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County clears path for developments along Route 50 Design recommendations, not requirements, created

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Jan. 20, 2017) The road to expanded development along the Route 50 corridor got shorter at a public hearing Tuesday after the Worcester County Commissioners approved changes to the commercial design guidelines that govern construction along the gateway to Ocean City.

The most significant of these is that the design guidelines that have governed major development along the gateway to Ocean City since 2009 ‘We came out will be exactly with two good that — guidelines documents that — rather than rereflect comprise quirements.

In presenting and what’s best the recommendafor the county.’ tion of a task force appointed Deputy to consider the Director of design plan upPlanning date, Deputy DiPhyllis rector of Planning Phyllis Wimbrow Wimbrow told the commissioners that the group had been meeting since last February.

On the task force were David Disk, John Peters, Keith Fisher, Mark Cropper, Marlene Ott, Elbert Davis, Merry Mears, Steve Engel and Wayne Lambertson. In addition to Wimbrow, planning commission staff member Jennifer Keener and County Attorney Maureen Howarth were part of the meetings.

“We came out with two good documents that reflect comprise and what’s best for the county,” Wimbrow said.

The design guidelines apply to commercial development projects totaling 10,000 square feet of gross floor area or significant building additions to existing properties.

“Generally throughout the docuSee GUIDELINES Page 3

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OC one step closer to natural gas Sandpiper main crosses bay to resort last weekend after delays; conversion planned

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Jan. 20, 2017) After working non-stop last weekend, Sandpiper Energy has succeeded in running its natural gas main across the Isle of Wight Bay to First Street.

In the past few months, residents saw crews from Sandpiper Energy crews laying a new gas main downtown that will eventually allow resort consumers to convert from propane to natural gas.

“Natural gas is one of the safest, cleanest and most affordable energy options,” said Shane Breakie, the director of natural gas energy services for Chesapeake Utilities, the parent company of Sandpiper. “[It’s] in abundance and the commodity cost is expected to stay low for the near future.”

Installation plans for the main began over a year ago, and construction was first slated for early 2016. However, it was delayed by permit issues, which pushed back construction to October 2016. Breakie said that now that the natural gas main has been installed, Chesapeake Utilities will begin the process of switching the island’s distribution system from

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Sandpiper Energy’s natural gas main has connected from West Ocean City to First Street and St. Louis Avenue in Ocean City.

propane to natural gas service.

“Over 350 customers in Ocean City have already been contacted to begin the survey process,” he said.

However, the utility company realizes that there will be limitations because of the summer season.

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Guidelines kept practical, not ‘idealistic’

Continued from Page 1 always our priority. With over 3,500 accounts in Ocean City and time constraints related to the tourist seasons, we anticipate the process take a few years,” Breakie said.

Switching to natural gas also will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 3,500 tons per year, according to Chesapeake Utilities representatives. That is equivalent to taking 600 cars off the road.

Environmental impact aside, Ocean City residents could also see savings when the natural gas conversion is complete.

“The Maryland Public Service commission has recently approved a plan that will gradually reduce Sandpiper’s delivery service rates over the next six years,” Breakie said.

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“While this was a very cooperative, open and mostly civil arrangement, certainly there were some exchanges that were more lively than others, but at no time was it really combative,” he said. “Nobody got everything they wanted, but I’m confident that the entire task force feels comfortable making these recommendations to the commissioners.”

Cropper said the design guideline changes would encourage and support economic development in the county while preserving the documents’ goals.

“While there are many previsions that previously were mandatory and are not now, they weren’t eliminated for the sake of elimination,” he said.

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Wimbrow admitted that despite initial apprehensions, her concerns were assuaged over the course of the deliberations.

“One of the major changes, I think one that was most desired, were changes to the waiver requirement,” she said. “We removed the previous standard, which was very rigorous.”

Under the new guidelines Wimbrow said the planning commission could approve alternative building or site design features if deemed to meet or exceed standards.

“They’re not getting away with not giving us anything,” she said.

Attorney Mark Cropper said the task force looked at the guidelines, “from a more practical, pragmatic perspective as opposed to an idealistic perspective.”

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Under the updated design guidelines, Wimbrow said a more collaborative approach is sought that encourages project designers to “incorporate elements of one or more” of the architectural traditions.

Bertino questioned the move to relinquish control, to which Wimbrow conceded there would be less power for the county.

“We changed it from a mandatory document to one that is more voluntary, but heavily encouraged,” she said.

Bertino wondered if less restrictive guidelines would result in new buildings less in keeping with the area aesthetics.

“Well, ‘heavily encouraged’ doesn’t mean jack if you want to build something and you don’t have to follow guidelines,” he said. “Is there a concern on your part that you could end

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Continued from Page 1 ment, the mandatory nature of the document with regulations of items was changed to voluntary,” she said.

“Where specific language was included in the document that quoted the zoning code, we changed it to simply a reference to the zoning code.”

The previous design guideline standards required commercial development projects to meet one of three building styles traditional to Worcester: agricultural, seaside and town center.

“We clarified that the three architectural traditions … are not meant to be exclusive but to serve as guidance,” she said. “We removed wording that stipulated that franchise architecture had to be modified.”

Commissioner Chip Bertino asked for clarification regarding the relaxation of design guidelines for corporate or franchise businesses.

“That had been a big bone of contention that franchise architecture is in many cases a form of signage because it is easily identifiable,” Wimbrow said.

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Beached seal brings swift response from Nat. Aquarium Marine mammal that came to Ocean City seeking out respite from ocean swim

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Jan. 20, 2017) The sight of a migrating harp seal taking a breather on the beach in Ocean City last weekend brought a quick response from volunteers, who were intent on assuring the creature remained undisturbed.

Members of the National Aquarium in Baltimore’s Marine Mammal Wildlife Rescue and the Maryland Coastal Bays Programs Seal Stewards group monitored the scene at 135th Street prior to the seal returning to the sea overnight on Sunday.

Aquarium volunteer Chuck Erbe of Ocean View, Delaware materializes whenever a marine animal or sea turtle turns up on the beaches in Ocean City or Assateague.

“I won’t say I’m on call 24/7, but it’s very close to that,” he said. “What we do is come down and assess the situation.”

Erbe said the seal’s beach landing early Saturday morning was a behavior termed “hauling out.”

“It did get chased in the water by a dog that got too close but it came right back out,” he said.

When initially alerted, Erbe said specialists from the aquarium examined the seal to determine if it needed medical assistance.

“It looks fairly healthy from all the signs we see,” he said. “It’s doing the right things for a healthy seal. We assume it’s just exhausted right now and is just resting.”

In the mid-Atlantic region, migrating harp, grey, hooded or harbor seals will occasionally take a break for up to three days as they make a winter trek south from arctic waters.

“After 72 hours, we will look at it a lot closer to see if it has done anything that we feel is strange,” he said. “Right now, it’s doing all the normal attributes that we’re aware of for a seal.”

Erbe praised the seal steward volunteers who worked to assure the semi-aquatic traveler had a problemfree rest.

“Sandi Smith at the Center for Coastal Bays has a line of seal stewards which come out and they do two hour shifts,” he said. “They watch it during the day for us and keep people away from it. Roughly at 5 or 6 at night, once it gets dark, everybody falls back.”

Speaking from the scene on Sunday, Erbe said he would return early Monday to confirm the seal had ventured back to sea.

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Last Saturday, a baby seal opted to “haul out” and rest on the beach near 135th Street during a seasonal ocean migration. By Monday morning, the semi-aquatic creature had resumed its journey.

fully its gone back in,” he said. “If it hasn’t, we’ll do the same thing were doing today.”

Although not a common site on area shores, Erbe said a few dozen are spotted each year.

“We get anywhere between 20 to 35 from Ocean City down around Assateague to the Virginia line,” he said.

“They start coming down in mid-December and by the end of March or the beginning of April, they’ve headed back up.”

Like most of nature’s creatures that live a subsistence lifestyle, the seals are simply following the food chain, Erbe said.

“They’re solitary and don’t travel in a lot of packs like dolphins,” he said.

Until the exhausted seal can recharge, Erbe said volunteers would be on hand to educate anyone strolling by on the situation.

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“They are trained to know what to say and what to tell people about them,” he said. “They do carry diseases, so we don’t want anybody getting too close and catching a disease.”

Erbe said there are strict protocols for anyone who encounters a beached seal.

“If we had to pick one up and it went to the aquarium for whatever, being emaciated or if it got bit by a shark … it goes to a care center, it doesn’t go right to the aquarium,” he said.

“Even when they come to check it out and do a work-up, anybody from the aquarium is quarantined for 48 hours.”

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Councilmen criticize internal communication Four elected officials not aware of award for Cymek, launches transparency talk

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Jan. 20, 2017) An apparent communications problem in City Hall is irking at least two City Council members, who not only are wondering why they haven’t been alerted about agenda changes, but also learned on Tuesday that the city had honored a former councilman the day before.

Although other city officials, including City Manager Doug Miller, had known for weeks that former City Councilman Doug Cymek would be recognized for his two terms of service, four of the seven council members were never advised of the plan.

On Monday morning, Council President Lloyd Martin, Council Secretary Mary Knight and Councilman Dennis Dare met with Cymek to pres-

ent him with a plaque that commemorated his eight years on the council.

In the final moments of Tuesday’s regular session, Councilman Wayne Matt James Hartman said that he and the remaining councilmembers were not aware of event and that he learned of it when he saw a Facebook post with the award.

“I would have sup- Wayne Hartman ported it if the idea had come to me, and I would like to ask for a little history on this,” he told Miller.

The City Manager’s office ordered the plaque recognizing Cymek, who lost his re-election bid on Dec. 14. The plaque was delivered on Jan. 9 and Knight had arranged a breakfast to

Harassing sea animal could mean $2,000 fine, jail time Continued from Page 4 U.S. waters.

Although most people are happy to comply with mandated safeguards, Erbe said anyone who ignores the law faces hefty penalties.

“If somebody really got aggressive, we would call the police,” he said.

“They can be fined up to $2,000 and one year in jail for harassing these.”

Over his numerous years of responding to similar scenes, Erbe said he has only witnessed a few cases where people were overaggressive.

“We’re very proactive and we try to put a positive spin on it,” he said. “We don’t want to get people upset or con-

cerned, but they need to understand they need to give it space.”

The intent is to avoid frightening the creature and providing a clear access point to the sea, Erbe said.

“If you were out here on a surfboard, we would ask you to move left or right just to leave this area open,” he said. “We do have power behind us and we’re not afraid to call, but we don’t want to do that.”

Anyone who spots a seal, or other marine animal, on the beach is asked to contact the National Aquarium’s Stranding Hotline at 410-576-3880 or Maryland’s Natural Resource Police at 410-260-8540.

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present him with the award, Miller said.

Hartman said all it could have taken was a mention in Miller’s weekly notes to the council or an email to explain that Cymek did not want the entire council present. He added that it made him look “foolish as a councilperson” to not be kept in the loop about this award.

“I always hear references to the council past and the divide,” Hartman said, referring to the continuously split decisions of a few years ago.

“When I hear that something like that had taken place, it’s disappointing to me.”

Knight told Hartman that she would take responsibility for the confusion and apologized for not running it by the full council.

“I said, ‘let’s get breakfast with the old crew’… and Councilman Cymek didn’t know we were presenting something to him. He’s the kind of man who didn’t want to stand here and have us all do something,” she said. “I assume that once you do something nice, they would appreciate it. If I have an idea like that again, I will share it with all of you.”

Hartman still insisted that when a councilmember makes a request of the city manager, it should be shared with the rest of the council.

In a meeting two weeks ago, Miller asked the council postpone a sched-

uled hearing on whether to buy the Second Street lot so concerns expressed by Dare could be discussed in closed session the following week.

Miller’s request, which caught Hartman off guard, was made at the behest of Martin, who said he was not made aware of Dare’s concerns until after he had set that night’s agenda.

Communication also appeared to break down over the Recreation and Parks Commission agenda, which Hartman chairs and for which he sets the agenda. Last week, he listed on that agenda an update on removing the baseball backstop at the Third Street field. It was removed without his knowledge, and then was brought up Tuesday night when Miller said the removal topic had been addressed.

“No one had the consideration to fill me in,” Hartman said. “I’m using the words ‘disappointed’ and ‘speechless’ lately. When will it end?

“I’m asking the city manager to remember that there is seven of us,” he added. “When three people are included and four are left out – that’s dangerous. That’s not a healthy policy.”

Councilman Matt James echoed Hartman’s concerns, especially as it related to an agenda item being removed without the commission chair’s knowledge.

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Sale for $2M lot inked with unanimous vote Former councilman shares concerns of amount of land council bought in recent yrs.

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Jan. 20, 2017) Despite an acrimonious discussion during first reading, the Ocean City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to purchase a lot on Second Street for $2 million and to use it, ostensibly, as the new location for the Whiteside tram facility now situated on South Division Street.

The potential purchase of the 35,500 square-foot lot was formally introduced during the Jan. 3 session, At the time, City Manager Doug Miller had asked to postpone the first reading until certain concerns were addressed.

In particular, Councilman Dennis Dare had reservations about how traffic on Philadelphia and Baltimore Avenues could make it more difficult for the trams to get to the Boardwalk.

Those concerns were resolved in closed session, apparently, since the council did not discuss them during the Jan 17 session.

During public comment segment on Tuesday, former councilman Vince Gisriel said he agreed with Dare’s earlier comments about traffic. He also issues had with the

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Works complex downtown. Is that the best use for the Whiteside property? I don’t believe so,” Meehan said.

“It can be made available for future development or expansion for the parking garage at some point. But for now, it could be used for surface parking - and generate $90,000 in revenue, far more than parcels in the west.”

Finally, Meehan said that it was determined to be the best location for a maintenance facility since it was not a high cost and in the right zoning district.

“We also believe that with further discussion how to make it work with the tram traffic and to put trams under the roof,” he said. “When you weigh all these things, it makes sense to purchase these properties.”

Councilman Wayne Hartman added that the council is also open to potentially selling city acquisitions in the future.

“We did start a discussion on property best suited for disposal that could realign with our true needs,” Hartman said to Gisriel.

With that said, the vote on the ordinance for the land purchase via bond sale revenues passed 7-0. The Second Street lot would be paid off with a bond of $1.6 million over 10 years. The city would pay $400,000 out of the FY17 budget and annual payments would be $181,881.

Council ‘can do better as group’ Continued from Page 5 manager to operate in an honest and cohesive manner where councilmembers can communicate and not form small coalitions. I think recently that’s been happening more,” James said.

“We don’t want to become a divide and conquer group, but I think that if

there’s not an improvement with our communication, that’s how we’ll be perceived.”

Martin replied that the council will strive to improve internal communication.

“Sometimes good intentions don’t happen the right way, but we’re all a

team and we’re committed to the town,” he said.

In the final words of the meeting, James said he wasn’t trying to single out one specific example of disconnect but did see room for adjustments.

“As a group, we can do better,” he said.

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Seacrets, Balt. Ave. priorities for AVL system Transit staff, OCPD, officials work to give camera access to streamline bus service

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Jan. 20, 2017) Operations Manager Steven Bartlett says that adding few more camera footages on his monitor of the Auto Vehicle Locator (AVL) system would help expedite the bus deployments in Ocean City.

“We want to look up Baltimore Avenue from North Division Street, and we want to look down South on Baltimore Avenue to Ninth Street,” Bartlett said, who mans the AVL system to monitor trams and buses as they cruise the boards and the streets.

“Seacrets would be the other great priority. This would just be a bus monitoring thing and nothing more.”

Since summer, city officials and staff on the Transportation Commis-

sion have been talking about granting the transit staff access to 26 cameras that Ocean City Police control to improve the bus monitoring system. The AVL system, using 12 cameras in all, can show how many buses and trams are out so that Bartlett can send out additional ones for assistance. The AVL system uses nine cameras on the streets and three on the Boardwalk.

Last week, the Transportation Commission discussed the ‘wish list’ for seven additional locations. Public Works Hal Adkins several of the locations would depend on connectivity issues and the OCPD’s latest informational technology project.

“The police are asking more cameras, but no one knows where they’re planned for yet. But right now if they need to do an investigation, they need viewing rights,” Bartlett said. “We’re looking for new technology so that we can piggyback on it to help us out and make the buses even more efficient.”

Green Team takes on exterior insulation debris issue in OC Options floated by city staff, contractors include permits, containment, new material

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Jan. 20, 2017) All States Construction Company will be working with Ocean City Environmental Engineer Gail Blazer to reduce pollution caused by insulation materials.

During the City Council’s “Green Team” meeting last week, Blazer proposed a protocol for construction companies to use when applying “Exterior Insulating Finishing Systems (EIFS),” which provide buildings’ exterior walls with an insulated, waterresistant and finished surface. But the problem is when contractors sand the material to smooth the surface.

“When it’s put on and not even, they have to shave it down, and that broadcasts pellets that make it look

like it’s snowing in July,” Blazer said.

She added that main concerns were containing the lightweight EFIS debris, as it drifts through the air and ends up in the city’s storm drain.

Representatives of All States Construction were invited to the commission meeting to discuss how to reduce the insulation that leaves a site.

“We do understand that we’re not going to catch every pellet, but there’s things they should be doing,” Blazer said. “We’re looking as a community to be consistent across the board and to protect the environment.”

All States Owner James Kyger agreed that there was an issue, but believed it could be best addressed through the permit process.

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Capt. Kevin Kirstein told the Transportation Commission during the Jan. 10 meeting that OCPD was working on a memorandum of understanding with Seacrets owner Leighton Moore and other business owners to possibly obtain access to the cameras. Kirstein estimated that there are 70 cameras inside Seacrets, but none facing the bus stop outside the bar.

“That is the busiest stop that exists in this town,” Bartlett said. “On a Friday or Saturday, we’re talking six bus loads going out of there, three south and three north, around 2 a.m. I station a supervisor at that bus stop when the bar closes to help load the buses properly.

Bartlett added that the supervisor would still need to be stationed outside Seacrets, but it would help monitor if additional buses are needed.

Mayor Rick Meehan asked Kirstein to focus on the Seacrets bus stop and placing a camera in the convention center lot as well last week. Kirstein also added that a camera is needed at 33rd Street since it is one of the areas for police investigations. That spot might be included in OCPD’s project as well and Adkins said that a conduit could be installed there as part of the median improvement project since that postponed.

But Bartlett and Transit Manager Mark Rickards have other priorities

on their minds.

“I put the convention center on the list because of the traffic generated from events,” Rickards said. “But I would like one on 94th Street because we turn around there.”

94th Street is a prime location for ‘flipping a bus,’ transit officials said.

‘Flipping a bus’ is sending an empty bus in one direction and picking up fares.

Aside from Baltimore Avenue southbound and northbound, another spot for potential AVL improvement is 65th Street due to traffic from the nearby Route 90 bridge.

“It’s not a ‘wish list’ for us, there’s a managed system reason for it,” Bartlett said.

Two cameras have also been added to the AVL system recently, assisting the tram deployment. Adkins reported to the Transportation Commission that viewing rights have been given to the 27th Street and Boardwalk camera and the blurred camera in the dispatch area at the dispatch at the Tram Station has been cleaned.

Bartlett and Rickards are also eyeing the camera at the pier on the Boardwalk as well.

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Inlet lot fee raised, free period cut Resolution to reduce no-pay time to 20 minutes focuses on traffic congestion issues

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Jan. 20, 2017) The Ocean City Council approved new time increments for the inlet lot to reduce the amount of change and time spent at check-out, despite a clear divide on reducing the free parking grace period from a half-hour to 20 minutes.

Last week, the Transportation Commission endorsed altering the paid parking time increments from 15 minutes to 20 minutes to expedite the check-out process for summer 2017. That would mean an hour would cost $5 and each additional 20 minutes would cost another $1.

Vehicles with handicap permits would see similar fee changes.

At the moment, the inlet lot charges $3 per hour in-season and $2 per hour during the colder months.

At the Transportation Commission meeting, Councilman Dennis Dare added the caveat that the free parking period would be reduced from a half-hour to 20 minutes and that handicap vehicles would be shorted from 90 minutes to an hour.

Breaking down the hourly rate, 21 minutes to 40 minutes would cost $1

and the next 20 minutes would cost $3.

“In an effort to increase efficiency and avoid congestion, and the ‘thruput’ of the lot, we’re considering making changes to the configuration to eliminate the need for coin change,” Public Works Director Hal Adkins said during Tuesday’s council meeting.

