of the Twenty-First Army.

In addition to the Special Naval Landing Force, Adm. Kondō’s Fifth Fleet provided the naval support and his 40 ships included the 5th Destroyer Unit, the aircraft carrier Chiyoda, the 3rd Combined Air Unit, and the Canton Air Unit, plus 10 motorboats.

The Chiyoda was commanded by Capt. Tomeo Kaku. The Chiyoda had been at sea for less than a year. It was named for a city near Tokyo. The ship had a crew of 800 and carried 30 air-

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craft. It was sunk, with all hands, in the Battle of Engaño during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944.

It was the largest ship to go down with all hands in World Adm. Nobutke Kondô War II. Capt. Kaku went on to command the carrier Hiryu, which took part in the attack on Pearl Harbor and was sunk at the Battle of Midway in June 1942. Before the order to “Abandon Ship!” was given, Capt. Kaku addressed the crew and accepted all the blame. Then he and Rear Adm. Tamon Yamaguchi, during a ceremonial meal of naval biscuits and water, shared the following conversation: Admiral — “Let us enjoy the beauty of the moon.” Captain — “How bright it shines! It must be the 21st day.”

Capt. Kaku went down with his ship, and was posthumously promoted to vice-admiral.

In the grand hierarchy of the Imperial Japanese Navy, Adm. Kondō was second only to Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto. A native of Osaka, he had graduated first in his class from the Imperial Japanese Naval Academy in 1907. In addition to sea duty, he had also, before The Great War, served as a naval attaché to the Japanese Embassy in the United Kingdom.

After that war, he was stationed for three years in Germany. Upon his return from Germany, he had served as an aid-de-camp to the future emperor. He assumed the rank of viceadmiral in 1937. In 1943, he was promoted to admiral, and was appointed to the Supreme War Council

in May of 1945.

In addition to his service in the war with China, he participated in the invasions of Malaya, Philippines, Dutch East Asia, and the Battles of Midway, Eastern Solomons, Santa Cruz Islands, Savo Island and Guadalcanal.

The invaders were opposed by 2nd, 4th and 5th Peace Preservation Regiments, Training Regiments and some local militia under the command of Gen. Hua Zhenzhong. Gen. Zhenzhong finished the war as chiefof-staff of the Ninth War Area.

On June 22, the Japanese also landed on the island of Jiao Yu located south of Swatow. By June 24, the entire island of Jiao Yu had been occupied. The Chinese retreated to the small city of Fui Yang on June 24 to block the approaches to Chauchow. Today, the 2200-year-old-city has a population of 2.7 million.

The Japanese also sent forces up the Han River in 10 motor boats, and landed in the Chinese rear. With that, the Chinese fell back into the city, while some moved into the mountains northwest of the city. The next day, the Chinese abandoned Swatow and fell back to the Yenfu-Meihsi Line. On June 27, after heavy fighting, the Japanese captured Chau-chow. \ Eventually, the Fifth Reserve Division and the First Advance Column arrived to reinforce the Chinese defenders and to conduct guerrilla warfare against the Japanese.

Next week: The Nomonhan War Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at: wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.

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OBITUARIES PATRICIA ANN MORAN Ocean City/Annapolis Patricia Ann Moran, loving wife of Ed Chester, passed peacefully on June 16, 2019, surrounded by family.

She is survived by her four daughters, Cynthia (Tom) Gedra, Leslie (David) Lewald, Alicia Moran, and Laura (Saťa) Mirković; and her grandchildren, Dylan and Patricia Moran Alexandra Lewald, Nicholas Gedra, and Oscar, Stella and Kosta Mirković.

Pat was preceded in death by her first husband, Alfred Moran, and parents, Lillian and Charles Evans.

Born Nov. 5, 1932, in Baltimore, Pat went on to become a registered nurse, graduating from St. Agnes Nursing School with lifelong friends Libby Russell Degnan and Mary Redman.

In her youth, she traveled by steamer ship to Europe and worked as a hospital nurse in Bermuda.

She met her first husband, teacher Alfred Moran, while she was working as a school nurse at the same school.

Her favorite professional job was working as a public health nurse and helping families.

Known as the fun mom of the community, Pat could be found out on her bicycle, inner-tubing down Winter’s Run with a host of kids in tow, or riding the waves and walking the beach of Ocean City with her grandkids and kids.

