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AH, LUNCH A cedar waxwing, one of a large flock that descended on parts of Ocean City in the past week, prepares to down a holly berry during an afternoon forage fest that stripped bushes of their fruit in a matter of minutes.

Police comp claims soar Payouts push $400,000 for last year, partly because of pay hikes and state laws

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Jan. 30, 2015) Steep increases in workers’ compensation costs, specifically within the Ocean City Police Department, are likely to be a major issue as the resort heads into the financial season. Reports on the rising costs have made their rounds through City Hall ahead of spring budget sessions and negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police, the city’s police union. Ocean City government put away nearly a half-million dollars this fiscal year to keep up with police workers’ compensation and disability claims – some five and half times more than

the city did in 2001, the year before collective bargaining was granted to police. How much sway the FOP holds over the costs, however, has yet to be seen. “As far as pressure from the town, I wouldn’t say that,” said FOP Lodge 10 President Shawn Jones. “As far as it being a contract issue, I don’t know. It’s nothing the union has been overly involved in.” For those who are about to ask, the issue has little to do with Tasers, one of the city’s other police-related budget haggles. While Tasers have saved a number of officers from getting in potentially harmful situations, and thus prevented further possible claims, the incidents that are forcing the city’s compensations costs upward are not Taser-preventable.

“There’s no doubt the Tasers have helped,” said Eric Lagstrom, the city’s risk manager. “But the claims that we are seeing go up are not what I would describe as ‘hand-to-hand’ situations between an officer and a suspect.” Rather, for every incident resulting from pursuit or apprehension of a criminal, there are several more resulting from training injuries, freak accidents and chronic health problems. For instance, in FY2014 (the last full fiscal year, running July 2013 through June 2014), OCPD personnel filed 40 claims worth $396,417.41. This includes lost wages, medical costs, disability awards, and reserves for projected future costs involving the claim. Some of the more expensive incidents are related to physical appreSee CITY page 3

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Jan. 30, 2015) Don't be mad, Ocean City – it's not you, it's us. The world's most extreme-sportscentric “Dear John” call apparently went out to the resort over this past weekend, as the Dew Tour announced it will not be returning to Ocean City for a fifth event in 2015. Mayor Rick Meehan broke the news at Tuesday's City Council session, stating that the Dew Tour's management "informed me that they had permission to call and let me know that the Dew Tour is changing their format and will not be returning to Ocean City in 2015." Since its first iteration in 2011, the Dew Tour, featuring skateboarding, surfing, and BMX competitions, plus a major concert, had become a staple of Ocean City's summer event lineup. But the event has, historically, never There will be no upsidestayed in a cer- down BMXers or any other tain place for Dew Tour participants in more than a Ocean City this summer. few years at a stretch. Despite fears that Ocean City was in competition with other nearby beaches for the venue, that was not the case. "It's not that they're moving to another East Coast beach location," Meehan said. "This is not unusual for the Dew See TOUR page 5

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City, state policy make police comp costlier Continued from Page 1 hension of a suspect: for instance “injured shoulder during arrest” for $3,500. But compensation for non-apprehension injuries makes up the greater part of the total: “brain injury while boxing at academy” for $18,500; “dog bite during K-9 training” for $20,125; “fell off horse” for $55,000. For reasons of medical privacy, Ocean City Today is not privy to any details of the incidents beyond the line-item budget entry, nor would it share them if it were. Claims resulting from injuries during an arrest, however, are clearly denoted. Payout on any individual claim is determined by a combination of standards set by state and federal law, as well as the city’s contract with the FOP. In Maryland, employees are entitled to be paid normally for up to 40 hours of lost time. Past the first 40 hours, they may file to receive temporary disability wages of up to twothirds of their average weekly wage (AWW), not to exceed the state’s overall average weekly wage. For 2014, this cap was set at $998 per week. AWW is calculated using the 16 weeks of pay preceding the injury. Under Ocean City’s contract with the FOP, however, officers are entitled to receive their full wage for any length of time they are out of work, even past the 40-hour statute. This wage is taxable, however, whereas state-granted wages are not. Additionally, employees may file for an ongoing stipend to cover continuing costs of dealing with an injury, as well as pain and suffering, even after they have returned to work. This weekly payment is known as Permanent Partial Disability (PPD). PPD is typically expressed as a number of weeks for which a given injury can be compensated, per a table set by the state. Arm and leg injuries, for instance, can be compensated for up to 300 weeks, although the employer and the injured will typically compromise depending on the extent of the injury. “For instance, if an employee were to come in and say their arm was 50

