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Smoke billows from the nearly extinguished fire on the 140th Street oceanfront side of the Pelican Bay condominiums. The sound of explosions was reported by workers, and the fire likely started in the garage. No injuries were reported.
Cause undetermined as fire scorches condo Investigation ongoing into origins of blaze in five-story structure
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Jan 15, 2016) Authorities are investigating a fire that scorched Pelican Beach condominiums on 140th Street late Wednesday morning. According to city Communications Manager Jessica Wa-
ters, several residents reported the five-story structure fire after noticing black clouds of smoke around 10:55 a.m. The fire had started on the first floor parking garage, initial reports said. When emergency crews arrived at the scene, flames could be seen from the garage and second floor residential units. The fire had also spread to the dune area on the east side of the See FLAMES on Page 6
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Corporal Dale Trotter, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, guides Edo, a bomb-sniffing canine, around the perimeter of Stephen Decatur High School after a phone call claiming explosives were planted at the location on Wednesday.
‘Law enforcement was notified and all students and staff were relocated.’
By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Jan. 15, 2016) Worcester County joined Wicomico and Sussex, Del. when bomb threats, ultimately found to be hoaxes, were called in to Ocean City Elementary School and Stephen Decatur
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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Jan 15, 2016) It’s not a political ticket. When four council members – Dennis Dare, Mary Knight, Doug Cymek and Tony DeLuca – completed the paperwork for re-election on Tuesday afternoon in the City Council
chambers, they said their joint filing was a sign of unity. “It’s a way to show solidarity with each other,” Councilman Doug Cymek said. “The council gets along very well, and that’s seen by the almost always unanimous decisions it makes.” The filing deadline for this November’s election is Oct. 16, which still leaves Ocean See COUNCIL on Page 3
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Council members present united front for reelection Continued from Page 1 City’s political season wide open. But the incumbents are confident enough in the council’s current chemistry to make a bid for four more years. “What we have here is a cohesive council and we’ve achieved so much in the past – and we want to keep continuing that trend,” Councilman Dennis Dare said. Dare was elected in 2012, after serving 21 years as the town’s city manager. He was forced into retirement by a 4-to-3 vote by the City Council in 2011. The political history of Cymek and Mary Knight goes back farther. Cymek, whose background includes years as a small business owner, homebuilder and a private investigator, was first elected in 2008. Back then, he ran on a platform on tourism and commercial development. Knight has held a council seat since 2006, after winning a two-year seat to serve the remainder of thenCouncil President Rick Meehan’s term after he assumed the mayor’s post. She retired from a career with AT&T in Baltimore. “I love what I do, and I know we’re a strong team,” Knight said. “We have to be, since it’s important that we debate, listen to each other and come up with the best answer for the city. It’s critical for the process.” In the 2012 election, Dare was the most favored with 1,952 votes, followed by Knight with 1,853 and Cymek with 1,680. Three of the four council members have served a complete fouryear term. Tony DeLuca has filed for re-election with only one year in a council seat. He served the balance of former Councilman Joe Mitrecic’s term when he left to become a Worcester County Commissioner in 2014. “I feel like I’ve just started. There’s definitely some things I want to work on, like in transparency, initiatives with smaller businesses and enforcing the smoking ban on the
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beach,” DeLuca said. While it is relatively early to file for re-election, several council members agreed that announcing well in advance of the usual rush of candidate filings in late spring and summer makes sense. “It’s important to file early because people are still deciding if they want to run,” DeLuca said. “It’s about $3,000 to run. If they can see that the incumbent is running, we can help them make that decision.” Knight added that filing early shows the council member’s commitment to Ocean City. “People used to wait until 5 p.m. on the deadline to file,” Knight said. “We want the public to know that we’re still here – and that we work well together.”
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Pictured, from left, Tony DeLuca, Doug Cymek, Mary Knight and Dennis Dare, the four incumbents seeking reelection in November’s city election.
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Continued from Page 1 resume classes shortly thereafter, while Worcester Technical School students were delayed by about 20 minutes, she said. At 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Sterrs said Ocean City Elementary School received a live call to its office warning of an explosive device on school property. “According to our protocols, law enforcement was notified and all students and staff were relocated to a nearby fire station,” she said. The students were moved to nearby Ocean City Fire Company No. 5 while the school was searched. After the search turned up nothing, the students and faculty were able to return to classes around 11 a.m., Sterrs said. Almost an hour later, smoke was detected in one of the classroom pods at the elementary school. Sterrs said the entire school was re-evacuated, again to the fire station, while it was investigated. Sterrs said the smoke was determined to be coming from the HVAC system, and had been remedied. “It was not related to the earlier threat,” Sterrs said. The students and staff were returned to the school’s gymnasium, where early pickup was made available to parents. Students who remained at the school were dismissed
at the regular time. Sterrs said there were no plans or discussions to close schools in reaction to the recent outbreak of bomb threats in area schools. On Tuesday morning in Wicomico County, Delmar Elementary School received an automated call warning of an explosive device on the premises, which is in keeping with threats received elsewhere, but not in Worcester. The school was searched, and nothing was found according to a statement from the Wicomico County Board of Education. Four schools in Delaware: Millsboro Middle, Beacon Middle and two in Wilmington also received bomb threats on Tuesday. On Monday, Parkside High School in Salisbury reacted to an automated call warning of a bomb threat, as well as Indian River High School in Dagsboro, Del. and Seaford Middle School in Seaford Del. Also affected were Caesar Rodney School in Camden, Del. and H.B. DuPont Middle in Hockessin, Del. Sterrs said the schools would collaborate with law enforcement to help identify and take action against suspects, should they be identified. As of Thursday morning, no additional reports of bomb threats had been received.
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General Assembly begins with prefiled bills Mathias continues his push for 3rd bay bridge crossing to land in Somerset County
By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Jan. 15, 2016) Though relatively few bills from this district’s members of the Maryland General Assembly have been prefiled for the session that began on Wednesday, what is included is just as important as what is not. Foremost is Sen. Jim Mathias’ (D38) bill, SB56, which would clear the way for an environmental impact study for a third crossing of the Chesapeake Bay. In this bill, if passed, the Maryland Transportation Authority would be required to set aside the greater of 5 percent or $1 million each year to fund a cost estimate for the study, until such time as it can be executed. Mathias reignited this debate, which has been talked about off and on over the course of decades, late last year at a meeting with transportation officials in Somerset County. Mathias said previously he is concerned with Virginia’s progress toward adding another parallel span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, and what the ramifications for economic development were should that project be completed first. He also is sponsoring SB20, which he has also championed in the past, requiring state buildings to display the POW/MIA flag whenever and wherever the U.S. flag is flown. Finally, Mathias is sponsoring SB18, allowing an exemption from the sales and use tax sales of electricity, steam or gas to a homeowners’ association for use on property owned or maintained by a homeowners’ association. Del. Carozza has not prefiled any bills.
Neither Mathias nor Carozza has sponsored or proposed legislation requested by the Worcester County Commissioners to facilitate the county’s plan to exit the alcohol business by shuttering the Department of Liquor Control. In December, the commissioners signed a letter requesting the law change to allow privately run liquor stores by adding a new type of liquor license in the county. Carozza and Mathias have both been critical of the department in the past. Also on the Senate side, SB11 would allow for universal voter registration via the Motor Vehicle Administration or a social services agency identification card. SB13 would require the state police to notify, in writing, certain Senate and House delegation chairs when a law enforcement agency requests and receives surplus military hardware including vehicles, guns or “destructive devices.” A revision to the Open Meetings Act, SB17 increases the time from one year to five years a public body must retain written minutes or audiotapes of meetings. SB41 proposed to remove the prison sentence associated with driving on a suspended license. The Clean Waterways Tax Credit Act, SB43, would establish an income tax credit, up to a certain amount, for the purchase price of equipment to install or maintain a floating garden. SB45 safeguards the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund against transfers to the General Fund, except under specified circumstances. Emergency preparedness equipment would be eligible for a tax holiday under the terms of SB62. Students in Maryland schools would see their sugar intake drop per school meal if SB65 is signed into law. State and video lottery terminal
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Flames damage parking garage and condo units
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Continued from Page 1 property, according to a press release. The sound of explosions was also reported by personnel. Preliminary investigations show that the explosions came from a work truck and generator in the parking garage. Three maintenance workers were on the Pelican Beach’s roof at the time of the fire and were able to evacuate before the fire department arrived, Waters said. No one was injured. The structure had “significant damage” to the east exterior and inside two units, according to reports. In addition to the Ocean City Fire Department, also on the scene were police and personnel from the Public Works Department. “The fire was controlled within an hour and the damage, while significant, could have been worse,” Waters said. Ocean City firefighters were also assisted by Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company. Personnel from the Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Office were still at the scene interviewing witnesses as of 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to Waters.
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City settles on median plan, Police to keep eye on sky 2017 completion envisioned as feds require drone reg. Council wants new barrier to stretch from one end of OC to Delaware state line
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Jan 15, 2016) After months of meetings – and years of kicking the idea around – the plan to install pedestrian barriers on Coastal Highway medians has reached the starting line. The City Council on Tuesday approved a State Highway Administration design for the median barrier for the strip between 49th Street and the Route 90 Bridge. The design that was recommended by the Ocean City Transportation Commission earlier that morning looked similar to an undulating sand dune fence, but is instead made of aluminum slats that were tilted at a 45-degree angle. It was one of two designs presented by the SHA – the second design was a pre-fabricated straight metal fence. “The metal reminds me of prison and the custom fence reminds me of a classy resort,” said Councilman Tony DeLuca at the morning’s commission meeting. Aesthetics aside, the custom-made fence also addresses safety concerns the commission voiced at last month’s meeting. The SHA proposed a similar design in December, but the commission thought people could wedge their way through the slats. In the new design, slats can be spaced up to any interval to the city’s choice – but the closer they are to each other, the higher the cost. According to the SHA presentation, the slats could also extend above a top rail to deter people from wanting to climb it. The fence panel’s 45-degree angle would also allow drivers to see through it to find businesses, but block the view of pedestrians across the street who are thinking about darting across the highway. “I think it’s a good idea so that if you’re looking at it at a 90-degree angle, standing on the street, it looks
like a barrier,” Councilwoman Mary Knight said at the council meeting. The design also includes installing LED cobra head lightposts on the median strip. The lightpost’s height has yet to be decided, as the council wants to increase the arm length of each post, thus also increasing the light spread. The idea of reconfiguring the midtown median strip of Coastal Highway started in 2012, when the resort saw its worst summer in pedestrian accidents. A state study showed that the most dangerous area was from 49th Street to the Route 90 Bridge intersection at 62nd Street, a stretch that contains some of the resort’s most popular bars. Since 2012, pedestrian accidents on Coastal Highway have decreased drastically because of improved crosswalk signals and the “Walk Smart” public awareness campaign. Although the council pushed the proposal through, it’s going to be a long road until city sees the reinvented medians. SHA officials estimated that the final product would be completed in early 2017, following a public hearing scheduled this March. Manufacturing the fencing in two unique panels also factors into a longer lead-time. Some councilmembers remained optimistic about the project’s timetable. “I would like a target completion on Friday, Memorial Day weekend in 2017,” Councilman Dennis Dare said. “The landscaping to go along on it can be done in the fall. But that’s a target to work towards.” “We also don’t have to wait for the fence. We can start work, like digging up the median,” Knight added. The median project only includes 13 blocks for now, but the plan is to have the median barricade extend from one end of Ocean City to the other. “It’s something to expand citywide, but what’s feasible for now is to do it by section,” Mayor Rick Meehan said. “Once it’s completed, it’ll set the standard for safety for the town.”
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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Jan. 15, 2016) Acting in concert with The Federal Aviation Administration’s recent requirement that owners of unmanned aircraft systems and drones register them with the administration, the Ocean City Police Department said last week that it will be watching the skies as well. Drones weighing more than .55 pounds purchased on or after Dec. 21, 2015 must be registered with the FAA before operating in national air space, and there is a Feb. 19 deadline for drones purchased before that date. The FAA intends to educate operators who fail to comply with registration requirements, and local police “will take appropriate action against those who operate their devices in an unsafe or reckless manner. “ If an officer is called to an incident involving a drone, information will be forwarded to the FAA. The
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Police ban trailers from streets Town officials propose $150 fines for oversized vehicles parked in OC without permit
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Jan. 15, 2016) Ramping up for 2016’s spate of vehicular events, the Ocean City Police Commission on Monday put in motion new parking restrictions, including a ban on trailer parking from public streets and lots without a permit. Following discussions on how alleviate the negative impacts of motorcycle- and car-carrying trailers that block traffic on downtown streets or take up space in municipal lots, the commission endorsed the Ocean City Police Department’s recommended changes to the resort’s parking regulations. Updates to the ordinance include jacking up the fine for violators from $30 to $250. “The existing ordinance says that with very few exceptions that fines cannot exceed $30. There was talk at [earlier] police commission meetings that this should be a hefty fine for this violation,” said Capt. Kevin Kirstein. “Oversized vehicles,” defined as a vehicle that is over 21 feet, two inches in length either-or over six feet, eight
inches in width, will also be banned from any public street or lot parking in the resort without a permit from May 1 to Oct. 31, according to Kirstein. The changes also amend that definition as “a combination of vehicles” in that size to include a detachable trailer. There is also a specific provision to keep trailers and “oversized vehicles” off Baltimore Avenue by fining them $250. Trailer parking by permit is not allowed on that street. The only exemptions to these suggested changes are trailers used by participants in Crusin’ Ocean City, OC BikeFest and Endless Summer Crusin’ as long as they have obtained a permit through the event, according to Kirstein. BikeFest and Cruisin’ are city-approved events, and rent the city’s inlet and convention center parking lots as show grounds months earlier. Cruisin,’ which brings thousands of hot rods to the resort in the spring, usually has the heaviest concentration of trailers. To back the increase in trailer parking fines, Kirstein also suggested revising the language for Ocean City’s scofflaw rule, which refers to anyone who has three unpaid tickets or unpaid tickets equal or more than $100. “In the existing ordinance now,
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Produce vendors trade EDUs for water, sewer link
By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Jan. 15, 2016) A waterline extension along Route 611 required the county to seek a 10-foot easement from the property owners, Victor and Susan Birch, in the area of the Victor Birch Produce Stand, which he was only too happy to grant under certain conditions. The Birches requested, in consideration of the easement, two water EDUs — one for the stand and one for the home on the property, at no cost. Additionally, the Birches wanted approval to purchase two sewer EDUs at the currently adopted rate for the same purpose. Finally, they requested the county install, at no cost to them, a small diameter service line for their use when they purchase the sewer EDUs. Commissioner Bud Church asked Public Works Director John Tustin if the request was reasonable, to which Tustin replied “yes.” “Meeting the conditions would require minimal out of pocket expense and has a number of positive outcomes, including future removal of a septic system in the Critical Area and keeping the waterline on a more favorable alignment,” Tustin wrote in a memo to the commissioners. The commissioners approved the request.
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By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Jan. 15, 2016) While no one in Maryland will lay claim to the $1.5 billion national Powerball prize, one lucky person did purchase a winning $1 million ticket from the Berlin Food Lion last week. The Maryland Lottery announced that the winning “second-tier” ticket was sold on Jan. 9 in Berlin to a 51-year-old Worcester County man, and a father of four, who asked to remain anonymous. According to a press released issued by the Maryland Lottery on Wednesday, the man stopped at the Food Lion in search of “affordable limes.” It was his second stop, having passed up purchasing the citrus at another grocery store, “because they were too expensive.” “While his significant other waited in their vehicle, the Powerball player ran into the Berlin Food Lion to grab the limes and – at the last minute – a $6 Maryland Lottery Powerball QuickPick ticket,” the release stated. The man apparently learned of his winning ticket late Saturday night after watching the NFL playoffs. He tried not to wake up his significant other, but by 4:30 a.m. he broke down. He told her no one had won the Powerball jackpot, but added, “We still won a million.” He later placed the ticket in a safe until he could claim his prize at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore on Tuesday. He was one of 28 secondtier winners nationwide in the Jan. 9 Powerball drawing. Maryland Lottery’s Director of Communications Carole Everett said million-dollar tickets “rarely” went unclaimed in the state. “We tell people, please check your tickets, because even if you don’t win the jackpot or the second tier there are lots of other prizes on the tickets,” she said. “Also, sign the back of your tickets – if you lose it and somebody else picks it up, it’s theirs unless you sign it.” Last year, eight people won secondtier $1 million Powerball prizes in Maryland. During the last fiscal year, 20 people won $1 million playing all Maryland Lottery games. For selling the winning ticket, Food Lion receives a $2,500 bonus. “Food Lion is a longstanding retail partner with the Maryland Lottery. We offer a number of services to shoppers, including the lottery, and we are very proud that one of our customers purchased a $1 million winning ticket,” Benny L. Smith, Food Lion Media and Community Relations manager, said in an emailed statement Tuesday. Powerball is operated by the MultiState Lottery Association, a nonprofit association owned and operated by member lotteries in 36 U.S. states and territories. Profits are retained by the states and used to fund projects approved by the individual legislatures. On Wednesday, winners in three states laid claim to the $1.5 billion prize.
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Wor. County joins MASSA to bring more sporting events an International Senior Softball Association tournament. Although the event has been previously held on the Eastern Shore, the MASSA group was able to expand the event to include By Greg Ellison games in all three regions. Staff Writer MASSA’s online presence has been (Jan. 15, 2016) In an effort to use growing rapidly, with year-to-date the region’s combined assets to attract site visits to PlayMAASA.org up and retain sports events, Worcester nearly 800 percent through this fall. “The site just started a year ago, County has joined Ocean City and Wicomico County in the Mid-Atlantic but is definitely gaining traction,” Abbott said. Amateur Sports Alliance. The resort hosted numerous site Donna Abbott, Ocean City tourism and marketing director, noting the visits by interested sports organizaagreement is the only one of its kind tions during 2015, including lacrosse, in the U.S., reviewed MASSA’s sports basketball and beach Frisbee, as well marketing work at the town’s tourism as a national sports group that conducts numerous commission meettournaments. Aling on Monday, Jan. 11. ‘It’s a marathon not a sprint’ though negotiations are still in progress, The crown jewel Ocean City Tourism Abbott said the in the area’s amaand Marketing Director groundwork is teur sports events is being completed the United States Donna Abbott that should yield Specialty Sports Aslater dividends. sociation Girls Soft“It’s always a work in progress,” ball Eastern World Series. Held over a three-week period in July, the event she said. “It’s a marathon not a draws nearly 400 teams to the region sprint.” Other projects MASSA has on tap with an economic impact of just under $20 million, Abbott told the for 2016 include a basketball tournacommission. It is also scheduled to re- ment to be held in Wicomico during June. Also two lacrosse events, one in turn this year, she said. Given time, newer sports events June in Salisbury and the other slated have the potential to grow into huge for October in Worcester, will bring revenue earners for the region, just as 40 to 50 teams to the area. Ocean City and its MASSA partthe softball tournament has, starting as it did from humble roots, Abbott ners will attend the 2016 National Association of Sports Commission’s said. “This event started with 35 teams,” Sports Events Symposium held in she said. “Some of these organizations Grand Rapids, Michigan in early April. are going to start small.” The annual contribution for the The projects undertaken by MASSA have received local and na- NASC sponsorship, advertising and tional accolades. In addition to receiv- website maintenance was increased ing the Maryland Office of Tourism from $3,000 to $6,000 for the three Development’s Tourism Partnership MASSA members. At the symposium, Award at the 2015 Maryland Tourism MASSA partners will have direct & Travel Summit, MASSA was hon- meetings with representatives for ored with a national award from sports events across the U.S. The Ocean City Tourism CommisSports Destination Management. SDM provides planning and location sion will attend a meeting in late Janconsulting for planners to host suc- uary sponsored by the Maryland Office of Sports to formulate plans for cessful events. In September 2015, MASSA hosted 2016 amateur sport events.
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Revamped event form calculates profitability Council will see breakdown of estimated costs, benefits and projected spending By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Jan. 15, 2016) It’s no crystal ball, but with the help of new private event applications, the City Council will have a clearer vision of the resort’s entertainment and financial future. The form asks the same questions, like departure and arrival times, attendance and whether city assistance is needed, in a sleek and computer-use friendly format. But the application’s crucial change lies in calculating each event’s profitability. “We’re now looking to implementing the return-of-event calculation,” City Special Events Superintendent Frank Miller said during a council meeting on Jan. 4. “It’s designed to give council some indication and recommendation on the value of the event as it’s being put in front of the council.” The calculation primarily targets new events, but also examines the tax as it comes back to the resort based on room use, entertainment and amusement spending. All events create a return of investment
value, which could fall between 1 sulting “private event at a glance” and 100. document. Through tables, the docuApplicants help the city compute ment outlines basics such as costs, atthe return of investment value by tendance and projected spending. completing the form. Details like the Events estimated costs are pinnumber of participants, exhibitors pointed in the form, using the cost and spectators – all required on the measures council adopted last Auapplication – play into the calcula- gust. tion. Basic application fees are now Other facpegged at $100 tors include with additional what the event costs for conces‘It’s designed to give council coordinators sions. Base secusome indication and request from rity deposits cost the city and the $250, and a cityrecommendation on the value number of assigned cost of of the event as it’s being put funding re$250 per block per in front of the council’ sources is also day in public space Ocean City Special Events considered. in season, and “There’s ad$150 from Nov. 1 Superintendent Frank Miller ditional questo March 15. tions, like if the However, the event is familymain concern of friendly, if it’s public, if it’s new, and costs was the labor and equipment if the promoter has a prepared fees reflected from Public Works, budget,” Miller said. Miller said. From there, Special Events Coor“If someone would need 50 cones, dinator Lisa Mitchell will send the they were charged for the cones, two event’s information and a list of ten guys to put the cones out, two guys questions to each department head. to pick the cones up and a pick-up The questions will seek their opinion truck,” Miller said. “We knew this of the event based on their expertise. was an issue and we didn’t want to That way each department has a lit- overcharge.” tle say in how the event will affect The city now uses a fee schedule the resort, Miller said. adopted in November that charges In turn, the council will see the re- 10 percent for setup and 10 percent
removal for each piece of equipment. If specific labor or vehicle is needed, the promoter is now charged. Event coordinators and sponsors are also advised that are welcome to find equipment at a better price. In addition, department heads’ responses are measured by weighted averages in items such as “risk to town,” “traffic generation,” and “long-term benefit.” The percentages also help calculate the return of investment. Requests for discounts are also taken into account, according to Miller. “What the calculation does is that it looks at the tax revenue coming into town and weighs it against the level of discount being asked for,” he said. “The calculation will normally ask that 20 percent of the tax revenue be considered a discount. If they don’t ask for it, none’s considered.” Noting that the new process spells out the discount process, Councilman Tony DeLuca said, “Since you got it [the application] approved by council, there hasn’t been a request of waiver of fee other than what they’re entitled to based on their situation. It seemed like every other event asked for a discount, which is one of the reasons it was put together – so thank you.”