A longtime resident of Towson, Forest Hill and Ocean City, Maryland, Pat was an engaged member of the community.

She was a devoted member of the Ocean City Beautification Committee and the Mayor’s New Years’ Day Celebration at City Hall. “She was a very dedicated member of the Beautification Committee for 1015 years,� said friend and member of

the committee, Donna Greenwood. “She was pretty much responsible for the Avenue of Cherry Trees. She worked with Caine Woods and the Town of Ocean City to create the avenue [off 142nd Street].�

She helped spearhead the campaign to encourage Ocean City business owners to spruce up their property with flowers and other colorful landscapes.

Greenwood also said Pat like to laugh and have fun.

Pat met and married her last love, husband, Ed Chester, in Ocean City in 2003. They later moved to Annapolis, and have lived there since.

Throughout her life she was the neighborhood RN and beloved friend and neighbor to many. As an only child, her lifelong friends became her family.

A wake will be held at the John M. Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, Maryland. Visitation hours are 3-6 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2019.

Christian Services will take place at St. Mary’s Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, Maryland at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 24, 2019.

Donations in her honor can be made to the Ocean City Beautification Committee, c/o OC Recreation and Parks Department, 200 125th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

An online guest book is available at www.johnmtaylorfuneralhome.com.

CONNIE LEE TAYLOR Berlin Connie Lee Taylor, age 80, passed away on Friday June 14, 2019, at The Berlin Nursing Home.

Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late Hampton Roosevelt Vickers and Ethel Savanah Bradly Vickers.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, James Taylor; daughter, Savannah A. Ancheta, and her husband,

Sonny Ancheta.

She is survived by her daughters, Charlene A. Robertson and Lori A. Kidd; brother, Howard Vickers; sister, Barbara Gray; grandchildren, Justin, Leilani, Chris (Trisha) and Patrick; as well as five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Taylor had been employed by Harrison Group as a house keeper. She was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church.

Connie was an animal lover, and had a longtime beloved companion, Duchess, who preceded her in death.

A graveside service was held at Evergreen Cemetery in Berlin on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Pastor Jack Savage officiated.

A donation in her memory may be made to: Friendship United Methodist Church, 10537 Friendship Rd. Berlin, Maryland.

Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

BRUCE LEE HUDSON Frankford, Delaware Mr. Bruce Lee Hudson, age 66, of Frankford, Delaware, passed away at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, Delaware, on Sunday, June 9, 2019.

He was born on Jan. 12, 1953 in Selbyville, Delaware, to Anna Hudson and the late Reginald Taylor.

Bruce was a 1971 Bruce Hudson graduate of Indian River High School.

After graduation, Bruce served in the Army for two years.

Townsends and Mountaire were his employers until he retired due to disability.

Bruce enjoyed playing softball, fixing up cars, watching TV, and hanging

out with friends.

He is survived by his mother, Anna Brown; his two daughters, Nichelle Curtis (Keith) and Shaneel Brown (Jermaine); and three grandchildren, Kaden, Jeremiah and Savannah.

Bruce is also survived by his ex-wife, Gail Hudson, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A chapel service with the conferring of Military Honors was held on Monday, June 17, 2019 at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Letters of condolence may be emailed via www.watsonfh.com.

SAMUEL L. GAUMONT Portland Samuel L. Gaumont, “Sam,� age 92, passed away peacefully, Nov. 23, 2018, at his home in Portland, Oregon, surrounded by loved ones.

Sam was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, April 9, 1926 to Eugene and Eugenie Gaumont.

He served in the Air Sam Gaumont Force from July 19441946, proudly earning the American Campaign and World War II Victory medals.

He relocated to Washington D.C. shortly after, where he met his wife of 47 years, the late Colette M. Brahler.

His professional career as supervisor in the printing industry spanned 30-plus years.

Sam and Colette moved to Ocean Pines, Maryland, in the early 90’s, and were active parishioners at St. John Neumann Church.

Sam enjoyed staying active into his 80’s working at Food Lion while Colette volunteered at the Maryland State Police Barracks in Berlin. After Colette’s passing, Sam moved to Portland to live closer to his daughter, Nicole, who was then expecting twins.

