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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Jan. 24, 2014)Perhaps the Weather Channel gets more viewers if a snowstorm has a name like a hurricane. Somehow, “Janus” could never be mentioned even in the same breath as a “Super Storm Sandy.” The channel’s dubbing of Tuesday’s snowfall after the two-faced Roman god of transition served as a descent enough metaphor for the storm, which pressed local governments and businesses into a role they seldom have to take on. “These are landscapers, demolition crews, and towing companies – anybody who has big trucks you can put plows on,” said Igor Conev of Mann Properties, which is responsible for dozens of buildings in the resort area. “It’s actually a pretty good deal for them, because obviously they’re not doing as much work in the winter.” Like Conev, many local business and residential owners find themselves putting together a crew of snow removal staff from other industries. Given the sporadic nature of the work, and the recent spell of warm winters on the East Coast, many have found it difficult to justify the cost of keeping snow gear on hand. “It’s a good hustle when it happens, but the cost of materials will drag you under,” said local contractor Scot VanFossen, who gave up his commerciallevel supplies several years ago. “If I ever get back into it, I would do cash-in-hand jobs, the homeowner-type stuff.” Tuesday night and Wednesday morning saw four inches of snow fall in the resort, according to weather data. It was much higher in many places, given the drift from strong winds that piled snow several feet high along some structures. The Weather Channel started naming winter storms in 2011 – even those that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration would not normally give titles to. Picked up by other media and
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An empty Coastal Highway was the immediate result of the midweek snowfall, which also brought out Ocean City government crews as well as entrepreneurs, looking to bolster their winter incomes with snow-clearing jobs.
government outlets, the personification of weather as a Lex Luthor-style villain – Monday’s weather.com headline was “Janus Targets Millions” - only adds to the frenzy. “The way they were talking about it, I was expecting some sort of catastrophe,” Conev said. “But this wasn’t really that much.” Amplifying this is the relative rarity – and thus novelty – of snow on the shore. “I came down here five years ago and we heard there would be ‘a dusting,’ and it was a mass panic,” said Dave Messina. Originally from Bergen County, N.J., Messina now runs a maintenance company in Ocean Pines that offered snow clearing services this week. “I looked at my wife and said ‘what is this?’” Messina said. “I don’t get why everyone freaks out about it.” Worcester County schools were closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The Town of Ocean City had a liberal leave policy in effect for employees as of 2 p.m. Tuesday, and Worcester County encouraged anyone without adequate heat to seek See GOVT. Page 15
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Plan OK’d for former Adkins land County also renaming area for Ilia Fehrer, Commission member, conservationist
By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Jan. 24, 2014) The Worcester County Commissioners approved a management plan for property on Ayres Creek formerly owned by The Adkins Company of Berlin. They also renamed the property after Ilia Fehrer, a well known local conservationist and former Planning Commission member. “Considering the tireless efforts of Mrs. Feherer to raise environmental awareness in general and to protect our precious natural areas, including Assateague Island, at a time when those ideas did not necessarily receive the attention they do today, I think such recognition is definitely appropriate,” wrote Ed Tudor, director of the Department of Development Review and Permitting, in his memo to the commissioners. The Ilia Fehrer Nature Preserve is intended to provide passive recreation opportunities and public access. A naming ceremony will be held, but no date has been determined yet. No county funds were used to purchase the 441-acre property along Ayres Creek between Sinepuxent
Road and Assateague Road. It was purchased with a $1.3 federal grant from the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program, $500,000 from Program Open Space and an $875,000 in-kind donation from The Adkins Company. On Feb. 1, 2011, the county commissioners voted unanimously to approve a memorandum of understanding with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program to provide for the restoration and management of the property. Part of that agreement stipulated the preparation of a management plan for the property. The Management Plan Committee had members from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Worcester County Department of Recreation and Parks, Worcester County Department of Development Review and Permitting, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program and the Maryland Department of the Environment and local residents. According to Dave Wilson, executive director of the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, the management plan calls for harvest of loblolly pines, restoration of hydrology, reforestation and providing public access. “We want to put nature trails on it, and some horse trails,” Wilson told the commissioners. “Someday, we’d
like to have deer hunting on it.” Acquisition of the property protects one of the largest, most ecologically valuable, unprotected parcels in the Ayres Creek area and its management will be conducted in a manner to maintain those characteristics, according to the plan. “It’s a significant piece of property,” Wilson said. “We’re excited to be moving forward.” Because the preserve is divided into two adjoining parcels with minimal access between them, each parcel will be treated individually and managed in a different manner. The eastern portion, which is accessed from Sinepuxent Road and has shoreline along Ayres Creek, will receive no active restoration. Its logging roads can provide access to the interior for such recreational uses as bird watching and hiking. Aproximately 81 acres of loblollies will be restored. That restoration, which involves cutting the loblollies and replanting the areas with Atlantic white cedar or hardwoods, is expected to take a few years. The property’s western portion, which has access to Assateague Road, has more developed trails used by horseback riders, hikers and non-motorized trail bikers. Procedures regarding trail maintenance will be developed.
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New precinct cards to be mailed to voters By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Jan. 24, 2014) The Worcester County Board of Elections is in the process of getting new precinct cards mailed to county voters. For District 1, the southern district now represented by Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw, the board wants to combine two precincts into one and use the Pocomoke Fire Company headquarters at the voting place. Using that facility would eliminate the need to use Pocomoke Elementary School and Pocomoke Middle School. The drawback is that the county pays not rent to use the schools, but would have to pay a rental fee to use the fire company’s facility. The other District 1 polling place, the First Baptist Church in Girdletree, will continue to be used because it is an established site ad provides access to the disabled. District 2, the minority majority dis-
trict represented by James Purnell, needs additional polling places because it is being lengthened across the county. Polling places considered were at Shiloh United Methodist Church in Pocomoke, the Elks lodge in Pocomoke, St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Cool Springs United Methodist Church, Kleg Grange Church and St. Paul Episcopal Church. Shiloh United Methodist Church fit the criteria for having paved and lighting parking plus access for disabled voters. The Elks Lodge also has paved parking and access for disabled voters, but the board received no response to its inquiry. St. Matthews United Methodist Church lacked paved parking and would be difficult for some voters to find because it is seven miles from Worcester Highway and back in the woods. Cool Springs United Methodist Church and Kleg Grange Church would
not be suitable locations because they lack paved parking and are not accessible to disabled voters. St. Paul Episcopal Church in Berlin would be a possible site because it has a large church hall and a large, lighted paved parking lot. Jackson recommended keeping Snow Hill Middle School, Newark Fire Company and Stephen Decatur Middle School as polling places because they are established and provide access to the disabled. Shiloh United Methodist Church and St. Paul Episcopal Church will be the new polling places. For District 3, represented by Bud Church, president of the county commissioners, Jackson recommended keeping polling places at Ocean City Elementary School, Ocean City Lions Club and Berlin Intermediate School because they are established polling sites and they provide access to the disabled.
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By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Jan. 24, 2014) Youth in Worcester County who benefit from financial aid pricing will be paying a higher percentage of the initial program cost for recreation programs, starting July 1. Financial aid is given to those youth participants who show a need. The Worcester County Commissioners increased the percentage that the participant must cover to 40 percent during their Tuesday meeting. The current percentage varies because of increasing fees by $5 in fiscal year 2012-13. The financial assistance is provided by funds raised held by Rec Boosters. Last year, the county Department of Recreation and Parks lost $14,700 in revenue due to the financial aid pricing, according to Paige Hurley, the department’s director. Because the department’s most important goal is to provide quality programs at a minimum cost to participants so everyone has the opportunity to participate in them, He did, however, ask for a $25 increase in the game fee for private/individual tournaments, which the commissioners approved. Worcester County residents will pay $125 and noncounty residents will pay $150. The commissioners also approved Hurley’s requests for three new fees. A fee of $200 per field rental per day will be implemented for partnership/municipality tournaments and games that are held on county fields. A fee of $5 per field will be implemented for initial setup and lining softball and baseball fields and a fee of $25 per field will be implemented for initial field setup and lining of multipurpose fields.
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By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Jan. 24, 2014) The Worcester County Commissioners discussed the following topics and took the following actions during their Tuesday, Jan. 21, meeting.
Proclamation The commissioners proclaimed the month of February as National Canned Food Month. The county commissioners invite the public to drop off canned goods at any Shore Spirits Retail Liquor Store, the Worcester County Jail, each county library, the county Recreation Center in Snow Hill, the Central Landfill storage building in Snow Hill and the Isle of Wight offices from Jan. 27 to Feb. 7. Barrels marked “Maryland Food Bank” will be at the drop-off sites.
Roads The commissioners held a public hearing on the proposed inclusion of four roads in Pennington Commons near Ocean Pines into the inventory of county roads. The longest of the roads is Pennington Place, which is .21 miles in length. One road, Manklin Creek Road, just .03-mile long west of Route 589, was not ready for inclusion, but will be added later.
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Housing rehab The commissioners awarded the contract for a general rehabilitation project in the Berlin area to J&G Maintenance and Repair for its low bid of $20,580. The project is to be funded through the county’s current Community Development Block Grant housing rehabilitation grant.
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Post-Labor Day opening for Md. schools possible State task force likely to vote on recommendation regarding later start date
By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Jan. 24, 2014) That low murmur you may start hearing come February is the collective squealing of Maryland’s children. Next month, the state’s task force on school start dates is likely to vote on a recommendation regarding a postLabor Day opening for Maryland’s public schools – and although the decision is not set in stone, the momentum to enforce a later start seems to be strong. “We’ll be hearing from the teachers’ unions at the next session, but the sense at least amongst the business people at the table is that it’s a doable proposition,” said task force member and local business owner Greg Shockley. The academic calendars for Maryland’s schools are set separately by each county-level school district. But a bill passed last year in Annapolis, introduced by Eastern Shore Sen. Jim Mathias, suggested that the legislature
could enforce a state-wide school start date and created a task force to study such a move. Creating a state-wide start date beginning schools after Labor Day - as has been suggested - would be a major boon to the state’s economy, particularly in tourist-heavy areas. A report produced earlier this year and pushed by state Comptroller Peter Franchot – a proponent of a later start date – cited a $74.3 million positive economic impact. But it would also require a massive re-juggling of school holidays through the year, and how they coincide with key testing dates. Given the gravitas of state- and national-level standardized tests, most school districts build their calendar around preparing their students for these exams. “The guys who have taken the hardest line against a later start are the school superintendents,” Shockley said. “They have very little that’s in their control. The school calendar is one thing they do still have flexibility on and they don’t want to be told when to start by the state.” Regardless, the school calendar has to have 180 days of instruction, which
would mean going to school later into June or, more ideally, compressing the calendar through the year. “The sense from the supers is that they’ve worked it out where it works for them and they have a plan they don’t’ want to mess with,” Shockley said. On the other side, however, that calendar is not necessarily the most efficient one - largely as a result of the extended holidays and breaks that have been introduced to most calendars over the past two decades or so, for one reason or another, and thus force a shorter summer. “Much of the rationale we heard was that it was generally good for morale,” Shockley said. “One of the examples they used was that they used to go to school on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, but it was considered a big improvement to give them that off.” But some of these breaks seemed to be extremely counterintuitive, Shockley submitted. “This year, the high school assessments started the day after the kids came back from Christmas break,” Shockley noted. “You have this long stretch of time
off between Christmas and New Year’s, and then the most important test, which guides whether you graduate or not, right when you get back and the kids are rusty.” With the state introducing the Common Core curriculum set and soon to adopt the accompanying PARCC testing system – which is largely webbased – the opportunity may be opening up to improve the calendar for testing as well as allow for a longer summer. “I think it’s all workable, and in an ideal world it would be nice if the superintendents would look to make this move themselves and not have a law telling them they have to,” Shockley said. Although the task force is not required to make a recommendation until June, Shockley said the group has been pushing to finish its work by February so that a potential bill mandating a later start date could be introduced in the current legislative session, instead of having to wait until this time in 2015 for action. “If we waited until June, it would be stalled until next year and then be introduced without the governor [O’Malley] that supported it,” Shockley said.
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COUNTY BRIEFS Continued from Page 5 new 15-foot by 50-foot boat ramp with a new 5-foot-wide by 75-foot-long finger pier and installation of new vinyl bulkhead.
Speed limit lowered The commissioners approved the request of Public Works Director John Tustin to lower the speed limit on Trappe Road to 30 miles per hour because of numerous complaints from community members. The road is in a residential area. The entire length of the road, from Germantown Road to Harrison Road, will have the new speed limit. Because no speed limit is posted, a speed limit of 50 miles per hour has governed. The new speed limit is consistent with the adjacent area.
Shell Mill The commissioners approved bid documents for the reconstruction of the boat ramp and finger piers at Shell Mill Landing near Bishopville. Regulatory permits for the project have been acquired. The project will be paid for by a combination of Waterway Improvement Grants from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and assigned designated funds from Worcester County. The work consists of construction of a
E-Cycle and HHW collection Public Works Director John Tustin announced that the next e-Cycle and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is scheduled 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19 at the Park and Ride in West Ocean City. The estimated cost of the event is $18,000 to $20,000.
Bid docs and bid waiver The commissioners approved bid documents for a towable boom lift for the Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department and for one off-road dump for the department’s Solid Waste Division. They also authorized the solicitation of bids for a hydraulic crawler excavator for the Solid Waste Division. The commissioners also approved a request for the Maintenance Division to waive the formal bidding process and accept the state of Maryland’s discount contract pricing for the purchase of a compact tractor with front end loaders and pallet forks.
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OC BikeFest will be under new leadership for 2014
By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Jan. 24, 2014) Although the 2014 iteration of the OC BikeFest will be largely unchanged from previous years, the landmark resort event will now be under new leadership as former event head Cliff Sutherland has sold his stake in the project. “I was never in it for the long haul,” Sutherland said. “The city gets a great event, and now I finally get my life back. I think my wife is happier about it than I am.” Sutherland and two of his partners in OC Jams, LLC, the company responsible for the event, have sold their interest to the fourth partner, Kathy Micheal. As BikeFest’s now sole proprietor, Micheal will be running the event through her long-standing company, Katancha Corporation, which stages motorcycle festivals and rallies across the country. “I’m really proud of this event and wanted it to continue, so I basically bought the rest of them out,” Micheal said. “But it will be the same event, run the same way, and 95 percent of the people who were involved will still be involved.” OC Jams was formed six years ago, Sutherland said, to manage events as part of Delmarva Bike Week and im-
prove the atmosphere of the rally. “Six years ago, things were going in the right direction and it wasn’t the right event for the town, so I got involved,” Sutherland said. Micheal noted that OC Jams had originally expected to purchase Delmarva Bike Week, but instead formed its own event in 2011 after the closure of the Harley-Davidson dealership on Route 50 meant that Delmarva Bike Week would have no venue close to Ocean City. “Everyone knew we were in there to make sure it would go in the right direction,” Sutherland said. “To make sure that our visitor had a little more disposable income, so to speak.” With the massive popularity – and profitability – of BikeFest, OC Jams was able to finally purchase Delmarva Bike Week last year. Micheal’s company works out of Wisconsin, close to Milwaukee, where Harley-Davidson’s corporate headquarters is located. Katancha ran several locations at Harley’s 110th anniversary celebration this past year. “A lot of my help comes directly from the motorcycle industry,” Micheal said. “We have a great team that’s been doing events like this for 19 years.” The 2014 BikeFest will be a similar setup to previous years, with headline musical acts at the inlet and vendors at the convention center.
OC BikeFest, held in the inlet parking lot in September, will be largely unchanged from previous years. The event will now be under new leadership as former event head, Cliff Sutherland, has sold his stake in the project.
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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Jan. 24, 2014) Visitors this coming season may notice a bit of extra patriotism along the Boardwalk, as the city has agreed to allow the local Elks’ Lodge to place banners honoring military service members along a downtown stretch of the boards. Up to 20 banners, measuring roughly five-by-two-and-a-half feet, will be placed on the light poles adjoining the concrete portion of the Boardwalk from the pier to Fourth Street. “I couldn’t ask for a better location if I had hand-picked them myself,” said Pat Riordan of the Veteran’s Committee at Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645. Each banner will feature the name, rank, and service branch of the honoree, as well as their photo. The Elks will contact guidance counselors and career services at area schools, as well as army recruiters, to find candidates. Any activeduty military member residing in Worcester County will be eligible. The banners will be put up at Springfest and removed after Sunfest. “Once we take them down after Sunfest, we’re hoping to present them to the member or their family as a keepsake,” Riordan said. The Elks will assume all costs for the printing of the banners. The city will offer in-kind help with public works personnel installing and removing the banners and mountings. “It doesn’t cost the town any money,” Riordan said. “We’re going to be raising money from local fraternal organizations and businesses to sponsor a service member in the community. feeling and Banner sponsorships are priced at $295.00, and eight have been sold as of this week. To apply for a sponsorship, or to nominate and honoree, contact Riordan at (443) 623-6162 or 91454@mchsi.com.