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Back to the future: Hoverboards new Segways Commission considers ban on all vehicle traffic on OC Boardwalk, council to vote By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Jan. 15, 2016) The future of motorized vehicles such as “hoverboards” in certain areas is no longer in the air, as the city Police Commission moved to ban them from the Boardwalk during a meeting Monday morning. Initially, commission members were prepared to push a ban on hoverboards, devices that look like miniature Segways without the handle, that police commission chairman Councilman Doug Cymek proposed last month. But Councilman Dennis Dare argued in favor of
eliminating all unauthorized motorized vehicles from the boards. “I think of the Boardwalk as a sidewalk for pedestrian use, period,” Dare said. “The pressing issue is hoverboards, but I’m talking about tomorrow when it’s something else, when people come down with the toys that their kids got.” Hoverboards fall into that murky territory. The city code stipulates that bicycles, pushcarts and “electronic personal assistive mobility devices” are not allowed on the Boardwalk from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration qualifies “electronic personal assistive mobility device” as “a device that has two nontandem wheels, is self-balancing, is powered by an electric propulsion system, has
a maximum speed capability of 15 miles per hour, and is designed to transport one person.” Hoverboards fit in that definition, according to City Solicitor Guy Ayers. “We would need to amend that so they’re not allowed, “ Ayers said. “We could ban them from the Boardwalk under the ordinance, but hoverboards can be on Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia Avenue or Coastal Highway, since those are highways.” The definition covers Segways as well as hoverboards and, because the code only restricts but doesn’t ban their use, they can be ridden on the boards during designated hours. Other hoverboard-centric concerns, like the device catching on fire from its battery, were repeated at the meeting. New issues, such as how
these motorized vehicles might affect pedestrian traffic were also brought to the commission. “It’s going to be too much on the Boardwalk,” said Chris Trimper of Trimper Amusements, who was invited to the meeting to give a business perspective. “There’s a difference between traffic between 15th Street and downtown traffic.” Hoverboards also are relatively inexpensive compared to Segways. One store on 11th Street sold them for roughly $500 last summer. The commission agreed that since people can easily purchase them, they will be seen frequently on the boards. “Adding more devices to the Boardwalk opens the floodgates for others. Some won’t be safe,” Council President Lloyd Martin said. The commission voted to present the proposed ban to the council in a few weeks, after researching how other communities handled the issue.
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Tourism Marketing Plan objectives updated Top points include social media, billboard adverts, ‘Vacation Days’ campaign
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Jan. 15, 2016) Progress on a three-tiered list of priorities aimed at bolstering Ocean City’s vacation trade was reviewed at the Tourism Commission meeting on Monday, Jan. 11. The list includes items deemed of top, high and moderate importance in the 2015 Ocean City Tourism Strategic Plan. Donna Abbott, Ocean City marketing and tourism director, opened the update with an overview of a halfdozen top priority points, including the Tourism Marketing Plan, which the mayor and City Council approved last February. Abbott said the plan is intended to capitalize on progress made with the recent “Vacation Days” campaign conducted by the city’s advertising agency, MGH Inc., a marketing and advertising firm in Owings Mills, Md. Advertising on broadcast media for the 2015 marketing plan began earlier than previous years, with a total of 20 weeks of airtime purchased in the Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York/New Jersey regions. The plan also included billboard advertising in the same geo-
graphic areas. Melanie Pursel, executive director of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, noted that social media proved to be a boon for promotion efforts. Among the top priorities are continuing efforts to launch phase 3 of expansion plans for the convention center. Next month the council will be presented with the results of an economic and marketing feasibility study to help guide the decision-making process. Another priority identified in the strategic plan was full funding for the Maryland Tourism Development Board. In addition to letters from the mayor and council to state lawmakers prior to the 2015 legislative session, Abbott joined fellow Eastern Shore tourism directors to encourage delegates to support the request. Additionally, Abbott testified before a state senate subcommittee requesting tourism funding. The diligence was rewarded as the Maryland General Assembly voted to fund the MTDB the desired amount. Also included in the list of priorities was a tourist data collection system aimed at collecting zip codes from visitors to the area. The resort also conducted guest surveys at the visitor center throughout the summer. One goal that remained elusive
was a campaign to require Maryland school districts to begin class after Labor Day. The tourism committee joined a statewide task force comprised of industry representatives backing bills in the senate and the house mandating a change in launch of the school year. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan testified before a senate committee in support of the legislation. Despite these efforts, both bills died in committee, but Abbott said a final death announcement might be premature “I think you’ll see a renewed effort this year,” she said. High priority action items Abbott discussed included expanding Halloween and other special events in town. Frank Miller, Ocean City special events superintendent, said attendance figures grew in 2015 for numerous pumpkin-centric events including the Drive-in-Disguise Parade, Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade, the Great Pumpkin Race and the Halloween Maze. Miller also pointed to the Shore Craft Beer Festival, Ocean City’s first downtown suds celebration held this past October at Sunset Park, as another huge success, noting the event outgrew its space the first day. City officials will meet with Special Event Productions representatives in February to consider ideas for the
2016 O.C.toberfest and other potential modifications to existing events. “Over the next couple of years I think you’re going to see some good growth,” Miller said. Additional high priority items discussed included the smoking restrictions for the Boardwalk and beach that went into effect in May 2015. Tobacco use is now limited to within 15 feet of designated beach waste receptacles, which are located 15 feet off the now smoke-free Boardwalk. The city undertook a public awareness campaign over the summer that included news releases, signage, posters and rack cards. The recreation and parks department is also working to complete a “parks inventory” by the end of February, with the Northside Park report designated as a high priority. Abbott also talked about the plan to attract more sports tournaments to the area. The city, which had joined Wicomico County to form the MidAtlantic Amateur Sports Alliance, amended the agreement in 2015 to include Worcester County. The commission was presented with a separate, more detailed presentation on this topic. Abbott also reviewed three items deemed moderate priority in the strategic plan. These included improvements at the 3rd and 4th Street See CONVENTION Page 15
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Man pleads guilty to armed bank robbery in Ocean Pines Hare holds up BB&T branch in March; faces 25 years, seven mandatory minimum (Jan. 15, 2016) The Ocean Pines man who held up a branch of BB&T bank last March pleaded guilty last Friday, U.S. Attorney for Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein announced Monday. In a release from his office, Rosenstein said Jeff V. Hare, 53, pleaded guilty to armed bank robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. According his plea agreement, Hare entered the Racetrack Road branch on March 13, 2015, wearing a ski mask and wielding a handgun. He told the bank tellers in the bank’s lobby that he had a gun and was robbing the bank. He demanded that the tellers give him only 50- and 100-dollar bills, and that they not give him any dye packs. Hare moved through the lobby from employee to employee, pointing the handgun at each and demanding money. Hare also demanded each teller give him their car keys and purse, but the tellers told Hare they did not have them available. Hare stole approximately $2,850 in cash from the bank. Hare admitted that after robbing the tellers in the lobby, he found a bank employee who had locked herself in a back room of the bank. He forced open the locked door and demanded her car keys and her purse. The employee gave Hare her purse, which contained cash and personal effects, and the keys to her car, a 2007 Kia Spectra, which was parked in the bank’s parking lot. Hare exited the bank and fled in the stolen 2007 Kia Spectra, which he abandoned at a nearby business. Hare was arrested later that evening at a residence in Ocean Pines. At the time of his arrest, he was still in possession of the money stolen from the bank. He has been detained since his arrest. During that time, Hare attempted to impede the investigation of the armed bank robbery and carjacking by
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seeking to arrange for the disposal of evidence of the crimes. On May 1, 2015, an associate of Hare visited him at the Worcester County Detention Center in Snow Hill, Maryland. During that visit, Hare told his associate that he was being framed and that unidentified persons had a box of garbage that would incriminate him. Hare asked the person to retrieve the box from an address in Ocean Pines, which was Hare’s former residence. On May 6, 2015, Hare called his associate and asked him, “By going to that address, did you get rid of the trash?” referring to the box Hare had asked the associate to retrieve. The box contained the ski mask Hare wore during the robbery and carjacking, a .38 caliber revolver believed to have been used during the robbery, and the purse Hare stole from the bank employee, including her driver’s license. Hare faces a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison for armed bank robbery and a mandatory minimum of seven years and up to life in prison for brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar has scheduled sentencing for April 12 at 9:30 a.m. United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein praised the FBI, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police and the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office for their work in the investigation and prosecution. Rosenstein thanked Assistant United States Attorneys Zachary A. Myers and Matthew J. Maddox, who are prosecuting the case.
Convention center expansion makes commission’s to-do list Continued from Page 13 pubic parking lots. In addition to doubling the size of the Fourth Street lot, ornamental fencing, brick pavers, lightning and a new Cale machine were added. Boardwalk enhancements scheduled for completion by May 2016 will replace crumbling concrete, weathered planters and aging light poles. The tourism commission is also
working to expand events targeting vacationers over 50 years of age. The Tourism Executive Committee is continuing to explore ideas before submitting suggestions to the commission. The mayor praised the extensive catalog of projects in progress. “When you see the list and the efforts to move forward it’s pretty impressive,” he said.
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O.C. Jamboree enters receivership Court appoints custodian due to nonpayment of loan, electric bill, prepares to sell
By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Jan. 15, 2016) Citing nonpayment of the mortgage and other costs like utilities, U.S. District Court Judge James Bredar has ruled in favor of lender U.S. Bank and appointed the Millersville, Md. firm Gray and Associates as receivers to manage the assets, collateral and property owned by David Weatherholtz, who operated the O.C. Jamboree theater until last year. Also named in the ruling were two apparent relatives of Weatherholtz from New Jersey and O.C. Entertainment. U.S. Bank holds a $400,000 promissory note on the property, according to court documents. State records listed the sale price of the property in March 2004 as $473,333. As of Dec. 9, 2015, U.S. Bank is owed almost $413,000, according to court documents including almost $375,000 in principal, about $35,000 in interest, and almost $10,500 in late fees.
About $7,200 in an escrow account is subtracted from this total. But that’s not the end of what is owed. Additional interest on the unpaid principal will continue to accrue at the rate of 11.125 percent annually, or $115.87 per day, according to court documents. “Plaintiff has incurred and will continue to incur additional costs, expenses and fees, including attorneys’ fees, which are all recoverable under the Note and the Deed of Trust,” the decision said. Additionally, Worcester County is owed more than $10,000 in real property taxes, due this past September. After Weatherholtz’s arrest on child pornography charges, the building was shuttered and padlocked, denying U.S. Bank representatives access, the decision states. Also, the electric bill has been left unpaid, the decision states, leaving the property susceptible to damage from the elements and could affect the ability of the building to be resold without substantial repairs. Pursuant to a settlement agreement between Weatherholtz’s partners, the bank and the United States, this action was taken in an effort to
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sell off the property owned by O.C. Entertainment including the O.C. Jamboree building and the property contained therein. All of the defendants, under terms of the agreement, are barred from the property while it is under the stewardship of the receiver. Weatherholtz, 56, of Berlin was arrested in December 2014 in connection with Operation Worcester Safety Net, a yearlong investigation by the Worcester Sheriff’s Office and Ocean City Police Department into sex crimes involving underage persons. He was indicted by a grand jury on Jan. 21, 2015, according to the State’s Attorney’s office. The charges, and Operation Worcester Safety Net itself was revealed to the public on the following day. Weatherholtz is facing a number of charges including false imprisonment, assault and sexual offenses. On March 30, 2015 Weatherholtz was again indicted, this time by a federal grand jury, on allegations that stem from his December arrest. Those charges concern the production and possession of child pornography. He is currently in a medical facility in Massachusetts awaiting trial.
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Congressional OK received for inlet shoaling review
By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Jan. 15, 2016) Though the timeline for the start and completion of a hydrodynamic study of inlet shoaling conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers is still a ways off — and a solution is even further away — Congress has cleared the way for them to start. The next step, corps spokesman Chris Gardner said, is for the corps to identify and sign an agreement with a local partner, usually the state. Gardner said it was not unusual for the states to then sign subcontracts with regional or local authorities who will accept some measure of responsibility for certain aspects of the projects. Last year, state officials Sen. Jim Mathias and Delegate Mary Beth Carozza, the Worcester County Commissioners and the resort City Council signed letters of intent in support of the study and continuing measures to prevent shoaling at the inlet. The shoaling had delayed and was even reported to have damaged boats entering or exiting the harbor or marina via the inlet. Ever since Superstorm Sandy, sediment flows have changed to the degree that regular dredging doesn’t seem to be enough to keep the waterway clear. The Army Corps of Engineers, the governing body of such issues, has approved keeping an inlet with a depth of 10 feet, plus two feet of overdraft, but maintaining that depth is easier said than done. Previously, local officials working with the corps were able to secure emergency maintenance funds from money set aside for Sandy recovery to add extra dredging runs to the inlet, but reports of delays continue. A hydrodynamic study of the area had been completed in 1998, but was never acted upon. New factors, including the aforementioned hurricane, have contributed to the underwater weather patterns leading to variable depths at the inlet. The goal of the new study is to determine what factors are at play, and at what intensities these factors are operating, before offering solutions. With federal approval comes federal funds, Gardner said, so this study will come without strings attached, until it’s time to implement any recommendations or results. From there, it will be up to the state, county or city to hash out their contributions towards solving the shoaling issues. At the end of last year, Gardner said, Congress approved the Army Corps’ Continuing Authorities Program, which contains a number of the relatively smaller projects it manages relating to regional sediment management. Instead of tackling each project on a caseby-case basis, it instead grants approval to a number of projects. In this cycle, one of the approved projects was the hydrodynamic study for Ocean City, based on requests from the same local officials who signed the letters of intent.
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Wally Whale selected as new beach playset Easy installation, mobility both factors in equipment selection for Somerset St.
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Jan 15, 2016) A beached whale will be arriving soon on the shores of Ocean City. At a work session Tuesday afternoon, the council unanimously selected Wally Whale, built by Cunningham Recreation, as the newest play structure for the beach near Somerset Street. The play structure, a whale head and separate tail that looks like the mammal is surfacing from the sand, was recommended by the Ocean City Recreation & Parks Commission after considering factors such as maintenance and how well children could play on it.
“He fits the ocean theme and he certainly offers Public Works more efficiency options for daily beach cleaning,” city Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito said. The whale head is approximately 5 feet tall and 9 feet long, and the tail is 7 feet long. Wally’s back also has faux barnacles that will give children something to grab as they climb on the structure. The whale is expected to be installed on the beach mid-May, Petito said. Wally was one of three structures the commission presented to the council. Other options included a “sea turtle” dome structure and a “Jupiter structure,” which is climbing apparatus with a solid bar exterior and a cable tension net interior. Three companies submitted two options each for the bid – one within the city’s budget of $26,000 and an-
other that the company thought would work best. The whale will cost $25,929.42, according to city documents. Money aside, Wally would allow for a less complicated installation and removal process, according to Petito. Play structures on the beach face challenges unlike those installed on regular playgrounds. Because of beach restrictions imposed by the state, no structure beyond the building limit line can have permanent footings. In addition, structures must be removed at the end of the season and, in the event of an oncoming storm, allow for disassembly in four hours. “It seems like a less complicated removal and easy to store, although it’s pretty big,” Petito said. The dinosaur structure now on the beach is made from polymer-con-
crete mix, so it is heavy enough to withstand high winds, while Wally’s fiberglass composition could make him a projectile during storms if it was left on the sand. Cunningham Recreation, which offers a five-year warranty on this product, said there should also be some shading for the structure, since it could heat up because of long sun exposure. Other benefits that the whale would provide for Ocean City is another Instagram “hotspot” where people would want to visit and photograph. Its low-key nature also would also not draw people away from the Boardwalk and other businesses. “Looking at the playability of others, it certainly seems the value is upfront,” Councilman Wayne Hartman said. “Looking at the whale and the economics of maintaining it, it’s the best option.”
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3BR/3.5BA decorator furnished condo. Premier corner end unit with unbelievable water views. The living area and kitchen overlook the water and lead into an inviting dining area. Spacious great room. Kitchen w/ in eat in bar and upgrades. Large master BR w/ private deck. 2 additional BRs each w/ water views & own bath. Freshly painted and comes with a washer and dryer. MLS 499707
Very affordable 1BR/1BA Direct Bay Front condo with incredible views. Completely redone with granite counter tops, custom white cabinets, new kitchen appliances, new carpet, new tile flooring, new furniture and much more. Looks like a model and has never been rented. great layout, large balcony. Great condo association, low fees. Amenities include an outdoor pool and tennis courts. MLS 499752
3BR/2BA spacious Ocean Block condo in midtown OC, looks like a model and is priced to sell. Upgrades throughout, large open floor plan and bay/ocean views from large balcony. Gourmet kitchen has tile floors, nice appliances and large breakfast bar with corian countertops. Dining area is open and off the kitchen. Family room w/ wood laminate floors and gas fireplace. All bedrooms are spacious and have wood laminate flooring. Full size laundry room w/ washer & dryer. Has a great rental investment potential. MLS 499754
Luxurious waterfront with all the upgrades and breathtaking views. 3BR/3.5BA townhome in superb condition in Ocean Pines. New 7,000 lb boat lift. Large kitchen with new granite counter tops, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, cabinets, tile floors and lighting. Large impressive family room w/gas fireplace, custom mill work & hardwood flooring. Includes pool & 2 car garage. MLS 500532
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3BR/2BA END UNIT w/canal & bay views & comes w/deeded boat slip #341. Breathtaking water views. Boat slip is right at your back door directly behind the condo in protected area. Impressive family room w/vaulted ceilings, expansive deck overlooking water. Spacious dining room, large kitchen wplenty of cabinet space & breakfast bar w/newer appliances. Master BR has a glass slider which opens directly onto balcony w/incredible views & it has a full master bath & walk-in closet. MLS 498472
Upgrades, upgrades and more upgrades is the only way to describe this commercial condo in Assateague Square on 611. corner unit with large Roll-up garage doors for deliveries. This hasfinished areas that would be great for a business or office. Two large bathrooms and large garage and loft area. This is a efficient use of space. MLS 500343
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Beautifully updated 2BR/2BA + den. Upgraded kitchen w/ granite counter tops, new cabinets and newer appliances. Freshly painted. Upgraded mill work. Ocean views and large balcony. Sea Watch building has southern exposure w/ incredible ocean views. Located on 7th floor and has storage locker. MLS 500153
2BR/2BA, upgraded kitchen w/custom table that rolls, has storage & comfortably seats 8 people. Sunsets & outdoor dining from large balcony. Living space is open & airy. Large master BR w/full bath & the 2nd BR w/plenty of space. Never been rented & very well maintained. Condo complex has pool overlooking bay & boats slips are available for owners.Within walking distance to restaurants, beach & Convention Center. MLS 498866
2BR/2BA & den w/ amazing ocean and bay views. Covered deck. Remodeled kitchen, cabinets, newer appliances, countertops, sliders, and A/C system. Indoor & outdoor pool, fitness center, lighted tennis courts, volleyball, basketball court, playground, movie room, and game room with pool tables! Walk to restaurants, shops and movie theater. MLS 496251
1BR/1.5BA, unique 2 story bi-level style condo. This condo is in the Jockey Beach Club Derby Building, a great location in North Ocean City steps from Northside park. There is plenty of room to cook in the kitchen or relax in the large living area. There is an awesome deck off of the living area that overlooks the pool. The bedroom is very large and private. This is a self managed building with low condo fees. A great investment or second home. Easy walking distance to the beach, restaurants and shopping. MLS 496924
LOT 11 CARRYBACK RD SNOW HILL $359,000 2.08 acre lot overlooking Chincoteague Bay & Assateague Island. 164 feet of direct bay frontage, borders 10 acres of conservation habitat in prestigious development of Equestrian Shores. Can accommodate large boat dock, extensive pier & multiple boat lifts.Views are amazing & endless. Located 35 minutes from Ocean City & 30 minutes from Salisbury. MLS# 491710
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37403 WOODS RUN CIRCLE WATERS RUN SELBYVILLE $439,900 Custom built in 2014, 4BR/3BA w/ 2 car garage has over $100,000 in upgrades. Large gourmet chefs kitchen w/ granite counter tops, custom cabinets, SS appliances & upgraded lighting. Large open floor plan w/ cathedral ceilings. Family room w/ stone fireplace. Large screened in porch. 1st floor master BR w/ lavish bath& walk-in closets. 2 additional BRs. one is on the first floor and a bath and laundry room. 2nd floor large living loft area, or a 4th bedroom w/ is a full bath & storage area. MLS 703476
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2BR/2BA is steps from beach & centrally located on 77th St. Open layout w/cathedral ceilings & large open kitchen & dining area leading to private balcony. Master BR is off the family room & kitchen. 2nd BR is private w/stairs to loft area w/full bath. Well taken care of unit & numerous upgrades, including new base board heaters & remodeled BAs. Entire condo building been redone w/new siding & balconies. Within walking distance to stores & restaurants. Priced for a quick sale. MLS 499295
Large 3BR/2BA 1344 sq. ft. townhome on water w/deeded boat slip w/deep water. Family room w/private covered deck overlooks water. Upgraded kitchen w/granite counters & dining area. Breath taking views from master bedroom overlooking the water, 2 additional bedrooms. Located on Bayshore Drive between 26th and 27th streets, just a short walk to the beach, boardwalk, restaurants & water sports. MLS 500982
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POLICE/COURTS
Assault Bryan Thornton, 42, of West Fenwick, Del. was arrested on New Year’s Day for two counts of second degree assault after a domestic incident in Ocean Pines. Thornton was taken before a district court commissioner, posted a $10,000 bond and is awaiting his February 2 trial date.