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 69 Sam was a devout French Canadian Catholic and a parishioner at St. Thomas More Church in Portland, Oregon.

His faith and personal desire to help others was visible through his membership in the Nocturnal Adoration Society, the Marian Rosary Prayer Group, as a participant at the St. Mary’s Cathedral Adoration Chapel, member of the Knights of Columbus, kitchen volunteer at Loaves & Fishes and in the amazing talents imbued in his role as grandpa extraordinaire - baker, chef, pianist, comic, award-winning ballroom dancer and last but not least, masterful meatball-maker.

Sam was preceded in death by his wife, Colette in 2003, and his son, Robert, in 2017; as well as his siblings, four sisters and three brothers.

He is survived by his daughter, Nicole (wed to Max Nielsen-Pincus), nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Sam always considered himself lucky and blessed for having had such a love-filled life. We are all blessed to have shared in his love and beauty.

Sam’s family will visit the Eastern Shore during the first week in July 2019. Sam will be remembered at Hurlock Veterans Cemetery with military honors on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at 10 a.m., 6827 E. New Market Ellwood Rd., Hurlock. Friends are encouraged to attend.

Donations in memory of Sam may be made to the St. Jude Research Hospital. You may reach Sam’s daughter Nicole at nicole.loret@gmail.com.

CAROL ANN YILMAZ Yarmouth, Maine Carol Ann Yilmaz, 76, died unexpectedly June 4, 2019 at Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine.

She was born Sept. 11, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of W.

Joseph and Helen E. (Johannessen) Thompson.

Carol graduated from Towson High School in 1960. After high school she worked at the College Carol Yilmaz of Notre Dame of Maryland in the Registrar’s Office.

She later moved to Chevy Chase, Maryland, and worked in a title company in Washington, D.C., where she met her former husband, Adil Yilmaz.

They married in 1970 and moved to Ocean City, Maryland, where they raised a family and ran the notable eatery, The Golden Plate Pizza and Sub Shop, on 33rd Street.

There she made many friends and served countless patrons until the early hours of each morning. Those memories and relationships were some of Carol’s fondest from Ocean City.

When Carol was not enjoying the beach life, she could be found traveling with her children or one of her siblings.

If it was not one of several trips to visit her sister in Germany, it was to one of her favorite cities such as Washington or New York.

Carol enjoyed the fast-paced life of those cosmopolitan areas, as much as she enjoyed the serene life on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Probably the most frequented place for Carol was her native Baltimore that she loved so much, and where the remainder of her siblings resided.

She would wait in anticipation as the week would draw to a close on many a weekend, when she would pack the car and head away from the beach, back “home” to spend time with her friends and family.

In retirement, she moved to Freeport, Maine, to live near her son and his family. There, she enjoyed a relaxed life in Maine embodying one of the state’s slogans, “The Way Life Should Be.”

Carol relished being a doting grandmother to her grandson and two granddaughters, who were a great source of inspiration, energy and purpose.

She loved having dinner with them, visiting them at school functions, or giving them a ride from one activity to another. She will always be affectionately known as “Grams” to them.

One of Carol’s goals was to be present for the high school graduation ceremonies of her grandchildren.

Unfortunately, she was in the hospital in May, as the graduation of her first grandchild was approaching.

She received good news in the form of clearance from the doctors on Saturday June 1 to attend the graduation the following day on June 2.

Despite being stricken with pain and discomfort, she pressed ahead with single-minded determination, unwavering will power, iron resolve, and a resolute spirit, which were her trademarks.

Being at the graduation brought her immense happiness and pride, and was an untimely final highlight of her life. Regrettably, she could not stay ahead of her illness and passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday June 4.

Another great source of pride and happiness was enjoying spending time with each of her daughters in Ocean City where they continued the family tradition of pizza and sub shops.

The success they enjoyed professionally, as well as the great relationships and families they cultivated, also brought great joy to Carol.

From time-to-time, one or the other would surprise Carol in Maine with an unexpected visit. These surprises were a big highlight for Carol.

Since Carol’s passing, many of her neighbors from Maine began to get in touch with the family. Though the family wasn’t aware of the large group of friends and fans she had gathered, it

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Her newer friends and those of many years consistently commented on her big heart, strong will, and assertive personality.

