September The Courier 5 2018 Volume 19 Number 1

Annual Ocean Pines Doggie Swim returns Area pups are invited to dip their paws in the water at a Doggie Swim on Saturday, Sep- tember 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mum- ford’s Landing Pool. Ocean Pines Aquatics hosts the annual event, opening the pool exclusively to dogs and their owners before it closes for the season. Now in its ninth , the event is popular with both staff and participants, according to Ocean Pines Aquatics Director Colby Phillips. “The annual Doggie Swim is one of my favorite events that we do,” she said. Phillips added, “The enjoyment that everyone gets from swimming in the pool with their ‘best friends’ is so fun to be a part of. I think you can actually see the smiles on the dogs’ faces.” Dogs weighing less than 20 pounds will be able to swim from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Dogs of all sizes will be allowed from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost of the swim, which is open to the public, is $6 per dog. All dog handlers must be at least 18 of age and any youth under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a regis- tered adult. Dogs should have current vacci- nations, including rabies. Proceeds from the Doggie Swim will bene- fit the Worcester County Humane Society. Ocean Pines Aquatics offers a variety of special events, aquatic fitness classes and swim lessons year-round. Upcoming events in- clude a Dive-In Movie showing of Disney’s “Tangled” on November 10 and a Turkey Burn in-water cycling class on November 22. More information about Ocean Pines aquatics programs is available at Ocean- Pines.org or by calling 410-641-5255. Enjoying the ride - Coming up on the Route 50 bridge, Chooch loves cruising local waters. Supports 100% retiree state

income tax exemption By Authority: Friends of Mary Beth Carozza, Pat Schrawder, Treasurer Page 2 The Courier September 5, 2018 Monday Square Dancing The Pinesteppers have introduction to Ocean Pines Poker Club square dancing at the OP Community Poker players wanted in Ocean Pines Center at 7 p.m. Call Bruce Barrett at area for Monday evenings. Call 410- 410-208-6777. 208-1928.

AL-Anon/OP-West OC-Berlin Sweet Adelines Wednesday Night Bayside Beginnings The Delmarva Sweet Adeline Chorus Al-Anon family meetings are held at meets from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Ocean the Ocean Pines Community Center Pines Community Center. Call 410- at 7:30 p.m. 641-6876. Casino bus trip planned A bus trip to Harrington Casino sponsored by the Kiwa- Monday/Tuesday Thursday nis Club will take place Thursday, October 18. The cost is Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge Story Time $20 and includes $15 slot play and a $7 food voucher. Bus Open bridge games Monday at 12 Stories, music and crafts at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 3-5 at Ocean Pines pick-up will be at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club parking lot at p.m., Tuesday at 10 a.m. at OP Com- munity Center. Call Mary Stover 410- library. Call 410-208-4014. 10 a.m. and will return at about 5 p.m. Seating is limited to 726-1795. the first 56 reservations. For more information contact Tom Beach Singles or Barbara Southwell at 410-641-5456. The trip is open to Tuesday Beach Singles 45 for Happy Hour at Harpoon Hanna’s at 4 p.m. Call Ar- the public. Families Anonymous lene at 302-436-9577 or Kate at 410- From 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at room 37 in 524-0649 for more activities. the the Community Church at Ocean BeachSingles.org. Children’s theater to Pines on Rte. 589. For more informa- tion call Carol at 410-208-4515. Legion Bingo hold auditions American Legion in Ocean City opens The Ocean Pines Children’s Theater, under the direc- Tuesday/Thursday doors at 5:30 p.m., games begin at 7. For information call 410-289-3166. tion of Paulette DeRosa-Matrona, will hold auditions for Poker Players wanted for Gental- men's Poker in North Gate area “Fiddler on the Roof, Jr” on Friday, September 7 from 5 Ocean Pines.Game played every Gamblers Anonymous p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ocean Pines library. Children en- Worship service Tuesday & Thursday evening 5:45 Group meets at 8 p.m. at the Atlantic tering grades three through six will be part of the en- p.m. to 10:45 p.m.on Pinehurst Club, 11827 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City. Call 888-424-3577 for semble and do not need to audition, but do need to come time change Rd.Ocean Pines. Call 410-208-0063 for more information. help. on the September 7 to complete an application. Children Starting September 9, wor- entering the seventh grade, and who wish to audition for ship at Bethany United Friday Wednesday one of the 20 roles, need to come prepared to sing at Methodist Church is at 10:30 Kiwanis Club Meeting Knights of Columbus Bingo least 16 measures of “If I Were A Rich Man” (boys), or a.m. Christian education for all Weekly meetings at 8 a.m. on Bingo will be held behind St. Luke’s “Matchmaker” (girls). The song must be memorized. Ac- ages is at 9:30 a.m. Child care Wednesdays in the Ocean Pines Church, 100th St. in Ocean City. Community Center. Doors open 7 Doors open at 5 p.m. and games companiment will be provided at the audition. These and children’s activities are of- begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments children will also be asked to do a “cold” read of one or a.m. fered at 10:45 a.m. All are wel- available. Call 410-524-7994. more scenes from the musical, and learn a short dance. come at 8648 Stephen Decatur Elks Bingo Rehearsals thereafter will be held on Fridays from 5 Hwy, (corner of Rte. 611 and Ocean City Elks in Ocean City (behind First Saturday p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Sundays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A Snug Harbor Rd.) Berlin. For Fenwick Inn) open at 5:30 p.m. Early Creative Writing Forum schedule of rehearsals will be available at the auditions. birds at 6:30 and bingo at 7 p.m. Call Every first Saturday of the month at 10 more information call 410-641- 410-250-2645. a.m. at the Berlin Library. Novice and The musical will be presented at the Performing Arts 2186. established writers gather to share Center in the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Rotary Club their fiction, non-fiction, and creative Ocean City the weekend of January 18 and 19. For more Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club meet- writing projects. Program includes cri- information, please ings are held at 5:45 p.m. at the Cap- tiques and appreciation, market leads, tains Table in Ocean City. Contact and writing exercises. email: [email protected] [email protected].

