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An F16 fighter plane splits the sky during a performance by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds at last weekend’s air show. The ninth annual Ocean City Air Show brought tens of thousands of spectators to the beach downtown last Saturday and Sunday for afternoon programs that featured some of the newest military aircraft as well as daredevil flight demonstrations. More photos on pages 28-29.

Cropper land rezoned PZ decision aids plan to place hotel on old concrete plant parcel

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 24, 2016) A site plan for the Ropewalk Restaurant and hotel proposed for the former Cropper concrete plant property has yet to be presented, but the Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday started paving the way.

Following a two-hour

meeting, the commission voted to rezone the parcel to allow for its development, but with several strings attached.

The four-acre property between St. Louis Avenue and the bay next to the Route 50 bridge was long occupied by the George B. Cropper Concrete Company, whose owner died in 2005.

Following the demolition of the last of the plant’s few remaining structures three years ago, it has been lying dormant except for its occa-

sional use for storage and staging, such as when the Dew Tour took place in the resort in 2014.

The property is divided between manufacturing (M) and downtown mixed-used (D-MX) zoning designations. Attorney Joe Moore, who represents Ropewalk Bel Air Properties LLC, requested that the M designation be reclassified for the inlet district (I-1) during Tuesday’s session.

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County’s booze has ‘blow-out’ prices Commissioners aim to speed up sales to liquidate stock

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 24, 2016) In an attempt to liquidate Worcester

County’s Department of Liquor Control’s supply of spirits by the end of the summer season, the Worcester County Commissioners approved a discount of up to 50 percent for 19 liquor products at its meeting on Tuesday.

Kelly Shannahan, Worces-

ter assistant chief administrative officer, gave the details of the effort to discount and move inventory in a memo to the commissioners. The county plans to shut down down its wholesale liquor operations on Sept. 30.

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Weekend’s air show offers plenty of Wow! Annual event aided by perfect weather, great performances

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 24, 2016) Tens of thousands of spectators packed the beach downtown, stood on top of buildings and craned their necks for a better view.

Boaters turned the bay into a parking lot and pedestrians walked blocks upon blocks to the beach after stashing their cars in whatever spaces they could find.

Perfect weather last Saturday and Sunday helped make last weekend’s ninth annual Ocean City Air Show one of the

best ever in terms of attendance, while the Air Force Thunderbirds and other aerial performers elicited the requisite gasps from the crowd.

“Overall the feedback has been extremely positive,” said Cathy Bassett, press officer for the show.

“With the concern that the Thunderbirds might not be flying, I think everyone was happy to have them back in the air again and to have Ocean City their first stop on their return to flight was pretty special.”

Performer Jeff Boerboon, who flew his own radical aircraft, agreed.

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Aviation event turns performers into spectators Continued from Page 1 happy to have them flying out there with us,” Boerboon said.

He put his jet- and prop-powered biplane, Jack Link’s Screamin’ Sasquatch, through its paces for the crowd shortly before the Thunderbird’s appearance.

In the meantime, the performers themselves got their own enjoyment out of the event.

Nick Halseth, a member of the Lucas Oil Skydivers, spent a decent part of his weekend parachuting down throughout the resort area.

He performed during the Air Show on Saturday and Sunday, landed on the beach out front of Brass Balls Saloon on Friday night and participated in the “Salute the Military Night” at Ocean Downs on Saturday evening, where the American flag was displayed and a Thunderbird pilot presented it to John Sauer Sr., a D-Day survivor.

“This was my third year of being in the show in Ocean City and it is one of my favorite shows to go to because it’s always a lot of fun,” Halseth said.

“Beach and boardwalk shows are always the best. I was looking forward to it and it did not disappoint. Thanks for having us and I hope we are back next year.”

Additional weekend performances included Mike Wiskus in the Lucas Oil Pitts biplane, an L-39 Cold War era jet demonstration, a Coast Guard search and rescue demonstration, Navy F-18F Super Hornet demonstration, David Windmiller in the Zivko Edge 540, an Air Force F-35 Lightning II, a P-51 Mustang fighter demonstration and the B-25 Mitchell “Panchito” WWII Bomber.

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City, developer considering options for concrete plant Continued from Page 1 trict was to recognize a concrete plant on the property immediately north of North Division Street,” he said. “Just as other industrial properties were rezoned to beneficial use, this property would not be zoned manufacturing as most of the industrial and heavy commercial use has gone away.”

Originally, the older part of Ocean City was lined with several commercial properties such as an ice plant, marine railway on the bayfront land and the concrete plant, using the industrial district.

By 2002, the city issued a comprehensive overlay district for the downtown that changed several zoning designations in the neighborhood. The Cropper site was changed to manufacturing.

Moore stressed that while this was not a site plan hearing, the schematics for a hotel and restaurant have been endorsed by the Ocean City Development Corporation.

“I want to say quickly that their support was on the condition that we would not seek [building a hotel] in height taller than eight stories and a one-half story for design features,” Moore said. “But with the size of the property, it would allow a 12 story building.”

While the current zoning allows for a five-story building, he argued that keeping it at that height would force it to sprawl across the property. Building an eight-and-a-half story hotel would allow for space and parking between. The developers would also offer a 10-foot easement to accommodate the resort’s desire for a bayside boardwalk.

The Downtown Marine zoning designation could possibly be used, but Moore said the property’s loca-

tion next to the bridge would make that impractical.

“The surge of tidal movement through the bridge would preclude any use of this property as a marina facility,” he said.

Also considered briefly were the State Highway Administration’s plans for a new 30-foot-tall drawbridge that would run just north of the current bridge. If the structure is built at some point, it would run through the southern end of the property, which would require placing the hotel further north.

While the plans for the Ropewalk and hotel were still undecided, it did give the commission – and several residents – something to talk about. If the site plans are approved at some point, the eight-and-a-half story hotel would be the tallest building in the downtown area, similar to the Belmont Towers on Talbot Street.

“Do we really want some giant behemoth looming over the gateway to the more historic and charming part of town?” Linda O’Day asked during the public comment segment. “If you grant this request, I imagine you have to grant the next one… and there’ll be no end to it.”

Her husband, Sean O’Day, a former commercial contractor, also cautioned the commission members that rezoning the site would give no guarantees that the property would be used for a hotel.

“What prevents you people from changing your mind tomorrow? We have a gentleman who’s running for president that did this on a project I worked on – he sold the property the next day after it was zoned,” Sean O’Day said.

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Continued from Page 5 tually be a 14-story building on the site.

“That would be a sight from the bridge. You wouldn’t see the water tower, that’s for sure,” he said.

Resident Dolores Rubinic said that changing the zoning could reshape the neighborhood in ways that the commission members could not predict.

“I have seen a change in the neighborhood that has come about by greed in the developers, because once it started, we lost half our block. I’m not in favor of downtown becoming like high-rise row in north Ocean City,” she said.

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“It worries me that if we grant a conditional approval based on this particular project … because that doesn’t mean they’ll develop it,” Commission Member Lauren Taylor said. “They could say they have another plan, one that we might like better or less, but we’re in a position with this site plan.”

Moore reiterated that the owners had no desire to sell the land, and whoever did develop on that land would need to seek the OCDC’s approval.

“They’re [the OCDC] not going to support a substantial variance of this plan, of eight-and-a-half stories, a bayside dedication and others. We can have it conditioned on what concerns these folks,” he said.

After further discussion, the commission agreed that the property could be developed according to the hotel’s concept plan.

They also recommended the zoning change with the restrictions that any project would be no taller than eight-and-half-stories, have an easement for the bayside boardwalk and conform to the OCDC’s downtown design recommendations.

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Hefty fines, jail time possible for disobeying police orders Municipal infractions are transformed into arrestable offenses quickly, critics say

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 24, 2016) With little discussion, the mayor and the City Council enacted an emergency ordinance during Monday’s session that grants police officers the authority to arrest anyone who ignores their orders.

The ordinance’s language makes it “unlawful to fail to obey a police officer’s order to immediately cease and desist while committing any offense, which is classified as a municipal infraction upon such order from a police officer.” Since the ordinance upgrades some infractions to misdemeanors, violators can be punished with a $1,000 fine or 90 days in jail.

The Police Commission considered imposing harsher penalties

since the Ocean City Police Department would have to wait 24 hours after issuing the first citation before taking further action. Originally, city staff considered that Maryland’s common law “failure to obey a reasonable and lawful order” would be able to assist the police, but decided that wasn’t enough to cover all possible infractions.

“Years ago, the General Assembly asked for failure to obey a lawful order of an officer, but it was limited to keep and maintain the public peace,” City Solicitor Guy Ayres explained. “That’s why we’re doing it as an ordinance, so that most municipal infractions do not involve disturbing the public peace.”

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Deeper discounts offered to speed exit of liquor business Continued from Page 1 “Although sales have been relatively steady over the past three months, sales volumes are slightly lower than in 2015,” he said.

Of primary concern, Shannahan said, is inventory not selling at rates sufficient to liquidate the inventory before summer ends.

“Overall we still have 50,000 liters of non-moving inventory that we need to sell this summer,” he said.

While the sales volumes for May reflected an increase over the two prior months, when the Liquor Control Board began selling liters in the county’s retail liquor stores, Shannahan said weekly sales volumes would need to significantly increase to liquidate the remaining inventory.

“Applying the same weekly sales goal, we need to sell more than 5,000 bottles per week to fully liquidate this

non-moving inventory.”

In April the commissioners authorized the Department of Liquor Control Management Committee to revise pricing with up to 10 percent discounts.

“However it now appears that deeper discounts will be necessary,” he said.

In total, the Department of Liquor Control designated 19 product lines, equaling more than 26,000 liters of inventory, that will be deeply discounted to “blow out” price rates.

“Blow out items will be sold “while supplies last” to encourage immediate purchase before our inventories are depleted,” he said.

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The first reading of the ordinance “I think it’s a very passed unanidangerous law, and mously. Councilfor that reason I ‘If you guys think you’re lucky, man Doug Cymek then vote for it. I don’t want then moved to imfiled for injunctive relief with Judge to get too Clint Eastwood-y, plement the legislaNickerson [U.S. tion as an but make my day.’

District Court emergency ordiTony Christ Judge William nance, as he previNickerson] in Baltiously suggested more,” he continued. “If you guys during last week’s Police Commisthink you’re lucky, then vote for it. I sion. That subsequent motion also don’t want to get too Clint Eastwood- passed unanimously. y, but make my day.”

“The police department has issues Christ was followed by other citi- that they can address and have the zens, including Jon Medlin. He told ability to do that,” Mayor Rick Meethe council that he once went into the han said. “Much like everything else, police department to file a complaint the next complaint is that we weren’t against an officer but eventually was addressing this issue. There’s two ordered to leave the building. sides to every story and I think the “He said, ‘You’re not going to like more important one is that we’re able warning two or three,” Medlin said. to maintain the integrity of the ordi“Does this ordinance mean would I nances on the books, and this will get arrested for trying to get a com- allow the police department to do plaint form?” that.”

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Resort wrestles with state Uber regulations OCPD can report violations for registered drivers and cite those working without

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 24, 2016) Maryland laws have decided on the rules for ride sharing services, and Ocean City law enforcement now has to live with them.

On June 13, several elected officials including Mayor Rick Meehan, Councilmen Dennis Dare, Doug Cymek and Lloyd Martin and State Sen. Jim Mathias sat down with Maryland Public Service Commission to understand how to enforce state laws on Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft.

The meeting came two months after the Ocean City Police Commission noticed what its members believed were several flaws in the regulations, particularly about identifying who is and is not a registered Uber driver.

Following a lengthy battle, the General Assembly in 2015 passed Senate Bill 868, which required Uber and Lyft drivers to be licensed by the Public Service Commission. “TNCs can have drivers on provisions, like background checks and vehicle inspections before they work on their platform,� Chris Koermer, director of the PSC’s Transportation Division, said. “Then they submit an application with us.�

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That license expires on Dec. 15 of The PSC also approved 200 Ocean this year and applicants must then City Uber and Lyft drivers at an acregister for a permanent license. Po- celerated rate. tential drivers must go through an“We did not fast-track per se, but other background contacted TNCs and check and be finto prioritize ‘We have the most stringent asked gerprinted. high-traffic areas “We have the requirements in the mid-Atlantic and give them the most stringent re- region, and we’re here to hold opportunity to evaluquirements in the ate their licenses and them accountable.’ mid-Atlantic reMaryland Public Service issue temporary ligion, and we’re censes,�

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Transportation Division accountable,� KoTNCs also must ermer said. report all informaDirector Chris Koermer However, Uber tion to the commisand Lyft do have a sion, but that small provision for their drivers: the information is not public to anyone, companies can apply for waivers for including law enforcement. fingerprinting their employees if they As it stands, the Ocean City Police consider their own background Department’s hands are tied when it checks sufficient. The PSC has three comes to enforcing these state regumonths to apply or deny the waiver lations. based on the state’s conditions. “We don’t enforce the regulations The main point of contention be- that has been imposed on Uber; we tween Ocean City officials and state report those violations to them,� said commission members is that there is Capt. Kevin Kirstein after the meetno absolute way to monitor Uber ing. “If some driver were violating drivers. The PSC issues an electronic some rule imposed by the PSC, we license in lieu of a paper document could notify them.�

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Ocean City still favors taxi medallion system Continued from Page 12 Officers can report these infractions through an online form, which can easily be sent on site through their police-issued laptops. Citizens can also make complaints through this website as well.

Kirstein said that he does not know how fast the PSC responds to Uber complaints from officers, since the police have yet to file any. He also pointed out that there is another way to keep track of Uber and Lyft drivers – and cite those violators.

“If someone is not on the app, then they are not an Uber driver and are not registered. If the PSC is not involved, then we can handle that with the Ocean City code, which says you can’t operate a taxi service without a license or a medallion,” Kirstein said. “Taxis are also supposed to pull

off on the side street and pick up passengers.”

The differences between taxis and registered Ubers and rogue drivers also could make it clear to differentiate the two.

“Taxis you can hail, Ubers you must go through the app. You’re also going to get one guaranteed fee, not ‘it’s $20 for you, and $30 for the next person.’ The fare you see is what you get, and it’s supposed to be transmitted electronically,” he said. “If you see any of these things going on, you know you’re not dealing with a registered Uber.”

Each violation for the taxicab ordinance is $100, and picking up passengers from the bus lane is state fine of approximately $90.

Despite assurances that local and state laws would be sufficient, some

city officials still have doubts that the PSC’s policies would not be enough.

“My concern is that we made a regulated taxi system years ago, with a medallion system and the vehicles are inspected every April before the season,” said Dare after the meeting.

While he was satisfied that the resort established a working relationship with the PSC on this legislation, Dare said the resort’s regulations for taxis alone are more rigorous than the commission’s.

“Every driver has to get a license to operate a taxi, and there are background checks and driving record checks. Someone can drive around with a suspended license forever if they’re not pulled over,” he said.

“They’re going to have a company background check, great. Then it gets done once. We do one every year.

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Public hearings scheduled for new transmission line

(June 24, 2016) The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold two public hearings for comment in the matter of the application of Delmarva Power to construct a new 138 kilovolt overhead transmission line through Wicomico and Worcester counties to the Maryland/Virginia state line.

The hearings are as scheduled: Wednesday, June 29 at 7 p.m., Salisbury Fire Station #1 1100 Beaglin Park Drive Salisbury, Maryland 21804 and Thursday, June 30, at 7 p.m., Snow Hill Fire Company 4718 Snow Hill Road Snow Hill, Maryland 28163.

Members of the public who wish to comment on the matter are welcome to attend the proceedings before Chief Public Utility Law Judge Terry Romine. The proposed project would be constructed on existing right-ofway from the Piney Grove substation near Salisbury to the Wattsville substation in Wattsville, Virginia, and includes an upgrade to the existing transmission line crossing of the Pocomoke River near Snow Hill.

The application has been docketed by the PSC as Case No. 9393. Case filings and associated pleadings in the matter are available in the electronic docket file (9393), which may be viewed or downloaded at www.psc.state.md.us Written comments may also be filed by July 1 to: David J. Collins, Executive Secretary Maryland Public Service Commission William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202.

Include the related case number (9393) with all comments. In addition to the mailed comments, the public is encouraged to use the Commission’s e-file system at www.psc.state.md.us/efile/ to provide an electronic copy of their comments.

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Ocean City examines new federal drone regs Recently issued guidelines from FAA impacts business and commercial operators

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 24, 2016) Days after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rolled out a series of new regulations on remote control aircraft, Ocean City officials are weighing how to keep the skies relatively dronefree.

Ocean City Municipal Airport officials and the police are working to understand the new regulations that were announced by the FAA last Tuesday, but at the moment, there’s little the city can do in terms of enforcement.

“We cannot give citations or make

arrests strictly for unsafe drone use at this time,” Police Public Affairs Specialist Lindsay Richard said. “We are enforcing the FAA safety regulations by reporting the incident to the FAA.” Before the new rules were revealed — they go into effect in August — drones weighing less than 55 pounds purchased after Dec. 21, 2015 must be registered with the FAA before operating in national air space. Registration costs $5 and drones must be operated by someone older than 13 years old.

The FAA also issued safety guidelines that say drones must not fly at or above 400 feet. Drones also must not be flown over stadiums, sports events, groups of people (unless they are participating as in wedding party photos) or near other aircraft or airports.

Drones are prohibited from flying within five miles of an airport, such as the municipal airport, although there are some exceptions for commercial uses.

“To fly within the five-mile limit, you must have a LOA, which is an agreement with conditions with the airport,” Airport Manager Jamie Giandomenico said. “If you said you wanted to shoot [film or video] here to generate revenue, then you would have to file a Section 333 Exemption with the FAA.” While the federal rules seem clear, it’s murky territory for Ocean City officials to regulate drones.

During this month’s Recreation and Parks Commission, Councilman Dennis Dare said that the five-mile cap and other municipal laws ban drones from the island.

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Banner planes, which take off west of town and fly up Route 50 and makes a circuit from the beach to the bayside, are issued waivers to fly lower than regular planes. Some banner planes can fly as low as 250 feet over the ocean, rather than the beach itself, and drones would become a safety should they enter that airspace.

At the same commission meeting, Special Events Superintendent Frank Miller said that to operate a drone, the operator must have a pilot’s license, which involves a 90-day approval process from the FAA. “They’re easily accessible to buy, but hobbyists can’t be within 500 feet of an individual, a residence, a vehicle or a boat, which effectively eliminates all of Ocean City,” Miller said.

The commission considered signs that clearly state “no drones,” and where to place them throughout the city without causing more visual pollution. But in the time before those signs can be installed, the police department has already seen a profusion of drones zipping around the resort.

“We’ve had some problems in several instances where people fly drones,” said Capt. Kevin Kirstein. “If we see them, we have to ask them to stop flying them. So far, everyone has complied.”

As for regulating commercial use, Giandomenico said there have been a handful of approvals that made it across his desk this year, including photographers for city-sponsored events such as the St. Patrick’s Day parade. He also passed exemptions for as long as six months. Permitted commercial drones require insurance.

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County to add heroin data collection position State grant covers bulk of cost for first year, future funding not yet determined

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 24, 2016) Strengthening its response to an increase in heroin and opioid overdoses in the county, the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a Sheriff’s Office request to add a staff member to collect and help distribute data on such incidents.

The “heroin coordinator” position, with a salary and benefits package of nearly $60,000, will be principally funded for the first year by a grant from the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention.

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“We’ve been told that — I’m not 100 percent sure — but more than likely the second year would be picked up by the governor’s office, if we feel we still need this position.”

Commissioner Ted Elder wondered if reallocating resources could provide a fiscal solution.

“I understand we just authorized three new positions in the Sheriff’s Office in the budget,” he said. “Is there any way we can transfer one of those positions to this.”

Adams said there was a crucial distinction between the previously approved staffing.

“It was my understanding that those three positions were sworn positions that were slotted to road patrol and this is a non-sworn position that will work with our criminal enforcement team and narcotics task force as a non-sworn person,” he said.

While acknowledging the importance and seriousness of the heroin problem locally, Elder said the county still has to be mindful where funds are allocated.

“I’m all for this position, but I’m a little leery about where the funding is going to come from,” he said. “I guess we’ll have to readdress that as it comes up.”

In a letter to the commissioners, Passwaters detailed the coordinator’s specific duties and overall performance goals.

“The purpose of this analytical position is to have a designated person to collect all data from heroinrelated investigations and overdoses to be submitted into the Case Explorer portal,” he wrote.

The web-based software program Case Explorer focuses on sharing information among various law enforcement agencies.

Additionally, Passwaters said the job duties would include participating in community outreach initiatives and acting as a liaison between the criminal enforcement team and residents.

In his letter, Passwaters said his unit has been successful in apprehending individuals who supplied heroin linked to overdoses, resulting in manslaughter indictments in some cases.

“As of today we feel we need it drastically,” he said. “We think it will help us keep better control managing our cases and make things easier for our detectives.”

Commissioner Diana Purnell said the need to reduce the impact of heroin on the community is evident.

“We have an epidemic in this county and we need all the help we can get,” she said.

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Lt. Neil Adams of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, presented the request to the commissioners, who voiced concerns over funding the newly created post beyond the initial year.

“I want to apologize. I’d never thought I’d see the day where we would come before you and ask for such a position,” he said. “However, the times are the way they are and that’s why we’re here.”

Commissioner Chip Bertino wanted a better understanding of the long-term picture and the potential cost for the county.

“What happens if the grant is not picked up for a second or subsequent years?” he asked.

The heroin coordinator will be part of the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Enforcement Team and Adams said that uncertainty remains for future funding, as does the need for the role.

“We’re going to look at other funding and other options, but, of course, we don’t have any other grants that come through either from the federal or state level,” he said. “That’s going to be one of the things Sgt. (Nate) Passwaters is going to supervise and coordinate, to see if there’s still going to be a need for the position.”

If the need does exist beyond year one, Adams said the Sheriff’s Office

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Sign ordinance fails to pass again Measure would relocate downtown advertisements from driver’s light-of-sight

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 24, 2016) Ocean City business owners downtown have to wait another two weeks before the City Council signs off on a reprieve that would keep them from having to move their outdoor signs.

Right before the City Council voted on an ordinance that would give operators in that section of the resort more time before forcing them to comply with design and safety standards, Councilman Tony DeLuca had questions for the city staff.

“Are there any issues with Baltimore Avenue signs that are non-permitted or in the corner of visibility?” he asked. “If not, then why wouldn’t we give them the same language?”

DeLuca was referring to the more rigid deadline schedule to be imposed on Philadelphia Avenue as part of the city’s effort to have all downtown signs meet certain standards.

According to the ordinance, signs from Third Street to 17th Street in the Baltimore Avenue right-of-way (75-feet of space that legally belongs

to the city) must be moved within six years. Signs along Philadelphia Avenue would also be given six years to meet downtown design standards, with some exceptions.

As presented to the council, the measure says signs that cause visibility issues on Philadelphia Avenue must be relocated within six months and that roof top signs on Philadelphia Avenue need to be removed in 18 months.

DeLuca maintained that the same restrictions should apply to Baltimore Avenue signs as well.

“We haven’t identified any on Baltimore Avenue, but it’s a good clarification to make in the ordinance, since signs might have shown up,” said Planning and Zoning Director Bill Neville.

Although City Solicitor Guy Ayres pointed out that the legislation read that “signs that obstruct the view of any direction at any street intersection” will be removed within six months, the council then amended it to lend the same restrictions to Baltimore Avenue.

DeLuca was satisfied with the change, but Councilman Wayne Hartman then continued the dialogue.

“There’s one sign on Baltimore Avenue that’s not effected by the right-of-way, and I think there’s also

a church sign. If that’s a right-of-way issue as well, I would hate to have them move their sign twice,” he said.

“I would feel more comfortable to vote if we got some clarification.”

Writing legislation that calls for moving the signs that block a driver’s vision could also prove a bit more complicated, since the “line-ofsight” basis for making that determination depends on the vehicle and direction it’s traveling.

“If you’re in a BMW Convertible sitting low on the ground, line-ofsight is different,” Hartman said. “In some cases, the sign might be high enough that it’s not affecting line-ofsight,” he said.

Ultimately, the motion to adopt the ordinance, included with amended language, failed on second reading. The vote was 3-4, with Hartman and Councilmen Dennis Dare, Doug Cymek and Matt James in opposition.

Dare then made a motion to bring the ordinance back to council for a second reading with further clarification.

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Council continues tweaking OC special event application Large inaccuracies found in revenue estimates, says Councilman Dennis Dare

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 24, 2016) It’s been eight months since the Special Events Department revolutionized how Ocean City government staff decides which events would be most profitable for the resort by using a new private application form. Now, the City Council has noticed some cracks in the system.

During Monday’s evening session, the City Council approved seven events in one swoop, singling out two as examples to illustrate problems with the application, which includes the return-of-investment calculation.

In theory, the calculation gives city officials an indication of each event’s value by analyzing participants, spectators, and estimated spending at restaurants and hotels. The problem, however, is that the form is based on the promotor’s information.

Councilman Dennis Dare used two events, the OC Sand Sculptures and the OC Bikefest to illustrate how skewed the data can become.

“If you look at the summary for the

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The event has sand sculptures created by master artists on the beach from North Division to Fourth Street.

According to the form’s calculations, just walking the boards to see these sculptures would generate $4.5 million in spending and $48,000 in taxes.

Dare also used OC Bike Fest as an example. It was seeking permission to hold demonstrations and events in the inlet parking lot.

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“We need to tweak this some more and we need promoters be more realistic what they’re telling us,” he added. “I don’t fault the staff. They don’t decide what numbers to put in.

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That’s according to Dr. Paula Rose, who addressed the audience at the 124th annual Maryland State Firemen’s Association Convention and Conference on Monday at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street.

Rose, an emergency medicine physician affiliated with Peninsula Regional Medical Center and Atlantic General Hospital, said despite the belief that smoke and flames are the leading cause of firefighter fatalities, the statistics tell a different story.

“Over exertion causes most of the injuries,” she said. “If you look at the number of injuries that occur because of fires and explosions, it’s less than five percent.”

Of the 91 firefighters who perished in the line of duty in 2014, Rose said 59 of those, 65 percent, were from heart attacks. This year the trend has continued.

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On Monday, Dr. Paula Rose gave the keynote address during the 124th annual Maryland State Firemen’s Association Convention and Conference, held at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, and shared some startling statistics regarding the high percentage of firefighter fatalities tied to cardiac issues.

“As of Friday, we’ve had 28 deaths of firefighters across this country,” she said. “Of those 28 deaths, 16 were from cardiovascular accidents. This year, so far, it’s trending pretty close to the same numbers.”

That would figure, since the leading cause of health-related deaths for the population at large is also cardiac related.

“We preach it all the time that the leading cause of death in this country is heart disease,” she said. “Every day 1,682 people lose their lives to heart disease.”

The only malady that even com-

petes percentage wise is cancer, which Rose said kills on average 1,620 people per day.

In his opening remarks, emcee Michael LeCompte, vice president of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, also addressed the issue. He said the association’s Safety Committee, which he chairs, was aware of the situation when it called on Rose to speak.

“The safety committee realized the main cause of deaths is heart attacks,” he said. “(This year) 57 percent are falling over from heart attacks.”

Topping the list of goals the committee established was how to reduce the heart attack rate, LeCompte said.

Also of concern are firefighter deaths from being struck by vehicles and falls from elevated heights.

LeCompte said the MSFA has received state funding through a “Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)” grant to offset the cost of firefighter physicals. Money is available to any fire department in Maryland that does not already receive related funding from federal, state, county or city sources. LeCompte praised the efforts of Rose and Elaine Custead, MSFA grant coordinator, who he said both stepped to the plate for a worthy cause.

“She (Rose) and Elaine Custead have been a huge help, along with the grant,” he said. “This all came about over the last year.”

Event application went into effect eight months ago Continued from Page 21 I’m warning others who are reviewing this that this is misleading.”

Special Events Coordinator Lisa Mitchell reminded the council that this new calculation was implemented last November and that it takes time to identify and solve problems with the formula.

“There’s little bumps we need to figure out, and this has been noted.

Frank [Miller, the special events superintendent] is planning on looking at it and see if there’s anything he can do to show better representation,” Mitchell said.

The council briefly entertained the notion of withholding approval of the events until the form was corrected, but that process is too arduous to be completed in a couple of weeks.

“We have not begun the process to sit down and reevaluate.” she said.

“We’re making a list of things we need to look into. I would say we could devote time to it in the off-season, so after Aug. 1.”

The council proceeded to approve OC Sand Sculptures and OC Bikefest along with several other events.

“We know it’s [the Bikefest] successful, we just know it hasn’t been generating $2 million a week, or else we’d be doing this every week,” Dare said.