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percent disabled, but our doctor believed they were 10 percent disabled, we may compromise and give them a 20 percent rating, which would be PPD for 60 weeks,” Lagstrom said. PPD pay is dependent on the number of weeks covered. PPD of less than 75 weeks is one-third of the employee’s AWW, not to exceed $167. For 75 to 249 weeks, PPD is two-thirds AWW with a cap of $333. For spans of 250 weeks or more, the stipend is also two-thirds AWW, but with a cap of $749. Here, as well, public safety employees are also given an advantageous position. Under Maryland law, the bracket for less than 75 weeks does not apply to public safety claims, meaning police officers will always receive twothirds of their AWW regardless of how their injury is rated.

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compensation laws. “Is it the right thing to do, if somebody’s injured on the job, to make them whole? We’ll always argue that it is,” Jones said. “Unfortunately, we’re in a line of work where sometimes we get hurt. Departmentally, we train every year with our full-time and seasonal staff. But you can’t train in a vacuum and sometimes we do have injuries.” Some of the OCPD's largest claims, however,fall into the category of chronic conditions, which may be argued as having been work-related. Examples over the past five years include "coronary artery disease" at $85,000; "carpal tunnel" at $25,219.11; "stroke" at $57,212.05; "hypertension" at $22,961.37; and "hypertension" again at $20,026.66. See TASERS Page 4

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“Unionization has not had as much of an effect on the medical and lost wages,” Lagstrom said. “It has come down more to the PPD awards.” Although the FOP is not directly involved, cases involving union members – nationwide – typically have much more horsepower when it comes to PPD claims, since the claimants have access to union lawyers. “It’s something that, individually, the officers are dealing with our law firm that we use,” Jones said. “If someone is going to go into arbitration with the town over a case, we would need to decide if it’s going to be funded through the FOP versus somebody going into their own pocket to do it.” This is not to say that officers don’t deserve the preferential position given to them under the city and state’s

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Tasers unlikely to help spike in accidents, training claims Continued from Page 3 All of these claims were filed by full-time officers. Shorter-term claims are sometimes filed by seasonal officers, who are not part of the FOP. Another major factor in rising compensation claims is being hurt by one's own bicycle or K-9. Since FY 2010, $141,103.51 in claims has been made for 28 separate instances involving police bicycles, including falls and strains from lifting. Over the same period, $48,553.77 in claims has been made for 13 incidents involving police dogs, including bites, scratches, and trip-ups. But in many years, data suggests that an accumulation of small-dollar value, less severe injuries is the driving factor. In the 2012 fiscal year, for instance, only seven of 54 claims resulted in lost time. To give an example of the typical spread, these seven injuries were "sprained thumb during arrest" at nine days out and $6,207.30, not including back wages; "struck by vehicle during arrest" at 14 days and $33,125.00; "injured shoulder during arrest" at 74 days out and $51,134.85; "FX [fractured] wrist lifting bike" at 32 days and $25,737.95; "twisted ankle during K-9 training" at seven days and $1,860.60; "injured back during K-9 training" at two days and $1,862.11; and "carpal tunnel" at 22 days and $25,219.11. This leaves the remaining 47 incidents, and roughly half the year's total compensation cost of $294,739, being the product of growth in day-to-day claims that did not result in lost time. Examples include "stepped off curb twisting ankle" at $2,421.54; "abrasions to knee during arrest" at $666.57; "bitten during arrest" at $363.72; or "struck head inspecting trailer" at $445.16. Because many PPD cases are expected to span several years, the city maintains a reserve account to cover