Ocean City Coast Day bris by logging each trash item. Scien- bird or a marine animal from harm. ahead of time or simply show up. You tist, researchers, industry leaders and The event starts 10 a.m. at the may also contact Effie Cox from Ocean Cleanup is Saturday policy makers rely on this data to in- Ocean City Town Hall on Third street. City Surf Club at Join Maryland Coastal Bays Pro- form policy and craft solutions Volunteers will receive trash bags, [email protected] or 410-600- gram, Ocean City Surf Club and the Over 200 volunteers participated latex gloves, trash tally sheet and a 5953 Town of Ocean City to celebrate the in last year’s Ocean City cleanup col- commemorative tee shirt courtesy of For those in need of community Ocean Conservancy Annual Interna- lecting over 500 pounds of trash. This Chesapeake Energy and Sandpiper service hours, this is the perfect event tional Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, cleanup mobilizes individuals to have Utilities while supplies last. Tally to serve your community and your en- September 8 at Ocean City Town Hall, an immediate and tangible impact on sheets can be recorded online through vironment and this event also qualifies and take the pledge to ‘Build the Swell.’ the health of our waterways while fos- the Adopt Your Street at www.ocsurf- for Maryland’s Day to Serve. Throughout the world people will tering awareness of the marine debris club.org, or you can mail or drop tally Results from this cleanup will be be taking the time to celebrate this an- issue and a sense of stewardship. sheets off to Ocean City Town hall. included on the Ocean Conservancy nual clean up by picking up trash. Last Everyone is welcomed and encour- Previous year’s results can be found website so you can actually see what a year, nearly 800,000 people from aged to participate in this year’s online at www.oceanconservancy.org difference you made. more than 100 countries removed 250 cleanup. Amazingly, once you partici- If you have any questions or like to Assateague Coastal Trust will be million pounds of trash from beaches pate in a trash cleanup, you will find participate in the Ocean City Cleanup, hosting their International Coast Day and waterways. In addition to remov- that you will always be picking up contact Sandi Smith at sandis@md- Clean up Saturday, September 22 at ing trash, volunteers contributed to the trash, which could be a small piece that coastalbays.org or call 410-213-2297 the Assateague Island National world’s largest database on marine de- might just be that piece that saves a ext. 106. You can register through her Seashore. September 5, 2018 The Courier Page 3 A dynamic diving duo By June Freeman day. Then things became a bit more Imagine yourself on a hot summer complicated. Joe had forgotten to day sitting atop a horse and jumping mention the detail that Marion had from sixty feet into a pool while thou- dived exclusively from a three-foot sands of spectators watch in anticipa- board during her many competitions. tion. For many this image will Marion chuckled as she stated, “I rekindle memories of Atlantic City’s needed to dive off a thirty-foot tower Steel Pier and the amazing Diving with a twenty-foot spring board. The Horse act. board was stretched out twenty-feet over the ocean. It looked scary. I didn’t Marion Lisehora know what to expect jumps with Dimah and I wasn’t even going to get a chance to practice a dive. And I had to figure out what type of dive to do so I decided on a jackknife. It wasn’t my best dive.” But it was good enough to earn the enthusiastic applause of the all spectators who braved the weather and watched the show. Marion went on to charm the audi- ence doing hand- stands, somersaults and a variety of dives off that same thirty- For Eastern Shore resident Marion foot diving board; some of the dives Lisehora, who was a rider of the diving were off the roof of the dressing rooms horse, it meant being a part of the where she plunged straight down into most successful entertainment in the the Atlantic Ocean. city’s history. Her adventure started as The excitement did not stop there. a quirk of fate. Her soon-to-be hus- Marion was about to become a part the band Joe was asked if he knew of any- most legendry act in the country. It one who would be interested in joining was 1953 and Marion explained, “I the diving act at Steel Pier. Joe recom- graduated from Maryland State Uni- mended a friend, and as an after- versity on Saturday, got married that thought he mentioned that his Tuesday and started work on Friday.” wife-to-be was also a good diver. He She would no longer dive alone. Her added that she won both gold and sil- new job was to ride on the diving horse ver diving medals and was a member at famous Steel Pier. of the University of Maryland’s Atlantic City’s Steel Pier was an ex- Gymkana Troupe which included citing place to work in the 1950s. gymnastics and acrobatic perform- Stretching over 1,600 feet, Steel Pier ances. was known as ‘The Showplace of the Marion had also competed in var- Nation’. Some of the attractions in- sity soccer, softball, basketball, and cluded performers such as Marilyn volleyball. She was hired as a diver Monroe, the Beatles, Dean Martin, and a true test of her athleticism and Frank Sinatra and a host of other en- determination was on the horizon. tertainers. A man named George So off they went to Steel Pier on the Hamid created a lot of excitement by boardwalk where she would enter into bringing in sensational shows includ- a world of show business. They arrived ing the Human Cannonball, the Diving on a cold, rainy day in May. The lead Bell, the Skiing Dog and the crowd-fa- diver informed Marion that they vorite Diving Horse attraction. would only do two dives that chilly please see duo on page 15 Page 4 The Courier September 5, 2018 The State ends year with surplus Courier Governor Larry Hogan ap- plauded the end-of-year budget closeout report showing that Mary- P.O. Box 1326 land finished the fiscal year with Ocean Pines, MD 21811 $503.8 million in unassigned fund 410-641-6695 • fax: 410-641-6688 balance. $144.2 million of the total [email protected] comes from money saved by state www.delmarvacourier.com agencies, which is $54.6 million Chip Bertino more than estimated, reflecting the Publisher/Editor [email protected] Hogan administration’s careful management of state agency budg- Susan Bertino General Manager ets. Additionally, the state benefited from $339.3 million in higher-than- Mary Adair /Comptroller anticipated revenues in the 2018 fis- Contributing Writers cal year, according to data released Ron Fisher, June Freeman, Douglas Hemmick, Jean Marx, by