Carol liked to speak her mind, call things as she saw them, help others with more than she could often afford in time or money, and never leave a conversation stalled.

She had a sense of dignity and pride, which coupled with her determination, made for a very admirable personality.

She left a great impression on her children, friends and family, those who befriended her, and those had a chance to meet her.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Michael W. Thompson.

Surviving are her former husband, Adil; son, Joseph A. Yilmaz and his wife, Jennifer, of Freeport, Maine, and their three children; her daughter, Janet A. Yilmaz and her fiancée, Chet Rohrbach of Ocean City, Maryland; Joseph and Janet’s sister, Yasemin Karaman, her husband, Ali, and their two daughters whom Carol loved as her own; four beloved sisters, Janice E. Thompson, Marcia T. Jakovics, Sharon J. Renner and Wendy J. Thompson of Baltimore, Maryland; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City, Maryland, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, June 13, 2019.

In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to: The Robin F. Kelley Memorial Scholarship, c/o North Yarmouth Academy, 148 Main St, Yarmouth, Maine 04096.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

MARY DOELLGAST Berlin We will honor the passing of our beloved mother, artist, Mary Doellgast, affectionately called “Oma,” at a ceremony on Saturday, June 15, 2019 in Ocean City, Maryland.

Mary was an extraordinary artist, and a lover of history, music, dance and the creative arts.

She is a graduate of Suffolk County Community College and holds a degree in interior design and art history.

She worked as a decorator at the Vanderbilt Mansion and was a devout patron of the arts.

She selflessly devoted her time and energy to supporting the Arts at the Ocean Pines Library and the Art League of Ocean City.

Mary was a mother, grandmother, GIGI, friend, artist and supporter of all in need.

We thank you, mom, for your generosity of spirit, kindness, love, wisdom, magical presence, joy and making all feel so special.

Mary was an amazing soul who blessed this life, with so much unconditional love and is survived by five daughters and three son-in-laws; Elena and Ron Dobert, Nancy Doell-

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OBITUARIES gast, Jeannette Doellgast, Mary Bridget and Frans Klinkenbergh and Isha Doellgast and Harry Pohland, 10 grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren, and Mary Doellgast her Bichon, “Bridy.”

Mary is preceded by her husband of 49 years, Alfred Doellgast; son-in-law, Mohsen Alam El Din; three brothers, Thomas, Richard and Jack Waldron; and two sisters, Patsy Grippo and Sheila Goeller; and her Bichon, “McGahren.”

The family welcomed guests on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at St. Luke’s Church in Ocean City.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Diakonia, 12747 Old Bridge Road, Ocean City, Maryland, diakoniaoc.org.

GEORGE PHILLIP TIMMONS SR. Berlin George Phillip Timmons Sr., age 72, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at his home surrounded by family.

Born in Salisbury, Maryland, he was the son of the late William Harrison Timmons and Florence Littleton Timmons.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Mae G. Timmons Sr. Timmons; son, George Phillip Timmons Jr. and Melissa Miller of Berlin; daughters, Stacy Lynn White and Christine Spencer of Berlin; brothers, Billy Timmons of Pocomoke, Charlie Timmons (Karen) of Snow Hill, Bobby Timmons (Margaret) of Pittsville, and Frank Timmons (Mary) of Salisbury; sister, Catherine Taylor (Late Cletus) of Pittsville; four grandchildren, Samantha Ours (Jay), Joshua White, Phillip James Timmons and Megan Wharton (Adam); and three greatgrandchildren, Jai Ours, Cade Phillip Ours, Stryder Wharton, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was proud to pastor at the Church of God of Prophecy for 26 years. He was a salesman at Burke Equipment Company for over 20 years and also proud to have worked at Central Implement Co. for 30 years.

He also served in the Army and was proud to have made Sgt.E5 in less than a year.

But his greatest and proudest accomplishments were being a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be missed by many.

A funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the George P Timmons Rec Building in Berlin, Maryland. Pastor Danielle Kellam officiated. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery in Libertytown, Maryland.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to: Church of God of Prophecy,

10407 Old Ocean City Blvd Berlin, Maryland 21811.

Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneral home.com.

JANET MAY ENGLISHMEN Snow Hill/Berlin Janet May Englishmen, age 79, died on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Snow Hill Nursing Home.