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Ocean City Today
JANUARY 24, 2014
Many state watersheds impaired, polluted
By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Jan. 24, 2014) More than 130 watersheds in Maryland are impaired or polluted, according to the Maryland Department of the Environment. To restore them and comply with the Clean Water Act of 1972, the department has drafted a “pollution diet” for the state’s waterways limiting the amount of harmful nitrogen and phosphorus that can enter the water. It presented that plan to a crowd of more than 20 last Thursday at the Ocean Pines Library, in light of the public comment period for the draft that ends Feb. 17. The management plan — known as a TMDL, or Total Maximum Daily Load — establishes a baseline of pollutants a body of water can withstand and remain healthy according to water quality standards. “A TMDL is essentially a pollution
budget,” said the MDE Science Services Administration’s Melissa Chatham. “How much of this stuff is coming and how do we deal with that?” To form a plan, MDE collects samples and uses data gathered by other groups to run analysis and “really determine whether or not that water body is impaired,” Chatham said. If it is, the department uses computer models and other tools to find ways to light the load of pollutants making their way into the water. The problem with nitrogen and phosphorus is that they are the building blocks behind eutrophication — an excess of nutrients in the water. In small amounts, they help plants thrive, but an overload creates algae blooms that can devour oxygen dissolved in the water and create dead zones. Activities from driving cars to fertilizing crops add nutrients to the environment, which leak into waterways during storms
or fall through atmospheric deposition. Water quality in the Maryland coastal bays is determined by their ability to support marine life and shellfish, said Chief of the MDE’s Nutrient & Bacteria TMDLs Division Tim Rule. In addition, the TMDL is “specifically intended to protect submerged aquatic vegetation” using a two-pronged approach, he said. The first goal is to keep dissolved oxygen in the water — necessary to support marine life — above 5 milligrams per liter. The second measures Chlorophyll A to help avoid “ecologically undesirable consequences,” such as algae blooms and nutrient overloading that cause eutrophication, Rule said. In most areas, the goal will be to keep less than 50 micrograms of Chlorophyll A per liter of water, though in SAV grow zones and the 2,500-foot buffer around them, that
goal drops to 15 micrograms. “We’ve developed this (TMDL) over a very long time, tweaking models and revisiting things and really trying to ensue that we’ve done a very good job covering all the bases,” Rule said. The draft plan has already been reviewed within the MDE and by other agencies, he said. Nonetheless, the audience had a series of concerns about the proposed plan. “I see a lot of science. I see a lot of studies. I don’t see any leverage at all… Where’s that going to come from?” said one audience member. “I still don’t see where there’s any leverage at all in getting a coordinated effort, even within the state, to address the Maryland coastal bays.” Another questioned whether the margin of error in the models was wide enough to ensure results in cleaning up waterways. “I think we all feel pretty comfortable with that,” Rule said in response. The MDE it taking comments on the plan by mail and email through Feb. 17. All comments will be answered and considered in the final plan, Rule said. After the public comment period ends, the list of impaired water bodies and the TMDL will go to the Environmental Protection Agency for its approval, and then Maryland will incorporate the TMDL into the State’s Continuing Planning Process. Access copies of the draft TMDL plan at the Worcester County Library branches in Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Berlin and Snow Hill or online at www.mde.state.md.us/TMDL.
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By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Jan. 24, 2014) All candidates seeking to become a Worcester County commissioner will be receiving a 14-page financial disclosure statement form they must fill out and return to the county. Worcester County Election Director Patti Jackson learned Tuesday that candidates must fill out the form prior to the election. During the Worcester County Commissioners meeting, Jackson said candidates would fill out the ethics form after the election, if they were elected. County attorney Sonny Bloxom corrected her and said candidates for a county commissioner’s seat are required by the county code and state law to file the same form that is required of current commissioners. “I wasn’t aware of it,” Jackson said. Commissioner Virgil Shockley, who is running to keep his seat representing District Four, brought up the subject because he realized that only the present commissioners had filled out the required financial disclosure form. None of the candidates seeking to become a commissioner had done so. “People who have filed to run do not have it,” Shockley said. Bloxom said those candidates must fill out the form. “The purpose is to put then on the same playing field as you,” he told the commissioners. Jackson said again that her office was unaware of that requirement, but Bloxom told her that he had made her aware of it two years ago. If candidates do not fill out and return the form, their name will not appear on the ballot. Only candidates seeking office as a county commissioner are required to fill out the form. Candidates seeking other offices are not required to fill it out. “We’ll send it out to filed candidates,” Jackson said. The completed forms may be viewed by the public. The financial disclosure statement asks probing questions about the candidate’s financial status. Candidates must disclose detailed information about ownership of real estate, whether money is owed on it, any interest in corporations
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Salisbury man sentenced in summer Boardwalk incident By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Jan. 24, 2014) A 19-year-old Salisbury man was sentenced to 18 months in jail on Jan. 14, with all but one day suspended in connection with an incident on the Boardwalk last summer. He was given credit for the one day he spent in jail following his arrest. On June 22, two men told police that five men were walking together on the Boardwalk and one of those five men pulled a knife and threatened them with it at about 2:20 a.m. The knife was flipped open toward them. The men left the area in a black Chrysler 300, which was stopped by a policeman at Second Street and Philadelphia Avenue. Anthony Hardy Jr., one of the men in the Chrysler, said he opened and displayed the knife be-
cause a man was walking too close to him on the Boardwalk. The police officer found a knife in Hardy’s pocket. The knife had a small nub that when pressed, caused the knife to spring open. Hardy was charged with carrying a concealed deadly weapon and two counts each of reckless endangerment and first- and second-degree assault. In Circuit Court in Snow Hill last week, Hardy pleaded guilty to seconddegree assault. In addition to the jail sentence, the judge fined Hardy $500 and placed him on supervised probation for three years. Hardy must also perform 40 hours of community service. In exchange for his guilty plea, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office did not prosecute the other charges against him.
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JANUARY 24, 2014
‘Winter blues’ can be diagnosable disorder Calls to Worcester County Behavioral Health Unit see a rise with mood changes
By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Jan. 24, 2014) Starting around October, calls to the Worcester County Health Department’s Behavioral Health Unit jump, its Director Tracy Tilghman said. Whether it’s the weather, postholiday stress or unemployment, more people feel down this time of year and sometimes that seasonal slump turns into winter depression — “a real, diagnosable disorder,� Tilghman said.
Feeling SAD There are two main mood-related disorders that roll in with the cold weather: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the “holiday blues,� said Debbie Dotson of Seaside Counseling & Wellness Center on Route 50. Somewhere between 10 and 20 percent of the U.S. population suffers from at least a mild form of SAD, though it is a difficult number to measure, she said. “It starts around October or November and can go all the way to April,� her partner in practice Amy Ginnavan said. That’s because SAD is
tied to shorter days and less sunlight during winter — things that can affect serotonin levels that impact mood, or melatonin, which plays a role in sleep. “It’s anyone from adolescence up — it affects anyone and everyone,� Dotson said, though women are more likely to experience winter depression. Symptoms of a mild case of SAD include oversleeping, increased sadness, decreased appetite, daytime tiredness and drops in socializing. People might also crave carbs, which can cause weight gain and shrunken self-esteem, Dotson said. In more severe cases, lethargy, hopelessness or helplessness, a lack of interest in activities and social withdrawal characterize SAD and anyone with those symptoms should seek counseling, she said. The holiday blues can strike before, during or after the winter holiday season, depending on the individual, Tilghman said. “It really depends on the person — how they experience it.� While the company and hustle of Christmas can keep some people feeling chipper, the holidays can also make others feel lonely or cause stress, she said. Some are relieved when the season is over while others feel that Christmas was “getting them
through,� Dotson said. Despite seasonal slumps, suicide rates do not increase in the winter, Ginnavan said. Seaside Counseling does, however, see an increase in clients during the winter. Aside from being female, those who live further north or have a family history of mental health disorders are more likely to experience winter depression, Tilghman said. Winter in a resort town Seasonal slumps can be amplified in a resort town, where the passing of summer also means fewer friends, activities and chances for income. “A lot of Ocean City shuts down, and that detracts from things to do,� Dotson said. Some year-round residents go on unemployment or see drops in income, adding stress to the pile, Ginnavan said. “Its just another stressor,� Tilghman said. “That of course is going to impact your mood.� Calls to the county Health Department jump in October, when employment starts to fall off and students return to school, she said. Those numbers plateau around January and February, then jump again when visitors flood into town in the spring. Last year, her department had 1,001 new intakes from March to August — 165 more than it did between September 2013 and February 2013. “Even if you compare to Salisbury or places in Delaware that aren’t really resort towns, it’s a whole different world. You can go to Salisbury and there’s stuff to do (in the winter),� Ginnavan said. “You don’t have all of that in Ocean City.� How to help So what’s a post-holiday resort town resident to do? “Eat healthy,� Ginnavan said, “and
make sure that you’re not just sitting and binge eating all day long.� Getting outside in the sunlight and brightening indoor environments by opening the blinds and sitting closer to windows can also help. There is even light therapy to fight SAD, which Tilghman recommends discussing with a doctor. Exercise is another way to battle winter blues and classes at local yoga studios can be especially good for mental health, she said. Group classes can help people socialize, something important especially in the winter months. “Isolating definitely makes it worse,� Dotson said, recommending activities from indoor mini-golf and bowling to game nights with friends and seeing what Recreation and Parks activities and the Chamber of Commerce have to offer. When it comes to connecting, the Internet can be a double-edged sword because it can be a positive distraction or give people a means to cut themselves off further, she said. Staying productive in a low-work season is also important, “even if it’s just one thing per day,� Ginnavan said. “One of the things that leads to depression is letting things pile up.� Those experiencing serious symptoms should seek help, usually starting with a primary care physician, she said. Seaside Counseling, the Worcester County Health Department and many other private offices all offer help and have sliding financial scales for those worried about paying for the visits. “It can be as easy as just discussing it with a primary care physician and seeing if you need to pursue it further,� Ginnavan said. Visit www.worcester.md.networkofcare.org/mh for a list of local mental health services and programs.
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OCBP lifeguard to run for office Jamie Falcon enters race for state delegate following George’s filing for governor
(Jan. 24, 2014) Ocean City Lifeguard, Jamie Falcon, recently filed for candidacy in the race for delegate in District 33 of Maryland’s House of Delegates. The seat became open when Delegate Ron George decided to run for governor earlier this year. In response to Falcon’s announcement Delegate George officially endorsed him saying, “I’ve known Jamie Falcon for six years and he has been an invaluable resource to me as an economic advisor and friend. His skills, personal decency, and untiring dedication to service are unmatched. Jamie is my choice to take my seat in the House.” Falcon supports George’s proposed 10 percent income tax cut. Falcon has been a lifeguard with the Ocean City Beach Patrol for 17 years. While in the Navy, he was a rescue swimmer and joined the beach patrol in 1997. He is now a sergeant and trains the lifeguards. He is also an OCBP rescue swimmer with the Maryland State Police Aviation Command and an active Marine Animal Rescue Program Responder for the National Aquarium in Baltimore.
Ocean City Beach Patrol lifeguard and sergeant, Jamie Falcon, recently filed for candidacy in the race for delegate in District 33 of Maryland's House of Delegates.
Additionally, he is the founder of the OCBP Chapter of the United States Lifesaving Association a national nonprofit. In 2001, then mayor, now Sen. Jim Mathias (D), said about Falcon: “I have known Jamie Falcon for the past five years as a member of the Ocean City Beach Patrol. Jamie was a real asset to the Ocean City Beach Patrol, serving as crew chief and making many rescues, including 14 rescues in one day in 1999…I have every confidence that Jamie Falcon will continue to make many fine
contributions to society in the future and can recommend him without reservation.” Falcon doubts the Democrat senator will support his political endeavors, but he knows the two men can work together for the residents of Maryland should they both win in November. Falcon is an adjunct faculty member at UMBC where he is a professor of economics. Formerly, he taught economics at Anne Arundel Community College and high school mathematics for Anne Arundel County
Public Schools. He has a B.S. in finance from the University of Maryland College Park, an M.A. in economics from the University of Delaware and is near completion of a Ph.D. in public policy from UMBC. He, his wife, Lara and their two children live in Broadneck. District 33 consists of Arnold, Broadneck, Crofton, Crownsville, Davidsonville, Gambrills, Millersville, Riva and Severna Park. For more information, contact Dan Leydorf at 410-897-2560 or Falcon at 302-584-8139.
County seeks state funding for legacy area easements Not every commissioner is happy about call; Lockfaw thinks funds better spent
By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (Jan. 24, 2014) The Worcester County Commissioners agreed Tuesday to apply for state funding to purchase voluntary easements in its two Rural Legacy areas for the upcoming fiscal year, but at least one was less than ecstatic about it. “It seems like a lot of state money that could be used for better purposes elsewhere,” Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw said. If Worcester County did not apply for the money, the funds would go to another county. Worcester’s applications request $3.92 million, of which $1.3 million is for the Coastal Bays Rural Legacy Area and $2.62 million is for the Dividing Creek Rural Legacy Area. Matching funds from the federal Farm and Ranchland Protection Program are currently unavailable but are pending in the federal Farm Bill. No county funds are required for the applications for the state funds. The state requires the county to specify which of the two areas is preferred to get the funds. The commissioners ac-
cepted the recommendation of Ed Tudor, director of the Department of Development Review and Permitting, to continue its policy of alternating between the two areas. Last year, the Dividing Creek Rural Legacy Area was preferred, so this year the Coastal Bays Rural Legacy Area is preferred. To date, Worcester County has used nearly $11 million in state funds to protect 8,460 acres in the Coastal Bays Rural Legacy Area, which has 29,285 acres, of which approximately 13,750 are protected. According to the application for funds, Worcester wants to use those funds to protect an additional 400 to 700 acres at an easement cost of $1,600 to $2,800 per acre. During the next 10 years, the county would like to protect an additional 2,500 to 4,000 acres. Some Rural Legacy acreage is used by the public. Many properties are leased for hunting and one is used for the annual Worcester County Herp Search. Another property is used for a walking tour during Delmarva Birding Weekend and for a Community Conservation Day, during which citizens may participate in a habitat enhancement project and learn about conservation. The deadline for the applications, which must be sent to the Rural Legacy Board of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, is Feb. 12.
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Seal sightings should never involve up-close encounters
(Jan. 24, 2014) This year Ocean City is experiencing a significant increase of seal sightings on area beaches and bays, creating much excitement and social media activity. Their dog like faces and lumpy body make them adorably appealing and seemingly approachable; however, an up close and personal encounter with a seal can cause serious stress and create a dangerous situation for people and/or the seal. This past weekend a couple of seal were seen on our beaches. As it was a holiday weekend, Ocean City enjoyed an influx of visitors. Through social media postings, it became apparent to visitors that they had an opportunity to view a seal. Unfortunately, many that came to view the seals were not aware of proper seal viewing. Although a seal may appear not to be disturbed by such encounters, this is far from reality. All such up-close encounters pose serious trauma to an exhausted wild animal seeking rest and refuge on our beaches. Last year Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) and the National Aquarium Marine Animal Rescue Program launched an outreach program on responsible seal viewing and sighting reporting. As with any outreach program, it takes several years for a message to become a practice. Local and regional media have embraced the message and have done an outstanding job putting the message out there, but after this weekend, MCBP and MARP realized that we have a lot more work to do. There is little known documentation of just how long seals have been visiting our bays, but, we know they visit. Generally when a seal is spotted out of the water, the conclusion is that it is in trouble. Thankfully, most of the time, this is not the case. Should you see one, please call MARP’s hotline, 1-800-628-9944, or register your sighting on the MCBP website, so a trained observer can evaluate the condition of the seal to determine if it’s in distress. Stay at least 50 yards or four car lengths away from the seal.
When a seal lays on a beach, it is hauling out, a normal behavior associated with pinnipeds (seals, sea lions and walruses) of temporarily leaving the water between periods of foraging activity for sites on land or ice. Hauling-out is necessary in seals for mating, giving birth, predator avoidance, thermal regulation, social activity, parasite reduction and rest. As the seals that we experience in our area are temporary visitors, their hauling out here is primarily for rest or distress. Therefore, close encounters by humans and dogs put both at risk. Seals will bite and serious infections can be transmitted to you or your pet. MCBP is recruiting volunteers as seal stewards. If interested please contact Sandi at sandis@mdcoastalbays.org or by calling her at 410-213-2297 ext 107.
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This year, Ocean City is experiencing a significant increase of seal sightings on area beaches and bays. This seal rests on the beach at 86th Street.