ongoing costs. Although the volume and value of individual claims fluctuates from year to year, the city periodically commissions an actuarial study to determine how much it should be allocating to keep up with long-term claim trends in each city department. In 2001, the year before the FOP’s first contract, the city allocated $250,000 for future claims, of which $86,109, or 34 percent of the budget, was the result of police claims experience. In the current 2015 fiscal year, the city is allocating $815,000 for anticipated claims, of which $492,591, or 60 percent, is for the OCPD. This rise far outstrips the national increase in medical costs, which averages five to six percent per year. One of the most logical answers to the spike in compensation and disability is salary increases, since the lucrativeness of claims is based on pay. In 2007, the OCPD saw its largest historical jump in single-year payouts, from $151,466.21 in FY 2006 to $272,237.30 in 2007. This spike coincides exactly with the implementation of city pay raises under the controversial Hendricks Group pay study. That study revealed that, under overtime policies established in the FOP’s contract, the average sergeant in the OCPD would be making 22 percent of his or her annual net pay in overtime hours. To compensate for this, the city then bumped the pay of lieutenants by 22 percent, and captains another 7 percent over that, so that sergeants would not be making more than their superiors simply by merit of union membership, causing a balloon in the top end of the city’s pay scale. The OCPD’s budget for salary and benefits is estimated at $17,091,745 for the current fiscal year, versus $12,350,477 in 2006.

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Tour ‘changing format’ to find new markets Continued from Page 1 Tour. They change their locations often." The Dew Tour is organized by Alli Sports, under a contract with NBC for extreme-sports television coverage. Each year's lineup includes three or four different locations, with different sets of events for beach, mountain, and urban venues. "We'll be getting away from the 'beach-mountain-city' theme," said Dew Tour General Manager Chris Stiepock. "We're moving away from that whole nomenclature and terminology." Although the fundamental events of the 2015 tour will not change, a venue in the region is not in the prospective lineup. "It's not going to be terribly different from what people saw in Ocean City," Stiepock said. "But we haven't been looking at any East Coast beach locations." For all intents and purposes, Ocean City was one of the Dew Tour's most successful runs. Gate attendance shot up from an already respectable 73,000 in 2011, to 105,000 last year. Although some prime seating at the competitions and concert was paid,

much of the event was free. The tour's primary economic incentive comes through sponsorships and advertising, and is dependent on where those companies are willing to pay Alli and NBC for exposure. "The profit, or lack thereof, isn't really factored in," Stiepock said. "It's more a function of moving the tour to expose the brand to a different market. We had a great run in Ocean City." Alli also provided business to a number of local sub-contractors who assisted with the event. Although none had been told of the event's future before Meehan's announcement, the decision was not a total surprise. "They hadn't said anything to me or any of the outside contractors I know," said Brad Hoffman of Spark Productions, which did the tour's local marketing and media design. "Sometimes events run their course, sometimes there are internal reasons why they go away," Hoffman said. "It was definitely an honor to work with the folks at Alli while they were here." "I hadn't been told one way or the other, but it's not entirely unexpected," said Bob Rothermel of TEAM Produc-

tions, which did the set-up of the Dew Tour arena. "Their track record has been a few years in each place, and move on." Of all the city's premier events, the Dew Tour likely had the least stringent deal of all. The memorandum of understanding between the Town of Ocean City and Alli simply spelled out when and where the Dew Tour could set up, how much insurance it needed to carry, and what level of assistance the city would provide. No money changed hands, with Alli receiving a considerable amount of inkind services in traffic and maintenance from the Department of Public Works and Ocean City Police Department. In return, the town's name was prominently attached to the event. "All the deals we have with local government are pretty similar," Stiepock said. "That didn't really factor in here …

had we come back [to OC], the deal would've been pretty much the same. It really is as simple as moving our market." In reality, the city is unlikely to lose any tangible visitorship by not having the event. In fact, the last weekend of June 2014, when last year's Dew Tour was held, actually saw a four percent reduction in Demoflush estimates versus the same weekend in 2013, when the Dew Tour was held a week earlier. What the town will lose is the intangible "hip" factor of the event, which generated a great deal of enthusiasm among the younger set. "A lot of people thought the event was culturally important to the town to look young and cool," Hoffman said. "I hope, in the future, that we can keep some of the components they brought to town with other events that further that image."