Born in Yonkers, New York, she was the daughter of the late William and Marian Peters Winsheimer.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Janet Englishmen Englishmen.

Surviving, are her children, Jamie Englishmen and his wife, Kelli, of Berlin, Kenny Englishmen and his fiancée, Jen Moyer, of Hawthorne, New Jersey, and Cheryl Comer and her husband, Todd, of Berlin.

There are four grandchildren, Lindsay Mason and her husband, Steve, Megan Englishmen, James Englishmen, and Tyler Englishmen; and one great-grandchild, Shannon Mason.

Also surviving is her sister, Shirley Horlbeck and her husband, Ralph, of

East Stroudsburgh, Pennsylvania, and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Englishmen had been employed as a bank teller for First Shore Federal in Ocean Pines. She was a member of the Community Church at Ocean Pines, and the River Run Book Club. She enjoyed swimming, golfing, and playing Mahjong.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 3 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Rev Boyd Etter will officiate.

A donation in her memory may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21804, or the American Cancer Society, 1315 Mt. Hermon Rd, Salisbury, Maryland 21804.

Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

EDGAR A. DUVALL Ocean City Edgar A. Duvall, age 91, died at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, on Saturday, June 15, 2019.

Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Edgar S. and Thelma Gray Duvall.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ruth M. Duvall and children, Vicki Verbich and her husband, Ted, and Nola Duvall and her husband, Jack Gibson.

There are three grandchildren,

Lauren (and her husband, Josh Martin), Teddy and Jack, and two great-grandchildren, Isaac and Zoey.

Also surviving is his sister, Monica Parks; niece, Marilyn Edgar Duvall Parks; and a host of beloved friends.

Mr. Duvall served in the Army National Guard in Washington, D.C. He was employed by Erco and the Naval Surface Warfare Center as a sheet metal machinist.

He served in the Korean War and was stationed in Vienna, Austria. He was a member of the American Legion in Forestville for 30 years, and then a member of American Legion Synepuxent Post #166 in Ocean City.

He was an avid Redskins and NASCAR fan. He loved being at the beach, especially on 36th Street.

Mr. Duvall was a kind, funny, wellloved man who will be missed dearly.

A gathering of family and friends was held on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland. A viewing will be held on Friday, June 21, 2019, from 11 a.m. to noon, at the funeral home, with a graveside service at the Eastern Shore Veteran’s Cemetery in Hurlock at 2 p.m.

Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 21, 2019) Despite a poor offshore weather forecast, the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 40th annual Small Boat Tournament turned out better than anticipated.

“It went way better than expected, given the weather forecast,” said Boz Jefferson, co-chair of the tournament with Colin Campbell and Bill Regan.

“We didn’t anticipate a large tournament because of the weather, but we doubled the amount of boats we expected. We were thinking about 15 boats and we got 30, so that was great.”

Of the 30 boats, 29 fished last Saturday, the first day of the competition.

Many of the teams were successful as 23 of the 29 boats that went out last Saturday brought fish to the Sunset Marina scale in West Ocean City.

Many headed back to shore early, because as the day went on, conditions got worse offshore, Jefferson said.

“They probably got a half-day of good fishing,” he said.

The one boat that fished on Sunday landed the largest flounder of the tournament.

“A lot fish were weighed. Twentyfour out of the 30 boats weighed fish.

That’s a great percentage,” Jefferson said.

The Sea Salt team won the tuna division with a 55.2-pounder. The group took home $3,937.50.

The Sindaco crew finished in second place with a 53.4-pound tuna. It was worth $823.50.

The Little Buddy team caught a 51.4-pound tuna, good for third place and $549.

The Black Magic’s 14-pound dolphin earned first place in the division and $3,937.50.

The Oppor-Tuna-Ty Too group placed second with a 13.8-pound dolphin. They received $823.50.

The Gulf Stream team finished in third with an 11.8-pound dolphin.

They were presented $549.

The Hot Flounder team swept the bluefish division. They landed 1.6-, 1and 0.8-pound bluefish. The won $90.

The Teacher’s Pet II crew boated a 3.6-pound flounder on Sunday to win the $500 Dale Brown Award.