Comptroller Peter Franchot. Kelly Marx, and Bev Wisch “These strong revenue and Induction - Past Commanders of the Ocean City Power Squadron, a unit of the budget results are great news for our United States Power Squadrons, held its 15th annual induction ceremony into the Dead Robert B. Adair 1938-2007 taxpayers and provide further proof Duck Society. that we are continuing to make liv- On August 23 at the Starr Restaurant at River Run John Hess commander for the 2012 Business of the Year year 2017 was this year’s inductee. Past commanders pictured from left to right are: (1st ing in our state more affordable and Row) Wallace J. Stevenson, Antonino G. Curro; (2nd Row) Morton N. Brown, Judith The Courier is published Wednesday morning by changing Maryland’s economy for K. Prange, Frederick F. Stiehl, Anthony D. Smith, Raymond Calandra, Sterling S. CMN Communications, Inc. Contents copyright the better,” said Governor Hogan. Wyand; (3rd Row) Charles W. Hinz, Peter M. Fox, John Hess, John W. Tellman and 2018. News release items and calendar entries Stuart C. Glassman. should reach us Friday noon prior to publication “We are proud to be responsibly date. The advertising deadline is Friday at 5 p.m. Read The Courier online at delmarva- managing our state agencies, result- courier.com ing in nearly $150 million in savings that will benefit all Marylanders.” Private land conservation In addition to the funds saved by According to the ASPCA, approxi- state agencies, Maryland’s revenues workshop scheduled mately 3.3 million dogs enter animal also performed better than pro- shelters across the United States jected in all four of the largest cate- Voluntary conservation programs Initiative, and the Lower Shore Land each year. While that is a sizable gories: personal income, corporate are the driving force behind much of Trust. Learn about opportunities for number, it represents a significant de- the great land stewardship being prac- hedgerow and forested buffer plant- cline since 2011, when 3.9 million income, sales, and lottery. “Our revenue growth, especially ticed on the Lower Shore. A workshop ing, pollinator habitat installation, in- dogs entered shelters. for landowners in the Coastal Bays wa- vasive species removal, forest The ASPCA es- in the personal income, corporate timates that income, sales, and lottery cate- tershed will be held on Wednesday, management, agricultural leases, and slightly less gories, show that both Maryland cit- September 5 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. conservation easement programs. than half of the izens and businesses are making and at the Snow Hill Library. This program The event is free and open to dogs that spending more money, illustrating will provide landowners with an landowners throughout the Lower Did You enter U.S. an- our growing economy and further overview of available cost-share pro- Shore through generous funding from imal shelters Know... affirming that we have our state on grams, conservation easement pro- the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (1.6 million) grams, and forest management and Healthy Watersheds Consortium. are adopted each the right path moving forward,” said Governor Hogan. options. Coffee and light refreshments will be year. Some shelter dogs are strays Speakers include representatives served. To register, visitwww.lower- who are ultimately returned to their from the Maryland Environmental shorelandtrust.org or for more infor- owners, but the ASPCA estimates ShapeUps Fitness that 670,000 are euthanized each Trust, DNR Forestry, Natural Re- mation contact year. Dog lovers can help to lower Club to begin sources Conservation Service, Mary- [email protected] or call land’s Agriculture Law Education 443-234-5587. that number by choosing to adopt ShapeUps Fitness Club will begin their next dogs from a shelter rather its 2018-2019 season on Monday, Sep- than buying from a breeder. The County celebrates clean indoor air anniversary American Pet Products Association tember 10 at the Ocean Pines Commu- nity Center. Two sessions are available Take a deep breath, Worcester County; this month Maryland celebrates notes that 34 percent of dogs pur- th chased each year are obtained at 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on Mon- the 10 Anniversary of the Clean Indoor Air Act. Maryland’s Clean Indoor through breeders. By choosing to days, Wednesdays and Fridays. New Air Act prohibits smoking in all indoor workplaces, including restaurants, adopt dogs from shelters rather than members are always welcome. Partici- bars, and clubs, to preserve and improve the health, comfort, and environ- purchasing them from breeders, dog pants need an exercise mat and hand ment of residents by eliminating exposure to secondhand smoke. lovers can help reduce overcrowding weights and should wear comfortable The act made a significant mark in Worcester, where the hospitality in- at shelters and greatly reduce the clothing and athletic shoes. There is a dustry is one of the largest employers in the county. Businesses were quick to number of dogs that are euthanized adapt, however, and the trend of providing smoke-free environments both each year. hospitality fee of $20 for the season. For information call 410-641-7715. indoor and outdoor continues to grow. In 2015, Ocean City made its beach This group is open to Ocean Pines res- and iconic Boardwalk a smoke-free zone. idents only. please see air on page 15 September 5, 2018 The Courier Page 5 1983 Who knew that an old computer my paper clip holder has more capa- paper box retrieved from deep in the bility than that machine. abyss of our attic would be a portal to An RCA 12” diagonal black and another time and place? My wife and white television was on sale for $76. I were recently preparing for a yard It was said to be a “perfect second set sale and were gathering all sorts of for any room in the house. You get a this and that that had been stored in sharp, brilliant picture.” Nowhere was it mentioned that it had a remote, high def or stereo sound. How did we It’s All About. . . survive? If stereo sound is what By Chip Bertino you wanted, you were in [email protected] luck. A Soundesign AM/FM Stereo Music Sys- tem with Cassette was our attic for a lot of years. This is available for $239. It had a turntable stuff that had been pushed farther and a cassette player/recorder. If you and farther back toward the eaves as wanted a record to play, there was a we over the years carefully placed sale on country music records. For (read shoved, crammed or jammed) $6.96 for either album or cassette, more into the attic just to get it out of you could purchase Kenny Rogers’ sight. “We’ve Got Tonight” or Ronnie Mil- Found in this particular box were sap’s “Keyed Up” among other titles. dishes, fancy dishes that had been Music not your thing? How about purchased long ago at someone else’s photography? A Kodak 940 Instant yard sale with the expectation that we Camera was just $19.97 after a $3 re- would use them. We never did. More bate. A two-pack of Kodamatic film interesting than the pattern on the that provided 20 color pictures was dishes were the yellowed newspaper $14.29. Photo processing was 17 pages that wrapped each dish. The cents (10 for $1.58) each for beautiful paper was the Philadelphia Daily prints “made from your 110, 126, disc News and the date was Wednesday, or 35 mm color negatives.” May 11, 1983. 