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Homeless more visible this season Indigent population stable, but more frequently sighted on Boardwalk by tourists By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) Ocean City officials have made the homeless population a priority, now that residents and visitors have spotted them more frequently on the Boardwalk this summer. “We have a plan that’s ongoing, from an operations standpoint, on how we’re addressing this issue,” Police Chief Ross Buzzuro told the council during the Sept. 18 session. “We’ve been very proactive throughout the summer and that is something we’ll

continue.” Earlier this month, Mayor Rick Meehan and Councilman Wayne Hartman asked Ocean City Police to keep an eye on the people who camp out on the boards. The City Council received several complaints on the matter, raising questions whether the homeless population is rising or harassing behavior is becoming more apparent. But Bruce Young, who runs Shepherd’s Crook food pantry, said the homeless population has always been here — it’s just that more people see them. “Right now, I can walk down to the Boardwalk and see a few of them by the Caroline Street Comfort Station,” he said. “They like to go there to get

out of the sun and it’s a bathroom. I’d say there’s about eight homeless people that live here year-round that we serve. Traditionally, we see 50 of them between May and October.” Shepherd’s Crook operates like a supermarket out of a small space on South Baltimore Avenue, five days a week. Every morning, guests quickly sign in and line up in front of a volunteer to get their daily rations. Neat rows of canned and packaged food, and toilet paper and bottled water, sit on wire racks behind the volunteer station. Next to the food distribution center, there’s a card table filled with frozen breakfast sandwiches, hot coffee and iced tea. Some guests, including the homeSee FEW Page 3

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) Resort officials hired prominent Maryland lobbyist Bruce Bereano earlier this month to help get out a simple message about wind farms: move them out of sight. “I’d rather have him working for us than against us,” Councilman Wayne Hartman said. “It’s important to make it clear that we’re not against the wind farms. It can be done in a way that works for everyone.” Bereano, who has lobbied state lawmakers for special-interest groups for three decades, is the second-highest paid lobbyist in Annapolis. He was interviewed and hired by the mayor and council during a lengthy closed session on Sept. 12. The vote to bring on Bereano was apparently unanimous. Bereano signed a one-year contract for $65,000, which expires on Aug. 31, 2018. The contract includes a cap of $750 for expenses, such as mileage and parking fees. Councilmen Tony DeLuca and Matt James said Bereano’s experience would be crucial in Ocean City’s fight to move the turbines 23 miles offshore. “There is one chance to do this right, and there’s no one better at a state and federal level,” DeLuca said. “He knows everyone in Annapolis, he has the reputation, and he’s the right man for the job.” “He’ll be helpful to get our stance out there,” James added. “A lot of people ask us [the council] why we’re against green energy – and we’re not. We just don’t want to see the turbines.” When the Public Service Commission (PSC) approved two wind farm projects off the coast of Ocean City, many voiced concerns over the potential visual pollution the turbines could create. The U.S. Wind project See VISITORS Page 4

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Few public places left for transients in town Continued from Page 1 less and J-1 visa students, quickly load up a plastic bag for the day. Others take their time, sit down and enjoy a meal, or a conversation with another guest or volunteers. Young said in the height of summer, Shepherd’s Crook serves about 100 guests — including the “seasonal homeless” population. “There’s somewhere between 15 and 20 people that sleep on the Boardwalk in the summer. Those are people in their 20s and 30s that came here for work, and couldn’t find anything, or their partner just left them here high and dry,” he said. “They’re not destitute, but they’re a little lost.” This type of homelessness is not a new issue to Ocean City. People used to sleep at the “Underwood Hotel” — slang for sleeping under the Boardwalk. When the City Council made it

illegal to sleep on the beach after 10 between June 1 and Sept. 12. Of that p.m., the homeless moved to the amount, 46 calls for service were made overnight buses until that service was by citizens. The primary offense in cut. those reports are alcohol violations, Finally, some slept in the shrubbery disorderly conduct and other petty at Sunset Park. Last crimes. year, the city posted “The fact that the signs at the down- ‘We’re well aware of the issue number of incident town park listing opand we try and reach out to reports completed erating hours, by officers is signifithem, but we can’t force formally making cantly higher than them to seek help.’ overnight stays citizens, shows that there a crime. Diakonia Executive Director our officers are “There’s been proactive with their Claudia Nagle things done over the enforcement,” Poyears to disrupt lice Public Affairs them. Now we see them, because Specialist Lindsay Richard said. there’s not many places left — and “Nearly every morning our officers there’s not that many people here in conduct routine checks where we the winter to see them,” Young said. know that the homeless congregate, Ocean City Police’s “proactive” ap- primarily to make sure that they are proach has resulted in 93 incident re- safe and healthy, but also [to] ensure ports regarding homeless individuals they are not violating any laws or or-

dinances.” Ocean City Police are also working in tandem with the Worcester County homelessness council, one of several launched across the state by Gov. Robert Ehrlich years ago. Ocean City Police have made rounds with council members periodically to try and provide resources to homeless individuals. Diakonia Executive Director Claudia Nagle said her organization also reached out to the homeless population with the homeless council in January. During that tour, 35 unsheltered people were identified throughout Worcester County. “We’re well aware of the issue and we try and reach out to them, but we can’t force them to seek help,” she said. “We’re working with several initiatives, like Shepherd’s Crook, and See DIAKONIA Page 4

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tion, but I did once [recognize] a woman that came in here regularly. She fell into a bad crowd and tried to rob someone for his cigarettes. “It took me a long time to realize that I can’t save or change people,” Young continued. “But I can be part of God’s plan and help them in this way.” Increasing the amount of affordable housing in the summer could help the homeless population, particularly in Ocean City when rental prices skyrocket to cater to the vacation market. Diakonia is currently planning a housing project on Route 611, in addition to the organization’s 35 beds at its existing facility. “Every community deals with homelessness, and ours is relative,” Nagle said. “It’s prevalent in the summertime, but there’s serious concerns for the year-round group. But it’s a problem we’ve always faced — whether it’s visible or not.”

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showed 75 percent of 671 Maryland residents surveyed said seeing wind turbines on the horizon from the beach would make “no difference” regarding their decision to vacation in Ocean City. Twelve percent of people said the turbines would make them “most likely” to vacation in the resort. Hartman said the council’s concern is for the people that invest in Ocean City’s property. “There’s people here that buy a second home and pay a lot of money to see that sunrise on the beach. Putting turbines between that person and the sunrise will obstruct the view,” he said. “We don’t know what the impact will be, and we don’t want that fear.” Wind energy representatives estimated the cost to move the turbines back at $1 million per mile, to extend transmission lines.

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Public Works, OCPD account for small turnover increase

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) Although it remains to be seen whether working Ocean City’s weekend events is directly causing police officers and public works employees to seek employment elsewhere, the town, overall, has logged a few more departures this year over last. “We have certain divisions that are pushed to the limit during the peak summer and the shoulder season,” Public Works Director Hal Adkins said. “Some of my staff are here seven days a week, because that’s what it takes to run the number of events planned on weekends, and do their core duties — but I can’t say we lose people over it.” Last week, the council discussed limiting officer assistance for some special events on weekends, as it limits their free time. Seven officers left last year, citing quality of life issues. City officials said that some departing officers pointed to working weekends as the problem. Thirty-three city employees left their jobs in 2016, with a majority of them at either the Public Works or Police departments. Last year Public Works lost 11 of its budgeted 193 fulltime employees. Of those, five retired and six people “separated,” by resigning, dying or being discharged. “The retirement rate does not surprise me at all, since I have employees that work here for 30 years,” Adkins said. “As for the separations, three people came to fill one position but left over time because the job wasn’t what they thought it would be. The other three that left were in Boardwalk maintenance and there were some concerns with working too many hours.” In comparison, Ocean City Police had 10 people leave the ranks, including civilian staff, of its 132 employees.

None of those employees retired. Other government departments logged low numbers for turnover in comparison. The Fire Department, including emergency medical services and the Fire Marshal’s Office, had four people leave. Three of those employees retired. General government employees lost three staff members, and Recreation and Parks had two employees retire. The convention center, communications department and information technology all lost one staff member. Those departments, however, aren’t as busy during the summer like police or public works. Both departments bring on several seasonal staff; this year police brought on 140 officers and public safety aides. Public Works sought 87 people to fill laborer positions this summer. The help is needed, Adkins said, because the department is kept busy with prep work for several summer events in addition to their core duties like trash collection, Boardwalk sweeping and striping streets. “There is a level of burnout, and I acknowledge that,” Adkins said. “During staff meetings, we reinforce that we’re right there with them, but this is what it takes to get the job done. With the number of events added, one must acknowledge that we’ll reach a breaking point unless we give up those duties sooner or later.” This year so far, 36 employees separated from the Ocean City government. Eight Public Works employees retired and five employees separated from the department. Ocean City Police lost 12 employees including civilian staff members and retirements. Human Resources expects to fill eight vacant officer positions by Jan. 1, 2018, pending background checks on candidates.

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Police dept. ‘know what to expect’ for H2Oi weekend

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) As predicted, the Volkswagens and Audis that typically attend the H2O International (H2Oi) car show came to Ocean City this week despite the formal event’s postponement, and resort officials say they are ready for them. “The police know what to expect, and we will be doing our best to ensure all our ordinances are obeyed,” Mayor Rick Meehan said earlier this week. “We will be issuing tickets, not warnings, for driving violations and disruptive behavior.” H2Oi is traditionally scheduled for the last weekend of September at the Fort Whaley campground in Whaleyville, but several car enthusiasts host fringe events in the resort. In the past, the event brought heavy traffic, numerous calls for service to police and some property destruction. Last year, OCPD reported 1,222 traffic stops between Thursday and Sunday, nearly double the 680 reported the year before. However, more than 1,000 stops were logged in 2014. In 2016, fifteen traffic collisions were reported, again up from eight the year before, but back up to 15 in 2014. The show’s cancellation apparently did not deter enthusiasts, as the cars zipped up and down “the strip,” or Coastal Highway, as early as Tuesday.

Several people on the official H2Oi 2017 Facebook page goaded others into performing burnouts and other tricks so they could be seen on the City Watch cameras. Dozens of events are featured on the Facebook page, including H20i Static Struggle Cruise on Saturday morning from 17th Street north and various car meet-ups uptown. Police Chief Ross Buzzuro said in a press release that his department is continuing to coordinate with longstanding partners this week including state police, the Maryland Transportation Authority, and Worcester County, Wicomico County and Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Offices. “Due to the increased number of visitors, [residents] can expect to see an increased police presence during this event,” Buzzuro said in a press release. “We want all visitors to enjoy our resort town, but do so in a safe manner and with respect to our laws and local ordinances.” Common traffic violations during motor events include speeding, reckless driving, negligent driving, and spinning wheels. These violations carry fines ranging from $70 to up to $530 and up to six points assessed by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration to a driver’s license. Ocean City Police advise visitors to keep public sidewalks clear for pedes-

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Despite the H2Oi car show being postponed, several car enthusiasts planned online that they would come to Ocean City anyway. Resort officials said that OCPD is prepared for this weekend.

trian traffic. Open containers of alcohol on public property, including sidewalks, streets and alleyways are strictly prohibited. Anyone found in violation of this ordinance is subject to a maximum fine of $500 and/or 90 days in jail. Police also cautioned visitors to expect traffic delays throughout the week-

end. Drivers are reminded to be careful, refrain from texting while driving and be aware of pedestrians. “We can’t stop everyone coming in town for this event,” Meehan said. “But the goal in our police impact is to get them to respect our town and the laws we have. Hopefully, we’ll send a very clear message.”

Calls to firefighters, EMS slightly down this summer By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) No calls to firefighters and paramedics in Ocean City went unanswered this past summer, according to the Ocean City Fire Department’s 2017 seasonal review, presented to the City Council by Chief Chris Larmore. “The simple goal is to never have a call that personnel can’t respond to, and that’s difficult when we have 6,000 calls a year,” he said during Tuesday’s work session. “I can report that if all units are responding to a call, it doesn’t mean the next one isn’t answered. The supervisor

might pull someone off a crew, call in volunteers or handle it himself.” Between May and September, calls for fire and medical emergencies dropped for the first time in four years to 3,108 calls. Breaking that total down, roughly 80 percent of calls were for paramedics. Out of the 486 calls to firefighters, only six required “fire suppression operations,” according to the report. “It goes without saying that Ocean City is a safe place to be,” Larmore said. Downtown and midtown prove to be See FIRE Page 7

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Fire department crews cut response time this season Continued from Page 6 the high call volume areas, according to the report. The section of town between 40th Street and 94th Street had the greatest amount this summer with 857 calls, followed by 94th Street north to Delaware at 674 calls. West Ocean City tallied 311 calls for service, and Councilman Dennis Dare thought the council could help decrease that number. “I’ve noticed calls from medical facilities in West Ocean City to transport patients to a [hospital]. We’re obligated to help with our agreement with Worcester County, but it seems like we’re supporting businesses outside of town,” Dare said. “It’s one thing with a resident calling 9-1-1, but there’s private ambulance services that could transport from doctor’s offices.” “I agree,” Council Secretary Mary Knight said. “At budget time, we can ask them to go with private ambulances or pay us the costs to support the service.” OCFD paramedics made 1,206 transports to Atlantic General Hospital, 156 trips to Peninsula Regional Medical Center, and seven transports to Shock Trauma in Baltimore and Wilmington. Moving beyond calls for service, Larmore pointed out that response times for firefighters and paramedics continue to meet industry standards. Firefighters maintained an average response time of 4:52 while paramedics answered within 3:56. “There’s a very small number of calls where response times have an impact on calls,” Larmore said. “The majority of calls we’re there to take them to urgent care, but it’s hard to differentiate between something serious. It’s also one of the main expectations of our customers — they want us there quick.” The Fire Marshal’s Office completed 372 inspections and handled 98 complaints this summer. Volunteers provided 8,940 hours of service, which

dropped from the 9,290 hours logged in 2016. Larmore said this was because two volunteers that put in a lot of time last year scaled back their hours. Other highlights include the fire department working on a new alert system that would contact staff members and volunteers in the area of an incident, whether they’re on-call or off-duty. Larmore said this would give the department another edge in a field they’re already excelling in: service. “My goal is to give an even better report next year, and it’s hard to do because I don’t know how we can keep improving,” he said. “But it’s all thanks to the people in the streets — the volunteers, the paramedics, the fire marshals and the firefighters. They know truly how to make this work. It’s like football. We can have the best coaches and owners, but if we don’t have the right team, then they won’t win the Super Bowl.”

Bertino to hold town meeting

(Sept. 29, 2017) Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino will host a town meeting on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. at the Ocean Pines library. He will discuss issues and developments impacting the Ocean Pines district. Commissioner Bertino’s guests will include Superintendent of Worcester County Schools, Lou Taylor, and Board of Education member, Elena McComas. McComas represents District 5 and was elected to the school board in November 2016. Commissioner President Jim Bunting will join the meeting as well. For more information about the meeting, email cbertino@co.worcester.md.us.

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PHOTOS COURTESY WAYNE HARTMAN

Trent Hartman, right, helped his father, Councilman Wayne Hartman, tear our debris in his aunt’s home in the Florida Keys last weekend. Her house is one of the few still standing after Hurricane Irma hit the state.

Councilman pitches in after Hurricane Irma hits Florida By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) When Councilman Wayne Hartman went to the Florida Keys last week, he found a resort brought to its knees by Hurricane Irma. Hartman drove to Marathon, Florida on Thursday with his family to help his sister, Sharon Stewart, clean out her newly purchased vacation home. For about 40 hours, he hauled soaked furniture, wet appliances and other items outside to the lawn to airdry. Stewart is lucky her house is still standing, Hartman said. Hurricane Irma, a category-four storm, destroyed roughly 25 percent of houses on the island chain. At least 50 people were killed by the storm in Florida alone. “You’d see houses that were completely leveled,” he said on Monday. “Some would have blue roofs, since they were covered with tarps. You’d see the shiny hull of a boat in the middle of nowhere or laying in yards haphazardly. It’s an unbelievable sight.” Other common sights were the mountains of debris left on roadsides – some piled so high Hartman said that they wouldn’t be out of place in a landfill. At one point, he saw rows of refrigerators that spanned several city blocks.

Irma also left the island quiet. About 75,000 people were without electricity as of Sept. 20, and the National Guard imposed a curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. “In all honesty, the place is so devastated I don’t think there’d be anything to loot,” Hartman said. The experience was eye-opening for the councilman, who attends the annual Hurricane Conference to help improve Ocean City’s emergency preparedness. “It was a good experience, because it helped me understand the processes that we have in place,” he said. “I never knew what it’d be like for a categoryfour storm. But now, I look around here and think, ‘we could set up base camp at the airport,’ or ‘debris can be moved to Third Street or Northside Park as a central site.’ It’s not what’s included for our plans, but it’s beneficial to envision those steps.” There are key differences between Ocean City and the Keys, namely the vegetation. The resort is populated with shops, restaurants, condominiums and houses. The islands had more plants than Ocean City before Hurricane Irma hit. Now, Hartman said, the Keys are “all brown.” “I’d see tree branches out in debris See HARTMAN Page 11

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Former OP resident returns after Maria destroys everything

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) Mike Hindi uprooted his life in Worcester County earlier this year to open a beach restaurant in Dominica. He came back this week after surviving on the Caribbean island for several days after Hurricane Maria ravaged it. “He lost everything in the storm – his clothes, his credit cards and the roof of his apartment caved in,” Shaun Christopher, Hindi’s half-brother, said. “He flew out on Wednesday and he’s back in our grandfather’s home in Ocean Pines.” Christopher launched the “Mike Hindi Rescue Mission” fundraiser on GoFundMe.com last week to raise $5,000. He planed to fly to the closest island, rent a boat and attempt to find his brother. The focus of the fundraiser was later changed to help get Hindi back on his feet. The campaign reached $2,590 of $5,000 goal during its first four days. “We were hoping to raise a little money, because he literally lost all his possessions, and the response has been amazing so far,” Christopher said. In May, Hindi moved to Pointe Michel, a small town on Dominica’s coast that was hit hard by the storm last week. Hurricane Maria brought 180-mph winds and torrential rains, along with an island-wide blackout. Fifty-nine people are dead, and for a moment Christopher thought his brother was included in that statistic. He last spoke with Hindi on Sept. 18, the day the cyclone intensified. “We had no idea if he was alive or dead. We heard a rumor of someone matching Mike’s description, so I called the U.S. Embassy to give details about his tattoo. It wasn’t him,” he said. “That was a dark hour.” When the storm collapsed the roof of his second-floor apartment, Hindi and his pit bull, Dallas, stayed downstairs with neighbors. He spent the next few days in that apartment with 15 other people, sleeping in a kitchen chair with Dallas in his lap, because the water was ankle-deep. During the day, Hindi would earn his keep by scavenging for coconuts and fruit. “He’d go out with a machete and Dallas, so he was protected from the looters,” Christopher said. After two days, Hindi heard boats were being sent to Roseau, the capital, to evacuate people. He and his dog walked the seven miles to the city. The trek included swimming through mud slides and climbing over debris. When Hindi reached Roseau, he tried to get on a boat, but he was repeatedly turned away because of his dog, Christopher said. Hindi would not leave Dallas behind. He was finally able to board a catamaran for a 90mile boat ride to Saint Lucia after con-

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Mike Hindi is back in Ocean Pines this week, days after Hurricane Maria destroyed his rising business on Dominica – and all other possessions. The community is helping to get Hindi back on his feet with the “Mike Hindi Rescue Mission” fundraiser on gofundme.com.

vincing the operator that Dallas would be no trouble. He stayed at the JJ’s Paradise Hotel. “The one thing that Mike was heartened by, was that when the hotel staff saw how beaten his clothes were from the storm, they gave him a free shirt,” Christopher said. “He only had the shirt on his back [and his] boots and jeans [were] ripped from climbing. It was a great comfort to take a shower and just put on that fresh shirt.” Hindi contacted his brother on Sept. 22, and the two have been texting as much as Dominica’s cell service will allow. “I’m 10 years older than Mike. It was an interesting dichotomy growing up, since he was sort of like a son sometimes. But we’re the only boys in the family, so we’re very close,” Christopher said. “I wired him as much money as I could to help him buy clothing, fresh water, anything that he needs right now. “I’m planning on taking him to my home [in Philadelphia] for a week, but after that, we don’t know what’s going to happen,” he continued. “We’ve just had laser focus on getting him here.” To donate to the Mike Hindi Rescue Mission, go to: www.gofundme.com/ mikehindi

Hartman confident resort ready for any storms, disasters Continued from Page 10 piles or out on roofs, so I imagine they did some damage,” he said. “Mechanics there would offer free tire repairs because of the hazards on the road.” Despite seeing the devastation on a similar island resort, Hartman is confident Ocean City is already taking the steps necessary to prepare for any hurricane that makes landfall. “Knowing what processes we have, like the free cleanup program and the building code requirements that require buildings to withstand high winds, we’re already ahead of the curve,” he said. “It’s mind-boggling to think of the years it’ll take for restoration down in the Keys.”

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) The secondlargest attendance in Sunfest history brought 235,637 people to the inlet last weekend to shop for treasures, listen to music and snack on favorite Eastern Shore foods. The 43rd annual festival kicked off last Thursday with a parade down the Boardwalk. More than 300 vendors under large tents were featured during the four-day event. “We had an incredible Sunfest and it was the perfect example of what makes Sunfest so special and successful,” Jessica Waters, Town of Ocean City communications manager, said. “If I could pick the weather for Sunfest, last weekend’s weather was exactly what I would pick. Overall

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Family drives from Dover to steal cars in OC

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) Ocean City Police charged two Delaware residents after they allegedly drove down to the resort and stole several cars with the help of two 15 year-old boys last month. Tammy S. Gould, 40, of Dover, and Curtis L. Brown, 27, of Felton, turned themselves in to police on Sept. 19, weeks after the pair was charged with three counts of motor vehicle theft, theft $10,000 to under $100,000, and theft scheme $10,000 to under $100,000. Gould was also charged with two

Investigation into missing money in Pines confirmed

By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Sept. 29, 2017) A multiple-agency investigation into missing funds in Ocean Pines is ongoing. Details are scarce, but several sources said Ocean Pines Police and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office were involved in an investigation that occurred at the Ocean Pines Administration building on Sept. 14. “It’s an investigation,” Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Bailey said, last Thursday. “Let that play out and let’s see what happens in the end. Nobody wants to influence it one way or the other and get out ahead of stuff.” Lt. Edward C. Schreier with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office sent the following email last week. “The County Bureau of Investigation has several ongoing investigations. As with any investigation it can cross several jurisdictions and touch several different areas. The County Bureau of Investigation will release information as soon as practical,” Schreier said. “We respectfully request that you please be patient and we will be forthcoming as soon as possible.”

counts of encouraging a child to commit a crime, as she allegedly brought her son and another teenager down from Dover to steal cars in Ocean City on Aug. 17. The vehicles, a 2015 Jeep Cherokee, 2003 GMC Yukon and 2013 Chrysler 200, were stolen between Aug. 16 -18. Tammy S. Gould The cars were parked on side streets between 87th and 94th streets, according to incident reports. In each case, there were no signs of forced entry and police believe the owners left the keys inside the vehicles. All three vehicles were found in corn fields near Bowers Beach, Delaware. Delaware State Police were later

able to identify Gould, Brown and the teenagers, according to charging documents. Ocean City Police detectives were able to confirm via license plate reader that the group had come to Ocean City in a 2002 Ford Expedition on Aug. 17. Ocean City Police and Delaware State Curtis L. Brown Police detectives went to speak with Gould weeks later at her home in Dover. When they arrived, they found a cooler matching the description of one allegedly stolen out of the Yukon on her doorstep. During an interview, Gould admitted that she drove the group down to Ocean City that night. She said that she waited with her daughter in the car while her 15-year-old son, his

friend and Brown stole the vehicles. Both teenagers corroborated Gould’s interview, and added that she “instructed them to get rid of the vehicles,” according to charging documents. Police later interviewed Brown, who is Gould’s daughter’s boyfriend, at his home in Felton. He told them that the trio went “car hopping” or stealing items from unlocked cars, according to police reports. Brown drove the Jeep to his home in Felton, and abandoned it in a field in Bowers Beach the next day. Gould and Brown were seen by a Maryland District Court Commissioner and both were issued a $10,000 bond. Gould was released after posting bond. Brown was transferred to the Worcester County Jail. Detectives referred the two juvenile males to the Department of Juvenile Services for review.