The award is named in memory of Brown, who was a Marlin Club member and avid fisherman. The $500 bonus goes annually to the angler who lands the heaviest flounder.

The Fish Magnet II caught a 2.4-

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The Sea Salt team won the tuna division of the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 40th annual Small Boat Tournament, held last weekend, with a 55.2-pounder.

The group took home $3,937.50. They are pictured at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City.

pound flounder and took home $270.

The Ready or Not team swept the sea bass division. The group hooked a 3.2- and two 2.8pound sea bass. They received $270.

A total of $11,750 was presented to tournament winners.

The competition was open to “small boats,” 34 feet long (as stated on the manufacturer’s specifications) and smaller.

The Ocean City Marlin Club’s next tournament is the 37th annual Canyon Kick Off, July 5-7.

Final registration will take place Wednesday, July 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the Marlin Club, on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. The event is open to Marlin Club members and non-members.

Crews will fish two of three tournament days, July 5-7.

Weigh-ins will be held at Sunset Marina from 5-7:30 p.m. daily.

There are added entry level calcuttas for billfish release, meat fish (tuna and dolphin) and heaviest bluefin tuna.

For more information, call 410-213-1613 or visit www.ocmarlinclub.com.

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The Hot Flounder team swept the bluefish division of the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 40th annual Small Boat Tournament, held last weekend. They landed 1.6-, 1- and 0.8-pound bluefish and won $90.

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FIRST-PLACE FISH (Left) The Ready or Not team swept the sea bass division of the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 40th annual Small Boat Tournament, held last weekend. The group hooked a 3.2- and two 2.8-pound sea bass.

They received $270. (Right) The Black Magic’s 14-pound dolphin earned first place in the division and $3,937.50. All fish were weighed at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City.

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Beach 5 sand soccer event this weekend in Ocean City

By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (June 21, 2019) Around 140 soccer teams are slated to participate in the 25th annual Beach 5 Sand Soccer Tournament, this Saturday and Sunday, on the sand near Dorchester Street in downtown Ocean City.

Soccer enthusiasts, friends and family will gather on the beach for two days of sand soccer festivities.

“I believe most folks are drawn to the beach soccer tournaments because

it’s so different from traditional soccer but still following the same basic concept – no shoes and no shin guards but getting that soccer ball into the goal,” Administrator Angela Lewis said.

Last year, around 130 teams competed in the tournament, with participants spanning from New Jersey to Virginia.

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Print, web both resources for surf photography

By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (June 21, 2019) Photography is an interesting aspect of surfing.

Since its relative beginnings back in the days of Tom Blake and Doc Ball, many changes have come about.

The most recent would have to be going from film to digital or analog to digital.

There’s a sort of magic in the digital world adding to the already magical world of photography.

The amount of shots that can be taken is increased to an almost unbelievable level.

The size and weight of the equipment is greatly reduced. Things are lighter, more compact.

This aspect will make a big difference, especially when having to hike to get to a surf spot or getting into the water for more intimate, specialized

surf shots.

Recently I noticed a guy setting up a tripod and camera on the beach and taking pictures of surfers riding well-formed waves out in the water.

I heard the rapid clicking of the motor drive as he was taking multiple shoots of the action going on in the water.

I made comment to him that so many shots were being taken in such quick succession.

He replied that the camera he was using was rather slow.

“Yeah, this one only takes 11 shots per second. My other camera can take 17.”

Too bad I thought, only 11 shots per second. He went on and further explained that he was concentrating

on one surfer in the water who wanted a portfolio of pictures of his surfing.

He might take a thousand shots and then go through an editing process on his computer and select the best ones for his subjects’ portfolio.

Pretty cool! I was quite impressed by all of this. So much so that I felt it quite worthy of an article.

Back in the hey-day of surf magazines, photographers were as celebrated as the best surfers of the day and the magazines were where any photographer would want his or her photos to be printed.

The printed surf magazine hasn’t totally gone away, although it has been greatly reduced.

SURFER magazine has gone from 12 issues a year to eight.

SURFING magazine is no more.

Eastern Surf Magazine is no longer printed but is still on the internet.

The Surfers’ Journal is printed six times a year and was formally a quarterly publication.

All of these venues are a resource for surf photography as well as the written word.

The majority of surf shots have gone to the internet at various websites.