The council was divided on the measure for diverse reasons. Councilman Matt James wanted to keep the grace period at 30 minutes and said that he knows a ton of visitors that come to the inlet lot to pick up a quick treat from Thrasher’s French Fries or Fisher’s Popcorn.

“You can get caught in traffic just leaving the inlet lot,” he said. “I understand the reason [for this,] but isn’t a free ticket easier to process?”

Public Works Maintenance Director Tom Dy said James was correct, but all vehicles needed to exit through the booths. About 95,000 vehicles entered and exited the inlet lot within 30 minutes out of the estimated 500,000 transactions during the 2016 season.

Mayor Rick Meehan told the council that revenue was not a priority for this change, but the 20minute increments would round up charges and reduce change, and therefore time spent at the booth.

Councilman John Gehrig pointed out that keeping the 30-minute grace period but charging $2 for the

following ten minutes would have the same effect.

“That would ease everyone that this change might come and would still not impact the change,” Gehrig said.

Other councilmembers made arguments that reducing the grace period would streamline traffic, but James remained firm in his opposition.

“I just don’t like seeing us nickel and diming our visitors for an extra 10 minutes,” he said.

Councilman Wayne Hartman turned the conversation to the maximum fee for a lost ticket, which is currently $72 in-season and $48 offseason. He said that he would hate to ruin someone’s vacation over a lost ticket and pushed to reduce the summer and winter charge to $48 and $32, respectively.

Council Secretary Mary Knight briefly offered to compromise and make a motion to reduce the lost ticket charge, but rescinded that when she considered it could be cheaper for visitors to say they misplaced their tickets. Dy also assured the council that there were less than 50 instances of lost tickets.

“We never actually charged someone the full amount,” he said. “We work with the family and ask what time did they really come in.”

Ultimately, the changes passed 43, with Gehrig, Hartman and James opposed.

Council approves scanner purchase, proposals for lots City parking improvements in mind with both measures

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Jan. 20, 2017) The council voted on two measures that they think could improve Ocean City’s parking system for next summer and might ease the transition to whatever improvements are made for summer 2018.

The Transportation Commission supported a move to convert the inlet lot attendant booths to a barcode scanner system to expedite the checkout process. At the moment, the booths are currently running technology that is designed to expire after three or four years.

The cost to upgrade to a barcode scanner is $30,631, and would be paid through inlet lot revenue that was gained when the council expanded the paid parking season to April 1 to Oct. 31.

During Tuesday’s session, Councilman John Gehrig asked if this upgrade would be a one-time expense, since officials and staff are currently discussing whether or not to get rid of parking attendants entirely. Public Works Director Hal Adkins and Public Works Maintenance Director Tom Dy assured the See OC Page 10

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All State currently uses a vacuum to catch the debris on its sites, but that method only catches 85 percent of the insulation, according to company vice president Michael Coolidge. There also are fine grooves in the building that can’t be reached with a vacuum. The best method would be full-containment, or installing a scaffold or tent to catch the insulation.

“You probably lose 5 percent, but people need to know about it up front,” Coolidge said. “If a project goes to bid, the company needs to know there’s going to be scaffolding around the building.”

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Real estate agents saw spike in Worcester market last year Condos creeping back to 2007 levels, single-family homes where most growth

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Jan. 20, 2017) Worcester County’s housing market continues to recover in both average sale prices and number of sales of single-family homes and condominiums, for the most part, according to the most recent numbers provided by the Coastal Association of Realtors.

According to the CAR report, sales of single-family homes in Worcester increased about four Bernie Flax percent, with pending sales up approximately two percent and average sale prices getting a bump of around eight percent from 2015. Condominium sales increased by almost nine percent, according to the report, while prices increased seven percent.

Single-family home listings are also down around eight percent.

“Listings are down, which shows the bad times are behind us,” said Bernie Flax, Exit Realty broker and member of the CAR board. “Residential sales in Ocean Pines are looking at 2003-2004 pricing — right about the summit.”

These numbers, Flax said, caught some people off guard.

“I think it’s a lot more activity than some folks thought there should be,” she said.

Flax recently opened her own brokerage, and said she was happy with the way the market was progressing.

In 2007, before the market crash, CAR reported 595 single-family

home sales in Worcester at an average price of about $361,200, for a total of about $214.9 million in sales. That same year, 843 condos were sold at an average price of about $438,400, for a total of about $369.6 million in sales, and a grand total of $584.5 million that year.

For 2016, CAR reported 874 single-family home sales at an average price of about $274,500, for a total of about $240.9 million in sales.

Last year 1,102 condos were sold at an average price of $266,400, for a total of about $293.6 million, and a grand total of about $534.5 million this past year.

Meaning these markets are within about 10 percent, or about $50 million, of where they were before the crash.

The worst year for the single-family home market in Worcester was 2009, when 462 homes sold for an average price of about $282,100, or a total of about $130.3 million in sales. For condos, it was 2011 — 819 units sold for an average price of about $299,400, or a total of about $245.2 million in sales.

“Right now, it’s more of a seller’s market. Traditionally, this is a slow time, with people removing listings because they think no one’s looking,” Flax said. “But today’s a great day, because there’s not much out there on the market.”

Concerns about interest rate hikes, Flax said, are misplaced.

“Anyone who thinks it’s not good now can look back to the 1970s’ 18 percent rates. I don’t think you can call four percent bad,” she said.

The National Association of Realtors, Flax said, is predicting interest rates will go up this year.

The Coastal Association of Realtors echoed this statement, predicting rates as high as 4.8 percent by the end of this year.

OC staff puts request out to project prices for meters Continued from Page 8 council that this would be a onetime expense.

“This can be reused if we stay with booth operations,” Dy said.

“Barcode is the way to go.”

With that said, the council unanimously voted to purchase the barcode scanner.

The second item referred by the Transportation Commission to the council was the question of whether to seek proposals to replace the multi-space CALE meters in municipal lots and on the streets. The agreement with the equipment provider expires at the end of this month.

A proposal request would allow

the resort to take a hard look at current technology, and evaluate upgrades, Adkins said. Some more recent innovations include smartphone apps or a “pay by plate option,” where drivers would enter in their license plate number and select the time needed.

The proposals would focus on replacing the CALE machines throughout the town, excluding the inlet lot. Funding for this project had not been requested yet.

“This is a fact-finding project to see what this would cost,” Mayor Rick Meehan told the council.

The council again voted unanimously to put a request for proposal out on the market.

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Women’s March on Ocean City Boardwalk Event begins Saturday at 11 a.m. at inlet and will continue to N. Division St.

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Jan. 20, 2017) Daughters, wives, sisters and grandmothers will gather on the Boardwalk at the Ocean City inlet on Saturday at 11 a.m. to walk in support of the Women’s March in Washington D.C. The assembly is not a protest of the incoming Trump administration, said Mary Ellen Gunther, one of the

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organizers, but is intended to bring attention to many of the concerns that the Women’s March participants plan to express at that event.

“There are a lot of women’s issues, like equal pay for equal work and the environment,” Gunther said. “Living where we do, we are tuned into climate change and global warming. We are making sure those kind of issues are addressed and our voices are heard.”

The local rally was organized on Jan. 3 and began as a discussion during a Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County book club meeting.

Social media and friends inviting each other has spread the word.

“Most of us are older, I am 84,”

Gunther said. “I thought it was not a good idea to go on a three-hour bus ride and walk all day [in D.C]. We thought it would be nice to do something to support these women in Washington since we can’t be there ourselves.”

Organizers expect more than 100 women to participate in the march, which is reliant on the weather, and walkers plan to sing “God Bless America” while strolling down the Boardwalk.

Joshua Nordstrom, chair of the Worcester County Democratic Central Committee, and Jim Ireton, former Salisbury mayor, will address the crowd for a few minutes.

The Democratic Women’s Club of

Worcester County has 125 members, many of whom will be taking a bus from Ocean Pines to Washington D.C. on Saturday.

A Facebook post about the event also lists public education, health care, respect and representation on government boards and commissions as other women’s issues being highlighted by the female marchers.

After meeting at the Boardwalk, the group will march from the inlet to the plaza at North Division Street.

Participants plan to have lunch afterwards. Parking in the inlet lot is free.

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Kaden Frederick, 9, killed after being struck by prop

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Jan. 20, 2017) Tyler Barnes, 33, the operator of Ocean City Watersports LLC, was charged with negligent operation of a vessel, two counts of failing to have required safety equipment on board, renting a boat lacking required safety equipment and failure to keep records in connection with the August pontoon boat incident that claimed the life of Kaden Frederick, 9, from Howell, New Jersey.

If Barnes chooses to plead guilty to the charges, the cumulative fine would be $640, according to a Department of Natural Resources press release. He is scheduled for a hearing on Feb. 17 at 9 a.m. in Ocean City District Court.

Frederick was one of 17 people on a pontoon boat returning from a family outing on Assateague Island, and one of four riding with their legs dangling from the bow, when he apparently fell overboard and was run over by the vessel.

As he was run over, the boat’s propeller struck Frederick several times — at least once in the head.

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At the time, a nearby tour boat had two nurses, an EMT and two out-ofstate troopers aboard who immediately dove into the water and attempted to resuscitate the boy, but failed, Thomson said. Similar efforts by responding emergency personnel were also unsuccessful.

Frederick was transported to Atlantic General Hospital, though it is unclear where he was pronounced dead. He was one of 16 confirmed boating deaths in the state last year, according to Natural Resources Police spokeswoman Candy Thomson.

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Local captain preparing for ‘Wicked Tuna’ Dale Lisi returns to Outer Banks for competition with Will Hathaway and Ed Gross

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 20, 2017) Capt. Dale Lisi saw a window of good weather, so he drove his boat, Foolish Pleasures, to North Carolina on Monday to get ready for the upcoming season of National Geographic Channel’s “Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks.”

Lisi and his crew – Will “Willbilly” Hathaway and Ed “The Beard” Gross – were featured for the first time on last season’s “Wicked Tuna,” where fishermen are on the hunt for lucrative bluefin tuna in North Carolina’s Outer Banks.

They caught seven bluefin tuna and earned $33,395, good for third place out of the seven-team fleet.

Fishin’ Frenzy caught 10 tuna, winning $42,217, to land in the top spot.

Pinwheel came in second place with seven tuna, worth a total of $41,530.

Lisi found out about auditions for “Wicked Tuna” last year from a friend. Auditions began last October, and after several interviews he found out at the end of November that he was chosen for the show.

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tling a local fleet. There were seven boats highlighted – three representing the north and four the south – and it was “extremely competitive,” Lisi said.

Foolish Pleasures was a member of the south team. But, despite north and south “teams,” it was “more of a free-for-all,” he said in July. The 10episode show aired weekly from the end of July to late September.

“We had a really fun time doing the show. They did a fantastic job portraying us,” Lisi said earlier this week. “There was good sportsman-

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This will be year two of Lisi’s seven-year contract. He took the Foolish Pleasures, a 36-foot custom sportfish charter boat based out of the Ocean City Fishing Center in West Ocean City, down to North Carolina on Monday, docked it at OBX Marina, and drove back to Ocean City the next day.

Lisi is scheduled to make an appearance at the Baltimore Boat Show, Jan. 26-29. After that, he will travel back to North Carolina to prepare for the bluefin tuna fishing season.

The boat will be equipped with cameras and microphones, and as soon as the fish start biting, filming will begin, Lisi said. There was one cameraman on the boat last year, who Lisi said “became part of the team.” The cameraman was easy to work with, as were the show’s producers, he said.

Filming may run until April, depending on the bite this year. Lisi said he will do some charter trips in April and May out of North Carolina, before bringing Foolish Pleasures back to Ocean City for the summer.

“Last year [bluefin tuna] showed up early. We started the first week of February,” he said.

Hathaway and Gross will join him on the boat again this season.

Lisi said producers have not disclosed the fleet of boats participating this year, but added that there is a rumor of a new boat.

“They’ve kept us in the dark,” he said.

Despite finishing in third place last season, Lisi was pleased with the fish

he and his crew caught. They were determined to win going into the 2016 season, and are even more fired up this year.

“Obviously, we would have liked to have won,” he said. “We learned a few things that will hopefully make us first-place contenders. We learned you can’t always trust information from your competitors.”

Lisi said he fell for a trick or two, but this season, as veterans, they are a “little more schooled on what’s going on,” and know what to expect.

“We’re excited to do it again,” he said. “Everybody’s chomping at the bit right now. We can’t wait to start fishing.”

From filming last winter, through the summertime, when the show’s 10 episodes aired and even up until now, Lisi said the support from Ocean City, Virginia and even the mid-Atlantic area has been awesome.

Running charters out of the Ocean City Fishing Center from May until the late fall, Lisi said the “whole town of Ocean City couldn’t have been nicer or more supportive.”

“It makes you proud to be from Ocean City,” he said.

A number of adults and children stopped by the boat at the Fishing Center this summer and fall to meet Lisi, take photos with him, and a few fans even got autographs.

Lisi said he didn’t realized how many families watch the show, and all ages – from 4-5-year-olds to 7580-year-olds – enjoy it.

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Assawoman Brewing shutters spot on 45th Operation scraps plans for rebuilding with construction started for Starwood Hotel

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Jan. 20, 2017) While plans for a five-story hotel in the 45th Street village are working through Ocean City’s government channels, a brewpub in the same shopping center has closed its doors.

Planning and Community Development officials heard that Assawoman Bay Brewing Company’s equipment had been moved to West Ocean City as a temporary measure while construction started on the Starwood Hotel. The Planning and Zoning Commission signed off on the hotel site plan in October.

But instead of moving off-island, Assawoman Bay Brewing Company ceased operations altogether last fall.

“The [relocation] to a West Ocean City property was the initial plan, however, ownership has decided to not rebuild the brewery in the new space.” head brewer Jason Weissberg said.

The closure marks a quiet end to Assawoman Bay Brewing Company’s award winning two-year run. The business opened in July 2014 and first started selling its beer at the brewery

and attached brewpub, as well as on tap to area restaurants. It was also available at regional craft beer festivals and events.

Last April, Assawoman Bay Brewing Company started bottling its Bayside Blonde pale ale, Angry Clown Brown ale and TransPorter. TransPorter, brewed with hints of vanilla and caramel, was named top porter in the 2015 winter United States Beer Tasting Championship.

The business recently won best entry for its wheat beer Weizen Shine in the 2016 U.S. Beer Tasting Championship.

With Assawoman Bay Brewing Company vacating the 45th Street village, it remains to be seen what will be filling its place and catering to the new hotel’s customers.

The site plan, which was approved by the Planning Commission, considered the brewpub a “related amenity” to the Starwood Hotel. Under city code, a hotel with more than 50 rooms with amenities is eligible for a 50 percent parking exemption.

By that measure, the hotel’s plan now includes one spot for each of the 120 rooms and one space per 225 square feet for related amenities.

Hotel plans for 45th Street had been rejected in the past because of parking inadequacies. In 2014, the Board of Zoning Appeals denied a

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Assawoman Bay Brewing Company head brewer Jason Weissberg confirmed this week that the craft brewery has closed all operations. Meanwhile, a five-story hotel is currently under review by the Planning and Community Development department in the 45th Street shopping center.

waiver for a 20 percent parking exemption, which would have allowed 287 spaces.

Earlier this month, Planning and Zoning Director Bill Neville said he saw the hotel coming to fruition in the

near future since a hotel developer is now involved.

“We see that as a positive development,” he said.

Neville said that the permit was still in process for the Starwood Hotel.

County weighs reducing cell tower distances on highway Public hearing scheduled in February to consider zoning change cutting space in half

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Jan. 20, 2017) The Worcester County Commissioners have scheduled a public hearing for Feb. 21 to consider a proposed zoning amendment that would reduce separation distances for cell towers in heavily traveled roads and highways.

Deputy Director of Planning Phyllis Wimbrow said the amendment was submitted on behalf of the Columbia-based Cellco Partnership, operating under the Verizon Wireless moniker.

“This application seeks to amend the zoning code to allow for greater flexibility for cell towers in areas where currently you have to be at least 1,000 feet from any home, except in situations where you have a non-conforming use,” she said. “In this situation, we’ve got high demand transportation corridors.”

Wimbrow said the Maryland State Highway Administration maps such corridors, which are defined as state highways with an average daily traffic volume exceeding 10,000 trips per day.

Currently the only area roads that meet these criteria are routes 50, 90, 13, 113 and a portion of Route 589, Wimbrow said.

The proposed zoning amendment would reduce the cell tower separation distance to not less than 500 feet near heavily-frequented roadways, but would require a special exception from the county Board of Zoning Appeals.

Wimbrow said the change has received a favorable recommendation from the county planning commission.

“This proposed amendment was reviewed by the planning commission at their meeting earlier this month,” she said. “They concluded that there is a need for greater flexibility in this distance and agreed there is demand for greater cellular capacity that’s growing exponentially.”

By her estimation, Wimbrow said, in the ever-evolving digital age data demands will continue to increase.

“People have so many devices now that require Wi-Fi or are cellular capable,” she said. “You can have six or seven in a single car.”

The public can comment during a public hearing at the commissioners’ meeting in Snow Hill on Feb. 21.

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United Way releases Maryland poverty report Worcester data from 2014 reveals about 31 percent facing financial challenges

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Jan. 20, 2017) A report issued Jan. 9 by the United Way found that 31 percent of Worcester County residents are in financial purgatory of sorts — they earn more than the federal poverty level, but less than the cost of living.

The percentage was not as bad as it was in the other two lower shore counties, with Wicomico at 35 percent, and Somerset County recording the highest number in the state at 53 percent.

The household income threshold for those under 65 as defined in the report is $40,000 for Worcester and Wicomico and $45,000 in Somerset

County. Over-65 household income is $30,000 for Worcester and Wicomico, and $25,000 in Somerset.

The report was gathered from data collected in 2014, based on a pilot program in New Jersey and later expanded to 15 other states, including Maryland.

Called ALICE, short for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, the project attempts to quantify the households in this population.

The report defined a “survival budget” for the county for single adults and a family of two adults, one toddler and a preschooler. For Worcester, a single adult needs to make an hourly rate of $9.52 just to afford food, housing, transportation, health care, taxes and miscellaneous expenses. The family rate for the same headings, plus childcare, is an hourly wage of $25.51.

COMMISSIONER BRIEFS

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Jan. 20, 2017) During its meeting Tuesday the Worcester Commissioners approved a grant fund application for updates to the Coastal Bays and Chesapeake Bay Critical Area programs, a bid for refuse collection, along with a bid request for sewer line maintenance.

Critical Area updates The commissioners approved a grant application request seeking state funding to finance efforts to update the Atlantic Coastal Bays and Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Program ordinances.

Bob Mitchell, Worcester Environmental Programs director, said the task has taken longer than anticipated.

“We’ve been delayed by the state continually tweaking and changing their regulations year after year,” he said.

Mitchell said he feels confident the bureaucratic process is at a point where updates can be formulated.

To that end, Mitchell is seeking funding to hire consultants who have experience with similar code updates in other Maryland Critical Area jurisdictions.

“This process will potentially give us the opportunity to comprehensively combine both our Atlantic Coastal Bays and Chesapeake Bay codes into a single ordinance,” he said. “This will greatly assist our property owners, contractors, and surveyors by combining two very heavy ordinances into a single, streamlined, and more functional document.”

Mitchell will apply for $20,000 through the Department of Natural Resources CostSmart Communities program, which has previously provided funding for similar objectives in Dorchester and Somerset counties.

Refuse bids The commissioners accepted a bid request for Worcester’s 2017 refuse collection service from Bennett Waste

of Fruitland at a yearly cost of more than $21,000.

John Tustin, county director of Public Works, said four bids were received, with the best offer being submitted by the county’s current vendor, Bennett Waste.

“Their two-year price is actually lower than their current pricing,” he said.

Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw asked if refuse collection could be done in house.

“Have you looked into the possibility of the county doing this itself?” he said.

Tustin said the numbers don’t add up to make that economically feasible.

“At a cost of $21,000 a year that’s less than one employee,” he said.

This is not including the cost of purchasing required equipment, Tustin added.

In the end the commissioners agreed to lock into the rate offered by Bennett Waste for a five-year period at a total cost of more than $109,000.

The most recent unemployment figure for Worcester County, April 2015, is 10.5 percent. Somerset County’s is 8.1 percent and Wicomico’s rate is 6.5 percent.