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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Jan. 30, 2015) The Ocean City Council grappled this week with the prospect of a long-term deal with TEAM productions, the local company that puts on a variety of public programming in the summer and fall months. Although TEAM had requested a three-year deal from the city’s Tourism Advisory Board, the board ultimately agreed to two years, which was further scrutinized by the council. “This is the first time we’ve asked for multiple years, usually it’s been a year-to-year funding request,” said TAB Chair Greg Shockley. “TEAM has requested this because it would help them with budgeting and planning.” However, the council was concerned that the luster of the events, which have attracted thousands, by the city’s estimate, would wear off unless re-examined every year. “I really don’t want to be tied into a certain kind of show for two years,” said Council Secretary Mary Knight. “We need to study the technology, study the effectiveness … to make

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sure the shows we’re presenting bring the results.” “We want to keep things fresh. Everything evolves and changes,” said Councilman Dennis Dare. TEAM’s contract, with a total value of $300,000, involves dozens of individual events. Laser light and pyrotechnic shows will run every Sunday night from late May to early September. Through July and August, fireworks will also be held on Sundays at Northside Park, and on Mondays and Tuesdays on the downtown beach.

‘Bob has never been content to sit on the same technology.’ TAB Chair Greg Shockley TEAM will also be putting on a second year of OC Sandfest, a sand sculpture festival, from Aug. 24-30, as well as another year of the Halloween beach maze Oct. 17-18 and 24-25. But contrary to the council’s stance, TEAM owner Bob Rothermel said that the best way to keep the events fresh was to commit for more than one year. “Having a two-year deal is how you get new technology into the shows, because we can invest this

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County sting nets 21 potential sex offenders Operation scoured web to find pedophiles, child pornographers in Worcester By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Jan. 30, 2015) Twenty-one suspected sex offenders have been rounded up in Worcester County and neighboring areas, following a campaign by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office that began more than a year ago. In revealing the existence and the results of the office’s “Operation Worcester Safety Net” last Thursday in Snow Hill, Detective Cpl. Alex Kagan said it proved “that predators are here and hunting in Worcester County. They are hunting our children.” The operation began in December 2013 after the Worcester County Commissioners agreed to allow the sheriff’s office to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Maryland State Police. That made the sheriff’s office an affiliate of the federally managed Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force and part of a national network of local law enforcement agencies dedicated to catching sexual crimes committed by internet users.

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was arrested in October 2013, pleaded guilty to child pornography charges and was sentenced to five years in jail. Laiton Witkowski, 42, of Stockton, Md. was arrested in February 2014, pleaded guilty in federal court to child pornography charges and was sentenced to 16 years in prison. Police said he had the largest collection of child pornography in the state and it took weeks to sift through. Jose Cano-Lopez, 21, of Berlin was arrested on April 14, 2014, pleaded guilty to child pornography charges in Worcester County Circuit Court and was sentenced to 11 years in prison. Darrell Richardson, 55, of Pocomoke City, was charged last June with downloading and sharing images of child erotica. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 60 days in the county jail and 18 months of supervised probation. David Kerstetter, 55, of near Berlin was arrested on July 2 last year and was indicted on charges of possession and distribution of child pornography on Jan. 21 and is awaiting trial. Scott Woodgeard, 35, of Parsonsburg was charged child pornography violations and the case is pending in Wicomico County. David Andrews, 51, of Salisbury, a