1983. Think about it. A box of 50 Phillies Perfecto cigars It was the year before the Orwellian was $5.64. An oil, lube and filter job “1984.” Ronald Reagan was in his was just $10.99. A Sharp eight digit first term. Cell phones, e-mail and i- solar calculator was $7.99 but only Pods were in the future. LP records with the coupon. A 64-ounze bottle of were still being sold. CNN was in its Downy Softener was $1.94. You had infancy and Fox News wasn’t around. to have a coupon and you were lim- “Dallas” was number two in the rat- ited to buying only two bottles. ings and Sarah Palin was in high A men’s or women’s 26” 10-speed school. I didn’t even know my wife bike was $88 unassembled in carton. then. It was $8 more if you wanted it as- The pages that fascinated me most sembled. And a key-lock chain was were from a Kmart advertisement. $4.77. A six foot, redwood picnic This was a time when WalMart was table with two benches was $36.88, still pretty much a local store in unassembled in the carton. Arkansas and Woolworth’s was still So engrossed was I with the news- around. It was interesting going back paper pages, I was of little help to my to that “simpler time” when these yel- wife for about an hour or so, just lowed, crinkly and somewhat crum- about the time it took her to get the bling pages were crisp white. rest of the stuff together for the yard Prominently displayed on the sale. It was fun to, for just a brief pe- front page was the Commodore Vic- riod, travel back to 1983, a time when 20 Personal Computer for $88. It my hair was jet black and I wore jeans was advertised as a “full-fledged per- with a 28-inch waist. Not only that sonal computer with 5K RAM ex- but if I was so inclined I could buy the pandable to 32K, a full-size computer “exciting M*A*S*H video game” with keyboard with built-in BASIC com- a complimentary T-shirt for just puter language.” This was cutting $24.97. edge equipment I suppose. I think Those were the days. Page 6 The Courier September 5, 2018 Sailing class to put Pines residents at the helm As area students begin to head the program or to register for the back to school on Delmarva, a grow- courses, visit http://www.salis- ing number of older students in bury.edu/administration/presi- Ocean Pines, on average age 35 and dent/cell/subeach.aspx or call up, are enrolling in unique courses in 410-543-6090. unique settings. Salisbury Univer- sity, in partnership with the Ocean Pines Association, con- tinue to bring Ocean Pines residents and guests engaging life- long learning experi- ences, including two new courses titled the “Basics of Sail- ing” and “Basic Sail- ing on Boat” at the College Workshop Ocean Pines Yacht Club on Saturday, “Education later in life can either Forty-five seniors from the Class of 2019 attended a weeklong Worcester Prep (WPS) September 29. rejuvenate your career or take it in a College Workshop this summer, from August 20 to 24, in the Guerrieri Library. Led by “The sailing courses are the first different direction,” said Sawyer. Vickie Garner, WPS Director of College Counseling, the students participated in essay of its kind at the Ocean Pines Yacht “Adult learners who hunger for per- writing workshops, practiced interview techniques, and worked on their goal of complet- Club and are a great opportunity to sonal development or an improved ing an outstanding Common App and Coalition App. In addition, special guest speak- showcase our marina, which is certi- wealth of knowledge will certainly ers visited throughout the week to share their expertise with the students including Tim Danos (University of Delaware), Stephen Garner (Hood College), and Megan Leslie fied as a Maryland Clean Marina,” benefit from the exciting lineup of (WPS English Teacher). said Denise Sawyer, marketing and upcoming courses in Ocean Pines.” Above: WPS Director of College Counseling Vickie Garner collaborates with Class public relations director of the Ocean of 2019 seniors, (seated L-R) Sam Cantor (Ocean City) and Molly McCormick (Bish- Pines Association. opville), to complete college essays and The Common App during their summer College Folks are invited to learn to sail or Homeschool Workshop. improve their sailing skills with help from the Salisbury University Sailing gym offered Team, which competes in the Middle Worcester County Recreation Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Asso- and Parks is offering Homeschool Chincoteague Oyster ciation Southern Division on the Gym, a new program open to only East Coast. homeschool participants this fall. Festival returns The “Basics of Sailing” course will Homeschool Gym will provide The Chincoteague Chamber of venirs and raffle chances for the Ex- be held from 9 a.m. through 12 p.m. children of all skill and fitness lev- Commerce will host the 46th Annual travaganza of prizes to be given away and will cost $15 per participant. els with opportunities to have fun Chincoteague Island Oyster Festival. at 4 p.m. There will be no admittance “Basic Sailing on Boat” will be held and keep their bodies moving. Chil- Time is running out to purchase tick- into the festival grounds prior to 10 from 1 p.m. through 3 p.m. and will dren will improve their physical ets to the shore’s largest party of the a.m. Outdoor dancing to music by cost $85 per person. Those inter- skills, enjoy fitness in a variety of year celebrating Chincoteague “Salt” local favorite “Island Boy” can be en- ested in both courses can enroll in a recreation activities, and build their oysters and the official beginning of joyed from noon to 4 p.m. The Pony full-day course for $100 per person, confidence in a structured, noncom- the fall oyster season on the Eastern Express Trolley Green Route will op- which does include lunch. petitive environment, all while so- Shore of Virginia. erate free of charge from 9 a.m. to 5 “Don’t worry if you don’t know a cializing with peers. This traditional