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A 41-year-old Virginia man was charged Jan. 13 with possession of marijuana after a Worcester County Sheriff’s Office deputy found three bags of the suspected drug in the man’s suitcase. The deputy had stopped a vehicle at about 8:15 a.m. in the area of Route 113 and Shiloh Farms Road near Berlin because the driver was following another vehicle too closely and had made an unsafe lane change. While talking to the driver, the deputy smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Deputies searched the vehicle and located a clear plastic bag with three individual bags of suspected marijuana, in a suitcase in the trunk. The right front seat passenger Troy Andre Michael Hazell, said that the suitcase was his and the suspected marijuana inside of the suitcase was his.
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OBITUARIES JOANNE SUTTON QUILLIN Berlin JoAnne Sutton Quillin, age 65, died Thursday Jan. 14, 2014 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. Sutton and Bertha Mae Rohm Sutton Aydelotte. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, John AyJoanne Quillin delotte. She is survived by her husband, Horace â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skipâ&#x20AC;? Quillin, formerly of Davis Ice and Coal and a retired director at Calvin B. Taylor Bank. She is also survived by her daughter, Jodi Bounds Danzi, and her husband, Rick Danzi, of Piney Island in Bishopville; a sister, Mary Jo Mathos, and her husband, Dave, of Salisbury; a nephew, Joseph McCarthy, and a niece, Katie McCarthy, and a half brother, John Aydelotte of Parsonsburg. Mrs. Quillin had been a clerk treasurer for the Town of Berlin, had owned and operated the Added Touch Frame Shop in Berlin, was an associate with Davis Ice and Coal, was a member of Stevenson United Methodist Church and had been a bookkeeper and real estate appraiser. Cremation followed her death. A memorial service will be announced at a future date. Memorial donations may be made to Atlantic General Hospital, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, Md. 21811, or
to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Maryland Chapter, 2219 York Road, Suite 302, Timonium, Md. 21093, or to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Md., 21811. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. BRENT SHARP West Ocean City Brent Sharp, 66, of West Ocean City died peacefully at his home on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014. Born in Niagara Falls, N.Y., he was the son of the late Robert Sharp and June (Hambridge) Sharp. He was a retired lieutenant of the New York Department of Corrections and also an employee at PRMC in Brent Sharp Salisbury. He was a member of the American Legion and enjoyed doing home improvement projects, landscaping, boating, fishing, and was an avid sports fan. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Straka Sharp; brother, Denny Sharp; his two children, Brent Robert Sharp and Brittany Lynn Sharp; two stepchildren, Kelsey Marie Straka and Sarah Elizabeth Straka; niece, Kelly Anderson, as well as many extended family members
and friends. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at Whatcoat United Methodist Church in Snow Hill. The Rev. Andy Frick officiated. The family would like to thank Coastal Hospice as well as Whatcoat United Methodist Church. Donations may be made in his honor to Coastal Hospice by the Ocean or Whatcoat United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund. CHARLES J. SEWELL, SR. Selbyville Charles J. Sewell, Sr., age 86, of Selbyville and formerly of Baltimore died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. He was born in Baltimore and was the son of the late Charles and Margaret Cheatlet Sewell. He had been an accountant with Westinghouse for many years. He was a member of the Ocean City Elks Lodge, the Ocean City American Legion Post 166 and the Ocean View Mason-Dixon VFW Post 7234. He was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, Arlene R. Sewell of Selbyville; a daughter, Beverly James of Parker, Co.; two sons, Charles J. Sewell Jr. of Stewartstown, Pa. and John W. Sewell of Arodia, Va.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held Friday, Jan. 17 at Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville with Father David Archibald
officiating. Burial was in Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Roxana Vol. Fire Co., 35943 Zion Church Road, Frankford, Del. 19945. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hastingsfuneralhome.net MARGARET M. BUNTING Snow Hill Margaret Mary Bunting, age 79, died Friday, Jan. 17, 2014 at her home. Born in Havre de Grace, Md., she was the daughter of the late George and Ann Snyder. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, William H. Bunting, Sr. and sons; William H. Bunting, Jr. of Snow Hill, Michael M. Bunting Kassab of Sicklerville, N.J., and Louis J. Kassab, and his wife Marie of Franklinville, N.J. She was adored grandmother to; Katlyn and Alexandra Bunting, and Diane, Jeanine and Joshua Kassab. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, George Snyder. Mrs. Bunting was a homemaker, a member of Snow Hill Christian Church and active member of the ASPCA, and strong advocate of no-kill shelters. She leaves behind her beloved dogs, Goldie and Buffy. A funeral service was held on Monday, Jan. 20 at Snow Hill Christian
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OBITUARIES Church in Snow Hill. Rev. Dale Jacobs officiated. Interment followed in Snow Hill Christian Church Cemetery. A donation in her memory may be made to: Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48 Berlin, Md. 21811, or www.ASPCA.org. Letters of condolence may be sent to www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Snow Hill.
DONNA S. CAMPBELL Millsboro, Del. Donna Sylvia Campbell, age 73, of Millsboro, Del. passed away at home in the loving care of her family on Jan. 16, 2014. She was born in Lewes, Del. to the late William A. and Ruth Hastings Steele on May 29, 1940. She was a graduate of Millsboro High School in 1958, where she played basketball. She also attended Wesley College, Salisbury University and Emory & Henry College. She retired from a career as a social worker for the state of Delaware, serving in Georgetown and Laurel. Donna loved to travel worldwide. She was devoted to her family, and had a sterling reputation as a good person who was always there to help people, and especially always there for her family. She never had a bad thing to say about anybody. She is survived by her children; Erik Campbell, of Millsboro; Karen Campbell, of Las Vegas and step-children; Au-
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his grandchildren, Kassidy and Kristopher Korb, Connor Brassell, Logan and Ainsley Daniels. He is also survived by his sister, Susan Resavage, and brother, William Korb, of Glen Burnie, as well as his many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephew and other friends. A celebration of life for Bob will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, 6658 Hwy 64, Manns Harbor, N.C. 27953. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s name to the Outer Banks S.P.C.A. at PO Box 2477, Manteo, N.C., 27954 or to the Mount Carmel church.
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We are looking forward to seeing you this year for a scrumptious dinner. Bring your family and friends for lots of fun!
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24 BURLEY STREET, BERLIN, MD 21811 Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage from David L. Sturgill and Sage K. Sturgill, dated May 9, 2008, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber S.V.H. 5105, folio 550, et seq., the Assignees having been appointed by instrument duly recorded among the aforesaid Land Records, for purposes of foreclosure, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the party secured thereby, the undersigned Assignees will sell the following described property at public auction, to be held at: INSIDE THE FRONT DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY 1 WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014 AT 10 A.M. ALL that lot or parcel of land situated in the Town of Berlin in the Third Election District of Worcester County, in the State of Maryland, on the Southerly side of Burley Street and Burley Street Extended, beginning for the same at a point on the Southerly side of said Burley Street, South 54 degrees East 942 feet 11 inches from the Southeasterly corner of said Burley Street and Main Street and at the Easterly corner of the lot designated as Lot No. 15 on the plat filed among the proceedings in Case No. 2916 on the Chancery Docket of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland; thence running by and with the Southerly side of said Burley Street South 54 degrees East 70 feet to the lot now or formerly owned by J. Edward Jarman; thence by and with said Jarman lot South 36 degrees West 328 feet 6 inches to the line of the property now or formerly owned by one Hammond, thence by and with the lines of said Hammond property North 54 degrees West 70 feet to the Easterly line of said Lot 15 North 36 degrees East 328 feet 6 inches to the place of beginning, the lot hereby conveyed comprising a part of the lot
designated as Lot No. 16 on the aforesaid plat and comprising a part of the property known as “Decatur Farms;” being all and the same property conveyed to David L. Sturgill and Sage K. Sturgill by Deed dated April 19, 2004, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records, in Liber S.V.H. 4093, folio 301, et seq. The property contains approximately 22,960 square feet of land, and is improved by a home containing approximately 1,586 square feet. Reference is made to the site for a more complete description. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) will be required of the purchaser in the form of cash, certified or cashier’s check at the time and place of sale, or other form of security, at the sole discretion of the Assignees, the balance to be secured to the satisfaction of the Assignees and represented by a Promissory Note, conditioned upon the conveyance of good and marketable title. The balance in cash will be due at settlement which shall be within thirty (30) days after final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court of Worcester County unless said period is extended by the Assignees, their successors or assigns for good cause shown, time being of the essence. Interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum shall be paid on unpaid purchase money from date of sale to date of settlement. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, liens, restrictions, and agreements of record affecting same, if any. Taxes, water charges, sanitary commission charges, assessments and liens or encumbrances for sewer, water, drainage, or other public improvements completed or commenced on or prior to the date of sale or subsequent thereto, if any, are to be adjusted and apportioned as of the date of sale and are to be assumed and paid thereafter by purchaser, whether assessments have been levied or not as of date of settlement. If applicable, the property is sold subject to the imposition of the Agricultural Transfer Tax set forth in the Maryland Code and which shall be Purchaser’s sole responsibility. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, document preparation and title insurance shall be borne by the purchaser. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price following ratification of the sale, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. If the Assignees are unable to convey good and marketable title to the property, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Assignees. The improvements are being sold in an “AS IS” condition, with no warranties expressed or implied, with Purchaser responsible for any and all housing or zoning code violations. Risk of loss passes at the date of sale. The Assignees reserve the right to reject any and all bids in their sole discretion.
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PUBLIC NOTICES For information, please contact the undersigned at (410) 289-3553. Joseph E. Moore Christopher T. Woodley Assignees 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 OCD-1/23/3t _________________________________ Covahey, Boozer, Devan, & Dore, P.A. 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 10516 NORWICH ROAD OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 CASE NUMBER 23-C-12-000270 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Joseph S. Schneider recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4695, folio 88, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Thomas P. Dore, Mark S. Devan, Gerard F. Miles, Jr., Shannon Menapace, and Erin Gloth as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, Snow Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 4695, folio 88, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4475, folio 38. The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property. The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title. TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $50,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within twenty (20) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 6.50000% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement.
Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit. Thomas P. Dore, Mark S. Devan, Gerard F. Miles, Jr., Shannon Menapace, and Erin Gloth, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-1/23/3t _________________________________ Covahey, Boozer, Devan, & Dore, P.A. 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 74 CAPETOWN ROAD BERLIN, MD 21811 CASE NUMBER 23-C-13-001503 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Kathleen C. Obrien-Shields and Erik Shields recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4772, folio 367, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Thomas P. Dore, Mark S. Devan, Erin Gloth, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, Melissa L. Cassell, and Angela Nasuta as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, Snow Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the im-
provements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 4772, folio 367, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 2953, folio 545. The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property. The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title. TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $15,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within twenty (20) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 7.00000% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of
the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit. Thomas P. Dore, Mark S. Devan, Erin Gloth, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, Melissa L. Cassell, and Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-1/23/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 21 WHITE CRANE DR. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Timothy M. Kane, dated November 15, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4853, folio 308 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., 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 Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on FEBRUARY 10, 2014 AT 3:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., 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 $21,000 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 Co., 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
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PUBLIC NOTICES and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges 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 #2012-21574) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Erin M. Brady, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-1/23/3t _________________________________ Law Offices of Jeffrey Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, Maryland 20705 240-473-5000
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES' SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 106 Payne Avenue Pocomoke City, MD 21851-1324 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Armand Golden and Bruce Kevin Raab, dated December 22, 2006, and recorded in Liber 4994, Folio 700 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustee will sell at public auction at Circuit Court for Worcester County, Courthouse Door for Worcester County, Snow Hill, MD on February 4, 2014 at 11:00 AM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND KNOWN AS metes and bounds, situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust, carrying Tax ID No. 01031732. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, agreements, easements, covenants and rights of way of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $15,000.00 will be required at the time of sale in the form of cash, certified check, or other form as the Substitute Trustees determine acceptable. No deposit shall be required of the noteholder where the
noteholder bids in the property at auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, time being of the essence for purchaser. In the event that settlement does not occur within the said ten days, the purchaser shall be in default. Upon such default the Trustees may file a Motion and Order to Resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, and purchaser(s) hereby consent to entry of such resale order without further notice, in which case the deposit shall be forfeited and all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then readvertise and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser; or, without reselling the property, the Trustees may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser. Interest to be paid on the purchase money less the stated deposit called for herein, at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustee. There shall be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason, including but not limited to exceptions to sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, Court administration of the foreclosure or unknown title defects. All taxes, ground rent, water rent, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges/ assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, are to be adjusted to the date of auction and thereafter are to be assumed by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, agricultural transfer tax, if any and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of damage to the property from the date of auction forward. If the Substitute Trustee does not convey title for any reason, including but not limited to the Secured Party executing a forbearance agreement with the borrower(s) described in the above-mentioned Deed of Trust, or allowing the borrower(s) to execute their right to reinstate or payoff the subject loan, prior to the sale, with or without the Substitute Trustee’s prior knowledge, or if the sale is not ratified for any reason including errors made by the Substitute Trustees, the foreclosure sale shall be null and void and of no effect, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit without interest. Further terms and particulars may be announced at time of sale, and
purchaser may be required to execute a Memorandum of Sale at the time of auction. (Matter #61171) Jeffrey Nadel and Scott Nadel, Substitute Trustees MDC Auctioneers 606 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 206, Towson, Maryland 21204 410-825-2900 OCD-1/16/3t _________________________________ Covahey, Boozer, Devan, & Dore, P.A. 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 105 CHANNEL BUOY ROAD OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 CASE NUMBER 23-C-13-001521 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Beverly J. Bishop and Richard E. Bishop recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4948, folio 188, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Mark S. Devan, Erin Gloth, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, Melissa L. Cassell, Angela Nasuta, Thomas P. Dore as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, Snow Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 4948, folio 188, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4948, folio 183. The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property. The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title. TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $50,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within twenty (20) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is
of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 7.00000% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit. Mark S. Devan, Erin Gloth, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, Melissa L. Cassell, Angela Nasuta, Thomas P. Dore, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-1/16/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 254 OCEAN PKWY. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Sharon P. Teagle, dated December 19, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4849, folio 378 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 31, 2014 AT 3:20 PM
JANUARY 24, 2014 ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Tax ID #03-057836 and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, 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 $16,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 37356. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D.
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 10262 HARRISON RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 8, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4838, Folio 437 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $158,650.00 and an original interest rate of 4.50000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on FEBRUARY 4, 2014 AT 4:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $17,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) 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. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, 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 recorda-
tion, 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 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. 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. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-1/16/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 2135 WILDWOOD TRAIL POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated September 13, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4785, Folio 197 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $225,250.00 and an original interest rate of 9.25% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on FEBRUARY 4, 2014 AT 4:03 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $32,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE AC-
PAGE 23 CEPTED) 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. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, 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 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. 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. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-1/16/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 9836 HOTEL RD. BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 Under a power of sale contained
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PUBLIC NOTICES in a certain Deed of Trust from Bruce E. Franklin and Diana J. Franklin a/k/a Diana L. J. Franklin, dated April 25, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4917, folio 437 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., 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 Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 27, 2014 AT 3:31 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., 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 $16,000 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 Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 8.74% 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 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 #2012-21023) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Deborah K. Curran, Erin M. Brady, Diana C. Theologou, Laura L. Latta, Jonathan Elefant, Laura T. Curry, Benjamin Smith, Chasity Brown, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-1/9/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 12915 LAKE PLACE RD. A/R/T/A 12915 LAKE PL. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 20, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4325, Folio 230 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $189,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.00000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 28, 2014 AT 4:03 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $17,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) 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. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, 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 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. 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. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-1/9/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 74 BRAMBLEWOOD DR. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated January 12, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4860, Folio 157 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $255,000.00 and an original interest rate of 3.00000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 28, 2014 AT 4:09 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF
GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $26,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) 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. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, 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 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. 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.
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 5947 SNOW HILL RD. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated November 30, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4594, Folio 284 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $135,700.00 and an original interest rate of 6.500% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 28, 2014 AT 4:12 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $13,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) 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. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, 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
Ocean City Today 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 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. 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. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-1/9/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 107 SEA LA. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated September 22, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5000, Folio 144 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $440,000.00 and an original interest rate of 3.5% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JANUARY 28, 2014 AT 4:15 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $47,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) 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
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15406 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DIANE D. WAYMAN Notice is given that Michael Wayman, 555 Old Creamery Rd., Williston, VT 05495, was on December 30, 2013 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Diane D. Wayman who died on November 27, 2013, 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 30th day of June, 2014. 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. Michael Wayman Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: January 09, 2014 OCD-1/9/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. GEORGE BONNEVILLE LENDORA BONNEVILLE 7 Bridge Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-1322
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 3rd day of January, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 7 Bridge Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 3rd day of February, 2014, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 27th day of January, 2014.