Therefore, according to these figures more than two in five Worcester and Wicomico residents are experiencing some degree of financial hardship, compared to more than three-fifths of Somerset residents.

Seniors make up 29 percent of Worcester’s figures, 38 percent of Wicomico’s and 42 percent of Somerset’s.

The counties were also rated on housing affordability, job opportunities and community resources, rated on a scale of good, fair and poor.

Worcester scored a ranking of “good” on housing affordability, and earned “fair” marks in the other two cate-

gories. Wicomico did slightly better, with “good” rankings in housing and employment, but “fair” in community resources. Somerset had a “fair” ranking for housing, and “poor” in the others.

As for the municipalities, Pocomoke City has the highest percentage of ALICE or households in poverty at 56 percent, followed by Snow Hill at 47 percent. Next is Berlin at 35 percent and West Ocean City at 32 percent. Ocean City comes next at 27 percent, with Ocean Pines at the lowest rate of 19 percent.

The report noted that the data these figures are derived from represents census-designated places only, and wouldn’t match county rates, because they are often based on fiveyear averages and don’t include smaller towns.

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County Public Works Director John Tustin said the fiscal year 2016 budget included $30,000 in funding for Ocean Pines and $40,000 for West Ocean City.

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The work includes cleaning and inspection of more than 20,000 feet of sanitary sewers ranging from 6 to 10 inches in diameter.

After making a motion to approve the request for bids, Commissioner Ted Elder noted the importance of the maintenance work.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION BRIEFS

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Jan. 20, 2017) The Worcester County Board of Education discussed the following at its Tuesday meeting:

New president Bill Gordy was nominated and elected president of the Worcester County Board of Education at its monthly meeting on Jan. 17. In addition, Doug Dryden was also nominated and elected vice president.

Recovering steps Superintendent Lou Taylor said he is working closely with Chief Financial Officer Vince Tolbert to reinstate FY10 and FY11 steps in teacher salaries this year.

BES after-school program The after-school CARE Academy at Buckingham Elementary School serves more than 50 percent of second, third and fourth grade students.

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On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners welcomed newly-elected Board of Education members who took their oath of office. Pictured, from left, are Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw, BOE President William Gordy, BOE member Barry Brittingham, Commissioner Ted Elder, BOE Vice President J. Douglas Dryden, BOE member Elena McComas, Commission President Madison Bunting, BOE member Sara Thompson, BOE member Eric Cropper, Commissioner Chip Bertino, Commission Vice President Diana Purnell, BOE member Robert Rothermel and Commissioner Bud Church.

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Snow days gone All three cancelation days allowed for snow and other inclement weather have been used.

SHES digital conversion Snow Hill Elementary has embraced digital conversion with contin-

uous professional development activities to help teachers and students use the devices properly.

Digital devices have been shown to enhance engagement, conversation and collaboration in the classroom.

Students are able to receive immediate feedback and track their own progress.

School buses School board members approved

the extended use of 15 buses. In addition, eight contractors were approved to purchase a new or used bus by the end of the year.

Snow Hill High School The final interior renovation of Snow Hill High School was completed and students moved in on January 3.

This month, work will continue on the baseball and softball fields including fencing and concrete.

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OC’s Convention and Visitors Bureau cuts membership fee Rate drops to $300 before summer 2018, will jump to $350 once season starts

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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Jan. 20, 2017) Efforts to boost participation and to promote the benefits of joining Ocean City’s Convention and Visitor Bureau as marketing partners were reviewed at the Tourism Commission meeting on Jan. 9.

Ocean City Tourism Director Donna Abbott reported that the mayor and City Council had approved a renewal incentive offer of $300 before the summer season started, after which the cost would increase to $350. “There is a sales sheet we send out every year to new and retuning members,� she said. “We are seeing a pretty good clip of renewals coming in right now.�

Based on initial returns, Abbott said numerous returning business partners have embraced the discount. “Especially some smaller business that maybe would wait until later to pay their membership renewal,� she said. “We’re really hoping that early membership incentives will save time down the road by not having to send out reminders.�

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During the 2016 summer season the website was accessed more than 1.3 million times from smartphones and approximately 264,000 times from tablet devices. “I think a lot of people are using the website when they’re in town and decide what they’re going to do once they get here,� she said. “I saw a statistic released recently that 85 percent of people don’t make a decision on what they’re going to do at the destination until they get to the destination.�

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It’s the third year 35 young professionals who are considered to be making a difference in their school districts have been acknowledged by the organization. Nominations were made by current NSPRA members. “It is humbling to be nominated by my peers,� Sterrs said. “I am not sure

who nominated me. I am part of a local Chesapeake Chapter [NSPRA], Chespra, and I have a feeling it was a colleague from there.�

Each winner will receive a discount for its annual seminar in July and his or her profiles are being featured in NSPRA’s e-newsletters during a 35-week span throughout 2017.

Sterrs plans to attend the seminar in July where all honorees will be recognized.

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Shaffer promoted to assistant deputy chief of fire dept.

(Jan. 20, 2017) Ocean City Fire Chief Chris Larmore recently announced the promotion of Assistant Deputy Chief Chris Shaffer.

Shaffer, who has been an employee of the town since 1987, will formally fill the shoes of recent retiree Chuck Barton, as the fire department’s career deputy chief.

Shaffer comes from a long line of fire fighters, including his father, the late Jake Shaffer, who was a Gold Badge member of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company for nearly 30 years. His wife, Joyce, is a current member of the Ladies Auxiliary.

Shaffer began his full-time career in the summer of 1987 as a dispatcher in Communications. He obtained his National Registry Paramedic Certification in May of 1991, worked his way up the ranks, and was promoted to lieutenant in April of 2001 and assistant chief of the EMS Division in April 2008.

In September of 2016, Shaffer was promoted to acting deputy chief upon the retirement of Barton.

On Dec. 9, Larmore announced Shaffer’s appointed in the permanent role of deputy chief.

“The Ocean City Fire Department is very fortunate to have Chris [Shaffer] step into the deputy chief position,” Larmore said. “He has many years of experience within the fire service and he is a well-respected leader in the company and the Town of Ocean City.”

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Pines PD: Drugs biggest challenge Chief Massey says about 70 overdoses with 10 dead over last two years in OPA

By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Jan. 20, 2017) “Police work is different in every community – you police to the nature of your community,” Ocean Pines Association Police Chief David Massey said during budget meetings last week.

Ocean Pines, he said, is the largest residential community in Worcester County and statistics show it is one of the safest in the state. According to SafeWise.com, Ocean Pines is the sixth-safest community in Maryland.

SafeWise.com’s mission is to help potential customers make home security decisions. It released a report in August 2016 naming the ten safest cities in Maryland. Ocean Pines placed sixth. It placed ninth on the same list last year.

Massey formerly served with the Ocean City Police Department.

“Having been in Ocean City, I can tell you it’s two different environments,” he said. “Ocean City is a transient tourist community where a lot of people come and go. There’s not a lot of year-round residents.”

Police in Ocean Pines, he said, primarily deal with family issues –

things like domestic violence, theft, next fiscal year. Massey said his dejuvenile crime, minor traffic stops – partment was having trouble keeping and drugs, namely heroin. up with an increasing number of “We are a very safe community, calls, as well as recruiting and retainbut we’re not immune to the chal- ing new officers. lenges in this country. And the He said stories in the national biggest challenge that we’re seeing news played a part in that, as well as [now] is the use of drugs,” Massey the fact that Ocean Pines Police said. “The heroin problem affects salaries are on the low end in the every community.” county. The association makes up for Massey said heroin was both some of that with a robust benefits cheap – about $10package, and there 15 per hit – and ‘We are a very safe community, have been talks easy to find. offering takebut we’re not immune to the about “As a matter of home vehicles to offact, it’s more avail- challenges in this country. And ficers who live in able than pills,” he the biggest challenge that we’re the Pines. said. “We’re dealing seeing [now] is the use of drugs’ A proposed with that issue, and budget developed Ocean Pines Association once someone is adby interim General Police Chief David Massey Manager Brett Hill dicted there are dire consequences.” reallocated casino He said Ocean Pines Police were revenues, about $250,000 annually, working closely with county and state to help renovate the administration police agencies and task forces, building, which includes Ocean Pines adding, “[the problem] doesn’t start Police. Most of that money would be or stop in Ocean Pines.” Massey said used to increase the footprint and there have been about 70 overdoses quality of the police facilities. in Ocean Pines over the last two “We do a good job of keeping our years, including 10 deaths. officers as far as, they want to work “It’s a problem, but it’s a problem here. It’s a great community to work everywhere. It’s not unique to Ocean as a police officer,” Massey said. “We Pines. It’s across this country,” have a great citizen base and we’re Massey said. “We’re addressing it.” fortunate to have this community. I Police spending is projected to in- thank my stars every day that I’m crease about four percent during the lucky enough to be here.”

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(Jan. 20, 2017) The Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company recently held its annual elections, selecting new officers in various leadership positions.

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Fresh evidence in Weatherholtz case may be introduced

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Jan. 20, 2017) Following the July auction of the former OC Jamboree children’s theater in West Ocean City, workers found, and federal prosecutors are seeking to admit, additional evidence against David Weatherholtz in his child pornography case.

According to court documents recently made public, a cardboard box addressed to “Aaron Weatherholtz,” the defendant’s dog, with a return address of Weatherholtz’s mother was found within the West Ocean City property. It reportedly contained two VHS camcorder tapes, various CDs and DVDs and assorted papers.

The camcorder tapes, according to the prosecutors, contain images of Weatherholtz sexually abusing two alleged victims dating back to 1990. According to court documents, at least some of the CDs also contained images of child pornography that were not tied specifically to Weatherholtz or any of the males he is accused of abusing.

Additionally, according to prosecutors, a search warrant executed in December 2016 on Weatherholtz’s Berlin residence found online chat logs, dating back to 2010 and continuing through 2012 discussing his sexual reSee CHILD Page 21

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Religious artifacts thief sentenced Man who stole property from Jewish Center, Greene Turtle, also grew cannabis at home

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Jan. 20, 2017) An Ocean City man was sentenced last week to 16 years for a pair of second-degree burglary charges, one involving religious artifacts, along with five years for growing cannabis at his residence.

Thomas Palenchar, 41, was found guilty of breaking into the Jewish Center uptown on Coastal Highway, as well as the Greene Turtle uptown just prior to Christmas 2015.

The Ocean City Police Department was called to the Jewish Center’s storehouse at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 24, 2015. Responding officers reported finding a broken widow, a painting cut from its frame along with several broken plaques and statues. Also numerous religious artifacts had been removed.

The day before, managers at the Greene Turtle contacted police after they discovered an outside cooler had been pried open. After reviewing video footage from earlier that morning, a suspect matching Palenchar’s description was seen removing food and beverages.

Later that day, officers located a man dressed identically to the suspect

in the video, who they eventually confirmed was Palenchar.

At approximately 1 p.m. on Dec. 24, officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant to Palenchar after learning where he resided.

At the scene, officers detected the aroma of raw cannabis emanating from Palenchar’s condo, with the smell becoming overpowering when he answered the door. At that point police were able to observe marijuana within the residence and numerous items linking Palenchar to the Greene Turtle burglary.

Once inside the residence officers discovered more than 50 Jewish religious items, many made of silver or other precious metals.

As officers conducted a search of the premises, they also found 30 mature cannabis plants in a bedroom, complete with a grow tent, high intensity lighting, fans and air filtration.

State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby said the court proceedings dragged out because Palenchar was originally deemed incompetent to stand trial in August 2016 by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, but that decision was later reversed in October.

“When we sent him to the professionals who figure out these things, they determined he was not only competent to stand trial but was criminally responsible,” he said.

Palenchar was sentenced to eight years for each second-degree burglary charge, with a five-year sentence for manufacturing cannabis to run concurrently.

Oglesby said the issue of restitution has yet to be resolved and could wind up being in excess of $40,000.

“Some of these items were priceless religious artifacts that are impossible to replace,” he said. “The historical significance is well beyond our ability to determine.”

While praising the diligent work by the OCPD to uncover Palenchar’s identity, Oglesby also noted the sensitive approach undertaken by Deputy State’s Attorney William McDermott.

“Billy did a fantastic job in the prosecution and seeing the victims were treated appropriately,” he said.

“The impact on the victims was immeasurable.”

During the trial Palenchar served as his own legal counsel, a decision Oglesby said was ill advised.

“It’s never a good idea to represent yourself,” he said.

From his perspective, Oglesby said there were zero rationalizations for Palenchar’s actions.

“You shake your head at the senselessness of these types of crimes,” he said. “Hopefully the lesson is there is no place for improper behavior if it’s criminal.”

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JANUARY 20, 2017

OBITUARIES CLAYTON H. TIMKEN Berlin Clayton H. Timken, age 92, of Berlin, and formerly of Rockville, Maryland, died at home on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017.

Known as “Tim,” he was born on Wednesday, April 30, 1924, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Harold A. Timken, Sr. and Caroline Maurer Timken.

Clayton Timken He was the husband of Dorothy Boudreaux Timken, whom he married in New Orleans on Oct. 16, 1951, and with whom he recently celebrated 65 wonderful years of marriage.

Tim’s survivors include his wife, Dorothy; son, Brian C. Timken; daughter, Janet Timken Gallagher and husband, Andy; four grandchildren, Allie C. Timken, Robert B. Timken and wife, Eileen, Kelly Gallagher Cole and hus-

Ocean City Today band, Jay, and Andrew P. Gallagher; and two great-grandchildren, J. Christopher Cole and Aubrey C. Cole.

Tim is also survived by his brother, Maurice C. Timken.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harold A. Timken, Jr.; and sisters, Joyce C. Timken and Mildred Timken Meehan.

Tim graduated from Fortier High School in New Orleans, in 1942, where he was captain of the football team. Setting aside a football scholarship to Tulane University, he instead enlisted in the Navy to serve his country during World War II. Tim’s natural mechanical inclinations were soon realized and after training at the University of Missouri Packard Marine Engine School, he was assigned to maintain PT boat engines in San Diego.

Following his naval service, Tim attended Tulane University, where he played tackle on the football team and was an honored All-Southeastern

Child porn stash uncovered at former OC Jamboree site Continued from Page 20 lationship with Joe Doe 1, and sending images of the minor to others.

Weatherholtz is scheduled to begin trial in late February and is facing 16 charges related to five male victims, listed in documents as John Doe 1-5.

Weatherholtz was indicted by a federal grand jury in March 2015 on six counts: three counts of production of child pornography, one count of enticement and two counts of possession of child pornography.

In November 2016, the federal grand jury handed down a superseding indictment containing 16 counts: seven counts of production of child pornography, one count of attempted enticement, and eight counts of possession of child pornography.

Weatherholtz was arrested in December 2014 following a yearlong investigation codenamed Worcester Safety Net, a joint operation with the Sheriff’s Office and Ocean City Police Department.

POLICE/COURTS

Computer scams hit OC The Ocean City Police Department issued a release warning residents it has recently seen an increase in reports of computer scams.

Police reported victims were being contacted by an online repair company that said the victims’ computers were infected with viruses and they needed to be removed.

These victims paid the scammer hundreds of dollars through wire transfers, gift cards or a fictitious online payment system. One victim lost almost $1,000 before contacting police.

In many of the cases, the con artist then gained remote access to the computer and instead of fixing problems, other malware would be installed.

Internet crime schemes steal millions of dollars each year from unsuspecting victims across the country.

A couple of tips the OCPD has offered to spot similar scams include being cautious of unsolicited offers, because legitimate companies have no way of knowing the status of a personal computer, and to be wary if the seller only accepts wire transfers, gift cards or cash.

OCPD said to ensure a website is secure and reputable before providing a credit card number and to research the company before agreeing to the service. Most legitimate businesses will have information about their services online and feature customer reviews.

Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of a similar crime, should contact OCPD at 410-723-6610 or your local police department to file a report.

Second-degree assault Worcester County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested and charged Kerry Parents, 56, of Ocean City with second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct last week.

Police reportedly responded to a residence for domestic complaints three times in West Ocean City on Jan. 11.

During the course of the investigation, police determined Craig Tannahill, 65, and Parents were brandishing knives at one another. In addition, the couple assaulted each other, the report stated.

Tannahill was later charged via a criminal summons with second-degree assault and reckless endangerment.

Conference player. After marriage, Tim and Dot relocated to Maryland, where Tim pursued a career in quality control at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, retiring after 35 years in 1986, as assistant supervisor of Plant Services Group.

Tim loved to garden, cook fantastic southern meals for friends and family, and particularly, to craft with wood. He spent many happy hours in his basement workshop, where he built furniture and other items. He was a dedicated duck-pin bowler on the JHUAPL team, and loved to play tennis with his children.

After 48 years in the D.C. metro area, Tim and Dot settled in Ocean Pines, in 1999. He enjoyed traveling, spending time with his grandkids and great-grands, playing Chickenfoot with friends, and attending church at Buckingham Presbyterian. Tim was a true soft-spoken southern gentleman, a kind and gentle man, who deeply loved his family.

A memorial service in celebration of Tim’s life will be held at Buckingham Presbyterian Church in Berlin, on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at 11a.m. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Parklawn Cemetery in Rockville, Maryland.

Contributions in celebration of Tim’s life can be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21804.

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

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RUTH T. RILEY SCHRIDER Silver Spring Ruth T. Riley Schrider, age 85, of Silver Spring, Maryland, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.

She was born in Youngstown, Ohio and was the daughter of the late James and Rose (McCarthy) Riley.

She retired as a bookkeeper with Transit Union and was a member of Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City.

She is survived by two sons, William T. Schrider III and wife, Rita, of Selbyville, Delaware and R. Scott Schrider and wife, Angela, of Berlin; a daughter, Carol R. Hernandes and husband, Angel, of Silver Spring; a sister, Mary Foy of Arlington, Virginia; a son-in-law, Nick Brone; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Brone, and a brother, Raymond Riley.

A Mass of Christian burial wad held on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Org., 200 E. Joppa Rd., Suite 407, Towson, Maryland 21286.

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

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 21 BETTY JEAN MORRIS Berlin/Willards Betty Jean Morris, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 at the Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Milford, Delaware, she was the daughter of the late George E. Robinson and Ethel L. Timmons Robinson.

She was preceded in death by her husBetty Jean Morris band, Leonard Earl Morris, in 1984 and sons, Howard Taylor and Floyd James Taylor.

She is survived by her children, Leonard E. Morris, Jr., David Kenneth Morris and his wife, Stephanie, all of Millsboro, Delaware, and Tynita Purnell and her husband, Keith, of Berlin.

There are 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her brother, Jack Robinson of Clarksville, Delaware and daughterin-law, Cindy Taylor, of Willards, and several nieces and nephews. In addition, she leaves behind two devoted friends, Joyce Hatlee and Julia Purnell.

Ms. Morris had worked 15 years at Beebe Hospital as a housekeeper, and also for 13 years with the Harrison Group, first as a night manager,

Ocean City Today then as a night auditor. In her spare time she enjoyed reading, crocheting, cooking and putting up preserves.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Berlin.

Pastor Lucille Nichols officiated. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery in Berlin.

A donation in her memory may be made to the Betty Jean Morris Memorial Fund c/o Bank of Ocean City, 627 William St. Berlin, Maryland 21811.

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

CHARLES “CHARLIE” H. BRINKMAN Ocean City Charles “Charlie” H. Brinkman, III, 73, of Ocean City, passed away on Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 at Atlantic General Hospital.

Born Jan. 25, 1943 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Mary Barnes Brinkman Allen and Charles H. Brinkman, Jr. Charles Brinkman He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Mrs. Elsie “Jeannie” Carlisle Shaw Brinkman, seven children, nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one half brother, one half sister, numerous other family, friends, and

previous wife and mother to four sons, Carol Lacey, and husband, Keith.

He proudly served in the United States Navy as a member of the SEABEES from 1962 and honorably discharged in 1966. He was respectfully awarded the Vietnam Service and National Defense Medals.

He worked for several years as a pipe fitter with the local 420. Charlie retired in 1999 and later drove the trolley train in Ocean City and had other various city jobs.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 166 in Ocean City, Elks Club, Pikesville Gun Club, and the Moose.

A Memorial gathering to celebrate Charlie’s life will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 at 3 p.m. at the American Legion, Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Legion, Post 166. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.boundsfuneralhome.com.