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Council approves additional volleyball events City officials received no citizen complaints for first two tournaments at hotel

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 24, 2016) After proving to be a successful and relatively troublefree event, the Junior Atlantic Beach Series was approved for three more volleyball tournament dates in July and September.

In April, the nonprofit Delaware Volleyball Academy, struggled to gain the City Council’s approval for six tournament dates that started in May and ended in early fall at the Carousel Resort Hotel on 118th Street. Back then, the councilmembers were concerned that the proposed tournament’s sprawl of space and time

would spawn complaints from residents, and tentatively approved three out of the six event dates.

During Monday night’s session, it was a completely different story.

“When this started, I was concerned. But I think that after the events, and I didn’t receive any calls [from citizens] and that says you’re doing a good job,” Councilman Wayne Hartman said.

“Not only did he not receive any calls, no one up here received any calls,” Councilman Tony DeLuca added.

The Junior Atlantic Beach Series’ first proposed event on May 14 was cancelled, but the following games on June 4-5 and June 18-19 were successful. According to Delaware Volleyball Academy representative Rich Comley, the tournaments draw

dozens of teams from all over the Mid-Atlantic region.

From a city staff standpoint, both events ran smoothly.

“There were no issues that were told to me,” said Special Events Coordinator Lisa Mitchell. “The past weekend, the only other item was that Beach Patrol requested that the applicant establish a pathway and keep it open. They did, and I heard nothing else.”

The Delaware Volleyball Academy requested that the series be continued to July 2 -3, July 30-31 and Sept. 3-4.

Organizers also proposed expanding the July 30-31 and Labor Day tournaments, with the volleyball courts around Third Street up to Sixth Street serving as a secondary location. The Carousel would still be the primary site.

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The council approved the event with a 6-0 vote. Councilman Matt James, who works for the Carousel Group, recused himself from the vote.

Mayor Rick Meehan also supported the tournament’s expansion, noting that not only did Delaware Volleyball Academy host this series several times in the past, the nonprofit also provided support to the Recreation and Parks Department.

“There was event held on Mother’s Day weekend, and that’s typically a soft weekend for us. You saw the convention center packed with girls’ teams and their families, and that’s just what you want to see,” Meehan said. “I think they’re good for Ocean City and as long as we’re not getting complaints, then we support this promoter’s efforts to continue to grow volleyball in Ocean City.”

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County stops short of solar power tax break Finance officer Thompson projects $8.43 million lost during 30-year proposal

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 24, 2016) Two solar power facilities projects proposed for Worcester County remain in limbo following Tuesday’s Worcester County Commissioners meeting, where the debate over the merits of a possible 80 percent tax break for the providers led to a request for more information.

Brian Crawford, principal at Longview Solar, presented details for the proposed projects and his company’s overall vision for expanding renewable energy options.

“Our focus at Longview Solar is developing the lowest cost utility scale solar assets in the U.S. market and that has led us to the Eastern Shore,” he said. “The sunniest places will produce the lowest cost energy.”

Longview Solar is a joint venture between Seattle-based Tuusso Energy, a utility-scale solar developer, and Elemental Energy, based in Portland, Oregon, which owns and operates renewable energy projects in the U.S. and Canada.

Crawford said both proposals would be located in agricultural dis-

tricts where deals have been struck with landowners.

The two areas were deemed less than desirable for planting crops, leading to their being leased by Longview at higher than current agricultural rates.

“Farming families were glad to lease out to us for above market what they could currently get to help supplement their other farming operations,” he said. “That’s a nuance that typically isn’t covered in news stories that come out about ground mounted solar.”

The Heron Solar Farm, a 20megawatt solar photovoltaic project, would be constructed on a 190-acre portion of an approximately 285-acre tract south of Libertytown Road, a few miles west of Berlin.

“This is a very wet farm with very high clay content,” he said. “This parcel was on the market for over a year before we put it under contract. This is not a situation where we came in and grabbed land that alternatively would been put to good ag(ricultural) use.”

The Seabeach Solar Project, a 15megawatt photovoltaic project, would be built on three parcels of land totaling 125 acres on the north side of Public Landing Road, approximately one mile east of Snow Hill.

“The soils on these farms is better,

but the challenge is they are relatively small,” he said. “Smaller farms are less efficient to work.”

The issue preventing Longview from commencing work on both projects surrounds Worcester County’s personal property tax rate of $2.0875 per $100 in value.

“At your current personal property tax rates, we would be paying more in taxes on these assets than we would be paying in leases to the actual landowners,” he said. “The leases are three to four times what the current agricultural lease rate is.”

According to Crawford, the current tax rate would make it challenging for his company to secure financing for the project.

“Rethink what is fair for an asset that requires no cost but will increase the county tax base, increase revenues and certainly help clean the air for folks in Maryland.”

Commissioner Chip Bertino, while expressing an affinity for solar energy, questioned the wisdom of providing tax relief to a private business providing minimal job opportunities locally.

“To ask a frank question, why should the taxpayers of this county subsidize your business?” he said.

Bertino noted after construction, the solar facilities would employ at most two people.

“To subsidize one or two jobs to me

doesn’t seem like a good use of the taxpayers money.”

Crawford said the farms currently net the county between $3,000 and $5,000 in yearly real property tax revenue, a figure that would increase to approximately $40,000 under Longview’s proposal.

“I will say to you politely, I don’t understand you asking me why any citizen of this county would consider it a subsidy,” Crawford said. “The county will financially be better off in year one through year 30 of supporting these assets. That’s not from an environmental standpoint, that’s from a financial standpoint.”

In reply to Bertino’s inquiry whether there are comparable tax breaks for other businesses, Harold Higgins, Worcester chief administrative officer, said there is a seven-year exemption for manufacturing businesses locating in the county.

In a memo to the commissioners, Phil Thompson, Worcester finance officer, said he could not back the tax abatement request because of fiscal concerns and the potential to set a costly precedent.

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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 24, 2016) During Tuesday’s meeting the Worcester County Commissioners approved funding for a gypsy moth survey, replacement wood chips at multiple playgrounds, an emergency services radio maintenance contract and an agreement with Ocean City and Wicomico County to attract amateur sports events.

Replacement wood chips The commissioners approved a request from the Department of Recreation and Parks to spend $5,000 to replace wood chips at a handful of county playgrounds. Bill Rodriguez, Worcester parks superintendent, said his staff inspected playgrounds in John Walter Smith Park, Girdletree Park, Whaleyville Park, along with two playgrounds at Showell Park, and determined that engineered wood fiber, used as a base material for the play-

grounds, needs to be replaced.

“The department has not planned for this expense, but we do have cost savings in other areas to allow for this purpose,” he said.

Rodriguez said weather conditions assisted in expediting the need for new wood chips.

“It’s a work in progress,” he said.

“Especially with the wet spring, the degradation of the material is a lot quicker.”

The Whaleyville Park playground, totaling 6,400 square feet, will require 118 cubic yards of replacement materials. The two playgrounds at Showell Park, at 6,175 and 4,750 square feet respectively, will require 95 and 73 cubic feet of replacement chips. The John Walter Smith Park playground, totaling 3,500 square feet, will need 64 cubic feet of materials, while the Girdletree Park playground, with 3,150 square feet of area, will need 77 cubic feet of new chips.

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In his memo, Thompson explained that the estimated personal property values given by Longview total more than $64 million for the combined projects. Under Maryland law solar personal property is eligible for a 50 percent exemption and must be depreciated 3.33 percent annually for a period of 30 years, bottoming at 25 percent.

This means that only $34 million would be taxed in the first year, resulting in tax revenues of more than $650,000. If the county granted an additional 80 percent decrease,

Thompson estimated lost revenues of more than half a million dollars in years one and two, with a total loss of $8.43 million over the life of the 30year agreement.

Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said from his perspective the crux of the issue is job opportunities.

“It does put some jobs out there,” he said. “He’s asked for 80 percent, I think it’s up to us to decide if we can do 80, or zero, or somewhere in between.”

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Gypsy moth survey funding

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The county commissioners agreed to dedicate more than $1,700 in matching funds to facilitate gypsy moth surveys that will be conducted by the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Forest Pest Management this fall.

The aim of the gypsy moth suppression program is to ascertain where infestations are developing, to allow adequate response time to prevent significant damage.

In a letter to the commissioners, Robert Tatman, Forest Pest Management program manager, said there will be approximately 115 surveys performed in Worcester at a 50 percent cost share to the county of $1,725.

“The survey function of the cooperative gypsy moth suppression pro-

The commissioners approved a memo of understanding between Worcester County, Wicomico County, the Town of Ocean City and the MidAtlantic Amateur Sports Alliance to combine the regions assets to attract and retain amateur sporting events.

The MOU states that these events will be enormous in scope, and would likely require more facilities and accommodations than any of the parties’ individual inventories. It goes on to specify that the agreement does not restrict the right for each party to individually market its jurisdictions, facilities and assets.

As part of the MOU, both counties and Ocean City will contribute $6,000 to fund the annual operating budget.

Theses monies will be used to market and promote the alliance to organizers of amateur sporting events.

The MAASA was created in 2014 as a joint venture between Ocean City, Worcester County and Wicomico County to grow the region’s economy by becoming a premier sporting destination.

The agreement will be forwarded to Ocean City for approval before being sent to Wicomico County for final signatures.

gram allows us to identify and measure any gypsy moth problems, and to plan the most effective response to defoliating populations before the pests damage valuable landscape and forest trees,” he said. “Gypsy moth egg masses are counted in the fall and winter in pre-established sites located in the high value urban and rural forested lands of Worcester County.”

Tatman also noted that the matching funds would not cover any additional costs associated with aerial spraying.

Radio contract The commissioners approved a fiscal year 2017 radio system maintenance agreement with the Harris Corporation at a total value of more than $190,000. That represents

about a $7,000 increase from the prior year’s contract.

The contract covers system maintenance at the radio tower sites and assures a sufficient supply of materials to provide back ups to the county’s stock of spare parts and radios.

Fred Webster, Worcester director of emergency services, presented the request, which he said would cover from July 1, 1016 until June 30, 2017 under the county’s current radio system, which is slated for replacement.

“Hopefully this will be the final time you see a document like this for the next 15 years,” he said. “The maintenance on the new radio system was included in the contract signed earlier this year.”

Webster said by July on 2017 the county should have the new radio system online and functional.

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Above: Three F16s go vertical during the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds’ practice run last Friday before the OC Air Show. Top right: The Thunderbirds team fly in formation over the beach. Middle: The Lucas Oil biplane does its crazy stunts between a Coast Guard boat and the beach. Right: The jet- and prop-powered Screamin’ Sasquatch.

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Above: Lucas Oil skydiving team members have the best view of the beach during their Ocean City Air Show opening demonstration last weekend, which included a little patriotism (above right) as Nick Halseth brings an American flag to show center, and skydiver Dan Feess takes a selfie. Left: no parking pass was required of the F16 U.S. Air Force Thunderbirdsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; display jet, so air show fans could inspect the screaming machine from the ground level over the weekend.

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Distillery to host ribbon cutting this Wednesday Seacrets venture includes Prohibition theme; public tours start following day

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (June 24, 2016) On June 29, 1988, what would become Seacrets opened as a 40-seat Tiki bar overlooking the bay. On June 29, 2001, Morely Hall opened, adding a nightclub into the mix, and on June 29, 2016 the Seacrets Distillery will open.

It’s the culmination of a couple of years of effort beyond the construction itself, as state law needed to be changed before the first shovel hit the ground. The legislators who sponsored the legislation — State Sen. Jim Mathias and Del. Mary Beth Carozza — will both be on hand to cut the ribbon on the new facility on 49th Street, set for at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 29 and could be joined by the man who signed it, Gov. Larry Hogan.

Mathias and Seacrets owner Leighton Moore both said Hogan will be at the ceremony, but the governor’s office hasn’t yet formally announced the visit.

“It’s like commissioning a boat,” Moore said. “The building is ready but it’s not finished. We’re putting it in the water anyway because I want people to be able to see it.”

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Moore, for his part, said he’s seen it for a while now.

“When I design something, I look at it as if it’s already finished. I saw the complete project before we started. I’m just heading for the light at the end of the tunnel,” he said.

The distillery, apart from being a working liquor operation, has much in common with theme park rides, in that it has a setting, story and characters. Aside form the modern equipment, all of the furnishings — down to the bricks used to build the walls — date back to the Prohibition era.

Tour guides will be dressed as oldstyle barkeeps, down to arm garters, according to Brian Sharpe, the man brought on to run the tour operation.

The lights, doors, flooring, tables and desks used by employees in the distilling operation all hearken to this era, but sometimes with a more modern twist. For example, the light fixtures and bulbs look straight out of a noir film, but are actually LED bulbs, without the distinctive look of LED bulbs.

“I was there to cut the ribbon at the 40-seat Tiki bar. Today, Seacrets has an occupancy of 5,000. In terms of capital investment, growth and jobs, it’s like a city within a city,” Mathias said. “I’ll assist Leighton Moore or anyone with their needs because it enables me to be helpful and allows them to contribute to the community.”

Carozza agreed.

“Leighton Moore’s vision for the distillery is unique, and will be a popular OC and Maryland destination.

As one of my first bills in my first legislative session, I appreciated working with Leighton and the team at Seacrets on the legislation allowing the distillery license,” she said. “This is cutting edge economic development and job creation, right here in Ocean City.”

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BOARD OF EDUCATION BRIEFS

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 24, 2016) The Worcester County Board of Education discussed the following at its June 21 meeting:

Superintendent search The Maryland Association of Boards and Education (MABE) will manage the superintendent process and conduct the search for qualified candidates.

Current Superintendent Jerry Wilson announced in February that he would not seek another four-year term.

MABE will seek public comment on the leadership characteristics needed for candidates. In addition, forums have been scheduled for school system employees and the community to help with this process.

Forums will take place on June 30 at Pocomoke High School and Berlin Intermediate School beginning at 6:30 p.m. and on July 6 at Snow Hill High School during the same time.

Trip to Canada To help students apply lessons learned in the classroom, board members approved a trip to Quebec and Montreal, Canada for April 21-27, 2017 at the meeting.

Snow Hill High School students with the successful completion of French II, III, IV and/or AP French, students who will be taking French III or higher next school year and National Honor Society students are invited to participate in the trip.

Senior survey There were 467 graduating seniors in Worcester County this year and at least 73 percent of students from each of the three high schools are attending a college or university.

Questions focused on specifics, like whether or not students took advanced placement courses, if they took classes at Worcester Technical High School and if they were involved with the STEM Academy.

At least 45 percent of students at each high school took a class at Worcester Technical High School.

The top five advanced placement courses seniors completed were world history, calculus, psychology, statistics and biology.

Seniors were offered more than $11.6 million in scholarships and accepted $5.56 million.

Health literacy Worcester County Public Schools began a partnership with Atlantic General Hospital during the 2011-2012 school year to implement an integrated health literacy program in classrooms.

Students in grades two through five saw an increase in their average literacy score from the beginning and end of the school year.

Lessons include dental health, safe internet usage, oral heath, the importance of eating vegetables, how beverages affect our teeth, how to read food labels and family roles.

Additional schools throughout Mary-

land are considering the program and last fall, Worcester County Public Schools won the Maryland Rural Health Association award for their efforts.

Pilots will be implemented in sixth, seventh and eighth grade classrooms next year.

in the next five years,” Ferrante said. “We are changing the way teachers teach and students learn. Future goals are to establish an endowment.”

The foundation has presented $50,000 to Worcester County schools in the last two years.

and FY12 school years.

“This is necessary for moral of staff and teachers,” said Louis Taylor, chief operating officer for Worcester County Public Schools.

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Replacing HVAC units

Todd Ferrante, chairman of the Worcester County Education Foundation, presented a $35,000 check to the members of the board to help pay for the digital conversion process next school year.

The committee was established in November 2013, which includes 21 people from area businesses and private sectors.

Their mission is to create a proactive partnership between the schools and community in addition to giving students equal access to digital devices and a world-class education.

“Our goal is to raise five million dollars

Members of the board approved the replacement of three heating and ventilating units at Pocomoke Middle School.

The existing 25-year-old units service the locker rooms and gymnasium.

The $81.6 million fiscal year 2017 budget was approved on Tuesday. It includes a step increase for eligible employees, a one percent salary adjustment for those beyond the step process, a modest increase to starting teacher salaries, a one percent increase for bus contractors, funding for seven replacement school buses and a 4.6 percent increase for insurance rates.

The county did not provide the $200,000 needed to pay for instructional software such as I-Ready and Performance Matters. Maintaining this software next year will require additional resources and budget reductions in other areas.

Approval of mid-year step Board members approved a fiscal year 2011 step to employee’s two steps behind following a review of early retirements, which made the increase possible.

Economic conditions prevented experience increments during the FY10, FY11

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JUNE 24, 2016

County approves sheriff’s security details

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 24, 2016) Following a fairly extensive debate, the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved, by a five to two margin, memos of understanding to permit the Worcester County Sheriff Deputies to perform security work as secondary employment at three area businesses.

The MOUs state that the Sheriff’s Office is willing to provide extra patrols at Ocean Downs Casino in Berlin, Seacrets on 49th Street, and three motels operated by Purnell Properties, the Spinnaker Motel on 18th Street, Sun and Fun Motel on 29th Street and the Thunderbird Motel on 31st Street. Since these additional patrols involve unbudgeted overtime charges, the businesses are responsible for cost reimbursement.

Commission Vice President Merrill Lockfaw questioned if the extra detail is offered to all deputies, and asked about the county’s potential liability.

“If an individual is injured while on one of these jobs, do they fall under Seacret’s workers comp, or is the county responsible to fund their compensation during their time of recovery?” he asked. “I just think it opens the door to some questions. Should we be in the security business?”

Harold Higgins, Worcester chief administrative officer, said the agree-

ments have thus far not affected the county’s bottom line.

“It would appear based on historical perspective that the program for the most part breaks even,” he said.

“The county is not losing any money with the program.”

County Attorney Maureen Howarth said the liability issue was of greater concern in the past when the same work was performed without a MOU. “To protect the county from a liability perspective, and have it covered by county insurance, it’s important to have these MOUs,” she said.

Lockfaw also raised concerns over deputies working extensive hours.

“How does that impact them as far as alertness when they are out on the roads for the county?” he asked.

“Does that have some impact on the amount of overtime that the deputies are having to work on county time?

I’m hearing some dissention within the department that they’re working too many hours.”

Lt. Michael Bowen, from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, said he oversees the program that provides additional patrols if requested and approved.

“The overtime, or secondary employment, is not mandatory,” he said.

“Your days off are your days off and you can choose to work. They schedule these details according to their

days off.”

Commissioner Bud Church noted the volunteer nature of the assignments does not require involvement.

“The thing is any employee that we have in the county, of their own volition, can take a second job,” he said.

“I think we’re providing a volunteer service and I think it’s a good program. I’ve spoken with Leighton Moore (Seacrets owner) who said it’s a huge value.”

Commissioner Chip Bertino wondered if other businesses could apply for the program.

“Any business within the county can ask,” Bowen said. “However, if a new business were to come and approach the Sheriff’s Office and said ‘we’re interested in hiring your deputies for security,’ we would look at that and, based on what we have now, we would not be able to provide them.”

This caused Bertino to wonder if the department might be accused of playing favorites.

“So we’re being selective as to who we do or do not provide the service to?” he asked.

“We’re not being selective, we’re just saying that we don’t have the resources to supply anyone else,” Bowen said. “We’ve done work with Seacrets and the casino for a while.

They’ve been very good to us.”

Bertino continued to ponder the

implications.

“It seems like there’s no opportunity for objectivity, it’s all subjective,” he said. “Basically, those that have already gotten the service are the only ones who are going to get it.”

Worcester County Sheriff Chief Deputy Dale Smack attempted to provide further clarification.

“We’re not selective. We don’t do that,” he said. “When somebody comes with a request for secondary employment security, they have to write a letter and it is reviewed.”

Based on available resouces, Smack said the Sheriff’s Office decides if the request can be honored.

He also said officers are free to pursue outside work unrelated to law enforcement.

“We only regulate, by law, security details,” he said. “The sheriff does not have authority to regulate anybody that wants to work at Wal Mart, Home Depot or whatever.”

Commissioner Ted Elder also expressed concerns over shift lengths.

“Do you regulate how many hours that they’re permitted to work?” he asked.

Although the current policy does not stipulate a limitation on hours, Smack said officers are expected to exercise common sense.

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Commissioner Joe Mitrecic spoke in favor of the MOUs and gave credit to officers using common sense regarding shifts.

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Elder sounded less than satisfied with the response.

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Smack said the policy is under review for revision.

“There will be some type of restriction on how many hours per week,” he said. “We just don’t have a set number just yet.”

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Police said they identified themselves to Sharpley, who then dropped the weapon and was taken into custody.

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Armed robbery Erik Clemons, 19, of Blandon, Pennsylvania, was arrested last Friday for armed robbery and theft.

Ocean City police officers were called to a downtown hotel on June 14 to meet with a reported victim.

Police said the victim was beaten with a police-style baton and forced inside Tidelands Caribbean hotel. He then was handcuffed in the elevator and forced to give Clemons his backpack, which contained money and alcohol, police said.

The victim was taken to Atlantic General Hospital for treatment of his injuries.

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Stolen credit card Ocean City police officers arrested Fatine Moumni, 23, of Falls Church, Virginia, for credit card theft last Saturday.

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Possession Daniel King, 22, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was arrested last Sunday for possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute.

Undercover police officers allegedly noticed King and a friend with marijuana inside their vehicle.

Police reported a search of King revealed 25 Xanax prescription pills in a baggie and he was arrested.

Drug charges Ocean City police officers arrested

Justin Thomas, 18, of Randallstown, Maryland, for possession of a gun replica, possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of Xanax on June 15.

Police reported they tracked the smell of marijuana to a group of young men sitting on the seawall. In addition, police allegedly watched Thomas smoked a marijuana cigarette.

A search of his backpack revealed a plastic baggie containing multiple orange Baggies with marijuana inside, a replica handgun and eight Xanax pills.

Hit and run, drugs Ronaldo Ramirez, 19, of Silver Spring, Maryland, and Hector Meza, 19, of Hyattsville, were arrested on June 13.

Ocean City police officers were called to a hit-and-run accident in which the victim was struck from behind while waiting at a red light.

Shortly after, police stopped a car driving on Coastal Highway that matched the description given by the victim.

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marijuana coming from the vehicle and had the occupants removed for a search.

According to the report, more than 10 grams of marijuana was found in a backpack along with a scale and a locked safe containing cigar packs, a grinder and marijuana.

Meza allegedly gave police a false name with several spellings and waived his Miranda rights to inform the police he brought extra marijuana to Ocean City in the hopes of receiving sexual favors from women in return for drugs, the report stated.

Ramirez was arrested and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance, two counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, failure to stop at a red light, negligent driving, failure to immediately stop at the scene of an accident involving injury, failure to return and remain at scene of accident involving injury and failure to control speed to avoid collision.

Meza was arrested and charged with giving a false statement to a police officer and possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

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OBITUARIES VINCENT ANTHONY ERCOLINO, JR. Berlin Vincent Anthony Ercolino, Jr., “Tony,” age 48, died on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.

Born in Salisbury, he was the son of Vincent “Tony” and Alice Tingle Ercolino of Berlin.

Besides his parents, he is survived by V. Ercolino, Jr. his sister, Andrea Ercolino of Berlin, and his aunt, Yvonne Ercolino, and special cousin, Stacy Ryan Fisher. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Vincent and Mary Elizabeth Ercolino, and maternal grandparents, Earl Tingle and Bertha T. Dennis, and his aunt, Theresa Ryan.

He leaves his beloved companion, Patricia Bounds, of Bishopville.

Tony was a 1986 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and had worked as a mechanic for several automobile dealerships. He enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing and stock car racing. He spent a great deal of his spare time working on his friend’s vehicles. He was always ready to help a friend.

A funeral service was held on Monday, June 20, 2016 at the Burbage Funeral Home. Pastor Dick Bunting officiated.

A donation in his memory may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

RICHARD DENNIS HASTINGS Berlin Richard Dennis Hastings, “Jake,” age 83, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at his home.

Born in Timmonstown near Berlin, he was the son of the late Gordon and Elizabeth Mae Dennis Hastings.

He is survived by his wife, Anne G. Hastings, daughter, Diana Beth Hastings of Berlin/St. Michaels, and son, James Richard Hastings and his wife, Sherry, of Berlin. There is one granddaughter, Allie Anne Hastings.

Also surviving is a sister, Virginia Gault, of Berlin.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Russell Lee Hastings and a sister, Katherine Nelson.

Mr. Hastings was a United States Air Force veteran and farmer.

Interment will be private.

Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

VAUGHN RICHARD DENNIS Laurel, Delaware Vaughn Richard Dennis, age 75, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at his home.

Born in Willards, Maryland, he was the son of the late Charles Lawrence and Bernice Austin Dennis.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Esham Dennis, and Vaughn Dennis children, Richard Dennis and his wife, Darlene, of Delmar, Maryland, Jenny Sue Revell of St. Petersburg, Florida, Charles Lawrence Dennis of Delmar, Maryland, Melina Ann Porter and her husband, Jeffrey, of Greensboro, Maryland, and Patti Lynn Allen of Laurel, Delaware.

There are 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a grandson, Zebulon Dennis; brother, Howard Dennis; and sisters, Doris Ann Quillen and Betty Jean White.

Also surviving are brothers, John Dennis of Berlin, Lester Dennis and Joan of Bridgeville, Delaware, Gordon Dennis and Lori of Laurel,

Delaware, and sister-in-law, Florence Dennis, of Berlin.

Mr. Dennis had worked as a supervisor for Laurel Grain Company. He enjoyed fishing, Orioles baseball, NASCAR, wrestling, and loved old western movies.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Interment followed in Dennis/Truitt Cemetery.

Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

KENDALL ALAN MARTIN Pittsville Kendall Alan Martin, “Bones,” age 60, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 at Coastal Hospice by the Lake.

Born in Salisbury, Maryland, he was the son of Robert Henry Martin and Doris Elizabeth Smith Martin.

He is survived by his loving son, Kendall Martin Nathan Alan Martin of Pittsville, and his partner, Lindsay Aanenson; brother, Robert Henry Martin, Jr. and his wife, Barbara, of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, and their son, Robert Martin III of Seattle, Washington; and brother, Clifford “Kip” Martin and his wife, Stephanie, of Ocean Pines and their son, Bryan Keith Martin, of Philadelphia and their daughter, Kelli Elyse Martin and her daughter, Luna Martin of Lewisburg, West Virginia.

Also, his cousin, Donna Hudson, and her daughter, Megan, and cousin, Susan Grace Dickerson, all of Salisbury.

Kenny graduated from University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in music. Before and after graduation, Kenny made his life in music. He took percussion lessons from Buddy Isaacson beginning at the age of 9.

He began his musical career in his

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Past Tense started locally with Kenny’s high school friends, all accomplished musicians, consisting of horns, organ and guitars, playing big band, rock and roll, and rhythm and blues. They were at one time recruited by Capital Records, which was cut short by college and life changes.

After Past Tense, Kenny traveled the country as a studio and career musician with other bands. He had the good fortune to meet and sit in with blues and rock legends, Pine Top Perkins, Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon & Tower of Power. He loved to make it funky and after Kenny gave up life on the road to start a family, he continued to kick it up for fun with the White Trash Surf Band, a group of very close friends who played around the Eastern Shore for fun, and their love of each other, legends in their own minds.

Kenny also retired from Comcast after 29 years of loyal devoted service. He enjoyed his work and loved his coworkers. They continued to support him during his battle with cancer.

Anybody who knew Kenny remembers him for his infectious smile, sense of humor, his love of music, love of dance, and his casual but intense ability to play the drums like nobody’s business.

A memorial service was held Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Rev. Huey Sevier officiated.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21804 in Kenny’s memory. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

EMERSON S. COLLINS Bishopville Emerson S. Collins, age 97, of Bishopville, died Friday, June 17, 2016 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. He was born in Bishopville and was the son of the late James and Ethie (Wilkerson) Collins.

He retired as a supervisor with the forEmerson Collins mer H & H Poultry.

He was a member of Wilson United Methodist Church in Bishopville and was a charter member of the Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department.

He is survived by three sons, Michael E. Collins and wife, Shirley, of Snow Hill, David J. Collins and wife, Connie, of Bishopville, and Jeffrey R. Collins and wife, Kathy, of Selbyville; a daughter, Barbara C. Poniatowski and husband, Conrad, of St. Augustine, Florida; a sister, Edith

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Hudson of Dagsboro, Delaware; eight grandchildren, Michael Collins, Aaren Hayman, Jessica Collins, Kyle Collins, Megan Collins, Kathleen Poniatowski, Chris Daniel and Beth Hanson; five great-grandchildren, Ethan Collins, Clara CollinsEllingsworth, Kennedy Hayman, Korie Hayman and Richard Hanson IV and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn L. Collins, in 2015.