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PUBLIC NOTICES The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $45,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-1/9/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. GARY L. MILBURN 4 Upton Court Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-000940
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 6th day of January, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 4 Upton Court, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of February, 2014, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 3rd day of February, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $89,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-1/16/3t _________________________________ JENSEN, HASSANI & FOCAS, P.A. ERIC T. FIFER 22 WEST PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE STE. 606 TOWSON, MD 21204
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 15435 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Probate Court of Dallas, TX appointed Kelly M. Gilliam, 1221 Ottawa Drive, Richarson, TX 75080 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Barbara Benway who died on May 28, 2013 domiciled in Texas, America. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Eric T. Fifer whose address is 22 West Pennsylvania Ave. Ste. 606, Towson, MD 21204.
At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative 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 foreign personal representative mails or 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 claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Kelly M. Gilliam Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: January 16, 2014 OCD-1/16/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Stephanie Montgomery Kenneth Savitz 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Angela M. Urban William J. Urban 11855 Man O War Lane Berlin, MD 21811-3361 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13000741
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 6th day of January, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 11855 Man O War Lane, Berlin, MD 21811-3361, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 10th day of February, 2014, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 3rd day of February, 2014. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $335,937.64. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD
True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-1/16/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Terron R. Pinder Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C13001408
NOTICE ORDERED, this 17th day of January, 2014 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 243 South Washington Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 17th day of February, 2014 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 10th day of February, 2014, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $292,664.85. Stephen V. Hales CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-1/23/3t _________________________________ WORCESTER COUNTY SHORELINE COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 3-101 and 3-102 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Worcester County Shoreline Commission in the meeting room at the Ocean Pines Branch of the Worcester County Library, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, Maryland on Thursday, February 6, 2014. The Board members will convene at 1:30 p.m. to discuss administrative matters and may perform on-site viewing of all or some of the following cases. Thereafter, the members will reconvene at 2:00 p.m. at the library to hear the scheduled cases. MAJOR CONSTRUCTION MAJOR 1 Permit Ink LLC for Ocean City Boatlifts and Marine Construction on behalf of Stephen Katsanos and Diane Stelzner - Request No. 201407 – Request to install one boatlift and two PWC lifts with associated
pilings not to exceed 41 feet channelward. This project also includes the installation two 16” x 20’ aluminum catwalks and one 3’ x 10’ aluminum catwalk. The project is located on Swordfish Lane, also known as Tax Map 27, Parcel 654, Boat Slip 21, Marsh Harbor Condominium, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 2 Permit Ink LLC for Ocean City Boatlifts and Marine Construction on behalf of William and Carla Woody - Request No. 2014-08 – Request to install one boatlift with two 3’ x 30’ aluminum catwalks not to exceed 59 feet channelward. This project also includes the installation of two PWC lifts with associated 2’ x 18’ aluminum catwalk. The project is located on Swordfish Lane, also known as Tax Map 27, Parcel 654, Boat Slip 6, Marsh Harbor Condominium, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 3 Coastal Compliance Solutions LLC for Hi-Tide Marine Construction on behalf of David and Linda Jewells - Request No. 2014-09 – Request to install one boatlift and two PWC lifts with associated pilings not to exceed 18 feet channelward. The project is located at 12305 Meadow Drive, also known as Tax Map 33, Parcel 346, Lot 14, Snug Harbor, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. OCD-1/23/2t _________________________________ RICHARD A. LASH BUONASSISSI, HENNING & LASH, P.C. A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 1861 WIEHLE AVENUE, SUITE 300 RESTON, VIRGINIA 20190 RICHARD A. LASH Substitute Trustee, et al, Plaintiffs, v. GEORGE L. GEVAUDAN, II, Defendant. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-001062
NOTICE Notice is hereby issued this 17th day of January, 2014, that the sale of the property in this case, 179 Ocean Parkway, Berlin, MD 21811 reported by Richard A. Lash, Substitute Trustee, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 17th day of February, 2014, provided a copy of this Notice be inserted in The Ocean City Digest, a newspaper published in Worcester County, Maryland, once in each of three (3) successive weeks on or before the 10th day of February, 2014. The report states the amount of sale to be $136,800.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-1/23/3t _________________________________
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NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 13-4 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 13-4 entitled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $45,000,000 TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO SNOW HILL HIGH SCHOOL, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF ALL RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS was passed by the County Commissioners on January 7, 2014. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: APPENDIX "JJ" BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE COST FOR RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO SNOW HILL HIGH SCHOOL A) Recites legal authorization for borrowing; Resolution of the Commissioners adopting the FY 2013 to FY 2017 Worcester County 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan; and the determination of the Commissioners to borrow $45,000,000 through general obligation bonds to finance a portion of the cost of renovations and additions to Snow Hill High School. B) States the determination of the Commissioners that there is a public need for the renovations and additions to Snow Hill High School; states the estimated cost of $50,000,000 for the renovations and additions to Snow Hill High School; states that the funds to be borrowed can be provided at the lowest annual interest rate and cost of issuance by the issuance of general obligation bonds by the County; states that the project is a proper public purpose which may be financed by the issuance of bonds. C) Authorizes the County to borrow $45,000,000 by issuance of bonds. D) Provides that the proceeds of the bonds shall be for the purpose of financing renovations and additions to Snow Hill High School. E) Provides that the County shall levy annual property taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds due each year. F) Authorizes the issuance of Bond Anticipation Notes. G) Provides that before the issuance of any bonds, the Commissioners shall adopt a Resolution which describes the amount, purpose and form of the bonds and other matters relating to the issuance of the bonds. H) Provides that the bonds shall constitute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County. I) Provides that the bonds may be
NOTICE The Mayor and City Council, operating community transit services in Ocean City, Maryland, is offering the opportunity for a public hearing to provide citizens a forum to present views on the following proposals: FY 2015 Annual Transportation Plan (ATP). The ATP contains requests for operating funds from the following programs: Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act which provides funds for general public transit service in rural areas; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) program which provides funds for federally-required paratransit services for persons with disabilities. In addition, capital funds will be requested for the following items: ITEM Replace seven (7) 35' heavy duty transit buses with seven (7) 40' heavy duty transit buses @ $454,000 each. Replace twenty two (22) 40' heavy duty transit buses @ $454,000 each. Replace two (2) ADA Vans Preventative Maintenance and repairs to include parts and labor for rolling stock Complete rehab and renovation of the Park & Ride Transit Center (building), both interior and exterior Purchase three currency counters for the Money Room Remove the blacktop in the two transit lanes at the South End and replace with concrete Purchase an operating platform, cameras and maintenance thereof for the interior of our rolling stock Preventative Maintenance and repair contract to include parts and labor for the money counting equipment Purchase training materials to meet FTA/MTA guidelines Preventative Maintenance and repair contract to include parts and labor for the Bus Barn overhead doors Land acquisition for transit purposes Purchase three complete single access door units for the north and east side of the bus barn Replace 25 benches at three Transit Centers at $1,200 each TOTAL COST CAPITAL REQUEST:
TOTAL $ 3,178,000 $ 9,988,000 $ 124,000 $ 600,000 $ $ $
50,000 6,000 121,860
$
500,000
$ $
15,000 6,500
$ 20,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 3,000 $ 30,000 $ 16,642,360
A Public Hearing will be held upon request. Requests for a Public Hearing must be in writing and will be received until 4 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2014. Requests for a Public Hearing and/or other written comments should be sent to the following address and clearly marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Public Hearing Commentsâ&#x20AC;?: Ocean City Transportation 204 65th Street, Building E Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Written comments can also be emailed to: gthornes@oceancitymd.gov . In the event it is requested, a Public Hearing will be held on: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 301 Baltimore Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 If special assistance is required at the meeting, contact Ocean City Transportation, Administrative Assistant at 410-723-2174 before 4 p.m. on February 7, 2013. OCD-1/23/4t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ sold either at private sale or at public sale as determined by the County Commissioners. J) Provides that the bonds shall be exempt from certain provisions of Article 31 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. K) Provides that the County may enter into agreements to enhance the marketability of the bonds. L) Provides that the signature of the officer that appears on the bonds shall be valid even if that officer ceases to be an officer before delivery of the bonds. M) Provides that upon delivery of the bonds to the purchaser, payment shall be made to the Finance Officer of the County.
N) Authorizes the issuance of interim certificates or temporary bonds. O) Provides that the authorities set forth in this law are supplemental to existing authorities. P) Provides that the County shall seek grants to fund renovations and additions to Snow Hill High School or repayment of the bonds as determined by the County Commissioners. Q) Provides for severability provisions. This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted
on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.asp x. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-1/16/3t _________________________________
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Worcester Technical High School students speak with WMDT 47 News following their presentation of a revamped design for Atlantic General Hospital’s waiting room last Friday. The class spent last fall working on their design, which the hospital might use when it overhauls the waiting room in the next few years.
Design ideas for AGH’s waiting room Students take science and engineering from classroom and apply it to real world
By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Jan. 24, 2014) Students at Worcester Technical High School took science and engineering from the classroom to the real world last Friday when they presented their design for a new waiting room for Atlantic General Hospital to a crowd of hospital leaders, teachers and members of the media. Their project already won first place in the state in Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow competition, which asks students to use science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to improve their communities, and some parts of the design might very well be incorporated into the hospital’s redesign of its waiting room in upcoming years. “I am so impressed that I’m lost for words,” Assistant Superintendent for Administration at Worcester Schools and Vice Chair of the hospital’s Board of Trustees Lou Taylor said after the presentation. “It makes me proud.” The waiting room project
stemmed from a standard class task that had the 18 seniors design an imaginary emergency room floor plan, teacher and Director of Biomedical Sciences at the school Tracy Hunter said. “I wasn’t really satisfied with the end product of that project. It was kind of limited,” Hunter said, so she worked with hospital staff to turn it into a real-world challenge. “It was really just Tracy calling me and pitching an idea,” Vice President of Planning and Operations at the hospital Kim Justice said. “They have come up with a very creative, very realistic plan.” The 16 biomedical science students and two on the pre-engineering track worked together through the fall semester on the design to meet parameters from improving the flow of patients through the waiting room to meeting ADA requirements and sustainability standards. Their plan included everything from skylights and a rooftop garden to separate waiting room spaces for sick and injured patients. Some students visited the hospital on their own time, gathering measurements and other information for the design, Hunter said. While the actual redesign of AGH’s
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waiting room is still several years off, “it’s our hope that we can take one aspect, or a few, and incorporate them into our design,” Justice said. The class already won $20,000 for Worcester Tech when its design outcompeted other projects in the state in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition. The students will represent Maryland in the national competition, where they are in the running for $125,000 more for their school. “It’s a great design. It really is. It’s much better than what we have,” President and CEO of AGH Michael Franklin said.
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Jan. 24, 2014) While this may sound too good to be true, but it’s not—there is a program offering homes at 50 percent off the list price. It is called the Good Neighbor Next Door Program through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. It offers HUD homes at 50 percent off to law enforcement officers, pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade teachers and firefighters/emergency medical technicians. This program is in an effort to allow the specified “good neighbors” above to contribute to community revitalization while becoming homeowners. In return, buyers must commit to live in the property for 36 months as their sole residence. The HUD home must also be located in “revitalization areas” and are listed exclusively for sale through HUD.gov. One other important stipulation is that eligible properties are only available for purchase through the program for the first seven days of listing. To check for area listings visit www.hud.gov, or more specifically, www.hudhomestore.com/Home/G NND.aspx. At the time this article was written there was one eligible home in Worcester County, and eight eligible homes in Wicomico County—keep in mind that part of eligibility for homes is that they are located in revitalization areas. If more than one person submits an offer on a single home, a selection will be made by random lottery. Applicants must also meet the requirements for a law enforcement officer, teacher, firefighter or emergency medical technician and comply with HUD’s regulations for the program. HUD requires a signature on a second mortgage and note for the discounted amount, however, no interest or payments are required on this “silent second” provided that the three-year occupancy requirement is fulfilled. The number of properties available is limited and the list of available properties changes weekly. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed REALTOR with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Brushmiller top producer Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley Insurance has announced Nicole Brushmiller as Top Producer for December. Brushmiller, a nineyear veteran of the insurance industry, specializes in commercial and transportation inN. Brushmiller surance. She earned the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor in 2010.
New positions Laura Deeley Bren, president of Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley, has announced Julie Wilsey as its director of IT and Christina Gallagher as operations analyst. Wilsey joined the agency in 2011. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland, University of Delaware and
Wilmington College. She has a Delaware Standard Teaching Certificate, Early Childhood/Primary K-6. Her professional experience includes PreJ. Wilsey school director for High Tide Church, Dagsboro, Del.; technology instructor, Wilmington College, Rehoboth, Del.; and elementary teacher, Lord Baltimore, Ocean View, Del. She is trained in MiC. Gallagher crosoft Office, Apple iWork and Web Authoring Software and proficient in designing and delivering online curriculum. Gallagher joined the agency in 2012, as a support analyst, providing technical assistance and support to the staff on issues related to computer systems, software, and hardware. In her new ca-
pacity, she will maintain systems by researching and resolving problems; study system capabilities; analyze alternative solutions; conduct training of associates and maintain system integrity and security. She is a 2011 graduate of Salisbury University with a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems.
Kohut certified Meagan Kohut, account executive of Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley Insurance, earned the designation of Certified Insurance Counselors on Dec. 13. She attended five courses covering all phases of the insurM. Kohut ance business and passed five comprehensive examinations to achieve this designation. She hasalready completed the first course toward obtaining her
next designation of Certified Risk Managers. She is a seven-year veteran of the insurance industry.
Business seminar Decide if entrepreneurship is for you during the “First Steps in Starting Your Own Business” course, Wednesday, Feb. 19 at One Stop Job Market, Conference Room #025 in Salisbury. Learn about pros and cons of small business ownership, Maryland requirements to start a business, why is the credit important and why a business plan is needed. Pre-registration for the free course is required. To pre-register or for more information, contact Lisa Twilley, outreach coordinator of Maryland Capital Enterprises, at 410-546-1900 or e-mail, ltwilley@marylandcapital.org. Sign up online at www.marylandcapital.org. This class is offered every third Wednesday of the month at the same location and time.
AARP Foundation to again offer free tax preparation
(Jan. 24, 2014) The AARP Foundation is once again offering free tax preparation for low to moderate income tax payers, especially those 60 and older. The volunteers are trained to assist in e-filing returns, however, the Volunteers Protection Act requires that volunteers stay within the scope of the program. They cannot prepare rental/business income, HSA/COD returns. The tax season starts Feb. 3. Mondays sessions will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ocean Pines library, Thursdays and Saturdays at the Community Church at Ocean Pines, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Ocean City library, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For Ocean City and Ocean Pines appointments, call 410-213-1608. Appointments will only be taken on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays during daylight hours. Do not leave a message, it will not be returned. Tax preparation will take place at the Pocomoke City library on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 410-957-0878 for an appointment.
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OCHMRA DINNER The Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association’s January dinner meeting was held Thursday, Jan. 16, at Fresco’s on the Bay on 82nd Street. Dozens of local business representatives convened for networking and presentations. OCEAN CITY TODAY/ZACK HOOPES
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Are you are looking for the perfect family getaway in a community that offers 3-pools & 2-tennis courts. Then this is the one for you. Sit back and enjoy the breath taking sunsets from your deck right on the water. This furnished 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features a huge eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar that overlooks the water it is in move-in condition. PARK your boat right at your back door. It’s a boat lover’s dream come true. Priced at the easy move in price of ONLY $279,500. Call and start living the good life on the water today. THE ORIGINAL MONTEGO SPECIALIST SINCE 1971
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You will love this location and the price IS JUST RIGHT for this 2-bedroom 1-1/2 bath home. Features a large comfortable living room the eat-in kitchen has a breakfast bar. Little upkeep is required so you have time to relax and enjoy the nice yard. This carefully planned community is just minutes from Delaware and Ocean City beaches. Now is NEW ON THE MARKET the time to BUY. All for JUST 37079 SUGAR HILL WAY $59,500. To see for yourself call today.
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This 3BR/2BA home is located in N. Ocean City in the Montego Bay community. The mobile home is being sold with a 40’ x 90’ lot with no ground lease attached. Upgrades in 2007 incl. a new heating & air conditioning system, a new refrigerator and a remodeled bathroom. Community amenities include pools, tennis, shuffleboard and min. golf all for just $199/yr. Listed at $128,000 furnished.
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The beautifully maintained 2BR/2BA home is located in the Montego Bay community in N. Ocean City. The home is being sold with a 40’ x 90’ lot with no ground lease and is located within easy walking distance to the beach. Features include a front/rear BR/BA floorplan, an eat-in kitchen with a breakfast bar, central air (new ’13), gas heat (new ’13) and insulated windows. Outside there is a cement patio, a 2-car parking pad and a utility shed. Listed at $145,000-furnished.