JUDITH BOZMAN RICHARDSON Ocean City Judith Bozman Richardson, 76, of Ocean City, passed away Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 at her home.

Born in Salisbury on Oct. 24, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Vic-

JANUARY 20, 2017 tor and Catherine Bozman. She was a 1958 graduate of Wicomico High School.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph Furman Richardson; her daughter, Jill Richardson Paquette and her husband, Robert Paquette, Jr.; and her grandchilJudith Richardson dren, Spencer Furman Paquette and Lilly Catherine Paquette, all of Ocean City.

She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Ronnie White, of Hebron; her nephew, James White of Hebron, and nieces, Patti White, of Dover, and Judy Duitscher, of Mardela Springs.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Deanna White, of Hebron.

Her family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Arlene Deras for providing exceptional care for Mrs. Richardson over the past year.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 at Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury. Pastor Oren Perdue officiated.

Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury, Maryland 21804.

Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.

Business Psychic medium services in OPA Jessie Bloom vows to bring comfort, understanding and closure during appointment

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Jan. 20, 2017) Those looking for clarification about a situation in their life or want to connect with a deceased loved one can make an appointment with psychic medium Jessie Bloom in Ocean Pines.

“People have a certain perception of what a psychic medium does or what information we receive,” Bloom said. “The information may come through clearly or somewhat vaguely.

It all depends on what the spirit brings through and what they feel needs to be conveyed.”

Psychic readings occur when Bloom focuses her ability to read what is currently going on in the recipient’s life, which can also bring up issues from the past.

“There will always be issues from the past and present,” Bloom said.

“The future is not always certain because free will plays a huge part in KARA HALLISSEY/OCEAN CITY TODAY somebody’s future.”

Those looking for clarification about a situation in their life or who want to connect with a deceased Bloom notes how a prediction loved one should make an appointment with psychic medium Jessie Bloom in Ocean Pines. could come true if a person continues on their current path, but nothing is comfortable or close themselves will start on meditation and how intuition can change lives. for certain and a drastic change in life down.

“When your life is in turmoil or “Readings are dependent on the can alter future forecasts.

“The benefit of a psychic reading is recipient and it’s a joint effort,” you’re going through difficult times, I might be able to shed light on an as- Bloom said. “By verifying the infor- your intuition is stronger and steps in pect of a situation that is not known mation such as the identity of the to help, because you are emotionally to them or provide a better under- spirit I am bringing through allows weaker: Pay attention,” Bloom said. standing and clarify something that me to draw on and ask the spirit more “It helps in your life to be more spirihappened or is happening in their questions to get a fuller message of tually minded particularly through what they are trying to convey. Being meditation.” life,” Bloom said.

Bloom has been practicing for Mediumship is the ability to bring willing to open themselves up allows the energy to flow about a year, although she said her messages from the and makes the abilities became stronger about 15 spirits of loved ones more years ago. She is originally from who have passed ‘Having a mediumship reading reading helps connect with the spirits meaningful.”

Pennsylvania, worked in the financial on.

Bloom said she industry in Washington D.C. and “I will get im- of loved ones to realize they are pressions of a spirit, okay and in a place of peace could ask a particu- moved to the Worcester County area lar loved one to in 2003. words, images and “I wanted to follow my passion messages,” Bloom and joy. It brings comfort and come through, but closure to the recipient.’ ultimately it is up to and have always been a nurturer,” said. “I wanted to the spirit. Some- Bloom said. “This is something that be able to bring psychic medium times people want a has been a part of my family. Past people comfort and Jessie Bloom specific answer to generations on my mother’s side had closure with the something, which the ability as well. My goal for readloss of loved ones. ings is for the recipient to have a Let them know and see that there is does not always appear.

She said there are often tears as meaningful experience and take love and spiritual life after a physical death and those loved ones are al- well as laughter when a spirit brings something from it that will give them ways with them. Love and energy its personality through or a positive comfort, closure and a better understanding.” energy is picked up. never die.”

To make an appointment, call 443“What brings me satisfaction in During a psychic reading it is esor email info@ sential to be open minded, she said. doing this work is to know I have 669-3404 Verifying information Bloom receives helped someone,” Bloom said. “Hav- jessiebloom.com. Her hours are or putting messages into a better per- ing a mediumship reading helps con- Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to spective helps bring meaning to the nect with the spirits of loved ones to 2 p.m. on Nicholas Lane in Ocean realize they are okay and in a place of Pines and arrangements can be made experience.

Bloom does not receive as much peace and joy. It brings comfort and for Saturday readings. For more information, visit www.jessiebloom. information and readings are di- closure to the recipient.”

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High rent prices weigh heavily on homeownership

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Jan. 20, 2017) In a news release by NeighborWorks America, a nonprofit based out of Washington, D.C., information from its fourth annual housing survey shows how student loans and high rent-prices weigh heavily on the homeownership outlook.

The national telephone survey found nearly one-third (30 percent) of Americans know someone who has delayed the purchase of a home because of student loan debt, up from 28 percent in 2015 and just 24 percent in 2014. More than half (53 percent) of potential home buyers with student loan debt said the debt was somewhat or very much an obstacle to buying a home, down slightly from 57 percent in 2015, but above the 49 percent rate in 2014. Meanwhile, 56 percent of people said that rent is too high where they live to save enough to purchase a home.

Rising home prices and rents are especially affecting studentloan holders who want to be homeowners. When asked about their next housing choice given current market conditions, 29 percent of people with student debt said they expect to rent again, while only 17 percent of people without student debt said their next move would be to rent.

Nearly 60 percent of renters wish that their next housing move would be into homeownership.

Better awareness of down payment assistance programs and student loan debt counseling could help affordability. For example, the survey found that 71 percent of Americans are not aware of or unsure about the down payment assistance open to middle class homebuyers, up slightly from 67 percent in 2015.

In addition, 77 percent of those with student debt never heard or are not familiar with loan counseling programs from nonprofits.

Last August, NeighborWorks America launched a new training See STUDENT Page 24

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GRAND REOPENING Atlantic Health & Fitness Center in Ocean Pines recently celebrated its 10-year grand reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The group is pictured in the gym area, which is open to the public and now offers classes such as kettlebells, yoga, Zumba, spin, functional strength and bootcamp. Owner Bobby Hammond cuts the ribbon during the event. Also in the picture are Robin Cummins, corporate office manager; Ann Thompson, personal trainer; Mike Healy, RnR Tours; Ashley Cummins, Ed Weeks, Jay Fickes, Ed Downs and Michele Herold, along with Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce representatives, Pastor Bryan Pugner from Ocean City Worship Center, and Phil Turke, Delmarva Media Group.

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Student loan debt delays purchasing property for many Continued from Page 23 program that will help housing counselors educate consumers on a range of student loan debt issues, including provide information on safe debt consolidation, and how having student loan payments does or does not affect qualifying for a mortgage.

NeighborWorks America is a national, nonpartisan nonprofit that creates opportunities for people to improve their lives and strengthen their communities by providing access to homeownership and to safe and affordable rental housing. In the last five years, NeighborWorks organizations have generated more than $27.2 billion in reinvestment in these communities. NeighborWorks America is the nation’s leading trainer of community development and affordable housing professionals.

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Coates proud of girls’ performance in win over Arcadia

Kaminski gets six stitches, returns to mat, places 3rd

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 20, 2017) Six stitches just under his right eyebrow wasn’t going to stop Stephen Decatur senior Robert Kaminski from battling for third place in the 113-pound division of the War on the Shore last Saturday.

Kaminski pinned Charles Crossfield (Archbishop Ryan) in the first round of the tournament and Jackson Cramer (Huntingtown) in the quarterfinals.

He lost 4-1 to Seth Hoopes (Octarara) in the semifinal round.

Twenty seconds into the consolation semifinals, Kaminski took Kevin Bowne (Caesar Rodney) down, but when Bowne hit the mat, his head snapped back and into Kaminski’s eye.

The cut started to bleed so Decatur Athletic Trainer Karen Costanzo wrapped Kaminski’s wound so he could continue. Kaminski pinned Bowne about a minute into the second period.

The victory advanced Kaminski to the third/fourth-place match for his weight class, but first, he needed to go get stitches. He went down the road to Atlantic General Hospital, received six stitches and headed back to Decatur in plenty of time for his match.

Kaminski stepped on the mat and faced Alex Figueras (St Mary’s Ryken) for third place.

“I knew it was going to be a tough match,” Kaminski said. “I saw him beat some pretty good kids earlier. I knew he was fast on his feet.”

A bandage was wrapped around Kaminski’s head and eye to protect the stitches.

“I wasn’t trying to go too hard to break those stitches, but I was definitely trying to win,” he said.

The lead changed hands several times. Ahead 3-2, Kaminski was bumped and his cut started to bleed a bit. Costanzo cleaned up the blood and added to the wrapping around Kaminski’s head.

“At first I could see most of the way, but then it started to slide down and then bled again. It was wrapped right on top of it,” he said. “I was wrestling kind of blinded.”

In the final seconds of the match, Figueras was called for stalling and Kaminski was awarded one point, which tied the score 7-7. The match went into a sudden-death extra period.

“I was just trying to get a hold of him because he kept shooting from far away on this one side. My reaction time was a little bit slow on that side because it was kind of hard to see him coming in,” Kaminski said.

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Stephen Decatur senior captain Robert Kaminski, right, takes on Alex Figueras (St Mary’s Ryken) for third place in the 113-pound weight class during War on the Shore at the Berlin high school last Saturday. With his head wrapped to cover six stitches he got just prior to the match and barely being able to see because of the bandages, Kaminski came out on top, 9-7, in overtime.

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Stephen Decatur junior captain Caleb Bourne, right, battles Elijah Baisden (Damascus) for fifth place in the 195-pound weight class during the War on the Shore tournament last Saturday. Bourne won the match 4-1.

Kaminski earned two points for a takedown to win 9-7. After receiving his third-place medal, Kaminski said it was a relief to get the victory – his 106th career win.

Decatur Coach Todd Martinek, who is also the tournament organizer, entered 11 wrestlers into the varsity competition and seven placed.

Senior Andy McKahan, who was battling the flu, was 11 pounds under weight and still finished second in the 145-pound division.

“Just to make it to the finals was an accomplishment,” Martinek said.

Senior Jian Joobeen took fourth in the 220-pound division. Junior captain Caleb Bourne and senior Ean Spencer placed fifth in the 195- and 285-pound weight classes, respectively.

Senior captain Josh Lawson (120) and junior Jeremy Danner (126) came in seventh place in their divisions.

Decatur finished in ninth place overall out of 19 varsity teams participating in the War on the Shore,

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 20, 2017) Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball Coach Kate Coates was pleased with the Lady Seahawks’ level of play in their 50-34 victory Tuesday night over the Arcadia Firebirds in Oak Hall, Virginia.

“Defensively, I thought we did very well. Our aggressiveness got us into a little trouble with numerous foul calls – 23 fouls were called against us,” Coates said. “I thought we did a great job passing the ball around and finding the open girl. I was proud of how the team performed, and we are excited to get another win.”

Decatur led 13-10 at the end of the first quarter. The visiting Seahawks scored 13 points in the second quarter and held the Firebirds to three to go into the halftime break ahead 26-13. By the end of the third quarter, Decatur had increased its advantage to 33-20.

Junior Amya Mumford led Decatur with 18 points. Senior captain Lexie VanKirk added 16 points.

The Seahawks improved to 10-0 in regular-season league play (11-1 overall).

Decatur will host the Wicomico Indians on Monday at 5:30 p.m. then take a trip to Crisfield on Tuesday to play the Crabbers at 4 p.m.

“I think we are looking great,” Coates said. “Obviously there are still a few things that we just need to clean up, especially as we approach the end of our season and playoffs, but I like that we haven’t entirely peaked just yet.”

held Jan. 13-14.

“I think everyone wrestled well. We won some tough matches and the ones we lost, we wrestled well in,” Martinek said. “The guys who placed, I expected that of them.”

Decatur traveled to Oak Hall, Virginia to battle the Arcadia Firebirds on Wednesday and won 69-9.

Lawson (120), Kaminski (126), McKahan (145), senior Jacob Caple (170), Bourne (195), Joobeen (220) and Spencer (285) pinned their opponents. Senior Alan Means won his 182pound match 10-5.

Arcadia forfeited matches to Decatur freshman Keegan Mitchell (106), freshman Austin Miller (113) Danner (132 ) and sophomore Luke Zolenski (160).

The Seahawks will host the Queen Anne’s Lions on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 5 p.m. Decatur’s seniors will be honored before the meet.

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(Left) Stephen Decatur senior Matt Kristick puts the ball in the basket during Tuesday’s game against Arcadia in Berlin. Kristick scored 13 points and had seven rebounds in Decatur’s 79-23 victory.

(Right) Decatur senior Will Sass shoots a three during the competition.

All Decatur players contribute in 79-23 win

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 20, 2017) Tuesday’s 79-23 victory over the Arcadia Firebirds was a total team effort as all 12 players on the Stephen Decatur boys’ basketball team saw time on the court, and 10 put points on the board.

“I thought they played extremely well together,” said Decatur Coach BJ Johnson. “A lot of times when you play a team like this and you’re the superior team, kids have the tendency to look for themselves, but we did a great job of sharing the basketball, so that was important.

“Everyone got to play – that’s the name of the business. These kids, all of them practice hard and we love it when everyone can play,” he continued.

Decatur scored 25 points in the first quarter and held Arcadia to two. At halftime, the Seahawks led 44-10.

After three quarters, the home team had a 64-15 advantage.

“I thought we played really well. We set some short-term goals, and one of our goals was not to let them score 24 points,” Johnson said. “We knew we were the superior team, so that kept our energy up and the kids accepted

the challenge and we were able to accomplish that.”

Senior captain Gary Briddell Jr. led Decatur with 15 points and four rebounds. Seniors Keve Aluma, a team captain, and Matt Kristick scored 13 points and had seven rebounds apiece.

“Matt Kristick had his best game, by far,” Johnson said. “He’s such a hard worker.”

Junior captain Kevon Voyles tallied 10 points. Junior Ja’Ron Johnson contributed with eight points.

The win boosted Decatur’s record to 11-0 for regular-season league play (12-1 overall).

“Our biggest challenge all year has been our defense. I think right now, we’ve got one more notch to go,” Coach Johnson said. “I think we can turn it up even more. I think our defense is probably an A minus, we want to get to A-plus status.”

Decatur will host the Snow Hill Eagles tonight, Friday, at 5:30 p.m.

“Anytime it’s a rivalry it’s a tough game. You throw the records out the window and you’ve got to show up to play,” Johnson said. “We’ve got to play Decatur basketball, keep our intensity on defense and I think if we do that, we’ll be fine.”

Boys’ team has best meet of year, finish fifth

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 20, 2017) The Stephen Decatur boys’ indoor track team came in fifth place out of 20 schools participating in the Jan. 11 meet at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill, while the Lady Seahawks finished in eighth place overall in their competition.

“I thought the boys did really well [last] Wednesday. I thought it was our best meet this season,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said.

“For our girls, it wasn’t our best meet of the year, but hopefully we got that out of our system and we will be ready for Wednesday,” Stigler said.

Decatur was slated to compete in its

Bayside Conference championship meet this week.

Caesar Rodney took top honors in the boys’ competition last Wednesday, with 143 points. Parkside was second with 76 points, followed by Kent Island (61), Wicomico (49) and Decatur (41).

Decatur athletes who scored points for the team for placing eighth or better in their individual events were: seniors James Cameron (1,600-meter run, fifth, 5:12.10), Javier Hernandez (3,200-meter race, eighth, 11:16.30), Wyatt Davy (high jump, second, 5 feet 8 inches; pole vault, eighth, 8 feet 6 inches), Jared Massey (triple jump, fourth, 37 feet 8 inches) and Patrick Miller (shot put, fifth, 35 feet 1 inch)

and sophomore Kevin Beck (1,600meter run, sixth, 5:12.40).

“Standout performer for me was Wyatt Davy. [He] placed second in the high jump and also scored in the pole vault,” Stigler said.

Beck, James and seniors Chance Coley and Alton Walker won the 3,200-meter relay race (9:20.50).

Beck and James also ran legs in the 1,600-meter relay race. Sophomore Chad Fischer and junior Matt Alvarado joined them.

The boys finished in fourth place (3:59.19).

Caesar Rodney won the girls’ event with 99 points. Cape Henlopen was second with 77 points and James. M. Bennett took third, scoring 75. De-

catur finished in eighth place with 38 points.

Scoring points for Decatur for placing eighth or better in individual competitions were: seniors Claire Billings (500-meter run, fourth, 1:27.24), Peyton Dunham (3,200-meter race, seventh, 14:36.90), Brigitte Ardis (800-meter run, eighth, 2:56.22), Bethany Williams (high jump, fourth, 4 feet 8 inches) and Jillian Mitrecic (pole vault, second, 8 feet), sophomores Adriana Serpe (55-meter hurdles, eighth, 10.16 seconds) and Dori Krasner (800-meter run, seventh, 2:50.77) and freshman Alyssa Romano (500-meter run, seventh, 1:32.04).

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SD girls’ indoor track team takes 8th during meet Continued from Page 26 ior Laila Mirza came in fifth place in the 3,200-meter relay race (11:43.50).

Senior Christina Romano, Billings, Mitrecic and Williams took sixth in the 800-meter relay race (2:01.15).

Billings, the Romano sisters and sophomore Ivy Stearn placed fourth in the 1,600-meter relay event (4:39.93).

The final meet of the regular season is Wednesday at the Worcester County Recreation Center at 2 p.m.

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WP Mallards play well in stretches

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 20, 2017) Worcester Prep boys’ basketball Coach Keith Geiger thought the Mallards played well – in spurts – during Monday’s game against the Gunston Day Herons in Berlin.

“Gunston was a much better team then they have been in the past. I think we were a little bit careless too many times, and too many turnovers sort of hurt us and kept the other team in the game,” Geiger said after the Mallards’ 50-46 victory. “I think there were some

stretches where we played really good defense and got out and ran with the ball. There were stretches where offense or defense looked pretty good, but it seemed like we couldn’t quite put together a whole quarter and really separate us and give us a nice lead.”

Baskets were traded in the first quarter. Tied 9-9 with 50 seconds remaining, senior captain Patrick Petrera scored to give Worcester an 11-9 advantage.

The Mallards maintained a slight lead in the second quarter, and at halftime the home team was ahead 24-17.

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The Prep squad led by as many as nine points in the third quarter (3223), courtesy of a three pointer by sophomore Colin Miller with 2:50 to play. At the end of the third quarter, Worcester was on top 34-29.

The Herons cut the Mallards’ advantage to two points (46-44) with 45 seconds remaining in the game, but the home team held on, sinking several key free throws, for a four-point victory.

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Continued from Page 27 a lot of momentum,” Geiger said. “We inbounded the ball, we made some good foul shots and didn’t turn the ball over, we played good defense the last couple possessions and rebounded, so that was really good.”

Junior Tucker Brown led Worcester with 17 points, five rebounds, five steals and three blocks. Junior Brendan Miller added 12 points and nine rebounds. Petrera chipped in with 10 points, four rebounds and four assists. Colin Miller contributed seven points and had seven rebounds and two assists.

“It was a tough game and we can definitely make some improvements, but we won and we played really good down the stretch, so I thought that was a positive,” Geiger said.

Worcester Prep students had semester exams this week and then they are off for winter break next week.

Geiger said he hoped to get in a practice or two during that time.

Students will return to school on Monday, Jan. 30. The Mallards will have practice that day before playing Gunston again on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m. in Centreville.

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WP Mallards 12-0 going into break

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 20, 2017) The Worcester Prep girls’ basketball team improved to 120 – closing in on a school record – on Monday, with a 29-14 victory over the Gunston Day Herons in Berlin.

“I thought we played tough. We played without [senior captain] Leigh [Lingo] and [senior] Karlie [Southcomb] – Leigh’s sick and Karlie’s got a little bit of an ankle injury – [senior] Eva [Parks] couldn’t make the game, so we played with seven players,” Prep Coach Scot Dailey said.

“Other girls had to step up and I thought they played pretty well,” he continued. “MJ [senior Madison Bescak] played really good, [senior captain] Regan [Lingo] played really good and [sophomore] Hailey Merritt played good. We were able to do it with some other players.”

The Lady Mallards tallied 12 points in the first quarter and held the visiting Herons scoreless. At halftime, Worcester led 15-0.