A funeral service was held on Monday, June 20, 2016 at BishopHastings Funeral Home in Selbyville with Rev. Dean Perdue officiating.

Burial was in Wilgus Cemetery in Roxana.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802; Wilson United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 375, Bishopville, Maryland 21813 or Bishopville Vol. Fire Dept., c/o Bank of Ocean City, P.O. Box 3899, Ocean City, Maryland 21843.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

THOMAS DONALD BOENZLI Ocean City Thomas “Tom” Donald Boenzli, 81, of Ocean City, Maryland, passed away June 3, 2016 at his home.

He was born on Sept. 4, 1934 in Baltimore to the late John and Catherine Boenzli.

Tom was a veteran, a mechanical engineer and a profesThomas Boenzli sional piano player.

He was an avid golfer and entertained many a crowd with his self-taught, mastered piano playing.

He truly enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Most of all, he cherished spending time with his best friend, Dorothy, his wife of 53 years, who preceded him in death in 2011. He was also preceded by his only sister, Ruth Penn, of Baltimore.

Tom is survived by his son, Ronald Thomas Boenzli and wife, Kathleen, of Kansas City, Missouri, and daughter, Carole Ann Burkhart of Port Republic, Maryland. He also leaves behind three grandchildren, Timothy Burkhart of Woodlawn, Maryland, Luke Burkhart of Murrieta, California, and Kaity Burkhart of Lusby, Maryland, as well as his favorite sonin-law, David Burkhart of Lusby, Maryland.

The family wishes to thank the many special friends who cared for Tom in the last couple of years. The wonderful managers, staff and patrons of Hooters in West Ocean City were like family and we are forever grateful for their care and friendship of our father. The family will hold a

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JOAN E. WHALAN Highland Lake, New York Joan E. Whalan of Highland Lake, New York, passed away Tuesday evening, June 14, 2016, at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. She was 90.

Mrs. Whalan was the daughter of James and Mary (Sheridan) Fay and was born in Astoria, New York on Aug. 4, 1925.

She grew up in Yonkers, New York, and was married to Francis X. Whalan, who predeceased her. After the death of her husband, she moved, with her three children, from Yonkers to Highland Lake, in the Catskills.

She was also predeceased by brothers, James and Joseph Fay, and sister, Jean Fay. She is survived by sons, William, and wife, Barbara Lynn, and James, of Monticello, New York; daughter, Judith Ann Whalan of Ocean City, Maryland; sisters, Jane Fay and Judy Papp, of Yonkers, New York; granddaughter, Caitlin E. Whalan, formerly of Ocean City, Maryland, now of Charlotte, North Carolina and seven other grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mrs. Whalan had retired as the Republican deputy commissioner of the Board of Elections of Sullivan County, New York, after 25 years of service.

During World War II, she enlisted in the U.S. Navy in September of 1944. Because she was too young, she enlisted under her older sister’s name. She was stationed in Washington, D.C., where she worked in Naval Intelligence. She was discharged in July 1945, with a rank of Seaman First Class.

Mrs. Whalan was the past president of the Sullivan County American Legion Women’s Auxiliary and had recently received recognition as Sullivan County’s oldest surviving female veteran.

She was a member of the Town of Highland Seniors and area bowling teams. She was renowned throughout her community for her baking skills.

Mrs. Whalen was honored on Friday, June 17, 2016, with a military ceremony. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at St. Anthony’s of Padua Church, of which she had been an active member for 55 years. After the Mass, Mrs. Whalen received a nine-gun salute, followed by a haunting rendition of “Taps.”

Donations may be made to: Tusten Highland Lumberland VFW, Post 6427, P.O. Box 412, Narrowsburg, New York 12764, or to St. Anthony of Padua Church, 25 Beaver Brook Road, Yulan, New York 12792-5109.

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LET THE RACES BEGIN Live harness racing returned to Ocean Downs Racetrack on Route 589 in Berlin on Sunday, June 12. Celebrating 67 years of racing at Ocean Oval, races will take place on Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday through Sept. 5 — except July 4 and July 28. Additionally, numerous special events are scheduled throughout the summer. Post time is 7:20 p.m. and with up to 12 races each night, the action lasts until about 10:30 p.m.

Ocean City Marlin Club’s Small Boat tourney this wknd.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 24, 2016) Unfavorable offshore weather conditions last weekend forced organizers of the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 37th annual Small Boat Tournament to move the event to this weekend.

The OCMC’s Small Boat Tournament is for vessels 34 feet long (as stated on the manufacturer’s specifications) and smaller.

“It’s for the little guys in the Marlin Club and that attracts people to it,” said Boz Jefferson, co-chair of the tournament with Colin Campbell and Bill Regan.

Registration is today, Friday, June 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Marlin Club, located on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. A captains’ meeting will follow at 8 p.m. The tournament is open to Marlin Club members and nonmembers.

Participants will fish either Saturday or Sunday, June 25-26. Anglers can participate in the inshore or offshore divisions. They also have the option to compete in both. “[Participants] like the fact that they have the option to fish both days, inshore one day and offshore the other day,” Jefferson said.

The inshore division includes categories for flounder, sea bass, tautog, bluefish, rockfish and shark.

Offshore division categories include tuna, dolphin, shark and billfish release. The Dale Brown Award is a $500 bonus for the angler who lands the heaviest flounder. The award is

The Polecat crew took first place in the tuna division of the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 36th annual Small Boat Tournament last year with this 59.4pound yellowfin landed by Boz Jefferson, left. The group also caught some dolphin. The team took home $4,941.

named in memory of Brown who was a Marlin Club member and avid fisherman.

“They’re catching tuna in the canyons. Billfish is hit-and-miss right now. Everyone’s been targeting tuna,” Jefferson said. “Some rec boats have been catching a lot of flounder in the bay and there’s a nice variety of other fish.”

Weigh-ins will take place Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26, from 3-6:30 p.m. at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City.

An Eastern Shore-style crab feast and awards banquet is scheduled for Sunday, June 26, from 6:30-9 p.m. under the OCMC clubhouse.

The entry fee is $250 per boat to fish offshore or inshore. Five banquet tickets are included in the fee. To fish inshore one day and offshore the other, the cost is $500 and includes 10 banquet tickets.

The Small Boat competition is for anglers of all ages and Jefferson said “we encourage kids to fish in all our tournaments.”

Added entry-level calcuttas are available for each division and cost $100, $200 and $300. There is also a winner takes all $200 offshore billfish added-entry level.

For more information, call the Marlin Club at 410-213-1613 or visit www.ocmarlinclub.com.

Forty-nine boats carrying more than 200 anglers, ranging from youth to adult, competed in the Marlin Club’s 36th annual Small Boat Tournament last year. Over $18,000 was paid out to tournament winners.

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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 24, 2016) After postponing the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 27th annual Tuna-Ment Tournament a week because of rough offshore sea conditions, the competition will get underway today and runs through Sunday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything is set and the forecast is looking OK. The 27th TunaMent should be a great time,â&#x20AC;? Dave Smith, executive director of the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association, said.

For the 2016 competition, the maximum boat length (manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specifications) for participants is 38 feet. Teams will fish two of three days â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday, June 24-26. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Participants love the relaxed tournament environment and the ability to win a good chunk of money,â&#x20AC;? Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designed for the average recreational angler.â&#x20AC;?

Tuna is the main division for the tournament and all species are eligible, except false albacore. Teams boating first-, second- and thirdheaviest tunas will be awarded prize money.

In addition, there are optional added-entry skill level calcuttas, or TWT (Tournament within Tournament), for the chance to win additional prize money for reeling in the single-heaviest tuna as well as for stringer weight (two or three fish).

A category for dolphin is available as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Tuna] fishing is still hot all over the Mid-Atlantic,â&#x20AC;? Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Captains have been reporting great bites from the Norfolk to the Baltimore [canyons].â&#x20AC;?

Captains may weigh three tuna and three dolphin per day.

Atlantic Tackle on Sunset Avenue in West Ocean City is one of three official weigh stations. The others are Curtis Merritt Marina in Chincoteague, Virginia and Hookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;em and Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;em at the Indian River Inlet in Delaware.

The weigh-ins will take place from 4:30-8 p.m. each tournament day. For more information, visit www.mssa.net or call 410-2555535.

The 2015 tournament consisted of several hundred anglers fishing on 60 boats. Forty-five of those boats fished out of Ocean City.

More than $30,000 was awarded to the winners.

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MEETING A LEGEND Stephen Decatur Assistant Baseball Coach Tyler Riley, right, was one of three coaching the South Team during the Maryland State Association of Baseball Coaches 2016 Brooks Robinson High School All-Star game, Sunday, June 19. Riley's team won 6-2 over the North squad. The All-Star competition, made up of the 30 best high school baseball players in Maryland, was played after the Orioles game at Camden Yards. Riley is pictured with Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson.

Registration open for WCRP summer youth swim classes (June 24, 2016) Swimming is a great summer pastime. Since safety is key in and around water, Worcester County Recreation & Parks (WCRP) is offering youth swim classes at the Shad Landing pool in the Pocomoke River State Park in Snow Hill during summer 2016.

WCRP will offer three sessions of youth swim lesson, with each session lasting two weeks. Session One begins July 5, Session Two starts July 18, and Session Three begins Aug. 1.

Classes are designed for children ages 3 and up.

The cost is $45 per child, per session, and financial aid is available to those that demonstrate the need.

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day, due to the Fourth of July holiday. All other classes will meet Monday through Thursday for two weeks.

If a class is cancelled due to severe weather, a makeup class will take place that Friday.

WCRP employees will work with all participants to place them in the proper level. Age, ability and maturity are all factors used to determine the appropriate level for each child. Visit www.WorcesterRecandParks.org for a complete description on the swim levels.

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Assateague Island Alliance offers beach yoga Group sponsors sessions at Assateague Island National Seashore for fourth year (June 24, 2016) Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), the friends group of Assateague Island National Seashore, will be offering more opportunities for visitors to enjoy free Yoga on the Beach this summer.

For the fourth year, AIA is sponsoring yoga sessions on the beach Saturdays, June through September at 8 a.m. This year the program is ex-

panding to offer Yoga Tuesdays, June through August at 8 a.m., as well as the very popular Full Moon Yoga on July 19, Aug. 18 at 8:30 p.m., and Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m.

This activity is suitable for all levels including beginners and children 8 years and up. Participants are asked to bring a beach towel and meet at the shade pavilion in the south end of North Beach parking lot of Assateague Island National Seashore in Berlin. Yoga is free but park entrance fees are in effect.

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Yoga on the Beach more frequently,” said Ashlie Kozlowski, AIA outreach coordinator. “As part of the 2016 Centennial Celebration of 100 years of National Parks, we are grateful to have the ability to provide more opportunities for visitors to engage in health and wellness activities while surrounded by the tranquil serenity of Assateague Island National Seashore.”

AIA is able to increase yoga programs because of the financial support of the National Environmental Education Foundation Every Day

Events Grant and Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), a 501(c)3 organization, is a Friends Group to benefit Assateague Island National Seashore. AIA financially supports educational, interpretive, scientific and recreational programs.

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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 24, 2016) Spend the July 4 holiday weekend offshore fishing during the Ocean City Marlin Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 34th annual Canyon Kick Off Tournament.

Registration for the event will begin at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 30 at the Marlin Club, located on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. A captainsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meeting will follow at 8 p.m.

The competition is free for Marlin Club boat members. The costs for non-members is $400. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fun tournament. We usually have a good turnout,â&#x20AC;? said Al Rittmeyer, director of the Canyon Kick Off with Bob Althauser. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fishing has been good.â&#x20AC;?

Fishing days are Friday through Sunday, July 1-3. Participants will fish two of the three days. Boats may leave from Indian River inlet or Ocean City inlet. Weigh-ins will take place from 5-7:30 p.m. at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City each day.

Cash prizes will be awarded for white and blue marlin, sailfish, spearfish and swordfish releases, as well as for the largest tunas and dolphins brought to the scale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tuna fishing has been pretty darn good,â&#x20AC;? Rittmeyer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yellowfin, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of a mix. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an equal number of small ones [releases] to keepers and some nice mahi (dolphin) mixed in with them.â&#x20AC;?

Some big eyes have been caught as

The Poore Sport crew released three white marlin and one blue to win the division and $13,005 during the Ocean City Marlin Club's 33rd annual Canyon Kick Off last year. They are pictured at Sunset Marina after releasing one white and a blue for the day.

well as a few bluefin. Anglers going further offshore have been seeing some marlin, Rittmeyer said.

Added entry-level calcuttas, which cost $200, $300, $500 and $1,000 are offered in the meatfish (tuna and dolphin), bluefin tuna and billfish (blue and white marlin, sailfish, spearfish and swordfish) divisions.

Anglers can win additional prize money if entered into these calcuttas.

The billfish division is catch-and-release only.

An awards banquet is scheduled for Sunday, July 3 from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Marlin Club.

A total of 59 boats were entered into the 33rd annual competition last

year and close to $53,000 was awarded to the winners. During the tournament, several anglers released their first marlins. Altogether, 40 white marlin and three blues were released.

For more information, visit www.ocmarlinclub.com or call 410213-1613.

Local players to represent Md. in tourney Dutton, Baker and Jones chosen to compete in Brine National Lacrosse Classic (June 24, 2016) Three local lacrosse players have been selected to play in the 2016 Brine National Lacrosse Classic, to be held in Richmond, Virginia, July 19-22.

Ellie Dutton, of Bishopville, daughter of Gary and Janet Dutton, has been named as a 2016 Brine National All-Star and has been selected to represent Maryland at the Brine National Lacrosse Academy and Brine National Lacrosse Classic.

She competes for the Dolphins

2020 club team. Dutton, who plays attack, just finished her last season with Beach Lacrosse and her team won the Eastern Shore Youth Lacrosse Association U15 girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; championship.

Dutton will be starting the ninth grade at Stephen Decatur High School in September.

Ellie Dutton Lily Belle Baker, of Berlin, daughter of Brooks and Andrea Baker, a rising junior at Stephen Decatur High School, has been named as a 2016 Brine National All-American and has

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She plays on the local Dolphins 2018 club team. She will be playing midfield on the Maryland team that is a 2017/18 mix of girls.

Griffin Jones, of Lily Belle Baker Berlin, son of Tim and Jamie Jones, a sixth grader at Most Blessed Sacrament School, has also been named as a 2016 Brine National All-Star and selected to represent Maryland in the Classic.

The attackman played Beach

Lacrosse in the spring and is competing with K-Coast-Riptide this summer in travel tournaments. Griffin also plays Pop Warner football and basketball at Northside Park in Ocean City.

The Brine National Lacrosse Academy brings the top youth lacrosse players in the nation to one venue, Griffin Jones where regional teams, coached by NCAA lacrosse coaches, compete to become the 2016 national champion.

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Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club offers mobile app

(June 24, 2016) Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club has introduced a custom mobile app. It is the only course in the area to offer one.

The app, which was designed by Gallus Golf specifically for Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club, is free to download for both Apple and Android devices. It offers players a variety of features to enhance the golfing experience including oncourse GPS, a digital scorecard and real-time leader boards that can be customized for outings and tournaments.

Golfers can also post handicap scores, view food and beverage options, post on social media and make tee times directly through the app.

John Malinowski, PGA director of golf for Ocean Pines, said he had been interested in creating an app for the Ocean Pines golf course for a while, but was able to begin the process after meeting Gallus Golf at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando this past winter.

“Gallus Golf was the only company that could combine GPS, realtime scoring and the marketing that we were looking for in one package,” he said. “With the app, golfers can now access all of the information they need right through their smartphones. The app also allows the golf course staff to create a personalized experience for groups, outings and tournaments. Golfers can see in real time how others in their event are playing, just like at professional tournaments.”

The app may be found on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store by searching “Ocean Pines GCC.” More information about the app is available at OceanPinesGolf.org or by calling the Golf Shop at 410-641-6057.

Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole championship golf course and the only one on Maryland’s Eastern Shore designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. It is open to the public year-round and is also available for outings and tournaments.

camps. Northern Worcester Athletic Complex will host Baseball Camp in partnership with Mid-Atlantic Shockers and a Boys Lacrosse Camp with Worcester Prep Coach Kevin Gates.

Two-day camps will be offered again this summer at Frontier Town Water Park in Berlin (July 6) and Shad Landing State Park in Pocomoke (July 7) for children in grades 4-8. For these camps, drop-off and pick-up will be at the camp location. No transportation will be provided. The registration deadline for these day camps is Wednesday, June 29.

The action runs through the week of Aug. 15. Contact WCRP for more information at 410-632-2144 or recandparks@co.worcester.md.us. For a complete camp schedule and registration forms, visit www.WorcesterRecandParks.org.

(June 24, 2016) A Skate Bowl Bash is scheduled for Tuesday, June 28 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Ocean Bowl Skate Park, on Third Street and St. Louis Avenue.

The event is for skaters aged 6 years and older. This free skate day for pass holders is packed with competition, food and live music. Prizes are awarded to winners in each age category.

All participants must have a current Ocean Bowl Skate park waiver on file.

A parent or legal guardian must sign a waiver for minors. Participation in the competitions is free, however all participants must have a skate park pass.

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For children who cannot choose just one, WCRP offers sports combo camps and recreation sports camps that will cover a wide range of traditional and non-traditional sports.

Sports combo camps include traditional sports, such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, and whiffle ball, as well as additional activities, such as badminton and ping pong. Recreation sports camps will offer a variety of games, such as ultimate frisbee, dodgeball and kickball.

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Sellers, termite damage repair could fall on you

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Owner Alex Elba opened Joe’s Pizza and Subs on South Baltimore Avenue between Dorchester and Talbot streets on May 1, offering downtown patrons a selection of pizzas, calzones, cheesesteaks, burgers and cold subs.

Joe’s Pizza and Subs serving OC patrons downtown

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 24, 2016) Owner Alex Elba opened Joe’s Pizza and Subs on South Baltimore Avenue between Dorchester and Talbot streets on May 1 offering downtown patrons a selection of pizzas, calzones, cheesesteaks, burgers and cold subs.

“I make my own dough and sauce,” Elba said. “Customers say my cheesesteak is something special. I use sirloin seasoning and chop the meat myself on the grill. There are a selection of cheeses including American, provolone, cheese wiz, cheddar and mozzarella.”

Elba worked for ten years at a Pizza Hut in Virginia and spent more than a year in Italy perfecting his pizza and calzone making skills.

“Our calzones are made fresh. I stuff them myself and nothing is premade,” Elba said. “Customers are also liking the bacon-cheddar burger.”

There are ten extra-large pizzas types to choose from on the menu, including cheeseburger, buffalo chicken and white. In addition, there are six 14-inch calzones varieties to try such as ham and cheese, chicken and steak. Customers can also grab pepperoni and cheese pizza by the slice.

Along with the bacon-cheddar burger, Joe’s also has a mushroom

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General Manager Ron Elliott poses for a photo in Joe’s Pizza and Subs outside dining area earlier this week, which is located on South Baltimore Avenue between Dorchester and Talbot streets.

cheese and big mouth burger.

Cheesesteaks, a pizza cheesesteak and chicken cheesesteaks are available as well as meatball, Italian sausage and chicken parmesan sandwiches.

Cold subs include an Italian cold cut, BLT, turkey, tuna, ham, turkey and veggies.

“We charge $8.99 for large subs with the ultimate amount of condiments at no additional costs,” Elba said.

Rounding out the menu is a selection of appetizers including fries, wings, chicken fingers, fried pickles, mozzarella sticks, fried mushrooms and onion rings.

In addition to tasty food, the

restaurant also shows kid-friendly movies outside of the restaurant on its dining porch area.

“We try to show movies every day around dinnertime starting anywhere from 5 p.m. to when it gets dark,” Elba said. “We’ve showed Popeye and we plan on playing the Chipmunks this week.”

In the future, Elba hopes to add a small bar area within the year and next weekend, the restaurant will start delivering from the inlet to 33rd Street.

Joe’s Pizza and Subs is open every day from 11 a.m. to 4 a.m. and hopes to be open year around.

For more information, call the restaurant at 443-664-2120.

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (June 24, 2016) All homebuyers are advised to get a home inspection, but a common misconception is that your home inspector will cover inspecting for termites.

While home inspectors will make a notation in the home inspection report if they see termite activity or if they see prior termite damage to structural components, they do not perform a full termite inspection.

In addition, termite inspections are handled within the local contract of sale under its own paragraph, which reads: WOOD DESTROYING INSECT INSPECTION: Buyer, at Buyer’s expense, (if VA, then at Seller’s expense) is authorized to obtain a written report on the state regulated form from a Maryland licensed pest control company that, based on a careful visual inspection, there is no evidence of termite or other wood-destroying insect infestation in the residence or within three feet of the residence; and damage due to previous infestation has been repaired. The provisions of this paragraph also shall apply to: (1) the garage or within three (3) feet of the garage (whether attached or detached); (2) any outbuildings located within three feet of the residence or garage; and (3) a maximum of ten (10) linear feet of the nearest portion of a fence on Seller’s Property within three feet of the residence or garage.

The contract of sale further specifies how any current/present infestation is to be handled, and calls for sellers to pay up to 2 percent of the purchase price for any treatments or repairs. This portion of the termite paragraph of the contract of sale reads: If there is evidence of present infestation as described above, or if damage caused by present or prior infestation is discovered, Seller, at Seller’s expense, shall repair any damage caused by present or prior infestation and have the present infestation treated by a licensed pest control company.

If the cost of treatment and repair of such damage exceeds 2 percent of the purchase price, Seller may, at See BUYERS Page 46

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Buyers can pay for repair costs Continued from Page 45 Seller’s option, cancel this Contract, unless Buyer, at Buyer’s option should choose to pay for the cost of treatment and repairs exceeding 2 percent of the purchase price, then this Contract shall remain in full force and effect. If such report reveals damage for which the cost of treatment and repair exceeds 2 percent of the purchase price, Seller’s decision regarding treatment and repair of damage shall be communicated in writing to Buyer within five days from receipt of the report, after which Buyer shall respond to Seller in writing with Buyer’s decision within three days from receipt of Seller’s notification of Seller’s decision.

If Seller does not notify Buyer in writing of Seller’s decision within five days from receipt of report, Buyer may, at Buyer’s option, pay for the cost of treatment and repairs exceeding 2 percent of the purchase price. If Buyer does not want to pay for the cost of treatment and repairs exceeding 2 percent of the purchase price, Buyer may terminate this Contract upon written notice delivered to Seller.

In the event this Contract is terminated under the terms of this paragraph, the Deposit(s) shall be disbursed in accordance with the Deposit paragraph of this Contract.

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NEW SUMMER, NEW LOOK Owners, friends, family and members of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce celebrate a ribbon cutting at Phillips Seafood House on 141st Street Tuesday evening. The restaurant has a new look and now features a “Catch of the Day” menu. Local sources provide seafood for the “Catch of the Day” menu including oysters, soft and hard shell crabs and fresh dayboat scallops. In addition to the new menu, Phillips received a makeover with complete renovations in the dining room, bar and carryout areas that included new flooring, more lighting and contemporary décor. On the outside, new windows were installed and the sign was changed.

Evolution beer hits local markets (June 24, 2016) Eastern Shore Distributing announced it had purchased distribution rights for Evolution Craft Brewing in its home market of Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties.

Retail stores and restaurants in the area can now stock up on Evolution’s mainline beers, Primal Pale Ale, Lot #3 IPA, Lot #6 Double IPA, Exile Red Ale, Lucky 7 Porter, Rise Up Coffee Stout and Pine’hop’le IPA, as well as and many of its seasonal releases and age-able ales through Eastern Shore Distributing.

“For us, Evolution’s quality portfolio is a huge addition for ESD’s growth

strategy here on the Eastern Shore,” Rob Burke, president of Eastern Shore Distributing, said.

“Together, we will continue to build the entire portfolio to lead the craft beer industry. We understand the importance of showcasing and ensuring strong distribution and sampling opportunities for the quality EVO products brewed right here in a most-appreciative home market.”

“The goal for Evolution has always been to create great beers for Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region,” Evolution founder Tom Knorr said.

“Evolution prides itself on representing Salisbury and the Eastern Shore

as one of these independent craft beer producers. Partnering with Eastern Shore Distributing will only help to strengthen our presence in our local market along with our other local Shore distributors.”

ESD will also help spearhead the distribution efforts of Evolution’s latest line, Delmarva Pure Pils, scheduled for wide release across Delmarva on July 1. DelMarVa Pure Pils is a highly sessionable Eastern Shore take on the traditional Czech-style pilsner, and is design to pair with well with steamed crabs, grilled seafood, fried chicken and other backyard barbecue staples.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

Ribbon cutting The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce welcomes Annapolis Boat Sales to the Ocean Pines area.

An open house celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony at Annapolis Boat Sales will be held on Saturday, June 25. The open house will be from noon to 5 p.m., with the ribbon cutting at 1 p.m. Annapolis Boat Sales is located at 10422 Racetrack Road, Route 589 in Berlin.

All Worcester County business people (employers and employees) are invited to attend and take part in the ribbon cutting. For more information, contact the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce at 410-641-5306.

Trimble graduates Reid Tingle, president and CEO of Bank of Ocean City, along with its Board of Directors, announce that Susan Trimble has recently graduated from Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Stonier is the nation’s original graduate banking school. It is the only banking school that partners with an Ivy League University, and the only one affiliated with ABA – the leading voice of the banking industry and its employees.

Trimble joined the Bank in 2010 and currently holds the position of chief financial officer. She earned her

bachelor of science in accounting from Salisbury University and is currently pursuing her master in business administration degree from Frostburg State University.

Trimble has more than 20 years of accounting experience and is a licensed certified public accountant. She is a member of the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants, board member of the Worcester County Education Foundation and committee member of the BOC Employees’ Charitable Contribution Committee.

She currently resides in Berlin with her husband and children.

Starbucks opens Starbucks and the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce are hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 28 at 11 a.m. Harrison Group Resort Hotels & Restaurants was excited to open Ocean City’s first Starbucks on May 16, conveniently located at 1610 Baltimore Avenue, directly next to the Quality Inn Boardwalk and Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, both Harrison Group properties as well.

Members of the community interested in learning more about Starbucks are invited. Refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Harrison Group Resort Hotels & Restaurants at 410-289-4444 and/or follow on Facebook.com/ocmdstarbucks or Instragram @ocmdstarbucks.

Calvin B. Taylor Banking Co. opens new branch in Berlin (June 24, 2016) Raymond M. Thompson, president and CEO of Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. and Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company, has announced the opening of a new branch, location in the Ocean Landing Shopping complex, 11359 Samuel Bowen Blvd., in Berlin.

The new full-service branch will provide general banking services to residents and businesses located in the northern Worcester County area.

“We are delighted with the appearance and enhanced functionality of

our new branch,” he said. “The building is tangible illustration of Taylor Bank’s continued commitment and investment in our community. It will allow us to continue our mission to efficiently deliver outstanding products and services to our customers.”

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The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research offers courses that thoroughly address all aspects of risks and exposures. McMullen has passed this program and proven that she has the drive, commitment and knowledge base to effectively service the A/SCD clients.

McMullen is a licensed agent with over nine years of experience in the insurance industry. She resides in Whaleyville, Maryland with her husband and four children. She is an active member of the Delmarva Council of Boy Scouts and the Selbyville Elks Lodge.

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New center The Democratic Central Committee of Worcester County announces the establishment of the Worcester County Democrats Election and Learning Center, located in Suite A, Village Plaza Business Center, 11022 Nichols Lane, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811.

According to Josh Nordstrom, chair of the Central Committee, the center will provide a one-stop service for Democrats and those that are not Democrats to gain information, signs and opportunities to engage in the process of electing Democrats and turning Worcester County Blue.

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Diakonia benefits from BOC’s ‘Shred It Day’ festivities

(June 24, 2016) The Bank of Ocean City held its annual “Shred It Day” in West Ocean City, benefiting Diakonia, on April 20, where more than 10,000 pounds of documents were shredded, over 3,000 pounds of food was collected and $1,190 was donated.

The Maryland Bankers Association Council of Professional Women in Banking and Finance annually set a Philanthropy Initiative which is in conjunction with its annual conference. This year’s initiative, “Embrace Life, Nurture Success” Food Drive, assists the Maryland Food Bank in its mission to lead the movement and nurture the belief that together we can improve the lives of Marylanders by ending hunger.

The Bank of Ocean City joined in support of this initiative and held “Cans for the Community” Food Drive to collect non-perishable food items for Diakonia, March 1 to April 30.