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OC lifeguards no longer on patrol Recorded 2,700 rescues since Memorial Day, with 58 coming last Saturday

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) The 2017 season ended on Sunday with a busy weekend for Ocean City Beach Patrol lifeguards, who made 58 rescues on Saturday, and saved nearly 2,700 people from the Atlantic Ocean since Memorial Day weekend. “This time of year is especially dangerous, because the water temperature hovers around 70 degrees and the air temperature makes it inviting to go in the water,” Ocean City Beach Patrol Lt. Ward Kovacs said. “The season is also prone to tropical storm activity, which leads to rip currents.”

Rip currents form when huge volumes of water and waves pile up near the shoreline. An exit point for the water forms a narrow stream that moves rapidly away from the shore. Because rip currents change randomly, it’s hard to know when they will appear in the surf. “There are dangers with the heavier surf and rip currents for people who don’t intend to be swimmers,” Kovacs said. “People wading in the water up to their waist, if they get knocked over by a wave, they could quickly get pulled out to water over their head due to the current and drown when they didn’t intend to be in water that deep.” If people find themselves in a rip current, swimmers should follow the “RIP” rule: Relax, I need help, and swim Parallel.

“Keep your feet in the sand, until the lifeguards are on the stand,” Kovacs said. “If you don’t go out there, you won’t get into trouble.” Kovacs said the Ocean City Beach Patrol guards were unusually busy making rescues between Labor Day and Sunfest Sunday, because of the recent tropical activity and storms. On Saturday, lifeguards made 58 rescues with only 28 stands lining the beach, which was an average of two rescues per guard, he said. “Every day the sun was out, we were constantly making rescues,” Kovacs said. “I noticed a lot more people in town [this month] and I have never been more proud of how our guards handled that rescue activity.” The Ocean City Beach Patrol lifeguards will not return to their stands until Memorial Day weekend, May 26, 2018.

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Start of October brings new state laws into effect By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Sept. 29, 2017) While the laws that passed the Maryland General Assembly enacted July 1 that could have an impact in the greater Ocean City and Worcester County areas could be categorized into subsections based on topic, the new slate of bills set to go into effect Oct. 1 defy such classification. Five bills sponsored by State Sen. Jim Mathias are set to become law, including: SB917, which allows increased weight capacity for live chicken transports from Nov. 1 to April 30; SB989 allowing physicians to bypass certification by an accrediting organization; SB1033 expediting foreclosures on abandoned and vacant property; SB579 requiring the POW/MIA flag to be flown over state agencies wherever the U.S. flag is See FINAL Page 15

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Final 2017 session bills take effect Continued from Page 14 flown; and SB919, the Jimmy Carter Cancer Treatment Access Act, which prohibits insurers, health service plans or HMOs from instituting a “fail first” or step protocol for cancer treatment drugs. Del. Mary Beth Carozza was not the principal sponsor of any legislation to be enacted on Oct. 1. Other bills of note include: HB11 — prohibits the operator of a diesel-powered vehicle from emitting smoke, soot or emissions directly at another person or vehicle. HB295 — victims of certain offenses involving operating a vessel while impaired by drugs or alcohol may now be eligible for compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board. HB1335 — moves dangling objects from a vehicle’s rear view mirror to a secondary offense, or something police can’t initiate a traffic stop for. HB1456 — authorizes the driver of a vehicle to pass another that is making, or is about to make, a left turn by driving on the shoulder, so long as the passing vehicle does not leave the paved surface. SB949 — allows people convicted of marijuana possession to file for an expungement of their record. HB586 — establishes the Maryland Farms and Families Program by allowing certain food benefits to be

used at farmer’s markets. SB87 — grants voting rights on the Maryland Tourism Development Board to three non-voting members. SB130 — prohibits foreign principals, including governments and political parties, individuals outside of the United States and businesses organized outside of the country, from making contributions to sway ballot issues. SB882 — scales back the time campaign signs are allowed on public or privately owned polling places. SB217 — clarifies that physical resistance on the part of the victim is not required to prove a sexual crime was committed. SB1040 — shortens the length of time the Maryland Department of the Environment can take to review county water, sewer and solid waste management plans from 90 days to 60 days, and reduces the number of days the MDE can extend their review from 90 to 45 days. HB669 — authorizes county boards of education to establish anonymous two-way tip lines for reporting problem behaviors. HB1145 — prohibits a public school employer for taking, or refusing to take, personnel actions as a reprisal against employees that disclosed certain activities. SB309 — establishes expectations related to offshore wind projects

complying with the state’s Minority Business Enterprise program. HB190 — alters contents of a notice sent by mammography centers in a screening results letter to discuss whether additional screening options may be appropriate. SB497 — extends the time from one to two years before a video lottery licensee must notify the state of its intent to renew its license. HB300 — video lottery winnings not claimed after 182 days are seized by the state and put to certain uses. HB789 — alters the percentage of votes needed by members in good standing to amend the bylaws of a condominium organization to 60 percent. SB809 — requiring either the governing body of a condominium or the developer to provide written notice no less than 30 days before the sale of any common element. HB1386 — extends the Maryland Public Ethics Law to members and employees of Boards of License Commissioners or liquor control boards. HB1402 — requires tax collectors to refund excess property taxes within 30 days after a ruling reducing a property’s assessment. SB433 — authorizes parents or guardians to apply on behalf of a minor for the minor’s entry into certain alcohol and drug abuse programs.

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James Purnell pens race relations book By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) Former Worcester County Commissioner James Lee Purnell Jr. will be signing copies of his recently-released book, which delves into Eastern Shore race relations, at the Germantown School Community Heritage Center in Berlin, this Saturday at 5 p.m. The new work, “Memories of Struggles and Progress in a Segregated Worcester County, Maryland,” was co-authored with Kimberly Chase and traces Purnell’s roots back to his birth. “I was born in Worcester County and I live less than a quarter mile from where I was born, right now,” he said. Born in July 1937 to James L. Purnell Sr. and Hulda Purnell, he was raised on the Purnell Dairy Farm in what was then called Briddletown. In more recent times, the stalwart community member served five terms as a county commissioner from 1994-2014, and was also president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s Worcester County branch. He was also a member of the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland and a member of the county Board of Health for a decade. For the last several years, Purnell said numerous old cohorts have urged him to compile a memoir. “My response was I probably will in due time,” he said. “I’m the type of person that you’re not going to make me do something if it’s not in my heart.” Keeping it under wraps, Purnell said few, if any, of those who encouraged the literary pursuit knew the volume was forthcoming. “No one knew the book was even being worked on

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until it came out,” he said. “Then people asked when did you start it and why did you write a book?” As evidenced by the books title, Purnell sought to author a work that encompassed the cultural struggles that have occurred in his lifetime. “I was the type of person that never blabbed about what I achieved and never blabbed about what I was See FORMER Page 18

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) Former Snow Hill Account Clerk Erica Holland, 32, was indicted by a Worcester County Grand Jury for felony theft over $100,000 on Tuesday. On Thursday at 9 a.m. Holland, with legal counsel present, turned herself in at the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office said Cpl. Allison Herrman. “We’re not handling the investigation,” she said. The case, which was referred to the Maryland Office of the State Prosecutor by the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office, is being handled by State Prosecutor Emmet Davitt. In a press release issued on Tuesday, Davitt’s office alleges Holland stole about $169,000 from the town between Aug. 2014 and April 2017. On April 25, police escorted Holland from Town Hall in Snow Hill, at which point she was relieved of her position. In the press release, Davitt said although charged, Holland is presumed innocent unless and until there is a conviction. “Town employees who handle public money hold a position of trust and violation of that trust is intolerable,” he said. Mayor Charlie Dorman said the last five months, during the investigation, had been a “long, hard process.” “I’m glad charges have been filed and we can come to a resolution,” he said. “We are not going to comment any further until we go to trial.”

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Former Commissioner Purnell shares history Continued from Page 16 doing,â€? he said. â€œThis book is not all about me because we as a people â€Ś endured a lot of ill treatment by others.â€? Appreciating his position as an elder statesman for the AfricanAmerican community on the shore, Purnell said enlightening todayâ€™s youth with a reality-based narrative about race relations was another primary motivator. â€œI hope it reaches out to the young people in Worcester County and young people beyond,â€? he said. â€œItâ€™s something that some [older] people who read the book will know about because some of the people went through it. They didnâ€™t dream about it, they witnessed it.â€? Recalling a lifetime filled with troubling memories wasnâ€™t difficult for Purnell.

â€œYou have to realize, it wasnâ€™t hard to document it in your mind back then,â€? he said. â€œWhen you lived through some of the racism and issues it would be very hard to forget it.â€? As a devout member of St. Paulâ€™s United Methodist Church in Berlin, Purnellâ€™s faith has provided insight on approaching issues laden with emotion. â€œTo talk about this racism and write about it you have to do it without hatred in your heart,â€? he said. â€œIf too much hate wheels in then youâ€™ll get off in left field.â€? Although residual anger could be understandable, Purnell looks back on more than half a century of struggling for equality with an inner peace derived from scripture. â€œWe had every reason to have hate in our hearts for our enemy but then

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Worcester native awarded grant for climate research

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) Dr. Dylan McNamara, a native of Worcester County and professor of Physics and Physical Oceanography at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, has been awarded a $1.5 million grant by the National Science Foundation to study the impact of climate change on coastal communities. After obtaining a bachelor degree in physics from Salisbury University in 1996, the Stephen Decatur High School graduate later earned a master’s in physics from San Diego State University before completing his Ph.D. in Oceanography in 2006 at the University California San Diego. McNamara said the four-year study would focus on ocean coastlines and the impact on human habitation related to climate change and rising sea levels. “What I told myself when I got into my Ph.D. work was I want to do research that was answering questions that mattered to the place that I grew up,” he said. “It was a direct result of growing up in Ocean City.” In addition to the economic impact of climate change, McNamara also wants to examine the potential changes to barrier-island communities along the East and Gulf coasts. “We’re going to do some very pointed data gathering in Ocean City and Nags Head,” he said. “It’s kind of proactively rather than reactively dealing with the consequences of sea level rise.” Describing coastal communities as a sort of “canary in a coalmine,” for global climate change, McNamara said real impacts would continue to abound. “As sea levels rise those communities that live right on the edge of the land and the water are going to have to deal with some fundamental changes in their natural environment,” he said. “Changes that are going to occur on a timescale that’s relatively short for human beings.” Based on computer models of the physical and economic coastal systems, McNamara said he and his team hope to simulate what Ocean City might look

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like in the future. “I can also tell you that about 300 years from now Ocean City is going to look radically different,” he said. The challenge is pinpointing when alterations would occur, McNamara said. “Understanding when that change happens and what that change looks like is what we’re after,” he said. In addition to episodic events involving powerful hurricanes, McNamara said the increasing rate of sea level rise is also of primary importance to the future of human habitation along the coast. “As both of those are happening it could be that the episodic events might lead to people to decide because the next 30 years looks so bleak, because sea level has gotten to a certain level, I’m not coming back to this location any longer,” he said. Understanding the future economic costs and benefits facing areas like Ocean City is crucial to reach informed decisions, McNamara said. “There’s going to be a point in the future where the costs outweigh the benefits,” he said. “We just want to have a good scientific understanding of when that might occur and what that might look like, so we can help inform a smoother transition away from the coastline if that’s what’s necessary.” In addition to computer analysis of the environment, McNamara said the data gathering would also seek a ground-level perspective from residents. “We really want to understand peoples’ perceptions in those locations of what the environment is doing,” he said. “If we can understand all of the ingredients that go into the coastal system … we might be able to plan ourselves away See FOUR Page 20

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CITY COUNCIL BRIEFS

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) The Ocean City mayor and council discussed the following items during the Sept. 26 meeting:

Retirement Lt. Todd Wood retired after he received a proclamation from Mayor Rick Meehan to honor his 28 years of service with the Ocean City Police Department. Wood was brought on as a seasonal officer in 1989, and worked his way to a full-time police officer in 1991. Ultimately, he was promoted to police officer first class in 1996, sergeant in 2004, and lieutenant in 2012. Wood was also assigned several specialty units, like Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Unit, Criminal Investigation Division and Special Projects & Events. His final role with the department was the Services Management commander where he is responsible for managing the fleet, maintenance of the entire Public Safety Building, and the Arrest & Detention Section. “Twenty-eight years is a long time. I had a lot of great experiences and I’ve been fortunate in my career,” Wood said. “I learned a lot and the department and city treated me well. I thank everyone I learned from.”

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Water mains The council voted unanimously to spend an additional $286,000 on water main improvements for four downtown streets that are scheduled for repaving. The city already budgeted $114,000 for such repairs out of the fiscal year 2017 water fund reserve. “Some cases, the water mains are the oldest systems we have with leaded joints and they have a tendency to leak,” Public Works Director Hal Adkins said. “Normally, we have it covered [in the budget] but we have discovered a shortfall in what we feel would be due diligence to replace.” The appropriated monies will be used to replace the water mains and water laterals on the following streets: Second Street (Philadelphia Avenue to the Boardwalk), Fourth Street (Baltimore Avenue to the Boardwalk), Fifth Street (St. Louis Avenue to Philadelphia Avenue) and 14th Street (between Baltimore Avenue and the Boardwalk).

Winterfest spending The council voted unanimously to allow Special Events Superintendent Frank Miller to use $33,250 leftover funds in the Winterfest budget. Miller was allocated $79,250 in the FY18 budget to improve the annual winter celebration for its 25th year this December. The Old Gift Shop, Santa House and the hot chocolate stand were scrapped last year.

Miller hired Riehl Quality Storage Barns, LLC to build seven new cottages for the entertainment tent at roughly $46,000. The remaining $33,250 would be used on other decorations, such as retail displays, poinsettia trees, audio and Christmas trees.

Tram Bids The council recognized two bid proposals to replace the Boardwalk trams. Bus Service of Bow Garden, California and Specialty Vehicles of Henderson, Nevada entered a bid each, and they were remanded to staff for review. The expected cost to replace the eight Boardwalk trams, which have been in service the last 13 years, is between $2 million and $4 million.

Parking system proposals The council recognized 11 proposals to upgrade Ocean City’s parking management system. These bids will give city officials an idea of what improvements could be made to the multi-space CALE parking meters on the streets and the municipal lots. The vendors that bid include: Brekford Safety of Hanover, Maryland, COMPLUS Data Innovations Inc. of Tarrytown, New York, Emma Record of Charlotte, North Carolina, Park Mobile of Atlanta, Georgia, Republic Parking System of Chattanooga, Tennessee, OST Converging Mission and Innovation Technology, T2 Systems of British Columbia, Canada, J.J. MacKay Canada Limited of Nova Scotia, Hectronic of Brookfield, Connecticut, Parkeon Inc., and IPS Group of Kenmore, Connecticut.

Four-year study to examine coastal areas and climate Continued from Page 19 from these really horrible disaster situations.” Although the topic of climate change still inspires contentious debate among some, McNamara said while total consensus is rare in the scientific community, the idea that sea levels are rising is unequivocal. “Anyone who chooses not to believe that is apparently appealing to something other than science,” he said. “We’re as sure about that as we could possibly be.” Over the next four years McNamara said his team would publish its findings in scientific journals, but would also endeavor to reach policy makers. “We will also be making a concerted effort to take the results that were getting and not just publish them in scientific journals that only scientists read,” he said. “We might be able to inform some policy that allows us to proactively rather than reactively deal with disasters when they come.”

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WORLD WAR II: 80 YEARS AGO

Italian Duce visits German Führer to cement relations

By Nick Wahoff Contributing Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) Today, 80 years ago, the Italian Duce and his entourage left Berlin, after being hosted by the German Führer. On Sept. 24, 1937, an armored train left Rome for a historic journey through the Alps. On board was Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, his son-in-law and foreign minister, Count Galeazzo Ciano, Marshal Pietro Badoglio, Chief of Comando Supremo and a large number of Italian officials and journalists. Their destination was Nazi Germany to meet its leader, Adolf Hitler, and cement an alliance between the two Fascist regimes. This was not the first meeting between the two leaders. That occurred in Venice in the late spring of 1934. The initial meeting did not go well as Il Duce and der Führer had heated arguments about the fate of Austria and did not reach any agreement. Afterwards, Mussolini described Hitler as a “mad little clown.” In 1935, Mussolini, in a quest to bring back the glory of the Roman Empire, invaded the independent state of Ethiopia. The world was aghast at this invasion, which led to Italy’s condemnation from the League of Nations.

Germany, still upset that Il Duce would not condone a German occupation of Austria, sent weapons in support of the Ethiopian government. This pressure by the Germans and his quest for empire eventually forced Mussolini to back down on his stance on Austrian independence. Also, mutual support of the Nationalist forces in the Spanish Civil War helped bring Germany and Italy closer together. In October 1936, Italy and Germany agreed to form a Rome –Berlin Axis. This further committed the two Fascist powers to international cooperation. The next year, a summit was planned for Mussolini to visit Adolf Hitler. For this visit, no expense would be spared to introduce Mussolini to the power of Nazi Germany. On the morning of Sept. 25, 1937, Mussolini’s-nine car train arrived in Munich. Il Duce was the first one off and was welcomed by the Nazi leadership including der Führer himself, Adolf Hitler. The setting was grand, with tall pillars adorned with Roman Eagles and countless German and Italian flags fluttering in the wind. The leaders were driven slowly through the streets of Munich in an open air Mercedes with SS See MUSSOLINI Page 24

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Pepper challenge tests digestion for hurricane victims

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In an effort to raise funds for recent hurricane victims in Florida, Texas and Louisiana, from left, Attorney Mike Farlow, Deputy State’s Attorney Billy McDermott and Lt. Timothy Mulligan from the Worcester County Jail, risk gastric challenges as they willingly consume Carolina Reaper peppers, which have been certified as the hottest on the planet by the Guinness Book of World Records, outside the Snow Hill courthouse on Sept. 15.

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) Raising funds for hurricane victims was the reason three brave souls agreed to consume the world’s hottest hot pepper on the courthouse steps in Snow Hill on Sept 15. The event stemmed from a dare between Attorney Mike Farlow, Deputy State’s Attorney Billy McDermott and Lt. Timothy Mulligan, who works at the Worcester County Jail. The trio began the foray into taste bud torture after Farlow recently harvested a lone Carolina Reaper pepper from his home garden. “This is easily the stupidest thing that I’m going to do this week,” Farlow said. The Carolina Reaper pepper has been certified top of the heat scale by the Guinness Book of World Records since 2013. Cultivated by “Smokin” Ed Currie, founder of PuckerButt Pepper Company in Fort Mill, South Carolina, it unseated the previous titleholder the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion pepper. Prior to ingesting the truly red hot pepper, McDermott admitted the challenge was intimidating but gained special significance when Farlow proposed turning the good-na-

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Inhaling bite of fire to lend aid for those hit by disaster

tured dare into a fundraising event “Guaranteed to make us at some for hurricane victims being assisted point bleed out of orifices we don’t by the American Red Cross. want to bleed out of.” “I’m terrified out of my mind,” he Farlow also noted funds raised said. “The truth is we probably would during that day’s event would be earhave done this on our own accord but marked for the National Volunteer Mike had the brilliant idea to do this Fire Council’s relief fund for its cofor charity.” horts whose homes were destroyed Rated on the Scoville scale, which by either hurricane. measures the pungency, or spicy After more than three hundred heat, of chili peppers or other foods, dollars floated up from assorted wala Carolina Reaper can measure more lets, the culinary daredevils jumped than two million Scoville units. By into the fire, frying pan and all, and comparison a Jalapeno pepper aver- entered what can only be described as ages 6,000 Scoville units. a state of near-delirium. Because of less-than-ideal growing “There’s nowhere to go,” McDerconditions, Farlow was surprised mott exclaimed. “You can’t run from when his garden yielded a single Car- this.” olina Reaper. Noting that the capsaicin overdose “It’s not exactly the ideal climate (capsaicin is the active ingredient in for it,” he said. “The peppers) mad needed it a little bit breathing difficult, cooler.” Farlow said the ex‘This is a great cautionary Discussing the perience was, “as surprising harvest, bad as I expected.” tale for the youth of our the three friends “It’ll burn for an community — do not run began daring each hour or two,” he your mouth on Facebook other to consume said. the sole scorcher. After milk, lest someone call you out Shortly thereafter bread, cheese and and start a charity event.’ the idea turned into ice cream failed to an attempt to ren- Assistant State’s Attorney douse the flames, der aid after Mother Farlow found parBilly McDermott Nature slammed tial relief after suckHouston with Huring down a packet ricane Harvey and of sugar. then walloped Florida with Hurricane “I don’t think I’m going to grow Irma, causing widespread destruc- those next year,” he said. tion and devastation. For his part, Mulligan said the eye“All those people down in Texas watering experience started slowly and Florida they’re suffering and we before becoming nearly overwhelmwanted to do something … to help ing. them out,” Farlow said. “It started out with hiccups for the To facilitate support for hurricane first minute then it hits,” he said. victims, Farlow set up a webpage, McDermott said he was happy to hotpepperchallenges.com, where do- take part nations can be made to the American “People have lost their homes and Red Cross. people are actually hurting,” he said. “Our goal is to try to get about “If this draws even a little bit of atten$1,000 and we’ve already raised in tion, and Mike’s already raised a couthe neighborhood of $500,” he said. ple hundred bucks, its fantastic.” Initially, the fundraising pledge inMcDermott said he also offers the volved consuming ghost peppers, experience as a lesson for others to which measure a few clicks lower on avoid social media challenges. the Scoville scale. “This is a great cautionary tale for But during Friday’s event, Farlow the youth of our community — do not unveiled a trio of Carolina Reaper’s run your mouth on Facebook lest he procured for the occasion. Chiding someone call you out and start a the assembled crowd, he raised the charity event.” possibility of upping the ante. Donations on the web page hot“I don’t know about them,” he said pepperchallenges.com will go directly of his compatriots, but if we can get to the American Red Cross and can one hundred bucks in cash here today be specified for either hurricane relief I’ll eat one of these peppers,” he said. effort.

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WORLD WAR II: 80 YEARS AGO

Mussolini meets with Hitler in Sept. 1937 Continued from Page 21 soldiers lining the route. The Fascist leaders held meetings that day and agreed to work at expanding their relationship with Japan and do what they could to support General Franco in the Spanish Civil War. Awards were also exchanged including a commission as a Corporal of Honor in the Fascist Militia (a newly created award given to Hitler by Il Duce). Mussolini received the Grand Cross of the Order of the German Eagle in Gold with Diamonds, one of Germany’s most prestigious awards. Later in the day, they laid wreaths at Nazi monuments around Munich and then attended a reception at the Museum of German Art with female film director Leni Riefenstahl. That evening they boarded separate trains for overnight travel to northern Germany. Arriving in the morning in the town of Lalendorf, the two leaders went to watch the German Army practice military maneuvers. The two dictators traveled to the different staging grounds to watch the infantry, artillery and armor maneuver on the field. The German Luftwaffe impressed Mussolini with its new aircraft performing exercises overhead. Instead of going straight to Berlin as originally planed, Il Duce insisted they travel to Essen to visit the secret Krupp armaments facility.