Gunston cut the Prep squad’s advantage to 10 points (17-7) in the third, but then Worcester went on a seven-point run to end the quarter ahead 24-7.

“They did some things defensively [that] I thought we were able to counteract with offensively over time,” Dailey said. “I didn’t think we played that great in the third quarter. We gave up no points in the first half, then we missed some defensive assignments, which I got pretty upset about in the second half, which is why they scored a majority of their points.

“We can’t do that against better teams,” he continued. “It’s something we’ve got to continually work on.”

Merritt led Worcester with 11 points, four rebounds and two steals. Bescak chipped in with five points, three rebounds and six steals. Freshman Emily Copeland had four points, three rebounds and three steals. Lingo contributed with six rebounds, eight steals, one block and two points.

Worcester is 7-0 in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference and 12-0 overall, which is one of the best starts for the program. According to research done by WPS Director of Athletics, Matt McGinnis, the best start was by the 2002-03 team, which went 13-0 before suffering its first loss.

That squad finished 15-1.

“It’s very exciting to be 12-0,” Dailey said. “We’re trying to get the kids to understand that just because we’re 12-0, we can improve. We have to improve.

“We have five game left – four on the road and Delmarva Christian at home, who is always tough – and we’re off two weeks again – losing continuity, togetherness – it’s got to all bounce back. It’s going to be tough,” he said.

Worcester had semester exams this week and then students are off next week for winter break. Students will come back on Monday, Jan. 30, and the Mallards will have one practice before battling Gunston again, on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 4:30 p.m. in Centreville.

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Inside Going Out Taylor Sloan y roommates were gone for a week; therefore, the house was left to me.

Besides doing basic housework like cleaning and installing a new showerhead, I had to figure out what to do. While taking a stroll down the Boardwalk, I reflected on what I want for this upcoming year and what truly makes me happy.

Later that evening, I bought groceries and a bottle of red blend wine to cook an Italian-style meal; whole-grain pasta with marinara and Italian sausage with sautéed green peppers and red onions. I turned on Frank Sinatra, poured a glass of wine and allowed myself to indulge.

I realized my time alone should be valued and romancing something so simple, like cooking a meal, is a form of self-love.

Everyone should figure out what creates their happiness, and more than that, what makes you of value to yourself. I highly suggest taking a little “you” time this week by trying a new meal at one of the spots listed below.

BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street, offers a variety of weekly specials.

Sunday through Thursday, enjoy half off dinner prices with beverage purchase starting with a fried seafood platter every Sunday. It includes flash fried shrimp, flounder and clam strips served with handcut fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies for $12.

Monday, have crab imperial served with a choice of two sides and a roll, $12. Tuesday, try a twin crab cake dinner served with choice of two sides and dinner roll, $13.

Wednesday, enjoy stuffed flounder with two sides and a roll, and Thursday, eat a flash fried shrimp dinner, which included five colossal gulf shrimp with two sides and a dinner roll, $10.50, or have stuffed founder in case you missed it Wednesday.

Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday through Thursday 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., get a half-pound of steamed shrimp for $5.99 and $1 10-ounce domestic drafts.

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Ocean City Lioness Club members met at their den on Airport Road in West Ocean City, Jan. 3, to celebrate 40 years of activity and raising funds to help others. Lioness board members pose for a photo just prior to the start of dinner.

OC Lioness Club celebrates 40 yrs. of helping others

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Jan. 20, 2017) The Ocean City Lioness Club has been raising money for local organizations and nonprofits for four decades.

To commemorate 40 years, the group celebrated with the recognition of charter and long-time members on Jan. 3 at its den, located off Route 611 in West Ocean City.

“Our goal is to help others who are less fortunate, and children,” Charter Member Faye Cathell said. “Our membership is made up of quite a variety of people from teachers to women in business careers. Everyone has a role in the chapter and we like to call ourselves ‘the working bunch.’”

Currently, the Ocean City Lioness Club has about 60 members and they meet the first Tuesday of each month at the Lion’s Den on Airport Road, excluding July and August.

“Our memberships are on the rise.

We have women from all walks of life and the younger women in the club are giving us a foot up,” Charter Member Donna Greenwood said.

“The infusion of younger women has been great. They like to have fun and they work at jobs where they are leaders. We always have a good time together and we laugh a lot.”

Each year, the club donates between $5,000 and $7,000 to area organizations and local causes including

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Ocean City Lioness Club members celebrate 40 years with a gathering on Jan. 3. Pictured, from left, are Charter Lionesses, Faye Cathell, Louise Villani, Anna May Hales (seated), Donna Greenwood and June Todd.

Diakonia, Shirley Grace, Believe in Tomorrow, the CRICKET Center, Worcester County Youth and Family Counseling, Play It Safe, local Boy and Girl Scout chapters and the Worcester County Developmental Center.

“One of our first goals was to help children with learning disabilities, which we have expanded,” Greenwood said. “One of our biggest projects is working with the Worcester County Developmental Center.”

In December, members of the Lioness Club help Worcester County Developmental Center clients prepare for an annual concert. The Dunes

Manor Hotel provides lunch, Santa makes a visit and everyone receives a Christmas present.

“Anyone who goes leaves with tears in their eyes,” Cathell said.

“They sing very loud and put their whole hearts into it.”

In addition, the Lioness Club also sponsors a Jolly Roger Day in May for the Worcester County Developmental Center clients, has a Berlin nursing home party in November and has had booths at Springfest, Sunfest and Berlin’s Fall Festival to raise money.

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having a few NFL tailgate specials. A three-pack of saloon burgers is $6.99 (add $1 for cheese.) A threepack of pulled pork sliders is $7.99.

A three-pack of chicken finger sliders is $5.99. Get Redskin fried shrimp in a basket tossed in homemade wing sauce for $8.99. Have “Old Bay” cheese topped fries for $8.99.

Drink specials include $5 “Redskin” crushes made with cherry vodka, banana, a splash of triple sec and cranberry, topped with Sierra Mist, served in a pint glass for $5. Miller Lite, Coors Light and Natural Light cans are $2.

Sunday lunch specials include steak and eggs with home fries and toast, $15.99. Bacon, egg, lettuce and tomato served on 12 grain toast served with home fries is $8.99.

Happy hour Monday through Friday, at the bar, includes food and drink specials. Enjoy pork barbecue sliders, $7.99; pretzel dog and fries, $4.99; hot fingers and fries, $5.99; and three saloon burgers $6.99 (with cheese $7.79.)

Drink specials include Miller Lite, Coors Light and Natural Light cans for $2.25; domestic bottles, $3.25; happy hour rail and premium beverages, $3.50; house wine, $4.25; and happy hour imports, $4.50.

BJ’s has live entertainment Friday, Jan. 20 and Saturday, Jan. 21 featuring Tranzfusion, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, hear Two Guys and a Mama during the happy hour party at 5 p.m.

For more, visit www.bjsonthewater.com.

Bourbon Street on the Beach, 116th Street, has happy hour every day from 4-7 p.m. which includes $2 Natural Light, $2.50 drafts, $3.50 rail drinks, $5 house wine and margaritas and $6 hurricanes and crushes. Food specials include $1 oysters, $8 char grilled oysters, $9 wings and $8 halfpound burgers.

To view the New Orleans-style cuisine menu, visit www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com.

Captain’s Table, 15th Street, is open daily for breakfast and dinner.

Monday through Saturday breakfast is served 7-11:30 a.m. Sunday breakfast is offered 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday indulge in $3 Bloody Mary’s and mimosas.

Dinner and lite fare starts at 5 p.m. daily. Happy hour is 5-7 p.m. daily. Drink specials include $1.50 Miller Lite drafts, $1 off house glass wine and premium rail cocktails. Enjoy music by Phil Perdue on the piano this Friday and Satur-

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Clarion, 101st Street, offers several dining and nightlife options.

At Horizon’s Oceanfront Restaurant receive 50 percent off dinner menu entrées, 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, and 30 percent off from 5-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Saturday, enjoy a breakfast buffet from 7-10:30 a.m. The cost is $11.95 for adults, $8.95 for children ages 4-12, and 3 and younger are free. Sunday, indulge in a deluxe breakfast buffet from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $14.95 for adults and $9.95 for children.

Breakers Pub offers happy hour daily from 4-7 p.m. Drink specials include $2.30 select drafts, $2.90 domestic beers, rail drinks and house wines and $3.85 margaritas.

The Ocean Club Nightclub has TFC providing entertainment Friday, Jan. 20, and Saturday, Jan. 21, at 9 p.m., along with DJ Dusty. For more, call 410-524-3535.

Coins Pub and Restaurant, 28th Street, opens Tuesday through Friday at 2 p.m., and noon Saturday and Sunday.

Coins offers happy hour food and beverages daily from 3-6 p.m.

Domestic draft beer is $2, domestic bottle beer, $2.75, and Chardonnay, Cabernet and rail beverages, $3.50. Food specials include $6 wings and steamed clams, $7 steamed shrimp/mussels and a $2 quarter-pound hot dog.

Come to Coins on Wednesday for prime rib night, where you can enjoy a 16-ounce prime rib with one side for $15.99. To view the full menu, visit www.coinspuboc.com.

Mumford’s Landing at Ocean Pines Yacht Club, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, offers dinner, a vari-

ety of drinks as well as a children’s menu.

Friday, Jan. 20, Mumford’s Landing at Ocean Pines will open at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy On The Edge playing 8 p.m. to midnight. Saturday, Jan. 21, catch Kevin Poole 8 p.m. to midnight.

The Cove will reopen Friday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. For more, visit www.oceanpines.org.

Crab Bag, 130th Street, opens at 11 a.m. year-round. It offers all day super happy hour with drink specials that include $1.50 domestic drafts, $2 rails and domestic bottles, $3.50 wine by the glass, $3.95 32-ounce mini pitcher, $4.95 Bloody Mary’s and $5.95 orange crushes.

Food specials include $6.95 cracklin kielbasa; $7.95 smoke house chili dog, chicken sandwich, one-third rack baby back ribs, or smoke house cheese fries; and $8.95 half-pound cheeseburger.

The Crab Bag offers an NFL Sunday special with all-you-can-eat fried chicken, hot steamed crabs, spiced shrimp, cole slaw and French fries for $39.95. For more specials, call 410-250-3337.

Duffy’s Bayside Bar and Grille, 130th Street, features happy hour from noon until 6 p.m. daily. Happy hour drinks include domestic bottle/drafts for $2.25, import beers for $3.50, Guinness for $5, rails are $3 and calls and house wine are $3.75.

Sunday NFL specials will be available all day, and include $5.99 bang bang shrimp, personal cheese pizza and cheese quesadilla for $5.50 each and $5.99 wings. Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. enjoy eggs Benedict for $10.99, corned beef hash for $12.99 and steak and eggs for $13.99.

Monday night football food and drink specials include a personal

OC Lioness Club recognizes charter, long-time members Continued from Page 29 lars in scholarship money is donated to students of Stephen Decatur High School, Worcester Technical High School and Wor-Wic Community College.

“We work with the schools and donate to someone who has a need,” Cathell said.

The Lioness Club has a popular bingo night fundraiser in November and selling instant bingo tickets to help raise money for the organization.

During Christmastime, the club supports local families and students in need with gift cards.

“We have a lot of fun helping other people and 100 percent of what we receive is donated back to the community,” Greenwood said.

In 1976, Cathell’s husband, Norman, suggested forming a Lioness Club.

“My husband is in the Lions Club and we had worked with the organization as wives,” Cathell said. “He and I contacted various Lions Club wives to join and from there we just continued on. Younger women joining the organization has been very fortunate for our club.”

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/oclioness. Anyone who is interested in joining the Ocean City Lioness Club is encouraged to attend a meeting at the Lion’s Den on Airport Road, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Call Greenwood at 410-2897060 if planning to attend for dinner plate purposes.

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Inside going out Taylor Sloan pizza for $5.50, fish and chips for $7.99, 16-ounce Natty Boh cans for $2.25, and rail and call drinks at discounted prices. Thursday, night enjoy NFL football specials as well.

Wednesday is burger night from 6 p.m. to close and includes beef, turkey or black bean burgers for $6.99, and house wine will be available for $3.75.

Friday have a crab cake dinner for $13.99 and hear Bob Hughes play from 5-9 p.m. Check out Duffy’s happenings at www.DuffysOC.com.

Fager’s Island, 60th Street, offers daily lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.

Enjoy “Island Time,” Tuesday through Sunday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $5 crushes, martinis and Fager’s Island wines, two-forone rail drinks, domestic beers and Coronas.

Entertainment this weekend kicks off Friday, Jan. 20, with D.J. RobCee spinning on the deck at 9 p.m., Saturday, catch DJ Louie T spinning at 9 p.m. For more, visit www.Fagers.com.

Fox’s Pizza Den, located in the Harris Teeter Shopping Plaza, Route 54, offers locals’ dine-in only specials.

Monday, starting at 4 p.m., enjoy a prime rib dinner for $13. Tuesday, stop in for half-price pizza, and Wednesday, get your taste buds ready for $10 parmesan night.

Thursday is “Lucky Burger” night for $7.77, which includes a half-pound Angus burger. Friday, have fish and chips for $10.

Come in for happy with drink specials until 6 p.m. that include $3 domestic drafts and rails, $4 house wine and $5 orange crushes. For more, call 302-436-FOXS (3697).

Harborside Bar & Grill, 12841 S. Harbor Rd. West Ocean City, offers happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Drink specials include $2 rails and domestic beer bottle/drafts and $5.50 orange crushes. Food specials include $5.99 buffalo wings/pound of steamed shrimp, $7.99 bowl of garlic mussels and two dozen steamed clams for $12.99.

NFL game specials include $2 16-ounce Miller Lite, Coors Light and Yuengling drafts, as well as $2 rails.

Friday, Jan. 20, Billy T will provide tunes beginning at 4 p.m. Friday is also ladies night starting at 7 p.m.

Enjoy $2 16-ounce Miller and Coors Light drafts, $3 shooters and $4 house wine, and of course, happy hour prices on orange crushes.

On Saturday, Jan. 21, hear Side Project, 2-6 p.m., followed by DJ Jeremy at 9 p.m. On Sunday, listen to Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m. then DJ Billy T, 6:30 p.m.

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

Stop by Harpoon Hanna’s in Fen-

wick Island, Delaware, off Route 54, and try its exclusive house beer, RAR Deep Brew Pale Ale, a medium bodied pale ale with refreshing citrus notes, a slightly malty sweetness and a balanced hop finish (5.5 percent ABV).

Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 3-7 p.m. Drink specials include $1.75 Coors Light and Miller Lite drafts, $2.75 Coors Light and Miller Lite bottles, $3 rail drinks, $3.75 house wines, $4 call drinks and $5.50 crushes.

Food specials include $6 steamed shrimp, wings, mini burgers, boom boom shrimp, chicken fingers, chicken salad sliders and mozzarella sticks.

Dave Hawkins will play from 5-9 p.m. Friday, and catch Dave Sherman, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21.

Thursday, Jan. 26, catch Kevin Poole, 6-10 p.m.

Harpoon Hanna’s offers food specials to team trivia players every Tuesday night. The fun starts at 7 p.m.

Appetizers include $6.99 wings (buffalo, garlic buffalo, old bay and honey BBQ), a half-pound of steamed shrimp, shrimp springs rolls and jerk chicken. Enjoy fried mozzarella sticks for $5.99. Special sandwiches include $5.99 chicken salad sliders, $6.99 cheeseburger sliders, $7.99 shrimp salad sliders and pubhouse fish tacos, and $9.99 crabby sliders.

For all things happening at Harpoon Hanna’s, visit www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com.

Higgins, 31st and Coastal Highway, is now open for the 2017 season. Enjoy its all-you-can eat crab and corn for $29.99. For more specials, call 410-289-2581.

Hooters, West Ocean City on Route 50, offers happy hour every day from 3-6 p.m. with drink specials including $2.50 domestic drafts/bottles, $3 wells, $3.50 house wine and $4 calls.

If you’re in the service, enjoy Military Mondays with 10 percent off for active or retired military.

Celebrate wing fest Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. with 50-cent traditional or boneless wings. For more, call 410-213-1841.

KY West, 54th Street, offers fine dining and casual fare, open daily at 4 p.m. Take advantage of a twofor-$25 and two-for-$45 dinner menu. The kitchen is open until 10 p.m. To make a reservation, call 443-664-2836. To view the menu, visit www.kywestoceancity.com.

Nick’s House of Ribs, 145th Street, has NFL specials during games that include $2 Miller Lite and Yuengling drafts and $2 Blue Monster shots. Food specials include $9.99 ribs (one-third rack) and fries, and 75-cent loaded skins (sold by four).

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Ten girls’ ice hockey teams, ages 8 and younger, and eight co-ed teams, ages 10 and younger, will compete this weekend at the Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums on 118th Street during the Mite Beach Bash event.

Youth ice hockey tournament in OC Ten girls’ teams and eight co-ed squads to compete on Carousel rink this wknd.

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Jan. 20, 2017) Watch 180 ice hockey players on 18 teams, ages 10 and younger, on the rink during the Mite Beach Bash, at the Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums on 118th Street, Jan. 20-22.

There will be 10 girls’ teams, ages 8 and younger, competing 4 vs. 4 with a goalie on the ice this weekend.

“The goal is to make this event just girls each year by building on the 8 and under girls’ teams,” Tom LaTona, an organizer of the Mite Beach Bash, said. “To get 10 [girls’] teams in one tournament is an accomplishment.”

Eight additional co-ed teams, ages 10 and younger, will play 3 vs. 3 with a goalie.

Teams from the Baltimore and Washington areas, as well as Virginia, Pennsylvania and North Carolina, are scheduled to compete.

Play will begin on Friday afternoon

at 1 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m.

On Saturday, hockey players will take to the ice at 7 a.m. and have games until 8 p.m.

“We call it ‘Championship Sunday’ and try to create even matchups,” LaTona said. “Each team plays a minimum of four games. It is great for the kids to finish a game, take off their skates and be up in their rooms within 10 minutes.”

On Sunday, championship games take place from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“A lot of girls at this young age may not have had the opportunity to play against other girls,” LaTona said. “It is great for girls to spend the weekend bonding with other girls.”

All participants will receive a medal, goodie bags and a pizza party, LaTona said.

An autographed hockey stick from Washington Capitals players Nicklas Backstrom, an offseason weekend stay at the Carousel, a gigantic gummy bear, gourmet beef jerky, a free dinner at the Greene Turtle and an official puck from the Naval Academy Women’s Hockey Team will be raffled off.

Tickets cost $1 each or get an arm’s

length for $20. The drawing will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday and winners must be present. Organizers are asking for more donations, which can be posted to the Mite Beach Bash Facebook page.

Raffle and tournament proceeds will benefit Kylee’s Dancing Angels, started by Allan Webster, a Baltimore County prosecutor, in honor of his sister who died of sarcoma in October of 2013.

“He started the organization after not taking the loss well,” LaTona said.

“Through fundraising efforts they provide finances to sarcoma patients.”

Before Halloween, 20 teams competed at the Carousel, which raised a couple hundred dollars.

Twenty teams are slated to compete Feb. 8 weekend and additional tournaments are planned for the weekend of March 4 and in April at the Carousel.

“Eight and under skating is extremely adorable,” LaTona said. “It is the only ice hockey [games] that Ocean City residents have the opportunity to see locally and it’s worth checking out.”

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, a few variables are thrown into the mix once you think you have everything figured out. You will show your ability to problem-solve if you can handle the task.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, patience is required when a difficult situation presents itself. Resist the temptation to act before you get a full grasp of the situation and what you should do.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Someone close to you puts their faith in your ability to get a job done, Leo. This week devote all of your effort to completing this work, and it will only enhance your résumé.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, it may be in your best interest to remain out of the spotlight at the next social gathering. Afford others the chance to be the center of attention.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

It is easy to make promises and then not follow through with your intentions, Libra. But that is not the way you operate. If you say you will do something, you will.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Opportunities to travel present themselves in the near future, Scorpio.

Pack your bags and be ready to depart at a moment’s notice. You can certainly use some time away.

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Sagittarius, assess a situation before sharing your opinions with others.

The surface details don’t tell the whole story, so wait until you can get a full handle on things.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Many positive things are on the horizon, Capricorn. You just have to get through a few rough patches before it is smooth sailing. Pisces is a pivotal player.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, resist the temptation to take the easy way out and challenge yourself this week. Who knows what strength you can find within yourself if you try new things?