Drugs Ocean City police were called to an uptown pizza shop on Jan. 9 to check on the welfare of Jessica Brazil, 36, of Levittown, Pa. after she refused to come out of the bathroom and had been in there for an hour, according to the manager of the restaurant. Police Communications ran a license check that allegedly revealed a
warrant through the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. After a search of Brazil, police reported a Suboxone package was found in her jacket pocket. She was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance.
Trespassing Iryna Barauskaya, 34, of Maryland was arrested on Jan. 9 for trespassing on her ex-boyfriend’s property and allegedly refusing to leave when asked by an Ocean City police officer. According to police, Barauskaya would not respond to questions and she was issued a trespass warning. The report stated she folded her arms across her chest and told police to take her to jail when asked to leave the property.
Assault Ocean City police arrested Jonathon Simmons, 32, of Emporia, Va. for assaulting his girlfriend at a downtown hotel on Jan. 9. Upon arrival, the victim was squatting outside of her room covered in orange juice and appeared to be crying, according to the report. She stated an argument ensued with her boyfriend where he allegedly poured a gallon jug of orange juice on her while she was lying in bed. In addition, he blocked the door when she tried to leave, grabbed her around the throat and pushed her back into the room, the report stated. When the victim threatened to call police, Simmons allegedly took her cell phone and car keys. Police observed a red area on her throat and one of the beds saturated with orange juice. According to the report, Simmons was passed out in the bathroom and denied any wrongdoing.
He was placed under arrest and police found the victims cell phone in his pocket. Simmons was charged with second degree assault and false imprisonment.
Calls for service Worcester County deputies handled 42,309 calls for service in 2015 with some highlights being 1,329 warrant arrests, 55 driving while intoxicated arrests, 33 civil citations issued, 463 sexual offenders were checked and registered, 6,777 traffic stops and 10,531 civil and criminal papers processed and served. In addition, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office provides services where the costs are reimbursed to the county through grants and fees assessed for the work provided. In 2015, $464,736 was recouped and paid back to Worcester County for expenses of services provided by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.
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Craig Kettler (Leesburg, Va.) $3,510
Bull on the Beach (Ocean City, Md.) $28,000*
Ocea n City Ravens Roost #44 (Ocean City, Md.) $12,350
Butch “Woody” Ger man (Baltimore, Md.) $1,837
AGH Poppin’ Penguins (Berlin, Md.) $4,000
The Parke at Ocean Pines (Ocean Pines, Md.) $4,550
Fisher’s Popcor n (Ocean City, Md.) $1,000
The Jamboys (Baltimore, Md.) $2,160
Gar y Miller (Berlin, Md.) $1,150
INDIVIDUAL FU N D RA I SE RS 18 & U N D E R Benjam in Kettler, age 16 (Leesburg, Va.) $525 Lilliana Franklin, age 18 (Berlin, Md.) $500 Nicholas Franklin, age 13 (Berlin, Md.) $500
T E A M FU N D RA I SE R S 1 8 & UN D ER Stephen Decatur High School (Berlin, Md.) $705 2 Beach Cuties (Reisterstown, Md.) $265 Team Ty (Reisterstown, Md.) $240
*The Bull on the Beach team has contributed more than $400,000 to the AGH Penguin Swim since it started.
Prizes were also awarded for the youngest and oldest swimmers and winners of the costume contest. YOUNGEST PENGUIN: Vincent Fasano, Ocean City, Md. (3 months and 20 days old)
O L D E ST P E N G U I N : Papa Joe Gaf fney, Selbyville, De. (82 years and 10 months young)
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Family seeking donations for Heather Byrd’s final wish Leukemia victim wanted her ashes to be scattered on north shore of Maui
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Jan. 15, 2016) For the past eight years, Heather Byrd has been fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia and on Dec. 29, she lost the battle. Her final wish was to be laid to rest in Maui by her family, who are collecting donations for the trip on a Go Fund Me web page. As of Tuesday afternoon, $2,105 of the $5,000 goal has been raised by 38 people in 13 days. “She is finally at peace, which is the only thing I get out of this,” said Ken Byrd, Heather’s father. “You cannot prepare. Knowing she is at peace and not having to worry about this again is my only relief.” The family plans to fly out to Maui for six days during Heather’s birthday in April and spread her ashes in the waters along the north shore. Seven people plan on making the trip to Hawaii, including her father and his wife, an aunt, her grandfather and her brother’s family. “My sister works part time and Dad is going through medical issues,” Byrd said. “Any help to cover a few expenses is appreciated and $5,000 is our ideal target.” On Saturday, Jan. 30, the Original Greene Turtle on 116th Street will have a memorial in Heather’s honor from 4-7 p.m. “She did not want friends seeing her in a box,” Byrd said. “I want to do what she asked.” In October 2007, the 16-year-old Byrd was diagnosed with leukemia and after chemotherapy she spent two years cancer-free before relapsing. She moved to Ocean City in 2012, was in remission for a little over a year and awaiting a stem cell transplant when the cancer came back for the third time in November 2014. By January, Byrd was receiving her last round of experimental treat-
For the past eight years, Heather Byrd has been fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia and on Dec. 29, she lost the battle. Her final wish was to be laid to rest in Maui by her family, who is collecting donations for the trip on a Go Fund Me web page.
ments at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, hoping it would combat the cancer. Unfortunately, the treatments did not work and her cancer continued to spread. Last March, she decided to take a few bucket list trips to the West Coast, visiting San Francisco, her beloved Redwoods, Seattle, Portland and Maui. Donations from a fundraiser at Greene Turtle in Ocean City and a Go Fund Me web page helped to finance her trips. About three weeks ago, Byrd found out she was no longer a candidate for a stem cell program at the National Institutes of Health in Washington D.C. “I am glad we had the year and got to spend the extra time together,” Ken Byrd said. “She touched so many people in different ways. People have been coming up to me who I don’t even know.” To donate, go to Byrd’s page at www.gofundme.com/heatherslastwish.
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OBITUARIES
THERESA HARVEY Berlin/Chester, N.J. Theresa Harvey, age 79, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin surrounded by her husband and family. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary McDonald Mc Dermott. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Patrick J. Harvey, and her children, Timothy Harvey and his wife, Deidre, of Jamison, Pa., Kevin Harvey and his wife, Jill, of Lebanon Borough, N.J., Maureen Stimmel and her husband, John, of West Windsor, N.J., Colleen Horn and her husband, Michael, of Macungie, Pa. and Patricia Brown and her husband, Brett, of Ladera Ranch, Ca. She was an adored grandmother to Lochlan, Ronan, Carys, Reilly, Theresa, Elizabeth, Grace, Kaitlin, Keely, Teagan, Theresa, Hailey, Jacqueline, Kevin and Kathleen. Theresa had been a homemaker, a member of the Ladies Ancient Order
of Hibernians, The Red Hat Ladies and the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary. She was a member of both St Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Chester and of St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Ocean City. She will be remembered by her family and friends for her devotion to her children and grandchildren, her sense of humor, her sweet tooth, her competitive spirit and love of games, her unyielding faith, her unwavering determination in the face of physical difficulties and her unmatched kindness and love for others. She will be sincerely missed by all who had the pleasure of crossing her path. Cremation followed her death. Services will be at a later date. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to either: Food for the Poor Inc., 6401 Lyons Road, P.O. Box 979004, Coconut Creek, Fla. 33097-9004 or Nazareth Home for Retired Priests, P.O. Box 635, Chester, N.J. 07930. PAUL THOMAS CERNIGLIA Ocean City Paul Thomas Cerniglia, age 49, who was born on Jan. 14, 1966, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 2, 2016 at Atlantic General Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Baltimore, where Continued on Page 25
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JEROME HERBERT DAISEY Stevensville/Ocean City Jerome Herbert Daisey, “Jerry” died on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015 at Corsica Hills in Centreville, Md. Born in Chincoteague, he was the son of the late Lula May Daisey. He was preceded in death by his former wife and mother of his children, Mary V. Jerry Daisey “Ginny” Daisey. He is survived by his children, Felicia A. Birch and her husband, Robert, of Salisbury and Michael J. Daisey and his wife, Ana, of Salisbury. There is one granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Birch and her companion, Mike Turner; three step-grandsons, Jamie and Jack Lowry and Lucas Roff, and two stepgreat-grandchildren Kensi and Lizy Turner. Also surviving are his brothers, Eugene Daisey and his wife, Vickie, of Tilghman Island and Jerry L. Daisey of New Church, Va. He also leaves his longtime beloved friend, Roz Lowry and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Daisey had served in the United States Army. He was owner/operator of Daisey Marine Contractors and Bayside Dock Builders. He was a member of Sinepuxent American Legion Post #166 in Ocean City, Kent Island American Legion Post #278, a member of the Berlin/Ocean City Optimist Club and lifetime member of Moose Lodge #831 in Queenstown, Md. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Bay Country Moose Lodge #831, 6154 Main Street, Queenstown, Md. 21658. A donation in his memory may be sent to: Moose Lodge #831, 6154 Main Street, Queenstown, Md. 21658. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
Sarah Cooper, Ocean City, MD
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 23 he spent his childhood years, before coming to Ocean City in 2001. He is survived by his parents, James and Yvonne Cerniglia; sisters, Kathy and Colleen Cerniglia; brother, Vince Cerniglia; longtime girlfriend, Lisa BiaPaul Cerniglia succi, and several nieces and nephews. Paul enjoyed crabbing, fishing, drawing, boating and music. He will be sadly missed by all the lives he touched. Paul requested his remains be cremated, no formal service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, (MDA) 222 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 1500, Chicago, Ill. 60606. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. MILES LEWIS ANTHONY, JR. Berlin Miles Lewis Anthony, Jr., age 96, died Friday, Jan. 1, 2016 at the Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Mike Anthony, Sr. and Anna Craton Anthony. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Sisson Anthony, and a son, Ronald Anthony. He is survived by his son, Miles Anthony, III and his wife, Barbara, of Naples, Fla. There are two grandchildren, Stacey Alviani of Stevensville, Md. and Heather Clapp of Arnold, Md., and a great-granddaughter, Courtney Clapp. Mr. Anthony had been a printer for 45 years with the Baltimore Sun Newspaper. He was a World War II Army veteran, having received two bronze stars. Cremation followed his death. No formal services are planned at this time. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. STEPHEN ANTHONY STACHURSKI, JR. Ocean Pines Stephen Anthony Stachurski, Jr., age 97, died on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016 at his home. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Stephen A. Stachurski, Sr. and Julie Tomaszkiewics Stachurski. He is survived by a sister, Mathilda Smith of Baltimore. He leaves numerous adoring nieces, nephews and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Stachurski. Also preceding him in death were four brothers and a sister. Mr. Stachurski was a graduate of City High School in Baltimore. After serving in the United States Army, he moved to Ocean City in the mid 50’s where he owned and operated Stack’s Billiard Hall for nearly two decades. He retired with Mary Ann as one of the first residents of Ocean Pines.
Cremation followed his death. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. For information, please e-mail dmstark42@gmail.com. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. TREVA L. HOPKINS Ocean Pines Treva L. Hopkins (nee Haines) died on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016. Formerly of Ocean Pines, she was the beloved wife of Harry “Ed” Hopkins for 74 years, devoted mother of the late Terry S. Hopkins and loving grandmother of Kala T. Hopkins. She is also lovingly survived by four nieces and four nephews. Services were celebrated in the Lemmon Funeral Home of Dulaney Valley Inc.,Timonium, Md. on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be directed in Treva’s
memory to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Fla. 33607 or visit www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org. A guest book is available at www.lemmonfuneralhome.com. CAMILLE J. OUELLETTE Bishopville Camille J. Ouellette, 83, of Bishopville, passed away Monday, Jan. 4, 2016 at his home. Born April 8, 1932, in Fort Kent, Maine, he was the son of the late Emile and Edna Ouellette. A United States Army veteran, Camille served in the Korean War. He retired from Johnson & Johnson in 1995 where he Camille Ouellette worked as a supervisor for over 15 years. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lorraine Ouellette; four chil-
dren, Fernand Ouellette and his wife, Christine, Jeannee Kocman, Therese (Shou-Shou) Goldberg and husband, Kevin, and Mary Romano and her husband, John; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Pearl Lavoie and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 at 10 a.m. at St. John Nuemann Catholic Church, 11211 Beauchamp Road, Berlin, Md. 21811. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Camille to the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation. Checks may be made payable to AGH Foundation, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, Md. 21811. Camille’s favorite song was, “You Are My Sunshine,” and in his memory, the family asks that you add a little sunshine to someone’s day. Visit www.boundsfuneralhome.com to send letters of condolence.
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Decatur swimmers score big victories over Indian River
Worcester Prep boys’ basketball team wins in OT
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 15, 2016) When the Worcester Prep and Nandua boys’ basketball teams went head-to-head on Dec. 2 in Onancock, Va., the Warriors won 6046 on their home court. On Monday, Nandua traveled to Berlin to face the Mallards and this time the outcome was different. Worcester edged out its opponent 4943 in overtime. “I just think we had more urgency than last game and just came out and played harder,” said Worcester junior captain Owen Nally. Prep Coach Keith Geiger said in the final stretch, the game came down to his players having composure. “At the end, we had enough sense to take care of the ball and wait for the fouls to come. Then, we shot really well from the foul line and we rebounded,” he said. Points were traded during the first quarter and the score was tied 13-13 after eight minutes. In the second quarter, about three minutes before halftime, Nandua led 17-15 when Worcester sophomore Sam Cantello was fouled. He hit his two shots then Tucker Brown, a sophomore, netted a three with 1:30 on the clock to boost the Mallards’ advantage to 20-17. At halftime, Worcester led 20-19. Both teams struggled to put the ball in the basket in the third quarter. The Warriors scored five points and the Mallards four. After three quarters the score was tied 24-24. Senior captain Wyatt Richins gave Worcester a 29-28 advantage with a little over five minutes left in the game. Nally hit a three shortly after and the home team led 32-28. A Nandua three pointer put the game within one point (32-31), but Richins netted two foul shots then made a lay-up and junior Patrick Petrera scored to extend the Berlin squad’s advantage to 38-31 with about three minutes remaining in the match. But the Warriors chipped away at the lead and trailed by one (38-37) with a minute to play. “They were big and athletic and they were getting their hands on the ball. They were able to finish a lot better than we were,” Geiger said. “A turnover for us is like two points guaranteed for them. That’s what happened and then it snowballs a little bit.” With 36 seconds on the clock, Nally was fouled. He sank the first shot and then the second to put Worcester on top 40-37. With just a few seconds left, Nandua’s Daiqwan Walker’s three-
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Worcester Prep junior Patrick Petrera hits a jump shot during the second quarter of Monday's game against Nandua in Berlin. Worcester won 49-43 in overtime.
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Worcester Prep sophomore Sam Cantello shoots around a Nandua player during Monday's competition. Cantello scored nine points in Worcester's 49-43 overtime victory.
point shot fell and the game was headed into overtime. Before the Mallards stepped on the court for the overtime period, Geiger told his players, “we got four more minutes. Keep your heads up, play defense and be confident.”
Petrera broke the tie, then Nally hit one of two free throws, but a Nandua three evened the score. Brown netted a foul shot, then Nally sank two free throws with 1:38 on the clock to boost the Prep team’s lead 46See COACH Page 28
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 15, 2016) Stephen Decatur made a splash when both swim teams won Tuesday’s meet against the Indian River Indians at the Pocomoke YMCA. The Decatur boys’ squad outscored Indian River 108-62. “It was good overall. We’re seeing some improvement from those new to [competitive] swimming,” Decatur Coach Steve Deakyne said. “I thought everyone swam pretty well.” Seahawks who earned first place in their individual races were freshmen Wyatt Sperry (500-yard freestyle, 6:23.40) and Chase Deickman (100yard backstroke, 1:06.06), sophomore Kevin Williams (200-yard freestyle, 2:10.64), junior Dustin Berkey (50-yard freestyle, 24.99 seconds) and senior captain Andrew Gottfried (200 IM, 2:14.93; 100-yard butterfly, 57.50 seconds). Gottfried, Berkey, Williams and Deickman won the 200-yard medley relay race (2:06.30). The foursome also took top honors in the 400-yard freestyle relay event (3:54.80). Sophomore Hayden Zaiser and senior Marlin Steen may have finished fourth and third in the 100-yard freestyle (59.98 seconds) and 50-yard freestyle (26.34 seconds), respectively, but they both logged their fastest times in those events. The Lady Seahawks scored a 10465 victory over the Indians. The score was tied 23-23 after the first three events, which Indian River won. Decatur finished second and third in the first race (200-yard medley relay); second, third and fourth in the 200-yard freestyle, followed by second-, third- and fifth-place finishes in the 200 IM, to even the score. The Seahawks pulled ahead in the next event – the 50-yard freestyle. Freshman Kirsten Graham won the race in 27.86 seconds. Freshmen Allison Hunter (100yard butterfly, 1:11.11) and Abby Crisanti (100-yard freestyle, 1:03.82) and senior captain Hailey Williams (500-yard freestyle, 6:12.29 – personal record) also earned victories in their individual events. Senior captain Marley Rakow, sophomore Jamie Ditzel, Crisanti and Williams out-swam their competition in the 200-yard freestyle relay race (1:57.81). Hunter, Graham, Ditzel and Rakow won the 400-yard relay race (4:12.07). “They did awesome. [Indian River was] a decent team and we were consistently being pushed,” Decatur Coach See COACHES Page 28
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Coach Geiger: In overtime we went about our business Continued from Page 27 43. Sophomore Brendan Miller was fouled and made both shots with 26 seconds remaining. With 8.5 seconds left, Richins was fouled and hit one free throw. “I’m happy we got it together and regrouped. In overtime we went about our business,” Geiger said. “When the opportunities presented [themselves] we scored. We did a better job of scoring in overtime and we actually made some lay-ups.” Nally led Worcester with 11 points, five assists, four rebounds and three steals. “Going into overtime we were feeling a little down because they tied it up, but we came together and really played hard and came up with the win,” Nally
said. “I think it came down to hitting some free throws down the stretch and we played some pretty good defense and they were forced to shoot threes and didn’t hit them.” Nally was 3-for-4 from the foul line in the fourth quarter and in overtime. Worcester was 7-for-10 from the freethrow line in the extra period. Richins and Cantello both scored nine points. Cantello also had 10 rebounds and three steals. Richins pulled down three rebounds. Worcester Prep students have semester exams next week and are off from school the following week for winter vacation. The Mallards’ next match is Wednesday, Feb. 3 on the road against the Salisbury Christian Jaguars at 5:30 p.m.
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Stephen Decatur (STDE) 54 Parkside (PARK) 19 106: Robert Kaminski (STDE) pinned Michael Daugherty (PARK) (1:41) 113: Josh Lawson (STDE) pinned Ben Urban (PARK) (1:19) 120: Jeremy Danner (STDE) 16-2 major decision over Sinan Al-Smadi (PARK) 126: Nathan Sheirburn (PARK) pinned Carl Echols (STDE) (1:48) 132: Robert Scafone (STDE) 4-0 decision over Khizar Yaya (PARK) 138: Andrew McKahan (STDE) pinned Jacob Bratten (PARK) (0:53) 145: Adam McInerney (STDE) pinned Brady Smith (PARK) (2:55) 152: Nathaniel Grudzien (PARK) 90 major decision over Gabriel Kim (STDE) 160: Brett Kim (STDE) 18-2 tech fall over Justin Wilson (PARK) (5:30) 170: Tyler VanSice (STDE) win by forfeit 182: Caleb Bourne (STDE) pinned Jacob Mullen (PARK) (2:08) 195: Rodney Dawson (PARK) 6-1 decision over Gavin Payne (STDE) 220: Jian Joobeen (STDE) pinned Brett Dudley (PARK) (2:21) 285: Jose Vazquez (PARK) pinned Ean Spencer (STDE) (2:20)
Stephen Decatur (STDE) 63 Snow Hill (SNHI) 18 120: Decklan Fischer (SNHI) pinned Jeremy Danner (STDE) (5:30) 126: Carl Echols (STDE) pinned Jeffery Ayres (SNHI) (3:30) 132: Robert Scafone (STDE) win by forfeit 138: Andrew McKahan (STDE) pinned Damien Frye-Beatty (SNHI) (0:30) 145: Evan Mansfield (SNHI) pinned Adam McInerney (STDE) (4:00) 152: Gabriel Kim (STDE) 6-2 decision over KoLee Robins (SNHI) 160: Brett Kim (STDE) pinned Cody Hicks (SNHI) (3:28) 170: Tyler VanSice (STDE) win by forfeit 182: Caleb Bourne (STDE) pinned Jordan Bishop (SNHI) (3:27) 195: Bryan Otten (SNHI) pinned Gavin Payne (STDE) (2:20) 220: Jian Joobeen (STDE) pinned Earl Tull (SNHI) (1:13) 285: Ean Spencer (STDE) pinned Brandon Moses (SNHI) (0:17) 106: Robert Kaminski (STDE) pinned Tyler Johnson (SNHI) (0:58) 113: Josh Lawson (STDE) won by forfeit
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 15, 2016) During Wednesday’s tri-meet in Snow Hill, the Stephen Decatur wrestling team earned victories over the Parkside Rams and Snow Hill Eagles. Decatur Coach Todd Martinek was pleased with his wrestlers’ performance. The Seahawks did “very well [and are] looking good,” Martinek said going into their annual War on the Shore tournament today and Saturday. Decatur faced off against Parkside first and won 54-19. Juniors Robert Kaminski (106 pounds) and Josh Lawson (113) started the match pinning their opponents, then sophomore Jeremy Danner won by major decision, 16-2, at 120 pounds. Parkside recorded a pin at 126 pounds, but Decatur senior Robert Scafone (132) earned a 4-0 decision and juniors Andy McKahan (138) and Adam McInerney (145) pinned their opponents to increase the Seahawks’ lead to 31-6. The Rams logged a major decision at 152 pounds. In the next match – 160 pounds – Decatur senior captain Brett Kim scored an 18-2 technical fall. Parkside forfeited the 170-pound match to senior Tyler VanSice then sophomore Caleb Bourne pinned his 182-pound competitor. Parkside got three points with a decision at 195 pounds, followed by Decatur junior captain Jian Joobeen pinning his 220-pound opponent. The Rams logged a pin at 285 pounds.