For over 40 years Diakonia, located in West Ocean City, has provide emergency and transitional house, emergency food services, counseling and assistance for its guests. Diakonia is dedicated to building a foundation for those in crisis or who are homeless, while maintaining their dignity

and respect, providing hope and assistance and helping them change the direction of their lives, one step at a time.

Diakonia is more than just a shelter, however. It attempts to address the root causes of homelessness through a variety of programs and initiatives. It operates a food pantry which provides food assistance to hundreds of needy families every month. The food pantry program also helps Diakonia maintain contact with its “graduates” and ensure that they continue to have access to the counseling and support they need.

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The Bank of Ocean City held its annual "Shred It Day" in West Ocean City, benefiting Diakonia, on April 20, where more than 10,000 pounds of documents were shredded, over 3,000 pounds of food was collected and $1,190 was donated. Pictured are Diakonia Executive Director Claudia Nagle, left, and Bank of Ocean City employees Mary Kato, Denise Lane, Susan Trimble, Dana Bodley and Kathy Drew.

VOLT small business loans awarded to Worcester shops

(June 24, 2016) Worcester County Economic Development (WCED) officials announce that two Video Lottery Terminal (VOLT) small business loans will be awarded to Backshore Brewing Company and The Daily Brew Coffee Shop on Tuesday, June 28.

“Backshore Brewing will be expanding their product line and including a malted tea beverage,” WCED Director Merry Mears said. “This expansion will add more jobs to an already thriving business.”

The Backshore Brewing Company bar and restaurant is located at 913 Atlantic Avenue, on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

Visit www.backshorebrew.com to find out more about its entire product assortment.

The Daily Brew Coffee Shop, located on Washington Street in Snow Hill, is also receiving a VOLT loan.

“Funds were used to renovate the first floor of a vacant downtown building,” Mears said. “The Town of Snow

Hill is now seeing a bit of resurgence in small businesses.”

In addition to fresh brewed and specialty coffees, The Daily Brew will feature a selection of bagels, muffins and croissants along with an array of cookies and cakes.

To qualify for VOLT loan funds, companies must employ fewer than 500 employees, and their annual revenues must average $35 million or less over three years. The loan funds are available to small, minority, and women-owned businesses in the county.

VOLT small business loan funds are generated from 1.5 percent of all Maryland casino yearly proceeds, as required by Maryland law. Fifty percent of these funds must be used within a 10-mile radius of Maryland’s operating casinos, including Ocean Downs.

For more information about the loan program, contact WCED at 410632-3112 or visit www.chooseworcester.org.

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Inside Going Out Taylor Sloan y the time everyone reads this column I will be in the midst of a 70-hour workweek. When I tell people I have three jobs, they look at me like I have three heads, and I don’t blame them.

Regardless of my insane schedule, I still find much needed time to party because it is officially summer 2016.

I also enjoy going out to eat on a regular basis because I have no desire to cook. My mother told me it was because I’m lazy, but why would I want to cook when I work so many hours?

Thankfully, the bars and restaurants below have delicious dishes that I could never actually prepare myself.

Backshore Brewing Company, located at 913 Atlantic Ave. on the Boardwalk, is home to the famous VW van that sits outside, as well as craft beer and Hoop Tea. Backshore has six beers on tap that are always rotating. Beers include Boardwalk Blonde, an easy drinking, light, blonde ale with subtle fruitiness; Downtown Sugar Brown, a brown ale, that leaves a hint of sweetness; and Footsteps Falco, an American IPA that has a little bit of oats tossed in for a more full feel, and a whole replacement team of Mosaic and Falconer’s Flight hops.

Hoop Tea is an alcoholic tea beverage that is brewed with purified water, tealeaves, organic cane sugar and naturally fermented alcohol. Two new flavors are available this summer – white mango and sweet lemon.

While you are there, try the crabby guac, made with bacon, jalapenos, onions and cilantro topped with crabmeat and served with homemade tortilla chips.

For more on Backshore Brewing Co., visit www.backshorebrew.com.

BJ’s on the Water, located at 75th Street and the bay, serves the entire menu from 11 a.m. until 1:30 a.m. Join the party for happy hour Monday through Friday, 4-7 p.m., or late night happy hour Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Happy hour drinks include $2 Miller Lite, Natural Light and Coors Light cans, rail and premium drinks are $3.50 and house wine is $4.50.

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Art’s Alive will include about 90 artists, food, music, beer, wine and children’s activities in addition to providing a serene setting with 58 acres surrounding a lagoon at Northside Park on 125th Street this Saturday and Sunday.

Art’s Alive festival at OC’s Northside Park this weekend

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 24, 2016) About 90 artists will be selling their wares and a range of activities will be available for the entire family to enjoy during the 16th annual Art’s Alive at Northside Park on 125th Street this weekend.

The fine arts event will include food, music, beer, wine and children’s activities in addition to providing a serene setting with 58 acres surrounding a lagoon at the north Ocean City park on Saturday and Sunday.

“To see and purchase quality art in such a naturally beautiful location is a great experience,” said Brenda Moore, special events coordinator for the Town of Ocean City. “All items at this event are truly unique pieces of work from talented and diverse artists.”

From drawings and sculptures to jewelry, mixed media, ceramics, fine wood and photography, the show brings a variety of works by artists from states near and far including Maryland, Delaware, Florida, Vermont, Massachusetts and Georgia.

“Art’s Alive is a unique event that is not only for art enthusiasts but for everyone,” said Jessica Waters, communications manager for the Town of Ocean City. “When you combine the natural beauty of Northside Park and the beautiful bay, with distinguishing artists and their striking artwork, it really is an event that is like nothing else.”

About 90 artists will be selling their wares, and an assortment of activities for the entire family will be offered during the 16th annual Art’s Alive, taking place at Northside Park this weekend.

Rolande Andrews, of Vermont, will be selling jewelry she creates from seaglass, which is set in fine silver from her Beachcombings Studio.

“I have participated in both Springfest and Sunfest and I received an invitation to participate in Art’s Alive,” Andrews said. “This will be my first time doing this show. I believe what makes this event special is that it is geared to artists and gives them the opportunity to showcase their work.”

Fine art photographer George Rhodes comes all the way from Plantation, Florida to bring his prints, both framed and matted.

“I am returning to this show because my sales here have been so successful over the years,” Rhodes said. “I like the committee and patrons who attend the show. My wife and I both

love the area, the location of the show in Ocean City and its proximity to Assateague Island.”

Rhodes has taken home three awards during Art’s Alive events, and in 2014, he received the Best of Show award along with $2,000.

“This year we will be exhibiting some brand new work of the Assateague ponies, which I shot last year, a few days after the show, including my first big 48-inch monochrome print on canvas, titled ‘Stallion on Alert,’ Rhodes said. “Until this year, my previous work has all been color prints on paper.”

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Dozens of artists to display and sell wares at Art’s Alive

PHOTO COURTESY GEORGE RHODES

Fine art photographer George Rhodes will travel from Plantation, Florida to bring his prints, both framed and matted, to Art’s Alive at Northside Park on 125th Street in Ocean City this weekend.

Inside going out Taylor Sloan Continued from Page 49 barbecue sliders for $7.99.

Friday, June 24, catch Dust N Bones, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, June 25 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Chest Pains will take the stage. BJ’s happy hour deck party happens 5-8 p.m. and on Wednesday, June 29, hear Old School play 5-8 p.m. There is no cover charge.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the 37th annual Canoe Race on Wednesday, July 6, beginning at 10 a.m.

To keep up to date with everything happening at BJ’s on the Water, visit www.bjsonthewater.com.

Bourbon Street on the Beach, 116th Street, has happy hour every day, that includes $2 Natural Light, $2.50 drafts, $3.50 rail drinks, $5 house wine and margaritas, $6 hurricanes and crushes. Food specials include $1 oysters, $8 char grilled oysters, $9 wings and $8 halfpound burgers.

Friday Randy Lee Ashcraft plays 4-7 p.m., followed by Jack Worthington 7-10 p.m. Saturday, June 25, catch Sandra Dean, 8-11 p.m. Sunday, Randy Jamz happens during happy hour, 4-7 p.m., followed by

Adam Ask, 9 p.m. to midnight.

For more information, call 443664-2896.

Carousel Hotel, 118th Street, has summer 2016 family theme nights. Sunday is Italian Night with a half-priced regular large cheese pizza or build-your-own pasta bowl for $12.95. Monday is Mexican Fiesta Night with a build-you-own taco and taco salad bar for $14.95 for adults and $7.95 for kids 12 and younger. Tuesday, the Carousel has a crab feast including AUCE Alaskan crab legs, $36.95 for adults and $17.95 for kids 12 and under.

Wednesday is lobster lunacy night. Get a whole Maine lobster platter for $22.95. Thursday, enjoy a beach bash with an indoor/outdoor cookout for $14.50, and dance under the stars while a DJ spins. Friday, have a hearty fried fish platter for $14.95, and Saturday is steak and rib night with AUCE rack of ribs and “choose your cut” prime rib.

For more information, call 410524-1000.

Claddagh on the Shore, 1106 Coastal Hwy. Fenwick Island, Delaware, has happy hour daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with $2 domestics

Continued from Page 49 of $5,250 in cash prizes during an awards reception Saturday night at the Art League of Ocean City on 94th Street at 6 p.m., Moore said.

Recognitions include Best of Show, Mayor’s Choice Award and six Judge’s Choice Awards in categories such as printmaking, fiber, furniture, glass, ceramics and painting.

Attendees can stop by the Artists Café for unique menu items such as New England lobster salad, crab cake sandwiches, fish tacos, short rib cheesesteaks, Papa Grande fries and more, which will be provided by Big Thunder Roadside Kitchen of SoDel Concepts in Delaware.

Maui Wowi will be back to cool visitors off with its fresh smoothies and the Art League of Ocean City will offer craft beer and wine to purchase including Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, Miller Lite and a selection of Black Oak wines.

In addition to browsing artwork and enjoying food, Art’s Alive visitors can listen to live music from Janet Spahr and her handpans, which captivates audiences into a soothing and tranquil experience. Also, Island Fusion will be entertaining guests on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside Artist Café with their combination of many styles of music including Jimmy Buffett, disco and jazz songs with traditional island tunes using a steel drum.

There will be free art activities for children such as soap carving, beading, mural and face painting.

“We’re spreading out the activities around the lagoon again this year so that it becomes part of the experience

to walk around the entire event,” said Heather Wiles, special events coordinator for the Town of Ocean City. “The Art League provides an activity and sometimes the instructors switch up what they bring depending on their supplies and the weather.”

About 5,000 people are expected to come out this weekend to enjoy Art’s Alive events.

“People should visit Art’s Alive because it is different than any event in Ocean City,” Waters said. “There is something new each year, whether it’s a new artist or piece of work, and there is truly something for everyone. I encourage our residents and guests to take the opportunity to enjoy the day on the bay in our beautiful Northside Park.”

“To put it simply: Beautiful art in a beautiful park,” Moore added.

The Art’s Alive official merchandise tent will provide guests with a piece of the event to take home, such as Tshirts, jackets, baseball caps and pins.

Check out the fun this Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 125th Street at Northside Park. Art’s Alive will take place rain or shine. For more information, call the Ocean City Recreation & Parks Department at 410-250-0125.

and rails, $6 crushes and sangria and half-price bottles of wine. Drink specials are available at the bar only.

Brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Claddagh offers a full breakfast and lunch menu with its brunch, as well as $12 bottomless Bloody Mary’s or mimosas.

For more information, call 302537-4200.

The Clarion hotel, 101st Street, offers a variety of dining experiences for guests of all ages.

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PHOTO COURTESY ROLANDE ANDREWS

Rolande Andrews, of Vermont, will be selling jewelry she creates from seaglass, which is set in fine silver, during Art’s Alive.

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a.m. to 2 p.m.

Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant has breakfast 7 a.m. to noon, lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and dinner 510 p.m. Enjoy its famous all-youcan-eat prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet. Adults cost $39.95; children 4-12 years, $19.95; and children 3 years of age and younger eat for free.

Lenny’s Beach and Pool Bar opens at 11 a.m., and features the band Passion, Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25, 4-9 p.m. The Ocean Club Night Club also features Power Play from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Friday and Saturday, with DJ Dusty spinning 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

For more information, visit www.ClarionOC.com.

Coconuts Bar and Grill, located on 37th Street at Castle in the Sand Hotel, offers a new craft beer, Drunken Monkey Ale, an American Pale Ale brewed by Burley Oak Brewery in Berlin.

The fastest happy hour on the beach continues with two-for-one drinks from 5-6 p.m. Tipsy Turtle Tuesday runs every Tuesday through Sept. 20. Order Coconuts’ Tipsy Turtle Rum Punch and be eligible to win a free five-day vacation to The Green Turtle Club Resort in the Bahamas.

The winner will be drawn on Sunday, Sept. 25.

Catch Darin Engh, Friday from noon to 4 p.m., followed by John LaMere, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, June 25, hear Kevin Poole, Joe Mama and Chris Thomas noon to 4 p.m., followed by Rick and Regina, 5-9 p.m.

Sunday, noon to 3 p.m. listen to the Aaron Howell Duo, followed by Old School Solo, 4-8 p.m.

Monday, June 27, Nate Clendenen will be performing noon to 3 p.m., followed by Bob Wilkinson, Joe Smooth and Pete, 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Paige Stevenson plays noon to 2 p.m., followed by The Poole Brothers, 3-7 p.m. A family movie night will begin at 8 p.m. on the patio.

Wednesday, June 29, catch Lauren Glick and Melissa Alessi noon to 3 p.m., followed by Chris Button and Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Sean Loomis Duo plays noon to 4p.m., and listen to Kevin Poole and the Gang from 5-9 p.m.

For more on Coconuts Beach Bar and Grill, visit www.castleinthesand.com/ocean-city-mdcoconuts.php.

Coins Restaurant and Pub, located on 28th Street, has happy hour daily, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $2 domestic drafts, $2.75 domestic bottles, $3.50 rails, and happy hour food includes $7 halfpound steamed shrimp/mussels and $6 wings. Coins offer a special dinner menu for early birds daily from 4-6 p.m. Check out Coins lunch and dinner menus at www.coinspub.com.

The Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht

Club, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, offers specials and entertainment throughout the summer. The Cove has lunch, dinner, a variety of drinks and a children’s menu as well as brunch, Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Customers can select inside or outside dining, and enjoy a view of the bay.

Wednesday night is family fun night with pool games, a DJ, food and drink specials from 6-8 p.m.

Only those swimming pay $3 as a swim member, $5 for Ocean Pines resident or $7 for non-residents.

The Yacht Club also offers a twilight adult swim from 4-7 p.m. daily.

This event is free for swim members, $4 for Ocean Pines residents and $7 for non-residents.

Entertainment is Friday and Saturday, 6-10 p.m. Listen to On the Edge Friday, June 24, and catch Kayla Kroh Saturday, June 25. Sunday, hear Heather noon to 4 p.m., followed by Film at Eleven, 6-10 p.m. For more fun events, visit oceanpines.org.

Dinner reservations are suggested and can be made at 410641-7501.

Crab Bag, 130th Street and Coastal Highway, offers “super happy hour” seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Happy hour food specials include a halfpound of steamed shrimp, a halfpound angus cheeseburger and a dozen steamed clams for $7.95 each. Happy hour drink specials include $2 rails, $1.50 domestic drafts and $2 domestic bottles.

To hear more crab specials, call Crab Bag at 410-250-3337.

“Dine OC,” presented by the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, began June 15 and continues through Sept. 5. This summer you can give back to the Eastern Shore community by dining at select

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Marina Deck owner Dennis Kalchthaler, left, congratulates Andre Griben, the James "Duffy" Taylor Wing Cook Off winner from Longboard Cafe, located on 67th Street, Sunday at the Marina Deck restaurant on Dorchester Street.

restaurants in Ocean City, and ordering special food and beverages where a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the United Way Of The Lower Eastern Shore. To see the full list of participating restaurants, visit www.unitedway4us.org.

Duffy’s Bayside Bar and Grille, 130th Street, is open daily. Happy hour is noon to 6 p.m. Breakfast is served Thursday through Monday, 9 a.m. to noon. Trivia night begins at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays. Enjoy a night of trivia, music and prizes at Duffy’s.

Corn hole is back every Thursday at 7 p.m. The cost for each participant is $5, and teams should be no more than two. Bob Hughes plays every Friday, 5-9 p.m. Check out Duffy’s happenings at www.DuffysOC.com.

At Fager’s Island, 60th Street and the bay, enjoy Island Time, Tuesday through Sunday 3-6 p.m.

Drink specials include $5 crushes, $5 martinis, $5 Fager’s Island wines; two-for-one rail drinks, domestic beers and Coronas.

There is also a $5 food menu

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featuring four wings and Island fries, four buffalo tenders (hot or plain), fish taco with side salad, garden burger, powerhouse wrap, three fried oysters and Island fries, and fried zucchini strips.

Friday, June 24, hear the Stims on the deck at 5:30 p.m. and DJ Muve at 9 p.m. Hot Tub Limo will take the stage at 10 p.m. Saturday, June 25, Opposite Directions is on the deck at 5:30 p.m., with DJ Groove at 9 p.m. Animal House is on stage at 10 p.m.

Sunday, June 26, Everett Spells will play his jazz style music during brunch, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can choose from a variety of menu items to pair with an Island Style Bloody Mary. Enjoy local band Colossal Fossil Sauce on the deck at 5:30 p.m., followed by DJ Rob Cee at 9:30 p.m.

For Fager’s Island’s Famous Monday Deck Party, DJ Wax will spin at 5:30 p.m., DJ RobCee will go on at 9:30 p.m. and Goodman Fiske will be on stage at 10 p.m.

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To check out everything Fager’s Island offers, visit www.Fagers.com.

Fenwick Crabhouse Restaurant and Bar, 100 Coastal Highway Fenwick, offers a variety of seafood favorites to please your appetite.

Happy hour is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the bar, and includes daily food and drink specials such as small pretzel crab dip for $6.95, shrimp cocktail (five) for $12.95, crab cake sliders for $10.95, fried pickles with boom boom sauce for $4.95 and $5 Orange Crushes and Bloody Mary’s, $3 martinis, $2 Yuengling and Pabst pints, $2.50 Miller Lite pints/Natural Light 25-ounce cans.

To place a carry out order, call 302-539-2500.

At Fish Tales Bar & Grill, 22nd Street, bayside, the kitchen is open 11 a.m. to 11p.m. and the bar, 11a.m.-2 a.m. Happy hour is from 3-6 p.m., and dinner is served 5-11 p.m. daily.

Get $3 craft and import beers, $5 Orange Crushes and Redbull bombs during Good Tunes Tuesdays from 10 p.m to close. Wednesday night is Natty Night with 75-cent drafts and $2.50 well drinks, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Check out the Bloody Mary bar on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

New food and beverage items have been added to the menu this year.

There is also a new and exciting pirate-themed play area for children.

Bring the kids to Fish Tales for a fun dining experience for the whole family.

For all things Fish Tales and Bahia Marina, go to www.ocfishtales.com.

Frog Bar & Grill, located at the Inlet Village, 806 S. Atlantic Ave., has great all-day drink specials including $1.75 Natural Light, $2.50 Bud Light bottles, $3 Froggy Shooters and $5 Orange Crushes.

Breakfast is served 8-11 a.m. with a full menu offered. Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. and includes $1 off appetizers, $2 domestic drafts and $4.99 frozen drinks.

To hear more about The Frog Bar & Grill, call 410-289-3764.

Harborside Bar & Grill, 12841 S. Harbour Rd. West Ocean City, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 4-7 p.m. Specials include $2 rail drinks (plus $1 for grapefruit/orange juice), $2 domestic bottles and drafts and $5.50 Orange Crushes.

Every Monday is locals “Monday Funday.” Enjoy 16-ounce Coors Light, Miller Lite drafts and Natural Light cans, $1.50 plus tax, all day and night.

Friday, June 24, DJ Billy T begins at 4 p.m. for Ladies Night. Saturday, June 25, hear Simple Truth or Side Project, 2-6 p.m. and DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, June 26, Opposite Directions will play from 2-6 p.m. and DJ Billy T starts at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Blake Haley will play 4-7 p.m., followed by DJ Billy T starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, catch

Funk Shue from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Wednesday, June 29, Karaoke with DJ Jeremy is 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, June 30, Opposite Directions plays 8 p.m. to midnight.

For all things from the home of the Original Orange Crush, visit www.weocharborside.com.

Harpoon Hanna’s in Fenwick Island, Delaware, off Route 54, has its Tiki bar open and the bartenders are ready to pour drinks. Stop in and try its exclusive house beer, RAR Deep Brew Pale Ale, a medium bodied pale ale with refreshing citrus notes, a slightly malty sweetness, and a balanced hop finish, 5.5 percent ABV. Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 3-7 p.m. and the Tiki Bar is open daily, weather permitting.

Entertainment Friday night begins with Dave Hawkins, 5-10 p.m. followed by DJ Nuke’m, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, June 25, Dave Sherman plays 5-10 p.m. followed by DJ Nuke’m, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, June 26, Kayla Kroh plays 2-6 p.m. and Kevin Poole is from 6-10 p.m.

Monday, June 27, Dave Hawkins performs 5-10 p.m., and SIN Night with Johnny Wilson starts at 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, Kevin Poole plays 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 29 Dave Sherman performs 5-9 p.m., followed by karaoke in the Tiki Bar at 9 p.m. Thursday, June 30, hear Poole Brothers 5-9 p.m., followed by Kevin McCove Duo at 9 p.m.

For more on Harpoon Hanna’s, visit www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com.

Macky’s, 54th Street and the bay, offers happy hour in the bar and cocktail area daily from 3-6 p.m.

Drink specials include traditional drafts and cans for $3, premium drafts and cans are $4.25, rail drinks, $3.75, and call drinks, $4.50.

Entertainment for the week begins with DJ Casper spinning at 10 p.m. Friday. Saturday, June 25, DJ Cowboy goes on at 10 p.m. Sunday, June 26, Steel Drummer Jimmy G performs noon to 4 p.m., and Let’s Do Trivia begins at 9 p.m.

Tuesday, June 28, DJ Vybe will spin during the red, white and blue theme night at 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, DJ Wax will be jamming at 10 p.m., and Thursday, June 30, DJ Casper is back for Little Black Dress Night at 10 p.m.

For more, visit www.Mackys.com.

Marina Deck, Wild Pony Bar, located on Dorchester Street, has daily happy hour food and drink specials from 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $2.25 Bud Light, Coors Light and Yuengling drafts, $2.75 Landshark drafts and domestic bottles, $5.25 Orange Crushes and $6.25 micro drafts.

Food specials include $5.99 nachos (add chicken for an additional $3.99), $4.99 half-pound steamed shrimp, three mini burger sliders for $6.99, one-pound steamed mussels for $9.99, wings for 75 cents each and raw oysters for $1.49 each.

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HOROSCOPE The Marina Deck is a family friendly restaurant and has an indoor jungle gym for children. For more information on this waterfront restaurant, visit www.marinadeckrestaurant.com.

On Sunday, June 19, the Marina Deck held the James ‘Duffy” Taylor Wing Cook Off to raise money for Believe in Tomorrow’s Children’s House By The Sea, on 66th Street, which provides a free getaway to the beach for critically ill children and their families whenever they may need to escape the stresses of their child’s illness.

Longboard Café won the wing contest with its “Duffy’s Longboard Wings” consisting of addiction sauce, Longboard bacon and blue cheese. OC 104 DJs Wookie and Crookidd, along with Nate Roberts, a local retired chef, judged the contest. The 28th Street Pit & Pub won the award for People’s Choice wings.

For more information on Believe in Tomorrow’s Children’s House By The Sea, visit believeintomorrow.org.

Pickles Pub Pineapple Palooza on Wednesday, June 29 from 2-6 p.m. will benefit Children’s House.

Come to the Eighth Street bar dressed in your best tropical attire and ready to luau. Kaleb Brown will provide the music. The event features tastings of 11-plus pineapple beers, a 50/50 raffle, $4 pineapple pints and food specials. Vote for the Pineapple Beer of the Year.

Get tickets in advance for $20, or pay $25 at the door. The first 50 purchasers will receive a limited edition Palooza hat.

Micky Fins, located at 12952 Inlet Isle Lane, features Quarterdeck, the newly designed waterfront dock bar. Entertainment this week starts with Blake Haley at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 24. Catch the Lauren and Mike Duo Saturday at 7 p.m. DJ BK will be providing tunes at 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Animal House will rock the deck at 5 p.m. on Monday. Hear Wes Davis, Thursday, June 30 at 5 p.m.

Micky Fins’ happy hour is Wednesday and Thursday, 3-6 p.m.; Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and 36 p.m. weekends.

Food specials include Deal Island whale soft sand crab sandwich with remoulade and French fries for $12; lobster tacos, two toasted flour tortillas, tempura shrimp fried lobster tail, cilantro slaw, pico de gallo, Monterey jack and cucumber wasabi for $13; and a Philly cheese steak with a toasted amoroso roll, provolone cheese and French fries for $10.

Drink specials include $2 Coors Light drafts, $3.50 select premium drinks; craft bottle beer (Anchor Steam, Dogfish 60 IPA, Heineken, Sierra Nevada, Henry’s Hard Orange Soda) for $3.75, $5 crushes (Smirnoff Orange Crush, Smirnoff Whipped Crush, Absolut Ruby Red Crush) and $4.50 wine by the glass.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

You are motivated to explore new relationships this week, Aries. Do so without jeopardizing existing relationships. Speak about your plans with others as you work things through.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, it’s best to address an uncomfortable topic or situation directly, even if you would rather sweep it under the rug. Choose your words wisely and you will get by.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

You may be sitting on edge as you try to manage a sticky situation, Gemini, but rest assured that things will work out in your favor. Do not worry about things for too long.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, while you may want to steer clear of large groups this week, in some instances, it just may be unavoidable. Look for friends at large gatherings and enjoy the time together.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, push past your hesitation and try something that scares you. You may be surprised at how much you actually enjoy it when you give new things a chance.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Do not waste too much time over-analyzing your feelings, Virgo. Trust your gut instincts because you are on the right path and you will soon realize it.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, take some time to smell the roses this week. No matter how hectic your schedule, a little time to relax and appreciate the little things is just what the doctor ordered.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, spend some time on your own this week without the noises of the outside world creating any interference. It is good to recharge once in a while and clear your head.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Focus your attention on those actions that will help you be most successful, Sagittarius. This means not getting swept up with trivial things in your path.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, progress is hard to come by lately. Find a system that works for you and you will soon start to gain some momentum. Allow events to unfold at their own pace.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Straightforward actions will help others see your motives more clearly, Aquarius. Make time to share your intentions with friends or coworkers if you desire their support.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, long-term planning becomes a priority in the week ahead. Put future goals that involve finances at the top of your list.

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Inside going out Taylor Sloan Micky Fins accepts reservations at 410-213-9033.

M.R. Ducks Bar and Grill, Talbot Street, starts off with Kevin Poole 49 p.m., Friday, June 24. Saturday, hear As If, 4-9 p.m., and Sunday, June 26, catch Tranzfusion, 4-8 p.m.

Wednesday, celebrate hump day with DJ Batman from 5-8 p.m., and Thursday, June 30, listen to Kentavius & Justin Duo, 4-8 p.m.

Don’t forget about its Sunday night deck party where you can get $2 Natural Lights, $3 cherry or grape bombs, $5 Chug-a-Ducks and $4 Fireball shots. Drink specials begin at 10 p.m.

For more, visit www.MRDucksBar.com or call 410-289-9125.

Ocean City Fish Company, 12817 Harbour Rd. West Ocean City, offers happy hour daily, 3-7 p.m. Drink specials include $1.50 domestic drafts and $2 rail drinks.

Food specials are: $1 oysters, 75cent wings and $6.99 half-pound of steamed shrimp/sautéed clams.

Sunday in the bar area, O.C. Fish Company has $4 Orange Crushes all day. All-you-can-eat crabs with corn is $29.99, add shrimp for $10 more or snow crab legs for $15.

Crabs are by the dozen. Every Thursday is pint night at the sports bar.

Saturday, June 25, hear MP Steel on the dock bar at 5 p.m., followed by DJ Mike at 7 p.m. Sunday, catch DJ Jeremy’s band, Side Project, at 2 p.m.

For more entertainment, visit www.captainsgalleyoc.com.

O.C. Wasabi, located on 33rd Street, has happy hour food specials including $6 shrimp and pork dumplings, and drink specials include $2 Natural Light, $2.50 domestic bottles, $3 rails, and $5.50 craft beers from 4-7 p.m. O.C. Wasabi accepts dinner reservations; call 410-524-7337.

Phillips Crab House, 21st Street, has award-winning crab cakes and seafood. Phillips offers an early bird special of $4 off an adult entrée of $20 or more, 4-5 p.m. Monday

through Friday and 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

To hear everything Phillips Crab House has to offer, call 410-2896821.