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, put your suspicions to rest as no one is trying to hide anything. This person has shown all of his or her cards. Offer help if they need it.

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OUT & ABOUT

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Pat and Crystal Snowden, of Baltimore, hang out at the Touch of Italy bar, located inside the Holiday Inn on 67th Street, Jan. 13.

The Chesapeake Cowboys extreme boat dockers, from left, Jamie Marshall, Erik “Flee” Emely and Brian Mildren, pose for a photo at Touch of Italy, 67th Street, on Jan. 13, while in town for the East Coast Commercial Fishermen’s and Aquaculture Trade Expo, held at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street.

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Jo and George Christopher, of Rockville, enjoy beverages at the bar inside Touch of Italy on 67th Street, Jan. 13.

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Tony and Linda Winter of West Fenwick Island, Delaware, have drinks with Steve Nardella, of West Ocean City, center, at Hooked, on 80th Street, Jan. 13.

Friends, from left, Kimberly Ramsey, of Bethesda, Lani Rochin, of Ocean City, and Shannon Labarta, of Rehoboth, visit Hooked, located on 80th Street, last Friday.

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Debbie and Charles Wrightson, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, sit at the downstairs bar of Hooked, on 80th Street, Jan. 13.

American Legion Post #166 Past Commander Sarge Garlitz and wife, Rosie, are joined by Teddy Rozzano, left, to celebrate the new year at the organization’s headquarters on 24th Street in Ocean City.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Include bacon baked beans on playoff menu

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Jan. 20, 2017) Football playoffs are here and time to get one’s menu in order.

Before you can even consider these momentous choices, your budget and theme need rumination. Once these decisions have been determined, you are well on your way to what is known as “football madness.”

For the sake of time, I will take the liberty of offering a few suggestions that will coincide with the festivities for football fanatics. Crazed fans cheering the sport of body slamming, screaming coaches, and the dazzling synchronization of pom poms insist on a feast of mouthwatering dishes. Your celebration must live up to the hype if a memorable occasion is to be achieved.

Microbrews are in and quench the thirst of excitement. Providing an assortment of beers raises the bar of hospitality and meets proper protocol for guzzling guests. In addition, offering a specialty non-alcoholic drink is always appreciated for those who do not participate in the consumption of adult beverages. The act of serving bottled water alone is not conducive for cre-

ative merriment.

When I think of ice cold beer, juicy hotdogs and spicy sausages instantly comes to my mind. A smorgasbord of assorted dogs will certainly earn a high-five from your guests.

Imagine fiery andouille sausages, juicy bratwursts, foot-long frankfurters, garlicky kielbasas, zesty pepperoni and decadent Spalla Cruda salami for the taking. If you have never had the pleasure of devouring Spalla Cruda, you do not know what you are missing. A brief description follows.

Spalla Cruda is the king of salami and its price tag supports it royal flavor. One might ask what makes this cured meat worthy of the playoffs.

After removing the skin and trimming the meat, the shoulder is rubbed with coarse sea salt and pepper. The shoulder is then put upside-down in such a fashion that it is not allowed to come into contact with the liquid it gives off.

The seasoning and draining process is repeated up to eight days, and the meat is then packed into a pig’s bladder. For connoisseurs of salami, magnifico is the only way to describe Spalla Cruda.

Now that the main course has been finalized, the pairing of the condiments is just as important. Sauerkraut, caramelized onions, spicy mango chutney, bacon jam, pico de gallo, pickled

corn, specialized mustards and jalapeños are just a few suggestions.

Think of sausages and their accompaniments as a team; success depends on all the components coming together for a perfect game. Teamwork is prevalent not only on the field, but also in the art of entertaining.

Homemade coleslaw and potato salad are also suggested. The coleslaw will provide some acidity to the natural fattiness of the meats and the potato salad will neutralize some richness of the pork. I realize time is a factor and store-bought “sides” are an option. But if you prefer the homemade version of these two particular “sides,” email me at kidsunited@comcast.net for lipsmacking recipes.

When entertaining, always think in terms of “threes.” As a result, bacon baked beans finalizes the trinity of sides. I find using dried beans as opposed to canned beans provides better flavor and texture. That being said, a few pointers on preparing dried beans always sweeten the pot.

Should one salt the beans or wait toward the end of the cooking process has been a subject of debate for generations. Many cooks believe you should never add salt to the beans until they are almost finished cooking or else run the risk of hard, crunchy beans that take forever to become edible.

But contrary to popular belief, brining the beans overnight by adding salt to the soaking water and adding a touch of salt to the cooking water results in beans that cook more quickly and more evenly.

This two-punch combo of salt action works to break apart the calcium and magnesium ions in the outer skin - the ions are responsible for tough skin. This makes the skin softer and more permeable, allowing more water to penetrate more easily into the bean itself.

Now let’s delve more onto the subject at hand. Baked beans are a simple, homey dish that is surprisingly complex. The beans themselves need to simmer at a low temperature for a long time (older dried beans take longer to cook). The addition of salt pork, molasses and Dijon mustard gives this recipe a kick of flavor.

Garlic and onions back up the essence of goodness. But the piece de resistance is a half-pound of crumbled, crispy bacon folded into the beans that make this dish worthy of the playoffs.

If you love bacon, you will relish bacon baked beans. Enjoy!

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NOW PLAYING BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 www.bjsonthewater.com Jan. 20-21: Tranzfusion, 9 p.m.

Jan. 25: 2 Guys & A Mama, 5 p.m.

BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com Jan. 20: TBA, 7-10 p.m.

Jan. 21: TBA, 7-10 p.m.

Jan. 25: Open Mic, 8-11 p.m.

Jan. 26: Chris Button, 7-10 p.m.

CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue, 5:30 p.m.

www.oceandowns.com Jan. 21: Everett Spells, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Matt Lafferty Trio, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

800-227-0525 302-539-3095 www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com Jan. 26: Kevin Poole, 6-10 p.m.

DUFFY’S TAVERN

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130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 www.duffysoc.com Every Friday: Bob Hughes, 5-9 p.m.

In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 www.clarionoc.com Jan. 20-21: TFC, 9 p.m.

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60th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-5500 www.fagers.com Jan. 20: DJ RobCee, 9 p.m.

Jan. 21: DJ Louie T, 9 p.m.

HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com Jan. 20: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m.

Jan. 21: Simple Truth/Side Project, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 8 p.m.

Jan. 22: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 25: Karaoke w/DJ Jeremy Jan. 26: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

BJ’s On The Water: Friday-Saturday, Jan. 20-21, 9 p.m.

1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 www.oceanpines.org Jan. 20: The Edge, 8 p.m.

Jan. 21: Kevin Poole, 8 p.m.

TOUCH OF ITALY 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront Ocean City 302-703-3090 Every Tuesday: Piano Bar w/Bryan Russo, 9 p.m.

WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL

Route 54 and the bay Fenwick Island, Del.

11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 443-365-2576 www.whiskersbar.com Jan. 20: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey

Touch of Italy, 67th Street, features the Soprano bar/café every Tuesday at 9 p.m. with Bryan Russo and friend(s). Touch of Italy offers a New York-style deli and Italian marketplace with specialties straight from the Bronx. Walk around and you are in a quaint Italian restaurant with bar and fire brick oven.

Touch of Italy offers specials Sunday through Thursday. Sunday, buy one pizza, get one half off, and indulge in Nonna’s $39 dinner special (feeds two to four people). Monday, try the manicotti for only $10 and save on wine with select bottles half-price.

Ladies, Tuesday is for you. With the purchase of one entrée, take half off another. Savor your palate in seasonal ravioli for $11, while enjoying beverages at happy hour prices all day and night. Wednesday, have chicken parmigiana for $12, and Thursday, eat classic spaghetti and meatballs for $11.

Happy hour is available every day at the bar and bar tables from 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $3 domestic beer and $5 rail drinks/house wine. Food specials include $7 Italian nachos and sausage and pepper sliders (yum), and $8 meatball lollipops and

chicken parmesan fingers.

For more information or reservations, call 410-524-5252.

Whisker’s Bar and Grill, located in the Ocean Pines Plaza, has karaoke with DJ Donnie Berkey at 9 p.m., Friday, Jan. 20.

Whisker’s offers food specials weekly including half-price burgers with purchase of beverage on Monday. Fried chicken or meatloaf with mashed potatoes and vegetables on Tuesday for $9.99. Wednesday, have a half-price hot dog with purchase of beverage. Thursday, try a chicken sandwich for $5.99 all day and night. Friday, enjoy an assortment of seafood specials.

Saturday, Jan. 28, come to Whisker’s for a 70’s and 80’s karaoke dance party hosted by DJ Tuff from 3-6 p.m. to raise funds for Believe in Tomorrow’s Children’s Foundation. There will be a 50/50 raffle, along with door prizes and mystery boxes. For more, call 410289-3922.

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

Don’t forget you can also check out this column online at www.oceancitytoday.net.

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to midnight Saturday and Sunday.

Enjoy two-for-one happy hour from 3-5 p.m. at the bar only. Tuesday, order a single crab cake or flounder almondine with two sides and a dinner rolls for $13.99.

Wednesday, have a half-rack of ribs with two sides and dinner rolls for $13.99, and Thursday, eat half a BBQ chicken with two sides and rolls for $13.99. For more, visit www.nickshouseofribs.com.

Pizza Tugos, Route 50 in West Ocean City, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $1.75 Miller Lite and Yuengling drafts, $2.99 craft beer drafts and $1.99 rail drinks. Get $1 cheese pizza slices during happy hour.

NFL specials include AUCE wings and pizza for $10.99 and $2 drafts.

Order your pizza online at www.pizzatugos.com.

Ropewalk, 82nd Street, is open Wednesday through Sunday. Happy hour is available all day and all night. Drink specials include $2 off drafts as well as $2.50 select domestics, $4 Slushies, wines and rails and $5.50 crushes.

Nightly dinner specials include half-price steam pots on Wednes-

day, crab cake on Thursday, prime rib on Friday, buy-one-get-one-free dessert on Saturday, and half-price entrées on Sunday.

Enjoy weekend brunch at Ropewalk, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To hear more, call 410524-1009.

Skye Bar, 66th Street, features a raw bar, lite fare, fresh seafood and steaks, creative cocktails and an award-winning wine list. The restaurant opens at 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 11:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. daily and includes $1 oysters from the raw bar and food and drink specials such as $1 off draft beer, $3.50 rails, $4 house wines and $5 orange crushes.

Skye Bar offers NFL game day specials including chicken tempura bites, $9; crab nachos, $14; fried pickle spears, $6; naked wings, $10; fish soft shell tacos, $12; and spicy queso dip, $5. Drink specials include $5 orange crushes, $3.50 rails, $1 off draft beers and $4 house wines.

Saturday, Jan. 21, Aaron Howell will perform from 4-8 p.m.

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

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Dried beans provide better flavor, texture, Walker says

Marcus A. Swisher and Kristy M. O’Connor, both residents of Berlin, were married on Monday, Jan. 9, in Snow Hill.

Area religious leaders join forces to form CURE group

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Jan. 20, 2016) Fostering understanding, acceptance and healing is the goal of a partnership between area religious leaders who signed a pact last summer to address issues of racial equality with their congregations.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Pastor Gregg Knepp said the new group took root from multi-denominational peace vigils he sponsored in July. The vigils were held just prior to a mêlée on the Boardwalk where police arrested a dozen African-American youths.

“We’re calling ourselves Clergy United for Reconciliation and Equality, the acronym is CURE,” he said.

“We’ve been meeting monthly to try and begin some education in a positive direction, which I think is sorely needed right now. The political discourse certainly seems to have tended toward our baser human instincts as opposed to our better values.”

In mid-August a handful of area church leaders came together vowing to exam the issue with their respective congregations based on raciallycharged internet banter after the Boardwalk incident in July. Partnering with Knepp to form CURE are Rev. Matthew D’Amario of St. Paul’s by-the-Sea, Rev. Patty Frick of Atlantic United Methodist Church, Father Mark Cyr of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, Rev. Stanislao Esposito Sr. of St. Mary’s Star of the Sea and Holy Savior Catholic Churches, along with Rabbi Susan Warshaw of Temple Bat Yam. The group’s inaugural effort is a series of monthly meetings discussing Rev. Jim Wallis’ 2016 book, “America’s Original Sin: Race, Privilege and a New Bridge for America.”

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Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover pot, transfer to oven and cook beans for 1 hour. Remove from oven, stir beans and check the amount of liquid.

Cover and continue cooking for another hour. Again, remove from stove, stir bacon into the beans and check the liquid level, adding water if necessary.

4. Return pot of beans to oven and cook uncovered until beans are fully tender and browned. Liquid will reduce slightly below top layer of beans.

5. Remove pot from oven, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Remove salt pork and bay leaves. Using a spatula, scrape any browned bits from side of pot and stir into beans. Let beans stand, uncovered, until liquid has thickened slightly and clings to the beans. Readjust seasoning if necessary and serve immediately. * Unsulphered molasses is more concentrated and caramelized than mild molasses, yet lighter and less bitter than blackstrap molasses.

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Continued from Page 35 kosher salt 1 pound dried navy beans, picked over, and rinsed 6 ounces salt pork or pork cheek, rinsed, and cut into 3 pieces 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses ¼ cup maple syrup plus 2 tablespoons ¼ cup ketchup 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 1 tablespoon dark rum 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper 2 bay leaves 4 cups water 1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Allow to cool and coarsely chop. Set aside.

2. Dissolve 1 ½ tablespoons salt in 2 quarts cold water in large bowl. Add beans and allow to soak for 12 to 24 hours at room temperature. Drain and rinse well with cold water.

3. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 300 degrees.

Combine beans, salt pork, onions, garlic, molasses, maple syrup, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, cloves, rum, soy

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Art League of OC announces new board, welcomes Jenkins

(Jan. 20, 2017) The Art League of Ocean City announces its new Board of Directors for 2017 and welcomes new board member, Laura Jenkins.

Jenkins grew up in Salisbury in a family of artists, attended James M. Bennett High School and studied laboratory Laura Jenkins science at BPI in Miami, Florida. She currently lives in the Berlin area with husband, Buddy Jenkins, and began painting in oils about 10 years ago.

“When the opportunity presented itself to join the Art League board, I was honored to be nominated,” Jenkins said. “I feel my interest in art, the process of making art as a practicing artist, as well as my knowledge of the local community will help in assisting the Art League in furthering their mission.”

Marian Bickerstaff returns as pres-

ident, and Emily Schwab as first vice president. John Sisson assumes the position of second vice president. Returning to their positions are Rafael Correa, treasurer; Nancy Fortney, recording secretary; and Jamie Albright, corresponding secretary.

Also returning to the board are members Emmy Challenger, Katy Durham, Velda Henry, Joseph Mitrecic, Barbara Patrick, Jan Perdue, Judy Tremellen and Gayle Widdowson.

The Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street is the home of the Art League of Ocean City, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the visual arts in the Ocean City area through education, exhibits, scholarships, programs and community art events. The arts center is supported by memberships, corporate and civic funding, donations and sales of art.

More information is available at 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.

DAR INSTALLS LIBRARIAN Jennifer McCabe was recently installed as librarian for the General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) by Chaplain Ann Fowler. Her position assists efforts to maintain the DAR’s world-class genealogy library in Washington, D.C. The DAR is a women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and securing America’s future through better education. Pictured, from left, is General Levin Winder Chapter Regent Patricia Ayers, McCabe and Fowler.

Monty Sayler, vice president of M&T Bank, recently presented a $10,000 check to the Worcester County Education Foundation (WCEF). Pictured with Sayler, left, are Todd Ferrante, WCEF chair, and Superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools, Lou Taylor, right.

M&T Bank presents $10,000 to Wor. Education Foundation (Jan. 20, 2017) More and more community businesses are recognizing the value or “return” on investment when they support great education.

Monty Sayler, vice president of M&T Bank, recently presented a $10,000 check to the Worcester County Education Foundation (WCEF) for just that reason. Sayler noted how proud M&T is to get behind the WCEF’s mission to provide every child in the county equal access to the tools necessary for a great education.

“Like so many other things in life, we’re likely to get back what we put into it,” he said. “So if we help to provide today’s students with the educational tools and experience that is required, they’ll have the ability to compete for jobs and contribute to our community after graduation. Our hope is that today’s students will fill many M&T positions in the future.

Education is simply a good investment.”

The WCEF was established in August of 2013 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit.

The idea was to establish a proactive

partnership between the community and the public school system by linking community resources with the educational needs of its students to prepare them to succeed.

Local businesses and individuals have championed education with donations to the WCEF. Current goals include accelerating the purchase and distribution of digital devices for K12, so every student has equal access to a “World Class” education.

In addition, teachers are supported through annual grants, funds are also set aside to provide financial assistance to students in need and money is being raised to set up a $1million endowment, which will provide perpetual funding for future needs.

No donation is too small. So far the WCEF has raised over $550,000 and has distributed more than $50,000, funding the purchase of digital tools for students and awarding a number of teacher grants. Anyone wishing to help the WCEF meet its $1 million endowment goal may call 410-6325076 or visit www.wced.foundation to contribute.

RED KETTLE DRIVE Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines Ocean City Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Chair Stella Hartington rings the bell for the drive.

Kiwanis annually man the main door at the Berlin Wal-Mart.

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LUNCH WITH SANTA Outback Steakhouse in West Ocean City hosted a Lunch with Santa event on Dec. 22 to raise money for Prom Night, a fundraiser for Believe in Tomorrow Children’s House by the Sea. During the event, Charlotte and Jennifer Kratzer, Teron Lewis, center, and Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation Beach Respite Housing Program, pose for a picture.

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New CURE group to host meetings monthly at Panera Continued from Page 37 social injustice.

“He’s a spokesperson for the more liberal, progressive side of Christianity,” Knepp said. “He is very well known in progressive Christian circles.”

Beginning in February, two monthly meetings will take place at Panera Bread located in the White Marlin Mall in West Ocean City. On Thursday, Feb. 2, Father D’Amario will lead a meeting at 7 p.m., and on Monday, Feb. 6, Knepp will conduct a class at 10 a.m. For the next five months the same schedule will continue the first Monday at 10 a.m. and the first Thursday at 7 p.m. at Panera Bread.

Knepp said Wallis’ book makes the case for racial reconciliation.

“He feels that for predominantly white Christians this is something we need to take ownership of and work toward,” he said. “Our group in Ocean City decided we would use that as one of the kicking off points for trying to get a discussion about a wider array of issues among the congregations.”

Any interested parties are welcome to attend the book discussion regardless of religious affiliation.

“They don’t have to be a member of the congregation, it’s open to anyone who would like to participate,” he said. “Just get a copy of the book and show up.”

CURE has several other projects in the works, including proposed movie screenings, Knepp said.

“We’re going to do a film series that’s going to rotate as three of the congregations have the ability to do projection,” he said. “We’re going to be looking at films that deal with the history of discrimination, prejudice or inequality, not just around issues of grace, but also around issues of gender, sexual orientation and religious discrimination.”

In early April, clergy members with CURE are planning a dramatic reading of “Racing Demons,” a Tony award-winning play by Englishman Sir David Hare.

“It’s about a group of clergy in the Church of England and is set in the 1990’s,” he said.

The work examines the priests’ challenge to foster personal and community morality.

“The idea is that by engaging the clergy in Ocean City to participate in this reader’s theater it might also generate a lot of interest from our congregation members,” Knepp said.

Anyone desiring more information can contact St. Peter’s Lutheran Church at 410-524-7474.

Moving forward, Knepp said CURE hopes to continue its efforts and work in an advocacy role for societal justice.

“These are our first efforts to work on some common education and listening to one another,” he said.

“That’s certainly our interest.”

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In August, Dr. Roxie Dennis of Worcester County NAACP, left, joins area religious leaders to formulate an approach to discuss racism with their various congregations.

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BUILD-A-BEAR DONATIONS Members of the Ocean Pines Hammerheads swim team and Coach Brooks Ensor deliver more than 30 Build-A-Bear plush teddy bears to Atlantic General Hospital’s Emergency Department recently to be given to children. They are joined by Nurse Technician Shannen Hilton and Beth Ann Wells, RN.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING Worcester Prep’s 45th Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 4, was another successful fundraiser for future school and program updates. Jenna and Corey Hoch shop in the Festival of Trees and Wreaths with their children, Keller, and WPS second grader, Laney.