On Sept. 27, the dictators’ separate trains arrived in Essen to begin their morning tour of Dr. Gustav Krupp’s arms factory. Mussolini and Hitler witnessed the production of tanks, artillery and other weapons. Il Duce was very impressed with this enormous and well-organized operation. Leaving Essen in their separate trains, the two leaders headed for the German capital of Berlin. Central Berlin was transformed into a spectacular display of German and Italian Fascism. Both countries’ flags lined the streets, and banners in German and Italian colors were displayed throughout the city. The workday ended a little early so much of the population could come out and welcome il Duce to Berlin. On the way to a state banquet, Mussolini passed by approximately 60,000 troops and viewed rows of illuminated pylons 33 feet high displaying eagles and Fascist and Nazi symbols. Italian Foreign Minister Count Ciano wrote about the day in his diary: “Essen. Visit to Krupp. Very much impressed by industrial power. Arrival in Berlin. Triumphant.” Sept. 28 was given as a national holiday in Germany. Il Duce toured a museum and placed a wreath at the tomb of Frederick the Great. For lunch, Mussolini visited Luftwaffe Field Marshal Hermann Göring’s lodge, Karinhall,

where he was awarded the Luftwaffe’s highest award — the Pilot-Observer Badge in gold with diamonds. Afterwards, he had tea with Reichsminister for Propaganda and Enlightenment, Dr. Josef Goebbels. At 6 p.m. that evening, the Olympic bell outside of Berlin’s Olympic stadium began ringing – both Hitler and Mussolini were on their way. Dr. Goebbels put together a radio network for the dictators’ remarks to be broadcast throughout Germany, Europe and North America. In front of an enormous crowd at the polo grounds outside the stadium, der Führer was first to speak. He talked about the common interests and ideals shared by Italy and Germany and then introduced the crowd to Il Duce. Mussolini took the stage and proceeded to speak in fluent German (learned in his younger days while working as a stonemason in Switzerland). He spoke about marching together under fascism, their common Bolshevik enemy and for the first time admitted Italy had troops in Spain fighting in it’s civil war. He sped up his speech as the skies darkened and torrents of rain fell upon him and the masses. After the speeches, the dictators walked to the Olympic Stadium filled with soldiers, musicians and spectators.

Beethoven, Wagner and Verdi were all performed as the spotlights shined on the two Fascist leaders. Fifty searchlights sent up a tent of light adding to the spectacle. The next morning, Mussolini, Marshal Badoglio and Count Ciano laid a wreath at a German War Memorial and then were joined by Hitler to watch an enormous military parade through the capital. Following the parade, the two leaders had lunch at the Reich Chancellery and then proceeded to the Lehrter train station to say their farewells. Count Ciano summed up the trip in his diary: “From a formal point of view, the trip added nothing to the Berlin Protocols. But the presence of Il Duce in Germany helped make friendship for Fascism more popular. I don’t yet dare say that for Italy. The personal success of Mussolini is indisputable. He captured the German crowds with his magnetism, his voice, and his impetuous youthfulness.” Returning triumphantly to adoring crowds in Rome, Mussolini could not have been happier. The two Fascist countries had cemented the RomeBerlin Axis and would soon add a large Asian military power to their alliance. The winds of conflict were stirring on the continent of Europe. Next week: The Fall Of Gijon.

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Two New York men and two women were arrested on Sept. 16 after allegedly attacking employees at a nightclub on 49th Street after being asked to leave. Around 6:36 p.m., Mark Lunde, 59, of Chester, New York and a group of friends were asked to leave due to disorderly behavior. Lunde apparently argued with staff, but then he and his group began to leave. At that point, the group started fighting with bouncers. Surveillance footage shows Lunde attempting to punch a bouncer. At that point, his nephew, Dylan Lunde, 26, of Patchogue, New York, joined the fray. Dylan Lunde, who is a police officer in Queens, reportedly punched a bouncer in the face. Footage also shows Nancy Zimmer, 50, of Islip, New York kicking a security guard in the fight and Deanna L. Walters, 38, of Cornwall, New York pushing another staff member in an attempt to free her friends. The manager later showed police a spring-assisted knife and a large knife that were confiscated from Dylan Lunde and Zimmer, respectively. All suspects were charged with seconddegree assault, although Mark Lunde, Dylan Lunde and Walters earned two charges each. The Lundes and Zimmer were also charged with disorderly conduct. In addition, Dylan Lunde is charged with possession of a spring-assisted knife while Zimmer is charged with concealing a dangerous weapon.

Joshua R. Hale, 40, of Salisbury, was arrested after he allegedly rode his bicycle on the Boardwalk, and ignored and evaded officers late on Sept. 22. Around 8:33 p.m. Hale reportedly was riding his bike on the Boardwalk near North Division Street at high speeds. When police told him that he could not ride the bike in that area because of Sunfest, Hale became aggressive and shouted obscenities. When told if he did not cease his behavior, he would face arrest Hale quickly left the area. According to police reports, he almost struck several people. After police cruisers followed Hale to 14th Street, he was arrested. Hale is charged with disorderly conduct, failure to obey a police officer, and attempting to elude police in an official police vehicle.

rogue and vagabond and 14 counts of theft less than $100.

Indecent exposure Christopher G. Maravillas, 24, of Stevensville, Maryland was arrested for allegedly exposing himself to a couple in a midtown hotel in the late hours of Sept. 23. Maravillas allegedly walked into a hotel room, which was occupied by two people. He then pulled his pants down and told a woman to “help [him] out, just touch it,” according to reports. When the woman’s husband told Maravillas to leave, he allegedly kicked the man in the chest and ran away. Maravillas also pushed and bit a hotel security guard while yelling and screaming, according to police reports. He was also charged with two counts of second-degree assault and disorderly conduct.

Change theft

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Ocean City Police arrested a Salisbury man for allegedly attempting to break into a dozen cars parked along 79th Street on Sept. 23. A witness said she saw a man, later identified as Terrill A. Pitts, 47, tampering with several vehicles around 5 a.m. Pitts was seen looking into cars and pulling on door handles, according to police reports. Pitts reportedly had a large amount of loose coin change in his possession when officers searched him. He also allegedly has a reputation of breaking into vehicles to steal coins, police said. Pitts was charged with 10 counts of

Jason M. Willey, 30, of Rehoboth Beach, was arrested after allegedly punching his girlfriend multiple times in the face on Sept. 25. Officers were called to 94th Street, where they found a woman in a hotel parking garage with facial injuries. She reportedly had blood on her shirt and her left eye was swollen shut. A witness said Willey argued with the woman while they were walking from the beach. The woman then tripped over a rope fence and fell on the ground. Willey allegedly stood over her and punched her. He was charged with second-degree assault.

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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) The Worcester County Commissioners discussed the following items during a public meeting at the Government Center in Snow Hill, last Tuesday.

Emergency Consoles The commissioners approved a request from Fred Webster, director of emergency services, to spend more than $109,000 for eight new consoles in the county emergency dispatch center. “We’re in the process of upgrading a lot of equipment in the dispatch center … to accommodate the next generation 911 requirements of the state of Maryland,” he said. “Along with upgrading the hardware we’re also looking at upgrading the consoles.” Webster said the current consoles have been in use since 2002. “At least four of those consoles are staffed 24/7 and most of the consoles are used at least some part of the time during the day,” he said. “They’ve had a lot of use in that 10plus years, so we’re looking to replace those along with the upgrades to the other equipment.” Conscious of pending changes to state emergency service requirements, Webster said he began scouting for new consoles several years ago. “Based on the limited number of vendors that meet the requirements

that we need, we’re asking the commission to waive bidding requirements on procurement from the Russ Basset Corporation … for the construction, delivery and installation of eight custombuilt dispatch workstations,” he said. Webster said the Maryland Emergency Numbers System Board would most likely reimburse the funds. “They generally allow $15,000 per console and the pricing that Russ Basset gave us was under that,” he said.

Landfill Cell 5 project Public Works Director John Tustin received approval to award a contract for more that $11 million to Fallstonbased Allan Myers for construction of Cell 5 at the Worcester County Central Landfill in Newark. Tustin said the county opened three bids for the project on Aug. 21 that ranged from $11.7 million to $14.6 million. “We took the opportunity to take our time to vet the two low bidders,” he said. The second-lowest bidder was A-Del Construction of Millsboro, Delaware, at more than $12.6 million. “A-Del has recently completed (June 2017) the Berlin Rubble Fill Closure Cap Project for Worcester County,” he said. “We did spend a lot of time looking at Allan Myers, never having worked with them on a large scale project.” After polling past Allan Myer clients

throughout Maryland and Delaware, Tustin gained confidence with the selection. He also noted they are involved with the ongoing project to widen Route 113 between Berlin and Snow Hill. “What I like about Allan Myers is that we’re hauling a lot of dirt and they’re in charge of Route 113 at the moment,” he said. “They actually control the traffic flow that comes down south.” Tustin also received approval for an about $3.3 million short-term loan from the county’s general fund to cover a fiscal shortfall. “We’ll need the money probably about seven-to-eight months,” he said. “It’s a little higher than expected, but it’s within the ballpark.”

Zoning time limits Ed Tudor, development review & permitting director, presented a first reading for a text amendment establishing time limits for rezoning and Board of Zoning Appeals applications. Tudor said the Planning Commission inquired about the status of several rezoning applications earlier this summer, which were submitted several years back. County staff said a number of cases had been postponed at the request of the applicants’ attorney, without subsequent inquiries to reopen the cases. “Currently, we have six rezoning applications that are well over a year old,”

he said. “One of the rezoning applications that has never been withdrawn, or requested to be placed back in active status, is six-and-a-half years old.” While staff had suggested one-year time limits for both rezoning and Board of Zoning Appeals applications, the Planning Commission suggested one change, Tudor said. “When reviewing the draft at its meeting on Sept. 7 … the Planning Commission felt that perhaps a twoyear time limitation for rezoning applications would be more appropriate, because such applications can only be submitted three times a year,” he said. “Because Board of Zoning Appeals applications may be submitted at any time, the one-year time period was felt [to be] reasonable.” Tudor said an attorney commented during a recent Planning Commission meeting that it could take time to complete studies related to zoning issues. “In my opinion, that’s lack of preparation,” he said. “If you’re adequately prepared, I think one year is enough time.” Tudor said in the most-extreme example, if applicants asked the planning commission to reexamine the case, staff would essentially be starting from scratch. “Basically, staff would be starting all over and of course we haven’t been compensated to do so.” The text amendment is scheduled for a public hearing during the commissioner’s Oct. 10 meeting.

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Blue Water Development owners Todd Burbage, left, and Jack Burbage, pose for a picture at their office in West Ocean City last week. The real estate development company recently acquired the Drifting Sands Motel in Ship Bottom, New Jersey.

Blue Water adds New Jersey shore motel to portfolio

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) An oceanfront property with 100 rooms in a residential area attracted Blue Water Development to the Drifting Sands Motel in Ship Bottom, New Jersey, on Long Beach Island. “It was a great opportunity and we are excited about it,” said Todd Burbage, owner of Blue Water Development along with his father, Jack. “It’s fairly new and its latest renovations were in 2006. It’s a great property and an entire city block directly oceanfront.” Although the corporation has businesses and developments in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and North Carolina, this is the first in New Jersey. Owners look for locations in the mid-Atlantic region with a waterfront view, he said. “We found out about it on a Friday afternoon in April, flew up there the next day and signed the contract on Sunday,” Burbage said. “Forty-five days after I saw it, we settled. It was just after Memorial Day. Ship Bottom is a great family destination with people from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania going there [on vacation] for years.” Blue Water Development plans on beginning major renovations in phases during the offseason. An architect is developing plans with an interior designer for a number of exterior and interior improvements, which will take a few years to complete. A lobby and an above ground pool will be built on the property and all

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An oceanfront property with 100 rooms in a residential area attracted Blue Water Development to the Drifting Sands Motel in Ship Bottom, New Jersey, on Long Beach Island.

rooms will undergo a complete renovation including new bedding and furniture. In addition, there are plans to add a tiki bar and an event venue on the roof. “It is a major wedding destination and there are many venues in the area,” Jack Burbage said. “It draws a lot of people from the Cherry Hill area in New Jersey and New York.” Amenities include free Wi-Fi, complimentary bicycles to ride around town and concierge services to help set up umbrellas and beach chairs on the beach. “We are big on guest experiences and have a whole host of choices,” Todd Burbage said. “We want to be the best of the best and go out of our way to offer amenities our guests need like shuttle services and a concierge. The guest experience makes the difference.” Real Hospitality Group takes care of hotel management for the Drifting

Sands Motel. “We are really excited to get our hands on the property,” Deserie Lawrence, chief marketing officer of Blue Water Development said. “It is attractive and there are a lot of possibilities. We have done a lot of extensive digital marketing including social media. There are now new eyes looking [at the motel who are from] New York and Philly. We can get them excited and wanting to book for next summer.” The real estate development company has been in operation since 2002 and specializes in commercial and hospitality properties. In addition to the Drifting Sands Motel, Blue Water Development owns and operates the Resort at Massey’s Landing in Millsboro, Delaware, the Commander Hotel in Ocean City, the See OCEANFRONT Page 28

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) With home prices on the rise, some buyers are struggling to find a move-in ready home within their price limit. But, for buyers who have vision and patience, FHA offers a “rehab loan.” It’s called the FHA 203(k) loan program. Homebuyers can tap into cash to pay for property repairs or improvements, such as those identified by a home inspector or an FHA appraiser. These improvements can make the home more move-in ready by remodeling the kitchen, painting the interior or purchasing new carpet. The more popular and easier rehab loan is the FHA Limited (also called Streamline) 203(k) program. This product allows buyers to finance up to $35,000 into their mortgage to repair, improve, or upgrade their home. The important aspect of this loan product is that it enables buyers to finance both the purchase and the cost of rehabbing through a single mortgage. These loans also protect the lender by allowing them to have the loan insured even before the condition and value of the property may offer adequate security. To utilize this loan, the home must be at least a year old. A portion of the loan proceeds are used to pay the seller, and the remaining funds are placed in an escrow account and released as rehabilitation is completed. The cost of the rehabilitation must be at least $5,000, but the total value of the property must still fall within the FHA mortgage limits. The value of the property is determined by either (1) the value of the property before rehabilitation plus the cost of rehabilitation, or (2) 110 percent of the appraised value of the property after rehabilitation, whichever is less. Lenders may charge some additional fees, such as a supplemental origination fee, fees to cover the preparation of architectural documents and review of the rehabilitation plan, and a higher appraisal fee. The types of improvements that borrowers may make using Section 203(k) financing include: • structural alterations and reconstruction • modernization and improvements to the home’s function • elimination of health and safety hazSee PROPERTY Page 28

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) DiFebo’s Italian Restaurant, a staple in Bethany and Rehoboth beach towns, is slated to open a third location by the end of October, taking over the spot currently occupied by Siculi Italian Kitchen on 104 North Main Street in Berlin. Owners Lisa DiFebo-Osias and Jeff Osias are excited to bring their homemade pastas, eclectic pizzas and famous raviolis, gravy and meatballs to Berlin. “We are just thrilled,” Lisa DiFebo-Osias said. “We love the town and love the people. How could you not want to open a restaurant in the coolest small town?” The menu has a “common thread of core foods” and family recipes

available at both of their other locations. New items will also be added based on community needs and wants, she said. “Lisa and I are both chefs and always challenge ourselves to create special menu items,” Osias said. The Berlin menu will feature many house favorites and well-known dishes including a 12-ounce veil chop and homemade raviolis, which is a recipe brought to DiFebo’s from Abruzzi, Italy, by DiFebo-Osias’ grandmother. “The raviolis are very special to our family and one of our house favorites,” DiFebo-Osias said. “My dad is still the only one who makes the gravy and meatballs. We focus on family and you will see a lot of different flavors coming to Berlin.” See OWNERS Page 29

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(Sept. 29, 2017) EXIT Realty At The Beach’s Ann Holtz was recently presented with the $100K Club Pin for Excellence in Service & Sales Production by Carol McDaniel co-owner of the EXIT Mid-Atlantic Region. “I am very pleased to be honored with this award and most humbled to receive this unexpected recognition,” Holtz said. “For me, it is a validation of my commitment to my buyers and sellers. Working with Bernie Flax and Exit Realty has been a turning point in my career and one that has been both rewarding and prosperous.” “Ann grew up in a real estate family which has afforded her the tireless work ethic and dedication to her all her clients, commercial and residential,” said Bernie Flax, local broker of EXIT Realty At The Beach. “This award is a well-deserved recognition of all her efforts.”

Continued from Page 27 ards • changes that improve appearance and eliminate obsolescence • reconditioning or replacing plumbing; installing a well and/or septic system • adding or replacing roofing, gutters, and downspouts • adding or replacing floors and/or floor treatments • major landscape work and site improvements • enhancing accessibility for a disabled person • making energy conservation improvements — Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.

Oceanfront motel has 100 rooms on Long Beach Island Continued from Page 27 Fairfield Inn on Chincoteague Island, Bethany Beach Ocean Suites, Chincoteague Island KOA resort, the Sunset Beach Resort in Cape Charles, Virginia, the Sea Rocket in Ocean City and Blue Water Golf. Currently, the local company is working on two campground opportunities in North Carolina, developing the Aloft Hotel in Ocean City and making sure Maui Jacks Waterpark, an outdoor waterpark adjacent to the Chincoteague Island KOA resort, is ready for operation in the 2018 season. For more information, check out www.bluewaterdevelopmentcorp.com.

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Owners bring family recipes to new neighborhood eatery Continued from Page 28 The new location will have up to 12 bar seats, a selection of Italian wines, house infusions and homemade oaked bourbon. Local vendors and brewers will also be utilized. Her mother’s side of the family is from South Philadelphia and DiFeboOsias always loved the ambiance of neighborhood Italian restaurants in the city. “The window [at the new Berlin location] will say, ‘A neighborhood Italian,’ DiFebo-Osias said. “I want to be Berlin’s Italian neighborhood restaurant and a part of the community.” Their children have attended school at Worcester Prep in Berlin for 13 years and they look forward to operating a business there. “We are approached quite a bit to open [additional] locations,” she said. “Our intention is to never grow the business to the point where we can’t manage it as a family-run business.” All three DiFebo’s Italian restaurants are family-owned and operated by three generations of the DiFeboOsias household. “Every time I lay a plate down, the smell and look, brings me back to my grandparents,” DiFebo-Osias said. “I was blessed to be raised by my parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. That is what makes us unique. We are serving my grandparents’ food and for that I am grateful.” For the last couple of years, DiFebo’s owners have been on the lookout for places to expand their Italian restaurant. “There are great restaurants in Berlin and we are happy to be amongst them,” DiFebo-Osias said. The new location in Berlin came to fruition about a month ago and the couple was pleasantly surprised with how welcoming the community has been. “We thought it would be a good fit,” DiFebo-Osias said. “What I have found in the last two weeks is the town is pretty amazing. We are so excited to bring our product to the town and grow it.” There will be a few minor tweaks made to the property, which will occur after Siculi closes on Oct. 7. DiFebo’s will retain Siculi’s employees. “It is a beautiful restaurant and there is not much we need to do,” DiFebo-Osias said. “We want to make it look like the DiFebo’s restaurants in Rehoboth and Bethany, and have a continuity between the three locations. We will cover the windows and hope to unveil sometime at the end of October.” During the first week of October, Italian chef and friend, Ricardo Tognozzi, who is originally from Tuscany, will be spending part of his vacation in Berlin helping the owners perfect their pizza dough and the new woodburning stove they have acquired, she

said. Check out the Berlin location on Main Street for lunch or dinner every day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. “The gentleman who owns the building loves Berlin and wants nothing but the best for this town,” DiFebo-Osias said. “We are honored he believes we are an asset and is placing faith in us as business owners.” DiFebo’s Italian Restaurant opened a Rehoboth Beach location in 2013 and has been operating in Bethany Beach since 1989. “Berlin is such a good fit for us,” Osias said. “I have a passion for the business, but no matter how great the food is, the service has to be spot on.” For more information, visit www.difebos.com.

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DiFebo’s Italian Restaurant owners, Lisa DiFebo-Osias and Jeff Osias, are pictured in front of DiFebo-Osias’ grandparents’ passport at their Bethany Beach location on Monday morning. A third restaurant is slated to open by the end of October, taking over the spot currently occupied by Siculi Italian Kitchen on 104 North Main Street in Berlin.

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Three-year-old Eli Knox-Tadli, grandson of Stephen Decatur Head Football Coach Bob Knox, leads the team onto the field for their game against Kent Island last Friday, with captains, seniors Justin Manganiello (24), Dominic Klebe (4), Bryce Kalchthaler (54) and junior Sam Todd (75).

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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 29, 2017) Three-year-old Eli Knox-Tadli, grandson of Stephen Decatur Head Football Coach Bob Knox, smiled from ear to ear as he held hands with the Seahawks’ captains and led the team onto the field for their game against Kent Island last Friday. Walking out of the big inflatable football helmet wearing a No. 1 Seahawks jersey, with wide eyes he glanced up at the players who towered over him and saw the Decatur cheerleaders and band members cheering him on. “The kids were great with him. Our managers were awesome,” Knox said. As Knox-Tadli walked past the cheerleaders and band he gazed up into the stands while fans for both teams applauded. The local community and beyond has been showing its support for the young boy and his family since he was diagnosed last year with a rare and aggressive brain cancer called Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor (AT/RT). “We’re thankful he’s here and that so many people care about him,” Knox said. “I’m just so fortunate I live in this community and the people in this community are so caring. My whole family is.”