Phillips Seafood House, 141st Street, offers a variety of seafood items to please and a great happy hour that runs until 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and until close on Sunday. Enjoy a fresh catch menu featuring local fish, seafood and steamed crabs; crab cakes Hoopers Island style; and a raw bar with local oysters.

Enjoy food specials in the bar, lounge or patio all night, every night with buck a shuck oysters, and $1.50 Natural Light and Natty Boh Cans. Happy Hour drinks available at the bar, lounge or patio include $2.50 domestic drafts and bottles, $3 wine and sangria, $3 spirits, $4 craft drafts and $5 crushes.

Phillips opens at 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

For more specials, call 410-2501200 or visit PhillipsSeafood.com.

Ropewalk Ocean City, on the bay at 82nd Street, is open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to midnight, Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Ropewalk offers happy hour everyday, all day and night. Food specials include half-price wings and bada bing shrimp. Also, get $2 off draft beers, $2.50 select domestics, $4 Slushies, wines and rails, and $5.50 crushes. For more specials, visit www.ropewalkoc.com or call 410-524-1009.

Seacrets Bar and Grill, 49th Street and the bay, has new happy hour specials for summer 2016 (not valid on Saturday or holidays.) Monday through Friday and Sunday domestic can beers are $4. The house beer, TropicAle, brewed by Evolution Craft Brewing Company is $4 and craft drafts from Dogfish Head, Burley Oak, Fin City and Evolution Craft

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FAMILY DAY FISHING Ed McNeill relines his 11-year-old daughter, Tessa’s, fishing line after it gets tangled up in a tree branch while casting. The two fished all morning during the Ocean Pines Anglers Club’s “Teach a Kid to Fish” event on June 18.

Brewing Company are $5.

Seacrets Spirits and craft beers are $5, and frozen Pain in de Ass, Rum Runner and Orange Crushes are $6. Sunday is Rum Day. Any rum beverage, including Seacrets specialty Big Bamboo, is only $5 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Come to Seacrets to try its new bourbon and grapefruit vodka from Seacrets Distilling Company. Seacrets Distillery will open Wednesday, June 29. Mark your calendars for this exciting event!

Friday at Seacrets be entertained by the Jim Long Band performing on the beach 5-9 p.m., followed by 9 Miles Roots. Hear Joe Bachman & The Tailgaters in Morley Hall Nightclub at 10 p.m. Saturday, June 25, listen to the Jon Maurer Band, 1-5 p.m., followed by Jim Long at 5 p.m. and 9 Mile Roots, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Garden State Radio returns to Jamaica U.S.A. and will be rocking the nightclub at 10 p.m. They will return Sunday to perform in Morley Hall again at 10 p.m.

Seacrets dress code is strictly enforced at 6 p.m. Guests must be 21 years of age to enter, or with a legal parent or guardian to enjoy lunch/dinner in a family dining section.

For more about Jamaica U.S.A., visit www.Seacrets.com.

Skye Bar, 66th Street, features a raw bar, lite fare, fresh seafood and steaks, creative cocktails and an award-winning wine list. Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. daily, and includes $1 oysters from the raw bar and food and drink specials. On Friday, June, 24,

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Kayla Kroh will perform from 4-8 p.m.

Saturday, June 25, catch The Stims.

For Skye Bar’s menu and entertainment schedule, visit www.skyebaroc.com.

Sunset Grille, 12933 Sunset Ave., opens at 11 a.m. daily. Happy hour is at the bar from 3-7 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

Teasers Dockside Bar & Grill is also open daily. Specials include $3.75 rail mixed drinks, $5.50 selected premium mixed drinks (Seacrets Spiced Rum, Absolut Citron, Tanqueray, Bacardi Anejo, Wild Turkey 81, Seagrams 7), $3.75 selected bottled beer (Sierra Nevada, Red Stripe, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Budweiser), $6 crushes and $5 glass of wine (Cabernet, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio).

Catch great entertainment this week beginning with Eleven Eleven at 6 p.m. Friday, June 24. Saturday, hear The Naturals at 6 p.m., and Sunday enjoy Fat Fish.

Monday, catch Bad Since Breakfast, and Tuesday enjoy the musical stylings from Full Circle both beginning at 6 p.m.

For more, visit ocsunsetgrille.com.

Hope everyone enjoyed the summer solstice and full moon Monday.

It looks like it will be a perfect weekend with sunshine. Go enjoy the beach, and hit up a happy hour or two followed by a relaxing dinner.

If you have an event coming up you would like me to highlight in Inside Going Out, please send me an email, Taylor@OceanCityToday.net.

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Professional magicians to thrill OC

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 24, 2016) World-class magicians will begin astonishing audiences on Sunday at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront on 67th Street, when Dickens on the Road returns to Ocean City.

The nightly magic shows will feature nine magicians throughout a two-month period, which starts this weekend and continues until Sept. 5.

“This is a great night of entertainment for the entire family,” said Jason Gulshen, general manager at Holiday Inn Oceanfront. “It’s fun to watch families sharing laughs and trying to figure out how the magicians performed each trick. These are worldclass performers in a 100 percent family-friendly environment providing another opportunity for a family beach tradition.”

This is the fourth year Dickens Parlour Theatre in Millville, Delaware, has brought its professional acts to the resort.

“The quality of entertainers that Dickens brings to Ocean City is impressive,” Gulshen said. “All the acts are full-time professional magicians, many with shows in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York City and other major markets and many have performed on various television shows.”

The summer of magic kicks off with Peter Samelson, who is an illusionist, entertainer and philosopher

blending simplicity and sophistication in his shows while provoking thought and inspiring wonder.

“Peter is an internationally known magician, who has performed all over the world, the headliner on Crystal Cruises and a frequent performer at the Magic Castle in Hollywood,” said Rich Bloch, fellow magician and owner of Dickens Parlour Theatre.

“He is seen as a magician’s magician because he travels around and gives lectures on magic. Also, he is the founder of Monday Night Magic, the longest running magic show in New York. He is quite a guy.”

Samelson will be performing every night at 7 p.m. until July 6 and returns a week later for another series of shows, July 14-19.

Chris Capehart infuses comedy into his master magician performances with spellbinding illusions sure to captivate audiences. He will be performing at 7 p.m. every night from July 7-13.

Capehart’s routine has earned him the title of “The Ring Master.”

“I get to perform down by the ocean and I love coming down there,” Capehart said. “Dickens is the best place to work.”

The performances are followed by a meet and greet, where audience members can enjoy an intimate, upclose show from the night’s magician in addition to audience participation.

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“Get to know the performers and have your picture taken with them,” Gulshen said.

Soft drinks, water and Hershey Ice Cream novelty bars can be purchased before or after shows.

“It is very rare to find live stage entertainment for the whole family in the Delmarva area,” Bloch said. “You see world-class performers coming from all over the country and it’s a unique form of entertainment.”

Dickens on the Road takes place nightly from June 29 through Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. inside the conference room, which has been converted into a theatre at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront on 67th Street. All rainy days will have a 2 p.m. matinee.

“The magic shows are strategically placed to give parents a flexible choice for the evening,” Bloch said. “By starting at 7 p.m., attendees have the opportunity to have dinner at Touch of Italy [inside the hotel] or when the show is over an hour later, they can go back out and enjoy the rest of their evening.”

Tickets cost $18 for adults and $14 for children 12 and younger and can be reserved by calling 410-524-1600 or visit www.ocmagicshow.com.

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Magician line-up June 29-July 6: Peter Samelson July 7-13: Chris Capehart July 14-19: Peter Samelson July 20-26: Dave Cox July 27-Aug. 2: Brian Curry Aug. 3-9: Mark Phillips Aug. 10-16: Brian Staron Aug. 17-23: Will Fern Aug. 24-30: Andrew Goldenhersh Aug. 31- Sept. 5: Jay Read *(subject to change) “It’s fun for families, date nights, social groups, or company team building,” Gulshen said. “This is our fourth season and we expect this to be our best yet.”

Dickens Parlour Theatre in Millville, Del. kicked off its seventh season this year with nightly shows running simultaneously with the Ocean City performances at 7 p.m.

Visit www.dptmagic.wordpress.com for a list of shows in its Delaware location.

“One of the greatest experiences is seeing the same families coming back each year and hearing a Dickens show is a must-see for their vacations,” Bloch said.

Decatur student visits White House to discuss sea turtles

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (June 24, 2016) Adding her voice to the chorus, Berlin teenager Sophia Edens joined a contingency of young environmental advocates on a White House visit last week to request a “simple solution” to protect sea turtles in U.S. waters.

The call to action was organized by Oceana, an international nonprofit established in 2001 to focus exclusively on ocean advocacy. The organization is promoting wider use of narrower Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs), which are metal grates inserted into shrimp nets permitting unintended by-catch, most notably sea turtles, to escape. At present, the devices are sized with four-inch gaps, but environmentalists are encouraging that be reduced to three inches.

To coincide with World Sea Turtle Day on June 16, Oceana brought a group of youth to the White House last Thursday, which included teen actress Lilimar Hernandez from the Nickelodeon TV series “Bella and the Bulldogs,” and other regional environmental activists like Edens, to push for improved federal regulations of shrimp trawls in the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. Edens, who just completed her junior year at Stephen Decatur High School, said the group presented communications from tons of kids worried about the survival of aquatic turtles.

“We collected 44,000 letters from

all across the United States, and even some from other countries,” she said.

The group of nine youngsters met with Christy Goldfuss, White House Council on Environmental Quality managing director, who will share their concerns with President Barack Obama and U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Penny Pritzker.

“The meeting went really well and honestly the kids spoke great,” she said. “I spoke on behalf of turtle excluder devices and made my point come across.”

Edens explained that the council is tasked with identifying crucial environmental needs and making suggestions for executive actions.

Concern for aquatic life is not a passing fancy for Edens, who became enthralled with the maritime world as a single-digit youth.

“I was born here, I’m a true local and I grew up at the beach,” she said.

“I fell in love instantly when I saw sand crabs, jelly fish and things of that nature.

Since I was 9, I’ve always had this dream of making sure they were protected so that future generations to come would have these creatures in their life,” she continued.

In the case of sea turtles, what Edens and others are encouraging the federal government to do is not complicated but could be impactful by mandating all shrimp vessels employ TEDs. See EDENS Page 55

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Edens joins other youth in mission to protect sea turtles Continued from Page 54 “What we’re trying to do is get the trawl net put on all shrimp boats, but also to get the four-inch bars to be three inch,” she said. “It originally started out as four inches, but now the baby sea turtles are getting caught and going through the four-inch bars.”

Dustin Cranor, Oceana communications director, said that although the majority of shrimp boats have been required to use TEDs since the 1980’s, there are still approximately 2,400 exempt skimmer trawlers.

Oceana estimates these exemptions could be killing 50,000 sea turtles annually. The group reports that in 2013, shrimp trawlers in the Gulf of Mexico discarded approximately 242 million pounds of seafood and ocean wildlife, representing 62 percent of its total catch.

Among the benefits of fully mandated TED use, Oceana foresees a potential boon for struggling commercial and recreational fisheries, since shrimp trawlers discarded about 90 million pounds of valuable sea life in 2013, including sought after species like Atlantic croaker and red snapper. In addition to being arguably more equitable it’s also a timesaver Edens said.

“You have these fishermen on boats for hours picking fish out of the net and throwing back what they don’t want,” she said. “And what also comes with that is people take the bycatch and decide to sell it. It’s not right.”

During her ongoing work to promote the use of TEDs, Edens said one initial objection was cost, but she thinks that case is simply overstated.

“It’s not as bad as people want to make it out to be,” she said. “The price

Sophia Edens, back left, who just completed her junior year at Stephen Decatur High School, joined a group of young environmentalists on June 16 to lobby the White House to increase protections for endangered sea turtles in U.S. waters.

range is roughly about $400 for each net.”

Also the three-inch gap TEDs have proven to be 97 percent effective at preventing sea turtles from being entangled in nets, Edens said.

“I don’t see a reason why someone would be against it,” she said. “It’s for the greater good.”

Although still a high school student, and perhaps wise beyond her years, Edens sees a clear-cut reason for people of any age to participate in our democracy.

“To get the government to listen to us we have to speak up,” she said.

“That is the main reason I participate in things like this because they’re only going to listen if you speak.”

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OUT & ABOUT

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Original Greene Turtle owner Steve Pappas, left, is joined by West Ocean City Greene Turtle owner Tom Dickerson, center, and Towson and Fells Point Greene Turtle owner, Bill Packo, during the 40th anniversary celebration on June 16 for the Original Greene Turtle on 116th Street.

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Greene Turtle managers, from left, Dawn Hodge, Shawn Sturgis and Stephen Pappas, pose for a photo outside the 116th Street restaurant during its 40th anniversary party on June 16.

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Rockett 88 and Dr. Harmonica band members, from left, Pat Redding, Michael Bryant, Doctor Harmonica, Steve Kountz, Allen Yandziak and Michael “Pops” Petrillo, take a break outside of the Original Greene Turtle, 116th Street, during the restaurant’s 40th anniversary celebration last Thursday.

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Bourbon Street on the Beach staff, Michael and Janet Kennedy, and Adam Siats, right, feature delicious cajun wings during the James “Duffy” Taylor Wing Cook Off at the Marina Deck, located on Dorchester Street in downtown Ocean City, Sunday.

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Mike Horsey, left, and David Knestout represent 28th Street Pit and Pub during the James “Duffy” Taylor Wing Cook Off. Pit and Pub received the People’s Choice award.

Lidet Hernandez and Lee Lawson represent the Marina Deck during the Dorchester Street restaurant’s James “Duffy” Taylor Wing Cook Off, June 19, benefitting Children’s House By The Sea.

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ON GUARD

Physical fitness key for Ocean City lifeguards

By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (June 24, 2016) Can you imagine one of your daily routines on the job is dragging a 300-pound chair in sand?

If you are a member of the Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP), you know all about it.

Being an Ocean City lifeguard is a physically demanding job.

The OCBP currently employs over 200 people.

Surf Rescue Technician (SRT) is the title that our lifeguards earn once they complete Surf Rescue Academy and you see them wearing their red uniforms and manning the tall and very heavy white lifeguard stand.

Each SRT is a member of one of the 17 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 SRTs 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. They not only have to meet certain physical requirements to be hired as an SRT 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 SRT’s 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 SRTs are scheduled for a 4.5hour shift. When working this shift the SRT 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 day.

Once set up and administrative tasks are completed they begin relieving each SRT in the crew who is on a 7.5hour shift.

Once each SRT is relieved they are required to perform an ordinance check (local rules and laws) on their beach by walking (jogging) in among the beach patrons checking for unsafe conditions and infractions, followed by a mandatory workout prescribed by the crew chief. The workouts usually consist of swimming, running or both.

They can change daily at the discretion of the crew chief that runs the workouts in a certain area. If it’s ex-

tremely hot, then it’ll likely be a water workout day, but on a day when the wind is high, and temperature moderate, there are all types of various workout activities the crew chief will devise.

Once all crew members have completed their morning duties and workout, the “lunch rover” will replace each SRT who is working the full day for a 30-minute lunch break beginning at noon.

As an added incentive for the 17 crews to work hard at training and stay in top physical shape, the patrol holds an annual crew competition each year in late July.

One of the reasons we do that is so 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 lead 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. 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 womens’ 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 Rehoboth 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.

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 creative crew chief or training for an upcoming competition…

Or 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 will be offered in Ocean

City in August.

Once a candidate passes the physical skills test they are appointed to a 65-hour, paid ($13.29/hour and $14.65 after a three-week probation period) 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 lifeguards in the stand! We stay physically fit to protect you but we can only do that if we are on duty.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Bone marrow with white wine butter sauce Place on toasted baguette topped with roasted garlic and shiitake mushrooms

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (June 24, 2016) The art of entertaining can be simple or intricate.

But as someone who is fascinated with food, I prefer the details of proficiency. Achievement cannot be accomplished unless desire permeates daily application. Passion borderlines obsession and is a medium that must be pursued.

There are no boundaries where attainment is concerned. A season for all is inherently a gift to behold. A willingness to partake without prejudice is standard and should be bound by the

laws of culinary awareness.

On that note, has one ever experienced the lusciousness of bone marrow? It has been called, “God’s butter,” and quite honestly the expression is very appropriate. The fatty, rich, gelatinous substance found inside of bone (typically beef), spreads like butter when roasted. Marrow can be purchased from a butcher or supermarket.

When I think of bone marrow, an image of my first date instantly befriends my train of thought. Steve and I met at The American University Conservatory for Music; I was 14, a tad shy, and still at that awkward stage. He asked me if I would like to join him and

his parents for dinner. Steve’s father was a colonel in the Marines and social etiquette was of imperative importance.

Even though I went to private school, participated on the honor role, studied classical music, and was a ranked tennis player, my parents were still very concerned. They were afraid my tomboyish ways would give some the wrong impression. I had no idea the process of becoming a lady could be such a grueling experience.

Mother drilled me night and day to make sure I was accepted into the society of elite manners. I had to practice curtseying until my knees buckled. I learned how to facilitate the difficult maneuver of allowing a gentleman to push in my chair. Once I understood that I am supposed to lift my rear section to help ease this particular move; I no longer dreaded a man of honor suitably helping me be seated for a fanciful sampling.

An elegant setting with endless spoons, forks, knives and glasses can get confusing for a girl trying to reach the state of perfection. At least I remembered to place the napkin in its proper place.

The more I think about it, my napkin was symbolically a security blanket where I could hide from all the pressures of change or I possibly felt the napkin concealed my chubby appearance. That being said, I folded my napkin when I got up from the table and placed it to the right of the plate as instructed by mother.

I never dreamed a first date could be so complicated; I just wanted to have fun. But I took the task at hand very seriously and finally my moment of truth arrived. I diligently performed every task with precision and could feel my parent’s presence and words guiding my every movement.

But they did not prepare me for this amazing Italian classic called osso bucco. I remember when the entree was placed in front of me, the heavenly aromas permeated the dining room and I became one with this mouth-watering veal shank. The dish at first glance seemed to be rather simple. As I anticipated the fruits of my desire, I could see the complexity of the dish and marveled at such a creation.

But there was a tiny sterling spoon presented to me. I had absolutely no idea what I was supposed to do with this. I remember mother saying, “When in doubt - remain calm and keep a watchful eye.” That is exactly what I did and sure enough Steve’s father picked up his tiny spoon and delved into the center of the bone for the coveted marrow.

I instantly followed the protocol set before me and prayed to God I did not spit the foreign substance into my napkin. The expression goes, “Do not judge a book by its cover.” How true it is.

Steve and I became good friends and I had many dinners with his par-

ents. As time passes, destiny has a way of validating our true path. When I look back, I did fall in love on my first date. The succulent veal stole the show, but the marrow won my heart.

Mushroom Toasts with Bone Marrow and White Wine Butter Sauce Ingredients 6 cloves garlic olive oil to coat garlic 6 (1-inch thick) pieces of beef marrowbones 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 shiitake mushrooms, stems removed 2 ½ tablespoons finely chopped shallots 1/8 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar 6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 6 (½-inch-thick) diagonal baguette slices, toasted kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste fresh thyme as a garnish 1. Carefully push marrow out of bones and place in a small bowl. Add enough cold water to cover. Cover and chill overnight.

2. Preheat toaster oven to 325 degrees. Place whole cloves of garlic with skin on them in a small oven proof bowl. Add a few splashes of olive oil to coat the skins of the garlic. Cook until very tender, about 45 minutes. Allow the garlic to cool, remove skins and puree.

3. Poach marrow in small saucepan of simmering salted water until soft, about 1 minutes. Rinse under cold water to firm. Drain, pat dry with paper towels and set aside.

4. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy, medium skillet over mediumhigh heat. Add mushrooms, salt, pepper and sauté until soft and brown.

5. Boil shallots, wine and vinegar in small saucepan until reduced to a syrup, about 4 minutes. Add cream and boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium and gradually whisk in remaining butter, one tablespoon at a time just until melted.

Season butter sauce with salt and pepper, cover and keep warm over the lowest possibly heat, stirring occasionally.

6. Heat another skillet over medium-high heat. Add marrow to dry skillet and cook just until brown around the edges, turning occasionally about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

7. Spread a little roasted garlic on a slice of toasted baguette. Slice a shiitake vertically and fan it out over the roasted garlic. Place a marrow over the mushroom and top with wine, butter sauce. Garnish with thyme and serve immediately.

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BERLIN PEACH PAGEANT Five-year-old Olivia Rayne receives her winner’s sash during Berlin’s seventh annual Little Mister and Miss Peach Pageant last Saturday. Four-year-old Declan Solito answers questions from Ocean 98 radio DJ, “Big Al Reno” (aka Tom Sholtis), during the event. He was named Little Mister Peach.

WCRP offers day camps at Frontier Town, Shad Landing (June 24, 2016) Worcester County Recreation & Parks will host two offsite day camps again this summer, one at Frontier Town Water Park and a second at Shad Landing State Park.

These camps will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for youth in grades 4–8.

Frontier Town Day Camp, located off Route 611 in Berlin, will take place Wednesday, July 6. Kids will have the chance to cool off on water slides, lounge on the lazy river, splash in the pool or just relax playing some mini golf under the summer sun.

Shad Landing Day Camp will take place Thursday, July 7. The day will be packed with fun in the pool, followed by the Parks’ Scales & Tales ex-

hibit. The afternoon will be spent canoeing on the Pocomoke River.

For these camps, drop-off and pick-up will take place at each camp location. No transportation will be provided. Campers should bring a change of clothing, sunscreen and a packed lunch. The cost is $25 per participant, per camp. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. The registration deadline is Wednesday, June 29.

For more information, contact Myro Small at 410-632-2144, ext. 2512 or msmall@co.worcester.md.us. Visit www.WorcesterRecandParks.org for a registration form.

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June 26: Dave Sherman, 2-6 p.m.

June 28: Kaleb Brown, 2-6 p.m.

June 29: Tommy Edward, 2-6 p.m.

June 30: DJ Jeremy, 7-10:30 p.m.

CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road Berlin 410-641-0600 www.oceandowns.com June 24: Sol Knopf, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

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COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street oceanfront Ocean City 410-289-6846 www.castleinthesand.com June 24: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; John LaMere, 5-9 p.m.

June 25: Kevin Poole, Joe Mama & Chris Thomas, noon to 4 p.m.; Rick & Regina, 5-9 p.m.

June 26: Aaron Howell Duo, noon to 3 p.m.; Old School, 4-8 p.m.

June 27: Nate Clendenen Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Bob Wilkinson, Joe Smooth & Pete, 4-8 p.m.

June 28: Paige Stevenson, noon to 2 p.m.; The Poole Brothers, 3-7 p.m.

June 29: Lauren Glick & Melissa Alessi, noon to 3 p.m.; Chris Button & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m.

June 30: Sean Loomis Duo, noon to 4 p.m.; Kevin Poole &

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Every Thursday & Saturday: Elworth Wheatley FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-5500 www.fagers.com June 24: The Stims, 5:30 p.m.; DJ Muve, 9:30 p.m.; Hot Tub Limo, 10 p.m.

June 25: Opposite Directions, 5:30 p.m.; DJ Groove, 9:30 p.m.; Animal House, 10 p.m.

June 26: Everett Spells, 10 a.m. brunch; Colossal Fossil Sauce, 5:30 p.m.; DJ RobCee, 9:30 p.m.

June 27: DJ Wax, 5:30 p.m.; DJ RobCee, 9:30 p.m.; Goodman Fiske, 10 p.m.

June 28: DJ Hook, 9 p.m.

June 29: DJ Greg, 5:30 p.m.; Bryan Clarke, 6 p.m.

June 30: DJ RobCee, 9 p.m.; Eclipse, 9:30 p.m.

HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com June 24: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m.

June 25: Simple Truth/Side Project, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m.

June 26: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 6:30 p.m.

June 27: Blake Haley, 4 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 7 p.m.

June 28: Funk Shue, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

June 29: Karaoke w/DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

June 30: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

HARPOON HANNA’S Route 54 and the bay Fenwick Island, Del. 800-227-0525 302-539-3095 www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com June 24: Dave Hawkins, 5-10 p.m.; DJ Nuke’m, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

June 25: Dave Sherman, 5-10 p.m.; DJ Nuke’m, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

June 26: Kayla Kroh, 2-6 p.m.; Kevin Poole, 6-10 p.m.

June 27: Dave Hawkins, 5-10 p.m.; Johnny Wilson, 10 p.m.

June 28: Kevin Poole, 5-9 p.m.; Karaoke, 9 p.m.

June 29: Dave Sherman, 5-9 p.m.; Karaoke, 9 p.m.

June 30: Poole Brothers, 5-9 p.m.; Kevin McCove Duo, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

M.R. DUCKS Talbot Street and the bay Ocean City 410-289-9125 www.mrducksbar.com June 24: Kevin Poole, 5-9 p.m.

June 25 As If, ’90s Tribute Band, 4-9 p.m.

June 26: Tranzfusion, 4-8 p.m.

June 29: DJ Batman, 5-8 p.m.

June 30: Justin Duo, Kentavius & DJ Batman, 5-8 p.m.

MACKY’S BAYSIDE BAR & GRILL 53rd Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-723-5565 www.mackys.com June 24: DJ Casper, 10 p.m.

June 25: DJ Cowboy, 10 p.m.

June 26: Steel Drummer Jimmy G, noon to 4 p.m.

June 28: Red-White-Blue Theme Night w/DJ Vybe, 10 p.m.

June 29: DJ Wax, 10 p.m.

June 30: DJ Casper, 10 p.m.

MICKY FINS 12952 Inlet Isle Lane West Ocean City 410-213-9033 www.ocmickyfins.com June 24: Blake Haley, 7 p.m.

June 25: Lauren & Mike Duo, 7 p.m.

June 26: DJ BK, 4 p.m.

June 27: Animal House, 5 p.m.

NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS 145th Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-250-1984 www.nickshouseofribs.com June 24-25: Live Entertainment June 27: Live Entertainment OC FISH COMPANY 12817 Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-2525 June 25: MP Steel, 5 p.m.; DJ Mike, 7 p.m.

June 26: Side Project, 2 p.m.

June 27: Sean Loomis, 6 p.m.

June 28: Murphy’s Law, 6 p.m.

June 29: Micky Justice, 6 p.m.

June 30: Chris English, 6 p.m.

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

June 24-25: Passion, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

June 29: Power Play, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

June 30-July3: On The Edge, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Lenny’s Beach Bar June 24-25: Power Play, 4-9 p.m.

June 26-July 3: On The Edge, 4-9 p.m.

PURPLE MOOSE Boardwalk, between Talbot and Caroline streets

Ocean City 410-289-6953 www.purplemoosesaloon.com June 24: Facedown, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

June 25: CK the DJ/VJ, 8 p.m.; Facedown, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

June 26: CK the DJ/VJ, 2 p.m.; Jaded Love, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

June 27: Jaded Love, 10 p.m. to a.m.

June 28-29: DJ MAZI; 9 p.m.; Slamm, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

June 30: Cold Gin, KISS Tribute, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

ROPEWALK 82nd Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-1009 www.ropewalkoc.com Every Thursday-Sunday: Acoustic Music, Live DJ, 10 p.m.

SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com June 24: Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; 9 Mile Roots, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Joe Bachman & the Tailgaters, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

June 25: Jon Maurer Band, 1-5 p.m.; Jim Long Contests, 6-9 p.m.; 9 Mile Roots, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Garden State Radio, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

June 26: S.T.O.R.M., 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Garden State Radio, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

June 27: Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

June 28: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; Buddha Council, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Split Decision, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

June 29: Melissa Alessi & Lauren Glick, 5-9 p.m.; Buddha Council, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The Rockets, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

June 30: Innasense, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Kristen & the Noise, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

SHENANIGAN’S Fourth Street and the Boardwalk in the Shoreham Hotel 410-289-7181 www.ocshenanigans.com June 24-25: Sham Rogues, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com June 24: Kayla Kroh, 4-8 p.m.

June 25: The Stims, 4-8 p.m.

THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 www.oceanpines.org June 24: On The Edge, 6 p.m.

June 25: Kayla Kroh, 6 p.m.

June 26: Heather, noon to 4 p.m.; Film at Eleven, 6-10 p.m.

WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 443-365-2576 www.whiskersbar.com June 24: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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Cuban music group Tiempo Libre to perform in Selbyville (June 24, 2016) Three-time Grammy-nominated Cuban music group Tiempo Libre will heat up Selbyville, Delaware, with a free concert featuring an irresistible and dance-inducing mix of jazz harmonies, contemporary sonorities and seductive Latin rhythms on Saturday, June 25 at 7 p.m. at The Freeman Stage at Bayside.