island event will be p.m. for your convenience courtesy of ‘mainsheet’ from a ‘mizzenmast’,” Homeschool Gym will take place held October 6 at Tom’s Cove Park lo- the Chincoteague Chamber of Com- said Mary Angela Baker, director of on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., cated at 8128 Beebe Road in Chin- merce and the Town of Chincoteague. the Center for Extended and Lifelong September 27 through November coteague. Oysters will be served raw, Attendees may also park at Chin- Learning at Salisbury University. “If 15. The program is open to children steamed, fried and frittered beginning coteague Combined School and “Ride you want to learn, we want to teach ages five to 14. The cost per child is at noon along with clam fritters. Clam the Pony Express” from there. Limited you.” $30, and $25 for each additional chowder, hushpuppies, hot dogs, tickets remain to this sell-out party. Baker and her team of instructors child. shrimp cocktail, salad bar, and board- Tickets are $45 each and proceeds are dedicated to strengthening the For more information on this walk fries will be served at 11 a.m. benefit programming and activities of lifelong learning program in Ocean program, contact Kelly Buchanan at Non-alcoholic beverages are included the Chincoteague Chamber of Com- Pines, “SU at the Beach,” after a suc- 410-632-2144, ext. 2503 or in the ticket price of $45 and beer may merce. Call the chamber today at 757- cessful launch last year. [email protected]. be purchased separately. 336-6161 or order online The institution will also offer lec- Visit Gates open at 10 a.m. giving atten- at www.chincoteaguechamber.com an tures and seminars at the Ocean www.worcesterrecandparks.org to dees the opportunity to decorate their d www.chincoteagueoysterfestival.co Pines Community Center, beginning view all that WCRP has to offer. spaces for the Best Decorated Space m. Sept. 13. For more information about Contest, and purchase festival sou- September 5, 2018 The Courier Page 7 Page 8 The Courier September 5, 2018 Art League to present ‘Artrageous’ On Sunday, October 28 at 8 p.m., performance on Monday, October 29 venues and events all over the world masterpiece before their eyes in the Art League of Ocean City will for more than 1,000 Worcester from India to Thailand, Paris to Aus- mere moments. Combined with cap- bring a high-energy national touring County students. tria. tivating vocals, intricate choreogra- stage show to Ocean City at the Per- The Humphreys Foundation and As people who live and breathe phy and exciting music, Artrageous forming Arts Center. Artrageous is the Optimist Club, along with sup- the arts, creativity, community, and takes their audiences on a visual an interactive art and music experi- port from T.E.A.M. Productions and inspiration, the performers share journey to a gallery of finished paint- ence for all ages, combining the vi- the Town of Ocean City, are funding their passion with the world in a ings, culminating in the performers sual and performing arts with the special free Monday perform- show that focuses on art, music, the- inviting the audience to come on audience participation. ance the performers will gear toward ater, singing, dancing, and audience stage and join in the artmaking. Tickets range from $25 to $35, the school children. Worcester interaction, all on one stage. Audi- More information is available at and are available County teachers have lesson plans ence members will witness the cre- 410-524-9433 or artleagueofo- at ticketmaster.com. Sales benefit they can use to prepare the students ativity of an artist creating a ceancity.org. the programs of the Art League of ahead of time for what they will see Ocean City and also allow for a free and how they will participate. “This is the type of opportunity ‘Day to Serve’ effort proclaimed that can change kids’ lives,” Rina Governor Larry Hogan has issued a Ups planned for Terrapin Beach on Thaler, executive director of the Art proclamation declaring September 11 September 15, which is also Interna- League, said. “When children are ex- through October 10 as “Day to Serve” tional Coastal Cleanup Day. posed to the arts at an early age, it month in Maryland. As part of the an- To further promote the spirit of opens up possibilities they may not nouncement, Governor Hogan is en- volunteerism, Governor Hogan has have considered in their lives and couraging all Maryland citizens to once again granted four hours of ad- gives them an outlet of self-expres- choose a day to participate in a volun- ministrative leave for state employees sion.” teer activity. The “Day to Serve” initia- to participate in a volunteer activity of 3 Month – 1.90% Artrageous is a troupe of travel- tive includes Maryland, Washington, their choice from September 11 to Oc- 6 Month- 2.10% ing actors and musicians from Van- 1 year – 2.40% D.C., Virginia, and West Virginia, each tober 10. In addition to the many state couver, Canada who banded together of which tracks statistics such as num- employees who will be participating as in the 1980s to perform and see the ber of volunteers, hours served, and individuals, several agencies plan to world. Starting with children’s pup- pounds of food donated in a friendly organize projects throughout the state petry theater and rising from a fire competition. to encourage employee participation. that destroyed their home, the “The Day to Serve initiative is an “We greatly appreciate Governor troupe has performed for the likes of excellent opportunity for Marylanders Hogan’s continued support of promot- Sir Richard Branson, Steve Forbes, to join together in volunteer efforts, as ing service and volunteerism through- and General Colin Powell, and in well as highlight the incredible service out the state,” said Steve McAdams, and volunteerism that occurs year- Executive Director of the Governor’s round in our state,” said Governor Office of Community Initiatives. “As Hogan. “Our citizens take great pride our office travels to meet with com- in our shorelines and beaches, our munities around Maryland, we have communities, and our state, and by seen first-hand the incredible impact 8/31/18 working together, we can continue volunteerism can have by addressing changing Maryland for the better.” important issues and building lasting Governor Hogan will kick off “Day bonds.” to Serve” on September 11 at the Mary- New this year, the Governor’s Of- land Center for Veterans Education fice of Community Initiatives an- and Training (MCVET) in Baltimore. nounced the “Day to Serve Challenge.” Volunteers from the Governor’s Office Volunteers can participate by upload- of Community Initiatives, state agen- ing