registered sex offender, was arrested in July and will face child pornography charges in federal court along with violating his parole. Earnest Patterson, 44, of Fruitland was arrested in August and faces child pornography charges in Wicomico County. Carlos Mejia, 35, of Seaford, Del. was arrested on Aug. 11, 2014 in a sting operation, with a detective posing online as a 12-year-old girl. He pleaded guilty on Jan. 26, to soliciting sex with a minor in Worcester County Circuit Court. He was sentenced to five years in prison with all but six months suspended, at which time he will begin deportation proceedings. Bruce Deforest, 70, of Millsboro, Del. was arrested on Oct. 1, 2014 when he arrived to pick up what he believed was 13-year-old girl. Deforest was charged with solicitation of a minor and is currently awaiting trial. John McGee, 25, of Laurel, Del. was arrested on Oct. 17, 2014 under similar circumstances. He was charged with solicitation of a minor and the case is awaiting trial. Charges are pending against Dwayne Turley, 41, of Pocomoke, who denied any knowledge of the pornographic files found on computers in his home. See COPS Page 12

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Code proposal would revamp display rules on Boardwalk Revision changes tabulation for use of setback as retail space; hearing to be held

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (Jan. 30, 2015) Boardwalk merchants could need to be a little more judicious with their spread of merchandise as the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission considers a revamp of retail display regulations. The commission last week fielded a number of Boardwalk-related code revisions, which were recommended by the Boardwalk Development Committee, a sub-group of the Ocean City Development Corporation. Among the proposed changes would be a revision to the calculation used for outdoor display areas on the boards north of Third Street, where setback areas between buildings and the boards are used to show merchandise. Currently, properties with a full 32foot setback (the current Boardwalk zoning standard) may set up a display area of up to 12 feet from their store-

front, not to exceed 30 percent of the total area of the setback. For properties with less than 32 feet of setback, they may have an area up to eight feet from the storefront. Additionally, the current code stipulates that if stores provide 10 percent of their display as functional amenities – such as seating, plantings, etc. – then they may use any portion of their setback (not just that adjacent to their storefront) up to 20 percent of the entire pad area, with up to half of the displays located within 10 feet of the boards. Use of this clause, according to city Zoning Administrator R. Blaine Smith, has caused stores to crowd the boards with more displays, and, correspondingly, more amenities in order to meet the percentage. “It’s subjective, of course, but the feeling is that is has created a lot of clutter,” Smith said. “What the BDC is proposing is that we don’t do the 20 percent for amenities, and do a 30 percent entitlement for everything up to 10 feet.” In other words, the clause requiring amenities in order to display beyond See CLUTTER Page 14

Cops finish sex sting Continued from Page 11 James Moore, 41, of Cambridge was arrested on Halloween after meeting with police posing as a 13year-old girl. He was charged with solicitation of a minor and is currently awaiting trial. Pedro Cedillo, 23, of Eden, was arrested last Nov. 3 for solicitation of sex with a minor and is awaiting trial. Brandon Ehrisman, 27, of Salisbury was arrested on Nov. 6 for solicitation of sex with a minor and is awaiting trial. Richard Peters, 39, of Virginia was arrested on Nov. 25 with soliciting sex with a minor and awaiting trial. Quinton Bell, 50, of Virginia was taken into custody on Dec. 1 on charges of soliciting sex with a minor.

He is awaiting trial. Frank Buccini, 21, of Salisbury was arrested on Dec. 10 for solicitation of sex with a minor and is awaiting trial. Miguel Valderas, 23, of Quantico, Md. was arrested on Dec. 12 for solicitation of sex with a minor and is awaiting trial. Richard Maloy, 41, of Waynesboro, Pa. was arrested on Jan. 10 for solicitation of sex with a minor and is awaiting trial. David Weatherholtz, 55, of West Ocean City was arrested on Dec. 16 and is awaiting trial on multiple charges including solicitation of a minor, sexual abuse of a minor, second-degree assault, perverted practice, sex offense in the fourth degree, sodomy and false imprisonment.