Classically trained at Havana’s top music conservatories including La ENA (La Escuela Nacional de Arte), Tiempo Libre is made up of seven young Cuban musicians who individually fled Cuba for freedom, and upon reuniting in Miami got together during their “free time” (“tiempo libre” in Spanish) from recording with other artists to perform the Cuban music that they loved.

Since their formation 14 years ago, Tiempo Libre’s members have been on a mission to serve as ambassadors to their Cuban culture. The seven childhood friends have made a name for themselves through standalone concerts across the U.S. and worldwide, as well as collaborations with leading orchestras across the U.S. The band has appeared on “The Tonight Show” as well as “Live from Lincoln Center,” “Dancing with the Stars” and virtually every entertainment program on Univision and Telemundo.

Tiempo Libre has recorded for numerous labels. Panamericano is Tiempo

Libre’s first album with Universal Music Latin Entertainment and features guest artists – including Jean Rodriguez, Descemer Bueno, Frankie J, Yunel Cruz, Mr. Haka, and Luis Fernando Borjas – swinging and sizzling with the band. Its mostrecent Grammy-nominated album, “Bach in Havana,” is a Cuban interpretation of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and was released by Sony Classical.

Tiempo Libre’s 2015-16 season finds the band playing in places as far afield as Beijing, China, on tour in Spain, as well as with shows in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles.

Tiempo Libre played its original music live onstage every night as part of “Cuba Libre,” a new Broadway-scale musical produced by Artists Repertory Theatre which ran Oct. 3-Nov. 15, 2015 at Portland’s Centers for the Performing Arts’ Winningstad Theatre.

“Cuba Libre” is a bilingual theatre experience – with the majority of the dialogue in English and the music largely in Spanish – written by Cuban American playwright Carlos Lacámara and inspired by the collective histories of the members of Tiempo Libre. A 21-person ensemble of actors, dancers, singers and musicians performed the multi-ethnic, multi-disciplinary show which centers around a Cuban musician making a new life for himself as an American while he is still haunted by the sacrifices made to

Three-time Grammy-nominated Cuban music group Tiempo Libre will heat up Selbyville, Delaware, with a free concert on Saturday, June 25 at 7 p.m. at The Freeman Stage at Bayside.

pursue his artistic dreams in the U.S. In addition to stand-alone concerts at performing arts centers around the globe including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Hong Kong’s Kwai Tsing Theatre, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Dewan Filharmonik Petronas in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the Tel Aviv Opera House and Istanbul’s İş Arts and Culture Center. Tiempo Libre has drawn on their classical training to play with leading orchestras including the Oregon Symphony, the Houston Symphony, the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and The San Francisco Symphony.

They collaborated with The Cleveland Orchestra, conducted by Giancarlo Guerrero on a bilingual educational family concert program presented at the Arsht Center in Miami, and they premiered Rumba Sinfonica, a classical travelogue of Cuban music composed by Ricardo Lorenz with the Minneapolis Orchestra, the Detroit

Symphony and the Ravinia Festival.

The band has played at premier festivals including Tanglewood, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the Java Jazz Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia, the Gwangju World Music Festival in South Korea. During the Divino Tuscany Festival in Cortona, they played at the Italian villa of Sting and Trudie Styler, who joined their guests on the dance floor. Tiempo Libre closed the Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl with arguably one of the world’s longest conga lines.

A wealth of artists outside the rock and Latin music arena revere Tiempo Libre’s sound. In addition to recording the duet “Para Tí” with virtuoso classical violinist Joshua Bell (featured on Bell’s album, “At Home With Friends”), Tiempo Libre’s musical director Jorge Gomez’ Cuban cha-cha-cha version of “Christmas Auld See TIEMPO Page 62

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Tiempo Libre to take stage, Sat. Continued from Page 61 Lang Syne” for Gloria Estefan and Joshua Bell was featured on Bell’s Musical Gifts from Joshua Bell and Friends. Tiempo Libre recorded “O’Reilly Street” with flute player Sir James Galway, which includes an Afro-Caribbean take on music from the jazz suites of Claude Bolling.

The Freeman Stage is a program of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, who partners to present memorable performances and provide inspired arts education for all. This program is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.

To learn more about Tiempo Libre, visit tiempolibremusic.com. For more event information about The Freeman Stage, visit www.freemanstage.org.

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St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, on the corner of Talbot Street and Baltimore Avenue, began its restoration project about a year ago with the demolition of the adjacent rectory in addition to repairs to the bell tower. It is estimated renovations will take at least two years to complete.

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 24, 2016) St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, located on the corner of Talbot Street and Baltimore Avenue in downtown Ocean City, began its restoration project about a year ago with the demolition of the adjacent rectory in addition to repairs to the bell tower. It is estimated renovations of the church, built in 1877, will take at least two years to complete.

“The bell tower was quite a process,” said Tony Dicken, St. Mary’s Star of the Sea – Holy Savior facilities manager. “They lifted it off with a crane and set it over in the lot.

It’s operational and we decided to put it back.”

The bell tower was repaired with additional beams added to the structure from the platform base to the top. MADD Engineering provided

drawings for the reattached bell tower and helped with steeple work by taking the structure up two or three inches. Nocks Woodwork out of Snow Hill, restored the bell tower.

“They [Nocks Woodwork] do beautiful woodworking and restoration,” Dicken said. “The operational bell tower is nice for a funeral or during a wedding would be a nice touch [to ring]. People like this church for funerals and weddings.”

In addition to the bell tower, all stained glass windows are being restored with transom, and five have been completed to date. About 12 windows still need repairs, which are being finished sections at a time. The stained glass windows have LED lights inside on a timer to illuminate at night.

A curb cut was created to provide one or two parking spaces for the

priest and deacon.

Currently, the committee is hammering out drawings for a new sacristy with bathroom facilities, a bridal reception area for weddings and a garden in the space where the rectory was demolished.

“We are trudging along,” Dicken said. “The goal is to be able to get from the church to the sacristy in the back. We want a nice flow and to stop people from going to the front of the church to use the bathroom during mass.”

In the future, the oldest church in Ocean City will receive new roofing, an interior and exterior paint job, upgraded landscaping and a change in the brickwork.

“It’s nice to see it stay, and it’s there for a reason,” Dicken said.

“There is a lot of people who love this church.”

Kiwanis Club present scholarships (June 24, 2016) The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City Scholarship Foundation recently presented 17 scholarships to deserving graduating senior students at Stephen Decatur High School. Kiwanis Selections Committee Chair Roy Foreman presented the awards.

This year’s recipients are: Peyton Townsend - $2,000 - University of Georgia; Caroline Ham-

mond - $1,500 - University of Maryland; Zohar Omer - $1,500 - University of Maryland; Zainab Mirza $1,000 - American University; Rebekah Nesbit - $1,000 - Washington College; Hyun Soo Chun $1,000 - University of Maryland; Adam Kristick $1,000 - University of Maryland; Logan Romberger - $1,000 - University of Virginia; Hunter Ulrich - $500 - Widener University; Contessa

Hutchins - $500 - University of Florida; Olivia Kurtz - $500 - Salisbury University; Erin Smith - $500 - Christopher Newport University; Rebecca Evans - $500 - American University; Catherine Withers - $500 - Towson University; Allison Shumate - $500 Salisbury University; Kyla Walker $500 - Hood College; and Ellen Bargar - $500 - Messiah College.

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Kathy Hill is the Pine’eer Craft Club’s Crafter of the Month for June.

Hill June’s Crafter of the Month (June 24, 2016) The Pine’eer Craft Club of Ocean Pines selected Kathy Hill as Crafter of the Month for June.

Hill has lived in Ocean Pines for four years and hopes to retire there.

She is currently a teacher in the Family and Consumer Science Department, specializing in Child Development at Carroll County High School. She instructs students who want to become teachers how to teach preschoolers.

Creativity came calling around the second or third grade when she made a Christmas centerpiece that won an award and was shown in the local newspaper.

Hill has her own company called “Kathy’s Creations” that she promotes at craft fairs. She can be seen locally at the Ocean Pines Craft Club’s yearly craft fairs.

Her talents include making infinity scarves, painting and designing jewelry. In the Ocean Pines craft store hang several of Hill’s hand-painted signs.

Stop by the Ocean Pines craft store in White Horse Park to see Hill’s creations and other crafters’ items as well. The shop is open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Sharon Puser, president, at 410-208-3032.

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GIRLS AND THEIR GOATS Jamie, left, and Jolie Zeiger, hold a couple of potential future residents of Goat Island during the Return to Goat Island race this past weekend in Snow Hill. Hundreds came to town to participate, or just play with baby goats.

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White Marlin Mall sidewalk sale, June 24-26 (June 24 ,2016) White Marlin Mall will hold its annual Super Summer Sidewalk Sale from Friday, June 24 through Sunday, June 26, at the mall in West Ocean City.

“The White Marlin Mall Sidewalk Sale gives late June shoppers a chance to find a wide range of values just as the resort season shifts into high gear,” said Matt Mittenthal, vice president and assistant director of asset management at Greenberg Gibbons Commercial, the mall’s leasing and property management firm.

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“Shoppers will find some of the best priced merchandise of the year on the sidewalks of White Marlin Mall,” Mittenthal said. “It has become a tradition that White Marlin Mall is known to hold a well-attended Fall Sidewalk Sale during Ocean City’s Sunfest celebration. Our Spring Sidewalk Sale gives those who visit Ocean City from June 24 to June 26 the opportunity to experience an earlier version of the same event as the summer

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A preview of all the stores at White Marlin Mall can be seen at www.whitemarlinmall.com.

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WCHS presents â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cat Days of Summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; adoption events

(June 24, 2016) The Worcester County Humane Society will be holding adoption events, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Cat Days of Summer,â&#x20AC;? at several different locations throughout the summer.

Look for shelter volunteers at the front entrance of Walmart in Berlin from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following Saturdays â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 25, July 9, 23, Aug. 6, 20 and Sept. 3.

There will also be adoption booths at Petco in West OC and Ocean Pines Farmers Market on June 18, July 16 and Aug. 20. In addition, the shelter will participate in the Worcester County Fair, Aug. 13-14.

There will be cats available for adoption at every event along with raffle tickets available for purchase with the chance to win three cash prizes.

The Worcester County Humane Society is a no-kill shelter located on Eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest Road just off Stephen Decatur Highway (Route 611). There are over 100 cats living at the shelter with the majority of them being adults. Most of them are

very affectionate, adoptable cats who have spent a year or longer at the shelter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are so many great adult cats at the shelter that get overlooked because of their age,â&#x20AC;? said Sandy Summers, WCHS board member and volunteer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These cats have so much love to give and deserve to know the happiness of finding their forever family.â&#x20AC;?

Adoption fees for cats 5 and under are $100 and those over the age of 5 are $50. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, immunizations and microchip.

The shelter also has a â&#x20AC;&#x153;senior to seniorâ&#x20AC;? program where anyone 65 and older who adopts a cat 8 years or older will have their adoption fee waived.

For more information on available pets or questions about adoption visit the shelter website at www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org or call 410-213-0146. Follow the shelter on Facebook and Instagram for event updates and available pets.

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Free Movies on the Beach in Ocean City this summer

(June 24, 2016) Families visiting Ocean City this summer as well as area residents can again enjoy Free Movies on the Beach through to Aug. 31.

Ocean City Recreation and Parks will host Movies on the Beach at the Carousel Hotel on 118th Street on Wednesday evenings until Aug. 31, as well as on 27th Street on Monday and Friday evenings, through Aug. 5.

At both locations the movie begins at approximately 8:30 p.m. The 27th Street presenting sponsor is The Commander Hotel.

Movies will be shown on a gigantic screen on the beach. In the event of inclement weather the movie will be held inside at the Carousel Hotel, but canceled at the 27th Street location.

Movie Listing: June 24 - “Remember the Titans” 27th Street* June 27 - “Dolphin Tale” - 27 Street* June 29 - “Remember the Titans” Carousel Hotel July 1 - “Spongebob Squarepants; Sponge Out of Water” - 27th Street* July 6 - “Despicable Me 2” -

Carousel Hotel July 8 - “The Lego Movie” - 27th Street* July 11 - “Soul Surfer” - 27th Street* July 13 - “Annie” (2014) - Carousel Hotel July 15 - “Inside Out” - 27th Street* July 18 - “Frozen” - 27th Street* July 20 - “Frozen” - Carousel Hotel July 22 - “Big Hero 6” - 27th Street* July 25 - “The Good Dinosaur” 27th Street* July 27 - “Pan” - Carousel Hotel July 29 - “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” - 27th Street* Aug. 1 - “Pan” - 27th Street* Aug. 3 - “Annie” (2014) - Carousel Hotel Aug. 5 - “Minions” - 27th Street* Aug. 10 - “Dolphin Tale 2” - Carousel Hotel Aug. 17 - “Hotel Transylvania 2” Carousel Hotel Aug. 24 - “Minions” - Carousel Hotel Aug. 31 - “Star Wars; the Force Awakens” - Carousel Hotel For more information, call the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department at 410-250-0125.

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Reid Volunteer of the Year for Ocean City Rec Boosters

(June 24, 2016) Ocean City Mayor and Council recently recognized Donna Reid, of Ocean City, as Ocean City Recreation Boosters’ Volunteer of the Year.

Reid was recognized for her significant contributions as a member of the OC Recreation Boosters supporting Ocean City Recreation youth programs, among many other attributions.

Reid has been volunteering with the OC Recreation Boosters since 2011. She currently serves as secretary of the Boosters and volunteers her time at Sunfest wine and beer booths, Winterfest hot chocolate booth and the annual Swing for Young Golf Tournament.

Reid also serves as secretary of the Ocean City Beautification Committee, volunteers at the Mayor’s Open House, Arbor Day Celebration, assists with the Beauty Spot Award program and helps decorate City Hall for the holidays.

She also takes the opportunity to volunteer at other events throughout the year such as Sundaes in the Park, the annual Halloween Spook Out Party at Northside Park, the AARP Health Fair, the Ocean City Development Corporation Clean Sweep and

Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan, right, presents Donna Reid, of Ocean City, with the Ocean City Recreation Boosters’ Volunteer of the Year award. She is pictured with her husband, Phil, and daughters.

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Reid believes in the Boosters’ mission to raise funds to help offset costs of summer camps and recreation programs for youth in Ocean City.

“We are fortunate to have her serving and volunteering to make our community a better place to live,” Mayor Rick Meehan said. “She always has a smile on her face and a sunny disposition.”

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“Thank you to the OC Recreation Boosters for their donation,” Recreations Superintendent Kate Gaddis said. “They work diligently to raise funds year round to help offset the cost of youth recreation programs.”

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WELCOME GUESTS TAKE YOUR KID TO WORK DAY More than 30 children joined the Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley Team during Take Your Kid to Work Day, April 26. Children were presented with schedules and had an entire day’s itinerary of fun and education. The children spent time with their parents and mentors, role played sales calls, toured the office, took an Insurance 101 class, and made arts and crafts.

Headquartered in Willards, Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley is an independent insurance agency specializing in employer benefits, business and personal insurances.

Berlin Town Administrator Laura Allen, a member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City, which her husband, Mark Joseph, is the current president of, spoke about a program sponsored by the State Department.

Accompanying her were two sponsored young professionals from S.E. Asia who are among the 46 International Fellows supported by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) visiting the U.S. Pictured, from left, are Joseph, Allen, Crisanta Marlene Rodriguez of the Philippines Department of Natural Resources and Zalikha Wan Zaharuddin of the Malaysian Nature Society.

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TEA & FASHION SHOW The Community Church at Ocean Pines’ United Methodist Women and Shepherd’s Nook held their annual Tea & Fashion Show on May 3 to a sell-out crowd. All of the clothes modeled are available for sale at the church’s Shepherd’s Nook. Pictured, from left, are models Ken Waters, Frank Philippi, Lin and Doug Bowen, Marlene Ott, Marion Bickerstaff, Ginny Albrecht, Susan Hogan, Jean Puryear, Lois Sirman, President of the United Methodist Women and program coordinator/commentator Nancy Waters, Ashley Hoffman, Mark and Pinky Bender, and Judy Chuvala.

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Carmella’s Kids Learning Center in Berlin held its own mini St. Jude’s Trike-A-Thon on April 15. Each child brought their bike to school and pledged donation money to St. Jude. The students participated in a trike race and learned all about bike safety, the importance of helping others and St. Jude’s cause. In the last two years, Carmella’s Kids has raised more than $2,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. a leading researcher in the fight against childhood catastrophic illnesses, including Leukemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Pediatric AIDS and Genetic Immune Disorders.

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Students in Kristie Fogle's second grade class at Ocean City Elementary purchase beautiful plants during the annual OCES PTA Mother's Day Plant Sale. Pictured, from left, are John Fohner, Jamison Strawley and Samantha Ruppert.

Irish Outreach in downtown Ocean City, recently welcomed a new group of summer workers from the Emerald Isle.

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The William E. Esham Chapter of The Cum Laude Society at Worcester Preparatory School welcomes eight new members during a ceremony in the school’s Guerrieri Library on April 19. Pictured, in front, from left, are Melissa Laws, Sambina Anthony, Hannah Arrington, Ava Schwartz and Isabel Dashiell, and in back, Wyatt Richins, Nick Moondra and Alex Choy. The Cum Laude Society is a national organization, founded in 1906, which honors academic achievements in secondary schools for the purposes of promoting excellence (Arete´), justice (Dike´) and honor (Time´).

The Worcester County Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council and the Worcester County Commissioners on April 26, marked the 25th annual Awards Reception for Recognition of Outstanding Drug and Alcohol Prevention, Law Enforcement and Treatment Services. Pictured are several of the recipients across all categories including the Chairman Awards, Treatment Awards, Enforcement Awards, and Prevention Awards, from left, Jackie Ball, Officer Dylan Miller Ocean Pines Police Department, Madeline Goddard, Marty Pusey, Jim Freeman, Dave Baker, Chelsea Leonard, Bill Dooley, Brenda Laws, and Corporal Shawn Goddard Worcester Sheriff's Department.

STUDENTS BUILD BOAT Students in Dale Krantz’s technology education class at Stephen Decatur High School earned runner up in the inaugural Eastern Shore Crab Boat Engineering Challenge on April 23. The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Technology and Engineering Education program hosted the event in collaboration with the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science in Cambridge.

Larry Ryan, also a technology educator at SDHS, helped in organizing the event with Dr. Tyler Love (UMES). This competition required students to apply science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) knowledge to design an authentic engineering solution. Teams were tasked with designing and building a scaled remote controlled model of a Chesapeake Deadrise crab boat which could collect the most miniature crab baskets in the least amount of time.

BIS CLUB HONORED During the recent Kiwanis Capital District Convention in Virginia, the Berlin Intermediate School Kiwanis student program Builders Club received a Kiwanis International Global Service Society Bronze Club Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of its contribution to the Kiwanis Eliminate Project. Pictured holding the award is Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City liaison to the BIS Builders Club, Lynne McAllorum, with President Mark Joseph. The BIS Teacher Adviser Jane Slotter (not pictured) spearheaded the project.

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Nominations for ‘16 Beauty Spot Awards deadline July 5

(June 24, 2016) The Ocean City Beautification Committee is seeking nominations in eight categories in which someone can win a 2016 Beauty Spot Award, including residential, condominium, retail, hotel, motel, commercial, restaurant and Boardwalk.

Only nominated properties will be judged. Help is needed by the Beautification Committee in finding those special properties that are evidence of civic pride and community beauty.

A property can be nominated by anyone – the resident or owner of a residence or business, a relative, neighbor, friend, customer or just a passerby. Once all nominations are in, the Beautification Committee will travel around town to view all the nominated properties.

Judging is based on plants, flowers, trees, shrubbery, grasses, design, layout, etc. that complement the property. Even those properties with little or no ground in which to plant

can imaginatively use containers, planters, window boxes, hanging baskets or something else to improve the “curb-side” appeal of their property can be nominated.

Also, those who make an effort to beautify unattractive areas such as dumpsters, electric boxes, etc., can be recognized. The winners, with their awards, will be presented in the fall during a Mayor and City Council meeting.

To nominate a property, call Donna Greenwood, chairperson, at 410-289-7060, mail nominations to OCBC, Department of Recreation and Parks, 200 – 125th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 or email to ocbeautification@hotmail.com before the July 5 deadline.

Include the property owner’s name, correct street address and a contact phone number, as well as nominator’s name with a phone number so that the location and information can be verified.

OC park earns Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor (June 24, 2016) Ocean City Recreation and Parks has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the third year in a row. According to TripAdvisor, among 52 attractions in Ocean City Northside Park reviewed as the No. 2 attraction coming in just behind Ocean City’s beach.

Now in its sixth year, the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience.

“Winning the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the third year in a row just underscores the confidence I have in our entire team at Ocean City Recreation and Parks and I couldn’t be more proud,” said OCRP Director Susan Petito. “We are very appreciative of those who took the time to complete a review on TripAdvisor.”

The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travelers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.

“With the Certificate of Excellence, TripAdvisor honors hospitality businesses that have consistently received strong praise and ratings from travelers,” said Heather Leisman, vice president of Industry Marketing, TripAdvisor. “This recognition helps travelers identify and book properties that regularly deliver great service.

TripAdvisor is proud to play this integral role in helping travelers feel more confident in their booking decisions.”

Northside Park is located on 125th Street, bayside, and is Ocean City’s largest and most popular park as well as home to the Recreation and Parks Department administrative offices. The 58-acre complex boasts three lighted softball/baseball fields, a lighted soccer field, multipurpose field, a foot bridge, mini-borrowing library, concession stands, accessible playground, picnic shelter, two piers, over 1 mile of walking/jogging paths and a state of the art outdoor exercise area.

Indoor facilities include a Community Center with 14,200-square-foot gymnasium, kitchen, community room, conference room, patio, sitting areas and a Sports Center annex with a 21,000-square-foot multi-use arena. Northside Park hosts more than 100 special events and recreational programs and activities each year for both residents and visitors to Ocean City.

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The Ocean City Recreation Boosters donate $15,050 toward Ocean City Recreation and Parks youth programs this summer. The Ocean City Recreation Boosters is a nonprofit, independent community organization made up of area residents and representatives from various local community organizations that join their talents and resources to support the youth recreation programs offered by the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department.

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Boosters support OC rec programs Continued from Page 67 munity organization made up of area residents and representatives from various local community organizations that join their talents and resources to support the youth recreation programs offered by the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department. The Ocean City Recreation Boosters is made up of an executive board, civic organizations and members-at-large.

Ocean City Recreation Boosters organize events and engage in fundraising activities that help to lower the fees for recreation programs offered to the area children.

Annual fundraising activities include Swing For Youth Golf Tournament, hot chocolate sales during Winterfest of Lights, St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Soccer Tournament T-shirt sales, wine booths at Springfest, Sunfest and Sunset Park Concerts, and other events.

The volunteers also offer their time and talents at a variety of events hosted by Ocean City Recreation and Parks, including the annual Halloween Spook Out and Easter Fun Shop, and athletic tournaments.

Ocean City Recreation Boosters are critical to the continued success of Ocean City Recreation programs and are always looking for more volunteers. For more information or to join, contact OCRP at 410-250-0125.

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(June 24, 2016) SHORE UP! Inc.’s Foster Grandparent Program is recruiting eligible, low- to moderate-income senior citizens ages 55 and older to volunteer in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester counties.

Foster grandparents volunteer with children/youth in their community, serving as mentors, role models and friends while receiving a tax-free stipend.

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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (June 24, 2016) After a three-year hiatus, the West Ocean City Farmer’s Market returned to the Tanger Outlets on June 16, rain or shine, as market organizer Paul Carlotta had promised.

“I’m very pleased with the turnout.

It was a steady turnout for all three hours, despite the crummy weather earlier,” said Carlotta, owner of Berlin Organics on Route 611. “We’ve gotten a great amount of approval.”

Roughly a dozen vendors set up shop in the parking lot right in the center of the Tanger Outlets to catch shoppers’ eyes with wares from vegetables to tea leaves. Despite afternoon clouds threatening some drizzle in the market’s first hour, the growers were undeterred.

“There’s not a lot of people coming through here, but there’s some trickling through,” said vendor Amy Betts

of Layton’s Chance Vineyard and Winery of Vienna, Maryland. “But it’s steady business.”

The gloomy weather also did not discourage a handful of shoppers from perusing the stands starting at 3 p.m.

One customer, Patty Lockett, enjoyed samples of blueberries from Bennett Orchards of Frankford, Delaware.

“Those should be illegal. They’re as good as sin,” she said.

The West Ocean City Farmers’ Market was originally slated to return for Memorial Day, but a cold front forced organizers to reschedule.

“There was a late frost that affected a lot of farmers and their fields. But other than that, it was quite easy to get it off the ground,” Carlotta said.

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Pure Blend Tea representative Kelly Carpenter, left, goes over some of the numerous blends offered to customer Julie Smith at the West Ocean City Farmer’s Market at Tanger Outlets last Thursday.

West Ocean City Farmer’s Market held every Thursday Continued from Page 73 and the old Superfresh grocery store.

The market enjoyed a successful first year in 2013, before it was forced to close from pressure from Superfresh, according to Carlotta. After the store closed down last year, he sprang into action.

“As soon as I got word, I launched the market again and reached out to the growers and Tanger Outlets,” Car-

lotta said. “People were excited for this, and they used to come here every week. It’s central to the West Ocean City community, and the growers here.

We’re going to be here every week, come rain or shine, until Labor Day.” The West Ocean City Farmer’s Market is held on Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/WestOceanCityFarmersMarket for updates.

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PEDESTRIAN SAFETY Tabitha Ernst works as a crustacean translator, relaying sage advice regarding pedestrian safety in Ocean City, last weekend on the Boardwalk, while her cohort, Geno Geno V, from Bulgaria, dons the crab costume. They were promoting the Walk Smart Use Crosswalks campaign.

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(June 24, 2016) SHORE UP! Inc. is taking applications for its Early Head Start and Head Start Programs.

Pregnant women and children ages birth to 3 are eligible for Early Head Start services. Head Start services are offered to children ages 3-5.

Both programs work with parents and children to promote the child’s development, prepare children for kindergarten and help the family function successfully.

Head Start offers center-based services at 15 facilities throughout the Eastern Shore. Early Head Start offers services through center-based and home-based options.

Children who attend Head Start/Early Head Start centers are fed nutritious meals and snacks through the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Transportation may be available. Call 410-749-1142, ext.

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COMMUNITY GARDEN Worcester County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic, left back, and State Sen. Jim Mathias, center back, join members from the Lower Shore Land Trust, along with a collection of area youth, for a ribbon cutting last Saturday to dedicate the new community garden in front of the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League of Ocean City, cuts the ribbon. The planting of the community garden in front of the Arts Center is the culmination of the Free Family Art Days grant from PNC where families gathered throughout the winter and spring to make a garden-themed project. The Ocean City Center for the Arts is the home of the Art League of Ocean City, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the visual arts in the Ocean City area through education, exhibits, scholarships, programs and community art events.

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MBS students take part in Marine Corp. Fitness event

(June 24, 2016) Students at Most Blessed Sacrament School recently participated in the Marine Corp. Fitness Challenge.

This event consists of five physical challenges: push-ups, sit-ups, pullups, standing long jump and a shuttle run. Each year, Lt. Col. Dick Tanner (USMC Ret.) and a group of eight to 10 retired Marines visit the school to administer the challenge events to students in grades second through eighth.

Students accumulate points based on their age group and the amount of reps performed for each challenge. At the end of the events, points were tallied and any student who amassed 250 points or above received a certificate, while the top three girls and boys in each grade received a bronze, silver, or gold medal.

Winners by grade: • Second grade: Boys: bronze Christian Hill, silver - Blake Danley, gold - Connor Smith; Girls: bronzeAubrey Stanislav, silver - Madilynn

Frey, gold - Chloe March • Third grade: Boys: silver - Dominic Piperno, gold - Niland Gallo; Girls: bronze - Mya Whittington, silver - Meredith Herbst, gold - Johanna Hallman • Fourth grade: Boys: silver - AJ Kolb, gold - Wesley Simmons • Fifth grade: Boys: bronze - Luke Mergott, silver - Adam Gardner, goldGriffin Jones; Girls: bronze - Kayla Brady, silver - Kayden Hamby, goldSandra Pawloska • Sixth grade: Boys: bronzeAshten Snelsire, silver - Ryan Kilroy, gold - James Barrett; Girls: bronzeCaroline Taylor, silver - Madison Tipton, gold - Grace Windon • Seventh grade: Girls: bronzeTaylor Barrett, silver - Mary Mergott, gold - Emily Selba • Eighth grade: Boys: bronzeDante Clubb, silver - Jagger Clapsaddle, gold- Eric Bontempo; Girls: silver - Sarah Engle, gold - Mikayla Denault

Students at Most Blessed Sacrament School recently participated in the Marine Corp. Fitness Challenge. Pictured are some seventh grade participants.