Decatur stepped on the mat to battle Snow Hill next. The Seahawks came out on top 63-18. The Eagles started off the competition with a pin at 120 pounds. Decatur junior Carl Echols answered, pinning his 126-pound opponent, then Snow Hill forfeited the 132-pound match to Scafone. McKahan pinned his 138pound opponent in 30 seconds. Snow Hill got a pin at 145 pounds. Gabriel Kim, a senior, won his 152pound match, 6-2, then his brother, Brett, pinned his 160-pound competitor. Snow Hill forfeited the 170-pound match to VanSice. Decatur scored pins in four of the final six matches. Bourne (182), Joobeen (220), junior Ean Spencer (285) and Kaminski (106) recorded pins. Snow Hill forfeited the 113-pound match to Lawson.
Coaches pleased with performance Continued from Page 27 Mary Malone said. “It was a complete team effort. First place gets us points, but second, third and fourth places is where we can rack up the points. We’re a well-balanced, well-rounded team and that really helped us.” Decatur’s next meet is against the Delmarva Christian Royals on Thursday, Jan. 21 at 3:30 p.m. at the Pocomoke YMCA.
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Seahawks win physical battle with Warriors ‘I was proud of how the girls played. They fought to the bitter end,’ Coates says
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 15, 2016) Tuesday’s girls’ basketball game between Stephen Decatur and the Mardela Warriors in Mardela Springs was a physical battle, but it was the visiting Seahawks who came out on the winning end, 50-42. “Mardela is always a challenge for
us,” said Decatur Coach Kate Coates. “I was proud of how the girls played. They fought to the bitter end.” Mardela led 11-6 at the end of the first quarter. Decatur turned things around in the second quarter, outscoring its opponent 16-5. At halfKate Coates time, the Seahawks were on top 22-16. “Mardela graduated a few girls so we didn’t really know what to expect;
how similar or different they would be [from last season],” Coates said. “The first quarter was an adjustment for us. In the second quarter was when we really started figuring things out.” Decatur had a six-point advantage at the end of the third quarter (3026) and went on to win by eight. “We did a nice job rebounding and there was a lot of unselfish play, too,” Coates said. “It was a big win for us.” Senior captain Dayona Godwin led Decatur with 24 points and four rebounds. She was 12-for-16 from the
foul line. Amya Mumford, a sophomore, tallied 15 points and six rebounds. Junior captain Lexie VanKirk had six points and six rebounds. “We’re doing some really good things,” Coates said as the Seahawks improved to 8-3 (6-1 Bayside Conference). “We have some things to improve on, but we’re headed in the right direction.” Decatur will host the Wi-Hi Indians at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. When the two teams went head-to-head on Dec. 8, the Seahawks won 40-33.
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Decatur trounces Mardela, 82-36
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 15, 2016) The Stephen Decatur boys’ basketball team traveled to Mardela Tuesday to face the Warriors and came home with an 82-36 victory. “I’m happy for the win, but against really good teams we need to clean up some areas,” said Decatur Coach BJ Johnson. “We can’t give up easy drives to the basket and we’ve got to make sure someone is always on help-side defense.” Decatur led 25-7 at the end of the first quarter and outscored the Warriors 29-9 in the second to go into halftime ahead 54-16. After three quarters, Decatur had a 67-21 advantage. “We’ve spent a lot of time working on our offense lately,” Johnson said. “In the playoffs and state tournament you’ve got to execute on offense. That’s what we’re preparing for.” Junior Ja’Quan Johnson led Decatur with 22 points and four steals. Darion McKenzie, a junior, chipped in with nine points. “We ran the floor pretty well, passed to open guys and got some easy shots,” Coach Johnson said. “It feels good to win. Last year we didn’t win a lot, so I’m happy for these kids.” Decatur (9-2) is scheduled to play the Wi-Hi Indians at 5:30 p.m. in Salisbury on Tuesday.
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 15, 2016) The Stephen Decatur girls’ indoor track team finished third and the boys’ squad placed fifth during the Jan. 6, 21-school meet at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill. “We had two practices before the meet and after [Christmas] break. For the most part, I thought we performed pretty well,” said Decatur Coach Jody Stigler. “It was a little better than I expected for the first meet back after break.” Kent Island won the girls’ competition with 103.33 points. North Caroline was second with 99.67 points and Decatur took third with 60.33. Decatur senior Katie Hofman scored a victory in the pole vault event (8 feet 6 inches). Lady Seahawks who placed fifth or better in their events were juniors Peyton Dunham (3,200-meter race, fifth, 13:49.20), Christina Romano (high jump, second, 4 feet 8 inches), Bethany Williams (triple jump, second, 32 feet 3.75 inches; long jump, third, 15 feet 10.25 inches) and Jillian Mitrecic, who tied for second place in
the pole vault with Kent Island’s Mackenzie Poust and North Caroline’s Katie Saathoff (7 feet 6 inches). Dunham and seniors Alison Alvarado, Rachel Savage and Peyton Townsend crossed the finish line fifth overall in the 3,200-meter relay race (11:53.30). North Caroline won the boys’ competition with 114.5 points. Rounding out the top five teams were Caesar Rodney (100 points), Parkside (83), Cape Henlopen (74.5) and Decatur (55). Seahawks who placed fifth or better in their individual events were seniors Tyrese Milbourne (500-meter race, third, 1:18.36), Evan Haas (pole vault, second, 10 feet 6 inches) and Hyunsoo Chun (pole vault, fourth, 9 feet 6 inches) and junior Javier Hernandez (3,200-meter race, fourth, 11:19). Seniors Zach Bernal and Scott Berry, junior Wyatt Davy and Milbourne took second in the 1,600-meter relay race (3:52.16). Sophomores Matt Alvarado and John Ford, junior Chance Coley and Berry finished second in the 3,200meter relay event (9:31.2). The 800-meter relay team of Bernal and juniors Avonte Purnell, Fietroy Satoute and Brody Shockley came in fifth place (1:45.53). The 14 Bayside schools will meet at the recreation center on Wednesday,
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Jan. 20, for the conference championship, beginning at 2 p.m. “The favorite for the boys is probably North Caroline. The favorite for the girls is either North Caroline or Kent Island,” Stigler said. “The goal is toptwo finishes from the [Decatur] boys and girls and to have multiple athlete win their event at the Bayside meet.” Stigler said that goal may be a little ambitious, but he thinks the Seahawks are “definitely capable of top-three finishes and may come in the top two if we have a good day.” “To be successful at Baysides, we need to work hard and have individuals win their events,” he said.
Decatur wrestling presents annual War on the Shore
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 15, 2016) The Stephen Decatur wrestling team will host its annual War on the Shore tournament today and Saturday at the Berlin high school. Twenty-three varsity teams from Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and Pennsylvania will be competing. The tournament will feature a range of experienced wrestlers, from state champions to first-year particiTodd Martinek pants. “[It’s] the toughest field ever [with] over 100 state-ranked kids, and Good Counsel is ranked as the 49th team in the country,” said Todd Martinek, Decatur coach and tournament organizer. “Five of the top 10 in Delaware, two of the top 10 in Virginia and five of the top 20 in Maryland [are participating].” For Decatur to be successful, Martinek said the Seahawks must win close matches. “In these tournaments every point is valuable,” he said. “I would like six or seven of our kids to be in the top eight [in their divisions]. I would love to place in the top eight [as a team]. That would mean we had an outstanding tournament.” Matches are set to begin at 3:30 p.m. today and will run until about 10 p.m. Competition will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Weight class finals for first/second and third/fourth place are scheduled to kick off at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow. The top five wrestlers in each weight class will take home awards. In addition to the varsity tournament, about 200 wrestlers are slated to participate in a junior varsity competition. The cost for spectators is $15 per day or $20 for a tournament pass. Children 7 and younger are admitted free. For more information and to view the full schedule, visit www.SDWarontheShore.com.
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Bringing second home ownership into sharper focus
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The expanding Carousel Group has taken over the management of its sixth resort hotel, this time adding the Tidelands Caribbean Hotel on Fifth Street and the Boardwalk to its Ocean City portfolio.
Carousel Group, Tidelands Hotel come together
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Jan. 15, 2016) The expanding Carousel Group has taken over the management of its sixth resort hotel, this time adding the Tidelands Caribbean Hotel on Fifth Street and the Boardwalk to its Ocean City management portfolio. “This hotel is ground zero for fun and excitement,” Michael James, president of the Carousel Group, said this week. The oceanfront hotel will open in February during Presidents Day weekend after a number of upgrades that include minor repairs and painting inside guest rooms and both lobbies. “They have the largest suites I have ever seen,” James said. “You are downtown on the Boardwalk, oceanfront, the location is special. Guests can walk to the pier amusements, beach activities and restaurants.” The DiFilippo family has owned the property for generations. “They [the DiFilippos] liked what we were doing and saw the benefits of a classic Ocean City name,” James said. “Our customers like that we offer properties all over the town. We have the most loyal customer base in Ocean See SIXTH Page 32
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President Michael James, left, and Director of Operations Patrick Monaghan pose for a photo in front of Tidelands Caribbean Hotel on Fifth Street and the Boardwalk on Monday afternoon. The Carousel Group has taken over management duties of the hotel.
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Jan. 15, 2016) With the real estate market strengthening and the economy seemingly rebounding, many are asking: can I afford a second home? It’s part of the American dream for most people, the ability to have a place they can escape to for relaxation from work and a place to make memories with family and friends. The problem is that you didn’t win a billion dollars playing Powerball. You want to be sure you are not being too financially risky by investing in a second home— whether that home is here at the beach, on a lake or near a ski-resort. In order to qualify for a second home purchase, you need to show that you are a good bet as far as getting a mortgage on a property is concerned. Statistically, people would default on a second home mortgage before they would on a primary home. Two of the most important factors for lenders when reviewing your file are the debtto-income ratio and credit score. Debt-to-income ratios are calculated by dividing your total debt per month by your gross monthly income. It takes all expenses like existing mortgage, the new mortgage, car payments, credit card payments into account. According to Ned Delaney, branch manager of 1st Mariner Mortgage in Ocean City, the exact debt-to-income ratio though depends on a few factors. “The rule of thumb for a second home purchase is 43 percent debt-to-income ratio, but there are approvals available up to 48-49 percent. It depends on credit score, loan to value ratio of the loan and the clients reserves,” he said. It’s also tough to pinpoint an exact credit score that will get a second home deal done. Scores in the high 600s may qualify, but in order to get the best interest rate offers most lenders want to see credit scores above 700. As far as a down payment on a second home purchase, loans are available with as little as 10 percent down. However, most buyers choose to put 20-25 percent down to allow for the best loan product and rate. Fannie Mae has guidelines on second home loans including that the house must be occupied by the borrower for some portion of the year, its restricted to one-unit dwellings and it must be suitable for year-round occupancy. Guidelines also state that the house can See INVESTMENT Page 32
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Sixth OC property in conglomerate, first downtown Continued from Page 31 City with a lot of repeat customers.” Tidelands Caribbean Hotel has two separate buildings connected by a parking lot. There are 67 oceanfront rooms with two queen beds, a sleeper sofa, refrigerator, television, and kitchenette area with utensils, a stove and microwave. Visitors can take in the view from their balconies. Encompassing the structure facing Baltimore Avenue are 66 suite rooms with bay views and balconies. Each room has two king-sized beds, a living space complete with a sleeper sofa and television. Each suite has a kitchenette area, complete with utensils, stove, microwave and refrigerator. There is also a Jacuzzi tub in the bathroom. “Arrive in Ocean City and park the car,” James said. “You are in walking distance to Thrashers, the fishing pier, rides, fireworks and laser shows on the beach. The kids don’t have to cross Coastal Highway.” Free Wi-Fi is available and Tidelands guests can use amenities at the Carousel Hotel on 118th Street such as a dining discount and taking in the hotel’s the ice shows. Tidelands also has a second-floor pool with a tiki bar and rooftop pool offering panoramic views of down-
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town Ocean City. “We have been receiving a crazy amount of calls since the announcement for bike weekend and the car shows,” Patrick Monaghan, director of operations, said. James said room sizes, suites, amenities, closeness to the ocean and proximity to the downtown area are why this property stood out to the Carousel Group. “You cannot beat the sunsets from the rooftop pool,” James said. “It has the coolest views in Ocean City from a hotel.” “We are very excited to become a part of this hotel and it is a perfect addition to our portfolio,” James said. The Carousel Group began its operations in Ocean City in 2000, when it purchased the Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums on 118th Street. The Atlantic Oceanfront Inn on 45th Street followed on July 14, 2011 and four months later the Carousel Group purchased the Coastal Palms Inn and Suites on 120th Street. This winter, the Atlantic Oceanfront Inn and Coastal Palms Inn and Suites are undergoing extensive reno-
vations, including exterior work, painting, adding tile floors, replacing television sets and bedding packages. “Bedding is becoming an industry standard,” James said. The Coastal Palms is also adding a game and exercise room. Bonita Beach Hotel on 81st Street became the fourth property managed by the Carousel Group in February of 2013 and on Jan 1, 2014, Crystal Beach Hotel on 25th Street, gave the company a Boardwalk presence after agreeing to manage the property in conjunction with the Fidanza family. “We are going back to each property and bringing it to the next level,” James said. “We are renovating inside the rooms, the exterior, landscaping and public spaces. Guests love the improvements. We are keeping the properties modern and appealing.” The Carousel Group is adding 63 direct oceanfront units to its Crystal Beach property adjacent to Baltimore Avenue. They are scheduled to be completed by January 2017. “We are growing in many ways with a wide variety of locations that are either oceanfront or ocean block,” James said.
Investment property loans an option for second home Continued from Page 31 not be a timeshare arrangement. Separate from Fannie Mae’s guidelines, most lenders want to see a second home a “reasonable” distance from your primary, generally within 50 miles. If any of the requirements are not adequate in your case, the next option is to apply for an investment property loan. This type of loan requires the
highest down payment and carries a higher interest rate. On the flip side of financial coin, consider whether you are ready for the upkeep of a second home, the additional payment, and being tied to one location for your vacations. Lauren Bunting is a licensed Realtor/Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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cate meighan inside going out ave you all officially recovered from the holidays? I actually can’t believe that we are already halfway through January, can you? While so many of you are hunkering down for the (maybe) cold winter here in Ocean City, many businesses are already hard at work figuring out how to make 2016 a fantastic season for locals and tourists alike. This area really doesn’t sleep; we’re either smack in the middle of THE season or we’re planning for the next one. This past week I had a chance to catch up with Larry Niccolino, the executive director for OC’s convention center the Performing Arts Center. While I cannot divulge all of the exciting details just yet, I can tell you that some really cool things are planned for this year. Niccolino is working out contracts that will bring performers into town that many of you really will be excited to see hit the stage. The Performing Arts Center is a truly beautiful, 1,200-seat venue, which we are fortunate to have as the kind that musicians look forward to rolling into. The goal is to bring in the sort of talent that will have us all excited enough to fight to get tickets for the upcoming acts. Speaking of the Performing Arts Center, Beauty and the Beast Jr. will take over the stage at the 40th Street venue from Friday, Jan. 15 through Sunday, Jan. 17. The Ocean Pines Youth Theater will present the Disney production several times over the course of the weekend at the 40th Street and Coastal Highway convention center venue. Contact Paulette DeRosaMatrona at 410-251-1402 or email her at opyouththeater@yahoo.com for ticket and show information. The East Coast Fishermen’s & Aquaculture Trade Expo will take place from Friday, Jan. 15 through Sunday, Jan. 17 at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street and Coastal Highway. Stop in Friday between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Saturday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. or Sunday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. This is the only commercial See CATE Page 34
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The first Empty Bowl Project session of the year took place on Jan. 5 with 12 participants putting their own unique designs onto bowls at the Ocean City Art League’s Center for the Arts on 94th Street.
OC Art League’s third Empty Bowl Project underway
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Jan. 15, 2016) The public is invited to create a clay bowl, which will be filled with soup during the annual dinner planned for March 19 at the Art League of Ocean City’s Center for the Arts on 94th Street. The soup dinner helps the Art League and Diakonia in their fight to end hunger in addition to raising funds for the two nonprofit organizations. There are 12 free pottery sessions still scheduled for the third annual Empty Bowl Project. “It is something you can make and try out the art center for free,” said Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League of Ocean City. “It’s fun to do with another person and raises money for a good cause through art, which I love.” The Empty Bowl Project aims to promote the arts in Ocean City while raising money. Each year, the event continues to become more popular with more than 300 bowls handcrafted in 2015 and $10,000 raised. This year, the goal is to have 350 bowls and $12,000 garnered in time for the soup dinner. About 20 people can sign up for each hour time slot and there are two sessions each night.
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Shari Smyth helps Bunny Huster with the bowl-making process last Tuesday at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.
Twelve people attended the first class on Jan. 5 and put their own unique designs into bowls, including Jamie and Jennifer Compston of Ocean Pines who were celebrating their 38th wedding anniversary. “I read in the paper they were having it on our anniversary and thought
it would be a fun activity,” Jennifer Compston said. “It is a wonderful project and I hope people come out to support the arts.” The couple love the arts and have created ceramics projects in the past. It was their first time participating in See BOWLS Page 34
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Continued from Page 33 the Empty Bowl Project. Friends Bunny Huster and John Cisson of Ocean City were newcomers to creating bowls as well. Cisson volunteered at the inaugural soup dinner in 2014. “I had a good time and it felt good,” Cisson said. “The soup is great. They put out the best stuff. All different kinds: lobster bisque, cream of crab and Maryland crab.” Cisson decided to return and make a bowl with Huster, who was excited to donate and come back to participate in other activities. Berlin Intermediate School and Willards Elementary have signed up students to create bowls as well. After making a bowl, participants can claim it for the soup dinner. Bowls are left to be glazed and fired after they are finished. Participants write names on claimed bowls and participants can pick them up the night of the dinner. First Shore Federal Bank provided the funds to create the bowls this year, Thaler said. The finished bowls will be filled with soup on March 19. For a $20 donation, enjoy a dinner of soup, bread and desserts donated by local restaurants. In addition, diners are welcome to take home a handcrafted bowl. Soup lovers
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ects taking place all over the country to remind us of all the empty bowls in the world.” Call the Art League’s Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street at 410-524-9433 to register in advance for one of the remaining free bowlcrafting sessions: Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; Monday, Jan. 25, 5-6 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 3, 5-6 p.m. and 6:307:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 6, 10-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 11, noon to 1 p.m. and 1:302:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Feb. 16, 5-6 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. The soup dinner will take place at the 94th Street arts center from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, March 19. The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship programs and public service projects. For more information or to sign up to make a bowl, call 410524-9433 or visit www.artleagueofoceancity.org. To learn more about Diakonia, which provides emergency and transitional housing, emergency food services and counseling and assistance for guests, call 410-213-0923 or email info@diakoniaoc.org.