There’s no doubt that good photos can bring the magic of surfing to the forefront and capture an instant in time to be re-lived and enjoyed again and again.

Can’t you hear it? The young Hawaiian calling out in his best pidgin, “Hey mister, take picture of surfer boy on big wave!”

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Matches played on sand in downtown OC this weekend

TOP PLAYERS It was another banner year for Worcester Prep spring sports, as both girls’ and boys’ tennis and lacrosse teams swept the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championships and Player of the Year awards. In all, WPS won four championships and four Player of the Year awards.

Player of the Year awards went to Abi Plylar and Dominic Anthony for tennis and Carly Hoffman and Hunter Gentry for lacrosse.

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This is the 12th year the tournament has taken place in Ocean City.

“We hold the tournament in Ocean City because of the atmosphere [and] the beach availability,” Lewis said.

Teams ranging from under 8 to under 13 will play all day Saturday, and teams under 14 to adult divisions will compete on Sunday. Each team has 10 players and all are guaranteed three games.

Medals and other prizes will be distributed to the first-place teams in each division.

Beach 5 Sand Soccer Series is run by Jim Kupec and Bill Harte. The two started this venture in 2007, and have over 25 years of experience in the soccer industry, where they still work today.

To celebrate 25 years of Sand Soccer Series, the tournament will have a special registration tent where people who see the event and want to participate next time can register immediately and receive a discount.

The special registration discount offered will be $350 per team compared to the regular cost of $500. The special rate will expire Sept. 30.

“We’re offering this discount during the entire tournament series,” Lewis said. “We’re super excited to be able to offer this opportunity.”

The mission of the Beach 5 Sand Soccer tournament is to create a stressfree event where athletes and parents who attend numerous showcase tournaments throughout the year can kick back and enjoy the sport they love.

For more information, visit www.beach5sandsoccerseries.com/ or email beach5sandsoccer@yahoo.com.

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Students receive scholarships from OPGC (June 21, 2019) The Ocean Pines Golf Members’ Council recently awarded $7,000 in scholarships to six local high school students.

The scholarships are given each year in the name of Ocean Pines Golf Club members who support the scholarship fund throughout the year.

Last year, $5,000 in scholarships were awarded and in 2017 the Golf Members’ Council awarded $4,000.

Three scholarships were presented during an awards night at Stephen Decatur High School on May 22, and three additional scholarships were given out during commencement services for Worcester Preparatory High School, on May 24.

An eight-member committee comprised of Sally Stafford, Don McMullen, Walt Lischak, George Solyak, Scotty Wheatley, MaryAnn O’Malley, Olga Novy and Council Scholarship Chairman Bob Long reviewed the applications. Scholarship recipients from Stephen Decatur were Emily Malinowski, Hayden Snelsire and Joseph Beck.

Malinowski is an Ocean Pines resident and started playing in Ocean Pines’ junior golf tournaments at the age of 6.

She works at the club as a bag girl and is an instructor in the junior camps.

Malinowski was a four-year participant on the Decatur golf team and was co-captain this year. Her strong academic record caught the eye of the committee.

Malinowski plans to attend the University of Maryland and study engineering. She was awarded $1,600 in scholarship aid.

Snelsire is an Ocean Pines resident and four-year participant on the Decatur golf team. He was co-captain of the team this year as well as an All-Conference golfer.

Snelsire won the team’s Sportsmanship Award in both his junior and senior years. He was also a pitcher on the De-

catur baseball team and plans to play baseball at Randolph Macon College in Virginia.

He ranks at the top of his class academically. Snelsire was awarded $1,100 in scholarship aid.

Beck is an Ocean Pines resident and has participated on the JV and varsity golf teams at Decatur for four years. He hopes to play Division III golf at Stevenson University in Pikesville, Maryland, next year.

Beck has a strong academic record and is involved in several extracurricular activities. He was awarded $1,100 in scholarship aid.

Receiving awards from Worcester Prep were Colin Miller, Matthew Durkin and Jacob Meakin.

Miller, an Ocean Pines resident, has only has one year of competitive golf at Worcester Prep, having played for the

school’s soccer, basketball and tennis teams before joining the golf team during his senior year.