PEN PALS Linda Brown's second graders at Ocean City Elementary School are exchanging pen-pal letters with children at Kihei Elementary School in Maui, whose teacher, Becky Bentley, is Brown's daughter. Lylla Bergeman, James Bergey, Joseph Palmisano, Ronin Brooks and Ashley Conway show their letters and tree riddle book marks that will be mailed off to Hawaii.

Denise Venable wins a diamond necklace in a cupcake raffle at Outback Steakhouse in West Ocean City on Dec. 22 during Lunch with Santa, an event to raise money for Prom Night, a fundraiser for Believe in Tomorrow Children’s House by the Sea.

GUEST ARTIST Contemporary painter Megan Burak, of Berlin, who occupies Studio E in January at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, greets visitors during First Friday's opening reception, Jan. 6.

STUDENTS COLLECT CANS Worcester Prep Upper School students collect cans from every classroom to sort into bags that will be delivered to various organizations in Maryland and Delaware, on Dec. 16. Pictured, in front, from left, are Olivia Bescak, Lauren Meoli, Rachael Weidman and Head of Upper School Mike Grosso, and in back, Seth Lewis, Grant Brown, Jordan Welch, John Repass, Brad White and Andrew Stickler.

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Art League of Ocean City seeks instructors

(Jan. 20, 2017) The Art League of Ocean City invites anyone who has a creative talent to share their skill by teaching a class at the Ocean City Center for the Arts. Instructors are compensated for their time and supplies.

Part of the mission of the Art League is to provide community education for adults and children, artists and non-artists. Currently, the arts center offers more than 50 art classes for all skill levels and interests. In 2016, more than 2,000 people attended classes.

The Art League is seeking instruc-

tors for such diverse classes as origami, metal work, calligraphy, silk screen printing, stained glass, glass painting, wood whittling, crocheting and using technology for art. Other creative ideas are also encouraged.

“We are inviting local creative people to share their gifts,” said Rina Thaler, executive director of the Ocean City Center for the Arts. “Our current class offerings are extremely strong in painting and drawing, but we would like to expand the variety of classes we offer. We are always seeking new ideas and new instructors to share their

skills.”

All classes are held at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, 94th Street bayside, a contemporary facility featuring spacious, well-equipped classrooms with waterfront views and ample exhibition space. The Art League promotes its classes through an active social media campaign, press releases and a quarterly “Art Matters” publication that is mailed to members and distributed locally.

Anyone interested may contact Katrin Huber, the Art League’s education director, at 410-524-9433 or

katrin@artleagueofoceancity.org.

The Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street is the home of the Art League of Ocean City, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the visual arts in the Ocean City area through education, exhibits, scholarships, programs and community art events. The arts center is supported by memberships, corporate and civic funding, donations and sales of art.

More information about the Art League and the arts center is available at 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.

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OP Pine’eer Craft Club donates to community depts.

(Jan. 20, 2017) The Pine’eer Craft Club of Ocean Pines held its annual Holiday Luncheon on Dec. 15 at the Captain’s Table Restaurant in Ocean City. A ceremony was held prior to the luncheon to hand out donation checks of $4,700 to various departments in the Pines.

The proceeds from the annual August and November Artisan & Craft Shows provided the funds to make these donations possible.

Donations made were as follows: Ocean Pines Police Department, $500; Volunteer Fire Department, $1,500; Rec & Parks, $1,500; Public Works, $400; Friends of OP Library, $300; Worcester County Veterans Memorial, $400; and Neighborhood Watch, $100.

The Pine’eer Craft Club is looking forward to another productive and creative year in 2017. The group meets the third Thursday of each month at 9:45 a.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center in White Horse Park. Guests and new members are always welcome.

The Pine’eer Craft Club of Ocean Pines recently presented donation checks of $4,700 to various departments in the Pines. Accepting the donation, from left, are Bob Abele from Neighborhood Watch; Ocean Pines Police Chief Dave Massey; Billy Bounds of the OP Volunteer Fire Department; Marie Gilmore of the Ocean Pines Veterans Memorial; Kim Goldberg of Public Works; and Debbie Donahue, representing the Pines Recreation and Parks Department.

Visit the craft and gift shop located in White Horse Park across from the Community Center. It is open year round Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information about the Pine’eer Craft Club of Ocean Pines, contact Sharon Puser at 410-208-3032 or S.puser@verizon.net.

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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AE-American Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / VMC-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-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m.

■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 120th Street, Food Lion Shopping Center, 410-723-2500; 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out. Fast delivery.

Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available.

■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining.

■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishocmd.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails.

Dine in, take out and delivery available.

■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes— Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment.

■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott.

■ COINS, 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100 / www.coinspub.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m., 6 days a week and early bird 4-6 p.m., daily specials. Closed Mon-

days.

■ 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 410641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Open Thursday at 4 p.m. for dinner. Open Friday-Sunday at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch buffet. Friday and/or Saturday, live entertainment. Sunday brunch buffet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy Hour ThursdaySunday, 4-7 p.m.

■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials.

■ DOUGH ROLLER, 41st Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-9254; 70th Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for more than 35 years.

Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Fried Chicken available at South Division, 41st and 70th streets. Breakfast served daily at 3rd, 41st and 70th streets. Order online for carryout at both Coastal Highway locations.

■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating.

Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second Season & Daily Dinner Specials. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Dine In, Carry Out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm.

■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410524-5500 / 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.

■ FLYING FISH CAFE & SUSHI BAR, The Village of Fenwick, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0217 / www.flyingfishfenwick.com / $-$$ /V-MCDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Featuring the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and rolls plus creative and delicious small plates.

■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN, 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS / www.foxspizzade.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Chil-

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■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-2131846 / www.weocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta.

Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner.

Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs.

Open year-round.

■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-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-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs.

■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-5243535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends.

■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-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 443-6642836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Our experienced chefs deliver the finest in cuisine nightly. OC’s best veal chop, the freshest seafood and great pasta dishes. Ky West offers fine dining and a beautiful bar described as New York funky chic. Providing excellent food and drink for a great dining adventure.

■ MY THAI OC, 138th Street, Bayside Plaza, 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-9918 / www.mythaioc.webs.com / $ / V-MC-Dis / Authentic Thai food served Thursday-Sunday. Free parking for customers. Eat in or take out. Vegetarian options also.

■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS, 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2501984 / www.nickshouseofribs.com / $$/ V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere. Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks.

■ 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 best spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving lunch and dinner in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day and all night every day available at tables and bar.

■ SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full Bar / Family friendly. Open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.; Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. Locally sourced, freshly prepared. Brick oven pizza, steaks, seafood, chicken and veal selections. Daily lunch, happy hour and dinner specials.

■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$-$$$ / V-M-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway.

Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials.

■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian style restaurant with Italian style deli and pasticceria/bakery too.

Just stop in for a look and a taste of some fresh prosciutto fresh loaves of Italian bread. Large circular bar with Happy Hour and check our Web site with our daily specials from our great menu including pasta, wood fired pizzas, delicious heros and catering. Daily lunch special $6.95 plus take out service.

■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round.

Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily 7:30am to 9:00pm (Fri & Sat to 10pm).

Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season.

■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Certified Angus® burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.

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FRI, JAN. 20 FREE INTRODUCTORY PICKLEBALL CLINIC AND FREE WEEK

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free pickleball clinic for brand new players. Open to the public.

Registration is required by calling or stopping by the community center’s front desk by the day before. Participants can also register for a free week of pickelball starting the day of the clinic.

410-641-7052 Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 3:30 p.m. Science, technology, engineering and math activities. For children 8 years and older.

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STEAM PM

Columbus Hall (behind St. Luke’s Church), 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Held each Friday night. Doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. 410-524-7994

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO

SAT, JAN. 21 White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway,

FARMERS MARKET

Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held every Saturday. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. 410641-7717, Ext. 3006 Delmarva Discover Center & Museum, 2 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This family-friendly event will feature demonstrations, interactive exhibits, children’s activities, local seafood and round-table discussions. Children can help make a bamboo raft for Mac & Tuck, the museum’s North American River Otters. Members are admitted free, $10 for adults and $5 for children. contact@DelmarvaDiscoveryCenter.org, 410-957-9933, http://www.DelmarvaDiscoveryCenter.org

WINTER WATERMEN’S FESTIVAL

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN DINNER

New Hope United Methodist Church, 7338 New Hope Road, Willards, MD, 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 $13 for adults.

Carry-outs available. 410-543-8244 or 443-235-0251

12TH ANNUAL ‘BASKETS AND MORE!’ BINGO NIGHT

Stephen Decatur High School Cafeteria, 9913 Seahawk Road, Berlin, MD 21811, 6

p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Game prizes include Longaberger Baskets, Pampered Chef, Vera Bradley and more. There will be a 50/50, raffle, special games and a Chinese auction. Food and beverages available for sale. Tickets cost $20. Proceeds benefit the Quota International of Ocean City, Inc.’s scholarships and community projects. Call to reserve tickets. permitink@verizon.net, 410-603-1397

SUN, JAN. 22 Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 12 to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others.

Open to the community and to AGH patients. Rob, 443-783-3529

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

MON, JAN. 23 Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 4 p.m. Make your own unique snowflakes and help decorate the library with them. For children ages 5 to 13 years. 410-632-3495, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

‘SNOWFLAKE MAKING’

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

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. The group meets each Monday.

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS

Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. 410-6416876

TUE, JAN. 24 All Hallows Church Parish House, 109 W. Market Street, Snow Hill, MD, 7:30 a.m. Contact agibb1@verizon.net or 410546-1978 for more information.

SNOW HILL ROTARY CLUB MEETING

Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 10:30 a.m. Inspire your little ones to move and learn with interactive books that introduce them to yoga moves. For 3 to 5 year old children.

410-957-0878, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

STORY YOGA

Berlin library, 220 N. Main St. Berlin, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 3 to 7 year old children. 410-641-0650, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

YOUNG AND RESTLESS ‘PAINTING FUN’

Coast Guard Station Ocean City, 610 S. Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 12 to 4 p.m. The open house will be held noon to 4 p.m. and from 5-8 p.m. Recruiters will be available to answer questions. uscgroatlanticcity@uscg.mil, 609-4848260, http://www.GoCoastGuard.com

COAST GUARD OPEN HOUSE

Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Berlin group 331. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. jeanduck47@gmail.com

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

Pocomoke Elks Lodge 1624, 1944 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m., early bingo at 7 p.m. and regular games start at 7:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Open to the public.

410-957-3556

BINGO

MARYLAND SALTWATER SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION’S ATLANTIC COAST CHAPTER MONTHLY MEETING

Ocean City Lions Den, 12534 Airport Road, Ocean City, MD 21842, 7:30 p.m.

Guest speaker is Wes Pollett, who works on the vessel Morning Star with Capt.

Monty Hawkins. Pollett will be speaking on a variety of fishing techniques and tackle. Public guests are welcome. Doors open at 7 p.m.

WED, JAN. 25 KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY

‘SEASONS’ ART SHOW WINNERS The winners of the "Seasons" group show that opened on First Friday, Jan. 6, at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street include, from left, Galina Kolosovskaya, first place; Victor Pozhidayev, third place, both of Silver Spring; Art League board member Emily Schwab; Jess Cross, exhibit judge; and Barbara Siskind, of Columbia, Maryland, honorable mention.

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. Meets every Wednesday. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m.

410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org

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CALENDAR Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. 410-524-1818, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

STORY TIME

Berlin library, 220 N. Main St. Berlin, MD, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Pick a secret agent name, break a code, and hunt for clues.

Drop in for the whole family. 410-6410650, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

FAMILY NIGHT - SECRET AGENTS

Columbus Hall (behind St. Luke’s Church), 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Takes place on the last Wednesday of each month. Cost is normally $7 but will be reduced to $5 for January. This month is soup, sandwiches, salad and dessert. Cash bar. 410-524-7994

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SIMPLE SUPPER

Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and Carolina Beach music.

Meets every Wednesday. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 302-200-3262, http://delmarvahanddancing.com

DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB

Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. cliff0917@aol.com, 410641-1700

OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING

Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. All cash prizes; $1,000 Jack Pot. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Open to the public. 410-250-2645

BINGO

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 7 to 8 p.m. The group gathers the fourth Wednesday of each month. Preregistration is not necessary. Pastoral Care Services, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9725

THU, JAN. 26 Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 10:30 a.m. Children, infant to 5 years, will learn new skills while playing with educational toys.

410-632-3495, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

PLAY TIME

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. 410-208-4014, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

STORY TIME

COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. The group meets every Thursday. Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. 410-251-8163 Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 2 to 3 p.m. Providing physical and emotional support for survivors and caregivers to share personal experiences and challenges. Coping strategies also discussed. Ann Waples, awaples@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9243 or 443-614-5720

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4 to 7 p.m.

Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus

BEACH SINGLES

meets for happy hour. Arlene or Kate, 302-436-9577 or 410-524-0649

ONGOING EVENTS Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Feb. 18, 8-11 a.m. Menu includes pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, orange juice, coffee and tea. Tickets cost $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 5-11 and free to those 4 and younger. Purchase in advance at 410208-6719 or purchase at the door. Carryout available. Proceeds benefit the youth of the community.

KIWANIS WINTER PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Ocean City Senior Center, 41st St., bayside, Feb. 1, noon to 3 p.m. Advance tickets cost $10 for 4 cards if purchased by Jan. 26.

Tickets at the door cost $10 for 3 cards.

Rachel Zelkind, 410-632-1277, Ext. 114.

MID-WEEK MANIA CASH BINGO

RCIA is a process for individuals, adults and children 8 years and older, who are seeking Baptism. Also for those already baptized in another Christian tradition who want to come into the Catholic Church. Call Rita at 410-289-7038 or come to a session held on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Father Connell Parish Center, 1705 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD. All are welcome.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m., on the first Friday of each month. Meeting of volunteers. Info: Anna Foultz, 410-641-7667.

STAR CHARITIES MEETING

OC Office, 12216 Ocean Gateway, Unit 1500, West Ocean City, 1 p.m., third Wednesday of each month. Info: Mary

WSW SUPPORT GROUP

Henderson, 410-213-1177.

Temple Bat Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin, every Friday, 7:30 p.m. A reform Jewish Synagogue. Info: 410641-4311.

FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT & ADVOCACY GROUP

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, noon to 1:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of every month. Info: 410-5247474.

WORCESTER COUNTY PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, second Tuesday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Speakers, exercise, discussions and more. Info: 410-208-3132.

Pine’eer Craft and Gift Shop, White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Shop will be open every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and every Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring the latest creations by members of the Pine’eer Craft Club.

PINE’EER CRAFT AND GIFT SHOP OPEN

Ocean City AARP 1917 meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at the Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St., Ocean City. Social begins at 9:30 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m.

Info: aarp1917.org.

AARP

NAACP meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month. All are welcome. Info: 443-944-6701.

NAACP MEETINGS

Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, the third Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m. Also held at the Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., the fourth Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. Open to anyone who has lost a friend or loved one to suicide. Free of charge. Info: 410-726-3090 or www.choosetolivemaryland.org.

SUICIDE GRIEVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP

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.

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HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED The light display on Philadelphia Ave. in downtown Ocean City, honoring all who have served (pictured inset), is a joint effort between the Downtown Association and American Legion Post #166. Pictured, from left, are DTA President Joe Manganello, Johan Nykvist, Earl Hewitt, Bo Spicer, Glen Reely, Sarge Garlitz, representing Synepuxent Post #166, Chariman of DTA Light Up Downtown Program Kevin Gibbs, and DTA Vice President Brooks Trimper.

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JANUARY 20, 2017 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.

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HELP WANTED

Myers Tool Rental & Parties Your Way! Help Wanted

Now accepting applications for hard working, strong individual to help with equipment, tent set ups, deliveries and more.

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Comfort Inn Gold Coast Ocean City

Year Round Maintenance Position

Seeking a full time, year round maintenance person. Candidate should have experience in Hotel or Condo maintenance or the trades. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends. Competitive pay and benefits.

Please apply in person at The Comfort Inn Gold Coast located at 112th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City No phone calls please

Office Assistant Needed

Full Time - $9-10/hr depending on experience Provides administrative, secretarial and clerical support to others in the office to maintain an efficient office environment. Previous office experience is a plus but this can also be entry level position. Competent computer skills including MS Office or equivalent internet skills including use of e-mails, group messaging and data collection.

Email resume to: dunkindonutjobs@gmail.com Subject Line: Office Assistant Serious inquiries only, must live within a 30 minute radius of West Ocean City Maryland.

Maintenance Technician Wanted

(Ocean City, MD) Competitive Salary: $15 - $18/hr. depending on experience.

Help build and maintain Delmarva's fastest growing restaurant group. Perform interior and exterior finish work, such as drywall, painting, paneling, ceiling and floor tile, plumbing repairs, heating and air conditioning system repairs. Perform routine and emergency repairs on restaurant equipment, including diagnostics on electrical and refrigeration components. On call on a rotating emergency schedule for weekends and holidays.

Basic skill sets must include some Electric, Plumbing, Carpentry, Refrigeration.

Health Insurance, 401K, Sick Leave Email resume to: ddconstructionmanager@gmail.com Fax to 410-520-0199/ Apply online: https://www.delmarvadd.com/DunkinDonuts/construction.html

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Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.

Employment Opportunities:

Year Round, Full/Part Time: Line Cook, Server, Bartender, Host/Hostess, Room Attendant, Coffee Shop Attendant

Excellent Benefits and Free Employee Meal.

Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept.

10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Fax: 410-723-9109 Phone: 410-524-3535 EOE M/F/D/V

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TOWN OF BERLIN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CERTIFIED POLICE COMMUNICATION OFFICER The Town of Berlin is seeking applications for full time and part time positions of Certified Police Communication Officers. Applicants must be 20 years of age and able to pass an indepth background investigation, including into past and present employers.

Applicants must successfully complete an entry level MILES/NCIC logon course certified by CJIS. Deadline for applications: February 3, 2017.

Applications may be submitted to: 10 William Street or via the Town’s website, www.berlinmd.gov.

For further info call 410641-1333. The Town of Berlin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HELP WANTED

PT, Seasonal Housekeeping/Inspecting Position.

Hours vary. Email resume to oh@defenderresorts.com.

Call 410-520-0003.

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

Full Time, Year Round • General Maintenance • HVAC Tech • Restaurant Manager • AM & PM Front Desk Supervisor

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

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EPA Certified HVAC Technician Needed

Competitive Salary: $22-$26/hr. depending on experience.

Delmarva & the Greater Baltimore Area.

EPA Certification, Minimum 5 yrs field Experience.

Health, 401K, Vacation, Sick Time Email resume to: ddconstructionmanager@gmail.com Fax to 410-520-0199/ Apply online: https://www.delmarvadd.com/DunkinDonuts/construction.html

MARINE MECHANIC

One of Delmarva’s top dealers is growing and seeking a qualified Marine Technician. Certification preferred but will train other mechanics. Top pay for right person. FT/YR w/benefits.

Must be dependable and team player.

BOAT SALES

Busy Marine dealer has position available for a motivated and customer focused Sales Professional. FT/YR w/ benefits.

Prior sales/boating experience a plus. Salary plus commission.

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MIDLANTIC MARINE CENTER

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HELP WANTED

A busy contractor company in Ocean Pines, MD is currently hiring HVAC Maintenance Technicians.

START IMMEDIATELY. To apply call Marc at 302-682-1777.

The American Legion Post 166 in Ocean City is searching for a

FT or PT Post Steward/Manager

Responsibilities include but not limited to: - Bar, Kitchen & Maintenance Personnel - Inventory Management of all products (food, beer, wine, liquor, soda & dry goods) - Inspect Building and Grounds for public health & safety issues.

Please respond with current resume to: AL, Post 166, P.O. Box 63, Ocean City, MD 21843 Fax: 410-289-1463 Alpost166@comcast.net

RECEPTIONIST

Local new home builder looking for a year-round part-time experienced receptionist for our West OC office. This position will be working 8-4 Wed, Thurs, Fri year round but will need to be able to work full week to cover office manager for days off/vacation time. A friendly personality is needed for greeting customers & on phones.

Strong computer skills with some experience in Word & Excel and the ability to multi-task. Only serious applicants looking for permanent part-time office position need apply.