cated at 16989 Kings Highway in Lewes, Del. The event will run from noon to 3 p.m. and you get to pick the best wings in a variety of different categories. Admission is $10 at the door with proceeds going to benefit Ocean 98’s Cash for College Fund. The Carousel Hotel on 118th Street and Coastal Highway is presenting a free ice show by “Next Ice” beginning each evening at 6:30 p.m. The Next Ice Age is a nonprofit group that aims to put on a respectable performance that will entertain viewers while also proving just how challenging the sport of figure skating really is. Historic Berlin is still celebrating its first Restaurant Week through Sunday, Jan. 17. That means that for the next few days you can enjoy unique menus and dinner specials at various eateries that will end when Restaurant Week does. Blacksmith Berlin at 104 Pitts Street is serving its fabulous Blacksmith Burger and fries as a lunch special for just $8.50 and it has a different dinner entree special for every night of Restaurant Week. The Atlantic Hotel located at 2 N. Main Street has a lunch special on the chef’s ultimate grilled cheese served with either soup or a side salad and Lemon Lust for dessert for just $14.50. The At-
lantic Trio for dinner includes: a 5-6ounce lobster tail, 1 crab cake and 2 fried oysters served with chef’s choice of a starch and vegetable, plus Lemon Lust for dessert for $36. Siculi Italian Kitchen on Main Street is offering a two-course lunch special for $10 and a three-course dinner special for just $20 during Restaurant Week. If breakfast is more your thing, you’ll be thrilled to know that Crush N Crab, located at 525 South Main Street has a $2.99 breakfast menu that boasts selections such as pancakes, eggs, chipped beef on toast and more. You can also stop in at the Main Street Deli for an $8 sandwich or sub (choices include pulled pork, buffalo chicken, chicken parm and meatball), which comes with chips and a drink. Menus for Berlin’s Restaurant Week seem to be updated daily, so I’d suggest that you check out the event Facebook page for the newest info and the latest menu changes. Simply type Berlin Restaurant Week into the Facebook search and the event page will pop up for you. If you’re looking to grab a great meal in OC, then BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street is always a favorite stop any time of year. It is currently featuring daily winter half-price speSee CATE Page 35
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who decided to skip the bowl-making process will have unclaimed bowls to choose from to hold their soup. There will be Chinese and silent auctions featuring about a dozen gift baskets with themes including the towns of Berlin, Ocean City, Fenwick Island and West Ocean City. There will also be live music and a cash bar during the dinner. The soup to-go station will be back for people who cannot stay the entire event or just want a bowl of soup. For people getting soup to-go, there will only be a $4 charge. In addition, wine will be available by the glass for the same price. A selection of soups from different restaurants in the area will be available for diners. This year menu will include chicken tortilla soup, crab blends and chili. Organizers are also looking to offer gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options. “Everyone loves crab soup,” Thaler said. “It’s the No. 1.” The goal is for every bowl to be used and organizers are still looking for donations of bread, desserts, soups and items for the auctions. “It’s all a fundraiser and raises awareness about hunger,” Thaler said. “I noticed people are recognizing proj-
Continued from Page 33 fishing expo in the Mid-Atlantic region, so you’re really not going to want to miss it. More information is available at www.marylandwatermen.com. The Nautical Wildlife Art Festival and Craft Show will be taking place at the OC convention center on Saturday, Jan. 16 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and then on Sunday, Jan. 17 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Head on over to the 40th Street complex to check out local artisans’ latest works and products by some of the coolest vendors around. Check out www.ocshows.com for more information. The 11th annual Baskets and More Bingo Night will take place on Saturday, Jan. 23 at Stephen Decatur High School’s cafeteria on Rt. 50 in Berlin. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6 p.m. There will be cash games, Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle and prizes will include items by Vera Bradley, Pampered Chef and many more. Tickets for this fun event are $20 with proceeds going to benefit various scholarships and community projects. To make reservations call 410-603-1397 or 410-524-9000. Ocean 98’s third annual Best Wings on the Shore contest will take place on Sunday, Jan. 24 at the Crooked Hammock Brewery lo-
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cials on particular entrees that are sure to please. On Sunday, you can enjoy the fried seafood platter. Monday’s spotlight is on the crab imperial dinner and Tuesday’s feature is the twin crab cake dinner. Wednesday is stuffed flounder and Thursday you can grab the flash fried shrimp dinner for half price. All entrees are served with two sides. Don’t forget, BJ’s also has a Prix Fixe seven days a week. It offers a three-course lunch between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. for $20 and a four-
course dinner from 5 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. for just $30. Crab Bag on 130th Street, bayside still has a super happy hour that runs all day, seven days a week. You can dine-in or else order one of the great carryout specials, such as eight pieces of fried chicken and a pound of spiced shrimp for just $24.95. Ropewalk located on 82nd Street and the bay wants to help you get through the winter by serving happy hour all day and night with half price bada bing and wings and one buck a shuck Rope-
Md. Watermen’s Association presents 42nd annual expo By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Jan. 15, 2016) The only commercial fishing and aquaculture expo in the Mid-Atlantic region returns to the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street for its 42nd year this weekend. The Maryland Watermen’s Association hosts its annual East Coast Commercial Fishermen’s and Aquaculture Trade Expo with about 3,000 people expected throughout the three-day show, Jan. 15-17. “We do expect a larger than usual turnout for 2016 as we have spread the publicity for the Expo from New Jersey down to North Carolina,” said Betty Duty, exhibitor coordinator for the 2016 Expo. “Also, Capt. Dave Marciano, one of the captains on the ‘Wicked Tuna’ National Geographic television series, will have a booth in the Expo. He will be there Friday, Saturday and half a day on Sunday to sign autographs, take pictures and sell his merchandise.” This year, there are 103 exhibitors on hand, selling gear used in all fisheries and commercial watermen can buy everything they need for the coming harvest including nets, rods, reels, safety equipment, baskets, crab pot wire, buoys, marine paints and coatings, diesel and outboard engines, gloves, trucks, refrigeration and boats. “People should attend if they make their living on the water, whether by commercial fishing or running a charter boat, if they plan on adding aquaculture to their seafood harvesting business,” Duty said. “This is the show to plan for future purchases of a new engine for your boat or to buy a new boat.” In addition, vendors will have nautical jewelry, decorative pilings and crab basket lids to buy. There is a skin cancer prevention booth, the latest products and technology for the aquaculture fans, in addition to information on trapping, goose and duck calls, and a visit with Ducks Unlimited. For the first time, there will be a display of four wheelers for hunters. Seminars will be held on Saturday with topics including new and pend-
ing regulations, marketing trends affecting commercial fisheries and the aquaculture business. The annual Waterman of the Year Contest will be held on Saturday when participants will compete for money and prizes in individual skill competitions including net mending, rope splicing, knot tying and roping a piling. At 3 p.m. on Saturday, the Maryland Watermen’s Association will hold a drawing for a 2015 Ford 4x2 XLC pick-up truck. The Association is selling 600 tickets at $100 each at the expo, in advance at marylandwatermen.com or by calling 410-216-6610. Admission is $15 per day for adults; youth 12 and under get in free. Children can also visit the MWA merchandise booth and receive a free T-shirt while supplies last. The expo runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Valentine Dinner Dance for seniors
(Jan. 15, 2016) The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department sponsors an annual Valentine Dinner Dance for senior adults. This year’s event will take place at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel on 101st Street on Sunday, Feb. 14. The evening includes complimentary hors’ devours and happy hour drink prices from 5-7 p.m., followed by a sit down dinner and dancing from 79 p.m. The band On the Edge will be performing. The dinner dance is for senior adults age 55 and older. All tables and seats are reserved. Registration deadline is Feb. 3. The cost is $30 for Ocean City residents and $40 for non-residents. For more information, call Lynda Brittingham at 410-250-0125. To register online, visit http://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/recreation -parks/.
walk Liberties. Ropewalk’s Friday dinner special includes smoked prime rib, Saturday is crab cake night and on Sunday you can order a three course chefs select dinner for just $16.99. Johnny’s Pizza & Pub on 56th Street and Coastal Highway has winter lunch specials that run from Monday through Friday. You can get a six-inch pizza, salad and unlimited soda for just $5.99. Half of any sub, fries and an unlimited soda is just $6.99. You can check out www.johnnyspizzapub.com for more info on upcoming deals. Mione’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant located in the Tanger Outlets on Ocean Gateway in West OC has a great deal on Thursday, when you can get a half-price large
cheese pizza for just $9.25. Mione’s also has other daily specials and you can check them out at www.mionesoc.com. If you happen to be in downtown Ocean City and you need a pick-meup be sure to check out Soriano’s Coffee Shop located at 306 S. Baltimore Avenue. It has been in business for over 30 years and Wayne Soriano’s breakfast and lunch specials can’t be beat. Soriano’s is open from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. six days a week (closed Wednesday) and you can learn more at www.sorianoscoffeeshop.com. That’s it for this week. If you have an event coming up or know of something that deserves a mention then please email me the details at cate@oceancitytoday.net.
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Annual Nautical & Wildlife Art Festival and Craft Show By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Jan. 15, 2016) The annual Nautical & Wildlife Art Festival and Craft Show will take place Saturday and Sunday at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. This year’s event will feature original handmade pieces and products from 75 vendors. Jewelry, metal art, original paintings and prints, skin care, candles, sewing, textiles, woodworking, ceramics, pottery, baked goods, wearable art and glassware among many other items that have a nautical and wildlife theme will be on display. “This show is dedicated to featuring the handmade and hand created work of our talented artists and crafters,” organizer Ami Hastings said. Joan and Michael Devaney, a mother and son duo, are glass artists both living in Maryland. They create and will be selling hand blown borosilicate glass fish, wine stoppers, ornaments and a wide variety of pendants. Their pendants are inspired by nature and incorporate rare and exotic natural resources from around the world. “Our aim is to provide an array of pendants that are unique, handcrafted, affordable and also promote environmental conservation,” Joan Devaney said. “We search the world and do extensive research on all of our components and include a short history with each one.” The Devaneys have pendants made from meteorites, moldavite glass (meteorite impact), fulgurite glass (petrified lighting), frankincense, ammonites, petrified wood, tagua nuts, DZI beads (Tibet), fossilize woolly mammoth ivory (Alaska), and abalone along with nat-
ural stones, fossils, polymer clay, sea glass and recycled glass. Joan is a retired school teacher living in Salisbury and Michael has traveled from Baltimore to attend the Ocean City show since 2011. “Since most of our jewelry is nautical or coastal-related, it is a great show for us,” Joan Devaney said. “We know many of the vendors, the location is convenient, we have many repeat customers, but most of all, it is fun.” Bling Doctor, out of Princess Anne, Md. features interchangeable jewelry designs including handmade “snap it” buttons that fit on “snap” bracelets and necklaces, earrings and a memory wire bracelet with charms. The bracelets come in silver plated or stainless steel designs with different colors and sayings. “The changeable designs remain a cost effective way to have many looks to match a variety of outfits,” said Charlene Herzins, creator of Bling Doctor, along with her husband, Frank. In addition, the couple will be selling hand crocheted necklaces made with crystals, freshwater pearls, mother of pearls, semiprecious stones, sea glass found on the Eastern Shore and electroplated beads on 24 karat gold chains. Also, peyote necklaces with handset Swarovski pendants will be available. “The event is commensurately organized, orchestrated and implemented,” said Joan Devaney, who has participated in the festival for at least five years. “We believe what makes every event special is those who attend the show. Everyone is always most interesting to talk to and as a result of these interactions our lives are enriched and help us grow in ways that might not happen if we were not participating.”
HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, finding time to get everything done can be challenging. Fortunately, you have quite a few friends willing to spare some time and lend you a helping hand.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Difficult decisions can take time to work through, Taurus. Although you want to address all situations, this week isn’t a good one for making big decisions.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, something keeps nagging at you and you can’t get it out of your head. Trust your intuition and be on guard. With some careful thought, a solution will present itself.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Joan and Michael Devaney, a mother and son duo, have pendants made from meteorites, moldavite glass (meteorite impact), fulgurite glass (petrified lighting), frankincense, ammonites, petrified wood, tagua nuts, DZI beads (Tibet), fossilize woolly mammoth Ivory (Alaska), and abalone along with natural stones, fossils, polymer clay, sea glass, and recycled glass. They can be purchased at the Nautical & Wildlife Art Festival and Craft Show at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street this weekend.
Festival tickets cost $5 at the door, with children 12 and under admitted free. The show will take place at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. “Attendees will find unique gifts and personal items that typically can’t be found on the Boardwalk or other local shops,” Hastings said. “This is a great opportunity for people to see the works of both talented local artists and of some coming from as far away as Massachusetts, New York and Ohio.” For a complete list of vendors and more information, visit www.ocshow.com.
A hectic schedule may have you feeling some pressure, Cancer. Keep in mind that all of your deadlines are self-imposed, so just factor a little more time into your week.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, sometimes you have to make a few mistakes before you get things right. Don’t let this worry you, as trial and error is all a part of the learning process.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, you may suspect what’s around the corner, but you are not ready to take the plunge just yet. Give it a little more time until you feel ready and secure.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Work with your doctor to develop a plan for meeting some healthy resolutions, Libra. It is important to make your health a priority this week.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, it may prove impossible to escape all of your responsibilities right now, but you can let a few slide for the time being. Tackle the most daunting projects first.
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You cannot avoid a complex issue forever, Sagittarius. Come clean with the person you may have been hiding from, and work with this person to reach a resolution.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
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AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Others appreciate all that you do for them, Aquarius. But sometimes they have to do for themselves to learn valuable lessons. This week is a time to step aside.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
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BBD’s annual OC Cares Blood Drive scheduled Jan. 20
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Jan. 15, 2016) Each person who donates blood will help save three lives when the Blood Bank of Delmarva’s OC Cares Blood Drive returns to the Ocean City convention center for the 18th year on Wednesday, Jan. 20. “It helps our local blood supply during a critical time of year,” said Michael Waite, BBD director of marketing and community relations. “Donations are down in the winter due to travel, illness and weather-related issues.” Since its inception, the Blood Bank of Delmarva has collected blood from more than 8,000 donors during this event. Every year, organizers set a goal and at least 250 people need to sign up in order to reach it in 2016. “Donations at the Ocean City Blood Drive provide enough blood to all 18 hospitals we supply for a day and a half,” said Suzanne Murray, BDD account executive. “We need 350 donors every day to meet area blood supply needs.” Last year, 432 people donated blood, which resulted in 415 units being collected. Donating blood only takes about 57 minutes, but the entire appointment takes approximately one hour. The donation appointment includes a mini-physical (blood pressure, temperature and pulse), medical history review, giving blood and post-donation refreshments. “Inventory is on the low side and we are hoping everyone turns out to boost our supply,” Murray said. All donors will receive a free Tshirt and the chance to win a 60-inch flat screen television. Many local businesses will be providing free refreshments for donors to enjoy after giving blood. The businesses and food provided will include pizza from the Dough Roller, doughnuts from Wawa and chocolates and candy from Candy Kitchen and Wockenfuss. Applebee’s will provide brownies; coffee and hot tea will be available from Centerplace Catering and the Worcester County Girl Scouts are donating cases of cookies for the event. People with all blood types are urged to schedule an appointment in order to ensure an adequate supply of blood for all patients during the winter months. Every blood donation saves three lives in the community. “In the United States, 65 percent of the population cannot donate blood and of the remaining 35 percent, less than 10 percent actually do,” Waite said. “Blood donation is one of the most impactful gifts one human being can give to another. The need for blood knows no age limits and can effect anyone in our community.” Anyone who is between the ages of 17 and 79 years old (ages 80 and older should contact the Blood Bank of DelSee HELP Page 39
Each person who donates blood will help save three lives during the Blood Bank of Delmarva’s OC Cares Blood Drive at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Jennifer and Jamie Compston of Ocean Pines show off their bowls while celebrating their 38th wedding anniversary on Jan. 5 at the Art League’s Center for the Arts on 94th Street.
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Anna Foultz had a special visit from her niece, Marilou Regan, from Philadelphia, Pa. who drove to Ocean Pines last Saturday to deliver 90 roses, one for each of the years Foultz celebrated on her 90th birthday on Jan. 11.
Army veteran and daily TC Diner customer, Orbin Garey, enjoys a meal at the West Ocean City restaurant on Sunday. CATE MEIGHAN/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
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Serving up food to hungry customers at Mione’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant in the Tanger Outlets in West Ocean City on Sunday, from left, are Seth Donofrio, Gerald Milite, Bo Sananikone and Mike Rockwood.
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Making sure Bayside Skillet customers are taken care of, from left, are Olga Sumanenkova, Erika Banyai and Ioana Davidson at the 77th Street restaurant on Sunday.
The Rosner family of artists — Chase, Mary Lou and Gregg — have several pieces of artwork on display through January in the Artists’ Choice show at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. (Right) Painter Crystal Collins, pictured with her children, Chelsea and Liam, occupies Studio E during January at the Ocean City Center for the Arts.
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Owners Wayne and Patty Soriano welcome guests to their downtown Ocean City restaurant, Soriano’s, on Sunday.
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Inaugural Berlin Restaurant Week runs through Sun.
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Jan. 15, 2016) Berlin’s inaugural Restaurant Week is in full swing and diners have a few more days to catch deals throughout town. More than a dozen restaurants are offering special prices on select menus until Sunday. “Berlin has never had a restaurant week, and it’s a way to give back to locals in January,” said Ivy Wells, Berlin’s economic and community development director. “For a small town, we have a lot of restaurants who serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.” “It is good to be proud of what you are and we have good food in this town,” said Ruth Koontz, owner of Main Street Deli. “Go someplace you have never been before, be daring and try something new.” For lunch or dinner, the Main Street Deli will offer $8 sandwiches including pulled pork, pulled chicken, buffalo chicken, chicken parmesan or meatball with a soft drink and chips. Blake Lindenberger has been a cook at Raynes Reef for five years and raves about the fresh ground beef cheeseburgers the restaurant is offering for lunch or dinner with fries for $7.50. “All local business is the backbone of this area and you will be greeted with a smile by friendly staff who enjoy coming to work every day,” Lindenberger said. “We take care of you. All the restaurants in Berlin need to work together to promote business and help each other out.” Denise Cooper, general manager of Siculi, agrees. “Everyone in town is participating, and it’s all about community in Berlin,” she said. The $10 lunch options being offered at Siculi include a choice of a house or Caesar salad, a one-topping small pizza and cannoli, or a cup of soup, a half chicken salad sandwich and a cannoli. For dinner, patrons pay $20 for three
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Cook Blake Lindenberger gets ready to flip a fresh ground beef burger on the grill at Raynes Reef in Berlin.
courses, including an appetizer, choice of house or Caesar salad and an entrée. Appetizer choices are eggplant parmesan, meatballs or garlic shrimp. Diners choose between three entrees: filet mignon with two grilled shrimp, potatoes and vegetables, eggplant parmesan with pasta, or tortellini in a lobster cream sauce. “Our tortellini is homemade; all our sauces are made from scratch and it makes a big difference,” Cooper said. The Berlin Coffee House will serve $6.95 Belgian waffles with or without sausage, and a house coffee or tea. Leaky Petes will offer a grilled cheese sandwich with Swiss cheese, apples and Dijon mustard, in addition to a bowl of cream of crab soup for $10.95 during lunchtime. For dinner, a pork osso bucco over creamy grits, demi-glace and root vegetables will be available for $23.95. Drummers Café at The Atlantic Hotel has a chef’s grilled cheese with a choice of soup or side salad and lemon lust for dessert as a lunch option for $14.50. Dinner starts off with a garden salad followed by a five- to six-ounce lobster
tail, a crabcake and two fried oysters served with a starch and vegetable. Diners will have lemon lust for dessert and the meal is $36. Local realtor Cam Bunting came up with the idea to show the variety of restaurants in Berlin. Wells also pitched in, setting up a Facebook page where most of the menus are listed. “Berlin is thriving, and it’s an opportunity to experience all the new restaurants we have and make it worth their while,” Wells said. Organizers are also having a contest where the winner will receive $100 and gift certificates to participating restaurants. To enter, diners must check in or mention the restaurant on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter or upload a photo of your meal and tag it as #EatBerlinToWin and #BerlinRestaurantWeek. Make sure all posts are public, there is one entry per person and the winner will be announced next week. For more information and a list of all menus, visit the Berlin Restaurant Facebook page at www.facebook.com /events/1716447405254667, or visit www.BerlinMainStreet.com.
Help save lives by donating blood Continued from Page 37 marva eligibility coordinator at 1-888 8-BLOOD-8 for medical approval), weighs at least 110 pounds, is in general good health and meets the minimum eligibility requirements may give blood as often as every 56 days. All donors must provide a photo ID or two other forms of identification, including date of birth. Organizers ask people who have active cold or flu-like symptoms such as fever or sore throat on donation day to choose another time to donate. Those on antibiotics for infection must wait 24 hours after they are finished to give blood. Donors who got a tattoo or body piercing must wait 12 months to donate.
Those who have travelled to certain parts of the world may be deferred due to a potential risk of contracting an infection that may be transmitted through blood transfusion. A few tips for giving blood are to stay hydrated and drink eight to 10 glasses of water a day leading up to the blood donation, avoid highly caffeinated energy drinks and get a good night’s sleep. Eat a substantial meal within three hours before giving blood and afterward avoid participating in strenuous physical labor or athletic activities for 24 hours. The blood drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the convention center inside Dockside Hall on 40th Street, and walk-in donors are welcome. To schedule an appointment, visit
www.DelmarvaBlood.org, call 1-8888-BLOOD-8 or use the Blood Bank’s free mobile app. Blood Bank of Delmarva is a nonprofit, community service program that provides blood for hospitals in the region. The organization provides the majority supply of blood for 18 hospitals and a few secondary ones. More than 350 blood donors are needed every day to meet the needs of patients at these hospitals. “Blood donated at the OCBD goes right back into our community to help save local lives,” Waite said. “There is no greater or more personal gift you can give than the gift of blood. Please consider joining us in helping to save the lives of our friends, family members and neighbors.”