Call Bill Rothstein
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Hiring F/T & P/T Professional Sales Reps Motivated individuals wanted for rapidly expanding business. Training available, paid travel, with a high income earning potential. Manager positions available for experienced individuals. Please call 443-291-7651.
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HELP WANTED
Hiring Year Round Experienced Cook for Italian/American Restaurant. Apply in person. Alex’s Italian Restaurant, Rt. 50, West Ocean City.
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We are looking for experienced hotel front desk clerks and reservationists. Ability to manage multiple properties a must. Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays.
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Restaurant Manager Wanted. Great work environment medical benefits - salary commensurate w/experience. Please send resume to PO Box 838, Ocean City, MD 21843.
PT, Y/R PM Front Desk Clerk and PM Dishwasher-Please apply in person, Dunes Manor, 2800 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, MD 410-289-1100 If your New Year’s resolution was to make more Money, Avon and a $10 investment can help. Work F/T or P/T, set your own hours, and make up to 50% commission. Call your Avon Representative Christine @ 443-880-8397 or email snowhillavon@comcast.net *The gift of beauty is the perfect gift anytime of year!
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Taxi Business For Sale. Independent medallion with a car, ready to operate. For info call: 443-365-0825. Digital Print & Marketing Business. Owner retiring. Repeat customer base. Financing available. No exp. nec. 800-675-3925
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Wednesday, February 5th from 10am to 7pm
for the following seasonal positions: Night Audit Reservationist Front Desk Clerk Housekeeping Inspector Room Attendant Laundry Attendant Houseperson Security/Guest Services Maintenance Recreation Attendant Line Cook Server Bartender Looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. If unable to attend the Job Fair, email resume or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.
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Winter Rentals: 3BR/2BA Large Townhouse on 28th St., bayside, fully equipped kitchen, washer-dryer, 55” flat screen TV, $675/mo. 2BR/2BA-142nd St. bayside, fully equipped unit, $575/mo. John 410-726-8948.
Berlin 2BR/1BA, large yard, quiet, nice neighborhood, washer/dryer available, HVAC central air. $800/mo. dcaso.mos@gmail.com 703-203-3911
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YR, 4BR/1.5BA Apt. - Convenient, mid-town location, ocean block, unfurn., balcony. $1200/mo. + utils. + sec. dep. 443-880-2486 WR OR YR (OPTIONAL)2BR/ 2BA - Bright, spacious, updated, furnished house in WOC. Near harbor. Potential studio in loft. Vaulted ceilings, FP & deck. 240-620-3040
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2BR/2BA Mobile in Bishopville. Light filled, in great shape! $29,900/CASH. Ground rent-$400/mo. includes water, sewer, trash & taxes. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.
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Cleared 1/2 acre lot in Holiday Harbor, Bishopville. Perked. $75,000. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.
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Stephen Decatur senior wrestlers Andrew Borradaile, front left, and Nick Bennett, right, were presented with plaques for earning 100 career wins, last Friday after the meet against Kent County in Berlin. They are joined by family, coaches and teammates.
SD Wrestling Elite: Borradaile, Bennett join ‘100 Wins Club’
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor
(Jan. 24, 2014) Stephen Decatur senior wrestlers Andrew Borradaile and Nick Bennett joined a prestigious list last week, the school’s “100 Wins Club,” that only 13 other Seahawks have become members of in the program’s 43-year history. They reached the milestone–wins 100 and 101–Jan. 15, during a trimeet with Mardela and Cambridge South Dorchester. The boys were honored and presented with plaques after last Friday’s home meet–the first of the season– against the Kent County Trojans. The Seahawks won 72-6. “I had never really set a number to it and I really didn’t set a number on 100, but I’m stoked. Definitely excited,” said Borradaile, a team captain and four-year member of the Decatur squad, of reaching 100 career wins. “It’s awesome. It’s a good group of kids on there who have a reputation, so I was glad to get on the list with them.” While Borradaile had never set his sights on 100 wins when he started wrestling, Bennett has been working to achieve that mark since he was a young grappler. “It’s very exciting. It’s been a goal
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 24, 2014) Worcester Prep girls’ basketball team improved to 9-2 after pulling out a 36-30 victory over the Delmarva Christian Royals last Thursday in Georgetown, Del. “It was a good game. Our girls played hard…we missed a lot of shots, but we pulled it together and won,” Prep Coach Simona Holland said. “Delmarva Christian played pretty well and they made most of their shots.” The Royals led 7-4 at the end of the first quarter. The visiting Lady Mallards held a 16-14 advantage going into the halftime break. After three quarters, Worcester was on top, 25-22. Junior Sophie Brennan scored 14 points for the Mallards. Senior captains Lilly DiNardo and Kristen Shriver chipped in with nine and five points, respectively. Worcester Prep students had semester exams this week. Next week is winter vacation. The Mallards are scheduled to practice during the break. They will head back to the court for competition on Wednesday, Feb. 5, when they will battle the Salisbury Christian Jaguars at 4 p.m. in Berlin. Salisbury won the Dec. 3 match-up, 28-27. “I’m very happy with the way the team looks at this point,” Holland said. “We have to work hard during this break because we have a pretty important game coming back on Feb. 5 with Salisbury Christian School and three more games before the regular season is over.” WRESTLING BOX SCORE:
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Bennett and Borradaile joined a prestigious list last week, the school's "100 Wins Club," that only 13 other Seahawks have become members of. Decatur alumni Bryce Smith (101 wins, 2006-2010), second from right, and Corey Tobias (118 wins, 2005-2009) are also members of the elite group.
of mine since I was a kid,” said Bennett, who transferred to Decatur from Sussex Tech this year. In his three years competing for Sussex Tech, Bennett racked up 84 victories. “I’ve always had the goal to break 100 wins and be a state champ. That’s what I’m working toward now,” Bennett said. “I drill hard and I’m going to start pushing myself even harder now than I have been to make sure I achieve that goal.” Borradaile and Bennett both tallied wins No. 102 during last Friday’s Kent County meet. The Trojans forfeited the 152- and 160-pound matches to Bennett and Borradaile, respectively. Senior Jared King (170), junior Dil-
lon Goggin (113) and freshman Robert Kaminski (106) also won by forfeit. Freshman Andrew McKahan (120), junior Joseph Rodriguez (132), seniors Nate Rosenblatt (138) and Caleb Massey (220) and sophomore Patrick Devenny (195) pinned their opponents. Junior captain T.J. Scafone earned a 26-9 technical-fall victory over his 126-pound opponent. Sophomore Tyler VanSice (145) scored a major decision win, 12-1. Senior Ethan Eibl moved up a weight class and wrestled Kent County’s Robert Donovan, ranked See EIBL Page 36
Stephen Decatur (STDE) 72–Kent County (KECO) 6 182: Justin Peacock, KECO, pinned Brandon Wooten, STDE, 3:39 195: Patrick Devenny, STDE, pinned Andrew DeBoeser, KECO, 1:27 220: Caleb Massey, STDE, pinned Markel Newnam, KECO, 1:07 285: Ethan Eibl, STDE, decision Robert Donovan, KECO, 3-2 106: Robert Kaminski, STDE, forfeit 113: Dillon Goggin, STDE, forfeit 120: Andrew McKahan, STDE, pinned Kyle Clayton, KECO, 3:08 126: T.J. Scafone, STDE, technical fall Bobby Ashley-Pinder, KECO, 26-9 132: Joseph Rodriguez, STDE, pinned Victor Raimond, KECO, 1:35 138: Nate Rosenblatt, STDE, pinned Chris Blazejak, KECO, 0:57 145: Tyler VanSice, STDE, major decision Joey Peacock, KECO, 12-1 152: Nick Bennett, STDE, forfeit 160: Andrew Borradaile, STDE, forfeit 170: Jared King, STDE, forfeit
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Stephen Decatur senior Ethan Eibl, top, battles Kent County's Robert Donovan in the heavyweight division during last Friday meet in Berlin. Eibl won 3-2 over the state-ranked Donovan. OCEAN CITY TODAY/LISA CAPITELLI
Stephen Decatur freshman Andrew McKahan, right, controls Kent County's Kyle Clayton during their 120-pound match last Friday. McKahan pinned his opponent with 52 seconds left in the second period.
Eibl takes down state-ranked opponent in 285-lb. division Continued from Page 35 No. 7 in the state, in the heavyweight division. Eibl led 3-1 with one period remaining. He edged out Donovan 32. “Ethan’s been working real hard in the [wrestling] room and sometimes he gets tired, so I didn’t know how he could do in the third period, but he pulled it out and he wrestled tough late in the match,” Decatur Coach Todd Martinek said. “He got a win over a state-ranked kid so that’s always a good thing.” Eibl said his game plan was to “go out there, wrestle hard and beat”
Donovan. “It was a pretty big win,” Eibl said. “I feel like I did good, but I also feel like I could have done better because I should have took more shots, and when I got my legs in in the third period, I should have closed the match up then. I weighed [in at] 212 [pounds] he was 277. I’m wrestling up a weight class, 50-something pounds, and I still beat the kids. That was a big boost of confidence.” Decatur is scheduled to travel to Wilmington, Del. today, Friday, to battle the Saint Marks Spartans at 7 p.m.
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Stephen Decatur sophomore Tyler VanSice, left, takes on Kent County's Joey Peacock. VanSice scored a 12-1 major-decision victory at 145 pounds.
Decatur athletes prepare for Jan. 29 Bayside meet
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 24, 2014) Stephen Decatur’s girls’ indoor track team finished in third place out of 20 schools competing in the Jan. 15 meet at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill. “The girls did pretty well. We’re building for Baysides,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said after last Wednesday’s meet. The Bayside Conference championship was scheduled for Jan. 22, but it was postponed to Wednesday, Jan. 29, because of snow and school closures. “We’re deeper than a lot of teams,” Stigler said. Lady Seahawks who placed top five in their events were seniors Layla See COACH Page 38
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Geiger credits boys’ endurance, heart in OT win
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 24, 2014) The Worcester Prep boys’ basketball team outscored the Delmarva Christian Royals 10-3 in overtime to win last Thursday’s game in Georgetown, Del., 66-59. “It seems like as we progress in the season the games are becoming tougher,” said Worcester Prep Coach Keith Geiger. “As we play teams for a second time, or they have had a chance to scout us, teams are preparing specifically for our strengths.” The visiting Mallards led 18-14 after the
first quarter. By the halftime break, they had increased their advantage to 36-27. Delmarva Christian chipped away at Worcester’s lead, but the Prep squad headed into the final quarter on top, 44-42. Points were traded in the fourth quarter. At the end, the score was tied at 56 and the game went into overtime. Before the extra period, Geiger said he “reminded [the Mallards] that we now have a new game. There’s no reason to rush shots. Be patient in our offense and things will open up.” He continued, “Basically, just stay calm and let the game come to them on
offense and to dig down on defense and force them to take shots.” The Mallards prevailed in overtime, netting 10 points to the Royals three. Senior captain Ryan Nally tallied 16 points. Jack Marshall, a senior, scored 14. Senior captain Matt Reilly contributed with 25 points and 15 rebounds. “They played Ryan very tight for the entire game, so we needed to find other ways to score. Matt played huge. He carried us through the first half, and down the stretch he made a couple big shots,” Geiger said. “By the end of the game, their players were a little worn out, and our guys weren’t.
They had a couple starters foul out, and that helped us as well in the overtime. But I credit our guys’ endurance, heart and the ability to dig down and keep the pace going through the last quarter and overtime.” The 10-1 Mallards plan to practice during winter break next week. They will return to action Wednesday, Feb. 5 and battle the Salisbury Christian Jaguars at 5:30 p.m. in Berlin. The Jaguars edged out the Mallards 51-49 Dec. 3. “We are doing well. We have four games left before playoffs. They are all going to be tough and important for getting home court advantage,” Geiger said.
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Lady Seahawks improve to 7-0 Girls top Vikings 120-47; Decatur boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team falls to Cambridge, 99-70, last wk.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 24, 2014) The Stephen Decatur girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; swim team boosted its record to 7-0 after a convincing 12047 victory over the Cambridge South Dorchester Vikings last Thursday at the Pocomoke YMCA. Lady Seahawks who won their
events were senior captain Chloe Maykrantz (100-yard butterfly, 1:19.49), sophomores Hailey Williams (200yard freestyle, 2:19.71; 500-yard freestyle, 6:08.93), Marley Rakow (100-yard freestyle, 1:01.61) and juniors Madison Coach Keefe Tinus (50-yard freestyle, 27.49 seconds) and Carly Deickman (100-yard breaststroke, 1:13.52).
FREE THROW CHAMPIONS The Knights of Columbus recently held its 22nd annual Free Throw Contest. A total of 1,784 students from five local public schools and two private schools participated. The winners from the five age groups will compete in the District 22 competition, Saturday, Feb. 8, at 10 a.m. at the Most Blessed Sacrament School. The age group winners are: 10 Yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Ashten Snelshire, Most Blessed Sacrament, and Emily Stitley, Berlin Intermediate School; 11 Yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Paul Vitaliti and Lauren Myers, both of Most Blessed Sacrament; 12 Yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Gavin Bunting, Berlin Intermediate School, and Lydia Tyson-Webb, Most Blessed Sacrament; 13 Yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Matthew Kinsey, Stephen Decatur Middle, and Lilly Belle Baker, Most Blessed Sacrament; 14 Yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Jon Ruddo, Worcester Prep and Breesa Rivas, Stephen Decatur Middle.
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Williams, Deickman, Tinus and junior Molly Wooten earned firstplace honors in the 200-yard medley relay race (2:06.93). Juniors Rachel Bourne and Maria Zweifel, a team captain, joined Tinus and Rakow for the 200-yard freestyle relay race. They won the event in 1:54.96. Wooten, Bourne, Deickman and Williams were victorious in the 400-yard Coach Sanzotti freestyle relay race (4:21.88). â&#x20AC;&#x153;They swam really well. It was a good meet. We had fun,â&#x20AC;? said Decatur Coach Joe Keefe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some girls swam in different events that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t usually swim in. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to see some flexibility. Our depth has been helping us out in meets.â&#x20AC;? The Decatur boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team lost, 9970, to Cambridge. Despite the loss, Coach Damien Sanzotti was pleased with the Seahawksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; performance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The boys swam really well. There were a lot of best times,â&#x20AC;? Sanzotti said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got seven second places. Almost every event we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get first in we got second.â&#x20AC;? Senior Cory Campbell out-swam his competition in the 200-yard freestyle race (2:08.69). Junior Dalton Warren took first in the 100-yard backstroke (1:04.34). Campbell, senior captains Collin Bankert and James Hillyer and junior Chris Poole won the 200-yard freestyle relay race (1:38.40). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re showing good improvement, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still some things we need to work on, like bad habits weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to break in practice,â&#x20AC;? Sanzotti said. Decaturâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next swim meet is Tuesday, Jan. 28, against the Milford Bucs at 3:30 p.m. at the Pocomoke YMCA.
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Coach says second place â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;achievable goalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team Continued from Page 36 Fowler (500-meter, 1:23.44, first; 800meter, 2:41.4, second; 300-meter, 45.42 seconds, fourth), Katie Collins (pole vault, 7 feet 6 inches, third) and Kacie Moore (pole vault, 7 feet 6 inches, fourth), sophomore Emily Cook (55meter high hurdles, 10.2 seconds, fifth) and freshman Christina Romano (high jump, 4 feet 8 inches, third). Fowler, Romano, junior Lauren Bodolus and sophomore Katie Hoffman took first place in the 1,600-meter relay race (4:29.2). Bodolus, freshmen Brigitte Ardis and Rose Billings and junior Jenna Leitgeb finished second in the 3,200meter relay race (11:24.1). Collins, Bodolus, Hoffman and Romano completed the 800-meter relay race in 2:00.40, good for fifth place. The Decatur team scored 60 points for third place. North Caroline edged out Decatur by three points to finish in second. Sussex Tech won the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meet with 68 points. The Decatur boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; squad finished seventh overall with 25 points. Caesar Rodney of Delaware tallied 59 points to win the competition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The boys did better. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re scoring points in a lot more events then we did at the beginning of the season,â&#x20AC;? Stigler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The girls started off as a better overall team, but the boys are improving faster. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s noticeable how much better theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gotten.â&#x20AC;? Seahawks who placed in the top five in their events were senior James Phillips (55-meter high hurdles, 8.73 seconds, fourth) and junior Jackson Mumford (500-meter, 1:12.8, second; 300-meter, 39.45 seconds, fifth). Senior James Davidson and junior Tripp Ortega joined Mumford and Phillips for the 1,600-meter really race. The boys ran to a third-place finish (3:53). Ortega, Davidson, senior Jeffrey Purnell and sophomore John Lambrinos took fourth in the 800-meter relay race (1:43.02). The Jan. 29 Bayside championship is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. at the Worcester County Recreation Center. Stigler said last week that Kent Island is favored in both the boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; competitions. For the Decatur teams to be successful, Stigler said the key is athletes earning championship titles in their individual events. Decatur and North Caroline will most likely be battling for the second-place spot in the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meet, he said. Second place is â&#x20AC;&#x153;an achievable goal,â&#x20AC;? Stigler said. While Kent Island is the frontrunner in the boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meet, there is not really a standout second-place team, the Decatur coach said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After the first team, everyone else is pretty close,â&#x20AC;? Stigler said last week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our boys could finish anywhere from third to sixth.â&#x20AC;? Some of the top boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; squads have a few â&#x20AC;&#x153;studâ&#x20AC;? athletes, but Decatur has a bit more depth, he added.