pictures from their service activity cies, and the local community will with the hashtags “#MDDTS2018” work alongside the homeless veterans and “#iServeMD” to Facebook and/or who reside at MCVET on various proj- Twitter and “tag” three individuals ects to help uplift and revitalize the and/or organizations with an invita- DeNovo’s Ice Cream Bar center. tion to participate. Individual(s) In an effort to promote responsible and/or organization(s) with the most stewardship of our environment and likes on their post by October 20 will keep Maryland’s shorelines and win a special prize. Click here to learn Serving beaches litter-free, the Governor’s Of- more about the challenge. Ice Cream Floats Sundaes fice of Community Initiatives is organ- Marylanders looking for volunteer izing a statewide waterway cleanup opportunities are encouraged to check Italian Ices Gelatis event for Maryland’s waterways, which the Day to Serve event map periodi- will take place September 14 and 15. cally, as events will continue to be Open daily With events taking place in all 23 added. Volunteer service event organ- Maryland counties and Baltimore City, izers are requested to register one great example is an event spon- events on the “Day to Serve” webpage. Inside South Gate Ocean Pines 410-208-2782 sored by the Kent Island Beach Clean September 5, 2018 The Courier Page 9

Citation - First Lady Yumi Hogan presents a Governor’s citation to the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum recognizing its 40 years of dedication to inspiring and sup- porting the interpretation and appreciation of the cultural and natural history of Ocean City, and the Worcester County coastal region. Back row Robin Beachamp, Lou Par- sons, John Fager and Harry Ballatyne; front row Yumi Hogan, Nancy Howard and Sandy Hurley. The museum will celebrate its 40th anniversary during OC History Week with an Historic Home Tour on October 13 and a Surfin’ the Seventies celebration at Fager’s Island on October 20. For more information visit the Museum website www.oc- museum.org.

Youth volleyball offered Worcester County Recreation and Tuesdays, September 11 through No- Parks (WCRP) staff members love vol- vember 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. leyball. Registration is now open for The program is open to grades fourth three youth volleyball programs at the through sixth. Participants will learn Worcester County Recreation Center precise passing, hitting, serving to pre- (WCRC) in Snow Hill. pare for higher levels of volleyball. After School Volleyball will take Dig-It Volleyball will take place on place Tuesdays, September 11 through Wednesdays, September 12 through October 30 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 November 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This program is open to grades p.m. This program is open to grades kindergarten through third. This pro- sixth through eighth. Players will fine gram is designed for youth starting out tune all skills and prepare for high with the sport of volleyball. Partici- school level volleyball. pants will be taught basic skills and The registration deadline for all will play modified games. Transporta- youth volleyball programs is Septem- tion from Snow Hill Elementary ber 7. Beginners are encouraged to School to the WCRC will be provided. play. For more information, contact Junior Dig-It Volleyball and Dig- It Trudy Porch at 410-632-2144, ext. Volleyball are new programs. Junior 2520 or [email protected]. Dig-It Volleyball will take place on

Pines featured in national magazine Ocean Pines attracts the attention of “Forbes” magazine, a leading source for business news and financial information, and is named the top place to re- tire in Maryland for 2018. “This is fantastic news for our community,” said John Bailey, general man- ager of the Ocean Pines Association. “Our residents can take great pride in this announcement. Ocean Pines is fifty years young this year and this news just continues to show that the community has withstood the sands of time – and the ocean – and is ready to lead the way into the next decade and be- yond as one of the best places to retire on the Atlantic coast.” The financial experts with the nationwide publication compiled a list of please see forbes page 15 Page 10 The Courier September 5, 2018 Eyes on the Skies Celestial targets with famous legends By Douglas Hemmick, Ph.D.

The celestial targets for September mid-1600s. and was rediscovered by are found in two , Charles Messier in 1764. M34 is one , the slayer of monsters, and of the nearest Messier objects to Andromeda, the chained princess, at about 1500 light-years and is now found in the northeastern region estimated to contain more than 400 of the night skies. Both constellations . are prominent characters from Greek Southward from Perseus in the mythology. night sky is the According to ancient legends, the Andromeda which also features the heroic exploits of Perseus included most famous M31, or “The several remarkable conquests. First Great Galaxy in Andromeda.” M31 is was the beheading of Medusa, an ominous gorgon with hair made of live snakes. Perseus then rescued Andromeda by slaying the sea monster Cetus. In these adventures, Perseus was aided by his helmet of invisibility, and reflective shield. Although Medusa’s direct gaze would turn men to stone, the reflective shield enabled Perseus to avoid this threat. September begins the autumn stargazing spectacle offered by the within the constellation Perseus. Algol is double star, and is the closest large galaxy outside the classified as an “eclipsing binary.” Milky Way, and was studied by Edwin This means the orbital pathways of the Hubble and others as the modern era pair are perfectly aligned, as viewed of astronomy began in the early from Earth. As the two follow their twentieth century. Although it is , each one will at some point sometimes nicknamed Andromeda block out the light from the other, as it Galaxy, professional publications passes in front. prefer the title M31. Algol’s eclipse events occur each Andromeda Galaxy, or M31, is a 2.87 days, when the star’s intensity spiral galaxy of comparable size to the dims to just one-third as bright, and Milky Way. Edwin Hubble famously remains so for about two hours. measured the distance to M31 in the Algol takes its name from an Arabic 1920’s as he showed it to be about one word meaning “Demon’s Head” and million light-years away. This proved has also been called Medusa’s blinking that Andromeda is not within the eye. A famous bronze statue dating Milky Way, and cannot be “just from the 1500s still stands in Florence, another ” as many