Knox, head coach of the team for three decades, decided to step down for the 2016 season to be with his family as his grandson underwent treatment. Back leading the squad this year, as long as his grandson was feeling OK, Knox wanted him to be a part of the action. “When Bob decided to return to coaching we both discussed the idea of maybe having Eli attend a game and lead the team out,” Decatur Principal Tom Zimmer said. “I thought it was just a great night. [I’m] so happy to see Eli and his family be able to be at the game. “I was glad to see the fan reaction and was impressed with the entire Kent Island sideline standing and clapping as Eli led the team out,” Zimmer continued. “Bob is so respected as the ‘elder statesman’ of football coaches in the conference.” While watching the game from the sideline, Knox-Tadli also took some practice kicks into a net and ran around with the football. During halftime, he made his way onto the field and into the end zone to score a few touchdowns. “I know Eli’s mom was concerned that he’d hurt himself at halftime with all the running and flopping he was doing on the field, but it was great to see Eli being a 3-year-old,” Zimmer

said. “As a father of three and grandfather of two, I felt Friday was a magical night. I told Bob that in his 35-plus years of coaching he’s had many wonderful experiences on a football field, but that Friday night would be the most special. And he agreed.” Kent Island led 2-0 at the end of the first quarter. The Buccaneers pulled ahead 9-0 in the second quarter. Midway into the second, Decatur senior John Ford made a 31-yard kick to cut Kent Island’s advantage to six. At halftime, the visiting Bucs were on top, 16-3. They won the game, 30-3. “A lot of kids fought their butts off and left everything on the field. Some kids laid it all on the line and some didn’t,” Knox said. “I think we were better than the 30-3 score. We had two touchdowns called back [and] mental mistakes killed us.” Senior captain Tah’jeem Woodland rushed 16 times for 137 yards. Senior Justin Manganiello, also a team captain, racked up 65 yards on six carries. After the game, when Knox got home he expected his grandson to be sleeping, but he found him sitting on the couch, with a football beside him, looking at a football book. “He knows a lot about football. He can name every NFL team by their uniform,” Knox said. See IT’S Page 32

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 29, 2017) The battle continues for the top spot in the Bayside South Conference as golf teams went head-to-head on Monday and Tuesday this week. The Stephen Decatur golf team earned first place on Monday, shooting a 155 at the Bay Club in Berlin. “Today’s win was extremely important, not just from the angle of closing the gap with Bennett by one match, but more importantly to reassure my team that they have the ability to play really good golf,” Decatur Coach Jim Krall said. “Coach [Don] Furbay and I are so impressed with our players, for relaxing and playing their game without the stress of trying to be a hero for the team. Their true talent finally came out and we hope the confidence boost they got today carries us into our home match tomorrow and continues for the rest of the season.” Sophomore Brady Leonard led the Seahawks, scoring a 38. “We are especially proud and excited for Brady, who earned his first medalist honors of his high school career shooting the lowest round on the day out in the largest field of the season thus far,” Krall said. Senior captain Matt Kinsey, senior Spencer Carbaugh and junior Emily Malinowski all carded 39s. James M. Bennett came in second place in the seven-school match, tallying a 164. “Coach Furbay and I truly believe in this team’s ability to give Bennett a run for the Bayside South title,” Krall said. “There’s a lot of golf left and Bennett is not going to let up. Our players need to believe in themselves and good things will happen.” Worcester Prep, of the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference, joined the field for the first time this season and finished in third place with a 184. “It’s my first year coaching and I felt so welcomed,” Prep Coach Don McMullen said. “I was pleased, but I don’t think we played up to our potential.” Senior captain Brendan Miller shot a 43 to lead Worcester. Sophomore Colby Hook recorded a 44, junior Jacob Meakin tallied a 46 and senior captain Austin Taylor scored a 51. “Our guys really enjoyed the opportunity to compete against six other high schools,” McMullen said. See WORCESTER Page 32

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‘It’s an experience my family will never forget,’ Knox says Continued from Page 31 And what did he want to do? Play football with his Pop Pop. So, they did. Knox said all weekend his grandson talked about his experience Friday night. “It was a night he’ll never forget, for sure. It’s an experience my family will never forget,” Knox said. Knox’s daughter and Eli’s mother, Jennifer, will be participating in the Race for Every Child 2017, Oct. 21 in D.C. to help benefit the children and families receiving care through the Children’s National Health System. She is a member of the “Brain Tumor Trouncers Team.” “We have been so fortunate to receive such excellent care for Eli from the neuro-oncology team at Children’s National – the doctors, nurses

and social workers are an incredibly dedicated and supportive group of people who work hard to provide the best care for their young patients and their families,” she said on her fundraising website. The direct link to her fundraising page is https://childrensnational.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=don orDrive.search&filter=participant&ev entID=603&searchTerm=Jennifer+k nox. Decatur will be donating $1 from every $5 ticket sold for last Friday’s game. Zimmer said 620 tickets were sold so $620 will be donated. Decatur will travel to Ridgely, Maryland, today, Friday, to battle the North Caroline Bulldogs, at 6:30 p.m. “They’re ranked No. 23 in the state. We need to fight every down to the

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Eli Knox-Tadli, 3, grandson of Stephen Decatur Football Coach Bob Knox, plays on the sideline with Coach Don Ostrowski during the team’s game against Kent Island last Friday in Berlin.

end,” Knox said. “Hopefully we’ll leave everything we have on the field. Win, lose or draw, I want the other

team to feel like they were in a fight. As long as you’re in the fight you have a chance to win.”

Worcester Prep joins Bayside Conf. teams for competition, places 3rd Continued from Page 31 “Stephen Decatur and Bennett have some good programs. We’re going to hold our own.” Bennett won Tuesday’s eight-school competition at Eagle’s Landing Golf Course in Berlin, with a team score of 164. Decatur finished in second place with a 171, followed by Worcester Prep, who carded a 187. “Coach Furbay and I are totally perplexed. This is a team who has the ability to go low in every match and repeat as the Bayside South champions, but has not been consistent at all and has not shown the conference their true talents,” Krall said. “It’s been a roller coaster ride of peaks and valleys this year.” Krall admitted he was disappointed for Decatur to lose on its home course. “We were beat by a team who is clicking on all cylinders and we’re struggling to find the comfort zone,” Krall said. Leonard shot a 41, junior Hayden Snelsire a 42 and Kinsey and Malinowski logged 44s. “Our main focus right now should be to do what it takes to get each player’s game in tiptop shape and peak when it matters the most

– the District tournament on Oct. 10, and advance to states as a team after that,” Krall said. “The state tournament is truly the ‘show.’ That’s where college coaches acknowledge a player, and it’s the most culminating event of the season. “Coach Furbay and I hope that everyone takes the necessary time to work on their flaws and finish the season strong with no regrets,” added Krall. McMullen was pleased with his players’ performance during the Mallards’ second and final match with the Bayside schools. “I was proud of them. They did a good job,” McMullen said. Miller (42), Hook (46), Taylor (48) and Meakin (51) contributed to the third-place finish. “They have true grit and competed with some of the best golfers on the shore,” he said. Worcester’s next match is Wednesday at Nutters Crossing in Salisbury at 3:30 p.m. The Bayside schools will compete on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Great Hope Golf Course in Princess Anne.

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Andrews and Reimer lead Decatur XC teams

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 29, 2017) The Stephen Decatur girls’ cross country team won last Wednesday’s nine-school meet on its home course in Berlin, while the boys’ squad finished in second place. “I think we did OK overall,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said. “I thought [junior] Kailey [Andrews] was probably our standout performer for the girls and [senior] Jack [Reimer] for the boys. These two have been our most consistent runners this year, which

was probably to be expected. [Junior] Erica Hicks also ran well and was our second girl to finish.” The Lady Seahawks scored 25 points for the victory. Snow Hill came in second place, with 64 points, followed by Cambridge (66). Andrews crossed the finish line second overall (25:37.2). Also contributing to the victory was Hicks (fifth, 26:37.2), freshman Mary Mergott (sixth, 27:06), senior Maya Knepp (seventh, 27:12.5) and junior Dori Krasner (ninth, 27:32.7).

Cambridge took top honors in the boys’ competition, recording 40 points. Decatur tallied 72 points and Pocomoke finished in third place with 88. Reimer led the Seahawks, completing the race in 19:43.2, good for third place overall. Sophomores Austin Cheynet (10th, 21:41.9), Sam Rakowski (16th, 22:31.8), junior Chad Fischer (21st, 23:12) and freshman John James (22nd, 23:16.1) also scored points for Decatur. “We do continue to see improve-

ment, although it is hard to tell based on the times from this week because our course [with hills] is significantly harder than any of the courses that we have run previously,” Stigler said. “We currently have some sick kids and some that are injured. Some of them tried to run and ran through the pain/sickness to help the team, which I thought was admirable.” Decatur will participate in the Tidewater Fall Classic on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Winter Place Park in Salisbury, at 3:45 p.m.

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(Left) Worcester Prep junior Delaney Abercrombie splits two Salisbury School players during Wednesday’s game in Berlin. She scored one goal in Worcester’s 4-1 victory. (Right) Senior Sarah Savage sends the ball up the field.

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SD boys’ soccer team nets six goals in win over Wi-Hi By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 29, 2017) The Stephen Decatur boys’ soccer team scored one goal in the first half and netted five more in the second to win Tuesday’s game against the Wicomico Indians in Salisbury, 6-0. “We’re trying to find our formation. We went to three forwards and it seemed to generate a little more offense,” Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood said. “We went from a 4-2-3-1 to a 4-3-3 [formation]. In the second half, we played three in the back, four in the midfield and three up top. We scored five goals in the second half so it seemed to work.” Junior Brady Ford scored the Seahawks’ first goal about four minutes before halftime. Sophomore Brian Rodriguez put Decatur up 2-0, 12 and a half minutes into the second half.

Junior George Luzier boosted the Berlin squad’s advantage to three midway into the second half. Senior captain Ryan Duncan made the score 4-0 about eight minutes later. Senior Jeremy Danner scored two goals in 22 seconds and Decatur pulled ahead 6-0. Junior goalie Brett Berquist wasn’t challenged much. He recorded two saves. “I thought we moved the ball well, from directly player to player, and we moved off the ball much better, so that helped us as well,” Greenwood said. Decatur next game is on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. against the Kent Island Buccaneers in Berlin. “We have a long week of training,” Greenwood said. “We need to work on our formation and shape and work on playing more to feet. I feel our movement off the ball needs to improve too.”

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WP boys’ soccer team earns wins over Gunston, Salisbury By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 29, 2017) The Worcester Prep boys’ soccer team boosted its win streak to six this week with victories over Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference opponents, the Gunston Day Herons and Salisbury School Dragons. The Mallards battled with Gunston in Centreville on Monday. The visiting Prep squad edged out its competition, 2-1. Junior captain Colin Miller passed to freshman Vincent Petrera, who beat the Gunston keeper with a low shot to the corner of the goal midway into the first half. The Herons tied it up a few minutes before halftime.

Petrera netted the Mallards’ goahead goal off a senior captain Tucker Brown pass, with about 20 minutes left in the game. Junior Cooper Richins stopped eight Gunston shots. “I thought we both picked up our attacking in the second half and shut down their main attacking targets. First half was sluggish and slow,” Prep Coach Terry Underkoffler said. “The key was being able to keep them limited to good looks at the goal in the second half.” Two days later, Worcester shut out Salisbury School, 5-0, in Berlin. The senior Mallards were honored during Wednesday’s match. See BOYS Page 36

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Decatur volleyball squad takes down Wicomico, SH By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 29, 2017) The Stephen Decatur volleyball team scored victories over two Bayside Conference opponents this week. The Lady Seahawks traveled to Salisbury on Monday to take on the Wicomico Indians. The games were close, but Decatur came away with 25-23, 25-14 and 25-21 wins. “The girls played well. For the most part, they played their game,” Decatur Coach Sara Patrick said. “There were a few too many serving errors and a few dropped balls. “Overall though, they controlled the game and made smart plays,” she continued. “I am most proud of their coverage behind the block. We have been working hard in practice on coverage and it is really starting to show in games.” Junior Adriana Serpe recorded eight aces, two kills and seven assists. Junior Grace Beres tallied three aces, three assists and four digs. Sophomore Summer Vorsteg chipped in with two aces, one kill and one block. The Snow Hill Eagles came to Berlin on Wednesday for competition. Decatur took the first game 25-17. The Seahawks outscored the Eagles 25-6 in the second.

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Decatur trailed for most of the third game. Junior Morgan Hayman brought the home team to within one (22-23). Junior captain Victoria Koslosky served two aces and Decatur pulled ahead 24-23. Junior Alexis Black finished the game, hitting the ball over two Snow Hill blockers for the kill and the 25-23 win. “The girls did a great job in games one and two, staying focused and making smart plays. In game three, they lost that focus and Snow Hill came out ready to fight for the win,” Patrick said. “Once the girls got refocused and started controlling the game again, we were able to pull out the win.” Beres contributed with nine aces, six assists and three digs. Koslosky served five aces and had four digs. Senior captain Piper Connors recorded four kills and two digs. Decatur will face the Parkside Rams on Monday at 5 p.m. in Salisbury. The Seahawks will host the Queen Anne’s Lions on Wednesday at 5 p.m. “We need to work on blocking and finishing the point when we have the ball,” Patrick said. “We need to go into both of those games focused and mentally tough. Skill only gets a team so far and heart and the desire to win are what win games.”

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Continued from Page 35 Brown and sophomore Ryan Cronin scored goals in the first half. Richins helped keep his team’s twogoal cushion with a diving save, tipping a shot over the cross bar. He finished the game with five saves. Miller netted a shot four minutes into the second half. Petrera and senior captain Sam Cantello also tallied goals in the second half. “[The Mallards played] much better than Monday,” Underkoffler said. “A lot of energy and determination in the attacking third of the field and good possession.” The Cape Henlopen Vikings are slate to travel to Berlin on Saturday to take on Worcester at 1 p.m.

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Linganore Winecellars out of Mt. Airy, Maryland, attracts a large crowd during the 22nd annual Wine on the Beach Festival in the inlet lot last year. (Below) Linda Tabach pours a strawberry blend from Maryland’s Olney Winery during the 2016 festival. This year’s event will take place today and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the inlet lot.

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) Thirteen Maryland wineries will provide an assortment of samples for wine aficionados in the Ocean City inlet parking lot during the 23rd annual Wine on the Beach Festival, held today and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. “Maryland wines have grown exponentially in quality and variety over the years and we are able to offer the same quality experience to our guests, while promoting this industry that contributes so much to Maryland agriculture and tourism,” said Christina Nokes, event coordinator. Solomons Island, St. Michaels, Layton’s Chance, Far Eastern Shore, Knob Hall and Bordeleau are some of the Maryland wineries scheduled to attend the fall festival along with a few craft breweries including Fat Tire, Evolution and Bold Rock Hard Cider. “The entire Maryland wine industry sells maybe 3 percent of all of the wine consumed in Maryland, so festivals like these are an important part of our marketing and promotion activity,” said Tien-Seng Chiu, coowner of Far Eastern Shore Winery. “We had heard from a number of our customers about Winefest and we finally grew enough for us to attend in 2011 and eagerly anticipate this event every year.”

Because of a change in state liquor laws, it was difficult for organizers to include out-of-state wineries this year. “However, we are proud to have an all-Maryland event,” Nokes said. “It affords us the opportunity to showcase the tremendous growth in the state industry since our first wine festival many years ago. (When there were only 13 wineries in the entire state).” Knob Hall Winery, located in Clear Spring, has attended Wine on the Beach for at least six years. “When the weather is good, wine festivals in OC are a lot of fun [and] usually end up in water balloon bat-

tles,” said Richard Seibert, managing partner of Knob Hall. “Our oldest daughter lives in OC so it is always good to come and visit with her. We will have our Prestige (a 92-point wine), N39, Vidal Blanc (goes great with seafood), rose, Embrace (offdry) and Jealous Mistress.” Bordeleau Vineyards and Winery, out of Eden, will have mostly red and white dry wines for attendees to taste at the event. “This is our third year,” said Lisa Shelton, general manager of Bordeleau. “[The event is a] great way to introduce our wines to more people [and a] great way to check out differSee WINE Page 38

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Happy hour food specials include $5.99 hot fingers with fries/pretzel dog and fries, $7.99 pork BBQ sliders and $6.99 three-pack of saloon burgers. Don’t miss the tailgate menu, featuring $6.99 three-pack saloon burgers (add cheese $7.79), three-pack hogette sliders, $7.99, three-pack chicken finger sliders, $5.99, Red Skin fried shrimp in a basket, $8.99 and “Old Bay” cheese hand cut fries, $8.99. For more, visit www.BJsonthewater.com. Bourbon Street on the Beach, 116th Street, features happy hour 37 p.m. daily, with $2 Natural Light, $2.50 drafts, $3.50 rail drinks, $5 house wine and margaritas and $6 hurricanes and crushes. Food specials include $1 oysters, $8 char grilled oysters, $9 wings and

$8 half-pound burgers. Enjoy ribs and slaw for $14.99 during NFL Sunday and $30 crabs. Friday, Sept, 29, catch Jack Worthington, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, listen to Chris Button Duo, 8-11 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, Randy Jamz plays from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, try open mic, 9-11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, listen to Chris Button, 7-10 p.m. For more, call 443-664-2896. Clarion, 101st Street, offers several dining and nightlife options. Inside the Ocean Club nightclub dance to Power Play at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 30. Breakers Pub opens at 11 a.m. and offers $6.95 lunch specials. Happy hour is 4-7 p.m. daily with $2.30 drafts, $2.90 domestic beers, rail drinks and house wines and

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$3.85 margaritas. NFL specials include $8.95 turkey cheesesteak sliders, pound of wings, fish tacos, quarter-pound kosher hot dog and Ravens burger, and $9 16inch thin crust pizza. Drink specials include $2.30 Yuengling and Coors Light drafts, $2.90 domestic bottles, house wines and rails, and $3.85 house margaritas. To hear more, call 410-524-3535. Coconuts Bar and Grill, located at Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th Street, will be closed Monday through Wednesday. Happy hour or “power hour” continues Thursday from 5-6 p.m. with two-for-one drinks. Coconuts features its own craft brew by Burley Oak Brewing Company, “Drunken Monkey Ale,” an American Pale Ale. Try Coconuts’ Eastern Shore crab dip and crab salad. An assortment of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, tacos and wraps are also available. Friday, The Vigilantes will rock from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, catch Kevin Poole and Joe Mama, 48 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, listen to The Lauren Glick band, 3-7 pm. For more,

visit www.castleinthesand.com. Coins, 28th Street, offers game day food and drink specials. Drink specials include $2 Miller High Life, $2.50 16-ounce Natty Boh, $2.75 domestic drafts (Yuengling, Coors Light and Miller Lite), $3 Ravens shooters, $3.50 cabernet and chardonnay, and $5 bombs. Food specials include $2 quarterpound hot dog, $5 nacho and cheese, $6 pretzel sticks and cheese dip, three cheeseburger or oyster sliders, oyster or calamari basket and fries, and $8 crabby pretzel. Monday night is burger night. Enjoy $6 burgers, 6-9 p.m. For more, call 410-289-3100. Duffy’s Bayside Bar and Grill, in the Montego Bay Shopping Center, 130th Street, offers football specials all day and night on Sunday and during the game on Monday and Thursday nights. Food specials include $5.99 bang bang shrimp, $5.50 quesadilla, $3.50 quarter-pound hot dog, $5.99 wings, $9.99 half-rack baby back ribs and $10.99 crabby patties. See INSDE Page 39

Wine on the Beach Festival today and Saturday in OC Continued from Page 37 ent wineries in one location.” Far Eastern Shore Winery, located in Easton, specializes in wine and fruit pairings such as Dragonfly, which features raspberries in a white Shiraz, Autumn, a white cranberry Pinot Gris, and Swan’s Dream, a chocolate-raspberry dessert wine. “Each of our wines are a different wine/fruit combination, and we’re bringing our entire line-up,” Chiu said. “Here’s a chance for a lot of customers to come out and try our wines without having to buy an entire bottle.” Bird Dog & the Road Kings will perform each day from 4-7 p.m. Kevin O’Brennan and Shoreline kicks off the live musical entertainment at the festival today, Friday, from 12:303:30 p.m. and 3 Penny Opera will rock out on Saturday, from 12:303:30 p.m. There will be more than 30 arts and crafts, apparel and food vendors at the event. “Local music with our stage in the sand and the ocean backdrop along with Maryland wine…This event is special because it is homegrown by Marylanders, in an iconic Maryland resort, for everyone to enjoy,” Nokes said. The cost to attend is $35 with a valid ID, which includes one-day admission, a commemorative wine glass and samples from various wineries. “This is an Ocean City fall tradition not to be missed,” Nokes said. “Show your Maryland pride and learn more

about what the state has to offer.” Attendees also have the option to purchase wine by the glass, bottle or a case to drink at the event or to take home with them. In addition, festivalgoers can purchase a wine glass lavalier, which hangs around the neck and allows for a hands-free experience while strolling from booth to booth. Pretzelphoria, LulaRoe, Save The Coconuts, Crabby Spice, A Reason to Wine and Señor Cigars are a few of the vendors that will be at the wine festival. Around 8,000 people visit the event annually to enjoy wine and Ocean City during a time of year when it is less crowded and the weather is still warm, Nokes said. “It’s the opportunity to learn about the variety of wines you can serve with Maryland pride and enjoy sampling them in the process,” Nokes said. “Paired with Delmarva cuisine, there’s nothing better. It is an Ocean City early fall tradition. Great fun for friends and family outings.” For a full list of vendors, wineries, breweries and a discount coupon, visit www.winefest.com. Call 410280-3306 for more information. “Winefest has been plagued by lousy weather these past two years and we’re looking forward to this year’s hurricane-free event,” Chiu said. Guests younger than 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Children ages 13-20 get in for $15. Youth 12 and under are admitted free.