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Seahawks score two-point victory over Rams Senior captain Tyler Hunter makes shot to give Decatur 70-68 advantage last week
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 24, 2014) With the game tied 68-68 and only seconds on the clock, Stephen Decatur ran a successful play, giving the Seahawks’ boys’ basketball team a 70-68 victory over the Parkside Rams last Thursday in Salisbury. “Good teams find ways to win and we found a way to win,” said Decatur Coach Byron “BJ” Johnson. “I’m
happy for my guys that they were able to pull it out. We just have to do a better job taking care of the basketball.” The visiting Seahawks scored 19 points in the opening quarter, while the Rams netted 13. At the halftime break, Decatur held a 39-30 lead. After three quarCoach Johnson ters, the Berlin squad was ahead 56-45, but Parkside didn’t fold. The Rams chipped away at the Seahawks’ lead and pressed their oppo-
nent, forcing several turnovers, which they capitalized on in the final quarter. With about 10 seconds on the clock, Decatur senior P.J. Copes found senior captain Tyler Hunter, who made a layup. The Seahawks held off the Rams’ offense to secure a 70-68 victory. Hunter was the Seahawks’ top producer with 18 points and eight rebounds. Junior Colen Gaynor logged 17 points and six rebounds. Copes finished the game with 14 points. Junior Randy DuPont chipped in with 14 points and five rebounds. “We made it close. We were up 15 points in the third and we just didn’t play
smart at times and we allowed them to get back in the game,” Johnson said. “We stopped executing down the stretch. When we executed our offense we were able to get high-percentage shots.” Decatur (8-4) is scheduled to take a trip to Salisbury today, Friday, to play the Wi-Hi Indians at 5:30 p.m. Free-throw shooting was a major factor in Decatur’s 68-65 loss to Wi-Hi when the teams went head-to-head Dec. 13 in Berlin. “We were 10-for-25 from the foul line. We lose by three points. That’s the game right there,” Johnson said after that game.
Decatur squad ‘in control the whole game’ Lady Seahawks record big 75-42 win over Rams; girls to take on Indians Jan. 24
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 24, 2014) The Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball team faced off against the Parkside Rams in Salisbury last Thursday and the Lady Seahawks came home with a 75-42 victory. “We did great at times. [But] at times, we were a little slow moving,”
said Decatur Coach Amy Fenzel-Mergott. “At times there was a disconnect on our offense. When we came together on offense, we did some really good things.” The Seahawks outscored the Rams 22-11 in the first quarter. Decatur went into Fenzel-Mergott the halftime break with a 37-23 advantage. “At halftime we were only up by 14, but we were in control the whole
game,” Fenzel-Mergott said. The Berlin squad extended its lead to 55-38 with one quarter to play. Decatur ran away with the game, outscoring Parkside in the fourth quarter, 20-4. Sophomore Dayona Godwin led Decatur with 32 points, five rebounds and six assists. She sank three threepoint shots. Senior captain Erin Florek netted 16 points and had six rebounds. She hit two threes. Junior captain Marina Jones contributed with 12 points and eight re-
bounds. Jillian Petito, a junior, had 13 assists and eight steals. Decatur, (10-2), the No. 2 team in the Bayside Conference, was scheduled to battle the top-seed Mardela Warriors (12-0) on Tuesday in Berlin, but the game was postponed to Monday, Feb. 3, because of the weather and school closures. The Seahawks’ next match is today, Friday, Jan. 24 against the Wi-Hi Indians at 5:30 p.m. in Berlin. When the two teams met Dec. 13 in Salisbury, Decatur won 66-30.
Register for Coastal Lax Beach Lacrosse Club to kick (Jan. 24, 2014) The 2014 Coastal Lacrosse season is right around the corner and registration is now open. Practices are scheduled to begin March 3, weather permitting, and games will start the weekend of March 22. Coastal Lacrosse Club is looking forward to its sixth season. We are excited to see how far the club has come and look forward to a positive future ahead. Registration is now open and we hope to see numbers grow as they have every year since the beginning. We will have teams at every age group for both boys and girls. The cost for registration is $75, however scholarships are available for registration fees and equipment for those who show need. Last year, Coastal Lacrosse sponsored several Play Days that included teams from both the Eastern Shore Youth Lacrosse Association and the Delmarva Youth Lacrosse Association.
Our club directors continue to work hard to merge the two leagues on the Delmarva Peninsula and have made some progress in the off-season. Coastal is planning the same format of play with both leagues again this year, but is also working with ESYLA clubs to set a Saturday schedule as well. We have had several ESYLA clubs interested in our Play Day format and we are currently working on finalizing the 2014 schedule and hope to include games against Talbot, Atlantic, Beach, Shore Kaos and Salisbury, among others. Our games and practices will be held at the Northern Worcester County Athletic Complex County Fields in Berlin. Coaches will also work with local clubs and try to schedule mid-week practice scrimmages. The Coastal Lacrosse Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the growth of youth lacrosse on the lower shore of Maryland and Delaware.
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teams for boys and girls in age groups – U-9, U- 11, U-13, U-15. For children in Pre-K and Kindergarten or who are just beginning lacrosse, the club offers Scoopers programs for both boys and girls. Beach Lacrosse is a member of the Eastern Shore Youth Lacrosse Association and plays teams across the shore from towns including Salisbury, Cambridge, Easton, Kent Island, Denton, Lewes and Camden. All practices and home games are held in Berlin. Practice will begin in the beginning of March and games, which are held on Saturdays, begin March 22. Beach Lacrosse is actively seeking volunteer coaching assistance at all age group levels as well as volunteers for various activities that support the club. For more information, contact beachlacrosse@yahoo.com.
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Actress Lea Thompson joins several of her fellow actors featured in the movie "Ping Pong Summer," which was filmed in Ocean City, at the Sundance Film Festival. "Ping Pong Summer" debuted at the festival Jan. 18.
‘Ping Pong Summer’ at Sundance Movie shot in Ocean City debuts at film festival Jan. 18; actors attend screening
By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Jan. 24, 2014) A Maryland-born film director and his cast of young actors flew to Park City, Utah, this week to see their work hit the silver screen. Coming-of-age movie, “Ping Pong Summer,” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival last Saturday, Jan. 18, and the reaction’s been “much better than any of us could’ve every imagined,” said starring actress and West Ocean City local Emmi Shockley. The movie also features big names such as Susan Sarandon and Lea Thompson. The film is set in Ocean City in the summer of 1985, when ping pongand hip hop-obsessed teen Rad Miracle is on vacation with his family. Shockley plays Stacy Summers, Rad’s love interest. “Not only is she two years older than Rad, but she’s kind of this cool local,” said the 16-year-old Worcester Prep student. “She’s mysterious and gutsy and gets into trouble… but she’s also just a teenage girl trying to figure out what she wants.” Marcello Conte, 13, of Cape May Court House, N.J., plays Rad in the
movie and also traveled to Sundance for the premier. “It was a really good experience,” he said. “When I watched, I tried not to think of it like watching myself, but the character Rad Miracle.” Conte landed the role, his first acting gig, after aunt and Director of Sales for the Harrison Group Resort Hotels, Ruth Waters, met with Director Michael Tully when he came to town to film in 2012. After seeing the audience’s reaction to the screening at Sundance, Waters called “Ping Pong Summer” a “promising sign of things to come” for Ocean City. Like Tully, who used his childhood vacations to inspire “Ping Pong Summer,” most of the Park City audience had their own memories in Ocean City. Despite being nearly 2,000 miles away, when Tully asked those in the Park City who’d been to Ocean City to raise their hands, “almost the entire theater raised their hands,” Shockley said. That familiarity should bode well for the film, said President Elect of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Brett Wolf, who traveled to Sundance to promote the city to other directors. “When people see it, they’re going to remember being in Ocean City — re-
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member Dolle’s or Fisher’s, remember the Greene Turtle,” he said. From the Boardwalk to the pier, “you’ll certainly see all the iconic things.” “It shows Ocean City in a positive light and it really highlights… the quirkiness of where we live,” Shockley said. Tully said there will “definitely” be an Ocean City premier of “Ping Pong Summer,” with a date pending on what follows after Sundance.
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By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Jan. 24, 2014) Almost 600 donors are expected to flock to the 16th annual Ocean City Blood Drive next Tuesday and Wednesday at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street, External Communications Specialist for the Blood Bank of Delmarva Christine Serio said. The drive will take both pre-registered donors and walk-ins, though the blood bank encourages donors to make appointments to cut down on wait times, Serio said. The drive runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, Jan. 28-29. The theme is “OC Saves!” to pay tribute to the many area donors who help save lives. “The OC Saves Blood Drive is very important in helping us maintain our blood supply, which serves the 16 hospitals and 20,000 patients a year across Delmarva,” said Michael Waite, director of marketing and community relations for the Blood Bank of Delmarva, in a release. Each unit of blood has the potential to save up to three lives and hospitals need more than 350 blood donors every day to meet the needs of patients across Delmarva, Serio said. Last year, just shy of 600 registered to give a unit of blood at the Ocean City event, she said. Donors will be registered for raffles and giveaways, including a 40-inch flat screen TV and $100 restaurant gift cards and Visa gift cards. This year’s blood drive will be held in a new location, Dockside Hall in the convention center, which Waite said has a “fantastic view” of the bay for donors while they give blood. Donors receive a free T-shirt with the “OC Saves!” logo. From start to finish, giving blood and the pre-donation interview takes about one hour for those with appointments, Serio said. Donors must be between age 17-79, or have medical approval if they are over age 80; weigh at least 110 pounds; and have no new tattoos or piercing other than ear piercings within the last year. They can call the registration line at 1-888-8-BLOOD-8 to ask if any recent vacations out of the country disqualify them from donating. Schedule an appointment to donate blood at the Ocean City Blood Drive at www.DelmarvaBlood.org or by calling 1-888-8-BLOOD-8. Or, download the free Blood Bank of Delmarva mobile app to make an appointment. The drive takes place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 28-29 at the 40th Street convention center.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Jan. 24, 2014) Super Bowl planning is underway and the menu is a major consideration. The finale of the football season deserves nothing less than fabulous food. Do not equate success with a pricy party. A “wow” celebration can be based on simplicity taken to the fullest degree. Originality is an analogous route of distinctiveness. Diversity is a good thing and variation from the norm generates excitement. Dips, tacos and pizza are popular choices for the famed game. But in the
end, I chose a different direction. The pathway of decision has guided me to cheesesteak egg rolls. Steak and cheese or cheesesteak is the proverbial question; cheesesteak takes top honors due to the straightforwardness of the name. Comfort food with a twist supports good times for all. The function of reason is to exercise forethought for the entire dish. Appetite is not the dominating factor; passion rules the state of character. Self-generated understanding speaks volumes and kindles the questioning skills of true knowledge. How can I successfully combine a classic pairing of thinly sliced steak with mounds of gooey cheese into a crispy, Asian wrapper? The answer might be unknown
initially, but constructive perseverance will yield yummy results. Festivities will be heightened by the airing of the Super Bowl and fulfillment of finger-friendly food should be a priority. A crunchy, outer casing makes sense. Easy to handle snacks diminish the perils of adult beverages. The choice of actions is relative to principle. Steak, provolone cheese, onions, peppers and mushrooms are sinfully delicious. However, this particular grouping creates a tricky situation. Natural juices will nullify the brittle exterior, which in turn deconstructs the philosophy of contrast. Strain the meat and vegetable mixture in a fine mesh sieve to remove any excess moisture. Super Bowl XLVIII is just around
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By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (Jan. 24, 2014) Grab your tux or gown and get ready for the inaugural “Prom Night” fundraiser for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation in West Ocean City on Saturday, Feb. 8. Tickets are selling fast for the event, where business casual is the dress code, but formal attire is also welcomed. It runs from 7 p.m. to close at Hooters on Route 50 and includes a buffet with a carving station, silent auction and prom court chosen by participants. “We were trying to think outside the box a little bit,” said Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation Beach Respite Housing Program. Finally, he landed on the prom-themed event. “Hopefully we’re going to do well with it,” he said. Prom Night will raise money for a new heating and cooling system at the 66th Street house, where the Believe in Tomorrow Foundation provides critically ill children and their families a much-needed retreat to the beach and away from the everyday stresses of a child’s illness. “We’re hoping to do well enough that night to replace all our units… after 15 years,” Littleton said. Funds are already pouring in for the $20 tickets, but will also come from votes for the prom court. For $1 per vote, attendees can cast ballots for prom king and queen, to be announced later that night. Nominees for the court’s king are Joe Kendall, of Kendall Furnishings; Ryan Intrieri, of Hooper’s Crab House; JJ Roth, of Seacret’s 98.1 Radio; Mark Odachowski, of Royal Plus; and Mark Custodio, of Bull on the Beach. For queen, nominees are Jill Ferrante, of Park Place Jewelers; Patricia Ilczuk-Lavanceau, of Comcast Spotlight; Jodie Noonan, of Amber Nicole’s Bridal and Formal; Jenny Lauman, of Hooter’s in West Ocean City; and Lindsay Candelora, also of Hooter’s. “Everybody I asked wanted to do it. They were really excited about helping the Children’s House,” Littleton said. Silent auction items will include trips, dinners, gift baskets and sports items, he said, and attendees that bring their prom picture for a photo board will get a free cocktail. Believe in Tomorrow does a black tie fundraiser in the spring to raise money, but Prom Night will bring something different to the table for people who want to attend both, Littleton said. “We get some very sick children here and we just want to show them a good time,” he said. Prom Night starts at 7 p.m. at Hooters on Route 50 in West Ocean City. The event is capped at 180 tickets and the response has already been good, Littleton said. Reserve a ticket by calling 410-723-2842. To learn more, visit www.believeintomorrow.org/housing_bythesea.html.
ACT sponsoring film screenings (Jan. 24, 2014) Assateague Coastal Trust will be sponsoring a series of environmental film screenings during the first two months of 2014. Kicking off on Thursday, Jan. 30, with a free film event at The Globe in Berlin, the series will continue on Friday, Feb. 21 with the third annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival in Seacrets’ Morley Hall on 49th Street and will conclude with a special family-focused version of the Wild and Scenic Festival on Feb. 22, to be held at the Sarbanes Center near the entrance to Assateague Island. The series launch at The Globe on Jan. 30 will feature award winning, “Sharks: Stewards of the Reef,” produced by local filmmaker Holiday Johnson. This film examines escalating threats to shark populations including habitat destruction and
overfishing. Johnson, who also sits on ACT’s Board of Directors, will be on hand to introduce the film and answer questions from the audience. Admission for the film is free. A portion of the proceeds from dinner and drinks that night will be donated to support ACT’s local advocacy and education activities. Reservations for the film and dinner can be made at the Globe by calling, 410-641-0784 and are strongly encouraged as space will be limited. The two-day Wild and Scenic Film Festival will begin on Friday, Feb. 21 at Seacrets’ Morley Hal with matinee and evening screenings of 13 short films. These films include documentaries on local and global environmental issues; kayak, skiing and mountaineering adventure films; and whimsical films. Discounted food and drink op-
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Titanium Wrecks in middle of six-week building session (Jan. 24, 2014) Titanium Wrecks, Worcester County’s NASA house robotics team, met with the three other NASA house teams from the region at the NASA Visitor’s Center at Wallops Island on Saturday Jan. 4 for the FIRST Robotics Kickoff. The fellow teams are Parkside High School’s RoboSpectrum (Wicomico County), Onancock’s Carbonauts (Accomack) and Northampton’s ShoreBots (Northampton). The annual kickoff marks the beginning of a six-week build season in which the students are given a specific, arduous robotics challenge. Teams picked up their kit of parts containing everything from wheels and belts to motors, a power distribution board and a cRio, National Instrument’s ‘brain’ that makes the robot follow the studentwritten commands. The game will then be played around the world beginning in March. Throughout the process, the students will be exposed to chassis and drive train construction, electrical wiring, mechanical engineering, programming, troubleshooting and problem solving. With the help of mentors from NASA, TEC Foundation, NOAA, Northrup-Grumman, University of Maryland College Park and assistance
from the other teams in the alliance, Titanium Wrecks is poised to compete in two regional competitions this spring. The first competition is the Greater D.C. Regional in Fairfax, Va. the last weekend in March. The second is the Chesapeake Regional held the following weekend at the University of Maryland College Park. The results of these two competitions will determine whether Titanium Wrecks will move on any further. The team is being hosted by Ernie Gerardi of Berlin and their shop space is close to downtown Berlin, giving the team the opportunity to take muchneeded breaks and visit some of the eateries in town. Titanium Wrecks is a private team comprised of 12 students, six mentors and parents; the students are in grades 9-12 and are from Snow Hill High School, Stephen Decatur High School and home school organizations. Titanium Wrecks had a strong pre-season, where they donated $300 for the Children’s House by the Sea, baked and delivered almost 300 cupcakes to a wounded warrior dinner in Sharptown and worked with NASA and Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in developing a VEX Robotics program for the school’s curriculum. They were also finalists in an off-season event at Boys’ Latin School in Baltimore.