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MEET AND GREET Barbara Shoemaker, from Salisbury, has her U.S Air Force Thunderbirds program personally autographed by Capt. Angelina Urbina during a pre-Ocean City Air Show meet and greet, last Friday at City Hall on Third Street in Ocean City. The air show took place June 18-19.

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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., JUN. 24 Avery W. Hall Educational Center at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, 100 E. Carroll Street Salisbury, MD, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

This course provides young adults, ages 1114 years, with the safety information and skills needed to be a Safe Sitter including basic life-saving techniques, safety precautions to prevent accidents, how to summons help and tips on basic child care. The registration fee is $50. Partial scholarships are available based on need.

410-543-7781

SAFE SITTER COURSE

Bowen United Methodist Church, 8421 Newark Road, Newark, MD, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Platters cost $10 and include salt water trout, macaroni and cheese, green beans, corn bread, beverage and dessert. Proceeds benefit the roofing fund.

FISH FRY

BERLIN FARM SUPPLY AND PATTY JEAN’S BOUTIQUE RIBBON CUTTINGS

Berlin Farm Supply, 115 Broad St., Berlin, MD, 5 p.m.

Berlin Farm Supply will have their ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. Stop by and grab a burger made with Romarlan Farms beef, along with other refreshments. Patty Jean’s Boutique will have their ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. at 116 Broad Street in Berlin. chamberinfo@berlinchamber.og Columbus Hall (behind St. Luke’s Church), 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale.

410-524-7994

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO

Ocean City, Beach at 27th Street, Ocean City, MD, 8:30 p.m.

Free movie on the beach for the entire family, featuring “Remember the Titans.” Take a beach chair or blanket. Weather permitting.

410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326

MOVIE ON THE BEACH

SAT., JUN. 25 White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome.

410-641-7717, Ext. 3006

FARMERS MARKET

VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., Ocean City, MD, 8 to 11 a.m.

A $6 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

410-524-8196 Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visit 100 artists as they sell their works, lunch at the Artists’ Café and enjoy live music while children enjoy free art activities. Stop by the Art’s Alive Official Event Merchandise Tent for T-shirts, jackets, baseball hats, pins and more. Rain or shine.

410-250-0125

ART’S ALIVE

American Legion, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, MD, 10 a.m.

Registration is $10 and starts at 10 a.m., games begin at 11 a.m. Teams are luck of the draw. Cash prizes for first and second place winners. Food and drinks available for purchase. Auctions and raffles throughout the day. All of the proceeds benefit the group’s scholarship program.

410-641-3760

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

AARP Maryland is hosting this free shredding event. Limit of 6 boxes for shredding.

Also, collecting canned goods for two local food banks.

SHREDDING EVENT

Brandywine Senior Living at Fenwick Island, 21111 Arrington Drive, Selbyville, DE, 12 to 3 p.m.

The Barefoot Gardeners Club of Fenwick Island, De is hosting a small standard flower show, “Coasting Along.” The event is free and open to the public. Free transportation will be available via a shuttle from the Harris-Teeter parking lot on Route 54. ltwilley@comcast.net

FLOWER SHOW

GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

Annapolis Boat Sales, 10422 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD, 12 to 5 p.m.

The Open House will be from noon to 5 p.m., with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 1 p.m. All Worcester County business people (employers and employees) are invited to attend and take part in the ribbon cutting. Info: Walter George, 410-973-2552 or Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce, 410641-5306 The Freeman Stage, 31750 Lake View Drive, Selbyville, DE, 7 p.m.

Three-time Grammy-nominated Cuban music group Tiempo Libre to perform a mix of jazz harmonies, contemporary sonorities and seductive Latin rhythms. http://www.freemanstage.org

FREE CONCERT

SUN., JUN. 26 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT

Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City, 8:3011:30 a.m. Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children 8 and younger. Info: 410-5247930.

410-524-7930

BREAKFAST

Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visit 100 artists as they sell their works, lunch at the Artists’ Café and enjoy live music while children enjoy free art activities. Stop by the Art’s Alive Official Event Merchandise Tent for T-shirts, jackets, baseball hats, pins and more. Rain or shine.

410-250-0125

ART’S ALIVE

Friendship United Methodist Church, 10537 Friendship Road, Berlin, MD, 10:15 a.m.

Pastor PaulPastor Paul Klaiverwieden will bring the morning message. No tickets required, but a love offering will be taken.

410-641-2578

‘THE HOMELAND SINGERS’ IN CONCERT

Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department, 10709 Bishopville Road, Bishopville, MD, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A half chicken (4 pieces) costs $8 and full chicken (8 pieces) costs $14. Bake table available. For premade carryouts, call 443-235-2926

FRIED CHICKEN CARRYOUT

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 12 to 1 p.m.

Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients.

Rob, 443-783-3529

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

N. Division Street and Beach, Ocean City, MD, 9:30 p.m.

Lasers, lights, fireworks, music, special effect and more. Show times: 9:30 p.m., 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Free event.

800-626-2326, http://ocbeachlights.com

OC BEACH LIGHTS

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Group is a 12-step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. No initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 weekly.

Bett, 410-202-9078

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St. Matthews By-The-Sea UMC, 1000 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE, 7 p.m.

Featuring “The King’s Ambassadors.” Free and open to the public. A love offering will be taken for the artists. Info: Rita Williams, 302-436-1562 or St. Matthews Church office, 302-537-1402

GOSPEL CONCERT

MON., JUN. 27 Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5 to

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6:30 p.m.

Berlin group No. 169. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly.

Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083 Holy Trinity Cathedral, 11021 Worcester Highway, Berlin, MD, 5 to 7:15 p.m.

Welcoming kids ages 4-12 to Epic Sports, June 27 through July 1 from 5-7:15 p.m.

Each night there is a Bible story, as well as a real-life athlete or team story, songs, craft, games and dinner. Cost is $10 per child or $25 per family. vbsholytrinity@gmail.com, 410-641-4882

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Urban Nectar, 10019 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, MD, 5:30 p.m.

Workout starts by 5:45 p.m. Come workout with the famous trainers you’ve seen on T.V., such as Shaun T, Autumn Calabrese and others. Cost is $5. Take water and a mat (optional).

Sandy, 443-340-0988

LIVE BETTER FIT CLUB

Urban Nectar, 10019 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, MD, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Lessons and dancing. Cost is $8 per person.

BYOB. Sandy, 443-340-0988

LINE DANCING

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

The Delmarva Chorus, Sweet Adeline’s, meets each Monday. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome.

410-641-6876

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS

Ocean City, Beach at 27th Street, Ocean City, MD, 8:30 p.m.

Free movie on the beach for the entire family, featuring “Dolphin Tale.” Take a beach chair or blanket. Weather permitting.

410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326

MOVIE ON THE BEACH

TUES., JUN. 28 Starbucks, 1610 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, MD, 11 a.m.

The community is invited. Refreshments will be served.

Harrison Group Resort Hotels & Restaurants, 410-289-4444, http://www.facebook.com/ocmdstarbucks

FIRST “OC” STARBUCKS RIBBON CUTTING

Ocean Bowl Skate Park, 3rd Street and St. Louis Avenue, Ocean City, MD, 12 to 5 p.m.

Free skate day for pass holders. Live music, food and contests with prizes. Open to skaters 6 years and older. All skaters under age 18 must have a liability waiver signed by a parent or guardian in order to participate.

410-289-2695, http://www.oceanbowl.com

SKATE BOWL BASH

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 1 to 4 p.m.

The University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service is offering master gardeners to help with gardening questions.

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410-208-4014 Ocean Bowl Skate Park, 3rd Street and St. Louis Avenue, Ocean City, MD, 2 p.m.

Mostly free event. Skate contests, live music, vendors, concessions, giveaways and more.

410-289-2695

OCEAN BOWL SKATE BASH

Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 5 to 7 p.m.

Crabs and shrimp ordered between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays. Platters and other food available. Cash bar.

Every Tuesday through Aug. 30.

410-524-7994

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CRAB NIGHT

WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, MD, 5 p.m.

Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. dillon128@aol.com

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Holy Trinity Cathedral, 11021 Worcester Highway, Berlin, MD, 5 to 7:15 p.m.

Welcoming kids ages 4-12 to Epic Sports, June 27 through July 1 from 5-7:15 p.m.

Each night there is a Bible story, as well as a real-life athlete or team story, songs, craft, games and dinner. Cost is $10 per child or $25 per family. vbsholytrinity@gmail.com, 410-641-4882

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Berlin group 331. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. jeanduck47@gmail.com

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Bayside Chapel, 38288 London Ave., Selbyville, DE, 6 to 8 p.m.

The theme, “Submerged,” is all about how we can “Dive Deeper into God’s Word.”

Games, music, crafts and more. Register: 302-436-7585, http://www.baysidechapel.com

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Ocean City, Beach at 27th Street, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Events include sand castle contests, tug-ofwar, relay races and more. All activities are free. Parents are asked to stay with their children.

410-250-0125

FAMILY BEACH OLYMPICS

MARYLAND SALTWATER SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION MEETING

Ocean City Lions Den, 12534 Airport Road, Ocean City, MD, 7:30 p.m.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Guest are welcome.

WED., JUN. 29 KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m.

Meets every Wednesday. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m.

410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West

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Ocean City, MD, 12 p.m.

Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. dillon128@aol.com Pickles Pub, 706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 2 to 6 p.m.

Come dressed in your best tropical attire and ready for a luau. Reggae music with Kaleb Brown, tastings of 11+ pineapple beers, raffles, 50/50 and a chance to vote for the Pineapple Beer of the Year. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 at the door. First 50 purchased will receive a limited edition Palooza Hat. Also featuring $4 pineapple pints and food specials. Proceeds benefit the Believe in Tomorrow Foundation.

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Delaware Seaside Railroad Club, Clayton Crossing, 32422 Royal Blvd., Dagsboro, DE, 5 to 8 p.m.

Every Wednesday. See five layouts.

Bill Ziegler, wjziegler1@verizon.net, 302537-0964

MODEL TRAIN DISPLAY

Holy Trinity Cathedral, 11021 Worcester Highway, Berlin, MD, 5 to 7:15 p.m.

Welcoming kids ages 4-12 to Epic Sports, June 27 through July 1 from 5-7:15 p.m.

Each night there is a Bible story, as well as a real-life athlete or team story, songs, craft, games and dinner. Cost is $10 per child or $25 per family. vbsholytrinity@gmail.com, 410-641-4882

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and Carolina Beach music.

Meets every Wednesday. All are welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 302200-3262, http://delmarvahanddancing.com

DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB

Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard

by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m.

The group meets every Wednesday. kbates@taylorbank.com, 410-641-1700

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Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street and Sinepuxent Avenue, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m.

Every Wednesday. Located at the rear of the Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Food is available. Open to the public. No one allowed in the hall under 18 years of age during bingo.

410-250-2645

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Salisbury Fire Station #1, 1100 Beaglin Park Drive, Salisbury, MD, 7 p.m.

The Maryland Public Service Commission to hold a public hearing on Delmarva Power’s proposal to construct a new 138 kilovolt overhead transmission line through Wicomico and Worcester counties to the Maryland/Virginia state line. Case filings and associated pleadings in the matter are available in the electronic docket file (9393) which may be viewed or downloaded at www.psc.state.md.us. http://www.psc.state.md.us/public-comment-hearings/

PSC PUBLIC HEARING

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MOVIE ON THE BEACH

11700 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD, 8:30 p.m.

Free movie on the beach, featuring “Remember the Titans.” Take a beach chair or blanket. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be shown inside the hotel.

Ocean City Recreation & Parks, 410-2500125, http://www.oceancitymd.gov

THURS., JUN. 30 Ocean City Beach between the Pier and the Inlet, 806 S Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Great spectator event, as this year’s rookie class demonstrates its skills and participates in training exercises.

410-289-7556

OC BEACH PATROL ROOKIE GRADUATION

Berlin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 9715 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 9 a.m.

Bake goods and hot dog sale. White Elephant items are appreciated.

INDOOR YARD SALE

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m.

Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families.

410-251-8163

COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 2 to 3 p.m.

Providing physical and emotional support for survivors and caregivers to share personal experiences and challenges. Coping strategies also discussed.

Dawn Denton, ddenton@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-6419268

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

Urban Nectar, 10019 Old Ocean City Boulevard, Berlin, 3 to 6 p.m.

Featuring local in season produce, baked products, eggs, honey, kettle korn, soaps and more.

410-713-8803

FARMER’S MARKET

Clarion Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 4 to 7 p.m.

Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour.

Arlene or Kate, 302-436-9577 or 410-5240649

BEACH SINGLES

Holy Trinity Cathedral, 11021 Worcester Highway, Berlin, MD, 5 to 7:15 p.m.

Welcoming kids ages 4-12 to Epic Sports, June 27 through July 1 from 5-7:15 p.m.

Each night there is a Bible story, as well as a real-life athlete or team story, songs, craft, games and dinner. Cost is $10 per child or $25 per family. vbsholytrinity@gmail.com, 410-641-4882

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Open to the public.

410-289-3166, http://www.alpost166.org

BINGO

Snow Hill Fire Company, 4718 Snow Hill Road, Snow Hill, MD, 7 p.m.

The Maryland Public Service Commission to hold a public hearing on Delmarva

PSC PUBLIC HEARING

PAGE 79 Power’s proposal to construct a new 138 kilovolt overhead transmission line through Wicomico and Worcester counties to the Maryland/Virginia state line. Case filings and associated pleadings in the matter are available in the electronic docket file (9393) which may be viewed or downloaded at www.psc.state.md.us. http://www.psc.state.md.us/public-comment-hearings/

ONGOING EVENTS Assateague Island National Seashore, Berlin, MD Held Saturdays, June through September at 8 a.m. and Tuesdays, June through August at 8 a.m. Suitable for all levels including beginners and children, 8 and older. Take a beach towel and meet at the shade pavilion in the south end of North Beach parking lot of Assateague Island National Seashore.

Yoga is free. Park entrance fees are in effect.

443-614-3547, outreachAIA@gmail.com

YOGA ON THE BEACH

Jolly Roger Amusement Park, 2901 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, Aug. 6, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tickets cost $25 in advance or $30 if purchased Aug. 6. Tickets include full admission to Splash Mountain Waterpark and unlimited miniature golf (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and amusement rides at the 30th Street location only (2-6 p.m.) Proceeds benefit Atlantic General Hospital. Purchase tickets in person at the Atlantic General Hospital Cashier’s Office or at Ocean Pines Primary Care; from mobile device, text JAG to 41444 or online at www.atlanticgeneral.org/jollyroger. Tickets sold the day of the event until noon at Townsend Medical Center, 10th Street, Ocean City. Info: Susan Curtis, susanbcurtis@comcast.net, 443-235-2654.

JOLLY ROGER DAY

Tickets are now on sale for the Kiwanis Annual Summer Pancake Breakfast, held on July 9 at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 8-11 a.m. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children 5-11 years old, and free to those 4 and younger. Proceeds benefit local youth. Carryout also available.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance from members or by calling 410-208-6719.

KIWANIS TO HOLD PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., Ocean City, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Open daily, Monday through Saturday, year round. Located behind the church with a donation drop off room that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

410-289-4458

AUMC THRIFT SHOP

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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AEAmerican Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts.

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

■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 120th Street, Food Lion Shopping Center, 410-723-2500; 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out. Fast delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available.

■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding.

Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets.

Indoor and outdoor dining.

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

■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com / $$-$$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment.

■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott.

■ CLADDAGH ON THE SHORE, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-4200 / www.claddaghontheshore.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere specializing in steaks and seafood. Open for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday.

Take out available.

■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7263 / www.castleinthesand.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Beachfront, open-air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos, frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment, daily, May 5 through Sept. 25. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m., 2-for-1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting.

■ COINS, 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100 / www.coinspub.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Casual dining atmosphere for families.

Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m., 6 days a week and early bird 4-6 p.m., daily specials.

Closed Mondays.

■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials.

Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends.

■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Open Thursday at 4 p.m. for dinner. Open Friday-Sunday at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner.

Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch buffet. Friday and/or Saturday, live entertainment. Sunday brunch buffet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy Hour Thursday-Sunday, 4-7 p.m.

■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night.

Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carryout and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials.

■ DOUGH ROLLER, South Division Street & Boardwalk, 410-289-3501; 3rd Street & Boardwalk, 410-289-2599; 41st Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-9254; 70th Street & Coastal Hwy, 410524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dayton’s Boardwalk Famous Fried Chicken now available at 41st and 70th St locations. Off-season special pricing and online ordering now available at both Coastal Highway locations. Visit our website for more information.

■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating.

Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second Season & Daily Dinner Specials. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Dine In, Carry Out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm.

■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside.

■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL, 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990 / www.ocfishtales.com / $-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / FishTales is located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy.

■ FLYING FISH CAFE & SUSHI BAR, The Village of Fenwick, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0217 / www.flyingfishfenwick.com / $-$$ /V-MC-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Featuring the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and rolls plus creative and delicious small plates. Open daily at 4 p.m. for dinner.

Take-outs available. Closed Monday.

■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN, 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS / www.foxspizzade.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery.

■ GENERAL’S KITCHEN, 66th Street (under The Skye Bar), Ocean City 410-723-0477 / $-$$ / VMC-DIS / No reservations required / Open Thursday-Monday, 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Breakfast, House Specialty and The Original House of Creamed Chipped Beef, made from scratch. Juice, cereal, waffles, eggs, corned beef, hash browns, pancakes, bacon, sausage and more.

■ GROTTO PIZZA, 14th Street on the boardwalk, Ocean City 443-664-2617 / www.grottopizza.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s newest spot to watch people on the boardwalk, indoor dining and deck dining. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Open 7 days. 125th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1234 / Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Grotto Pizza is a family casual dining restaurant that specializes in award winning pizza and hospitality. The full menu includes pizza, pasta, sandwiches, subs, appetizers, salads, beer, wine, cocktails and Grotto Gelato.

Takeout available.

■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.weocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MC-

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AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs.

Open year-round.

■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads.

■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs.

■ HOOTERS, Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841 and 5th Street, Ocean City / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Open daily at 11 a.m. New menu. Burgers, salads, 12 wing sauces and seafood entrees. Tropical frozen drinks and Hooters cocktails. Large parties welcome. Call for private party information. Carry out available. Happy Hour daily, live entertainment every weekend.

■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends.

■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce.

■ KY WEST BAR & RESTAURANT, 5401 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-664-2836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Fine dining and casual fare. Top veal chop, seafood and pasta dishes. A fine dining side, as well as bar side.

■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant.

■ MACKY'S BAYSIDE BAR AND GRILL, 5311 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-723-5565 / www.mackys.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations / Children’s menu / Full bar / Macky’s is a rustic, open-air, waterfront, seafood restaurant and bar with a beautiful private white sandy beach. Open for lunch everyday at 11 a.m., happy hour from 3-6 p.m. and dinner until 10 p.m.

Lite fare until 1 a.m. Take out available.

■ MIONE’S PIZZA & ITAILIAN RESTURANT, Route 50 (Tanger Outlets), West Ocean City 410-213-2231 / www.mionesoc.com / $ / V-MCAE-DIS / Beer, wine / Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Come and enjoy family New York style pizza, subs and pasta. Daily lunch and dinner specials.

Eat in or carry out. 67th Street (Town Center), Ocean City 443-664-6635 / Beer, wine / Open 7 days a week at 11 a.m. Come and enjoy family New York style pizza, subs and pasta. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Eat in or carry out.

■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS, 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1984 / www.nickshouseofribs.com / $$/ V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks.

Open Monday through Friday, 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon.

■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969.

■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 and Seafood House, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1689 / PhillipsSeafood.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Traditional dining, buffet and carry out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5 p.m. All-you-can-eat buffet. Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring more than 75 items including snow crab legs, carving station, made-to-

order pasta, handmade crab cakes and so much more.

■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.

■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s newest spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving lunch and dinner in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day and all night every day available at tables and bar.

■ ROPEWALK - A FENWICK ISLAND OYSTER HOUSE, 700 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0153 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted except 6-9 p.m. / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family restaurant. Takeout available except between 6-9 p.m. Lunch and dinner served. Family friendly dining with a rotating oyster list and seafood creations paired with fresh fruit crushes and craft beer menu.

■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-5244900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.

■ SHENANIGAN’S IRISH PUB, Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, in the Shoreham Hotel, Ocean City 410-289-7181 / www.ocshenanigans.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Oceanfront dining.

Enjoy great food and delicious libations while enjoying the boardwalk’s sights and sounds. Irish music or dueling pianos top off the evening.

■ SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full Bar / Family friendly. Open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.; Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m.

Locally sourced, freshly prepared. Brick oven pizza, steaks, seafood, chicken and veal selections.

Daily lunch, happy hour and dinner specials.

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

■ TOKYO SEAFOOD BUFFET, 131st Street (formerly JR’S North), Ocean City 410-390-5939 / www.tokyoseafoodbuffetmd.com / $$ / V-MC-AE/ No reservations required / Full bar/ OC’s largest seafood, all-you-can-eat buffet featuring soups, raw sushi and sashimi, steamed and baked seafood along with classic Chinese entrees and many classic desserts and fruits. Friday through Sunday buffet features hot steamed snow crab legs. Open 7 days a week, 3:30-10 p.m.

■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian style restaurant with Italian style deli and pasticceria/bakery too. Just stop in for a look and a taste of some fresh prosciutto fresh loaves of Italian bread. Large circular bar with Happy Hour and check our Web site with our daily specials from our great menu including pasta, wood fired pizzas, delicious heros and catering.

Daily lunch special $6.95 plus take out service.

■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round.

Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily 7:30am to 9:00pm (Fri & Sat to 10pm). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season.

■ VINNY’S PIZZA & ITALIAN GRILL, 25th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 410-3903713 / www.vinnyspizzaanditaliangrill.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / Serving lunch and dinner. Italian food featuring subs and fabulous authentic Italian entrees. Hand tossed pizzas. Family friendly, eat in and carry out.

■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.

JUNE 24, 2016

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

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Castle in the Sand

Employment Opportunities

Looking for a fun Summer Job? Join us at Coconuts boutique Palms at the Castle in the Sand Hotel. Retail and food service position. Day and evening hours, available through October. Call 410289-6846, ask for Patricia or stop by 37th Street hotel office.

Come Join Our Winning Team!

Now accepting applications for the following positions!

Security Night Audit Maintenance Looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE

---Work At The BEACH...

Work With The BEST!!

Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.

Employment Opportunities:

Year Round, Full/Part Time: Line Cook, Server, Banquet Housestaff, Banquet Servers, Room Attendant (van will pick up in SBY), Condo Supervisor, Laundry, Bartender Seasonal: Server, Line Cook, Bartender

Free Employee Meal and Excellent Benefits.

Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept.

10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109

HELP WANTED

BILL OASS HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Is Looking For a Few QUALIFIED SUBS

Call Karen 443-880-5727

Retiree PT Carpenter

needed with own tools, flexible hours 3-4 days per week. Good references needed. Contact Gene Brewis with Harbour Island at 14th Street on the bay.

Nice place to work.

410-251-1423

Dental Receptionist Position

Looking for person with knowledge of dental terminology, dental insurance, good communication & keyboard skills.

Fulltime, M-F w/benefits.

Email resume to contact@atlanticdental.com or fax 410-213-2955.

OIL TECH/TIRE TECH Must have Front End alignment experience. Must be dependable for a Fast paced, busy shop only getting busier!! Hourly paid position, benefits and uniforms available. call 410641-3200 or fill out application at Racetrack Auto 10834 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811

EOE M/F/D/V

TOWN OF BERLIN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The Town of Berlin is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Administrative Assistant. This highly responsible position will report directly to the Town Administrator and work closely with department heads. Successful candidate will oversee the posting and maintaining of official notices, ordinances and public records. The candidate will prepare, organize and maintain all minutes of Mayor and Council meetings. Candidate must be well versed with MS Word, Excel, Power Point and modern office technology. Must be able to exercise sound judgment and must have the ability to be flexible with duties on a day to day basis. Candidate must be able to professionally interact with the public and all people they will have contact with. Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and post high school education is a must. Position requires a minimum of 5 years upper level administrative duties, preferably with a municipality. A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for up to three years of relevant experience.

Preference will be given to all resumes received by July 8, 2016.

Qualified candidates may submit their cover letter and resume to: jfleetwood@berlinmd.gov or mail to 10 William Street; Berlin, MD 21811.

EOE M/F/V/D

Positions available for full-time

• Carpenter • Laborer

Must have own transportation and valid driver’s license.

Apply in person.

Beachwood Inc. 11632 Worcester Hwy. Showell, MD 21862

HELP WANTED

CONDO INSPECTORS NEEDED. 410-723-0988

PM Chef

3 yr. experience required

occoastalemployment@ gmail.com Seasonal, PT help in Showell, MD

Hardworking, Dependable, Honest.

Primary responsibility, "Detail" inside/outside travel trailers and popup campers. Must be able to work outdoors & lift 50 lbs. Flexible hours.

Call 443-235-7117

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

Year Round • Restaurant Manager • Common Area Maid • Cook • Housekeepers • AM/PM Servers

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

WORKING CHEF

Ocean City, MD seeking working Chef for dinner.

Must have management experience, excellent culinary skills with creative specials, ability to supervise, work all stations on the line, computer literate and maintain high levels of sanitary conditions. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Top salary, benefits, & working conditions. Excellent employment references a must. Forward resume with salary requirements to: Restaurant Chef P.O. Box 3500 Ocean City, MD 21843

Excellent Benefits EOE M/F/D/V

Seeking Creative Expression Artist

Local Social Painting company is seeking an Artist to teach step by step painting classes of 15-35 people at a time. Must be at least 18 yrs. old w/reliable transportation & live in the OC area. Must be available to work 1-3 events per week.

Hours are from around 5-10 p.m. falling on weekdays & weekends. Great summer job for quick extra cash! Events pay around $50-$150 per event depending on class size.

Acrylic/fine arts painting skills a must!

Send resume/portfolio to Nancy at: nhawrylko@painting-the-town.com

HELP WANTED

Experienced Servers & Cook needed for year round position.

Apply in person: Alex’s Italian Restaurant, Rt. 50, West Ocean City.

Seasonal Lifeguards for Marina Pool

Full and Part Time positions available Apply in person Sunset Marina Harbor Master Office, 12911 Sunset Ave. Ocean City, MD 21842 or email office@ocsunsetmarina.com

TOW TRUCK DRIVER Must live near Berlin, Ocean City area to be able to reach our customers fast when they call. must have DOT medical card, CDL not required, but valid drivers license is, and a smart phone as we dispatch digitally. We are a fast paced business and only getting busier with summer coming. Come join our team!!

Benefits and uniforms available, call 410-641-3200 or fill out application at Racetrack Auto 10834 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811

2 CLEANERS WANTED

$300 for 5 hours that it takes to clean 4 apartments together, and outside. Blue Turtle Apartments are on 57th St. 2 bedroom and 1 bath each. Saturdays from 10 am till 3pm. Its 65 a unit, and $40 to clean up trash and cigarette butts etc. outside. If 1 or 2 apartments was not rented, deduct $65 each. Till Labor day. I want 2 equal co-workers, one to do the kitchen while the other one is doing the bathroom. Then each finishes the other stuff together till each apartment is done.

Same two people to work each week. No middle person agents allowed who keep ½ the money. No single applicants. Must be a 50/50 team. Must be a professional cleaner of many years. Must live in Ocean City. Sorry it`s my rule and I have my reasons. Must complete my personal “check-list” for each of the 4 apartments such as pull out very heavy couches from the wall and clean, change the air filters, empty vacuum pales, check belts, tighten loose door knobs etc. Must have smart phone to send photos of any issues. Must NOT have any other cleaning gig for Saturday. All cleaning supplies included.

See at www.BlueTurtle Apartments.com 410-422-4780 (Mr. Jim)

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HELP WANTED

Seeking Experienced Electricians & Experienced Helpers. Full Time-Top Pay. Call 410-213-1017 or fax resume to 410-213-1019.

QuickBooks experience a must. Part time. Work at home, online. Computer and IPhone savvy. Call 443-2351849.

GROUNDKEEPING. Reliable and own transportation. Good pay. Females are welcomed to apply. Call Donna 301712-5224.

HOUSEKEEPER

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HELP WANTED

Contractor Company in Ocean Pines, MD is looking for HVAC, Plumbing Technicians & Helpers. Start immediately. Great hourly pay plus sales commission. Call Marc, 302-682-1777.

Now Hiring Sales Reps and Promo Models. Paid Travel, Fun Atmosphere, Flexible Schedule. Part Time & Full Time Needed. High earning Potential for Year Round Employees. Paid Training. Commission + Bonuses. Please call 443-863-6645.