had thought. Italy depicting the legendary Hubble’s further discoveries of distant beheading of Medusa. led to his celebrated theory of Stargazers seem to get “two for the expanding universe. one” this month, as the next target - The Andromeda Galaxy can be the open star cluster M34 - lies very spotted by two methods. Locate the close to Algol. M34 is located “W”shape of Cassiopeia in the Answers for August 29 southwest from the famous blinking northeastern sky. Note that one half star, towards Gamma Andromedae. of the W is more deeply notched than M34 was first detected by the Italian the other half. This deeper V forms an astronomer Giovanni Hodierna in the please see eyes on page 15 September 5, 2018 The Courier Page 11 Game bird hunting seasons announced The Maryland Department of Nat- sess the printed receipt while hunting. ural Resources has announced the All waterfowl hunters, ages 16 and state’s 2018-2019 early migratory older, must possess the Federal Mi- game bird hunting seasons. Bag limits, gratory Bird Hunting and Conserva- season dates and shooting hours can tion Stamp (Federal Duck Stamp). be found in the 2018-2019 Maryland Licenses, permits and stamps can be Guide to Hunting and Trapping. purchased online, by phone at 855- “The opening of dove season marks 855-3906, at a department service the traditional start of hunting activity center or any of the 250 sport license in Maryland,” Wildlife and Heritage agents. Service Director Paul Peditto said. “We Official shooting hours begin 30 wish all hunters a safe and successful minutes before sunrise and end at sun- year.” set for all early migratory game bird Winner - Katerina Burton, Worcester County Arts Council scholarship winner, Season dates are as follows: hunting seasons except for mourning visited with Anna Mullis, executive director of the Arts Council, before returning to The Dove, split season doves during the first season segment, Julliard School where she will receive her Master’s degree in vocal performance in the First Season: Sept. 1 – Oct. 20 when shooting hours are from noon to spring. Second Season: Oct. 27 – Nov. 23 sunset, and during the September res- Third Season: Dec. 18 – Jan. 12, ident Canada goose seasons. Hunters 2019 are encouraged to report banded mi- Kitten tests positive for rabies gratory game birds online. Woodcock, split season The Worcester County Health De- sure. If you believe that you or a mem- First Season: Oct. 24 – Nov. 23 partment confirms that a kitten has ber of your family had any contact Second Season: Jan. 7–26, 2019 tested positive for rabies on August 29, with, or exposure to, the kitten, call the on Snow Hill Rd (Rte. 12) north of Worcester County Health Department Early resident Canada goose Girdletree. The kitten was a female immediately at 410-641-9559 or con- season* gray, black and tan striped tabby that sult with your medical provider. If you Eastern zone: Sept. 1–15 was roughly eight-weeks-old. Resi- call after hours or on the weekend, call Western zone: Sept. 1–25 dents of the property near where the Worcester County Emergency Services *Hunters are allowed to use shot- kitten was found did not own the ani- at 410-632-1311 to reach health de- guns capable of holding more than mal and the owners are unknown at partment on-call staff. three shot shells. Shooting hours are this time. If bitten or scratched by an animal, extended to a half-hour before sunrise Health department officials are always seek immediate medical care. to a half-hour after sunset. concerned that there may have been Post-exposure treatment is necessary other contacts to this kitten and warn to prevent rabies. If not treated, rabies Teal, September season** that any person, pet or other animal is fatal. Sept. 17–29 that may have had contact with this For general rabies information, **Shooting hours will be a half- kitten could be at risk for rabies expo- please visit worcesterhealth.org hour before sunrise to sunset. The daily bag limit is six.

Wings and Wheels returns All migratory bird hunters, includ- It will be a day of fun and nostalgia 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. The cost is $20 for ing landowners who are license-ex- when the Wings and Wheels Exposi- the first vehicle and $10 for each addi- empt, must purchase a Maryland tion returns to the Ocean City Airport tional vehicle. Migratory Game Bird Stamp/Harvest on September 15 between 10 a.m. and The ceremony will close at 2 p.m. Information Program Permit and pos- 2 p.m. with a 50/50 drawing and the The event, spon- presentation of trophies and sored by the Ocean City plaques to the winners. Aviation Association, is The cost is $5 for adults. STEVEN W. RAKOW a fundraiser for the Children ages 12 and under Attorney at Law Huey Veteran’s Memo- are free. rial located at the air- There will be food vendors, port. a beer truck, door prizes, General Practice / Civil Litigation / Criminal Defense There will be air- demonstrations and other at- Contracts / Construction Law / Traffic planes, cars, trucks, tractions. l Past President, Worcester County Bar Association Jeeps and military vehi- Free parking and a free l Former Assistant State’s Attorney, Worcester County cles on display. Randy shuttle are provided. l Retired Marine Officer l 21 Years Legal Experience Lee Ashcraft will per- For more information con- form so bring a chair or blanket and tact Jack Levering at either 352-250- 410-600-3075 enjoy the music. 5302 or 410-208-1480, Graison For those interested in displaying Wainwright at 410-726-7442 or Air- [email protected] www.STEVERAKOWLAW.COM their vehicles, registration is between port Operations at 410-213-2471. 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In Evangelismos Hospital in Athens. needs to maintain a healthy gut mi- purposes, honey can make for a versa- a study published in the “Archives of Regulates blood sugar: The combi- crobiome. tile addition to anyone’s diet. Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine,” nation of fructose and glucose in Promotes healing: There is evi- Substitute for refined sugar: Re- it was determined that honey could be honey may help the body regulate its dence that clinical use of honey on fined sugar offers little to no nutri- just as effective at stemming cough as blood sugar levels, which could be burns and wounds can be beneficial. tional value and is full of empty the popular medicine dextromethor- beneficial to those with diabetes. Cer- Data published in the Scientific World calories. 