Miller received team MVP and Eastern Shore Interstate Athletic Conference Player of the Year honors this year. He has an exceptional academic record and will attend the University of Maryland. He was awarded $1,100 in scholarship aid.

Durkin lives in West Ocean City. He has played golf at Worcester Prep since eighth grade and has been on the JV and varsity teams all four years of high school.

Durkin was co-captain of his team this past year and plays on the tennis team. He has been described as a quiet leader and has significant involvement in service activities.

Durkin has an outstanding academic record and will attend the University of Maryland. He was awarded $1,100 in

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The four-day camps, designed for boys and girls ages 5-14, will be held June 24-27, July 8-11, July 22-25 and Aug. 5-8 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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(June 21, 2019) The 44th annual Amateur Athletic Union Ocean City Basketball Classic will take place in Ocean City this weekend, benefiting The John H. “Jack” Burbage Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center for the Atlantic General Hospital Campaign for the Future.

Tournament Director Lynn Smack, a Berlin native, wanted to do something to show his support for cancer victims in Berlin. Many of his family members’ lives have been affected by the disease, which is why this tournament will be a dedication to cancer survivors.

“I attended my cousin, Al ‘Hondo’ Handy’s retirement celebration at Seacrets in April and saw his focus on the RCCC at Atlantic General Hospital. This inspired me to make my own contribution to the community,” Smack said.

The Ocean City Basketball Classic has contributed to many organizations and individuals over the years, including churches, scholarships and book drives.

This year, the three-day tournament will count every three-point basket made. A $15 donation for each of these baskets will be donated to the Regional Cancer Care Center.

Teams should wear something showing their support of cancer survivors and/or loved ones that have fought the battle of cancer, such as socks, sweatbands, sneakers, etc., according to the event website.

Smack started the tournament in 1980 when it was called the Berlin Basketball Classic, with only eight teams.

The tournament was later moved to Ocean City and has grown to over 80 boys’ and girls’ teams, attracting participants from as far away as Denmark.

The tournament, held at Northside Park on 125th Street, is sanctioned by AAU and was recognized as one of the top elite tournaments in the country.

For more information about the tournament, visit www.oceancitybasketballclassic.org.

Competition comes to West OC (June 21, 2019) Fish N Paddle Saltwater Slam is bringing the ultimate competitive kayak and paddleboard fishing experience to West Ocean City.

The tournament will run from June 2930, with a minimum purse of $7,000 to be divided amongst the top three anglers.

Stop by Atlantic Tackle in the Commercial Harbor and experience fresh, local food and drink, kayak demonstrations, a variety of vendors and music by DJ Wax on both days.

Brian Roberts, co-founder of Huk Big Fish Classic, hopes to expand into different waters through kayak and paddleboard fishing.

“We are creating something else really big here,” he said. “Kayak and paddle-

board saltwater fishing has always been one of my passions, and Ocean City is the perfect city to host a world class competition. I’m bringing something new to the community with a lot of activities and a great competitive atmosphere.”

Featuring over $8,000 in other prizes, no minimum number of competitors and multiple optional divisions, there are endless ways to compete and win.

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SPORTS BRIEFS

OPGC golf camps open to boys and girls, ages 5-14

Swim lessons Registration is open for summer swim lessons with Worcester County Recreation and Parks.

Lessons are open to children ages 2 and up and will take place at the Shad Landing swimming pool in the Pocomoke River State Park in Snow Hill.

Each session will last two weeks and run Monday through Thursday. Session 1 will run from July 8-18; Session 2, July 22-Aug. 1; and Session 3, Aug. 5-15.

Depending on the level, there will be two different available lesson times from either 8:30-9:15 a.m. or 9:30-10:15 a.m. Space is limited and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

The cost for each session is $50 per person and $45 for each additional child.

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Continued from Page 77 Beginner and experienced junior players are encouraged to attend.

“Our junior golf program has grown tremendously in Ocean Pines,” Malinowski said. “I expect all four sessions of camp to sell out as they have in previous years.”

The cost is $130 per golfer per session, which includes lunch and snacks each day and a goody bag at the end of camp. Equipment will be provided, or participants may bring their own.

Spaces are limited, and sessions will sell out quickly. Online registration may be completed at OceanPinesGolf.org.

For more information, contact Ocean Pines Golf Club at 410-641-6057.

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