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Markers to be placed on 32 areas Continued from Page 14 register. Signups would begin at 9 a.m. on a given Monday, for spaces to be used the following Monday through Thursday. Likewise, signups for the following Friday through Sunday would begin at 9 a.m. the preceding Friday. The idea, the city says, is to cut down on congestion on the Boardwalk’s most crowded stretch. The city believes the regulation meets previous court mandates, which have ruled against the city, for limiting freedom of speech, since anyone not taking part in the rotation system will still have an opportunity to express themselves – just north of Ninth Street.
The new legislation also enacts a number of use restriction not only over the designated spaces from Ninth Street south, but also from Tenth Street north, where performers are allowed to operate on any of the open areas at street-ends without going through the City Hall. The new policy was formulated after several months of hearings by a city task force, appointed to address the street performer issue, and advised by constitutional law firm Venable, LLC. Venable was hired to advise the city in the wake of several lawsuits that threw out the city’s previous licensing system for street performers on First Amendment grounds. In a
2011 ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Ellen Hollander found that Ocean City’s licensing policy did not serve any codified public need, other than for the city to hold leverage over street performers. The plaintiff in that case, spraypaint artist Mark Chase, was appointed as a member of the recent city task force on the matter, although he objected to many of the committee’s findings. The regulations also exempt any group distributing expressive materials, but not vending them, such as political groups distributing fliers or buttons. All other performers, whether seeking compensation or not, must comply.
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Hours: Monday-Friday 8-4:30 Tidewater Dermatology is pleased to announce our opening in Berlin, MD. Our physicians, board-certified dermatologist sisters Erin and Anne Spillane, are excited to welcome you to the practice.
Dr. Anne Spillane is a board-certified dermatologist. She received her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore Maryland, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Cornell University. She completed her residency at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium in San Antonio, Texas where she received the Maj. David S. Berry Outstanding Resident award, an award bestowed upon the top graduating Army resident at SAUSHEC. Dr. Anne served on active duty as a physician in the U.S. Army for 8 years, including a deployment as a dermatologist in Afghanistan. She has served as a staff/attending physician at Brooke Army Medical Center, in San Antonio, TX, and also as the Chief of Dermatology and the Chief of Specialty Clinics at Fort Meade, MD. Dr. Anne’s expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers/skin cancer screening, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of common dermatologic disorders such as acne, psoriasis and eczema, disorders of the hair and nails, and rheumatologic diseases affecting the skin. She also has a keen interest in cosmetic dermatology, with an emphasis on topical products and minimally invasive treatments such as chemical peels and laser surgery to combat the effects of photo-aging. Outside of work, Dr. Anne is the proud mom of four beautiful and boisterous children. As a daughter, mother, sister, and wife, she values the importance of family and derives great satisfaction from participating in the healthcare of her patients and their family members.
JULY 17, 2015
Drugged man slams into pole on Balt. Ave.
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (July 17, 2015) Ocean City police officers arrested Zachary Long, 28, of Ocean City after he crashed his car into a telephone pole early Wednesday morning in the area of Seventh Street and Baltimore Avenue. Upon arrival, police observed the impact from Long’s car broke the pole in two, with the upper half found in the first lane. According to police, the vehicle must have left the roadway, traveled onto the sidewalk and struck the telephone pole. When police spoke with Long, they noted his speech was slurred, eyes were bloodshot and he appeared drowsy as though he was having difficulty staying awake or standing up. According to the report, Long told the officer he was prescribed methadone, but had not taken the drug in 24 hours. Due to the circumstances of the collision and Long’s statement about methadone, police requested he perform a series of field sobriety tests, which he was allegedly unable to perform successfully. He was placed under arrest for driving under the influence of drugs and taken to the Public Safety Building. Long blew zeros during an alcohol concentration test and after a drug recognition evaluation, police concluded he was under the influence of a pain relieving narcotic. He was charged with six offenses including failure to control speed to avoid a collision, driving a vehicle on the sidewalk and driving while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance.
Dr. Erin Spillane is a board-certified dermatologist, who holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Cornell University and earned her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore Maryland, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. She completed her dermatology residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Erin is proud to have served as an active duty U.S. Army physician for 8 years, most recently as the Chief of Dermatology at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, NC. During her tenure at Fort Bragg, Dr. Erin completed a tour in Afghanistan, serving as the Theater Consultant for Dermatology in support of Operating Enduring Freedom. Her primary areas of expertise include medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology, with an emphasis on the treatment and prevention of skin cancers and photo-aging, skin cancer screening, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of common dermatologic disorders such as acne, psoriasis and eczema, disorders of the hair, and rheumatologic diseases affecting the skin. She also has an interest in cosmetic dermatology, with an emphasis on topical treatments and minimally invasive interventions such as chemical peels and laser surgery to combat the effects of photo-aging. Dr. Erin is a proud wife and mother. She enjoys the outdoors and horseback riding, and is treasuring her new-found experiences of life on the Eastern Shore.
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