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HELP WANTED

BEACH STAND JOBS - Work on the beach renting umbrellas and chairs. 9 till 5. Full or part time. Call 410-726-0315.

Ocean City Law Firm has a position available for a Bookkeeper Responsibilities include accounts payable, bank reconciliation, weekly payroll, monthly attorney reports, quarterly tax reports, deposits. Must have knowledge of Quick Books, Trust Account Software and Title Express. To apply, please send resume to Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, LLP, 3509 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842.

EXPERIENCED CLEANER. MUST have OWN source of transportation AND cleaning supplies. Call Donna 443513-4024.

PGN Crabhouse 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Help Wanted Waitstaff, Kitchen Staff, Cooks Apply Within after 11:00 am

Contractor Company in Ocean Pines, MD is looking for Telemarketers/Sales Associates.

Start immediately. Pay: $8.25 per hour plus sales commission. Mon-Fri, 9-4pm. Serious inquiries only. Call Marc, 302-682-1777.

Century Taxi - Now hiring day & night shift taxi & shuttle drivers. Call 302-569-4959.

RENTALS RENTALS

1BR Apartment For Rent in Old Town OC. 1 person only. $750/mo. + utils & sec. deposit. NO PETS. Call 410430-4652.

1 Room Available. 3BR/2BA Luxury Condo w/tennis, pool & hot tub amenities. Walking distance to bus stop. $800 monthly includes everything.

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

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Berlin, 225 sq. ft. Office Space, $275/mo. includes utils. Warehouse Space for Rent. Approx. 600 sq. ft., $500/mo., utils. included. Two 120 sq. ft. Storage Sheds, each $95/mo. Call 410-7265471 or 410-641-4300.

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PUBLIC NOTICES McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 18 SEAGRAVE LA. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Marie A. Caldwell, dated March 23, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4902, folio 649 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., 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 Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JULY 11, 2016 AT 3:43 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., 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 $26,000 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 Co., 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

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 #15-616664) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-6/23/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 9900 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #2518 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Harvey J. Fischer, dated July 29, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4499, folio 629 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., 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 Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JULY 11, 2016 AT 3:44 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and described as Unit Number 2518 in the “Century I Condominium” 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 $45,000 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 Co., 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 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 #15-612824) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-6/23/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 76 BIRD NEST DR. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Steven M. Moran and Regina E. Moran, dated June 30, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4789, folio 303 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., 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 Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill,

MD 21863, on JULY 11, 2016 AT 3:45 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., 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 $27,000 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 Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 6% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

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

Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #15-616547) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-6/23/3t _________________________________

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PUBLIC NOTICES BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 304 Bay St. Berlin, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated June 10, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4461, Folio 336 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $319,920.00 and a current interest rate of 4.00000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JULY 12, 2016 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $38,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are ten-

dered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser.

All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer.

Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or

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PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-6/23/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 406 MAPLE ST. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated November 30, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4832, Folio 190 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $68,250.00 and a current interest rate of 4.27000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JULY 12, 2016 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $8,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court.

There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assess-

ments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser.

All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer.

Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest.

PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-6/23/3t _________________________________ GUY R. AYRES III, Assignee AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway; Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842

ASSIGNEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE COASTAL HIGHWAY AND CANAL FRONTAGE RESIDENTIAL AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE PROPERTY IN OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 Pursuant to a Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage under date of December 11, 1992 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland at Liber 1894, folio 565, et seq., as modified at Liber 2457, folio 226; Liber 2612, folio 164; Liber 2788, folio 550; Liber 3237, folio 599; Liber 4016, folio 199; Liber 4533, folio 545; Liber

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and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting Purchaser.

For further information, you may contact Guy R. Ayres III, Assignee, 410-723-1400.

OCD-6/16/3t _________________________________

Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 11:00 AM 101 Channel Buoy Road Ocean City, Maryland 21842

JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

5160, folio 568; Liber 5792, folio 218; and Liber 5925, folio 226 the above named Assignee, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on

the following property: ALL that property lying and being situate in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, designated and distinguished as Lot No. 1, in Section K-K, as shown on a plat entitled “Caine Keys II, which said plat is duly recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Plat Book F.W.H. No. 8, folio 4.

Together with all improvements erected there and appurtenant thereto.

The property will be open for inspection at 10:30 AM on the date of sale.

The subject premises are improved by a two story single family residence with professional office space, a two car attached garage with additional parking on the premises. The first floor contains a family room, kitchen, dining room, living room, bedroom, professional office space and a full bathroom and a half bathroom. The second floor contains a master bedroom with cathedral ceiling, full bath and walkin closet, 2 additional bedrooms, a full bath, washer dryer area with access to storage space above garage.

Part of the premises is adjacent to a canal.

Being all the property secured by the above referenced Mortgage.

The above described property is being offered for sale in an “AS IS” condition SUBJECT to all the covenants, agreements, conditions, easements and restrictions as may appear among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland.

TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) in cash or certified check will be required of the purchaser at the time and place of the sale. The balance in cash or certified check will be due upon final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, said balance to bear interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from the date of sale to the date of payment and shall be paid within twenty (20) days after the final ratification of the sale.

Time is of the essence for the Purchaser. All state and county real estate and personal property taxes, sewer and water charges, and all other public charges assessable on an annual basis shall be adjusted as of the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the Purchaser. The cost of title papers, recordation taxes, transfer taxes and recording fees shall be paid by the Purchaser. Possession will be given upon final ratification of the sale or upon payment in full of the purchase price, whichever occurs later. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price following ratification of sale, the deposit shall be forfeited

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE WAVES CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. 23-C-16-0400 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at The Waves Condominium building located at 13500 Coastal Highway, Oceanside, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2016 AT 9:00 A.M. Units 301 302 206 301

Time Intervals 23 27 11 33

Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each unit being part of The Waves Condominium as established pursuant to a Time Share Instrument recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and subsequent Amendments thereto, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records.

The property 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 warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be a cashier=s check payable to the Trustee named below.

Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser.

For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-6/16/3t _________________________________

Hofmeister, Breza & Leavers Executive Plaza III 11350 McCormick Rd., Suite 1300 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 410-832-8822

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE 2 COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS USED AS A GYM AND ENCLOSED PARKING Known As WORLD GYM 107 67TH ST. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Purchase Money Deed of Trust from Zeke’s World LLC, dated March 31, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5088, folio 749 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 sell at public auction ON THE PREMISES, ON JUNE 27, 2016 AT 12:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS thereon situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the Purchase Money Deed of Trust. Tax ID No. 10079519.

The property is believed to be improved by two free-standing buildings. The first building contains 8,800± sq. ft. and is used as a gym.

The building is believed to consist of the main gym area, reception area, offices, exercise room and locker rooms. The building is believed to be centrally heated and cooled. The second building contains 4,000± sq. ft. and is used for parking. The building is believed to consist of 2 drive-in doors and has 13± parking spaces.

The property is believed to be zoned LC-1 (Local Commercial District).

Lot size 18,000± sq. ft.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to all covenants, conditions, liens, restrictions, easements, agreements and rights-of-way as may affect same, if any and with no warranty of any kind.

TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $75,000 will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or certified check, or other form acceptable to the Substitute Trustees in their sole discretion. The deposit must be increased to 10% of the purchase price within 2 business days after the sale, and delivered to the office of the auctioneer in the same form as the initial deposit. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) days of the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) days of ratification, the deposit(s) may be forfeited and the property may be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any

surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. Interest to be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from date of sale to date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees in the event the property is purchased by someone other than the holder of the indebtedness. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason, there shall be no abatement of interest.

All taxes, ground rent, water, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges, assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser.

Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses for the property shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property.

Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. If the Substitute 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. Upon refund of the deposit to purchaser, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claims against the Substitute Trustees. The conveyance of the property by the Substitute Trustees to the purchaser at settlement shall be by Trustees’ Deed without covenants or special warranties.

The Substitute Trustees reserve the right to: (1) accept or reject any and all bids and to sell the property in any manner which the Substitute Trustees determines, in their sole discretion, may provide the highest yield to the secured party, (2) modify or waive the requirement for bidders’ deposits and terms of sale and/or settlement, and (3) to withdraw all or any part of the property from the sale prior to acceptance of the final bid.

The property will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and without any recourse, representations or warranties, either express or implied, as to its nature, condition or description. No representations are made as to the property. Neither the Substitute Trustees, nor any other party, make any warranty or representation of any kind or nature regarding the physical condition of, the description of, or title to the property. The property will be sold subject to any violation notices and subject to all conditions, restrictions, easements, covenants, encumbrances, and agreements of record and all terms, conditions, notes, and matters as set forth and described in the Deed of Trust. The purchaser is responsible for, and the property is sold subject to, any environmental matter or condition, whether latent or observable, if any, that may exist at or affect or relate to the property and to any governmental requirements affecting the same.

NOTE: The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is

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PUBLIC NOTICES offered for informational purposes only. Neither the auctioneer, the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, the Substitute Trustees nor their agents or attorneys make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of information.

PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS ARE URGED TO PERFORM THEIR OWN DUE DILIGENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY PRIOR TO THE FORECLOSURE AUCTION. For additional information, please contact the Substitute Trustees.

C. Larry Hofmeister, Jr., Craig B. Leavers, Stephanie H. Hurley, Kaitlin R. Smith, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-6/9/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 3501 Atlantic Ave., Unit #15 Ocean City, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Edward L. Mason, Jr. and Dolores J. Mason, dated March 9, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4911, folio 149 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on June 24, 2016 AT 12:40 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. 15 on the plat entitled “The Sea Village - Lots 1-5, Block 3, Ocean City, Wor. Co., Maryland - as shown on Isle of Wight Land Company Plat Recorded ODC 2-23 and Isle of Wight Land Co. Plat recorded ODC 2-4”, Tax ID #10053005 and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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 $100,000 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 Co. 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 ten-

dered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser.

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for 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 48447.

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-6/9/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 16 DOCKSIDE CT. OCEAN PINES, MD 21811

Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated September 2, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4532, Folio 135 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $348,000.00 and a current interest rate of 5.75000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JUNE 28, 2016 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $36,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser.

All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer.

Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification,

subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest.

PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-6/9/3t _________________________________ RAYMOND C. SHOCKLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON PA 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16535 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CLYDE F. BOWMAN Notice is given that Eileen Lee Bailey, 5100 NW 216th Street, Lawtey, FL 32058, was on May 31, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Clyde F. Bowman who died on May 14, 2016, 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 30th day of November, 2016.

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,

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PUBLIC NOTICES or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Eileen Lee Bailey Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 09, 2016 OCD-6/9/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16543 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LILLIAN T. TOWNSEND Notice is given that Susan Townsend Mullaney, 10101 Queen’s Circle, Ocean City, MD 21842; Tina T. Smyth, 5 Buchanan Road, Baltimore, MD 21212; Francis J. Townsend III, 6009 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21212; and John Rayne Townsend, 17809 LaFayette Park Road, Jonestown, TX 78645, were on June 03, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lillian T. Townsend who died on April 21, 2016, 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 3rd day of December, 2016.

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.

Susan Townsend Mullaney Tina T. Smyth

Francis J. Townsend III John Rayne Townsend Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 09, 2016 OCD-6/9/3t _________________________________ Alba Law Group, P.A., Attorneys 11350 McCormick Road Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600 Mark S. Devan, et al as Substituted Trustees VS. Norman Gregory Wilson IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-16-000084

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 9th day of June, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County that the sale of the property being described in the above-mentioned proceeding, known as 8404 Little Brown Road, Eden, MD 21822, made and reported

by Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 11th day of July, 2016, provided that a copy of this Notice be inserted in some newspaper in Worcester County once in each of three successive weeks on or before the 4th day of July, 2016.

The Report states the amount of sale to be $94,136.00.

Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court for Worcester County True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/16/3t _________________________________ Joshua D. Bradley Rosenberg Martin Greenberg, LLP 25 South Charles Street, 21st Floor Baltimore, MD 21201 JOSHUA D. BRADLEY, et al.

Plaintiffs, v.

STEPHEN F. FORNEY Defendant.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY Case No. 23-C-16000015

NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given this 8th day of June, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County that, the sale of the property described in the above-captioned proceedings, and commonly referred to as Lighthouse Sound, Lot No. 41, Worcester County, Maryland, Tax Account No. 05020549 (the “Subject Property”), will be ratified and confirmed, unless

cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 11th day of July, 2016, provided a copy of this Notice be published at least once a week in each of three successive weeks in some newspaper of general circulation published in Worcester County, Maryland, before the 4th day of July, 2016, next.

The report of sale states that the amount of sale for the Subject Property to be $210,000.00..

Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/16/3t _________________________________ Duane Morris LLP Laurie B. Goon, Attorney 111 S. Calvert Street, Suite 2000 Baltimore, MD 21202 410-949-2900 BAR-SGR, L.L.C. Plaintiff, v.

KATHY J. GORDON Defendant.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-16-0160 Action Involving Real Property

NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY ISSUED by the Circuit Court for Worcester County this 8th day of June, 2016, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, 200 N. Washington Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863, 202 N. Washington Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863, and 204 N. Washington Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863, made and reported by Laurie B. Goon, Trustee, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 11th day of July, 2016, provided, a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said county, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 4th day of July, 2016.

The report states the amount of sale to be $401,000.00.

Susan R. Braniecki Clerk Circuit Court for Worcester County True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/16/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

Michael D. Donahue and Denise D. Donahue Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C15001021

NOTICE

ORDERED, this 9th day of June, 2016 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 10507 Friendship Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 11th day of July, 2016 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 4th day of July, 2016, next.

The report states the amount of sale to be $124,767.42.

Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-6/16/3t _________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS HUDSON BRANCH AND FLOWER STREET OFF-LINE WETLANDS PROJECT TOWN OF BERLIN, MARYLAND The Town of Berlin, MD is soliciting bids for the construction of the Hudson Branch and Flower Street Off-Line Wetlands Project. Sealed bids must be submitted in accordance with the Bid Documents on or before Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 1:00 PM, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Potential bidders are encouraged to attend Pre-Bid Meeting which will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, Maryland.

Bid documents are available from DiCarlo Precision Instruments, Inc. 2006 Northwood Drive, Salisbury, MD 21801 (410-749-0112). All inquiries shall be directed to Darl Kolar, P.E., Project Manager, EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC at 410-641-5341 OCD-6/16/2t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al.

6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

DOROTHY M. MARTIN 212 Eleventh Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-15-000058

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 31st day of May, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property

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PUBLIC NOTICES mentioned in these proceedings and described as 212 Eleventh Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 4th day of July, 2016, 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 27th day of June, 2016.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $59,000.00.

Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/9/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16552 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH W. BAILEY Notice is given that Christopher J. Bailey, 11098 Biscayne Blvd., #401D, Miami, FL 33161, was on June 10, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joseph W. Bailey who died on May 19, 2016, 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 10th day of December, 2016.

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.

Christopher J. Bailey Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 16, 2016 OCD-6/16/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16553 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HERBERT J. SCHOELLKOPF Notice is given that Jeffrey H. Schoellkopf, 1196 Lincoln Gap Road, P.O. Box 237, Warren, VT 05674; and Scott W. Schoellkopf, 10744 Worcester Highway, Berlin, MD 21811, were on June 10, 2016 appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Herbert J. Schoellkopf who died on May 5, 2016, 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 10th day of Decem-

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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.

Jeffrey H. Schoellkopf Scott W. Schoellkopf Personal Representatives True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 16, 2016 OCD-6/16/3t _________________________________ MACKENZIE A. KANTRUSS ESQUIRE P.O. BOX 619, 604 EAST RIDGEVILLE BOULEVARD MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16555 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA ANN GRIFFITH Notice is given that Lisa Lynn Griffith, 13909 Mitchell Court, Mount Airy, MD 21771, was on June 13, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Patricia Ann Griffith who died on March 16, 2016, 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 13th day of December, 2016.

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.

Lisa Lynn Griffith Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 16, 2016 OCD-6/16/3t _________________________________ Dennis M. Twigg, Esquire Hoffman, Comfort, Offutt, Scott & Halstad, LLP 24 North Court Street Westminster, MD 21157

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 50125 Notice is given that the Orphan’s/Register of Wills court of Delaware County, Pennsylvania appointed Kathryn Fortner Klass, f/k/a Kathryn Ann Klass, 109 Brightling Way, Holly Springs, NC 27540 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Clarence L. Fortner who died on 02/29/2016 domiciled in Pennsylvania.

The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Dennis M. Twigg, Esquire whose address is 24 North Court Street, Westminster, MD 21157.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Harford County, MD and Worcester County, MD. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Kathryn Fortner Klass Foreign Personal Representative The Honorable Derek K. Hopkins

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PUBLIC NOTICES Register of Wills for Harford County 20 West Courtland Street, Room 304 Bel Air, MD 21014 Name of Newspaper: O.C. Digest Date of first publication: 6/23/2016 OCD-6/23/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Kenneth Savitz Caroline Fields Jennifer Rochino 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v.

Timothy Smith a/k/a Timothy J. Smith 5 Holly Court Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C16000139

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 17th day of June, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 5 Holly Court, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 18th day of July, 2016, 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 11th day of July, 2016. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $115,000.00.

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-6/23/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MD 21204 410-296-2550 File #: 448460 Edward S. Cohn Stephen N. Goldberg Richard E. Solomon Richard J. Rogers Michael McKeefery Christianna Kersey David W. Simpson, Jr. 600 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 208 Towson, MD 21204 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v.

Thomas Earl Chakalakis 511 Robin Drive, Unit 204 f/k/a 511 Eagle Drive

Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-16-000144

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 15th day of June, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 18th day of July, 2016, provided a copy of this notice be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 11th day of July, 2016.

The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $74,000.00. The property sold herein is known as 511 Robin Drive, Unit 204 f/k/a 511 Eagle Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842.

Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/23/3t _________________________________ Jon P. Bulkeley Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, MD 21842 Orleans Court Condominium Association c/o Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Plaintiff vs.

Samuel Young Jean L. Young 729 Peachtree Road Claymont, DE 19703 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MARYLAND FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CIVIL CASE NO. 23-C-16-0040

Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-6/23/3t _________________________________ J. Richard Collins, Trustee 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842 410-289-3553 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

NOTICE OF SALE OF CERTAIN TIME SHARE INTERVAL WEEKS Notice is hereby given this 16th day of June, 2016, that the sale of the certain time share interval weeks located at the Pointe on the Bay Condominium, 2209 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, as listed below and mentioned in these proceedings, and reported by the Trustee, J. Richard Collins, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 18th day of July, 2016, PROVIDED that this Notice be inserted in a newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 11th day of July, 2016.

UNIT WEEK PURCHASE PRICE 305 19 100.00 306 32 1,100.00 308 6 100.00 200 25 100.00 400 13 100.00 304 49 100.00 306 26 1,300.00 200 14 100.00 404 44 100.00 309 52 100.00 203 36 100.00 300 48 100.00 209 18 100.00 305 43 100.00 400 46 100.00 309 42 100.00 401 44 100.00 407 14 100.00 300 15 100.00 200 19 100.00 OCD-6/23/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

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ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, this 13th day of June, 2016, that the foreclosure sale of Orleans Court Condominium, Unit 35 (aka Unit 222), 14001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland, made and reported by Jon P. Bulkeley, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 18th day of July, 2016, provided a copy of this Order is published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once in three successive weeks, before the 11th day of July, 2016.

The Report states that the total proceeds form the sale of the property to be Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars *$17,000.00).

Susan R. Braniecki CLERK, CIRCUIT COURT True Copy

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 16558 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WALTER T. YATES Notice is given that Carolyn Yates, 8 Annapolis Court, Berlin, MD 21811, was on June 14, 2016 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Walter T. Yates who died on May 25, 2016, 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 pub-

NOTICE

lication 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.

Carolyn Yates Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: June 23, 2016 OCD-6/23/1t _________________________________

NOTICE Town of Berlin Public Hearing Ordinance 2016-05 The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin will hold a Public Hearing at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 27, 2016 at 7 pm in the Council Chambers, in Town Hall, 10 William St. Berlin, Maryland for the purposes of amending Chapter 4, Article II, Dogs, Section 4-19 and 20.

Copies of the complete Ordinance may be obtained at the address above during regular business hours, or by calling 410-641-2770.

OCD-6/16/2t _________________________________

NOTICE Town of Berlin Public Hearing Ordinance 2016-06 The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin will hold a Public Hearing at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 27, 2016 at 7 pm in the Council Chambers, in Town Hall, 10 William St. Berlin, Maryland for the purposes of amending Chapter 22, Article III, Parks, Section 22-49, “Rules and Regulations” §(3).

Copies of the complete Ordinance may be obtained at the address above during regular business hours, or by calling 410-641-2770.

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PUBLIC NOTICES OCD-6/16/2t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 16562 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARK LEONARD LUKAS Notice is given that Mary Jo Keenan Lukas, 34 Harlan Trace, Berlin, MD 21811, was on June 17, 2016 appointed personal representative of the small estate of MARK LEONARD LUKAS who died on May 13, 2016, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in

the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of

the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Mary Jo Keenan Lukas Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County

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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 6, 2016 6:30 PM 1. Approval of Minutes – June 1, 2016 2. 21 Jefferson Street – Requesting a variance for the reduction of the front yard setback Applicant: Habitat for Humanity Any questions regarding the above agenda items shall be directed to the Berlin Department of Planning and Zoning at 410-641-4143.

Any persons having questions about the above-referenced meeting or any persons needing special accommodations should contact Dave Engelhart at 410-641-4143. Written materials in alternate formats for persons with disabilities are made available upon request. TTY users dial 7-1-1 in the State of Maryland or 1-800-735-2258 outside Maryland.

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HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION July 06, 2016 – 5:30 PM Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Agenda Adoption 3. Approval of Minutes: June 1, 2016 4. 26 Broad Street- requesting a white vinyl picket fence 5. 101 William Street - exterior renovations, signage and new door 6. 103 S. Main Street - Change of Color to shutters & front door, replacing windows 7. Comments from the Public 8. Comments from Staff 9. Comments from the Commissioners 10. Comments from the Chairman 11. Adjournment.

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Commentary

Sound and fury signifying nothing

Beach Patrol Capt. Butch Arbin was severely reprimanded this week by his supervisors. Then again, he wasn’t.

Considering the explosion of invective directed at Ocean City officials following their strong condemnation last week of Beach Patrol Capt. Butch Arbin’s internal “Target” email, it’s no wonder they’re not saying this week what kind of sanction, if any, they imposed on the 40-year lifeguard veteran.

Arbin, for those unfamiliar with the story, issued an email to his staff last week directing them to use the restrooms appropriate to their DNA. Those who were unsure of the latter, he said in an apparent reference to an earlier attempt at humor by a male staff member, should go to Target, which has a policy that allows transgender personnel to use the restroom that corresponds to their gender identities.

Soon after someone leaked the email to metropolitan newspapers and City Hall’s subsequent public promise to punish Arbin, email and social media postings from the East Coast to the Midwest blistered city officials for their stance. Some of the comments directed at resort officials were harsh beyond description.

This week, however, city officials will say only that Arbin’s case was handled “administratively” as a personnel matter.

What that means, aside from nothing at all, is that city officials hope this business will slip quietly beneath the waves.

It won’t be quite that easy. Now, rather than satisfy one side of the bathroom politics debate, the city has appeased neither those who demanded stern action against Arbin, nor those who defended him.

Understandably, the city wants to protect its public image, but reacting so forcefully initially to Arbin’s unfortunate miscue only to follow up with no comment leads people to speculate whether officials meant what they said, or, to put it in the vernacular, were just saying.

In the meantime, the city’s political strategy in this instance hinges on the impossible premise that hundreds of people, including the Beach Patrol, others in the city’s employ, their friends, family and the City Council itself can keep a secret.

What did Benjamin Franklin say, “Three people can keep a secret if two of them are dead?”

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Letters to the editor Thanks for teaching youth how to fish

Editor, The Ocean Pines Anglers Club held a successful Teach A Kid To Fish event on Saturday, June 18 and wants to thank our sponsors, the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club and the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association (MSSA) for proving financial support for this event.

We also thank the Maryland Natural Resources Police for providing all sorts of handouts and helpful information booklets for the kids, the Ocean Pines Fire Department for safety standby and the Ocean Pines Association for great logistic and advertising support.

Walt Boge, Administrator Ocean Pines

Everyone’s rights should be valued

Editor, I don't think [Ocean City Beach Patrol Capt.] Butch Arbin's email violates the Fairness to Marylanders Act at all.

I know the man and have always known him to be a great guy and one that generally cares about every mem-

ber of society. While transgendered people have rights, we must not forget there is a very significant portion of the population called women that also have rights.

There is also a large portion of those women who want the peace of mind of using restroom and locker facilities in private and not being walked in on by men.

I think this is what was being addressed. Perhaps a third restroom needs to be added to quiet the critics and give everyone the facilities they need? Maryland is a great state and a great place to live and so is Ocean City.

Let's respect the privacy of our women and keep our children safe and do so without harm or interference to the rights and needs of other citizens.

Joe Schneider Ocean City

Traffic light might not solve problems

Editor, As a weekday commuter on US-50, I would like to thank the Maryland State Highway Administration for planning to improve the US50 intersection at Sixty Foot Road near Pittsville, Maryland. On a daily basis, I see

crossing and merging traffic fail to stop or yield to traffic on US-50.

However, I fail to see how the proposed improvements will reduce the accident rate.

It will also create a new rear end collision hazard on US50, as through highway traffic suddenly has to stop at a new signal.

Preserving the free flow of traffic is vital to the future successes of Ocean City and the region. By adding more traffic signals, the free flow of traffic down the highway is impeded. When looking at the existing corridor, I see a well maintained right of way that bypasses town centers, and also has limited access point already.

This stretch of corridor should be upgraded to interstate standards — such as near Vienna, Maryland.

Instead of adding a traffic light and lengthening turn lanes, this intersection should be improved with an overpass. Ramps should be added to connect US-50 with Sixty Foot Road. Main Street extended and Friendship Road crossings should be closed. The next two intersections eastward and westward should be studied for possible closure.

Continued on Page 94

We’ve lost steering, captain

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Letters to the editor Continued from Page 93 The proposal to add yet another traffic light will not improve safety at this intersection. It will simply increase travel times in the region.

However, building a safe overpass, and closing adjacent crossings will.

Ben Davis Ocean City

New powers needed by police officers

Editor, As a year-round resident of Ocean City, I wanted to express my support for the recently publicized proposal which would deem it unlawful for persons to not comply with our local police officers’ initial warnings to cease and desist behavior.

Much of the time, all an individual may need is a warning to cease behavior. In cases where warned behavior does not cease, it should be taken more seriously.

If an officer should, let's say, warn an individual for operating an electronic device while driving, then a week later is caught again, the citizen in my opinion should be given a citation automatically. Having been warned about this very activity a few years ago, I learned from that experience and have ceased talking on my phone while driving.

Thank you Capt. [Kevin] Kirstein for proposing such an ordinance and thank you city council for the support thus far that has been publicized.

Doug Antos Ocean City

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I have that problem from time to time. Rather than take me to starboard, let’s say, where the real work might be waiting, the rudderless brain says, “Look! Something shiny!” and off I head to uncharted territory.

The internet, which as of this month, according to the Associated Press, is spelled with a lower case “i” even though spellcheck in every software program on the planet insists on capitalization … … speaking of auto-correct functions on computers and smartphones, it’s unsettling when you send a text to someone referencing their new carbfree diet and it comes out, “How you doing with the crabs?”

See what I mean? Completely irrelevant. As I was saying, the internet is partially to blame, especially when it’s set up so you receive on-screen Breaking News alerts that frequently pertain to totally useless topics.

I was working on a heavy project last week, when it appeared on my screen: “New Glass Sliding Board Soars Over City.” Even though spreadsheet functions require serious atten-

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tion, the mental rudder doesn’t answer the helm.

“For $33, you can ride down a 45foot, see-through glass sliding board suspended 1,000 feet above downtown Los Angeles,” the alert says.

“The slide is something fresh and never been done before,” said an officer of the company that owns the U.S. Bank Tower, where the Skyslide begins on the 70th floor.

All I know, given a little problem I have with heights, it wouldn’t be fresh for long if I was on it, which brings to mind the possibility that there might be problems with the see-through business as time wears on.

But back to the spreadsheet … and another distraction.

“Have you ever wondered if driverless cars in Pennsylvania would be programmed to automatically make left turns from the far right lane?” someone asked.

“No,” I replied, “but I’m pretty sure if driverless cars were made on the Eastern Shore, they would automatically hang in the left lane of a dual highway no matter what.”

It occurs to me, however, as wonderful as it might be to have an autopiloting car, that provides just one more opportunity for the aimless brain to wander off to a completely different destination.

And now, back to the spreadsheet … or not.

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