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Also, Thursday night cornhole is back on the outside stadium deck. Nightly dinner specials are offered as well. Happy hour is noon to 6 p.m. daily. Get domestic bottles and drafts for $2.25, import beers for $3.50, Guinness for $5, rails are $3 and calls and house wine are $3.75. Don’t miss Bob Hughes on Friday, 5-8 p.m. Saturday at 7 p.m. is Team Trivia with DJ Chuck D. To hear more, call 410-250-1449. Fenwick Crabhouse, 100 Coastal Highway Fenwick Island, opens daily at 11 a.m. Happy hour is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with $7 food specials include crab dip quesadilla, Fenwick baked oysters, fish and chips and “Cali” dog with fries. Drink specials include $2 domestic drafts, $2.50 cans, $3 martinis, $4 rail drinks and $5 house wine by the glass. Crab specials include $3 off each person’s all-you-can-eat order before 4 p.m. For more information, call 302-539-2500. Fish Tales, 22nd Street, bayside, provides happy hour 3-6 p.m. daily with $5 orange crushes. Torada Tuesday features $4 Torada shots and $5 bombs. Wednesday is locals night, where guests can enjoy 75-cent Natural Light drafts and $2.75 wells. Friday, get $4 fireball shots, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. To hear more, call 410-2890990. Frog Bar and Grill, 806 S. Atlantic Avenue at the Inlet Village, features all day and night drink specials including $1.75 Natural Light, $2.75 Bud Light bottles, $3 froggy shooters and $5 orange crush. Enjoy Froggy Hour from 8-9 p.m. with $1 Miller Lite and Bud Light drafts and $5 pitchers. Frog Bar and Grill also serves breakfast from 8-11 a.m. To hear more, call 410-289-FROG. Harborside Bar & Grill, 12841 S. Harbor Rd. West Ocean City, offers happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Drink specials include $2 rails and domestic bottles and drafts, and $5.50 orange crushes. Food specials include $5.99 buffalo wings and pound of steamed shrimp, $7.99 bowl of garlic mussels and two dozen steamed clams for $12.99. Friday, Sept. 29, catch DJ Billy T at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, hear Side Project or Chris Button, 2-6 p.m., followed by DJ Jeremy at 9 p.m. Oct. 1, check out Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m. Monday, listen to Blake Haley, 4-7 p.m., followed by DJ Billy T at 7 p.m. Tuesday, catch Funk Shue, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, sing karaoke with DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, Opposite Directions plays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. For all things from the home of the Original Orange Crush, visit www.weocharborside.com. At Higgins, 31st Street, enjoy its

all-you-can-eat crabs and corn for $29.99. Customers can select AUCE shrimp and ribs for $25.99 per person. While at Higgins, try a couple popular appetizers such as the scallops and oyster casino. For more specials, call 410-289-2581. Marina Deck, 306 Dorchester Street, is open at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner daily, with happy hour 3-6 p.m. Specials include $2.25 drafts, $2.75 bottles and $5.75 crushes, $5.99 half-pound of steamed shrimp, $6.99 for a dozen clams and 79-cent wings (at the two bars only). Thursday is Karaoke with J-Lo from 9-11 p.m. For more information, visit www.marinadeckrestaurant.com or call 410-289-4411. M.R. Ducks, Talbot Street, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 36 p.m., excluding days with entertainment. Drink specials include $1.75 Natural Light, $2.50 domestic beer, $3 rail drinks, $4 craft and import beer. Food specials include $3 bar dogs, $5 clams and Old Bay wings and $6 steamed shrimp. Friday, Sept. 29, hear Bad Since Breakfast at 5 p.m. Saturday, catch Timmie Metz at 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.mrducks.com. Nick’s House of Ribs, 145th Street, is open 3 p.m. to midnight daily and at noon Saturday and Sunday. During Sunday games in the bar enjoy all-you-can-eat ribs and chicken for $13.99. Get $2 domestic drafts during all NFL games.For more, visit www.nickshouseofribs.com. Ocean City Fish Company, in the commercial harbor in West Ocean City, is open at 11 a.m. daily. Try AUCE crabs, corn and hush puppies for $30. Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 3-7 p.m. Drink specials include $1.50 domestic drafts, $2.50 domestic bottles, $3.50 rail drinks and house wines, $4.50 calls and $5 crushes and frozen beverages. Food specials includes half-price appetizers. Visit www.ocfishcompany.com. Pickles Pub, 706 Philadelphia Avenue, offers happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $2.25 domestic drafts and bottles, $3 Evolution Craft Brewing Lot 3, $3.50 house wine and rail beverages, and $5 orange crushes. Food specials are eat-in-only and include $3.99 Boardwalk fries, $4.99 stadium nachos, $5.99 sliders (three mini burger or pulled pork), $6 tacos (three beef, chicken or pork) and $6.99 one-pound of wings (nuclear, hot or Baltimore). Monday, enjoy 55-cent wings all day and night with purchase of a beverage, with $3 Corona and Corona Light specials. Tuesday, have $1.50 tacos, with a beverage purchase. Music starts at 10 p.m. with DJ Adam Dutch. Get $2 Presidente, PBR and Natty Boh drafts. Wednesday, get half-price burgers all day/night with purchase of a bevSee INSIDE Page 40

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erage. Starting at 7 p.m. have a “local pint” and keep the glass. Thursday, DJ Wax plays music beginning at 10 p.m. Drink $4 Hoop Tea or get Fireball shots for $4. Saturday, check out City Painted Green at 10 p.m. Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. have a $5 Bloody Mary or mimosa, and 10 p.m. to close enjoy late night happy hour specials. For more, call 410-289-4891. Phillips Seafood House, 14101 Coastal Hwy., is closed Monday through Thursday until Oct. 14. Friday, the menu and buffet will be available at 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, menu and buffet, available at 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday happy hour is until 7 p.m. and Sunday until close. Drink specials include $2.50 domestic drafts and bottles, $4 craft beer, $3 wine, sangria and spirits, and $5 crushes. In addition, enjoy $5 and $7 food specials with purchase of a beverage. Have a crab feast for $19, available for menu dining when seated by 6 p.m. Receive five medium crabs, quarter-pound steamed shrimp, two pieces of chicken, corn on the cob, cole slaw and watermelon. For more, call 410-250-1200. Pizza Tugos, Route 50 in West Ocean City, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $2 Miller Lite and Yuengling drafts, $2.99 craft beer drafts and $1.99 rail drinks. Get $1 cheese pizza slices during happy hour. Check out the “Freaking Insanity Football special” including all-youcan-eat wings and pizza for $10.99 during games. Order online at www.pizzatugos.com. Purple Moose, 108 S Atlantic Ave., on the Boardwalk between Talbot and Caroline streets, features

CK the DJ/VJ, at 2 p.m., with Total distraction, 10 p.m. both Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 30. For more, visit www.purplemoosesaloon.com. Ropewalk, 82nd Street, is open daily. Happy hour is available from 26 p.m., Monday through Friday. Drink specials include $2 off drafts as well as $2.50 select domestics, $4 Slushies, wines and rails, and $5.50 crushes. Happy hour food specials include half-price bada bing shrimp and wings. Enjoy brunch at Ropewalk, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more, call 410-524-1009. Seacrets, 49th Street, opens daily at 11 a.m. Sunday through Thursday enjoy half-price entrees from 5-10 p.m. Happy hour food and drink specials are offered from 4-7 p.m. daily. Try a $6 frozen orange crush, electric lemonade, pain in de ass and rum runner. All Seacrets’ distilled liquors are $5 (gin; white, spiced, coconut and gold rums; vodka and flavored orange, grapefruit and lemon vodkas; light whiskey and bourbon whiskey). Get $1 off all beer and try the seasonal “Rumpkin” brewed by Fin City and made with Seacrets’ spiced rum. Friday, Sept. 29, hear the 19th Street Duo, 5-9 p.m. followed by Nowhere Slow, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. In the nightclub dance to beats by DJ Tuff, then hear Kristen & the Noise at 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 catch Rew Smith, 5-9 p.m. In the nightclub catch DJ Cruz at 9 p.m. with Under the Covers on at 10 p.m. On the beach stage Flowers for Taco performs at 9 p.m. For more, call 410524-4900. Shenanigan’s Irish Pub, Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, offers happy hour Monday through Friday,

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3-6 p.m. Drink specials include domestic bottles for $2.75; import and craft drafts, $4.50; Guinness, $5; rail drinks, $3; and Shillelagh (frozen green drink) and house wine for $4. Friday and Saturday, hear Dublin at 9 p.m. For more, call 410-2897181. Shrimp Boat, 9724 Stephen Decatur Highway, is open daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday take advantage of an AUCE crab special, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $1.50 per crab for dine-in only. Happy hour is 2-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with $2 domestic drafts. Saturday and Sunday have AUCE crab and corn for $28.88, add shrimp for an additional $10. This special is dine-in only and seating is available until 3 p.m. To hear more, call 410-213-0448. Skye Bar, 66th Street, opens at 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. Have $1 oysters and get a 1.25-pound lobster for $20. Drink specials include $1 off drafts, $3.50 rails, $4 house wines and $5 orange crushes. Enjoy half-price bottles of champagne from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Friday, Sept. 29, hear Test Kitchen, 4-8 p.m. Saturday, listen to Marcella Peters, 4-8 p.m. For more, visit www.skyebaroc.com. Sunset Grille, Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City, offers two-for-one happy hour from 3-7 p.m. daily. Select appetizers are half-price too. Call 410-213-8110 for more information. If you have an event coming up you would like me to highlight in Inside Going Out, send me an email at Taylor@OceanCityToday.net. You can also check out this column online at www.oceancitytoday.net.

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Annual Ocean City Coin and Currency show this weekend By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) At least 30 coin and currency dealers will be on hand to showcase their unique coin collections this weekend at the convention center on 40th Street during the OC Coin and Currency show. The annual event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission and appraisals are free. Visitors can buy, sell or trade coins with participating vendors during the event. “People really appreciate it and we have a good crowd each year,” Promoter Carl Ostiguy said. “Hundreds of people come out each day and people look forward to it. I have been getting calls the last 30 days making sure it is still going on.” Currency from shipwrecks, large and small sized coins, early American to colonial and treasure coins will all be featured in the show. Vendors and dealers will also have coins and currency from all over the world. “[On display will be] old coins from the 1600s and 1700s [and] gold and silver bullion. A lot of historical stuff,” he said. “Early coins from the beginning of our country to now.” Dealers will have Spanish treasure coins including currency from the El

Cazador, a Spanish brig that sunk in the Gulf of Mexico in 1784 on its way to Louisiana, he said. Check out colonial notes dating back to Ben Franklin, confederate currency from the Civil War and money used centuries ago. Older coins used different mixtures of precious and semiprecious metals making their value higher. Coins from 1964 and earlier are generally worth more than face value, he said. “Do not clean coins because it lowers their value,” Ostiguy said. Hundreds of people are expected to visit the convention center this weekend for the show, which is hosted by the Salisbury Coin Club. “We see girl and boy scouts coming out to earn their merit badges for coin collecting,” Ostiguy said. “Some people like collecting coins and it’s been a hobby for many years for most people. Others retire and start collecting coins. The age groups vary.” Make sure to check out the halfprice bins. Dealers can price out coins and currency or attendees may choose to sell their collections and pieces. “This is one of the only coin shows in the area and people travel long distances [to check it out],” Ostiguy said. “Bring gold coins in to be appraised

or you can sell them. Some people bring their coins in just to see what they are worth.” For more information, contact Ostiguy at 443-623-7025.

Carl Ostiguy displays a scrimshaw engraving worth approximately $50,000 during the OC Coin and Currency show at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street last year.

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By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) The season for cooking has come to an end, but that does not mean my culinary quest has been put on the back burner. Delmarva Life has invited me to appear on its Facebook Live Cooking Show. For those not familiar with live streaming, it is a platform that allows the customers to broadcast live video content using a camera and a computer through the internet. If you want to check out my very first cooking show, go to DelmarvaLife Facebook and click on Peanut Butter andJelly To Go. That being said, the dish I prepared is called Peanut Butter and Jelly To Go. It is an edible chocolate box stuffed with peanut butter mousse and topped with a gorgeous strawberry whipped cream. Fresh strawberries, powdered sugar and 18 karat edible gold dust are the piece de resistance and set the tone for glorious entertaining. If one’s curiosity is interested in particulars, continue on. Let us begin with the edible chocolate box. Sometimes the simplest ideas can create fabulous results. Chi-

nese takeout containers are the molds for the box of precise dimensions. The various sizes increase the possibilities and add to the theme of creativity. The next issue at hand is the chocolate itself. I have fund Candiquick microwavable chocolate trays are not only the best tasting chocolate but produce a smooth, velvety surface that looks quite professional. In addition, this product is cheaper than other chocolate microwavable trays. Candiquick can be purchased at Walmart for $3.74 per tray. The recipe calls for smooth peanut butter; chunky peanut butter is not recommended. Peanut butter can be somewhat pricy, feel free to substitute a generic brand in place of the more expensive ones. A touch of instant coffee mixed with equal parts of water has been added to the peanut butter mousse to give it more depth of flavor. I experimented with ground espresso as opposed to instant coffee thinking this would enhance the overall dish. Big mistake. The ground coffee would not dissolve. No matter how much I pounded, blended, chopped and even added scalding water, the results were the same peanut butter mousse with unpleasant coffee grounds.

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The presentation, as always, is just as important as the recipe itself. Remember, the plate is a blank canvass and you are the artist. Height, color, texture and contrast should be incorporated into your masterpiece. This is the fun part; allow your imagination to set you apart. Peanut Butter and Jelly To Go is simple to make but does take time to complete. That being said, the “wows” and “accolades” will make it all worthwhile. Enjoy! Peanut Butter and Jelly To Go Edible Chocolate Box 2 (16 oz.) Chinese takeout containers 2 (16 oz.) Candiquik microwavable chocolate trays cooking spray Peanut Butter Mousse ½ teaspoon instant coffee ½ teaspoon hot water 8 oz. whipped cream cheese 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons whole milk 1 cup heavy cream

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late. It is best to apply a thin coating, refrigerate for 15 minutes and apply another thin coating. Make sure the entire interior (minus the lid) is covered with chocolate. Repeat this process for the other container. Refrigerate until chocolate is hard and ready to be filled with the peanut butter mousse. 4. Place a metal mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 15 minutes. 5. Combine coffee and hot water in a small cup. 6. Using a hand held mixer, blend the cream cheese, peanut butter, coffee liquid and vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth. 7. Add the powdered sugar and beat for another minute. Then add the milk and beat for another 30 seconds. 8. Remove mixing bowl and beaters from the freezer. Add the cream and beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form – about 3 minutes. 9. Using a spatula, gently fold peanut butter mixture into the whipped cream until fully incorporated. Refrigerate until ready to use. 10. Again, place a clean metal mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 15 minutes. 11. Remove bowl and beaters from the freezer. Add the heavy cream, powdered sugar, strawberry Jell-O, jelly and spices and beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.

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OUT & ABOUT BEACH BASH Believe in Tomorrow’s Beach Bash at Seacrets on Monday evening drew more than 800 people to the 49th Street establishment and raised at least $45,000 for the nonprofit organization. The facility on 66th Street is open year-around to provide 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. Fundraisers such as the annual Beach Bash help raise money to provide essential week-long excursions for critically ill children and their families. KARA HALLISSEY/OCEAN CITY TODAY

Chef Stuart Diepold, left, and Jason Meisner, man the Rare & Rye table during Believe in Tomorrow’s Beach Bash on Monday at Seacrets. While serving a Shrimp Boat specialty, Melissa Schworn and Joe White, pose for a picture during Believe in Tomorrow’s Beach Bash, Monday at Seacrets on 49th Street.

Jesse Durbin shucks oysters at the Sunset Grille table during Believe in Tomorrow’s Beach Bash.

Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation Beach Respite Housing Program Coordinator Wayne Littleton, third from left, and organization volunteers, from left, George Payne, Cyndy Spicknall, Lyn and Hank Meixner, Jim Spicknall and Bill Long, and gather for a photo during Believe in Tomorrow’s Beach Bash at Seacrets on Monday.

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ROCK FOR RECOVERY Pocomoke City residents, Stacy and Marc Pixley, came out to Trader Lee’s in West Ocean City to support the Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction fundraiser last Saturday.

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Celebrating another successful Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction Rock for Recovery concert benefit, from left, are Jackie Eaton Ball, Del. Mary Beth Carozza, and Heidi and Jamie McNeely. The concert was held on Sept. 23 at Trader Lee’s in West Ocean City.

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Art competition open to students By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) Original interpretations of “Dogs: Man’s Best Friend” artwork will be accepted until the end of October for a contest where winners will take home prize money and have their canine creations displayed during the Eastern Shore Classic Cluster Dog Show at the Wicomico County Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury. Students in Kindergarten through 12th grade and up to 18 years of age in Worcester and Wicomico County and Sussex County, Delaware, are eligible to submit one art entry per person, which can include depictions of a purebred or mixed breed dog in ink, paint, pastel, crayon or pencil. Local schools and teachers are encouraged to make the art contest part of a class requirement or an optional way for students to express their love for dogs. “I breed and show Italian greyhounds and [I am] always looking to reach out and involve the youth with dogs,” said Jerry Milko, creator of the student art contest and a member of the Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club. “An art contest is a great way to involve the community and schools down here. It will give insight into dogs and there will be a nice amount of artwork to see at the dog show [in November.]” All first-prize winners in each grade will take home $25 in addition to being

eligible to compete for “Best in Show” with a $500 prize and “Reserve Best in Show” with a $250 reward. First, second, third and fourth place in each grade level will earn a ribbon. Prize money is distributed through the nonprofit Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club Charitable Trust. In addition, all participants will receive one complimentary student admission and one free adult admission to the Eastern Shore Classic Cluster Dog Show, Friday, Nov. 10, or Saturday, Nov. 11. Any artwork recognized by the judging panel will be displayed in a gallery during the Eastern Shore Classic Cluster Dog Show at the Wicomico County Youth and Civic Center from Nov. 8-12. “The shows are open to the public and provide a learning experience for students,” Milko said. “Dogs are an integral part of life and are as old as time itself. They are family members and children learn responsibilities with a pet.” Private, public and homeschooled students are encouraged to create original artwork of a dog considering their anatomy, coat, coloration, unique characteristics, specialization and their own feelings toward man’s best friend. A family pet or favorite breed can be depicted in the paintings. “Dogs are effective for therapy, protection and have medical benefits,”

Milko said. “They are an integral part of society in so many ways and I want people to understand they improve our quality of life. [The contest] involves youth and educators [in addition to] the human canine relationship.” Students cannot reproduce another artist’s visual images. Everything must be original artwork. The minimum size for entries is 8inch by 8-inch and the maximum is 26-inch by 26-inch with a recommended ratio of 75 percent or greater. Organizers are still looking for prize donations including monetary gifts or recognition awards for the art contest. “The feedback from parents and teachers has been a nice representation for the first year,” Milko said. “We are hoping for great quality artwork and want to recognize as many students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade as we can.” Interested students can preregister at easternshoreartcontest@gmail.com or call Milko at 410-430-7249 for an entry form and additional information. Call or email to arrange for entries to be picked up by Oct. 27 as well. All mailed entries must be postmarked by Oct. 23. Send to: Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club, P.O. Box 1881 Salisbury, Maryland, 21802. Entries can also be hand delivered to Holiday Real Estate at 7700 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, Monday through Satur-

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Presentation just as important as recipe, Walker says Continued from Page 42 down) on the top of the whip cream. 3. Pipe strawberry whipped cream on top of the box. 4. Toasted peanuts, fresh strawberries, a shot of Bailey’s and powdered sugar are just a few of the ingredients that can be used in the presentation. Makes 2 chocolate boxes. (This dish is rich and one box can easily serve two people). Secret Ingredient - Opportunity. “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” — Milton Berle day, by Oct. 27 or to the Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club at 31663 Winterplace Parkway in Salisbury, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. by Oct. 28. The contest is taking place through the Eastern Shore Classic Cluster Dog Show, which brings the Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club, Talbot Kennel Club and Mispillion Kennel Club together for an annual dog show in Salisbury each year. For more information, search “Eastern Shore Classic Dog Shows Art Contest” on Facebook.

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Fundraiser to benefit Poole, Sun. By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 29, 2017) Gathering community support – following a near-fatal car accident on Aug. 9 involving Ocean Pines resident Kim Poole – is the focus of the “Poolin’ It Together For Kim” benefit this Sunday at The Globe in Berlin from 3-6 p.m. Marla Robertson, of 98.1 WOCM Irie Radio, has organized the benefit for her longtime friend. The cost of admission is $10, which includes a chance at winning numerous

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door prizes. Two members of Full Circle band, Kathy Denk and Michelle Schachter, will perform. There will also be a Chinese auction and The Globe will donate a percentKim Poole age of food and drink sales to the fundraiser. Following the accident in Snow Hill, Poole’s relatives began sharing updates on her condition on the website CaringBridge. Since 2002 the nonprofit web-

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‘The Highwaymen Live’ to perform in Ocean City, Oct. 5

(Sept. 29, 2017) America’s No. 1 country tribute band, “The Highwaymen Live,” will be performing at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, Thursday, Oct. 5 for one show only at 8 p.m. The Highwaymen Live is a musical tribute to Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash. Perhaps the greatest country music super group in history, the “Highwaymen” traveled the world performing country music to millions of fans. Audiences for “The Highwaymen Live” Tribute Band have watched in amazement as each song, one hit after another, is sung just as if they were seeing the original band perform. This county music tribute show, featuring Michael Moore as Nelson, August Manley as Jennings and Philip Bauer as Cash, is full of upbeat and honky tonk hits including “Ring of Fire,” “Dukes of Hazard” and “On the Road Again.”

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America’s No. 1 country tribute band, “The Highwaymen Live,” will perform at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, Thursday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m.

Ocean Pines Players to sing in OC (Sept. 29, 2017) Nearly everyone has at least one favorite song from the 1940’s – “Stormy Weather,” “All of Me,” “Blue Moon,” – so come take a Sentimental Journey with the Ocean Pines Players at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Ocean City and hear 30 hits from what many critics call the best decade of music in modern times. All proceeds from these shows, slated for Sept. 29 through Oct. 1, will be split between the Ocean Pines Players Youth Performing Arts Scholarship and the community service programs of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, which include the Cold Weather Shelter, Open Kettle lunches and clothing and food drives.

A talented cast of seven will perform some favorites as well as a few songs that may not be so familiar, and the show will include the exuberant spirit, wit and humor that have come to characterize recent performances by the Ocean Pines Players. As a bonus, enjoy a pre-show serenade by Charlie (“Uke Ellington”) Flagiello, playing even more songs from the 40’s. The Players will provide complementary wine, snacks, coffee and desserts, and there may be other goodies as well. Evening shows on Friday, Sept. 29, and Saturday, Sept. 30, begin at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. for preshow entertainment and snacks. The Sunday, Oct. 1, matinee begins at 4

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TRIP WINNER The final winner of the summer-long Tipsy Turtle contest, held at Coconut’s Beach Bar at the Castle in the Sand Hotel, was selected on Sunday. Each Tuesday throughout the season, customers who ordered a Tipsy Turtle beverage at the 37th Street bar were entered into a weekly drawing to win the grand prize, an allinclusive vacation at the Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina in the Bahamas. Each of the weekly winners were then entered into the final drawing. Thirteen out of the 18 weekly winners attended Sunday and each had a numbered plastic turtle corresponding with the week they won. One turtle was removed from a small pool at a time. The last one remaining belonged to Tracy Hudson of Dagsboro, second from left. She is pictured with, from left, Castle in the Sand Food and Beverage Manager Jeff Hicks, Group Sales manager Patricia Smith, Hotel Owner Adam Showell and General Manager Bob Borello. TAYLOR SLOAN/OCEAN CITY TODAY

Three Snow Hill students receive Eagle Scout rank

(Sept. 29, 2017) Matthew Sponaugle, Craig Birckhead-Morton and Benjamin Jackson recently earned the Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Award and were recognized during a ceremony at Snow Hill Middle School. The boys are members of Ocean City Troop 225, of the Del-Mar-Va Council Boy Scouts of America. Troop 225 is sponsored by the Elks Lodge 2645 in Ocean City. The three are part of the approximately 4 percent of all Boy Scouts who attain the rank of Eagle. Boy Scouts must earn 21 merit badges, show leadership and successfully complete a service project to complete his Eagle Scout requirements. Sponaugle chose to paint the Snow Hill Middle School library. The library had developed a new S.T.E.M. space and the current paint colors did not provide the aesthetics or feeling the media specialist wanted it to convey. “I was successful in completing my project in the timeline established due to the assistance of my parents, four scout members of Troop 225 a friend of mine and the support of the middle school staff, especially the principal, vice principal and the media specialist whom I want to thank,” Sponaugle said. Now the library has three bright colors in addition to the new space and is a place the middle school students can learn and relax. Birckhead-Morton conducted three free book fairs at Snow Hill Elementary School, Pocomoke Elementary School and Showell Elementary School. His project was named “Worcester Reads!” “I believe it will have a positive impact on both the students and teachers,” he said. “Studies show that early literacy is important, that is why my focus was elementary schools. In researching a project, I also spoke to teachers in the Worcester County School System who told me that some of their students do not have books at home.” See BOYS Page 51

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Boys tackle service projects to obtain Eagle Scout honor

Boy Scouts of America Ocean City Troop 225 members, from left, Benjamin Jackson, Craig Birckhead-Morton and Matthew Sponaugle, recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout and were recognized during a ceremony at Snow Hill Middle School. They are pictured with Joan Thompson, chair of the Board of Trustees of Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645. The scouts presented her with an eagle statue in recognition of the Elks Club’s long-serving sponsorship of their troop.

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Continued from Page 50 Jackson took on the press box at the Snow Hill Little League fields. It was falling apart on the inside. “As a part of my project, I put up and painted new paneling, new trim and indoor/outdoor carpeting. Not only does the interior of the box look better, it is now safe,” he said. “There are no exposed nails splinters or tripping hazards. Scorekeepers and announcers can now use the rooms during the games.” All three attend Snow Hill High School, are on the Principal’s List and involved in a myriad of activities. Matthew is the son of Timothy and Cleta Sponaugle of Snow Hill. Craig is the son of Craig Morton and Janeen Birckhead-Morton of Crownsville, Maryland, and Ben is the son of Gregory and Shelly Jackson of Snow Hill.