• Siculi, Main Street • Leaky Petes, Main Street • Main Street Deli, Main Street • Blacksmith, Pitts Street • Crush N Crab, Main Street • Berlin Coffee House, Jefferson Street • Baked Dessert Café, Bay Street • Drummers Café, inside Atlantic Hotel, Main Street • The Globe, Broad Street • The Burley Inn Tavern, Pitts Street • Raynes Reef, Main Street • Burley Oak, Old Ocean City Boulevard. • Maryland Wine Bar, Main Street • On What Grounds, Main Street
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Ocean City area year-round destination for many birds By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Jan. 15, 2016) Worcester County and the entire lower shore have long been a hotbed of birder activity, from amateur to professional, casual to orthodox and fresh to sea water. Indeed, part of the area’s popularity with birds and those who seek them is the variety of environments suited to bird proliferation all within proximity to each other. Food, cover and company are all well provided for, from the more urban pigeons found along the Boardwalk to the seafaring pelicans, and all stops on the food chain in between. “The great thing about winter is there’s more to see than in the spring,” Dave Wilson of Conservation Community Consulting said. “We’ve got the full complement of hawks, falcons and eagles, all kinds of ducks and shorebirds. There are birds of prey everywhere.” And they are easier to see. Wilson explained during spring and summer, birders are generally on the hunt for small songbirds like warblers, which have evolved for generations along lines to counter exactly that. During winter, foliage is sparse and, in many cases, the birds are larger making them more noticeable. “People are aware of migration and
typically think about colored songbirds that show up in spring and depart. During winter, the whole cast of characters changes,” said Jeff Gordon, president of the American Birding Association. “Species that breed far to the north think of Delmarva the same way as we think about Florida during winter.” Case in point: ducks. “So much of the cultural and economic history of Delmarva is tied up in ducks and geese. Hunting, watching and observing them,” Gordon said. The Ocean City inlet, one of the leading spots in the state for sea birds, offers a variety of environments just suitable enough for a feathered friend make a pit stop, or stay for a while. “The inlet jetty rocks have generations of barnacles, mollusks, etc. that mimic natural habitat. The rocks are slippery for us to walk on, but there are a few shorebirds that are adapted to walking on the rocks,” Gordon said. For example, Purple Sandpipers, a.k.a. “rock pipers,” which are only seen here during this time of year. To the amateur’s eye the most prominent feature of these birds is the distinct lack of purple. However, Gordon said if the sun hits the bird’s feathers at just the right angle, purple iridescent
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Purple Sandpipers, a.k.a. “rock pipers,” are only seen in the Ocean City area during this time of year.
fringe along the back feathers can be seen. Dovekies, Brandt, Razorbills, Eiders and Harlequin ducks are winter visitors to the county. “You’re going to see birds at the inlet you’re not going to see anywhere else in the state and rather than struggling through trees or paddling down a river, you can simply drive around and look,” Wilson said. To do that, Wilson suggests the inlet, or Elliott’s Pond near the outlets in West Ocean City or Assateague Island. Warm clothing is also a must — Wilson suggests a fleece covered by a windbreaker — as are binoculars. A field guide, such as Peterson’s Field Guide to Birds, could also come in handy, but there are also web-based applications such as www.ebird.org to
help budding birders keep track of their finds. For those who require a little more structure, the Delmarva Birding Weekend is trying out a winter weekend, Jan. 29-31, in addition to the annual event in April. “If participants thought the April weekend was spectacular, wait until they see what winter has to offer,” Jim Rapp, guide and organizer, said. “The sheer number of bald eagles and ducks will blow people away.” The winter trips will feature a near-shore maritime boat cruise to enjoy pelagic and arctic migrants, eagle-watching trips and jaunts in Delaware and Maryland through some of the most pristine habitats on the East Coast. See ANNUAL Page 41
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GOLF TOURNEY Herb and Judy Schoellkopf hosted the 19th annual Eastern Shore Chapter of the Executive Women’s Golf Association’s coed mini golf tournament at their Old Pro Indoor Miniature Golf Course on 68th Street last Friday. Sixty-nine players participated. Two teams tied with a score of 27 so there was a putt-off on the 18th hole. Jeff and Susan White and Lynn and Mark Cadwell took first place. Betty and Phil Young and Maureen and Joe Crespo finished in second place. Phil Reid had the lowest score for the men and Nancy Dofflemyer for females. LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Brine goose meat several days for gumbo dish
By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Jan. 15, 2016) Do not be fooled by the darkness of the hour, for it is the soul of things to be. Four in the morning comes early and beckons me to rise for another splendid day. Time alone mirrors my inner thoughts and questions the purpose before me. A cup of cappuccino awakens my taste buds; swirls of aroma keep this sleepy being from retreating back to bed. The moonlit sky is a dazzling reflection of intriguement and wonder. Mother Nature’s presence is a miraculous affair and the glittery spectacle of twinkling stardust fills my cup with awe. Appreciation of every moment is the sweetness of life. The frolicking flames of the cozy fireplace are a reminder that chance can peak at any second. But one must be open to direction if opportunity is to manifest itself. Soon the sun will rise to a face of its own; a soft boiled egg nurtures the grumbling of my stomach. The distant sound of a shotgun brings me one step closer to my ancestry. Hunting has always been a way to provide the blessings bestowed on our table of gratitude. The popping sounds echo as if they are near, but the water is deceptive and is the keeper of dark secrets. Past generations flavor the present and the future is a summation of the past. Our family tree carries on. I cannot fathom a day without cooking. The partaking of gastronomic bliss feeds my inner being. Challenges are always a step ahead; so I head to my trusty freezer and seek out diversified possibilities. Goose breasts for the picking beseech my inquisitive mind. The tantalizing dark meat is fresh indeed; the Christmas holiday marked the demise of this feathered fowl. Life is a continual circle of comings and goings. My father passed on Christmas day, so this particular holiday will take on a new significance. He loved goose gumbo and I am determined to make the dish worthy. I have never prepared goose or gumbo so I find myself in a precarious situation. The following recipe may not be traditional, but it ranks in taste and texture. Brining the meat for several days not only facilitates tenderness but also helps remove the gamey flavor. Goose gumbo is delicious and perfect for the Eastern Shore palette. Enjoy!
Goose Gumbo
Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 tablespoons flour 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 goose breasts 7 ounces andouille sausage, sliced at a 45-degree angle
4 cloves garlic, minced 2 yellow onions, chopped 4 celery ribs, sliced at a 45-degree angle 3 to 4 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced 2 green bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped 3 bay leaves 1 teaspoon each dried oregano, thyme and sweet paprika 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning 1 ½ teaspoons Gumbo File (optional) ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon coarse, freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon Worcestershire 1 cup dry white wine 3 cups chicken broth 2 cups beef broth 1 cup cold water 2 cups okra, ends removed and sliced 1 pound deveined shrimp, shells and tail removed kosher salt to taste 3 scallions, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped accompaniment - wild rice 1. Brine the breasts for three days. Rinse thoroughly and cut into 1 1/2inch cubes. Dry the meat with paper towels. 2. In a small skillet, melt the butter. Stir in flour and cook over moderately low heat, stirring often until the mixture turns a rich, dark brown, about 45
Collective Soul slated to perform during Springfest
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Jan. 15, 2016) For those who know the world of 1990’s rock, the 2016 Ocean City Springfest will offer a night of memories when Collective Soul hits the entertainment pavilion stage on Saturday, May 7 at 8 p.m. VIP pre-sale tickets went on sale Thursday, Jan. 14, with the public sale beginning on Friday, Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. Prices run from $30 to $55 along with applicable service fees. The 2016 Springfest festival will take place Thursday through Sunday, May 5-8, in the Ocean City inlet parking lot. Dr. K’s Motown Revue will perform at 7 p.m. on opening night, Thursday, May 5. Tickets, which cost between $15 and $20 plus service fees, went on sale in September. Tickets for both performances can be purchased during Springfest if still available. In addition to the Ticketmaster website, concert tickets can be purchased at the Ocean City convention center box office on 40th Street, which is open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends.
minutes. Transfer the roux to a bowl and refrigerate until cold. 3. Meanwhile, in a large pot, heat the oil. Add the andouille and sear on both sides. Remove sausage and sear the goose on both sides. Again remove meat and set aside. 4. Add the garlic, onions, celery, jalapeños, bell pepper, and cook over moderate heat, stirring until the vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes. 5. Add the seasonings and sauté for 4 minutes. 6. Add the wine and boil until it has reduced by half. 7. Add the stock, water and bring to a boil. Add the meat, reduce heat to low and cook for 1 ½ hours or until very tender. 8. After the stew has been simmering for 45 minutes, add the okra.
9. When the gumbo is about 20 minutes from completion, whisk in 1 cup of the hot gumbo liquid into the cold roux. Whisk this mixture into the gumbo and bring to a simmer, stirring often. 10. Readjust the gumbo for seasonings. Add shrimp and cook just until they turn a pinkish-salmon color. 11. Garnish with scallions and parsley and with a side of wild rice. Hot, crusty bread is welcomed. Note - Gumbo file, also called file powder, is a spicy herb made from the dried and ground leaves of the North American sassafras tree. It is used in Louisiana Creole cuisine. File powder can be purchased online. Secret Ingredient - Teaching. “Knowledge exists to be imparted.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
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LAY MINISTER Arlene Page, a member of the Community Church at Ocean Pines, recently completed required courses and passed an oral exam to become the first Certified Lay Minister for the Community Church at Ocean Pines. A graduation ceremony was held Dec. 6 at the Whatcoat United Methodist Church in Dover, Del. where Page received her certificate from Bishop Peggy Johnson. She is pictured holding her certificate with Bishop Johnson of the Peninsula-Delaware Conference, right, and Rev. Boyd Etter, Pastor of the Community Church at Ocean Pines.
WPS NATIVITY SCENE Fifth graders participating in the nativity scene during the 45th annual Worcester Preparatory School Christmas Candlelight Program on Dec. 11, in front, from left, are Luke Bunting as Joseph and Ava Vane as Mary, and in back, three Shepherds, Rory Pugh, Parker Tingle and JR Hamer and three Wisemen, Saad Faisal, Ibrahim Khan and Hunter Hammond.
JEWELRY MAKER CHORAL CONCERT Worcester Prep Upper School Music Director Christopher Buzby and his Select Choral Ensemble treated residents of three local retirement homes in Berlin, Snow Hill and Salisbury to singing performances on Dec. 4. To cap off the day, the Ensemble even pulled off a flash mob in The Centre At Salisbury in front of Macy’s following their lunch at the food court.
The Ocean Pines Garden Club held an artisan round robin during its December meeting. Four members, including Sharon Cooper who displays her jewelry, demonstrated their crafts. The club’s monthly meetings will begin in February on the second Thursday at the Ocean Pines Community Center at 10 a.m. New members are invited to attend.
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Several local skateboarders kicked off the new year with a tour of area skateparks. The 2016 New Year's Day "Bowl Crawl" included stops at the Epworth Skatepark in Rehoboth Beach, the Ocean Pines Skatepark (pictured) and the new Salisbury Skatepark. In only its second year, the New Year's Day Bowl Crawl has already surged in popularity, and is likely to be even bigger next year.
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Last year, the Ocean City Lodge of the Sons of Italy established the Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award to recognize and honor someone who has made and continues to make significant contributions to the community through his or her voluntary activities. The 2015 honoree, Mary Ellen Arena, was announced during the lodge Christmas Party at the Dunes Manor Hotel on 28th Street, Dec. 6. Pictured, from left, are Lodge President Sal Castorina, Arena, her husband, Sebastian, and Lodge President-Elect Vito Potenza.
Arena named Distinguished Citizen of the Year for 2015 (Jan. 15, 2016) Last year the Ocean City Lodge of the Sons of Italy established the Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award to recognize and honor someone who has made and continues to make significant contributions to the community through his or her voluntary activities. The organization looks for someone who has used his or her time and talents in the service of others. The 2015 honoree was announced during the lodge’s annual Christmas party at the Dunes Manor Hotel on 28th Street on Dec. 6. This year’s honoree is Mary Ellen Arena. She serves on the board of the Atlantic General Hospital Auxiliary and has volunteered at the hospital weekly for the past 10 years. She is also a volunteer at St. Luke’s Catholic Parish in Ocean City for the past nine years in a
number of different roles. Arena is a member of the Delmarva Polish-American Club and has served on its board of directors. She is a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus and currently serves on its board of directors. Within the Ocean City Lodge of the Sons of Italy, she serves as a team captain for the St. Joseph Day Festival Committee, is a member of the Lodge’s Helping Hands Committee and as the Social Committee Chair she has encouraged fellowship through the many social activities and trips she arranges. Her hard work on behalf of the lodge has cemented friendships within the lodge and promoted the club to the Ocean City community. Her efforts are a major factor contributing to the growth of the Lodge.
More than $9K raised during Coats for Kids golfing event (Jan. 15, 2016) Since 2007, Ocean City Elks Golf Association in partnership with Eagle’s Landing Golf Course has raised nearly $50,000 to purchase coats for children in need. According to Coats for Kids Golf Tournament Chair Bill Thompson, the ninth annual fundraiser held at Eagle’s Landing Golf Course in early December raised $9,400 to go toward purchasing coats for children in area schools. “I have three sales receipts here over four feet long,” Thompson said of all the coats the Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 was able to purchase following this year’s tournament. “It was a good affair to attend. This year was a pretty good turnout, mainly because the members are just happy to do it. They see what the tournament does for the community and they have a lot of pride in what we do.” Thompson added it is a plus to play the golf tournament at Eagle’s Landing Golf Course.
“Eagle’s Landing is one of the best golf courses around Ocean City,” he said. “[Eagle’s Landing staff] sure do make it easy for us. They take all the hard work out of it… what more can you ask for when you have a nice course to play and decent people on the staff that helps you along. It is the perfect combination.” PGA Golf Professional Bob Croll donates the use of Eagle’s Landing Golf Course to Ocean City Elk’s Lodge Golf Association every year as a “thank you” to the organization. “I like to think we have a great partnership with the Ocean City Elks Lodge not just a business-customer relationship,” he said. “I was very pleased that they took the opportunity to use the free date to raise money and help people in our community but then again, that is what the Elks do. They have held the event every year since, and Eagle’s Landing has continued to contribute by offering the Coast for Kids Tournament complimentary green fees and carts.”
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HOUR OF CODE Worcester Prep Honors Computer Science seniors Tori Barros, left, and John Meakin work with first graders, from left, Brady Schell, Laney Hoch and Gabriella Damouni on Mystery Island, one of the Hour of Code website activities during National Computer Science Education Week, Dec. 7-13.
FABRIC CREATIONS The Ocean Pines Garden club held an artisan round robin during its December meeting. Four members, including Darlene Musitano who displays her fabric creations, demonstrated their talents in various crafts. Monthly meetings will begin in February and will be on the second Thursday of each month at the Ocean Pines Community Center at 10 a.m. Visitors and new members are welcome.
CHECK PRESENTATION Atlantic General Hospital Auxiliary Executive Committee members present a check for $45,000 to AGH president and CEO, Michael Franklin, for the 2016 annual Appeal ($40,000) and the 22nd annual Penguin Swim ($5,000). Pictured, from left, are Barbara Loffler, recording secretary; Ann Hamilton, treasurer; Franklin; Michael Gough, auxiliary president and Janice Slaysman, auxiliary vice president.
GIFT COLLECTION GUEST SPEAKER During the Worcester Prep Nov. 24 Thanksgiving assembly, students were treated to guest speaker Rev. Bonita A. Nsah, mother of WPS senior Jeremiah Nsah. Her motivational message to students was about reflecting and celebrating what they are grateful for this year. Pictured surrounded by the Upper School Chorus is Nsah, his mother and WPS Headmaster Dr. Barry Tull.
Santa stopped by the Worcester Prep Lower School on Dec. 4 to collect gifts for needy families in the surrounding area. More than 300 wrapped gifts were given to Dena Holloway, president of Santa House, Inc., a nonprofit charity organization in Worcester County that serves hundreds of families and thousands of children each year during the holiday season. Pictured, from left, are Holloway, with first graders Gray Bunting, Logan Frostrom, Laney Hoch, Gabriella Damouni, Brady Schell, Anna Mumford and Sophia Poffenberger.
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Winners of ‘15 ‘Light up the Pines’ contest announced (Jan. 15, 2016) The winners of the 2015 “Light up the Pines” outdoor display contest, sponsored by the Ocean Pines Association and Choptank Electric Cooperative, have been announced. Twenty-one homes, which were decked out with lights and other decorations, participated. Guest judges from Choptank chose the winners in three of the contest’s four categories, including “Top-Notch All-Around,” “Most Creative” and “Most Lights.” The “People’s Choice” winner was decided by popular vote via email and the Ocean Pines Facebook page. The home of Caryn and Justin Horn, located at 29 Liberty Street,
was the winner in the “Top-Notch AllAround” category. The home of Ann Holtz, located at 10 Leigh Drive, won in the “Most Creative” category and the home of Lee and Barb Phillips, located at 76 Ocean Parkway, won in the “Most Lights” category. The “People’s Choice” winner was also 29 Liberty Street. More than 2,000 votes were cast in this category, the most ever. The winners in each category received a $50 gift certificate to The Cove at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club and a $25 Choptank electric bill credit. All contest participants received two free LED lightbulbs courtesy of Choptank.
The winners of the 2015 “Light up the Pines” outdoor display contest, sponsored by the Ocean Pines Association and Choptank Electric Cooperative, have been announced. The home of Ann Holtz, located at 10 Leigh Drive, won in the “Most Creative” category.
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(Jan. 15, 2016) The Worcester County Commission for Women has kicked off a new initiative called “Empowering Women Scholarship.” This scholarship will be awarded in May to two Worcester County women to further their education. In an effort to raise funds to support this scholarship program, the Friends of the Women’s Commission are selling 100 raffle tickets at $25 for a chance to win cash and gas cards. Every month between January and June, two tickets will be drawn. The first-prize winner will receive $50 in cash and the second prize will be a $25 gas card. Both winning tickets will be placed back in the hat for another chance to win. Participants can win as many times as their ticket is drawn. On June 21 during the Worcester County Commission for Women meeting, the final two tickets will be drawn. The first prize will be $300 in cash and second prize a $50 gas card. To purchase raffle tickets, contact Nancy Fortney at 410-726-0169 or Michelle Bankert 410-213-1162.
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Jennifer Ranck named Worcester Co. library director
(Jan. 15, 2016) The Worcester County Board of Trustees announces that Jennifer Ranck has been named as the new library director. Ranck is a proven leader in Maryland’s public library community who brings a wealth of experience to her new role as director. “This is an exciting time for public libraries, as we have become the learning centers for our communities,” Ranck said. “It is an honor and a privilege to be part of this outstanding organization. I look forward to continuing to work closely with the talented staff and library board to serve our local community well.” A graduate of Stephen Decatur High School, Ranck earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Elmira College and a Master’s degree in Library and Information Sci-
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ence at the University of Pittsburgh. Ranck joined the Worcester County Library team in summer 2013 as deputy director. She took on the role of acting director in June 2015, following the retirement of Mark Thomas. Prior to joining Worcester County, Ranck served as director of the Somerset County Library system. Learn more about the programs and services at the Worcester County Library by visiting www.worcesterlibrary.org.
(Jan. 15, 2016) Start the year off by thanking a veteran for his or her service with a Valentine card. For the 16th year, cards will be sent to four veteran rehab medical centers to thank them for their sacrifices and to let them know they are loved, appreciated and not forgotten. All area schools, clubs, businesses, organizations and individuals are invited to participate with purchased cards (no youth cards), but homemade cards are particularly appreciated. No postage is necessary, and the card is addressed to “A Veteran.” Through the generosity of Linda Dearing and the Copy Central staff, the cards, plus some candy, will be delivered to Charlotte Hall
Veterans Hospital, Baltimore Rehab Center, Baltimore VA Medical Center and Perry Point Hospital. Drop-off locations are: Shamrock Realty Group, 11049 Racetrack Rd., Ocean Pines; Copy Central, Cathell Rd., Ocean Pines; the Ocean Pines Library, the Ocean Pines Community Center and Recreation and Parks, and other locations as they become available. The deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 27. For information, call 410-641-8138 or email worcester.row@verizon.net or call 443-614-3957 or email louetta@mcclaflin.com. This project is sponsored by Caring for America, a mission of the Republican Women of Worcester County.
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Maxwell Marks of Berlin graduated on Dec. 16 from the U.S. Army Signal Corps school. He was a member of Charlie Company, 551st Signal Batalion, 15th Regimental Signal Brigade at Fort Gordon, Ga. after 18 weeks of cyber communications. His first assignment will be at Fort Campbell, Ky. He will join the 2nd brigade 502nd Air Assault infantry for the 101st Airborne. His training will help establish lines of communication in wartime scenarios. Marks is a 2007 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and 2011 from Salisbury University.
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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AEAmerican Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / 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. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 120th Street, Food Lion Shopping Center, 410-723-2500; 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out. Fast delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Ocean City’s most famous sub and pizza shop since 1959. An OC tradition where a sandwich is a meal, serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater. com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $-$$ / VMC-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 / $$$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. Like us on Facebook. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COACHES CORNER, 74th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-723-2468 / $ / V-MCDIS/ No reservations required / Children’s menu / Open 7 days a week, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Happy hour, 6-7 a.m. Serving breakfast all day and lunch. Our restaurant offers casual dining atmosphere for families. Family owned and operated, everything home made from our white egg omelets to fresh squeezed OJ. ■ COINS, 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100 / www.coinspub.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Our restaurant offers a casual dining atmosphere for families. Best crab cakes in town, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything homemade. Happy hour 3-6 p.m., 6 days a week and early bird 4-6 p.m., daily specials. Closed Mondays. ■ DOUGH ROLLER, South Division Street & Boardwalk, 410-289-3501; 3rd Street & Boardwalk, 410-289-2599; 41st Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-9254; 70th Street & Coastal Hwy, 410524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s Favorite Family Restaurant for 35 years! Great kid’s menu. Day-
ton’s Boardwalk Famous Fried Chicken now available at 41st and 70th St locations. Off-season special pricing and online ordering now available at both Coastal Highway locations. Visit our website for more information. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Something for everyone. Our menu features appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second Season & Daily Dinner Specials. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine In, Carry Out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN, 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS / www.foxspizzade.com / $-$$ / 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. ■ GROTTO PIZZA, 14th Street on the boardwalk, Ocean City 443-664-2617 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s newest spot to watch people on the boardwalk, indoor dining and deck dining. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. 125th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250-1234 / Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Grotto Pizza is a family casual dining restaurant that specializes in award winning pizza and hospitality. The full menu includes pizza, pasta, sandwiches, subs, appetizers, salads, beer, wine, cocktails and Grotto Gelato. Takeout available. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Seafood, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / We have proudly served Ocean City, Maryland for over 40 years. Known for All You Can Eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HOOTERS, Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Open daily at 11 a.m. Delicious burgers, garden salads, wings and signature seafood entrees. Large parties welcome. Happy hour daily. Carry out available. Year round location. Live entertainment on weekends. Call for private party information. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 /
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www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant is proud to serve delicious, beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites. Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 2 a.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ KY WEST BAR & RESTAURANT, 5401 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-664-2836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ky West is becoming the local's fine dining and casual fare destination. Ocean City's best veal chop, the freshest seafood and great pasta dishes. Our experienced chefs deliver the finest in cuisine nightly. Ky West has a fine dining side, as well as a beautiful bar best described as New York funky chic. Whether you chill out on our sofas, hang in the bar, or grab a table, Ky West will provide excellent food & drink for a great dining adventure. ■ MIONE’S PIZZA & ITAILIAN RESTURANT, Route 50 (Tanger Outlets), West Ocean City 410-213-2231 / www.mionesoc.com / $ / V-MCAE-DIS / Beer, wine / Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Come and enjoy family New York style pizza, subs and pasta. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Eat in or carry out. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s newest spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving lunch and dinner in relaxed casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day and all night every day available at tables and bar. ■ ROPEWALK - A FENWICK ISLAND OYSTER HOUSE, 700 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0153 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Closed until Feb. 5. Taking Valentine’s Day reservations. ■ SEASONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000 / www.carouselhotel.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 711 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., featuring a wide variety of entrees, seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ SHRIMP BOAT, 9924 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City 410-213-0448 / shrimpboatoc.com / $- $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / Steamed crabs and shrimp. Full menu featuring homemade soups, salads, seafood appetizers, fish and shrimp tacos, crab cakes, sandwiches, seafood dinner entrees, burgers and wings. Fresh seafood market with daily shrimp specials.
■ SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full Bar / Family friendly. Open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.; Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. Locally sourced, freshly prepared. Award-winning brick oven pizza, steaks, seafood, chicken and veal selections. Daily lunch, happy hour and dinner specials. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$-$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Enjoy lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare in the Skye, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Amazing views of Ocean City, the ocean and bay with spectacular sunsets overlooking Sunset Island. Celebrate happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with great food and drink specials. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / The Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht Club in a gorgeous bayfront setting, specializing in coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Open Thursday at 4 p.m. for dinner. Open FridaySunday at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch buffet. Friday and/or Saturday, live entertainment. Sunday brunch buffet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy Hour Thursday-Sunday, 4-7 p.m. ■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Huge menu; something for everyone. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. The best happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ TONY LUKES, 33rd Street, Ocean City 410524 0500 / www.tonylukes.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our restaurant offers authentic cheesesteaks, roast pork and chicken cutlet sandwiches, burgers, salads and desserts at family friendly prices. Eat in and carry out. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round. An elegant oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily 7:30am to 9:00pm (Fri & Sat to 10pm). Also featuring Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season. ■ VINNY’S PIZZA & ITALIAN GRILL, 25th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 410-3903713 / www.vinnyspizzaanditlaiangrille.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / Serving lunch and dinner. Our restaurant offers authentic Italian food featuring subs and fabulous authentic Italian entrees. Hand tossed, made from scratch pizzas. Family friendly, eat in and carry out. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Old World saloon-type feel, Whisker’s is famous for its Certified Angus®burgers and delicious casual fare, as well as its entertaining atmosphere and photo lined walls of famous and infamous “whiskers.” Enjoy flat screen TVs to watch your favorite sports. Call for hours.
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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.
FRI. Jan. 15 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, JR. — Performing Arts Center, Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 7 p.m. Admission costs $15 for adults and $12 for students. Info: Paulette DeRosa-Matrona, 410-251-1402 or opyouththeater@yahoo.com. EAST COAST COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN’S & AQUACULTURE TRADE EXPO — Ocean
City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seminars, fishermen gear, equipment and more. Admission cost is $15 per day. Info: www.marylandwatermen.com.
Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-524-7994.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO —
INDOOR PICKLEBALL CLINIC — Ocean
Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Jan. 15 and 22, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Beginner and advanced beginner clinic for all ages. This sport combines elements of badminton, tennis and pingpong. Cost is $10. Info: 410-641-7052 or www.oceanpines.org.
LAPTIME — Berlin library, 220 N. Main
St., 10:30 a.m. Children, two years and younger, will be introduced to stories, songs, games and finger plays. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-6410650.
STORY TIME ‘ANIMAL SILLIES’ — Ocean
Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. For 2-5 year old children. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-2084014.
BERLIN BOOK OF THE MONTH — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 1 p.m. Featuring “Ordinary Grace” by William Kent Kruger. Info: 410-641-0650.
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3 p.m. Learn how to begin your child’s education at home. Info: 410524-1818.
EARLY LITERACY BEGINS AT HOME —
Featuring “Gift from the Sea” by Anne Morrow Lindbergh. Monthly reading selections based on women. Info: 410208-4014.
SAT. Jan. 16
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, JR. — Performing Arts Center, Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission costs $15 for adults and $12 for students. Info: 410289-2800; 800-626-2326; or Paulette DeRosa-Matrona, 410-251-1402 or opyouththeater@yahoo.com. EAST COAST COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN’S & AQUACULTURE TRADE EXPO — Ocean
City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seminars, fishermen gear, equipment and more. Admission cost is $15 per day. Info: www.marylandwatermen.com.
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This 30th annual show will feature local and Mid-Atlantic artists and crafters displaying their original hand created work. Admission is $5 for adults and free to children 12 and younger. Info: www.ocshows.com.
NAUTICAL & WILDLIFE ART FESTIVAL —
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN DINNER — New Hope United Methodist
Church, Willards, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Menu includes mashed potatoes, greens, string beans, macaroni and cheese, beets, biscuits, dessert and coffee. Cost is $12 for adults. Carry-outs available. Info: 410-543-8244 or 443235-0251.
BUILD IT! — Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 10 a.m. to noon. Hands on constructive free play for children 18 months and older. Info: 410-957-0878.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $5 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices. Info: 410524-8196.
FARMERS MARKET — White Horse Park,
301 Market St., 3:30 p.m. Children, ages 8 years and older, will learn how to draw, paint and create with artist Dale Rohl. Info: 410-957-0878.
239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. Info: 410641-7717, Ext. 3006.
Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m.
side Railroad Club, Clayton Crossing,
THE ART STUDIO — Pocomoke library,
WOMEN TALKING ABOUT WOMEN — Ocean
MODEL TRAIN DISPLAYS — Delaware Sea-
32422 Royal Blvd., Dagsboro, Del., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., year round. See five layouts. Info: Bill Ziegler, wjziegler1@verizon.net or 302-5370964.
SUN. Jan. 17
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, JR. — Performing Arts Center, Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 3 p.m. Admission costs $15 for adults and $12 for students. Info: 410-289-2800; 800626-2326; or Paulette DeRosa-Matrona, 410-251-1402 or opyouththeater@yahoo.com. EAST COAST COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN’S & AQUACULTURE TRADE EXPO — Ocean
City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seminars, fishermen gear, equipment and more. Admission cost is $15 per day. Info: www.marylandwatermen.com.
Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This 30th annual show will feature local and Mid-Atlantic artists and crafters displaying their original hand created work. Admission is $5 for adults and free to children 12 and younger. Info: www.ocshows.com.
NAUTICAL & WILDLIFE ART FESTIVAL —
ITALIAN DINNER — Church of the Holy
Spirit, 10001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 4-6 p.m. Catered by Carrabba’s, the feast includes Chicken Bryan, Penne Pomodoro, Caesar salad, Focaccia breadsticks, iced tea, lemonade and coffee. Desserts available for $1. Tickets cost $12 and are available at the church. Info: 410-723-1973 or Monica, 443-2358942.
FOOD MINISTRY COLLECTION — The Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County will collect non-perishable food, toiletries and paper products at the South Fire Station, 911 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 1-3 p.m. Supplies will be shared with a local food ministry. Info: 410-641-8553. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — Atlantic
General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, noon to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients. Info: Rob, 443-783-3529.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS #169 — At-
lantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Group is a 12-step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. No initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 weekly. Info: Bett, 410-202-9078.
SUNDAY NIGHT SERENITY AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Woodlands in
Ocean Pines, Independent Living Apart-
ment Building, 1135 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 7:30 p.m. Berlin Fire Hall, 214 N. Main St., 7:3010:30 a.m. Menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, waffles, biscuits, cereals, coffee, milk and juice. New for January are scrapple and fresh fruit. Cost is $9 for adults, $7 for carry outs, $5 for children ages 5-12 years and free to children 4 and younger.
ALL-U-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET —
MON. Jan. 18 DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF WORCESTER COUNTY MEETING — Ocean
Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, the third Monday of each month. Coffee at 9:30 a.m. followed by 10 a.m. meeting. Dr. Timothy Dunn, Professor of Sociology at Salisbury University will speak about immigration. All women are welcome. Info: 814-3222119.
GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION — Ocean
Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30-4 p.m. The group meets twice a month to discuss both classic and modern reading selections. Info: Lisa Outten Harrison, 410-632-3970. Berlin group No. 169, Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING —
SOCIAL 1 1/2 — Bethany United
Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. Christian social club for those 50 and older are welcome to enjoy games, activities, bike rides, prayer and friendship. Info: 410-641-2136 or Bethany21811@gmail.com.
DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Chorus,
Sweet Adeline’s, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. Info: 410641-6876.
TUES. Jan. 19 STRONG WOMEN IN BUSINESS - WORCESTER NETWORKING LUNCHEON — Ocean
City Chamber of Commerce, 12320 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, noon to 1:15 p.m. Liz Skibie, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments, will discusss “Five Money Questions for Women” and setting financial goals and strategies for saving. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunch. The course is free. Pre-registration required: Lisa
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CALENDAR Twilley, ltwilley@marylandcapital.org or 410-546-1900; or www.marylandcapital.org by Jan. 18.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP — Berlin
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Berlin, 11 a.m. to noon. Support group for caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients. It meets the third Tuesday of each month. Open to the community. Info: Heather Cormack, 410-641-4400, Ext. 6123 or Kenneth Lewis, 410-208-1701 or 410430-4818.
ZOO TO YOU! — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 10:30 a.m. Children, 2 to 5 years old, can check out the animals that live at the Salisbury Zoo. Info: 410-6410650. GENEALOGY SEMINAR: RESEARCH TIPS & TRICKS — Ocean Pines library, 11107
Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Thomas Dempsey will discuss U.S. Census research, including tips to search around the missing 1890 U.S. Census. Pre-registration required: 410-2084014.
PLAY TIME — Pocomoke library, 301 Mar-
ket St., 10:30-11:30 a.m. For infant to 5 year old children. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-957-0878.
PAINTING WITH WATERCOLOR —Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 1-3 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 19 and 26. Twopart class to learn to paint with Jan Coulbourne. All supplies included. Register: 410-524-1818. WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING — Ocean Pines library,
large room, 11107 Cathell Road, 5-6:30 p.m. Open to the public and women of all ages are invited. The group is seeking volunteers for short-term assignments such as grant writing, fundraising and event planning. Info: L. Eloise HenryGordy, 443-235-3124. Berlin group 331, Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5:30-7 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: jeanduck47@gmail.com.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING -
candy, brownies, coffee and hot tea. Girl Scout cookies have also been donated. Walk-in donors welcome or schedule an appointment: www.DelmarvaBlood.org or 888 8-BLOOD-8.
RETIRED NURSES MEETING — Ocean
Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 3 p.m. Carolyn Moore from Peninsula Regional Medical Center will deliver a presentation on “Humor is the Best Medicine.” There will be a 50/50 for the scholarship fund. Guests welcome. Info: Gale, 410208-1590.
HYPERTENSION CLINICS — Sponsored by
Atlantic General Hospital and takes place at Walgreens, 32979 Coastal Highway, Bethany Beach, Del., 10 a.m. to noon and at Walgreens, 37088 W. Fenwick Boulevard, Selbyville, Del., 1-3 p.m. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268.
MARYLAND VA REPRESENTATIVE — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs representative is available to offer outreach services to veterans and their families on the third Wednesday of each month. No appointment necessary. Info: 410-713-3482.
Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, noon. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. Info: dillon128@aol.com.
THURS. Jan. 21
PINE’EER CRAFT CLUB MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Refreshments at 9:45 a.m., business meeting and planning session at 10 a.m. No craft this month.
ZUMBA — Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 1 p.m., Thursdays, Jan. 7-28. Get your groove on and get fit. Register: 410-957-0878.
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Science, art and imagination for 3 to 7 year old children. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-2084014.
YOUNG & RESTLESS ‘SPACE TRAVEL’ —
side Railroad Club, Clayton Crossing, 32422 Royal Blvd., Dagsboro, Del., Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m., year round. See five layouts. Info: Bill Ziegler, wjziegler1@verizon.net or 302-5370964.
LEARN TO MAKE A TOOTHBRUSH RUG —
MODEL TRAIN DISPLAYS — Delaware Sea-
BINGO — Every Wednesday at Ocean
City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street and Sinepuxent Avenue, rear of the Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Food is available. Open to the public. No one allowed in the hall under 18 years of age during bingo. Info: 410-250-2645.
WED. Jan. 20
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY — Meets every
Dockside Hall, 4001 Coastal Highway, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Everyone who signs up to donate at the OC Cares Blood Drive receives a chance to win a flat screen TV, as well as other prizes. Many local businesses will be providing free refreshments to donors in the canteen including pizza, donuts, chocolates and
ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE - WOC
STORY TIME ‘SNOWFLAKES’ — Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-6323495.
Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, 5 p.m. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. Info: dillon128@aol.com.
BLOOD BANK OF DELMARVA BLOOD DRIVE — Ocean City convention center,
munity Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7:30 p.m.
PLAY TIME — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For infant to 5 year old children. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-5241818.
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB — Meets every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by dancing 6:30-9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Info: 302200-DANCE (3262).
ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE - WOC
BAYSIDE BEGINNINGS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Ocean Pines Com-
Wednesday at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. Info: 410-641-7330 or www.kiwanisofopoc.org.
OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING — Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, 6 p.m. Info: 410-641-1700 or kbates@taylorbank.com.
Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 2 p.m. Toothbrush rugs get their name from the tool used to create them and resemble that of a braided or crocheted rug. Register: 410-641-0650. Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 2 p.m. Make your own root beer and syrups. Info: 410-957-0878.
HOMEMADE SODAS AND SYRUPS —
FARMERS’ MARKET — Urban Nectar,
10019 Old Ocean City Boulevard, Berlin, 3-6 p.m. Featuring local in season produce, gluten free and gluten full baked products, eggs, honey, kettle korn, natural pet treats, soaps and more. Info: 410713-8803.
BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday,
Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, Del., 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-4369577; Kate, 410-524-0649; or Dianne, 302-541-4642.
CHAIR AEROBICS — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Community Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 1-2 p.m. Free will offering appreciated. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Senior Adult Ministry. Info: 410-524-7474. COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean Pines library, 11107
Cathell Road, 11 a.m. Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. Info: 410-2518163.
ONGOING EVENTS DIGITAL DROP IN — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., during January. Get help with your new e-reader or tablet. Drop in anytime, any day or schedule an individual tutorial: 410-641-0650. COMPUTER AND E-READER INSTRUCTION — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway. Staff offers individual computer or E-Reader instruction by appointment: 410-524-1818.
MAKE AND TAKE CRAFTS — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, all through January. The Craft Cart contains supplies to make: picture frames, jewelry and other artwork. Make what you like and take what you make. For teens. Info: 410-524-1818.
WSW SUPPORT GROUP — OC Office, 12216 Ocean Gateway, Unit 1500, West Ocean City, 1 p.m., third Wednesday of each month. Info: Mary Henderson, 410-213-1177. FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES — Temple Bat
Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin, every Friday, 7:30 p.m. A reform Jewish Synagogue. Info: 410-641-4311.
AUMC THRIFT SHOP — Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City. Now open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 410289-4458.
POSITIVE OUTLOOK THRIFT SHOP — Positive Outlook Thrift Shop, 12637 Ocean Gateway, Trlr 2, West Ocean City, Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located next to Seaside Christian Academy behind White Marlin Mall. Info: 410-2516971. Sponsored by OC Baptist Church. Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road. Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Accepting donations of gently worn clothes and small household items.
THE SHEPHERD’S NOOK THRIFT SHOP —
DIAKONIA THRIFT SHOP — Used to be Mine, Route 611 and Sunset Avenue, Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Newly expanded and redecorated. Furniture, clothing, toys and linens. Info: 410-213-0243. Crossword answers from page 48
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Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
****CARPENTER/DRYWALL WANTED**** **********TOP PAY********** ***FOR THE RIGHT PERSON*** Reputable Contractor is looking for a Professional Carpenter/Drywall to serve the Delmarva area. 401K, Health Benefits, Bonuses and Plenty of Overtime if you want it. Clean Criminal Record & Driver’s License is required. Drug Free Environment. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. Call 443-497-1953
Lacrosse Coach
Worcester Preparatory School, a coeducational college preparatory day school serving over 500 students in grades PK-12, is currently seeking a Middle School Girls Lacrosse Coach. Minimum of 2 yrs. experience and CJIS Background Screening required. Contact: Matt McGinnis 410-641-3575 or mmcginnis @worcesterprep.org
Rental Agent
CENTURY 21 New Horizon is seeking a full time Rental Agent. Must have a MD Real Estate License and experience in vacation rentals. Must have good computer skills, excellent customer service and be able to handle stressful situations. Must work weekends and have reliable transportation. Please send resume to kimm@century21newhorizon.com
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Schell Brothers in Rehoboth Beach, DE is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our creative and dynamic marketing team responsible for all aspects of design innovation, development and execution. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years’ experience, in-depth knowledge of the latest Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign) on a MAC platform, be well organized, self-motivated and eager to learn.
Please visit our website for more information and to apply online:
www.schellbrothers.com or forward your resume and salary requirements to Wendy Nussbaum:
wendy@schellbrothers.com
Come Join Our Winning Team!
The Carousel Group will be holding a Job Fair on Tuesday, February 2nd from 10am to 5pm for the following seasonal positions: Night Auditor Reservationist Front Desk Clerk Housekeeping Inspector Room Attendant Houseperson Laundry Attendant Security/Guest Services Maintenance Recreation Attendant Hostess/Cashier Banquet Service Staff Restaurant Server Bartender Line Cook We are looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. If unable to attend the Job Fair, email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check. Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE
HELP WANTED Hiring RN’s & GNA’s
All shifts. Please stop by to fill out an applications or fax your resume to 410-6410328. No phone calls, please. Come and find out why we are the area’s only CMS 5-Star rated skilled nursing facility.
Hiring experienced caregivers with extensive availability, weekends required. Must have vehicle, pass drug & background checks. Call office Mon.-Fri., 9a-3p
410-641-0902
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Somerset Jewelers Two retail jobs, experience please. Dunes Manor Hotel location - FT/YR. Apply in person. Boardwalk - FT season/ PT winter. Flexible hours. Apply 412 South Boardwalk, weekends or mail resume P.O. Box 512, OC, MD 21843.
MODEL CASTING
for South Moon Under
Female applicants must be 5'8" or taller and fit a size 2 dress and size 25 jean. Male applicants must be 6' or taller and fit a size 32"-34" pant.
All applicants must be of legal working age. Work permits required for anyone under the age of 18. Email your name, contact info, age, height and sizes with a head shot and full length shot to: models@southmoonunder.com. We will contact you if you fit the criteria.
Thank you for your interest.
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Year Round, Full/Part Time: Laundry (wash room), Room Attendant (van will pick up in Salisbury), Housekeeping House Staff, Hostess, Bartender, AM Food Runner, Servers (PM, Banquet), Banquet House Staff, Maintenance Mechanic
Free Employee Meal and Great 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
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Coldwell Banker School of Real Estate is offering Licensing Classes Now SPACE IS LIMITED
Contact Kelley Bjorkland at 410-723-6063 or kelley.bjorkland@cbmove.com or visit www.CBRBSchool.com Nothing in this document is intended to create an employment relationship. Any affiliation by you with the Company is intended to be that of an independent contractor agent. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC
Long-Term Rental with great views of Bay off 94th starting 3/1. 3 BR, 3 1/3 BA + Bonus Room. 3 Decks, Garage, W/D, Dishwasher, Private Parking. $1,700/mo. + utilities. No pets. 252-722-3401
YR North OC 1BR Condo. Partially furnished. $800/mo. plus utilities. No pets. No smoking. 443-783-4554 Hiring For Year Round
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Employment Opportunities:
RENTALS
Full-Time Maintenance Position
Worcester Preparatory School is seeking a full-time 12-month maintenance employee. Applicant must have experience in the maintenance, care, and cleaning of a large building and be able to perform minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs. Experience in the operation of small tools is required. Candidate must be able to crawl, stoop, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and dexterity to perform all required tasks indoors or outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures. CJIS Background Screening required. Heather Parsons Director of Human Resources 410-641-3575 ext. 146
YR 1BR/1BA Close to North OP. $850/mo. Security and electric. DW, W/D and pool. $975/mo. Util. included, plus premium cable TV (2) included. Security deposit. Call 410-430-5819.
2BR/1BA Condo for rent on 28th St. Fully Furnished. $995/mo. Call 312-618-2000. For video visit http://youtu.be/fW3O3j-30II.