Art League of OC to award multiple $1K scholarships
(Jan. 24, 2014) The mission of the Art League of Ocean City is to promote the visual arts in the Ocean City area through education, exhibits, scholarships programs and community events. Since 1991 the ALOC has been awarding one scholarship annually to a Stephen Decatur High School student wishing to pursue a degree in the arts. This year, the program has been expanded to offer multiple scholarships in the amount of $1,000 per student to Worcester County residents in any of the public or private schools and those who are home schooled. The scholarships are available to graduating seniors who are residents of Worcester County as well as past ALOC scholarship students continuing their education and are in good standing with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. The scholarship recipients must be pursuing a higher education in the visual arts from an accredited institution. Applicants must complete an application which can be found online at www.artleagueofoceancity.org and submit it to their school’s guidance counselor or to the Art League at the OC Center for the Arts on 94th Street bayside by April 8. Questions, call the ALOC at 410524-9433.
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Teri Edgeworth displays her art during the Nautical and Wildlife Art Festival last weekend in Ocean City.
Pat Vojtech sells prints of her work from around the Chesapeake Bay region during the show.
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Photographer Charles Hull rings up a customer purchasing one of his prints.
OCEAN CITY TODAY/ZACK HOOPES
Susan Veasey displays folk art made with recycled woods, which she produces with her husband, Michael, during the 28th annual Nautical and Wildlife Art Festival last weekend at the Ocean City convention center on 40th street.
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OCEAN CITY TODAY/CLARA VAUGHN
Spotlight Artist Kathy Gibson displays her “en plein air” works in oil and acrylic paint at the Jan. 10 Opening Reception for the January exhibits at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.
Artist in Residence Dorothy Harrison Braun shows one of her watercolor paintings at the Jan. 10 Opening Reception for the January exhibits at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.
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Canned food drive to benefit MFB, Jan. 27 through Feb. 7 (Jan. 24, 2014) Worcester County Volunteer Services and Liquor Control are hosting a canned food drive for the Maryland Food Bank, Jan. 27 through Feb. 7. All county employees and the public are invited to participate. Canned food items can be deposited in speciallymarked Maryland Food Bank barrels at these participating locations: •Worcester County Jail in Snow Hill •Worcester County Branch Libraries: Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Berlin, Snow Hill and Pocomoke •All Department of Liquor Control Shore Spirit Retail Liquor Store locations •Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill •Central Landfill storage building in Newark •Isle of Wight offices in Bishopville Nearly 12.7 percent of Worcester County residents, including one in five children, are food insecure, meaning they are uncertain where their next meals are coming from. That is the third
highest food insecurity rate on the Eastern Shore, behind Somerset and Wicomico counties. The greatest need exists among the working poor – our friends, our neighbors, the children your children attend school with, and maybe even the person standing behind you in line at the grocery store. Many of these families fail to qualify for federal or state assistance, because on paper they do not meet the minimum standards. Every pound of food donated to the MFB equates to 1.3 meals, and every donated dollar is stretched to provide 2.7 pounds of food. Those receiving food from the MFB or its partner agencies never pay out of pocket for this assistance. For more information about the food drive, contact Volunteer Services Manager Kelly Brinkley at 410-632-0090. Organizations interested in hosting food drives are invited to contact MFB Managing Director Jennifer Small at small@mdfoodbank.org.
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(Jan. 24, 2014) One hundred years ago, in 1914, the community foundation concept was born in the Midwest, giving rise to a new philanthropy, a new way of participating in community, and a new vision for the future. Today, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore is one of more than 700 community foundations in the United States, collectively managing more than $48 billion in assets and making grants of approximately $4.5 billion a year to improve life in their communities. There are more than 1,700 community foundations worldwide. “On May 17, CFES celebrates its own 30th anniversary, commemorating the generations of donors and volunteers whose generosity continues to make life better on the Lower Eastern Shore,” said Doug Wilson, President and CEO, CFES. “We also mark this year as the 100th anniversary of the community foundation movement at work in communities
around the world.” Like all community foundations, CFES invites anyone with a vision and a passion for community to create something together. Since 1984, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has been serving the needs of Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties granting more than $30 million. Through the generosity and vision of donors, CFES awarded grants totaling more than $5.4 million in fiscal year 2013. CFES brings together donors and builds on community assets through scholarships, grants, advocacy and leadership development. By focusing on people, organizations, neighborhoods and nonprofit capacity building, the Foundation addresses community needs in the areas of health, education, arts and culture, community development and the environment. For more information, visit www.cfes.org.
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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AE-American Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 19TH HOLE BAR & GRILLE, 9936 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City 410-213-9204 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual and familyfriendly, featuring great American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner at affordable prices. Open seven days a week, yearround. Happy hour daily, 3-7 p.m. Entertainment Friday through Sunday. ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / 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 / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 78th Street, Ocean City, 410-524-2020; 118th Street, Ocean City, 410-524-2020; 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-4365661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out, free Delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Ocean City’s most famous sub and pizza shop since 1959. An OC tradition where a sandwich is a meal, serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. Open Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon. ■ 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. Open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. ■ CRABCAKE FACTORY, 120th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-4900; 25th Street, Ocean City 410-713-4180 / www.crabcakefactoryusa.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily at 8 a.m. Menu selections are Eastern Shore favorites: creamed chipped beef, omlettes and daily breakfast special crab dishes. World famous Crabcakes served all day starting at 8 a.m. Other menu selections include Chicken Chesapeake, prime rib, steamed shrimp, Philly cheesesteaks, burgers and homemade soups. www.crabcakefactoryusa.com ships Crabcakes yearround. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in
the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside. ■ FENWICK CRAB HOUSE, 100 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-5392500 / www.crabcakeexpress.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Carry-out available. Casual dining. Open for lunch and dinner. Big crabs are our specialty. Perfect crabcakes are our passion. Seven different fish served 15 different ways! Great local seafood, good times and good service is our mission. ■ GREENE TURTLE NORTH, 116th Street, Ocean City 410-723-2120 / www.thegreeneturtle.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / The Turtle, est. 1976, is an Ocean City tradition with a friendly staff, great food and something for everyone! Menu favorites are homemade crab cakes, kids’ menu, salads, burgers, wings and more! Featuring weekday lunch specials and happy hour, 50 high-def flat screen TVs, game room, gift shop, carry out, party trays, nightly drink specials, Keno, MD lottery, DJs with dance floor. Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., year-round. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-2131846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / VMC-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 through 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; 128th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-2403 / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open 7 days a week. We have proudly served Ocean City, Maryland for over 40 years. Known for All You Can Eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HIGH STAKES BAR & GRILL, Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 / $$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Carry-out available / Full bar / Casual dining, daily happy hour and daily food specials. Live entertainment. ■ HOOTERS, Fifth Street, on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-2690 and Route 50, West Ocean City 410-2131841 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS. Things are always getting better at Hooters! Fresh menu offering a number of ground chuck burgers, green salads, world famous chicken wings with 11 flavorful sauces and a fun children’s
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menu. Relax in the beach atmosphere or enjoy the outdoor seating. Happy hour every day, 3-7 p.m. Full bar available. Authentic Hooters merchandise in kids and adult sizes. Enjoy all the sports packages on large, flat screen TVs and great service by the delightful Hooters girls. Live entertainment. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Find out why we say, “Hooters makes you happy!” ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-5243535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Proud to have Chef Shawn Reese creating beach-inspired dishes in both oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breaker’s Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites - Johnny’s Special, Neptune’s Seafood Feast Pizza, and MD Blue Crab. Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Coldest draft beer in town served in a chilled mug. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 4 a.m. ■ J/R’S, 131st Street, Ocean City 410250-3100 / www.jrsribs.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s Menu / Full bar / Carry-out / Early bird specials daily. This is the PLACE for ribs, steaks, chicken, seafood and steamed crabs. Try our Ribs in our family oriented spacious dining room or cheer on your favorite team in our new enlarged sports bar. You’ve tried the Rest- Now try the Best. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ MERMAID COVE PUB, 33195 Lighthouse Road, Williamsville, West Fenwick, Del. 302-436-0122 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Full bar / Get shipwrecked at the Mermaid Cove with pub, drink and food specials daily. Lump crab cakes, rock and mahi tacos, fried oyster sandwiches and platters are among the items to choose from. Breakfast served weekends. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Take-out available. ■ MIO FRATELLO ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE, 38018 Fenwick Shoals Blvd., West Fenwick, Del. 302-436-6400 / miofratello.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere, specializing in steaks, seafood and pasta. Take out and delivery. Open for lunch and dinner. ■ 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 Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ REFLECTIONS RESTAURANT, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-524-5252 / www.ocmdhotelscom/reflections / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Tableside flambé dining. Casually elegant, cuisine prepared tableside in the European tradition. Private dining rooms. Eclectic chef’s specials accompanied by an award-winning wine list. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SEASONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-5241000 / www.carouselhotel.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., featuring a wide variety of entrees, seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ SIMMER TIME, Rt. 54, Fenwick Island, next to Mio Fratello 302-436-2266 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Fondue and more in an intimate atmosphere; small and large parties. ■ SMITTY McGEE’S, 37234 Lighthouse Road, West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-4364716 / www.smittymcgees.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / No children’s menu / Full bar / Casual. Big menu, including hot wings and drinks. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / 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 BRICK HOUSE PUB, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-524-5252 / www.ocmdhotels.com/brickhousepub / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Relax and enjoy the laid back atmosphere of this casual brew pub. Enjoy a lite bite, or watch the game on one of our huge flat-screen TV's. Dine on the freshest raw bar specialties, or try one of the local favorites, including fresh rockfish, shrimp, crab cakes, spicy hummus, juicy burgers and steaks, piping hot made-to-order pizzas, flavorful sandwiches and gourmet salads. Extensive micro-brew list and beers on tap. Happy hour specials daily. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Old World saloon-type feel, Whisker’s is famous for its Certified Angus®burgers and delicious casual fare, as well as its entertaining atmosphere and photo lined walls of famous and infamous “whiskers.” Enjoy flat screen TVs to watch your favorite sports. Open year-round, 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., serving lunch and dinner daily. Happy hour every day 4-7 p.m. Nightly food specials.
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Take part in fight against hunger
(Jan. 24, 2014) Join the Art League of Ocean City and Diakonia on Friday, Jan. 31, from 5-8 p.m. to help battle hunger as the two nonprofit organizations host a “Starving Artist” Dinner at the OC Center for the Arts on 94th Street. The dinner includes soup, bread and dessert. There will also be a cash bar and the option to purchase additional soup. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and there will be continuous seating throughout the evening. The cost for the “Starving Artist” Dinner is $20 and advance registration is not required. Proceeds benefit Diakonia and the programs of the ALOC. Throughout the months of December and January, hundreds of volunteers have been making one-of-a-kind ceramic bowls in the pottery studio at the Center for the Arts. Guests who attend the “Starving Artist” Dinner on Jan. 31 will receive one of these original bowls to take home as a reminder of all the empty
bowls in the world. The restaurants donating to the dinner include Atlantic Hotel, Fresco’s, Pickles Pub, Hooked, Liquid Assets, Bull on the Beach and The Globe. Any local restaurants that would like to donate soup, bread or desserts should contact Rina Thaler, executive director of the OC Center for the Arts, at 410-5249433. The “Starving Artist” Dinner is part of the “Empty Bowl Project,” a grassroots effort to fight hunger. The “Empty Bowl Project” was created by the Imagine Render Group. It is an opportunity to use art in a way that helps the community. Events have taken place all over the United States and a dozen other countries, raising millions of dollars for organizations to help fight hunger. For more information, call the ALOC at 410-524-9433 or visit www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
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COUNTY BRIEFS
Go Red event for women
Trimper breakfast
The health departments of Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties have teamed up with Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury and Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin to present a heart health event for women. The Go Red event is free and open to the public, and will feature health screenings, a heart-healthy cooking demonstration, success stories, vendors, dinner and door prizes. It will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 5:308 p.m. in the auditorium of the Avery W. Hall Educational Center at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, on the corner of Waverly Drive and Vine Street, in Salisbury. Free parking is available in Garage B, located next to the Educational Center building. Register online by Feb. 3 at www.wicomicohealth.org, or call 410-334-3480.
The annual Granville Trimper Pancake Breakfast will take place Sunday, Feb. 2 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Ocean View American Grill, on the Boardwalk at 16th Street. The cost for the all-you-can-eat breakfast is $7 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under. Children 5 and younger eat free. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, coffee, tea, juice and soda. There will also be a drawing to win three prizes–Trimper’s Rides VIP Pass (up to five people ride all day), $100 Mug & Mallet restaurant gift certificate or Ayers Creek Adventures half-day kayak rental for two. The cost to enter the drawing is $5. For more information, call 410-2891413 or visit www.downtownassociation.net.
Job fair
Chip Bertino, candidate for Worcester County Commissioner for District 5, will host a campaign kickoff event on Sunday. Jan. 26 at 3 p.m. in the Assateague Room of the Ocean Pines Community Center. The community is invited to attend and light refreshments will be served. Bertino is campaigning for the seat of retiring Commissioner Judy Boggs who represented the district for 12 years. For more information, call 410251-2082.
Stephen Decatur High School staff and students invite area businesses and vendors to participate in its 2014 Job Fair, to be held at the school on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to Stephen Decatur students, Snow Hill and Pocomoke students will also be in attendance. For more information, or to sign up as a vendor, call Kim Hudson at 410641-4410.
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OUT & ABOUT
PHOTO COURTESY TED PAGE
DEMOCRATIC CLUBS AMERICAN LEGION DONATION Kathy Swagler, president of the Ocean City Cruzers, presents a check to Sarge Garlitz of the American Legion Post #166. The American Legion donation is to support the Wounded Warrior projects.
Local Worcester County Democratic clubs held their annual holiday party Dec. 15 at Lighthouse Sound. Pictured, from left, Sen. Jim Mathias (D-38); Tom Sandusky, president Democratic Club of Worcester County; Tom Wilson, candidate for County Commissioner, District 5, Worcester County; Norm Conway, Delegate for District 38A; Judy Butler, president Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County; Howard Sribnick, chairman of the Worcester County Democratic Central Committee; Arlene Page, vice president Democratic Club of Worcester County; Don Grace; and Woodie Gross, treasurer Democratic Club of Worcester County.
SCHOOL DONATION
ACT KAYAK RAFFLE Assateague Coastal Trust will be raffling off a Coleman Fishing Kayak during its third annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival Friday, Feb. 21. Tickets for the raffle are on sale now. All proceeds will support the work of Assateague Coastal Trust and its efforts to protect natural resources in the Coastal Bays region. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased at ActforBays.org or by phone at 410629-1538.
The Delmarva Condominium Manger’s Association donated $3,830 to the students of Cedar Chapel Special School. Through donations from local organizations, Cedar Chapel has implemented a Communication for All Students Program through the use of iPads. Currently, each classroom utilizes iPads to facilitate communication experiences and foster motivation for student learning. Pictured is Robert Paroda, DCMA vice president; Belinda Gulyas, Cedar Chapel principal, and Joe Groves, DCMA president.
PHOTO COURTESY TED PAGE
STAR CHARITIES BENEFIT Star Charities held its annual Beef ‘n Beef benefit dinner Jan. 11, at the Ocean Pines Community Center with proceeds benefiting Home of the Brave. The facility, founded by Tina Pearson, derives its income from donations and is open to combat veterans–and their families–who have deployed within the last 18 months in a combat setting or those currently receiving medical care for injuries sustained while in battle. Entertainment for this year’s event included five members of Philadelphia Mummers along with the comedy team of Charlie and Sharon Sorrentino, and singer Lee Taylor. Pictured, from left, in front of Mummers, are Larry Walton, Sorrentino, Irv Brumbley, Sorrentino, Star Charities founder Anna Foultz, Taylor and Pearson.