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ROCK FOR RECOVERY Mindy Bounds, left, is joined by Gunnar Brubaker and his mother, Ashley Ownby, of Salisbury, as they enjoy music during the Second Annual Rock For Recovery at Trader Lee’s in West Ocean City last Saturday. The concert benefited Worcester Warriors Against Opiate Addiction.

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Skinny is Green band members, from left, Punit Ojha, Dan Hunt and Rav Sitayla, set up a merchandise table at Trader Lee’s in West Ocean City before their set during the Rock for Recovery benefit concert on Sept. 23.

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Rocking out during the Rock for Recovery fundraiser last Saturday at Trader Lee’s in West Ocean City, from left, are Melody Watson, Jerik Foreman, Alyssa Green and Kaydence Burrell, of Willards. The event was hosted by Worcester Warriors Against Opiate Addiction.

The Eastern Shore Chapter of the Executive Women's Golf Association kicked off its breast cancer fundraising effort last month with the annual Pink Ball event. The chapter launched the event with participation of about 260 members spanning 11 leagues. The Chapter collected $4,100 this year. All proceeds go directly to the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer programs. Pictured, standing, are Nancy Dofflemyer, Pink Ribbon Classic chair, left, and Heather Treml, Pink Ball Event chair, and seat, are members and breast cancer survivors, Linda Bauer, Sharon Hoffman, Carol Van Reenan and Judy Kight.

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NAACP MEETING Worcester County NAACP members and guests gathered at the Berlin Multi-Purpose Building in August to hear a presentation by Charles Weaver, president of the Worcester County Historical Society, and Dr. Kirkland Hall, former baseball coach at UMES and Negro League ball player. Proposal is to build a memorial to Snow Hill native, William Julius "Judy" Johnson, a highly regarded baseball player.

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Orchestra marks 20th anniversary; OC concert, Oct. 1 (Sept. 29, 2017) The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, the only professional symphony orchestra on Marylandâ€™s Eastern Shore, kicks off its 20th anniversary season, â€œReaching Ever Higher,â€? this year. Performances will take place at the Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College in Wye Mills, on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m.; the French Embassy in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m.; and at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center within the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 3 p.m. The fall concert program, â€œEast and West of the Rhine,â€? will feature the music of Ernest Chausson, Camille Saint-SaĂŠns, Maurice Ravel and Johannes Brahms. â€œWe are thrilled to be performing such symphonies as Brahmsâ€™ moving Symphony No. 4 in our first concert and to be welcoming violinist Virgil Boutellis-Taft who will perform in Chaussonâ€™s PoĂ¨me and Saint SaĂŤnsâ€™ Danse Macabre,â€? said Maestro Julien Benichou. Symphony No. 4 Op. 98 was Brahms last symphony. Richard Strauss, a futurist, wrote that the Andante of the Symphony No. 4 reminded him of â€œâ€Ś a funeral procession moving in silence across moonlit heightsâ€Śâ€? The music soars with passion and feeling of great intensity, but not of grief or mourning. Chaussonâ€™s PoĂ¨me for violin and orchestra was written in 1896. The work was probably inspired by a short story by the Russian novelist Ivan Turgenev, The Song of Triumphant Love, in which two young men, one a violinist, fall in love with the same woman. It was written for a virtuoso violinist at the height of French Romanticism, and remains a favorite of skilled performers. Ravelâ€™s Ma Mere lâ€™Oye (Mother Goose) was initially written in 1910 as a work for piano for four hands, based on various childrenâ€™s stories. It was a gift to Mimie and Jean Godebski, whose parents were friends of Ravel. The work was orchestrated in 1911 and was always popular because of its flowing melodies, fine harmonies and superb orchestration. Now over a century old, it is still considered â€œmodern

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SUNFEST KITE FESTIVAL Colorful kites of all shapes and sizes fill the sky between Third and Sixth streets during the 42nd annual Sunfest Kite Festival, Sept. 21-24.

music,â€? yet easy to digest. Saint SaĂŤns was a child prodigy who entered the Paris Conservatoire at the age of 13. Danse Macabre was originally written in 1872 as an art song for voice and piano, and orchestrated in 1874. The work is based on an old superstition about how death plays its fiddle on Halloween and skeletons emerge from their graves to dance from midnight until dawn. The opening night concert at Chesapeake College on Sept. 28 will feature a special catered reception at intermission, sponsored by Piazza in Easton. The 20th Anniversary Season Opening Dinner will be held on Oct. 1 following the concert at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center on 40th Street. The cost for the plated dinner and cash bar is $65 per person. The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council, the Talbot County Arts Council, the Worcester County Arts Council, Sussex County, Delaware and the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Inc. Subscriptions for the 2017-2018 season of the MSO are available online at midatlanticsymphony.org, or by telephone, 888-846-8600. Individual tickets will be sold in advance online, and at the door. For more information, visit midatlanticsymphony.org.

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BeACH CLeANuP members of stephen decatur High school’s Connections Club participate in the recent Coastal Cleanup, on the beach in Ocean City. the Coastal Cleanup is part of an international Coastal Cleanup sponsored by Ocean Conservancy, an organization working to protect the world’s oceans. it uses the types and amounts of trash collected during these efforts to help identify sources of debris and to explore ways to cut litter.

worcester Preparatory school Parents’ Association hosted a New Parent Coffee to welcome families who are new to the school on sept. 7. wPs Head of upper school, mike grosso, chats with former wPs student and new parent, stephanie shockley.

PAiNted utiLitY BOx Local art company, tC studios – OC Painting experience at 1505 Philadelphia Avenue, recently painted a utility box located on the east side of s. Baltimore Avenue on somerset street in downtown Ocean City. the Ocean City downtown Association sponsored this public art project that displays the various special events this organization is involved in. delmarva Power provided approval to the Ocean City development Corporation to use this utility box as part of the Public Art Program. For more information about this program, contact the OCdC at 410-289-7739. Pictured, from left, are Nancy Bradford, mary Ann manganello, Nancy Howard of the downtown Association, Alexandra and Jamie Jacobs of tC studios, and Joe manganello of the downtown Association.

visitOr Ocean City/Berlin rotary Club President margaret mudron, welcomes Heike de Young, right, from the rotary Club of KaufbeurenOstallgan, germany, to their weekly meeting.the Ocean City/Berlin rotary Club meetings are held each wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Captain’s table restaurant in the Courtyard by marriott, 15th street and the Boardwalk.

museum guests the salisbury school’s exchange students from germany spent the morning recently learning about the Ocean City Life-saving station’s services and wildlife native to the area.

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Oct. 20 deadline for ‘Pup 18 Tapped Brews! of the Pines’ photo contest Drinks Speciials All Day Every y Day!! (Sept. 29, 2017) The Ocean Pines Association urges “pup-arazzi” pet parents to enter their furry friends in the third annual “Pup of the Pines” photo contest, sponsored by the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department. The contest runs Aug.14 to Oct. 20. The winner will be named the “2018 Pup of the Pines” and will receive a free 2018 Ocean Pines Dog Park registration. The pup will also be the official face of the dog park and will be featured in the Ocean Pines Activity Guide and other postings throughout the year. The top eight entries will be on display during the Ocean Pines Halloween celebration, held Saturday, Oct. 28 from 1-4 p.m. in White Horse Park. Event atten-

dees will be able to vote for their favorite. The winner will be announced during the Hometown Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, Nov. 25. The entry fee is $5 per dog. Money raised from the contest will be used for upgrades and improvements to the dog park. Official entry forms are available at the Ocean Pines Community Center at 235 Ocean Parkway, online at OceanPines.org or on the Recreation and Parks Department’s Facebook page. For more information, contact Denise Sawyer, director of marketing and public relations for the Ocean Pines Association, at 410-641-7717 ext. 3006 or dsawyer@oceanpines.org.

Ocean City Endless Summer Cruisin Car Show, Oct. 5-8

(Sept. 29, 2017) The 20th annual Endless Summer Cruisin Car Show returns to Ocean City, Oct. 5-8, with more than 2,000 hot rods, street machines and custom cars, among others, on display. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 through Saturday, Oct. 7. The Grand Finale car show and awards ceremony will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 8, in the inlet parking lot. The event will feature car shows at the convention center on 40th Street as well as the downtown inlet parking lot and various citywide locations. Special guest is TV and movie star, Ernie Hudson, best known for his role as “Winston Zeddmore” in “Ghostbusters.” He will be inside the Ocean City convention center for meet and greets Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at the inlet, Sunday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. From the hit TV show, “American Restoration,” Rick Dale will be at the inlet Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 37th annual Hot Rod & Custom Car Show will be held in conjunction with Endless Summer Cruisin, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5-7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., inside the convention center. See some of the hottest show cars in the mid-Atlantic including the 1967 “Street Machine” Camaro, as well as the 1975 AMC Full custom Matador, the 1951 “King of the Beach” Willys Overland and the 1960 Ford “Midnight” Thunderbird. Check out the “Ghostbuster” tribute display featuring the Ecto-1 Show Car. In addition, there will be live entertainment on stage, including Mook Jones on Thursday, noon to 3:30 p.m.; Golden Touch, Friday and Saturday, noon to 3:30 p.m. and BINGO, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Also, check out the vendor showroom for all automotive needs, plus jewelry, arts and crafts and other items inside the Ocean City convention center. Express Auctioneers will host the OC Collector Car Auction, Saturday, Oct. 7,

upstairs inside the convention center. Sell a car, purchase one, or just watch all the excitement. The preview will begin at 9 a.m. followed by the live auction at 11a.m. For information on buying or selling a vehicle, visit occollectorcars.com or call 410-365-2759. A Memorabilia Auction has been added to the event and will take place next Saturday at 10 a.m. Spectator entrance into the auction is included with Endless Summer Cruisin admission. During Endless Summer Cruisin hear America’s No. 1 country tribute band, “The Highwaymen Live,” Thursday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center, inside the convention center. The Highwaymen Live features the likes of Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings. This tribute show is full hits including “Ring of Fire,” “Dukes of Hazard” and “On the Road Again.” Tickets are on sale now at the Ocean City Box Office (1-800-OC-OCEAN), TicketMaster (1-800-551-SEAT) or online at oceancityconcerts.com. Some of the top national names in the country will be on display at Manufacturer’s Midway located at the inlet, including Advance Auto Parts, AMSOIL, Automotive Lift Service, Chevrolet Performance, Goodmark, Maryland Lottery, Miller Welding, OPTIMA Batteries, Sundance Vacations and SYLVANIA Automotive. Inside the convention center check out Treasured Motorcar Services, among others. Another Endless Summer Cruisin Car Show highlight are the special Boardwalk parades that will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings. Staging begins at 27th Street on the Boardwalk and the parade is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. going south to the inlet. Tickets cost $10 per day for Thursday and Sunday and $15 for Friday and Saturday, good at all locations. Children under 14 get in free with an adult. Fourday event passes are also available for $35. For more information, visit www.endlesssummercruisin.com.

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TREASURE HUNT Park Place Jewelers hosted its eighth annual Sunfest Treasure Hunt on the beach, Saturday and Sunday. For a donation to the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s House by the Sea, located on 66th Street, participants got a chance to dig in the sand at Second Street on the beach for prizes from gift certificates to local restaurants and retailers, diamonds, gemstones and jewelry. Park Place Jewelers owner Todd Ferrante, right, and his 9-year-old daughter, Sophia, are joined by Wayne Littleton, Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation Beach Respite Housing Program coordinator. LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY

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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AE-American Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ ASIAN GARDEN, Philadelphia Avenue, between 15th and 16th streets, Ocean City 410-289-7423 / www.asiangarden.us / $ / VMC-AE-DIS / Serving Chinese and Indian cuisine. Eat in, carry out or we can deliver. Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. ■ THE BIG EASY ON 60, 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305 / www.thebigeasyon60.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full Bar / An Ocean City restaurant with a New Orleans flair. Amazing atmosphere with beautiful outside patio seating. Come try some Ocean City favorites as well as our take on traditional Louisiana cajun dishes. Everything from outstanding starters, unique entrees, to awesome desserts along with extraordinary hospitality. A family friendly Ocean City Restaurant New Orleans menu. ■ BIG EYE JACKS, 700 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0153 / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted except 6-9 p.m. / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Family restaurant. Takeout available except between 6-9 p.m. Open Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Family friendly dining with a Caribbean seafood cuisine paired with our fresh fruit crushes and extensive craft beer menu. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishocmd.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-6642896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7263 / www.castleinthesand.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Beachfront, open-air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos, frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment on weekends through October. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m., 2for-1 drink specials. ■ 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, noon. Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and early bird 4-6 p.m. Daily specials. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-

8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MCAE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Open Thursday at 4 p.m. for dinner. Open Friday-Sunday at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch buffet. Friday and/or Saturday, live entertainment. Sunday brunch buffet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy Hour Thursday-Sunday, 4-7 p.m. ■ COWBOY COAST SALOON, 1706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-6331 / cowboycoastoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservation accepted for large parties / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Ocean City's only country bar and nightclub featuring live music with renowned national acts, nightly events and specials, OC's only mechanical bull and Cowboy’s Roadhouse serving hand cut Texas sized steaks, fresh seafood and mouthwatering BBQ all made from scratch. ■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DOUGH ROLLER, South Division Street and Boardwalk 410-289-3501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-289-2599; 41st Street and Coastal Hwy. 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Hwy. 410-524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for more than 35 years. Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Fried Chicken available at South Division, 41st and 70th streets. Breakfast served daily at 3rd, 41st and 70th streets. Order online for carryout at both Coastal Highway locations. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second Season & Daily Dinner Specials. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine In, Carry Out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL, 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990 / www.ocfishtales.com / $-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / FishTales is located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy. ■ FLYING FISH CAFE & SUSHI BAR, The Village of Fenwick, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0217 / www.flyingfishfenwick.com / $-$$ /V-MC-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Featuring the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and rolls plus creative and delicious small plates. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN, 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS / www.foxspizzade.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery. ■ GUIDOS BURRITOS, Boardwalk & First Street, Ocean City 410-289-1729 / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining on the Boardwalk overlooking the beach. A full service Mexican restaurant featuring the freshest ingredients matched with authentic recipes, intoxicating aromas, and an upbeat atmosphere … one bite and you’re transported to Mexico City. ■ GUIDOS BURRITOS, 33rd Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3663 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining. Serving lunch and dinner, 7 days and brunch on Sundays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Full service Mexican restaurant featuring the freshest ingredients matched with authentic recipes, intoxicating

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aromas, and an upbeat atmosphere … one bite and you’re transported to Mexico City. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.weocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-caneat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581; 128th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-2403 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MACKY'S BAYSIDE BAR AND GRILL, 5311 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-723-5565 / www.mackys.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Macky’s is a rustic, open-air, waterfront, seafood restaurant and bar with a beautiful private white sandy beach. Open for lunch everyday at 11 a.m., happy hour from 3-6 p.m. and dinner until 10 p.m. Lite fare until 1 a.m. Take out available. ■ MY THAI OC, 138th Street, Bayside Plaza, 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2509918 / www.mythaioc.webs.com / $ / V-MCDIS / Beer, wine / Authentic Thai food served 6 days a week, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. Free parking for customers. Eat in or take out. Vegetarian options also. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS, 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1984 / www.nickshouseofribs.com / $$/ V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 / 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 100 items including snow crab legs, carving station, made-to-order pasta, handmade crab cakes and so much more. ■ PIZZA TUGOS, Routes 50 and 611, West Ocean City, 410-524-2922 / 114th Street

and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-5242922 / www.pizzatugos.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Pizza Tugos is a family-friendly dining restaurant that features award winning pizza, pasta, craft burgers, sandwiches, subs, appetizers and salads. Great happy hour and football specials with full bar and 54 craft beers. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ RARE AND RYE, 106 32nd St., Ocean City 410-213-7273 / https://www.rareandrye.com / V-MC-AE-DIS / Full Bar/ Whiskey and Wine Bar. Farm to Table. Locally grown and prepared cuisine with an eclectic menu. Unique libations with robust selection of ryes, bourbons, whiskeys and specialty drinks. Authentic green space with industrial and rustic décor. ■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / OC’s favorite spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Serving lunch and dinner, 7 days a week in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day, every day. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SHENANIGAN'S IRISH PUB & GRILLE, Fourth Street on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7181 / www.ocshenanigans.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Children's menu / Full Bar / Oceanfront dining. Enjoy real food, from tasty burgers and overstuffed sandwiches to delicious entrées, while enjoying the sights and sounds of the boardwalk. ■ 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. ■ SUSHI CAFE, 13711 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-373-2370 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Dine in, carry out. Open Thursday through Monday, 3 p.m. Offering the freshest Sushi, nigiri, sashimi and rolls along with traditional kitchen entrées. ■ TOKYO SEAFOOD BUFFET, 131st Street, Ocean City 410-390-5939 / tokyoseafoodbuffetoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Beer and wine / OC’s largest seafood, all-you-can-eat buffet featuring soups, raw sushi and sashimi, steamed and baked seafood along with classic Chinese entrees and many classic desserts and fruits. Open 7 days a week. ■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian style restaurant with Italian style deli and pasticceria/bakery too. Just stop in for a look and a taste of some fresh prosciutto fresh loaves of Italian bread. Large circular bar with Happy Hour and check our Web site with our daily specials from our great menu including pasta, wood fired pizzas, delicious heros and catering. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.

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Calendar FRI, SEP. 29 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Victoria Christie-Healy, the club organizer, started her career as a knitting teacher in 2009 and has taught several hundred women (and some men) how to knit. She conducts several knitting retreats a year in Ireland.

BALLYCASTLE KNITS

Ocean City Inlet Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. In addition to a vast array of wine offerings, there will be several vendors offering an array of regional cuisine, arts and crafts and assorted micro-brewed beers for purchase and live entertainment. Take a chair or blanket for seating at the sand stage. Cost is $35 and includes a commemorative wine glass and sample coupons or unlimited soft drinks from the designated driver location. Children ages 13-20 are $15 and must be accompanied by a parent. Children age 12 and younger are admitted free. For advance tickets and hotel information, call 800-6262326. Visit www.winefest.com for discount coupons. Info: 410-280-3306.

WINE ON THE BEACH

Hotel Monte Carlo Oceanfront, Atlantic Avenue and 11th Street, Ocean City, MD, 4 p.m. The 54 unit hotel includes employee housing, a ground level indoor pool, a roof top outdoor pool and bar and commercial tenant space along the boardwalk.

RIBBON CUTTING

House of Mercy, 36674 Worcester Highway, Selbyville, DE, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The group meets every Friday. Each meeting includes a small meal, music, games and life lessons. FORGE is an ecumenical youth ministry helping to break the cycle of bad choices. All are welcome. Robert Shrieves, 443-366-2813, http://www.forgeyouth.org

FORGE FRIDAY

Columbus Hall (behind St. Luke’s Church), 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Held each Friday night. More than $1,000 in prizes each week and Big Jackpot could pay $1,000. Doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. 410-524-7994

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD, 7 p.m. Doors open one hour before showtime. The Ocean Pines Players present “Sentimental Journey” a celebration of the fabulous ‘40s. Complementary wine, snacks, coffee and desserts provided.. Admission cost is $15 at the door. All pre-registered groups of 12 or more will receive $3 off each seat. Reservations: Judy, 410-208-6787.

‘SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY’

ASSATEAGUE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Assateague Island Environmental Education Center, 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, MD, 7 to 8:30 p.m. The workshop

will utilize Assateague for photography fieldwork focusing on strategies and technique required to produce high quality wildlife images while capturing moments in nature. Registration costs $300 and includes all instructional sessions, use of classroom space, drinks and snacks. Visit AssateagueIslandAlliance.org for details and registration.

SAT, SEP. 30 ASSATEAGUE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Assateague Island Environmental Education Center, 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, MD, All Day The workshop will utilize Assateague for photography fieldwork focusing on strategies and technique required to produce high quality wildlife images while capturing moments in nature. Registration costs $300 and includes all instructional sessions, use of classroom space, drinks and snacks. Visit AssateagueIslandAlliance.org for details and registration. Ocean City Beach at 46th Street, Ocean at 46th Street, Ocean City, MD, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Events provide amateur athletes with an avenue to international and Olympic competition. Jeff Phillips, 410-430-9149

ESA SUMMER SURF SERIES

White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held every Saturday. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006

FARMERS MARKET

Shade Pavilion in North Beach parking lot of Assateague, 6633 Bayberry Drive, Berlin, MD, 8 to 9 a.m. Reduce stress, increase balance and flexibility to the sound of ambient waves. All levels welcome. Free but park entrance fees are in effect. All donations directly benefit Assateague Island National Seashore. Bring a beach towel.

YOGA ON THE BEACH

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For all ages. Supplies provided.

‘BACK TO SCHOOL’ MAKE & TAKE

OCEAN CITY TENNIS ON CAMPUS INVITATIONAL

Ocean City Tennis Center, 104 61st St., Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. Featuring 12 college club teams represented by about 100 players. rdulany@oceancitymd.gov, 410-5248337

POCOMOKE RIVER STATE PARK 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Pocomoke River State Park, 3461 Worcester Highway, Snow Hill, MD, 9 a.m. This allday celebration kicks off with a “Team Up to Clean Up” volunteer park beautification project from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Delmarva Paddling Weekend will have participants launch from the Shad Landing Marina at 9 a.m. An open house gets underway at 1

p.m., featuring a complimentary barbecue and music. Official presentations begin at 2 p.m. as well as the Scales and Tales program. Multiple displays inside and out, from 1-4 p.m., include: boating safety featuring Maryland Natural Resource Police mascot Splash; the Civilian Conservation Corps; the Firewise Maryland featuring Smokey Bear; Fishing for Fun led by the Fishing and Boating Service; a Trail of Change guided hike led by park naturalists; Native American crafts by the Pocomoke Indian Nation; along with arts and crafts and other offerings. Wraping up with a cake cutting and opening of the park’s Nature Center to visitors for the remainder of the day. 410-632-2566, http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Page s/eastern/pocomokeriver.aspx

“James Lee Purnell Jr.: Memories of Struggles and Progress in a Segregated Worcester County, Maryland” by James L. Purnell Jr. and Kimberly A. Chase. Advance purchase of books is strongly suggested at http://www.ancestorybook.com/books-forsale/.