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Prescription opioids are often that the CDC notes is considerably spite that, heroin usage has risen Health Officer for Worcester County. prescribed to relieve pain. more powerful than other opioids. sharply in recent years across nearly “Whether you are in a restaurant, indoor Why are opioids so often misused? Fentanyl is typically only prescribed to all demographics in the United States. shopping or in the office, the act offers According to the NIDA, opioids are ef- help patients dealing with severe pain, Opioids pose a significant health protection from secondhand smoke and fective at reducing pain. But while they such as that caused by advanced can- problem throughout much of North improves the health and comfort of are prescribed to treat pain, opioids cers. However, illegally manufactured America. More information is avail- county residents and visitors, letting us all also produce a feeling of euphoria. and distributed fentanyl is at the heart able at www.drugabuse.gov. breathe a little deeper. We’re proud to cel- Opioid users, whether they are using of the opioid epidemic. In fact, the ebrate a decade of Clean Air, and are ex- heroin or a prescription opioid such as forbes low serious crime rate. cited to see what the next ten years hold.” Vicodin, can easily become dependent from page 9 The states are listed alphabetically, According to the Maryland Depart- on opioids because of that euphoric each with a best and runner-up, and ment of Health (MDH), the law “protects feeling they get when taking them. the “Best Places to Retire in Each can be found online at employees and provides smoke-free en- When this happens, users are likely to State” by comparing data on more https://www.forbes.com/sites/willia vironments for families to dine and relax. misuse opioids, taking them in larger than 650 places across all 50 states. mpbarrett/2018/08/28/the-best- A decade of smoke-free air means youths quantities than prescribed or looking According to Forbes, the experts places-to-retire-in-each- 10 years old and younger, Maryland’s first to illegal opioids such as heroin in looked for relatively affordable places state/#3ce8dc8b75c1 smoke-free generation, have never been search of that euphoric feeling. (as measured by the median home “Who says you have to wait until exposed to a smoke-filled restaurant or What are some types of opioids? price and cost of living) with a high your golden years to enjoy Ocean indoor public place.” The CDC notes that there are three quality of retirement living. Pines,” asked Denise Sawyer, market- For more information on the Clean common types of opioids: prescription Other key factors include doctor ing and public relations director of the Indoor Air Act, visit worcesterhealth.org opioids, fentanyl and heroin. availability, crimes rates, air quality Ocean Pines Association. “Enjoy Prescription opioids: These are and walkability and ‘bikeability.’ Ocean Pines now and experience our The famed magazine described eyes award-winning residential and resort Ocean Pines as a wooded waterfront from page 10 community. We have a large offering community of 12,000 residents on of year-round racquet sports, aquatics Maryland’s Eastern Shore eight miles arrow pointing to the M31. A second way is to scan the area northwards of the and recreational activities and a cham- inland from the Atlantic Ocean with an star Alpheratz in the Great Square of Pegasus. Binoculars should reveal a pionship golf course. Not to mention, above-average ratio of physicians per ghostly white patch with an oblong shape. our waterfront yacht and beach clubs capita, good air quality, and extremely In September, are must-see attractions.” stargazing begins early as the bright planets duo Venus, Jupiter and from page 3 Mars are all visible at about 7:30 p.m., just Recalling her first-time diving with her horse, Marion Lisehora told how after sunset. Venus and her husband remarked that her deep bronzed skin had turned white as a Jupiter can be found in sheet. “I had to climb up a long, vertical ladder because I was the young girl the western quadrant in the bathing suit. My horse rode up on the elevator.” Marion reminisced and Mars is rising up in about her beautiful muscular Quarter Horse named Dimah. “On a warm day, the southeastern sky. Dimah liked to jump into the cool water. As soon as he reached the top of the The full celestial vista platform, he would just take off. He wouldn’t stop. I had to jump on him real appears after about fast or he would jump without me. And on a cold day, he would just stand 8:30 p.m., as the there while I shivered,” declared Marion. constellation Cygnus Dimah was their superstar but other horses were trained to dive. All the the Swan (Northern Cross), appears almost directly overhead. horses started off on a low platform that was similar to a sliding board. Some The Great Square of Pegasus lies to the east of Cygnus and appears to of the horses showed no interest in diving. She explained, “You don’t make a dominate the sky. The nearby stars of the Andromeda constellation are dim and horse dive. If they don’t want to do it, forget about it. The horses had to like difficult to find, except for Gamma Andromeda which is relatively bright. At it in order to be a diving horse. Everyone treated these horses like royalty, about 10:15 p.m. Perseus and Algol will be clearly in view above the northeastern even after they retired them.” horizon. Marion remained with the Atlantic City attraction from 1953 to 1956. In Observing the dimming of Algol requires some practice, to gain familiarity 1957 she moved to Florida, continuing her diving act for Aqua Fair. She even- with the comparative brightnesses of surrounding stars. Repeated observations tually became an elementary school physical education teacher in Millsboro are recommended of Algol and its neighboring stars, Gamma Andromedae and DE. She and her late husband Joe had five children. She is the grandmother Epsilon Persei. Having become accustomed to the sight of these stars, the of 14 grandchildren. dimming of Algol will then become more apparent. Marion Lisehora is now 87- years- young and has not lost a step. She is Upcoming eclipse dates are: September 7, 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., September still competing and winning medals in her favorite sports. Her future plans in- 25, 2:20 to 4:20 a.m. and September 27, 11:10 p.m. to 1:10 a.m. For additional clude traveling to Albuquerque, NM to compete in the 2019 the National Sen- autumn months, look online, for example the Sky and Telescope website, ior Olympic Games where she will undoubtedly come home with her usual checking for “minima of Algol.” hosts of medals. Wishing good luck and clear skies to all stargazers. Page 16 The Courier September 5, 2018