HAND DANCING CLUB Delmarva Hand Dancing Club members attend the Christmas dinner and dance party at Peaky’s Restaurant, located on the eighth floor of the Fenwick Inn on 138th Street. The club meets every Wednesday with free lessons from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and dancing until 9 p.m. There is a $5 entrance fee donation. For more information, visit www.delmarvahanddancingclub.com or call 302-200DANCE (3262).
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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.
FRI. Jan. 24 BINGO — Knights of Columbus, 9901
Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-524-7994.
AARP ‘55 ALIVE’ SAFE DRIVING PROGRAM — The class will take place from 9:30
a.m. to 3 p.m. To sign up for this class or a later one, cal Dave Lloyd at 410-6416278. Several auto insurance companies provide a 3-year discount to those who have completed the course.
SAT. Jan. 25
SPAGHETTI DINNER — Friendship United
Methodist Church, 10537 Friendship Road, Berlin, 3-7 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12 and free to children 5 and younger. Carryout available. Info: 410-641-2578.
FREE HOME-BREWING BEER MAKING CLASS — Brews Up, 9028 Worcester
Highway, Berlin, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Beginner class. Five gallons in two hours. Reserve seat: 443-513-4744 or www.brewsup.net. Other dates available by appointment.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $5 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices, includes coffee and juice. Bloody Marys cost $3. Info: 410-524-8196.
FARMERS MARKET — White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines, 8 a.m. to noon. Produce, farm fresh eggs,
organic goods, herbs, fresh cut flowers, soaps, jelly, homemade baked goods, honey and more.
BULL & OYSTER ROAST — Peaky’s, 13801
Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 2-8 p.m. Too Much Stuff live from 3-7 p.m. Cost
is $30 and includes draft beer. Benefits Junior Achievement of The Eastern Shore, Inc. Tickets: 410-250-ROOF (7663).
SUN. Jan. 26
MBS OPEN HOUSE — Most Blessed
Sacrament Catholic School, Berlin, noon to 3 p.m. MBS is a pre-k to eighth school that offers a learning environment grounded in Catholic values and based on the Gospel teachings of Jesus Christ. Info: Lisa Edmunds, 410-208-1600.
MON. Jan. 27 DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Chorus,
Sweet Adeline’s, under the direction of Carol Ludwig, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, White Horse Park. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. Info: 410-208-4171.
HAND DANCING — House of Welsh, 1106
Coastal Highway, Fenwick, Del. Free lessons from 6-7 p.m., open dancing 7-10 p.m. No cover charge. Info: DC Hand Dance Club, 302-541-0728.
WED. Jan. 29
FREE WINE MAKING CLASS — Brews Up,
9028 Worcester Highway, Berlin, 6-7 p.m. Beginner class. Reserve seat: 443513-4744 or www.brewsup.net. Other dates available by appointment.
the Bay, Fenwick Island, Del., 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410524-0649; or Dianne, 302-541-4642.
SIMPLE SUPPER — Knights of Columbus,
2308 Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City, every Thursday, year round. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. Food available. Open to the public. Info: 410289-3166.
9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, last Wednesday of each month, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children 11 and younger. Reservations: 410-524-7994.
BINGO — Every Wednesday at Ocean
City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street and Sinepuxent Avenue, rear of the Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Food is available. Open to the public. No one allowed in the hall under 18 years of age during bingo. Info: 410-250-2645.
DELMARVA HAND DANCING CLUB —
Meets every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by dancing 6:30-9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Discounted food and drink prices. Info: 302-337-3638.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING —
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: 302-436-3682.
FREE FLU SHOT CLINIC — Atlantic General Hospital, Employee Health Office on second floor, 3-6 p.m. No appointment necessary. The vaccine is made from eggs. If you are allergic to eggs, consult with your health care provider. Info: 410-641-9190 or cmumford@atlanticgeneral.org.
THURS. Jan. 30
BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday,
Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Harpoon Hanna’s, Route 54 and
BINGO — American Legion Post 166,
ONGOING EVENTS PANCAKE BREAKFAST — Ocean City Mu-
nicipal Airport’s Terminal Building, 12724 Airport Road, Berlin, Saturdays
and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., through April 27. Serving pancakes, eggs, bacon and sausage. Suggested donation is $5, as a fundraiser for the Huey Veteran’s Memorial Display at the airport. Info: Airport Ops, 410-213-2471 or Coleman Bunting, 410-726-7207.
PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP — Group meets the second Tuesday of
each month at Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30-4 p.m. Speakers, discussions, exercise, etc. No reservations, no fees. Patients and caregivers are encouraged to stop by.
HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES ON THE BOARDWALK — Weather and ridership
permitting, horse and carriage rides will board passengers near Thrasher’s at the Inlet lot and travel around the pier and down the Boardwalk to Fourth Street and back on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., through April 30. Cost is $10 per person, kids 3 and younger ride free. Info: Randy Davis, 443-783-1409.
CPR/AED, BLS AND FIRST AID COURSES — The American Heart Association is of-
fering these life saving skills. Great for families, communities with pools, teachers, construction workers, lifeguards, coaches, physical trainers, camp counselors. Also Basic Life Support training for medical professionals, pharmacists, dentists, doctors, CNA’s,
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LPN’s, RN’s or nursing students. Weekly classes offered. Sign up: 302462-5594.
Ocean City. Now open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 410289-4458.
FREE DIABETES SUPPORT GROUPS — KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP-OC —
Meets every Wednesday at 8 a.m. in the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 7 a.m. October through April. Info: 410-6417330.
GRIEFSHARE — Grief recovery support
group. Fall cycle begins Oct. 30, 6:308:30 p.m. Sign up: Carole, 301-5092002 or griefshare.org. Sponsored by SonRise Church, 10959 Worcester Highway, Berlin.
AUMC THRIFT SHOP — Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in Crossword answers from page 49
Takes place the third Wednesday of each month at Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 1-2 p.m., and the third Thursday of each month at Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 1-2 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about diabetes and its treatment is invited to attend. Info: Worcester County Health Department, Prevention Services, 410632-0056.
FRIENDS OF THE OCEAN CITY LIBRARY —
Group meets the first Friday of each month at 1 p.m in the library meeting room. Discussions on library and volunteer needs and often include interesting speakers. Followed by refreshments. New Friends always welcome.
DIAKONIA THRIFT SHOP — Used to be Mine, Route 611 and Sunset Avenue, Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Newly expanded and redecorated. Furniture, clothing, toys and linens. Info: 410-213-0243. FIRST STATE DETACHMENT OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MONTHLY MEETINGS — Meetings are held on the
fourth Wednesday of each month at VFW Post 8296, 104 66th St., Ocean City, 7 p.m. Open to all fellow Marines and FMF Corpsmen. Info: Rick Holmes, 302-988-1056.
PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR.
OCES PRINCIPAL THANKS KIWANIS Ocean City Elementary School principal, Dawn Rogers, attended the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City’s Jan. 15 meeting to thank the group for a recent donation. The money went to help purchase iPads to be used by the children in their digital learning program. Pictured with Rogers is Kiwanis Club President Dick Clagett.
Commentary It’s testing that drives school year OUR OPINION
It is all about student testing. The argument over whether to start school before or after Labor Day comes down to that: how to give students and teachers enough time to prepare for those dreaded tests in January. The sad truth, however, is that no one can put a value on the testing required by the No Child Left Behind Act, or whether its prescribed course of study truly will improve students’ chances of success in life. Scholars can’t even agree on how many classroom days children should have to gain the knowledge they will need to become productive citizens, which is, after all, the sole purpose of education. But in Maryland, and most states, the law, for whatever reason, requires 180 days of schooling, the quality of which theoretically is measured by these tests. Failure to deliver the required test results has negative consequences for the institution and the people in it. So that’s what it comes down to: testing, job security and, ultimately, money, all subject to a mandate based on inexact science. Meanwhile, the effects of returning to the traditional practice of starting school after Labor Day can be measured more conclusively. State Comptroller Peter Franchot back in August argued that a post-Labor Day school start would add $74.3 million to the Maryland economy. That amount, give or take a few million, is worth a shorter winter break or fewer off days elsewhere in the calendar to prepare for testing and to get in those required 180 days of school. The rules of education are debatable, but the laws of economics, which affect families and educational institutions at least as much and maybe more, are more precise. Beginning school after Labor Day makes sense economically and no one needs a test to prove it.
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What TV weather does to us
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THE PUBLIC EYE
By Stewart Dobson
Different attitude about snow EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK
Our family moved from Baltimore to Detroit in summer of 1990. Detroit is on the western boundary of the Eastern Time zone, so our summer evenings were beautiful and cool, at least a lot less muggy than Baltimore. So here’s the tradeoff. Winter. It was a workday afternoon when from my Southfield office window I saw snow falling. So like an East Coast geek would, I ran into the busy newsroom and announced, “look everybody, it’s snowing.” Nobody lifted their heads from their keyboards or peered out of their cubicles. I imagine my colleagues were rolling their eyes and saying, “rookie.” That afternoon snow turned into about 10 inches. Before it got to 10 inches I was, already putting an action plan in place. Milk, did we have enough milk? I stopped at Farmer Jack, the local grocery store chain. Plenty of bread. Plenty of eggs. Plenty of everything. Not very crowded. That night we set our alarm clock early to listen to the school closings of the next day. At 5 a.m., the all-news station was talking about tensions in Iraq and big three auto company production numbers. We kept waiting for the snow closings. We waited. How about zero. Plus, we looked outside at our street. It was plowed. Attitudes about weather proved to be the main difference between our Midwestern life and that in Baltimore. Also, we didn’t see too much sun shining through the clouds through the winter into spring. It was pretty much gray all of the time. However, winter weather, with the exception of ice storms, was not a reason for schools to close and offices to have liberal leave policies. I missed staying home on an occasional snow day for both my children and my wife, who is a school speech patholo-
By Phil Jacobs
gist. They missed it as well. Plus, there was always that one guy in the office who had to say, “You think this is snowy and cold? Well I remember back in 1969, we had two feet of snow, it covered our cars, and we had to shovel snow off of the roofs of our houses, blah, blah, blah.” In the summer of 1998 we moved back to Baltimore. It was July. It was hot and steamy. The seasons changed, and we found ourselves in early December, not technically winter yet. A storm system that the weather people were calling a “meteorological bomb” was going to dump at least a foot of snow. Milk, bread and plenty of videos from the late great Blockbuster Video were in the house in anticipation. Every news report on TV showed reporters next to salt depots and heavy plows getting ready. All area schools were closed in anticipation of the event. A colleague with a four-wheel drive vehicle was going to pick me up. We woke up the next day, looked out the window. Nothing. Not a flake. I had a little Midwesterner left in me from living eight years in Detroit. Rookies. Also in Detroit in the middle of a particularly warm summer, one of our colleagues commented in the newsroom about the hot, sticky 86-degree day we were experiencing. So this was my turn to come out of the office and peer at the guy. “You think this is hot?,” I heard myself saying to my colleague. “I remember the heat wave…and then I stopped and shut up. I didn’t want to be that guy. Truth be told, I didn’t miss that East Coast extreme heat at all. I can almost guarantee that sometime this summer, we’ll be complaining about the heat. I’m going to remind myself about this week with its “polar vortex” and measure it against that other dreaded term “heat index.” Think I”ll stay inside.
walked out my door Wednesday morning into somewhere between 5 to 8 inches of nothing. Towering drifts of nothing apparently had mounted overnight, all but obscuring my vehicle with more nothing than I have seen in some time. But I was prepared, having heard a multitude of television weather forecasters the day before suggest that we all might want to hunker down and kiss our posteriors goodbye in the worst winter storm since, well, a couple of weeks ago. For whatever reason, winter has become a much bigger deal than it ever was, even though my research shows that winter has been happening for some time, including – and here’s the amazing thing – as recently as last year! Yow! It used to be that winter and snow meant two things: 1.) Kids would say, “No school? No school! Yay!” 2.) Mothers would say, “No school? No school! #%$*!” But now, the TV weather people seem to be saying, “As you can see from this digitally enhanced map, there’s a 100 percent chance of snow along with a 60 percent chance that we will become extinct as species. Back to you, Chip.” I would pay more attention were these people to announce, “Starting late tonight, frogs and locusts will fall out of the sky. Let’s go out to Jim in Milwaukee to see what’s happening there.” “Thanks, Chip. As you can see, we’re seeing steady frogs and locusts and ... there goes a frog-and-locust plow right behind me … but wait, the is cracking open and I see fire. I’m going to take a closer look. Wow! I don’t know if you can see this, Jim, but … YIEEEAAAAaaaaa!” That would be a TV weather report worth watching.
Letters Business interests turned on their own
Editor, Over the past 30 years or so, the business interests in our town have influenced, in large measure to our mayor and town council. The citizens of this community have supported this situation by their votes and acquiescence to the directions of our elected town leaders, so we have no real complaint in this regard. Now however, it appears that the business interests have turned on their own and businesses in general have and continue to flock to West Ocean City and Delaware. Just look at the most recent restaurants, bars and other new business evident on the western side of the bay and to the north in Fenwick Island. The current mayor and council seem determined to “keep the course,” in the face of these developments. Most recently the town Department of Tourism has issued a Request for Proposals from interested vendors to develop a five-year strategic plan for tourism. The RFP states that, “the project will encompass interviewing key Ocean City tourism stakeholders,”
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not defined or identified in the advertisement. Based on previous similar actions, you can be assured that you as a citizen or resident of the town, will not be identified as a “stakeholder” in this exercise. Isn’t it time for the resident citizens at large to claim a seat or two at this table of “stakeholders,” as our tax dollars are used to carryout these city funded contracted activities? Elsewhere in the RFP, reference is made to the role of the, “Ocean City Tourism Commission consisting of the mayor, three city council members and other representatives from area trade associations.” Note, again, no reference to citizens of the town or necessarily even residents of the town. Perhaps it is past time for the mayor and council to develop a strategic plan reflecting the overall interests of town citizens and residents, for its future. Mr. Mayor [Rick Meehan] and members of the town council, we need to hear your thoughts and views in this matter, stated publicly, at your earliest convenience. Don’t wait until election time. Joe Moran Ocean City
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Time for blame game to stop concerning WCHS
Editor, I have just read the page 1 story “Leaders attempt to aid WCHS” in the Jan. 17 edition of OC Today. I am a former assistant controller of a multi-billion dollar U.S. public company where I worked for 30 years, also a former vice president of an association of senior financial executives, and I also worked as a federal government securities regulator. As such, I would like to provide a little perspective to consider when making judgments about allegations in this story. And to exhort all concerned “that it is time for the blame game to stop”. The news story is full of negative allegations about mismanagement, so-called “irresponsibility”, and “deficiencies in internal control”. As well as inflammatory and character-assassinating statements made by the attorney retained by two parties who wished to take control of the animal shelter and oust the Humane Society’s former longtime president. I want to point out three things to readers of this sad tale: 1. Internal control weaknesses are not unusual in organizations. They have occurred in some of the largest and most well-known and widely respected U.S. public companies. They are disclosed in the financial statements of such companies, and dealt with as matters to be corrected with improved policies and procedures. Internal control weaknesses are also frequently found in non-profit organizations, especially those with small staffs and limited financial resources. 2. When changes and control takeovers occur in the senior management of an organization, whether a public company or a private or non-profit entity, it is not unusual for the incoming parties who are taking control to voice vigorous criticisms of the former management. Doing so not only provides their rationale and justification for their takeover actions, it also provides some cover for any management problems of their own that they may have as they op-
Page 54 erate the organization under new management. 3. Often the parties who suffer the most in a takeover situation are the lowest level and the most powerless in an organization – rank and file employees, and in the case of WCHS, potentially the animals. My previous association with WCHS has been as a repeated adopter of a number of cats and dogs over the years, a modest financial contributor by mail or at fundraisers, and as visitor to the shelter. In my occasional visits, I was consistently impressed with the sincere dedication and hard work of the staff and with the level of care provided to the animals. I have nothing but admiration for the WCHS former president, whom I personally observed to a be a woman who could both roll up her sleeves and clean soiled pets and cages and care for and comfort injured animals, then go home to clean up and dress up to host an evening fundraiser for the shelter. I was amazed to read today that she did all that she did, for decades, with a compensation of only $12,360 in 2011. Who among us would do the same? Despite the acrimony that has accompanied this change in control, I hope that the new board and management of WCHS, and the shelter under the guidance of a new executive director to be hired at a salary of $50,000, will be successful in continuing to provide quality care to needy dogs and cats. I will continue to make modest contributions and hope for the best. And I hope the new animal care and pet food assistance venture being started by the former WCHS President to enable more pets to be kept and cared for in their homes will also be successful – good home care is always best, for people as well as animals. It’s time to stop the blame game and move on, with a clear focus on the mission of animal welfare that is one of the core underpinnings of a humane society – a society that is humane as well as a “humane society”. Susan Koski-Grafer Ocean Pines
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