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino will discuss issues and developments impacting the Ocean Pines district. Guests will include Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor and Board of Education member Elena McComas. Commissioner President Jim Bunting will join the meeting as well. Chip Bertino, cbertino@co.worcester.md.us, 443-7833248

OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT

BERTINO TO HOLD TOWN MEETING

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thirty dealers will be buying and selling U.S. and world coins and currency. Free admission and free appraisals. Carl Ostiguy, ceocoins@comcast.net, 443-623-7025, http://www.coinshows.com

OC COIN AND CURRENCY SHOW

St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., Berlin, MD, 11 a.m. Chicken and dumpling dinner with candid yams and greens. Cost is $9 per person. Baked goods also for sale. Sponsored by the church’s 2017 Homecoming Committee. Pre-order apple dumplings no later than Wednesday, Sept. 27 by calling Eloise Henry-Gordy, 443-235-3214

CHICKEN AND DUMPLING DINNER

WINE ON THE BEACH

Germantown School Community Heritage Center, 10223 Trappe Road, Berlin, MD, 5 p.m. Release and first book signing of

JAMES LEE PURNELL JR. BOOK SIGNING

‘SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY’

Henry Park, 127 Flower St., Berlin, MD, 7 p.m. Featuring “Sandlot.” Take a chair or blanket and snacks and drinks (no alcohol). Free event. Any cancelations will be posted on Facebook at Town of Berlin Maryland. http://www.berlinmd.gov

SUN, OCT. 1 ASSATEAGUE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

OCEAN CITY TENNIS ON CAMPUS INVITATIONAL

Ocean City Tennis Center, 104 61st St., Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. Featuring 12 college club teams represented by about 100 players. rdulany@oceancitymd.gov, 410-5248337 First Presbyterian Church, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 9:30 a.m. A homecoming celebration will begin with Bible study at 9:30 a.m., followed by traditional services at 11 a.m. At noon, there will be picnic and games. All are welcome to attend any or all of the events. 410-289-9340

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CELEBRATION

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thirty dealers will be buying and selling U.S. and world coins and currency. Free admission and free appraisals. Carl Ostiguy, ceocoins@comcast.net, 443-623-7025, http://www.coinshows.com

OC COIN AND CURRENCY SHOW

Performing Arts Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 2:15 p.m. Pre-concert lecture begins at 2:15 p.m., concert begins at 3 p.m. The soloist for the concert is violinist

MID-ATLANTIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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CALENDAR Virgil Boutellis and he will be playing Ernest Chausson’s Poeme and Camille Saint-Saens Dance Macabre. Tickets cost $40 and $45 and can be purchased at the Ocean City convention center’s Box Office or through TicketMaster, 800-551-SEAT. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326, http://ocmdperformingartscenter.com St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD, 4 p.m. Doors open one hour before showtime. The Ocean Pines Players present “Sentimental Journey” a celebration of the fabulous ‘40s. Complementary wine, snacks, coffee and desserts provided.. Admission cost is $15 at the door. All pre-registered groups of 12 or more will receive $3 off each seat. Reservations: Judy, 410-208-6787.

‘SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY’

MON, OCT. 2 Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, All Day Free, bi-monthly mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410641-9726

CPAP MASK FITTING

Apple Discount Drugs, 314 Franklin Ave., Berlin, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Monday of every month. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268

HYPERTENSION CLINIC

Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 2 p.m. Free downloads of books, magazines, audiobooks, music, movies and TV. Take your library card and device to get started. 410-641-0650

DIGITAL LIBRARY AND YOU

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 2 p.m. Renowned genealogist M.K. Miles will showcase his “Miles Files” and do demonstrations of Ancestry Live. “Miles Files” is housed online at the Eastern Shore Public Library. 410-2084014

LOCAL GENEALOGY

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 2:30 to 4 p.m. The group meets twice a month to discuss both classic and modern reading selections. This week’s selection is Herman Melville’s short story “Billy Budd.” 410-208-4014

GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 4:30 p.m. Get inspired, share ideas, learn about contests and offer friendly critiques. Will work on fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Also, pizza. For ages 1318. Contact Brittney, 410-524-1818, if interested in joining. 410-524-1818

CREATIVE WRITING MEET-UP

Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Berlin group No. 169. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 10:30 a.m. Children, under 2 years old, will be introduced to songs, games and finger plays. 410-632-3495

LAP TIME

TUE, OCT. 3 All Hallows Church Parish House, 109 W. Market Street, Snow Hill, MD, 7:30 a.m. Contact martypusey@gmail.com or 410632-2527 for more information.

SNOW HILL ROTARY CLUB MEETING

Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. 410641-0650

STORY TIME ‘BIRTHDAYS’

Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 10:30 a.m. Learn about people and places in our community. For 3 to 7 year old children. 410-957-0878

YOUNG AND RESTLESS ‘OUR COMMUNITY’

‘HEALING OF A DIFFERENT SORT’ LUNCH-N-LEARN

Fenwick Crab House, 100 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE, 12:30 p.m. Lunch begins at 12:30 p.m., followed by a presentation by Dr. Tracy Rush at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $22 and includes lunch. Advance registration and payment is required: Gretchen Boggs, 302-436-0254, apllc@hotmail.com. A full brochure is available at www.apllc.org. Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 4:30 p.m. All children of all abilities are welcome to the Soothing Stories program every other Tuesday night. Featuring a calming story, along with playtime using sensory toys and activities. 410524-1818

SOOTHING STORIES ‘WEMBERLY WORRIED’

WED, OCT. 4 Taylor Bank, 108 W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Individuals must be at least 13 years old to receive the vaccine at this clinic. Donations made during the flu clinic help offset the cost of future flu clinics. CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a seasonal flu vaccine. To avoid long lines, community members are encouraged to contact their doctor’s office to receive their vaccine. Flu vaccine is covered at 100 percent by most insurances. Community members can also receive flu shots at Townsend Medical Center on 10th Street in Ocean City, no appointment necessary. Atlantic General Hospital, 410-6419FLU (9358)

FLU CLINIC

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10:30 a.m. Children, ages 3-7 years, will learn about people and places in the community. 410-524-1818

YOUNG AND RESTLESS ‘OUR COMMUNITY’

Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 11 a.m. Class includes basics such as starting up and shutting down a PC, using the task bar and basic email instruction. Registration is necessary for this program: 410-957-0878

BASIC COMPUTER TRAINING

Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 5 to 7 p.m. Join others for an evening of knitting, crocheting and other needle arts. Take your own materials. 410632-3495

SIT-N-STITCH

Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 6 p.m. An opportunity for artists of all genres to gather and share their talents. All are welcome. 410-641-0650

OPEN MIC NIGHT

THU, OCT. 5 20TH ANNUAL ENDLESS SUMMER CRUISING CAR SHOW

Inlet Parking Lot, 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Events take place at the Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Thursday through Saturday; at the Inlet Parking Lot, Thursday through Sunday; and various citywide locations. Featuring more than 2,000 hot rods, street machines, customs and more. The Grand Finale Car Show and Awards Ceremony held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Inlet parking lot. This show is being held in conjunction with the 37th Annual Hot Rod & Custom Car Show at the Ocean City convention center, Thursday through Saturday. These shows feature celebrity guests, show cars, live entertainment, bingo, jewelry, arts and crafts and the OC Collector Car Auction on Saturday. Admission costs are $10 for Thursday and Sunday, $15 for Friday and Saturday and free to those 13 and younger. See “The Highwaymen Live” on Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Ocean City Performing Arts Center. Tickets available at 800-OC-OCEAN; TicketMaster, 800-551-SEAT; or oceancityconcerts.com. Special Events Productions, 410-798-6304, http://www.endlesssummercruisin.com Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Explore the world of iPads while learning from each other. Register: Norma Kessler, 410641-7017. Men are welcome.

IPAD CHICKS - BEGINNERS

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10:30 a.m. Learn new skills while playing with educational toys. For infant to 5 year old children. 410-2084014

PLAY TIME

Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. 410-632-3495

STORY TIME ‘PUMPKINS’

Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 2 p.m. Discuss and compare the many types of mystery novels. 410-641-0650

WE LOVE A MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

MORE JOBS FOR MARYLANDERS ACT SEMINAR

Riverside Grill, 2 Riverside Dr, Pocomoke City, MD, 12 p.m. Open to manufacturers currently located in and those who wish to locate in Worcester County. Attendees will learn how their companies can take advantage of income tax benefits, workforce development programs and increased benefits for locating to Worcester County, a Tier 1 county. Learn how to apply for the Partner-

ship for Workforce Quality, which pays 50 percent of training costs. Register: Worcester County Economic Development, kshubert@co.worcester.md.us Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 2 p.m. Featuring ‘Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter,” by Kate Larson. Copies of the book are available in advance at the library. 410-957-0878

POCOMOKE BOOK OF THE MONTH

Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 3 to 6 p.m. Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410-524-0649; or Dianne, 302-5414642. http://www.BeachSingles.org

BEACH SINGLES

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 3:30 p.m. Children, under 2 years old, will be introduced to songs, games and finger plays. 410-524-1818

LAP TIME

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Animation expert Seth Nedrow will hosts the educational showcase of rare, classic, groundbreaking and bizarre animation from every era around the world. Designed for adult audiences. 410-524-1818

ANIMATION AFTER HOURS

Performing Arts Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $25 and $35 and can be purchase at the Ocean City convention center’ Box Office; TicketMaster, 800-551-SEAT; or oceancityconcerts.com. 410-289-2800 or 800-626-2326

THE HIGHWAYMEN LIVE ‘A MUSICAL TRIBUTE’

ONGOING EVENTS HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR OUR SOLDIERS OVERSEAS

Star Charities will have containers at libraries and other local locations from Oct. 1-31 to collect gifts for our soldiers. Suggested items include: chewing gum, hard candy, Slim Jims, nuts, telephone calling cards, games, puzzles, small paperback books, white or black socks, sunscreen and regular size men’s and women’s toiletries. Please no travel size items or perishable items. Monetary donations also welcomed. Any branch, through October. Need some one-on-one help with your resume, job application, E-Reader or basic computer skills? Schedule a personal appointment.

BOOK A LIBRARIAN

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.

HELP WANTED Chairside

DENTAL ASS’T. Experience Preferred Ocean View, DE

HELP WANTED

F/T, YR Laundry/ Unit Inspector/Cleaning. Apply in Person ONLY w/references. SeaTime, 135th St. (Ocean Side). 410-250-2262

Classifieds 410-723-6397

Email Resume:

molarbiz@yahoo.com

104 N Main St., Berlin our newest location!

ALL RESTAURANT POSITIONS Please apply online: www.difebos.com Or email your resume to: difebos@aol.com

Now Hiring For ALL Positions

Starting At Above Minimum Wage!

106 32nd St., Ocean City

HELP WANTED

Alex’s Italian Restaurant Experienced Cook, Server & Bus Boy; Year-Round. Apply in person. Rt. 50, West OC.

Experienced Cleaner. Reliable w/own transportation, cleaning supplies, trustworthy & dependable. Call Donna 301-712-5224. Only serious inquiries apply. Comfort Suites, 12718 Ocean Gateway (Rte. 50), Ocean City, MD (WOC). Now Hiring YR Room Attendant and YR Houseman. Apply in person.

North Ocean City hair salon seeking licensed Maryland stylist. New management upand-coming salon. Please send resume to joeyocby4@gmail.com.

Comptroller/Financial Manager

Franchise Management Services, one of the fastest growing franchise organizations in the Delmarva region, has an immediate opening for a Comptroller / Financial Manager. Significant previous experience required in managing finances for multiple companies and managing multiple reports; intimate knowledge of accounting, Quick Books, and MS Office required. MBA or CPA is a plus. Industry leading salary Benefits Include: 401K, Health Insurance, Vacation & Sick Time. Please email resumes to: fmsdunkindonuts@gmail.com or fax: 410-520-0199. Please include in your subject line: Comptroller / Financial Manager.

Supervisory positions open for people with experience. Openings are for full, part time, seasonal or year round.

Call 410-289-5762 or come in to the hotel to fill out an application

NOW HIRING

Ocean City 53rd Street Location Immediate Year-round/Full-time/ Monday-Friday opening available for: Packaging Assistant -

Retail & Online Packaging Department • Process and package online orders for mailing • Assembly of packaged perishable goods for retail store sale • Pricing of bulk non-perishable merchandise Must be able to stand for up to an 8 hour shift and be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Must have basic computer skills and have no known food allergies. Candy Kitchen offers competitive wages and seasonal incentive programs. Apply In Person at our Corporate Office Tuesday through Friday 12 pm - 4 pm 5301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842

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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: Banquet Servers, Server, Banquet Housestaff, Host/ Hostess, Bartender, Washroom (Laundry), AM Lobby, Room Attendant (Van will pick up in Salisbury), Housekeeping Housestaff, Dishwasher, Reservation (Part Time), Warehouse Clerk, Laundry Attendant, Food Runners

Free employee meal and excellent benefits.

Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V

HELP WANTED

Executive Asst. for WOC Real Estate company. The successful candidate will be professional in appearance with excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, organization, marketing and computer skills. Social media and real estate experience a plus. Full time position with some weekends required. Send resume and salary requirements to kclark@monogrambuilders.com or Fax to 410-213-1712.

YEAR ROUND ASSISTANT FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER

STYLISTS AND NAIL TECHNICIANS needed at Salon by the Bay in WOC. Call Terry at 410-507-8390.

NOW HIRING!! Production Crew

for our WOC kitchen facility Starting at $11.50/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

Holiday Inn Oceanfront 6600 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842

Now accepting applications for the following full-time, year-round positions: - Housekeeping - Maintenance

We are looking for serviceoriented candidates that wish to excel in the hospitality industry. Please stop by the front desk to complete an application.

Francis Scott Key Family Resort seeks a Full-time Maintenance Person Must be punctual and possess a valid driver’s license. Preferred Hotel Maintenance exp. and or Plumbing and Electrical Knowledge a Plus! We are currently in the top for Ocean City Hotels on TripAdvisor and looking for a team player who is willing to become a part of our hard working team! Resumes can be emailed to info@fskfamily.com Applications available at the Front Office 12806 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842

Now you can order your classifieds online

For possible salaried position with benefits. For more details or to apply, please go to www.seacrets.com

MAINTENANCE POSITION Apply in person

OCREM

5901 Coastal Hwy., Suite C, Ocean City, MD Agent (Position 117757)

University of Maryland Extension seeks Agriculture Educator. Full-time, 12-month, professional-track faculty position in Worcester County, MD.

For more information and to apply, go to: https://ejobs.umd.edu.

When offered employment the successful candidate will be required to obtain a clean background check by the State of MD and FBI before beginning work assignment. EEO/AA Closing Date: 10/13/2017

The Princess Royale Hotel & Conference Center Located at 91st St. Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD

Full Time, Year Round • Reservations Supervisor • Common Area Supervisor Experience required for all FT/YR positions.

Year Round • Line Cook • Bellman • AM/PM Dishwasher • Banquet Houseman • Hostess

Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

RENTALS

3 Bedroom, 2 bath House For Rent in OP community on the water. Great location. Close to park and community center. $1500/mo. Call 410430-0637.

Winter Rental - 143rd St. 1/2 block to beach. 2BR/2BA, nicely furnished Condo. October-May. N/S, N/P. References required. $1,750/ month, utilities included. 301938-7182

W/R, 1BR/1BA - 33rd St. W/D, cable, WiFi, furnished. No smoking/no pets. Avail. Oct. 13-May 1. $750/mo. + sec. 302-367-5266

3BR, 2.5BA, YR OP. Three season-porch, open decks, fireplace, oversized garage. No smoking/pets. $1395/ month + utilities & sec. deposit. Good credit. 301-5096515

W/R, 1BR/1BA - 140th St. Cable, WiFi, furnished, clean. No smoking/no pets. Avail. October 5-May 1. $750/mo. + sec. 302-367-5266

North Ocean City Year-Round Condo 2 beds, 2 baths,1st floor No smoking/no pets Deposit required. No groups. $1200/mo. + utils. 301-980-4444

WINTER RENTAL Month-to-month till April 15th only. Cozy 4plex apartments on a quiet street. 57th St., Oceanside. BlueTurtleApartments.com All util. incl. 2 small bedrooms, 1BA, fully furn. No pets, no smoking inside. 2person max. Quiet adults only. Rent is $700 a month. $400 security dep. Please leave message w/ name, current personal & financial situation. Then text me a photo ID. 410-422-4780.

RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $250 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764

1 Bedroom Condo For Rent. No pets, no smokers. Sept. 15-May 15. $650 per month plus utilities. Please contact us at 410-250-2262.

WEEKLY • SEASONAL

R E N TA L S

4 bedrooms 2.5 bath house for rent in WOC, Oyster Harbor community. Two minutes from OCES school. $1800. Call 410-430-0637.

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Winter Rental. Robin Drive (28th St. bayside) 2BR. 2nd floor furnished. Sept. through March. $650/monthly plus security. 410-430-5316.

OPERATED BY A SUBSIDIARY OF NRT LLC

Winter Rentals Available on St. Louis Avenue, right before 1st Street, Ocean City. Call 301-331-2209.

Yearly & Seasonal Rentals

Year Round Rentals available in West Ocean City. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Call 1-877-289-1616 for more information.

We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-289-8888 www.holidayoc.com

Single Family Homes Starting at $1100 Manufactured Homes Starting at $650 Townhouses Starting at $1300

Available Winter Rentals @ www.hilemanrealestate.com

CALL US TODAY! 410-208-9200

Open 7 Days A Week for property viewing in: * Berlin * Ocean City * * Ocean Pines * * Snow Hill *

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RENTALS

Apartment For Rent. YearRound. Mid-town Ocean City. Oceanside and view. 4BR, 1BA. Small kitchen. $1550/ month. All utilities, electric & water incl. No pets. 443-8802486.

OC Winter Rental - 1 Bedroom Efficiency Apt. Fully furnished. $695/mo. Utilities & cable included. 443-5062738

HOUSE SHARE HOUSE SHARE

Large House Share in Berlin. Gas, electric, water, cable, internet, phone and laundry facilities all included. $800/ month. 410-302-2677

ROOM FOR RENT ROOM FOR RENT

Winter Rental Available Now. 1 room for rent in a 3BR, 1BA. No kids, cigs, pets. $650/month. Call 954-8169669.

ROOMMATES ROOMMATES

143rd St., 1/2 block to beach. 1BR/Private BA. Nicely furnished Condo. October-May. N/S, N/P. References required. Professional female preferred. $850/month, utilities included. 301-938-7182 Roommate Needed. Call 443-996-1069.

Female Roommates Wanted. YR/Seasonal OP House. 3 rooms available. 2 w/shared bath $650 each. 1 w/private suite $650. Utilities included. Just move in. Pets ok/No smoking. Employed females only. 410-208-3570.

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

Bayfront 1.9 Acre Parcel. South Point. $475,000. Owner financing available. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555. Adorable 2BR/1BA home. Move-in ready. Berlin. $148,500. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-3525555.

FSBO - Glen Riddle Lot

#136 Maid at Arms Lane Wooded & golf course view Details @ Zillow.com ID# 2102140338 $91,600 OBO Call: 410-707-9300

COMMERCIAL

2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200. For Rent. 770 square foot Unit at Trader Lee’s Village, corner of 611 and Route 50. Call Bob Jester, 410-4304480. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 1500 sq. ft. Office Space with offices and meeting room. Handicap ramp. $1025/month util incl. 900 sq ft Office Space $700/month util incl 600 sq ft office space $400/month util incl 225 sq. ft. Office space, $275/month. util incl 775 sq ft office space $750/month util incl Two 120 sq. ft. Storage Sheds, each $95/month Call 410-726-5471 or 410-641-4300

Classifieds 410-723-6397

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Serving the Newspapers of Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia since 1908.

MARYLAND STATEWIDE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING NETWORK

AUTOMOBILE DONATIONS DONATE AUTOS, TRUCKS, RV'S. LUTHERAN MISSION SOCIETY. Your donation helps local families with food, clothing, shelter, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA License #W1044. 410-636-0123 or www.LutheranMissionSociety.org BUSINESS SERVICES Place a business card ad in the Regional Small Display 2x2/2x4 Advertising Network – Let MDDC help you grow your business! Call TODAY at 410-212-0616 to increase your customer base and get results.

EDUCATION/CAREER TRAINING AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING – Get FAA certification to fix planes. Financial Aid if qualified. Approved for military benefits.Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-823-6729

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SERVICES

Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service. 410-352-5555 www.baysideoc.com www.oceancitytoday.net

DONATIONS

Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.

SERVICES

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CLASSIFIED AD NETWORK

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PUBLIC NOTICES TRUSTEE’S SALE OF CONDOMINIUM UNIT The Trustee named below will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on Monday, October 16, at 4:00 p.m., at Wight Bay Condominium, Unit 438, 4711 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, all that property situate in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, described as Condominium Unit No. 438 in the “Wight Bay Condominium”, together with an undivided .0073529 percentage interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Declaration recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber F.W.H. No. 576, folio 516, et seq.; and pursuant to the plats described in said Declaration and recorded as aforesaid in Plat Book F.W.H. No. 56, folio 17, et seq., in “AS IS” condition, SUBJECT to all mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, covenants, agreements, conditions, easements and restrictions as may appear among the land records of Worcester County, Maryland. A deposit of $10,000.00 in cash or certified check will be required of the Purchaser at the auction. (A deposit will not be required if the successful bidder is the secured party in this foreclosure action.) The balance in cash or cashier’s or certified check shall be paid within 20 days of 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. Time is of the essence for the Purchaser. All real estate taxes, wastewater, water charges, and condominium assessments shall be adjusted as of the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the Purchaser. All settlement costs, including recordation taxes, transfer taxes and recording fees, shall be paid by the Purchaser. Possession will be given upon payment in full of the purchase price. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price when due, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting Purchaser. For further information, you may contact Jon P. Bulkeley, Trustee, 410723-1400. OCD-9/28/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 11632 CHURCH ST. SHOWELL, MD 21862 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated September 21, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4793, Folio 630 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal bal-

ance of $183,000.00 and a current interest rate of 4.625%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on OCTOBER 17, 2017 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $23,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not lim-

ited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 310932-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-9/28/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 7210 STEVENS RD. EDEN, MD 21822 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated March 11, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3638, Folio 516 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $76,300.00 and a current interest rate of 4.125%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on OCTOBER 17, 2017 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $11,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 183022-2) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-9/28/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES' SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 11217 SAINT MARTINS PKWY. BERLIN A/R/T/A OCEAN PINES, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated April 30, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3694, Folio 349 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $126,000.00 and a current interest rate of 3%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on OCTOBER 10, 2017 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $12,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCall: 410-723-6397 ~ Fax: 410-723-6511 or E-mail: legals@oceancitytoday.net

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CHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. Any deferred water and sewer charges that purports to cover or defray cost during construction of public water or wastewater facilities constructed by the developer and subject to an annual fee or assessment are to be paid by the purchaser to the lienholder and are a contractual obligation between the lienholder and each owner of this property, and is not a fee or assessment imposed by the county. Any right of prepayment or discount for early prepayment of water and sewer charges may be ascertained by contacting the lienholder. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. (Matter No. 205987-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com

OCD-9/21/3t _________________________________ ALOSTON PURNELL 246 Villanova Avenue Pemberton, NJ 08068 Plaintiff v. ESTATE OF AGNES MARIE MURRAY Jamiliah Marshall, Personal Representative 507 Emory Court, Apt. 202 Salisbury, MD 21804 and WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Maureen L. Howarth, County Attorney Government Center, Room 1103 One West Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863 and UNKNOWN OWNER OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS Item No. 156, Account No. 01022792, Property Description Improvements IMPS 100' X 75' SOUTH SIDE BANK X 4TH STS POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 0500/0601, Assessed to Harvey E. Murray and Agnes Marie Murray, The Unknown Owner's Heirs, Devisees, and Personal Representatives and Their or Any of Their Heirs, Devisees, Executors, Administrators, Grantees, Assigns, or Successors in Right, Title and Interest and ALL PERSONS THAT HAVE OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS Item No. 156, Account No. 01022792, Property Description Improvements IMPS 100' X 75' SOUTH SIDE BANK X 4TH STS POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 0500/0601, Assessed to Harvey E. Murray and Agnes Marie Murray Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-17-000282

ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 156, Account No. 01022792, Property Description Improvements IMPS 100' X 75' SOUTH SIDE BANK X 4TH STS POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 0500/0601, Assessed to Harvey E. Murray and Agnes Marie Murray, having an address of 400 Bank Street, Pocomoke, MD 21851. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid. It is thereupon this 09/05/2017 by the Circuit Court for Worcester, County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks, warning all persons inter-

ested in the property to appear in this Court by the 5th day of November, 2017, and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Thomas C. Groton III Judge, Ciruit Court for Worcester County OCD-9/14/3t _________________________________ REGAN J.R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY, PO BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17088 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DANIEL TRIMPER IV Notice is given that Janet H. Trimper, 10435 Inlet Road, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on September 11, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Daniel Trimper IV, who died on August 20, 2017, 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 11th day of March, 2018. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Janet H. Trimper 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: September 14, 2017