Ocean Pines YR, 3BR/2BA, Fireplace. W/D, screened porch, storage shed. $1,100 plus utilities. No pets/No smoking. Good Credit. 301509-6515
RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $175 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764
WINTER WEEKLY RENTALS Pool Front Rooms $170. Efficiencies $190. 2BR Apartments $275. Burgundy Inn 1210 Philadelphia Ave. 410-289-8581
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Winter Rental. Large Master BR w/private bath. Share common areas. No pets. Smoke outside. All utilities included. $125/wk. 443-8802486 North Ocean City 2BR/2.5BA Townhouse on the water. Eat-in kitchen, Fireplace, W/D. Dock w/lift. $1,200/mo. Call Karen 443-880-5727.
2BR/1.5BA Mobile in Bishopville. Unfurnished. No pets/ no smoking. Includes heat and air. $1,000. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-3525555.
YR, 2BR Condo, 142nd St. Available now! $975/mo. + utils. Winter Rental - 2BR/ 2BA 142nd St. $500/mo. + utils. Call John 410-7268948. 2BR/2BA Fully Remodeled, Bright Furnished House in WOC. Near Harbor. Potential studio in loft. Vaulted ceilings, fireplace & deck. Optional Y/R $1230/month includes water. 240-620-3040
3BR/2BA Remodeled Mobile. Waterfront. $1,000/mo. Not including utilities. Call Howard Martin Realty, 410352-5555.
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YR, Oceanside, Mid-Town, 4BR/1BA Apt. - Ocean view, plenty of parking. Great location! $1250/mo. + utils. 1 mo. sec. deposit req’d. 443-8802486 YR, Large 5BR/4BA Apt. Off 104th St., $1600/mo. + utils. 1 mo. sec. deposit req’d. Sleeps 12. Walking distance to stores and mall. 443-8802486
OC Winter Rental - 1 Bedroom Efficiency Apt., 47th St., fully furnished. $750/mo. Utilities and cable included. 443506-2738
ROOMMATES ROOMMATES
YR/Seasonal OP House. 2 rooms available. Shared bath $550/mo. Includes utilities/ WiFi. Just move in. Pets ok. No smoking. Professional females. 410-208-3570
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Ocean View, Delaware. Room to Rent in a clean, modern 3BR/2.5BA. 60” TV, WiFi + all utilities included. $450/mo. Shortterm ok. 443-669-3303.
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Salisbury 3BR/1.5BA. Fully Remodeled 2-story w/basement. $129,900. New HVAC, fully hardwood flooring, W/D, deck, FP, cedar closet, garage. Request photos - a must see! 240-6203040
AUCTIONS
The contents of mini storage units will be sold at public auction. Units to be auctioned; B11-B12-B16B18-B23-B31-B39-B75B43-B44-B47-B64-B66B82-B84-B94-L20-O16O43-O49-O106-O135-S97S26-S53-S119-S207-S309. Units are being sold due to non-payment of rent. Common items in units are, household items, furniture, tools, fishing equipment, paintings, antique and vintage items. Date: SATURDAY, January 16, 2016 Time: 9AM #1 Starting @ Berlin Mini Storage (Rt. 346) #2 Continues at OC Mini Storage (Rt. 50) #3 Finishes at OC Mini Storage (Rt. 611) Terms: CASH ONLY! Auctioneer: Tom Janasek
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SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 12508 DEER POINT CIRCLE BERLIN, MD 21811 CASE NUMBER 23-C-15-001448 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Dolores B. Maternick and Chester Maternick, Sr., recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 5588, folio 344, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863 on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 5588, folio 344, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4545, folio 329. The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property. The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title. TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $33,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within ten (10) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 4.25000% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or
private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. Defaulting purchaser also agrees to pay the Substituted Trustees’ attorney a fee of $250.00 in connection with the filing of a motion to resell. In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit. Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-1/14/3t _________________________________ Stern & Eisenberg Mid-Atlantic, P.C. 9411 Philadelphia Road, Suite M Baltimore, MD 21237 410-635-5127
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12812 W. HOPETOWN LA., UNIT #B16 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from David G. Steeley, dated December 1, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4611, folio 70 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on FEBRUARY 1, 2016 AT 3:00 PM ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit Number 16B, known as “Marsh Harbour Condominium”, together with the
perpetual exclusive easement to use Boat Mooring and Boat Mooring Space No. 17. and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $92,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within 10 days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser fails to settle within the aforesaid ten (10) days of ratification, the purchaser relinquishes their deposit and the Sub-Trustees may file an appropriate motion with the court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed with the Court in connection with such motion and any Show Cause Order issued by the Court and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper or Order by certified mail and regular mail sent to the address provided by the purchaser and as recorded on the documents executed by the purchaser at the time of the sale. Service shall be deemed effective upon the purchaser 3 days after postmarked by the United States Post Office. It is expressly agreed by the purchaser that actual receipt of the certified mail is not required for service to be effective. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement the deposit shall be forfeited to the Sub-Trustees and all expenses of this sale (including attorney fees and full commission on the gross sales price of the sale) shall be charged against and paid from the forfeited deposit. In the event of resale the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property regardless of any improvements made to the real property. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate of 4.50% per annum from the date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the SubTrustees. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges/assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for the costs of all transfer taxes, (including agricultural transfer taxes, if applicable), documentary stamps and all other costs incident to settlement. Purchaser shall be responsible for physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss from the date of sale forward. The sale is subject to post sale audit by the Noteholder to determine whether the borrower entered into any repayment/forbearance agreement, reinstated or paid off prior to the sale. In any such event the Purchaser agrees that upon notification by the Sub-Trustees of such event the sale is null and void and of no legal effect and the deposit
returned without interest. If the Sub-Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or good and marketable title, or the sale is not ratified for any reason by the Circuit Court including errors made by the Sub-Trustees, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without any interest. Steven K. Eisenberg, Paul J. Moran, Sub. Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-1/14/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE BOARDWALK ONE CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. 23-C-15-1514 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction on the Boardwalk in front of the condominium building, located at 1st Street and the Boardwalk, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016 AT 11:00 am Units 104 106 201 205 209 209 305 501 504 604
Time Intervals 32 37 36 39 25 29 28 35 36 31
Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Boardwalk One Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Condominium Declarations and By-Laws recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale,
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PUBLIC NOTICES such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation taxes, transfer taxes, the 2016 maintenance fee, and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-1/7/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 6507 WHITESBURG ROAD SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Michael W. Cunningham, dated July 14, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4801, Folio 138 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $144,000.00, and an original interest rate of 4.500%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on January 26, 2016 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $18,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. At the Substitute Trustees’ discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, if a corporation or LLC, must produce evidence, prior to bidding, of the legal formation of such entity. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in
the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees for the Substitute Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if the Substitute Trustees have filed the appropriate motion with the Court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Randall J. Rolls, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-1/7/3t _________________________________
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 101 BURLEY ST. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 7, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5033, Folio 347 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $160,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.25% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 26, 2016 AT 3:36 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $15,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtain-
ing physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-1/7/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 734 OCEAN PKWY. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Timothy E. Huntsberry, dated February 23, 2009 and recorded in Liber 5212, folio 190 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 15, 2016 AT 1:15 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Tax ID #03040410 and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 $28,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 59232. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com
OCD-12/31/3t _________________________________ 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. JAMES PRETE ROXANNE PRETE 110 Upshur Lane Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-15-001297
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 4th day of January, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 110 Upshur Lane, 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 1st day of February, 2016, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 25th day of January, 2016. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $142,420.00. 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-1/7/3t _________________________________ 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. JEFFREY A. HEBDITCH CAROLINE FALLS-HEBDITCH 9400 Coastal Highway, Unit #1101 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C15001041
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 31st day of December, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 9400 Coastal Highway, Unit #1101, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 1st day of
February, 2016, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 25th day of January, 2016. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $205,040.00. 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-1/7/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Wendy Marie Reeling and Russel Scott Reeling Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C15001079
NOTICE ORDERED, this 5th day of January, 2016 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 10220 Ruffian Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 8th day of February, 2016 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 1st day of February, 2016, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $323,545.61. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-1/7/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 15-13 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 15-13 (Public Safety - Public Safety Radio Coverage Code) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Lockfaw, Mitrecic and Purnell on December 15, 2015. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: Public Safety Article - Subtitle II - Public Safety Emergency Radio Coverage. (Repeals and reenacts this Subtitle to update regulations regarding in-building emergency radio coverage in compliance with
the International Building Code and the National Fire Protection Association Code and in conjunction with the Worcester County Emergency Radio System Replacement project; provides that these regulations shall be referred to as the “Worcester County Public Safety Radio Coverage Code”; defines the purpose and intent of this subtitle to ensure uninterrupted operation of Worcester County’s wireless communications systems and to provide that new buildings are constructed in a manner which does not interfere with Worcester County’s wireless communications network; defines the countywide scope of these regulations, including the municipalities, subject to modification within any municipality; provides for severability of this Subtitle to preserve the Subtitle as a whole should any section or provision be declared unconstitutional or invalid; assigns administration of this Subtitle to the Worcester County Department of Emergency Services and enforcement of this Subtitle to the appropriate building or fire code official; defines the terms and acronyms used in the Subtitle; establishes general provisions, including radio coverage determinations, qualifications of personnel, permit requirements, annual certifications and required notifications; and establishes violations and penalties for violating the provisions of this Subtitle, including misdemeanor violations, civil infractions, other remedies and defining offenders.) A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 15-13 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 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-12/31/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 15-14 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 15-14 (Zoning - Nonprofit Environmental Organization Offices in the E-1 Estate District) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Lockfaw, Mitrecic and Purnell on December 15, 2015. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-203(c)(10). (Repeals and reenacts this subsection to permit by special exception in the E-1 Estate District nonprofit environmental conservation and land preservation organization offices in addition to public and private noncommercial
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PUBLIC NOTICES cultural, social and recreational areas and centers, including parks, playgrounds, beaches, community centers, country clubs, swimming pools and golf courses but excluding summer camps, marinas and boat landings; establishes minimum lot requirements for lot area, lot width, and front, side and rear yard setbacks; requires all outdoor swimming pools, including outdoor deck and patio areas, and locker areas to be located at least two hundred feet from any perimeter property line or public road right-of-way.) A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 15-14 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 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-12/31/2t _________________________________
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2016 At 7:00 pm To consider amending Code section 110-2 Definitions: To add the definition (Water Related Recreational Activity) for the purpose of defining the term as it pertains to the Zoning Regulations. Water related recreational activity. Any recreational activity that is related to the use of tidal waters in their natural state including but not limited to jet skis, parasailing, sailboats, motor boats and paddle boats, but not including any amusement place, amusement attraction, amusement ride, amusement park, water slide or any ride or amusement device of any kind or description that is subject to regulation by the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation under Title 09, Subtitle 12, Chapters 62, 63, 64 and 65 of the Code of Maryland Regulations and/or Section 3-101, et. seq. of the Business Regulation Article of the Maryland Annotated Code.
NOTICE The Mayor and City Council, a public community transit service provider in Ocean City, Maryland, is offering the opportunity for a public hearing to provide citizens a forum to present views on the following proposals: FY 2017 Annual Transportation Plan (ATP). The ATP contains requests for operating funds from the following programs: Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act, which provides funds for general public transit service in rural areas; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) program, which provides funds for federally required para transit services for persons with disabilities. In addition, capital funds will be requested for the following items: ITEM Replace twelve (12) 40’ heavy duty buses Replace two (2) ADA para transit vans Replace seven (7) 35’ heavy duty buses with 40’ heavy duty buses Purchase Automated Passenger Counting system for transit vehicles Preventative maintenance and repairs to include parts and labor for rolling stock Replace parking lot light fixtures with LED retrofit energy efficient units Preventative maintenance for Bus Wash System Purchase Bus Surveillance System for Transit Vehicles Remove the blacktop in the two transit lanes at the south end Transit Center and replace with concrete Purchase three (3) complete man door units for the north and east side of the bus barn Purchase training materials to meet FTA/MTA guidelines Preventative maintenance for transit facility overhead doors Purchase transit station benches TOTAL CAPITAL REQUEST:
TOTAL $5,611,200 $136,622 $3,273,200 $300,000 $600,000 $90,000 $48,000 $500,000 $122,000 $3,000 $6,500 $20,000 $20,000 $10,730,522
A Public Hearing will be held upon request. Requests for a Public Hearing must be in writing and will be received until 4 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2016. Requests for a Public Hearing and/or other written comments should be sent to the following address and clearly marked “Public Hearing Comments”: Ocean City Transportation 204 65th Street, Building E Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Written comments can also be emailed to: bconnor@oceancitymd.gov In the event it is requested, a Public Hearing will be held on: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 301 Baltimore Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 If special assistance is required at the Public Hearing, contact Ocean City Transportation, Administrative Assistant, at 410-723-2174 prior to 4 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2016. OCD-1/14/4t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION (FILE #16-14100001) No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing. Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairman announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates. For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM E. ESHAM, III, ATTORNEY OCD-1/14/2t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Construction of Animal Control Shelter Addition Snow Hill, Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the addition of a shelter roof on the rear of the Animal Control build-
ing located on 6207 Timmons Road, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Interested bidders are requested to attend a pre-bid inspection meeting to be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at the site location at 6207 Timmons Road, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. During the Pre-Bid Inspection Meeting the project scope and Bid Documents will be discussed to answer any questions that Bidders may
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PUBLIC NOTICES have. Any questions must be submitted in writing to Ken Whited, Maintenance Superintendent, at kenwhited@co.worcester.md.us by 2:00 pm EST on February 1, 2016. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM EST, Monday, February 8, 2016 in the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Animal Control Shelter Addition" in the lower lefthand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the County Engineer 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. All inquiries shall be directed to Susan Rantz, Animal Control Officer, 410-632-1340 srantz@co.worcester.md.us and to Ken Whited, Maintenance Superintendent kenwhited@co.worcester.md.us or by fax - 410-632-1753. Email correspondence is encouraged and will be binding. OCD-1/14/1t _________________________________
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Design of Operations Building at the Ocean Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting proposals from ArchitecturalEngineering Design Firms for design of a new Operations Building to be located on the site of the Ocean Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), 1000 Shore Lane, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811. Proposal packages and proposal 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, or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Interested firms are requested to attend a Pre-Proposal Meeting to be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at the site location at 1000 Shore Lane, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, February 8, 2016 in the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Proposal for Design of New Operations Building, Ocean Pines
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16325 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF KATHRYN FOSTER WHEELEHAN Notice is given that J. Harrison Phillips III, 115-72nd Street, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on December 28, 2015 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Kathryn Foster Wheelehan who died on November 23, 2015, 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 28th day of June, 2016. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. J. Harrison Phillips III 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: January 14, 2016 OCD-1/14/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16366 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JANE A. GARCIA AKA: JANE ANN GARCIA Notice is given that John Peter Garcia, 21882 Midcrest Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630, was on January 08, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Jane A. Garcia who died on December 10, 2015, 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 8th day of July, 2016. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. John Peter Garcia 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: January 14, 2016 OCD-1/14/3t _________________________________
Commentary
Hoaxers should feel some fear too
If things weren’t already weird enough in this country, now we have some loser, or losers, finding amusement in making bomb threat phone calls to a number of schools in the region. We can only suppose there isn’t much going on down in the basement, where these calls probably originated. Otherwise, this individual or individuals might be doing something more productive, such as working or even going to school. But no, gone are the days when prank phone callers dialed a number and asked “Is your water running?” and then advised the phone call recipient that he or she had better go catch it. Now, rather than being merely annoying, we have devolved into a nasty bunch that has concluded, however unconsciously that might have happened, that any individual, group or society that doesn’t recognize our inflated senses of self-worth ought to be punished. What other reason can there be? It’s too simplistic to assume that things were done simply for purposes of entertainment. It has to go deeper than that, assuming that the perpetrator or perpetrators has a modicum of intelligence. What is more concerning than the indication that losers are at work here is that these pranks, if that’s what they should be called, tap into the growing national fear that everyone is out to get us. A good portion of the blame for our increasing paranoia belongs to our national political dialogue, which strives to build fear to shape public opinion. The national media, particularly television, also is at fault, however inadvertently, for making the world seem so much smaller than it really is. And the Web and social media? Like that certain brand of coffee, they’re chock full of nuts. Did all these things join to encourage the hoaxers to act? Probably not. More likely is that they thought it would be amusing to scare parents, students, teachers and administrators because of their own personal incapacities. We hope they are caught and sent to prison, and that they will feel some fear of their own as they wait for that to happen.
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When it came time this week for the president and his opponents to tell me what I think, I punched the television remote on what I thought was the correct listing, but quickly discovered that I was mistaken. In my own defense, I can see how anyone might think “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation” referred to the State of the Union address and the rebuttal. I could tell you I’ve watched most of these addresses over the years and move on to some other topic By of discussion, but I would be Stewart lying, which I prefer to leave Dobson to the professionals. The fact is, I’ve never watched any of these televised events, not because I don’t care, but because if I wanted to sit around for an hour and a half and listen to people argue about who did or who ought to do what, I’d schedule a family dinner. At a family dinner, at least, both the address and rebuttal are immediate, honest and succinct: “You’re an idiot.” “No, you’re an idiot, pass the potatoes, please.” The way I see it, the job of politicians is to convince us to worry about things we know nothing about, and then propose to fix those things by means they know nothing about. After all, if they did have all the answers, they wouldn’t need to pay advisors to come up with them. To look at it another way, a politician hears from people about what to do, then hears from other people about how to do it, and then hears from yet more people about whether the first or second groups are out of their minds. I’m sure we’d all be better voters if we had a staff as well.
“Who are you going to support for president in the next election?” “I don’t know yet. I’m waiting to hear from my staff economist.” Some people will argue that great leaders surround themselves with great advisors, which makes me wonder if Gen. Washington, in crossing the Delaware River in 1776, turned to one of his aides and asked, “Do we go right or left?” Besides, taking advice can be tricky. Here’s a real example: copies of the famous painting of Washington’s crossing have been censored a number of times, most recently in 1999 in a Georgia school, where people complained that the artist painted Washington’s watch fob too close to you-knowwhere. This, advisors suggested, might cause people to think that it either wasn’t quite as cold that night as we’ve been led to believe or that the general was somewhat unorthodox in pointing out the route to his helmsman. “General, general! Is that an iceberg ahead?” “Shut up and row. I’m just winding my watch.” Granted, our situation is much more complicated in today’s world, thus necessitating the need for more advice on how to address the various issues that arise. As it happens, I get my best advice from Crazy Eddie the dog, who is straight and to the point. “Crazy Eddie, what should I do, vote Republican, Democrat or independent, support immigration, oppose immigration, negotiate or intervene, or chase squirrels?” “Bark.” Which, translated means, “It’s easier to chase a squirrel than to sort through the nuts.”
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Letters to the editor Senior care facility thanks participants
Editor, On behalf of the staff at Home Instead Senior Care, a provider of nonmedical home care to seniors in their homes, we wish to thank everyone who participated in our “Be a Santa to a Senior” program. Through the generosity of those who purchased the gifts, this year the program was able to bring joy to the lives of 358 seniors in our communities during the holiday season. We would also like to thank our community partners who helped supply the names of deserving seniors, as well as those that provided space for our Gift Trees. Those partners include Apple Discount Drugs, Snow Hill Pharmacy, Ocean Pines Community Center and Salisbury Chamber of Commerce, along with MAC Area Agency on Aging, Worcester County Commission on Aging, Worcester County Department of Social Services and Worcester County Health Department. We thoroughly enjoyed working with all of them and appreciate their help in making this wonderful program a success. We can’t wait until next year.
Corrie and Don Boger, co-owners Home Instead Senior Care Berlin
Coastal Hospice raises $91,000
Editor, I would like to personally thank all of the angels who contributed so generously to Coastal Hospice’s annual “Be an Angel” fundraiser. Our wonderful supporters — 1,156 of them — contributed nearly $91,000 to help fund the charity care we provide. Last year, Coastal Hospice cared for 1,096 patients and families in the four counties on the Lower Eastern Shore and provided more than $650,000 in charity care to patients who lacked the resources to pay for the care they desperately needed. The average gift this year was nearly $77, which will have a significant impact on the care Coastal Hospice provides. For example, $75 can pay for one month of medical equipment for a patient at home. We sincerely thank everyone who generously donated to our “Be an Angel” drive. Alane K. Capen President Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care Salisbury, Md.
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LC Director Cowger: Our services are not changing By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Jan. 15, 2016) Fearful that licensees may abandon ship earlier than the expected stop dates of Sept. 30, 2016 for wholesale and June 30, 2017 for retail operations, county Department of Liquor Control Director Bobby Cowger on Dec. 11 sent a note on county letterhead reassuring customers that services will not change in the interim. “By now,” the letter opens, “you may have read in local newspapers that there are politicians who feel very strongly that the county should no longer be involved in trying to maintain a wholesale/retail business in the alcoholic beverage industry.” A source at the liquor control board and at least one sitting county commissioner agree that Cowger was referring not to the county commissioners, but to Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan, Del. Mary Beth Carozza and Sen. Jim Mathias — all vocal critics of the current DLC structure. County PIO Kim Moses said the county considers the issue closed, confirmed no administrative action had been taken against Cowger and declined further comment. “We fought hard, and always with the best interest of the licensees,”
Cowger wrote. “Though the department now only exists until the majority of vote rules to execute the exit strategy, we want you to know that we are still here for your needs until the end.” Cowger then wrote “our services are not changing.” The first stage of the exit strategy released to the public in December requires a change in state law to allow for appropriate liquor licenses for private package stores. When the new legislative session in Annapolis began on Jan. 13, no legislation to this effect had been prefiled with the state, yet the county voted to send a letter to the state-level officials requesting the rule change. The next stage is to scale back both retail and wholesale operations, and finally to encourage private sector investment in existing county stores by adding a self-fulfilling sunset clause disallowing new package goods stores from opening within 10 miles of a county store. The hope is to encourage entrepreneurs to invest in the county assets before starting from scratch. The county commissioners decided to evaluate the plan and make adjustments, but no schedule of the timeframe has been mentioned in recent meetings.
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