Email resume to: reshomes@beachin.net or Fax 410-213-0429 Attn: Office Manager No phone calls!

HELP WANTED Chairside

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WINTER WEEKLY RENTALS Pool Front Rooms $175.

Efficiencies $195.

2BR Apartments $280.

Burgundy Inn 1201 Philadelphia Ave. 410-289-8581

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

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Accepting Applications Central AC/Heat & major appliances in each unit.

Laundry & Playground on site. This institute is an equal opportunity provider & employer.

Please call 410-835-2951 TDD/TTY 1-800-738-2258

YEAR ROUND RESIDENTIAL RENTALS OCEAN CITY

4BR/2BA on the bay. Mid town location, fenced in yard. $1,600/mo. plus util

OCEAN PINES

3BR/1BA, Rancher w/ eat in kitchen.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

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RENTALS

RENTALS

House For Rent in Ocean Pines. Fully furnished. 3BR, 2BA. No pets. Located on quiet cul-de-sac. $1300. Call Bob, 443-250-3531.

YEAR ROUND - 2BR/1BA. 142nd St. $950/mo. + utilities. WINTER RENTAL 2BR/2BA Condo. 142nd St. $550/mo. + utilities. Call John 4\10-726-8948.

Year-Round Rental. 3BR/ 1BA, newly renovated Single Home on 2 acres. Berlin. $1200/mo. + sec. dep. & util.

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ROOMMATES ROOMMATES

Roommate Wanted. Single occupancy. $550 monthly + 1/2 electric bill. W/D, cable & WiFi included. Off-street parking. 74th St. area. Call 410251-6678 after 6pm.

YR Efficiency, 32nd St., OC - Must have good credit. No smoking / no pets. $900/mo.

Includes HBO, cable & electric. Call 443-504-4460.

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Condo For Sale By Owner.

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COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL

2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200.

Berlin, 225 sq. ft. Office Space, $275/mo. includes utils. Two 120 sq. ft. Storage Sheds, each $95/mo. Call 410-726-5471 or 410-6414300.

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The contents of mini storage units will be sold at public auction. Units to be auctioned; B1-B6-B18-B47B80-B82-B83-O29-O115O164-O15-O92-O106-O10 7-O115-O135-O142-O152O164-S3-S5-S26-S40S56-S75-S117-S129-S160S178-S180-S314-S315S505-S614-S761. 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 28, 2017 Time: 9AM #1 Starting at Berlin Mini Storage: Route 346 #2 Continues at OC Mini Storage: Route 50 #3 Finishes at OC Mini Storage: Route 611 Terms: CASH ONLY! Auctioneer: Tom Janasek

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TOWN OF OCEAN CITY OPERATING BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2017 BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of Ocean City, Maryland, that the following fund revenue and departmental expenditures, together with certain restrictions and authorizations are adopted: General Fund

1ST READING

General Fund

1ST READING

AMENDMENT # 1

AMENDMENT # 1

FY - 2017 A.

FY - 2017

Anticipated Revenue: Property Taxes

B. Anticipated Expenditures: $

Other Taxes

42,538,210

General Government

18,186,003

Public Safety

$

3,744,817 34,285,033

Licenses and Permits

4,243,686

General Public Works/Beach Maintenance

Revenue From Other Agencies

5,602,412

Sanitation and Waste Removal

5,863,115

Charges For Current Services

9,400,518

Highways and Streets

5,721,329

5,293,218

Fines and Forfeitures

602,000

Economic Development - Tourism

8,669,496

Other Revenue

586,393

Culture and Recreation

7,752,654

Debt Service Prior Year Reserves Total Revenue

1,990,498 $

83,149,720

6,056,326

Total Expenditures

$

77,385,988

To Transportation Fund

885,668

To Airport Fund

291,307

To Convention Center Total Revenue

$

83,149,720

and Other Financing Sources

To Capital Projects Total Expenditures

Convention Water

Transportation

$

6,453,409 $

Capacity/Impact Fees

Airport

Course

4,549,419 $

1,839,600 $

13,473,639 $

978,015 $

2,102,978

0

0

178,000

0

0

State and Federal Grants

0

6,745,985

1,462,506

0

141,000

0

Food and Beverage Tax

0

0

1,350,000

0

0

0

Build America Bond Subsidy

0

0

0

116,761

0

0

453,825

590,373

68,714

432,922

6,500

2,202

$

0 7,009,294 $

885,668 12,771,445 $

1,412,507 6,133,327 $

0 14,201,322 $

291,307 1,416,822 $

0 2,105,180

$

2,129,090 $

3,858,791 $

2,899,547 $

4,052,434 $

323,347 $

1,066,090

2,869,175

3,073,860

1,753,780

4,191,467

762,552

1,035,609

891,151

5,838,794

0

1,702,580

188,000

0

1,119,878

0

1,110,566

4,254,841

142,923

0

0

0

0

0

0

3,481

Transfer-In From General Fund Total Revenue Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services Non-Personal Services Capital Outlay Debt Service Transfer to General Fund Transfer to Reserves Total Expenditures

0 7,009,294 $

$

0 12,771,445 $

369,434 6,133,327 $

0 14,201,322 $

0 1,416,822 $

0 2,105,180

Information

Service

Vehicle

Risk

Pension &

Capital

Technology

Center

Trust

Management

OPEB Trust

Projects

Anticipated Revenue: Charges to Other Funds

$

7,580,409 $

0

Investment Earnings/Other

0

0

0

47,259

4,880,000

0

Employee Contributions

0

0

0

0

1,735,000

0

Sale of Capital Assets/Contributions

0

0

60,000

0

0

0

Federal/State Grants

0

0

0

0

0

0

101,847

13,730

110,400

0

0

$

0 2,219,019 $

0 4,314,977 $

0 2,733,736 $

$

1,004,154 $

1,711,897 $

1,214,865

2,603,080

614,893

2,075,988

970,000

0

Debt Service

0

0

179,635

0

0

0

Capital Outlay

0

0

1,939,208

0

0

0

Benefit Payments

0

0

0

0

7,106,160

0

Transfer to Reserves

0

0

0

200,000

6,119,249

Prior Year Reserves General Fund Contribution Total Revenue B.

Wastewater

102,060

Prior Year Reserves

A.

Golf

Center

Anticipated Revenue: Service Charges

B.

3,174,250 83,149,720

$

and Other Financing Uses

Enterprise Funds: A.

1,412,507

2,117,172 $

4,301,247 $

2,563,336 $

2,487,958 $

0 2,535,217 $

0

0 14,195,409 $

3,434,250 3,434,250

0 $

0

Anticipated Expenditures: Personal Services Non-Personal Services

Capital Projects Total Expenditures

$

0 2,219,019 $

0 4,314,977 $

0 $

0 2,733,736 $

259,229 $

0 2,535,217 $

0 14,195,409 $

0 3,434,250 3,434,250

Special Authorization - Budget Manager The Budget Manager shall be authorized to reallocate departmental appropriations among the various objects of expenditures as she deems necessary.

Such changes shall be approved by the Finance Administrator & City Manager Restrictions - City Manager: A.

The utilization of any contingency appropriation shall be accomplished only with prior authorization from the Mayor and Council.

B.

Utilization of appropriations established in the Capital Improvement Fund may be accomplished only with the express approval of the Mayor and Council.

Tax Rate: An Ad Valorem Tax Rate of $0.4727 per $100 of assessed valuation of real property and a rate of $1.29 per $100 of assessed valuation of

corporate and personal property tax is required to fund this budget.

INTRODUCED at a meeting of the City Council of Ocean City, Maryland held on January 17, 2017 SECOND READING of this ordinance shall be held at a meeting of the Mayor and City Council on February 6, 2017

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12801 OLD STAGE RD. BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from David A. Ehatt and Cheryl Ehatt, dated May 17, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4727, folio 523 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on FEBRUARY 6, 2017 AT 3:41 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $20,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the

ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser.

Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2013-42850).

Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-1/19/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 10128 SILVER POINT LA. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Meir Lugasi, dated April 9, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4949, folio 453 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on FEBRUARY 6, 2017 AT 3:40 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and described as follows: Tax ID #10010136. The property is improved by a dwelling.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $107,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on

the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 8% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser.

Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #14-609519).

The property will be sold subject to a 120 day right of redemption by the Internal Revenue Service.

Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-1/19/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 9848 OLD OCEAN CITY BLVD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated June 24, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5132, Folio 83 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $462,000.00 and a current interest rate of 2.09%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worces-

ter County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on FEBRUARY 7, 2017 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $27,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser.

All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer.

Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improve-

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(Matter No. 305996-2) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-1/19/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 10253 HARRISON RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Jacqueline Tindley, dated September 25, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4816, folio 235 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on FEBRUARY 6, 2017 AT 3:42 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $5,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived.

Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 6.375% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the

noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser.

Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #15-614460).

Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-1/19/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 722 ANCHOR CHAIN RD., UNIT #14 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated July 13, 1995 and recorded in Liber 2180, Folio 359 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $61,750.00 and a current interest rate of 8.125%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 31, 2017 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any build-

ings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. 14 in the “Harbor Lights Condominium” 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 $5,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court.

There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser.

All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer.

Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the

Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest.

(Matter No. 130093-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-1/12/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 4004 JONES RD. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from John W. Russell and Jennifer M. Russell, dated November 24, 2010 and recorded in Liber 5585, folio 232 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 23, 2017 AT 2:25 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $36,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk

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There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser.

Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2013-35303).

Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-1/5/3t _________________________________ RAYMOND C. SHOCKLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON PA 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16790 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LAURA E. BIRCH Notice is given that Verla Hammond, 12618 Collins Road, Bishopville, MD 21813, was on December 28, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Laura E. Birch who died on May 17, 1971, 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, 2017.

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.

Verla Hammond 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 05, 2017 OCD-1/5/3t _________________________________

Philadelphia Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: 3 BUX LLC/ BUXY’S SALTY DOG (BZA 2473 #17-09400001) at 6:10 p.m.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a variance in accordance with Chapter 30 Environment, Section 30-561 to allow approximately 126 square feet of impervious structures including an above ground pool and a built in outdoor grill and fireplace to be constructed within the 15’ waterfront setback established by the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Program in the R-1, SingleFamily Residential zoning district pursuant to Section 30-554(d)(1)a.

The site of the appeal is described as Lot 24 of the Caine Keys II Plat, extended; further described as located on the west side of Point Lookout Road, and locally known as 10613 Point Lookout Road, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: COREY & CATHERINE ROBERTS – (BZA 2474 #17-09500001) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall.

Alfred Harrison, Chairman Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-1/12/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception for a five (5) parking space waiver for an outdoor dining patio on the north end of the restaurant and the placement of a walk-in cooler next to the door located on the west side of the restaurant; and pursuant to Section 110-94(3)a) requesting a special yard exception to expand the entrance on the east front yard in a manner similar to the existing expansion granted in 2003, providing a 5’ setback instead of 10’ as required

by Code. The site of the appeal is described as Lots 66, 67, 68, 94, 95, and 96, #3 Skyline Development Plat; and further described as located on the west side of Philadelphia Avenue and south side of 28th Street, and locally known as 2707 & 2709

Town of Ocean City

BID SOLICITATION Water Tower Power Washing The Town is seeking bids from qualified Vendors to provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment for Water Tower Power Washing as detailed in the Bid Documents.

Bid Documents for the above referenced project may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either emailing the Purchasing Associate, Leila Milewski, at lmilewski@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6643 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents.

A pre-bid conference will be held in the Purchasing Office located at 204 65th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842 on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. The last day for questions will be noon on Friday, February 3, 2017.

Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than Tuesday, February 14,

2017 by 1:30 p.m. and will be opened and read aloud at the Procurement Department located at 204 65th Street, Bldg. A, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

Late Bid Documents will not be accepted.

Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation.

OCD-1/19/1t _________________________________ JON P. BULKELEY ESQ AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, PA 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16649 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF SAMUEL RUSHDI ZALATIMO AKA: SAM ZALATIMO Notice is given that Sherrie Lynn Pierce, 305 139th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on January 12, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Samuel Rushdi Zalatimo who died on July 15, 2016, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 12th day of July, 2017.

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.

Sherrie Lynn Pierce 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 19, 2017 OCD-1/19/3t _________________________________

Commentary

Officials must keep everyone on board

Every Ocean City Council going back for the past 30 years has had cliques or mini-caucuses that separate those on the inside, so to speak, from the other members.

This division, however subtle or obvious it has been at times, is not just the product of political alliances, but also can be attributed to officials who, over time, have come to believe they are government versus those who believe they serve government.

An elected official who has been in office for several years, for instance, is more comfortable going to an employee or department head with a recommendation or request than a relative newcomer would be.

Further, the longer an elected official has served, the more likely it is that the staffer, supervisor or department head will listen, since no municipal employee wants to get on the wrong side of someone whose influence has increased with each year of service.

Clearly, this isn’t fair to the employee, considering that other elected officials may not be apprised of the results of these encounters until the last minute, thus giving them the impression that they have been purposely excluded from the conversation.

The council rebellion of 2010, which began with the dissolution of all city commissions for precisely this reason, is the best example of what can happen when one group perceives that the other has been working around it.

The recent circumstances of agenda switching and a recognition breakfast for a former councilman without the knowledge of the full council are minor as compared to some of the actions of a few years ago, and they may have been simple oversights.

But because there is no such thing as trust in politics, elected officials should be mindful of where even the smallest slights can lead.

More than anything, they need to protect the overall confidence in the impartiality of their employees, as their continued employment depends on it.

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EDITOR/PUBLISHER.......................... Stewart Dobson MANAGING EDITOR................................ Lisa Capitelli ASSOCIATE EDITORS.......... Josh Davis, Brian Gilliland STAFF WRITERS............ Kara Hallissey, Katie Tabeling, .............................................................. Greg Ellison ASSISTANT PUBLISHER.......................... Elaine Brady ACCOUNT MANAGERS........ Mary Cooper, Shelby Shea CLASSIFIEDS/LEGALS MANAGER...... Nancy Hawrylko SENIOR DESIGNER................................ Susan Parks GRAPHIC ARTISTS................ Kelly Brown, Kaitlin Sowa .............................................................. Debbie Haas COMPTROLLER.................................. Christine Brown ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT...................... Gini Tufts Ocean City Today is published weekly by FLAG Publications, Inc. at 8200 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Md. 21842.

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Letters to the editor Ocean Pines lighting concerns voiced

Editor, The following letter was sent to the current board and previous Ocean Pines Boards with only one response a year ago and no actions.

An issue that has been important to me and many of my friends and neighbors since my husband and I moved in in 1997 is the lack of safe lighting in Ocean Pines, which result in very difficult driving at night.

We totally understand that the Pines was built as a summer vacation community and we are well aware of the very high costs of installing street lighting.

So, our suggestion, which has been made to previous boards with no responses, is that property owners invest a small amount in affordable solar, dusk to dawn, or other appropriate lighting on their properties.

Both seasonal and permanent residents should provide some lighting, which would be on all year and make our community more accessible and safe.

We are aware of many residents who cannot drive in the Pines at night because it is so dark, especially in the winter.

We hope that you will agree that this is an affordable and reasonable suggestion for providing lighting within Ocean Pines. We

have installed two of these lights and the end of our court is much lighter than when we moved in.

Lighting could be carriage lights, door or garage fixtures.

Please promote this idea in your newsletters or emails.

Members of the community will be very thankful.

Carolyn Neal Ocean Pines

Questioning state of our democracy

Editor, American democracy is dead! When a candidate gets approximately 3 million more votes and is not the president — that is not democracy.

When Republicans do all they can to make sure fewer people vote – voter suppression, fewer polling places in poor areas, and fewer early voting days – that is not democracy.

When the North Carolina legislature takes away powers from the duly elected Democratic governor – that is not democracy.

When state governors appoint emergency managers to take away power from cities and towns – that is not democracy.

When we no longer have to worry about corporate influence because corporations now make up the top positions in government – that is not democracy. When an elected president is denied the ability to

appoint a Supreme Court Justice – that is not democracy.

When four votes in Wyoming have the same weight in the Electoral College as one in California – that is not democracy.

And do we value our democracy? When 90 million people eligible to vote don’t do so – we do not value our democracy.

When most people only use one news source for their information and fall prey to false news – we do not value our democracy.

When people believe voting does not make a difference – we do not value our democracy.

People across the world yearn for democracy, risk their lives to fight for free elections and generally look up to the American model of democracy.

Are we willing to abandon our proud heritage of freedom and progress toward fairness and justice for all? What are we willing to do to fight for it?

And what can we do to save our American democratic tradition?

• Make every vote count by abolishing the Electoral College: www.nationalpopularvote.com • Support third parties by implementing instant run off voting: www.fairvote.org • Eliminate gerrymandering by having non-partisan groups re-draw district lines: www.commoncause.org Joan Roache Ocean City

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Fix your laptop

By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher After working with computers for the last couple of decades, I know the best way to fix a broken one is to keep breaking it until you don’t.

In other words, forget looking up all that technical stuff and just start doing things until something good happens inadvertently.

It should be noted that this applies only to operating systems, or the OS as we techies say, as my method of addressing seemingly fatal hardware problems often involves a really big hammer. And, on the rare occasion, fire.

I say this after spending three weekends performing the software equivalent of the Heimlich maneuver on my laptop, which for no apparent reason generated an algorithm that translated to: “Kiss my OS goodbye.”

As I was involved with something important at the time — as in the St. Croix fishing rod website — I entered that dark phase where you wish your computer was artificially intelligent enough to recognize that you’re choking it.

But no. There are more mature and productive ways to address such problems. You can, for instance, look it up on various tech help sites, where you will see questions such as, “The digital feramous of the singlet griggleneb subtext seems out of sync with the embedded ribfizzle node.

JANUARY 20, 2017

What can I do?”

I don’t know about anyone else, but I hate it when my node’s out of sync.

As interesting as these sites might be, chances are you will visit 40 of them before you find the one that says, “Do this and be happy.”

So, you do it. And it doesn’t work.

You do it again. And it doesn’t work.

You do it again, but punch the keys a little harder. And it doesn’t work just as much as it didn’t work before.

You even hold a screwdriver threateningly right in front of its little unblinking camera. And it doesn’t work.

Finally, out of frustration, you resist the urge to dig out the lighter fluid and break into its pitiful software innards with an emergency boot disk, find places that you know absolutely nothing about and start typing. Anything. Keep doing that over and over until you can’t break it anymore and —voila! — it works.

Admittedly, you could have sent it to someone who knows exactly what to do and had your computer back two weeks earlier. But would be the fun in that?

Besides, you also would miss the opportunity to buy a new and improved computer to replace the dead one, which, and this is the best part, would give you the opportunity to set the old one on fire after all.

Yep, that’s me, a techie to my dual processing core.

Site plans approved for hotel on former Cropper property

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Jan. 20, 2017) Despite some Ocean City Planning Commission reservations about how it will affect the view next to the Route 50 bridge, the Cambria Hotel proposed for the former Cropper Concrete plant property earned site plan approval Wednesday night.

According to Zoning Administrator Blaine Smith, the hotel will cap out at eight-and-a-half stories and will site in the middle of the lot.

It also will meet the requirement that the structure would only take up 50 percent of the four-acre parcel, or 42,343 square feet.

The hotel would also have 131 hotel rooms, lounge areas befitting a destination hotel, a conference room, a rooftop bar, an outdoor pool and space for a restaurant.

Despite this, the hotel reduced reduce its footprint from that shown in previous plans, dropping from 26,317 square feet to 18,408 square feet.

Attorney Joe Moore, who represents the developers, told the commission that this site plan responded to concerns from neighboring property owners and that the hotel would

be situated several feet from St. Louis Avenue.

During a previous discussion, Commission Member Lauren Taylor worried that the hotel’s configuration would block incoming motorists’ view of Ocean City.

Architect Keith Fisher and Moore demonstrated with a video that the beach ball water tower would still be seen from the Route 50 bridge.

Site planners still have to meet with the State Highway Administration on Feb. 23 to discuss the location of the Route 50 bridge expansion.

In 2013, the state and the federal government approved a 30-foot-tall drawbridge that would run parallel to the existing bridge, but that would cost $300 million and has no timeline.

Since the new Route 50 bridge would run through that parcel, planners need to discuss space allocation for it with the SHA. The commission approved the Cambria Hotel site plans by a 4-0 vote.

Commission member Palmer Gillis was absent, Peck Miller recused himself and Taylor abstained.

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