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PUBLIC NOTICES OCD-9/14/3t _________________________________ WALLACE N. PURNELL 306 Maple Ave. Berlin, MD 21811 Plaintiff v. SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 601 NW 2nd Street Evansville, IN 47708 and WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Maureen L. Howarth, County Attorney Government Center, Room 1103 One West Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863 and UNKNOWN OWNER OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS Item No. 219, Account No. 03128318, Property Description Improvements PARCEL A 1 AC IRONSHIRE STA RD MIN SUB RAYMOND & AXSIE MARSHALL, Deed Reference: 5729/0009, Assessed to SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES INC., The Unknown Owner's Heirs, Devisees, and Personal Representatives and Their or Any of Their Heirs, Devisees, Executors, Administrators, Grantees, Assigns, or Successors in Right, Title and Interest and ALL PERSONS THAT HAVE OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS Item No. 219, Account No. 03128318, Property Description Improvements PARCEL A 1 AC IRONSHIRE STA RD MIN SUB RAYMOND & AXSIE MARSHALL, Deed Reference: 5729/0009, Assessed to SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES INC., Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-17-000309

ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 219, Account No. 03128318, Property Description Improvements PARCEL A 1 AC IRONSHIRE STA RD MIN SUB RAYMOND & AXSIE MARSHALL, Deed Reference: 5729/0009, Assessed to SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid. It is thereupon this 09/06/2017 by the Circuit Court for Worcester, County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in

this Court by the 12th day of November, 2017, and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Thomas C. Groton III Judge, Ciruit Court for Worcester County OCD-9/21/3t _________________________________ 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. KAREN K. SHOCKLEY 47 Birdnest Drive, Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-17-000122

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 14th day of September, 2017, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 47 Birdnest Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 16th day of October, 2017, 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 9th day of October, 2017. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $120,000.00. 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-9/21/3t _________________________________ RAYMOND C. SHOCKLEY ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON PA P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17096 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EVELYN R. SAVAGE Notice is given that Patricia S. Godfrey, 31943 Downing Road, Delmar, MD 21875 and William C. Savage Jr., 12510 Ocean Reef Drive, Berlin, MD 21811 was on September 14, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Evelyn R. Savage who died on July 28, 2017, without a will. Further information can be ob-

tained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 14th day of March, 2018. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Patricia S. Godfrey William C. Savage Jr. 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: September 21, 2017 OCD-9/21/3t _________________________________ MICHAEL L. MAY, ESQ. MAY & SMITH, P.A. 7412 BALTIMORE-ANNAPOLIS BLVD. GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17053 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM THOMAS OWENS Notice is given that Michelle Lynn Sousa, 11387 Aristotle Drive #215, Fairfax, VA 22030, was on September 18, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William Thomas Owens who died on July 1, 2017, 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 18th day of March, 2018. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present

the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Michelle Lynn Sousa 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: September 21, 2017 OCD-9/21/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2017 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m. Case No. 17-55, on the application of John Bruning Jr., on the lands of Bruning Properties LLC, requesting a special exception to allow a minor subdivision in the RP Resource Protection District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-215 (c)(3) and ZS 1-311, located at the eastern terminus of Cedartown Road, Tax Map 57, Parcel 35, in the Fourth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 17-45, on the application of Steven Rakow, Esquire, on the lands of Travis & Jessie Martin, requesting an Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area variance to locate a fence in the 100 foot buffer in the R1 Rural Residential District and the RP Resource Protection District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(m)(1), ZS 1-205(d)(1) and ZS 1305, and Natural Resources Article Sections NR 3-104(c)(4) and NR 3111 located at 10502 Shingle Land-

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PUBLIC NOTICES ing Road approximately 1083 feet east of Cedar Creek Road, Tax Map 15, Parcel 93, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland 6:40 pm Case No. 17-57, on the application of Michael Reynolds, on the lands of Northern Building Restoration LLC, requesting an after-the-fact variance to the Ordinance prescribed right side yard setback from 20 feet to 19.7 feet (an encroachment of 0.3 feet) and an after-the-fact variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 35 feet to 33.8 feet (an encroachment of 1.2 feet) associated with contractor shops in the I-1 Light Industrial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-212(b)(1) and ZS 1305, located at 12041 Industrial Park Road, approximately 1,079 feet east of Hammer Road, Tax Map 10, Parcel 200, Lot 11, in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:45 p.m. Re-Advertisement of Case No. 1750, on the application of Hugh Cropper IV, Esquire, on the lands of Douglas and Tammara Clark, requesting a special exception to allow contractors’ shops in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1202(c)(14), ZS 1-305(b), ZS 1-322 and ZS 1-325, located on the easterly side of Handy Lane, approximately 1,076 feet north of Hammond Road, Tax Map 9, Parcel 370, in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:50 p.m. Case No. 17-52, on the application of Hugh Cropper IV, Esquire, on the lands of All Seasons RV & Boat Storage, requesting a special exception to allow contractors’ shops in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-202(c)(14), ZS 1-305(b), ZS 1322 and ZS 1-325, located at 13222 Handy Lane, approximately 1,432 feet north of Hammond Road, Tax Map 9, Parcel 301, in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:55 p.m. Case No. 17-53, on the application of Hugh Cropper IV, Esquire, on the lands of Sun TRS Frontier, LLC, requesting a special exception to increase the maximum height of a structure from 45 feet to 62 feet (an increase of 17 feet) associated with a proposed water slide in the C-2 General Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(3), ZS 1-210(c)(1), ZS 1305(n)(1) and ZS 1-325, located at 8428 Stephen Decatur Highway (MD Route 611), approximately 705 feet south of Assateague Way, Tax Map 33, Parcel 94, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 7:00 p.m. Case No. 17-54, on the application of Hugh Cropper IV, Esquire, on the lands of Absolute Ventures, LLC, requesting a special exception to operate a dredge spoil disposal site in the I-1 Light Industrial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(3) and ZS 1-212(c)(7), located at the northeast intersection of Ironshire Station Road and Libertytown

PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning September 21, 2017, or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. SEPTEMBER 2017 Line No Year 1509-12 082-17 094-17 108-17 116-17 122-17 159-17 164-17 166-17 235-17 257-17 270-17 304-17 345-17 380-17

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All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643. AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-9/21/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Road (MD Route 374), Tax Map 24, Parcel 90, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 7:05 p.m. Case No. 17-56, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, Esquire, on the lands of Kathleen Clark, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed rear yard setback from 30 feet to 6 feet (an encroachment of 24 feet) and a variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 25 feet from the property line to 0 feet (an encroachment of 25 feet) associated with a proposed singlefamily dwelling and accessory apartment in the R-3 Multi-Family Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-207(b)(2), and ZS 1-305, located at 9747 Golf Course Road approximately 170 feet south of Townsend Road, Tax Map 27, Parcel 307, Lot 27, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on

Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to waive nine (9) parking spaces for a change of use from a bank to a carry-out restaurant. The site of the appeal is described as Parcel 2, Edward L. Taylor Road, Resubdivision of Lots 9 and 10, Section II of the Caine Harbor Mile Plat; further described as located on the northwest corner of Georgia Avenue and Coastal Highway, formerly the Bank of Ocean City, and known locally as 12109 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: OC JUICE BARS LLC – (BZA 2500 #17-09400021) at 6:10 p.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(3)(a) requesting a special yard exception to allow a 4’ x 13.5’ accessory structure to be constructed in the easterly side yard setback, providing a setback of 2.7’ instead of 5.0’ as required by Code. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 17, Runaway Bay II Townhouses Plat; further described as located on the north side of 32nd Street, and locally known as 522-32nd Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: SHERIDAN B. KNOWLES – (BZA 2501 #1709400022) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-9/28/2t _________________________________ For Categorically Excluded Projects SUBJECT to Part 58.5

NOTICE of Intent to Request Release of Funds Date: September 28, 2017 Name of Grantee: County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland Address of Grantee: Room 1103 Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 Phone Number of Grantee: 410-632-1194 The purpose of this Notice is to identify actions to be taken by the County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland. On or about October 6, 2017 the above named County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland will request that the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development release federal funds from the Maryland Community Development Block Grant Program to be used for the following project: Project Title: Worcester County Housing Rehabilitation Program Purpose of Project: Rehabilitation of 18 houses occupied and owned by low to moderate income families Location: County-Wide Total Project Cost: $691,580.00 Notice is hereby given that the County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland has prepared an Environmental Review Record on the project(s) described in this Notice and has determined said project(s) to be Categorically Excluded under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) as amended. The Environmental Review Record which documents the Environmental Review of these project(s) is available for public examination at the offices of the County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland at the above address during

normal business hours. Request for Release of Funds The County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland will undertake the project(s) described above with Maryland Community Development Block Grant funds. This Notice also certifies that Madison J. Bunting, Jr., serving in the official capacity of President of the County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is to be brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental reviews, decision-making, and action; and certifies that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The State's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibility under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland to use CDBG funds. Objections to Release of Funds Objections to the release of funds will be accepted by the Department of Housing and Community Development only if one or more of the following apply: (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the Certifying Officer; or (b) that the County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; or (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by this part before Release of Funds and approval of the environmental certification by DHCD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. All interested agencies, groups, and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments to the County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland and to the CDBG Environmental Officer, MD Department of Housing and Community Development, 7800 Harkins Road, Lanham, Maryland 20706. All such comments must be received no later than October 24, 2017. OCD-9/28/1t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 17-9 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 17-9 (Zoning - Commercial Non-Agricultural Functions in Agricultural Structures and Lands in the E-1 Estate District) was passed by the County Commissioners on September 19, 2017. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-203(c)(21). (Renumbers the current subsection 21 to subsection 22 and adds this new subsection to permit on a farm, by special exception in the E-1 Estate District, the accessory use of a principal agricultural structure or use of land for the

commercial hosting of non-agricultural functions and events including, but not limited to, wedding receptions, family reunions, birthday and anniversary celebrations, and other similar events; such uses must be clearly accessory and subordinate to the principal agricultural structure or use of the property; requires that the structure for such use shall comply with all building, fire, health, zoning, and environmental code requirements which apply to such structures that are not located on a farm; establishes minimum lot requirements for such structures and uses including a minimum lot area of twenty-five acres, lot width of at least two hundred feet, and front, side and rear yard setbacks of at least one hundred feet; and subject to the provisions of Section ZS 1-325 - Site plan review; establishes a minimum separation distance of five hundred feet between the commercial event and any residential structure on an adjacent property or public road; and requires that any amplified music associated with the event must end by 11:00 PM) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-9/28/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 17-10 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 17-10 (Zoning - Time Limitations on Postponed Applications) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Lockfaw, Mitrecic and Purnell on September 19, 2017. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-113(c)(1)(B). (Adds a new subparagraph regarding the procedures for amendments of the Official Zoning Maps of Worcester County to provide that the applicant or their attorney may request a postponement of the application during the processing thereof at which time additional fees for re-advertising and administrative costs may be assessed; and further provides that if the request for postponement is not rescinded by the applicant or their attorney within two years from the date the original application was submitted, the application shall be considered withdrawn in its entirety.) § ZS 1-116(d)(1)(A). (Adds a new subparagraph regarding the procedures for applications filed with the Worcester County Board of Zoning Appeals to provide that the applicant or their attorney may request a postponement of the application dur-

ing the processing thereof at which time additional fees for re-advertising and administrative costs may be assessed; and further provides that if the request for postponement is not rescinded by the applicant or their attorney within one year from the date the original application was submitted, the application shall be considered withdrawn in its entirety.) A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 17-10 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-9/28/2t _________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Purchase of Corrugated Metal Pipe and Plastic Pipe Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the purchase of Galvanized Steel Corrugated Metal Pipe and HDPE Double Wall Plastic Pipe for the Roads Division of the Department of Public Works. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us under the “Bids” drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page, or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Tuesday, October 10, 2017 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Pipe Bid Opening Date October 10, 2017" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate.

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PUBLIC NOTICES All inquiries shall be directed to Frank Adkins, Roads Superintendent, at 410-632-2244, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm. OCD-9/28/1t _________________________________

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The Town of Berlin is seeking proposals from qualified firms to prepare a Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Funding Study for the Berlin Fire Company, an independent organization serving the Town and surrounding area. Sealed PROPOSALS, in duplicate, will be received by the Town of Berlin, 10 William Street, Berlin, Maryland 21811 for the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Funding Study RFQ # 2017-01. Proposals will be accepted by the Town until 3:00PM, on October 26, 2017, at which time they will be opened publicly and read aloud. The anticipated scope of work may include, but shall not be limited to, determining the needs of the BFC in providing for Fire and EMS Services within the current municipal boundaries and with consideration to the potential future growth of the Town. The right is reserved as the interest of the Town of Berlin may appear, to reject any and all proposals, to waive any informality or irregularity in bids received, and to accept or reject any items of any proposal. Questions regarding this project may be directed to Laura Allen via email at lallen@berlinmd.gov from September 28, 2017 through October 5, 2017. Answers will be posted to the Town’s website by October 9, 2017. Any oral communications will be considered unofficial and nonbinding on the Town. By: Town of Berlin Wm. Gee Williams III Mayor OCD-9/28/1t _________________________________ CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY PO BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17105 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARGARET ANN NORTHAM AKA: MARGARET ANN NORTHAM BORTZ Notice is given that Debora Hileman, 23 Leigh Drive, Berlin, MD 21811 and Christine Koons, P.O. Box 215, Upper Fairmount, MD 21867, was on September 22, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Margaret Ann Northam who died on August 8, 2017, 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 22nd day of March, 2018. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Debora Hileman Christine Koons 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: September 28, 2017 OCD-9/28/3t _________________________________ CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY PO BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17106 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LUCRETIA L. BORKOWICZ Notice is given that Denise Ann Dotterweich, 13206 Gundale Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21220, was on September 22, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lucretia L. Borkowicz who died on April 8, 2017, 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 22nd day of March, 2018. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present

the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Denise Ann Dotterweich 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: September 28, 2017 OCD-9/28/3t _________________________________

Town of OC, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Constr Owner: Charles & Susan Solley PW17-107 A request has been submitted to instl (1) btlft & replc (2) exist PWC floats w/(2) PWC lifts w/all assoc poles, max chwd ext of 14’ at 10616 Pine Needle Rd Parcel #1700A in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm LLC Owner: Allen Trott PW17-108 A request has been submitted to constr a 4’x50’ pier, instl (2) 9” x 25’ piles for (1) btlft & instl (2) PWC lifts on assoc piles. No more chwd than 50’ from MHWL at 500 32nd St Slip 14 Parcel #4370 in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Constr Owner: Bryan & Denise Deem PW17-109 A request has been submitted to constr a 4’x50’ pier, (2) piles for PWC dble lift & btlft w/assoc piles no more chwd than 50’ from MHWL at 500 32nd St Slip 13 Parcel #4370 in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Constr Owner: David & Patricia Morgan PW17-110 A request has been submitted to instl 4 poles & btlft into exist slip, NTE 20’ from community wlkwy at 235E Flounder Lane Parcel #3203 in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction Inc. c/o Permit Ink Owner: Isle of Wight MHPJohn Hord PW17-111 OCD-9/28/2t _________________________________ FAMILY COURT FOR THE STATE OF DELAWARE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, “Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD Thursday October 12, 2017 At 2:00 PM A request has been submitted to instl (2) btlfts on exist piles no more chwd than 50’ from MHWL. Instl (2) PWC lifts w/in a max of 16’ of MHWL at 619 Harbour Dr Parcel #8020A in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Constr Owner: Nancy Julian PW17-105 A request has been submitted to constr a 6’x32’ pier & install (2) btlfts on assoc piles no more than 32’ chwd from MHWL at 1508 Teal Dr Parcel #3429 in the Town of OC, MD Applicant: McGinty Marine Constr Owner: Jeffrey Hurst PW17-106 A request has been submitted to instl (1) btlft w/assoc piles no more than 19’ chwd of MHWL at 606 Dory Rd Unit 205 Parcel #9031 in the

NOTICE OF FAMILY COURT PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ACTION To Bradley Smith, (Respondent) Petitioner, Meghan Benzel has filed a Petition for an Order of Protection From Abuse against you in the Family Court of the State of Delaware for Sussex County. Case No. CS17-02520/17-27692 A court hearing has been scheduled for October 12, 2017 at 8:30 AM. The Family Court is located at 22 The Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947. If you fail to appear, the hearing may proceed without you. There is an Ex-Parte Order in effect. If you wish to obtain the information on this filing prior to the hearing, please respond to the Family Court location noted above. OCD-9/28/1t _________________________________

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Our misdirected national concerns

Protests in the NFL have people swearing off teams, season tickets and the game itself. If that’s not bad enough, now we discover that big-time college basketball is awash in bribe money, fraud and collusion with private industry to cash in on kids. Sure, other problems of some significance face the country, but when there’s trouble in sports, well, that’s worth paying attention to, by golly. After all, how can the threat of an attack on U.S. soil by North Korea compare with the firing of Louisville basketball Coach Rick Pitino on corruption charges? Louisville is a top10 team, after all, and in the powerful Atlantic Coast Conference, no less. Meanwhile, in pro sports, we’re aghast at this taking-aknee business by members of most, if not all, teams during the playing of the national anthem. It’s disgraceful, disrespectful and unpatriotic, and sends the message to youth that it’s OK to be un-American. Obviously, this deserves our attention, because it’s an assault on our national well-being, unlike, for instance, increasing opioid abuse, which in 2015 involved 12.5 million people and killed 33,000, most of whom — and maybe all — weren’t on television. Of course, the nation also saw Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria devastate American cities and territories at a cost of hundreds of billions of dollars, which is nothing compared to the cost of beer and chips during the Super Bowl, or the extended play of March Madness. They’re still struggling in Houston, incidentally, but that happened so long ago. In the meantime, health care reform failed twice, tax reform has no chance, immigration reform has no papers, Congress is irreparably fractured and we’re being lectured on patriotism by a group of elected federal officials, 82 percent of whom never served one day in military service to their country. So, yes, we ought to be concerned about what’s going on in our corner of the world, but we should reserve that concern for things that truly matter, as opposed to our armchair alignments on game day. In that respect, it’s like we’re upset about the cable bill while the TV set is on fire.

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Letters to the editor Harris opposition to commission baffles

Editor, I am writing in response to a letter previously published in Ocean City Today concerning HR 356, a bill which would establish a National Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 election. This bill focuses on foreign countries using electronic means to interfere with the election and would provide recommendations on how to keep this from happening in the future. This bill is especially relevant in light of recent revelations about Russian groups buying Facebook ads to plant fake news stories in an attempt to influence our election.With these facts in mind, I am deeply surprised and dismayed that Representative Harris would refuse to support this bill which serves the interests of both political parties and most importantly, the American people. The commission it establishes would be non-partisan, comprised of an equal number of non-government employed members chosen by both the Republican and Democratic parties. It also sets a time limit of eighteen months to deliver a final report on the Commission's findings. Ensuring that our elections are safe from foreign influence should never be considered a partisan issue because either party could benefit or be harmed

by this type of interference. Unlike the current ongoing investigation being conducted by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, members of the Commission would not be under the threat of being fired or defunded by the Federal government. They would also not be under the political pressure that we have seen in the House and Senate investigations. Whatever your political affiliation might be, please call Representative Harris and urge him to support this bill to safeguard our political process and ensure that our elections are only influenced by the will of the American people. Debbie Gousha Ocean Pines

Turbine resistance doesn’t make sense

Editor, I find it troubling that the Ocean City, City Council has now hired a lobbyist to thwart the approved construction of wind farms off the Ocean City coast. The council's position from the start of these projects (seven years ago) was that it was OK with them as long as they were at least 10 miles away. Both farms as proposed are much farther than the agreed upon 10 miles. Suddenly, the council isn't in agreement and claims that the wind farms will harm tourism and therefore property values. This claim has been refuted by the results of community meet-

ings, the Sage Group's economic study last month and now again by the just released Goucher College Poll. The question asked by the Goucher College Poll was: “As you may have heard, there is a proposal to build a group of energy-producing wind turbines off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland. The distance of these wind turbines from the shore is currently being discussed. In your opinion, would seeing these wind turbines on the horizon from the beach make you less likely to vacation in Ocean City, more likely to vacation in Ocean City, or would they make no difference to you?” The results of the Goucher College Poll were: Would make no difference regarding their decision to vacation in Ocean City - 75 percent More likely to vacation in Ocean City - 12 percent Less Likely to vacation in Ocean City - 11 percent My question is this: Why in the face of overwhelming data in favor of the wind farms is the Ocean City, City Council (particularly Mr. DeLuca and Mr. James) trying to stop them from being constructed and have Maryland lose out on good paying, long term jobs? Paige Davey Hunt Valley, Maryland

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OBITUARIES DEBORAH LYNN KANCYLAR Whaleyville Deborah Lynn Kancylar, age 65, died on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer. She passed away at her home in the company of her loving family. Born in New York, she was the daughter of Benjamin Lapinski and Myrtle Buchholz. She is survived by her husband, Robert Kancylar; daughter, Michelle L. Abell and husband, Matthew; brothers, Robert Lapinski and wife, Bhai, and Edward Buchholz and companion, Donna; sister, Carolyn Nuovo and husband, Greg; and three grandchildren she adored, Ethan, Samuel and Isabelle. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at St. Peters Lutheran Church on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Pastor Harry Biles officiated. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at burbage@burbagefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Coastal Hospice or Cancer Society of your choice. BERNARD CARROLL KIRBY Ocean Pines Bernard Carroll Kirby, “Bunny,” age 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 at Coastal

Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Carroll G. Kirby and Emma B. Sullivan Kirby. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Joanne K. Kirby; and sons, Patrick Kirby and his wife, Dayle, of Lutherville, MaryBernard Kirby land, Kevin Kirby of Ocean Pines, Terrence Kirby of Ocean City, Sean Kirby of Jupiter, Florida, and Ryan Kirby and his wife, Kristen, of West Ocean City. He was an adored grandfather to Rylie Quinn, Kennedy Lyn and Lily Grace Kirby. Also surviving is his brother, Michael Kirby, of Ocean Pines; two sisters, Gess Kirby RSM of Baltimore, and Mary Tillery of Ocean Pines, and numerous cousins. Mr. Kirby was a graduate of Loyola High School – Blakefield, and Loyola University, in Towson, Maryland, and the Wharton Business School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He served in the United States Army at the time of the Korean War, and later was employed by Baker Watts as a stock broker. After retiring to Ocean Pines, he became a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. He sang in the choir (a Russian bass) and served as extraordinary

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minister of Holy Communion at St. John’s as well as St. Patrick’s Church in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He was a member of the Dunes Club, the Marlin Club, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Delmarva Irish American Club, Ballenisles Golf and Country Club, and Ocean Pines Golf and Yacht Club. He enjoyed tennis, bridge, and was a huge sports fan, including the Ravens, Orioles and University of Maryland teams, to name a few. In his spare time, he prepared lunch for the Joseph House and visited with the homeless at the Shepherd’s Crook at St. Paul’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Ocean City. While visiting New York City, he sang “Happy Birthday” with his tour group, at the Metropolitan - and wanted it to be known to all that he “sang at the Met.” A mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, near Berlin. Interment will be in Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at 1 p.m. in Timonium, Maryland. A donation in his memory may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21804, or Loyola High School, Development Center, P.O. Box 6819, Baltimore, Maryland 21285-6819. Letters of condolence may be sent

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