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Walter M. Corey, 56, of Ocean City was pronounced DOA at Atlantic General Hospital after his truck collided with a utility pole in an uncontrolled stop on Baltimore Avenue early last Friday. A fundraiser has been scheduled for his family at Trader Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at 4 p.m. on Saturday.

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By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Jan. 30, 2015) An Ocean City man, reportedly traveling to work last Friday, was killed on Baltimore Avenue near Sixth Street when his truck swerved into a utility pole for reasons not yet fully understood by the Ocean City Police Department. Walter Corey, 56, was reportedly unconscious at the scene and later pronounced dead on arrival at Atlantic General Hospital. Corey was employed by City Coucilman Wayne Hartman at his Wayne Hartman Management LLC. Police incident commander Capt. Kevin Kirstein said at the scene the investigation had evidence only of an

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uncontrolled stop, with no evidence of braking. In addition to a heavily scarred utility pole, at least one light pole was also destroyed by the truck. Debris had been recovered from at least 25 yards away at the time of the crash. A fundraiser for the family has been scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday at Trader Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Village in West Ocean City. The event will offer happy hour pricing, complimentary food and raffles. There is no charge for admission, although donations will be accepted. Questions should be directed to Trader Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Village Store at 410-2132000.

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Continued from Page 12 eight or 12 feet will be done away with. Everyone will be entitled to display, by default, on up to 30 percent of the setback area that is more than 10 feet away from the boards. No merchandise can be displayed closer than 10 feet, even with amenities, although amenities themselves can be placed closer than 10 feet if the store wishes to provide them. Additionally, the BDC is recommending additional leniency on display height, formerly capped at five feet. Ex-

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WCED Director Badger explains arena, Riddle Farm Infrastructure, permits, EDUs, traffic all require attention before starting

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Jan. 30, 2015) He’s juggling an excursion train between Berlin and Snow Hill, a proposed hockey arena, development at Riddle Farm, traveling for conferences to entice desirable businesses and numerous day-to-day responsibilities, and that’s just the stuff the pubBill Badger lic knows about. He is known by county employees to play things close to the chest until projects become ripe and then Worcester County Economic Development Director Bill Badger, known on both sides of the bridge as one of the architects of the Arundel Mills and Park Place projects, harvests them. “I wanted to finish my career here on the Eastern Shore where my father has roots, and I wanted to finish it doing economic development,” he said. Which doesn’t mean everything he touches is a bonanza. The stagnating Riddle Farm development has hit a snag because of overpriced

Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs). “The commissioners chose a path in funding the infrastructure to create a public/private partnership and collect money from the sale of EDUs,” Badger said. The county contracted Goody Taylor to build water and wastewater treatment plants and provide 247 EDUs of capacity. An EDU is a measurement used to quantify water/wastewater treatment capacity. The facility would eventually be turned over to the county, and Goody Taylor would recoup their expenses through the sale of the EDUs. “This resulted in the EDUs being expensive relative to the market,” Badger said, at a price in excess of $23,000 apiece. To a big box retailer, this might be a drop in the bucket, but other types of water-intensive businesses such as restaurants, this cost was prohibitive. The county contracted with MuniCap, a public finance consulting firm, to draw up a plan to subsidize the up-front EDU costs and encourage development of the area. Its report, called Phase I, came back with three options: 1. Do nothing and let the situation sort itself out. 2. Implement Tax Increment Financing, where anticipated future gains would be used to subsidize current development. 3. Create a special tax

arrangement for a designated area. “I’m not really sure if we’ll get to a TIF or something similar. They are best used not for speculation but in an area we know there is going to be growth,” Badger said. Riddle farm qualifies, as it has been designated as a planned growth area in Worcester County. Badger said he’d had experience with three previous TIF arrangements in Anne Arundel County. “It’s something we as a government want to direct to happen,” Badger explained. The county recently contracted MuniCap to evaluate its proposed options, called phase II, and come back with recommendations. “The financing is putting the cart before the horse. Everyone is waiting for the infrastructure to be in place. Right now there’s a Band-Aid infrastructure we’re working with. We are really close to having the regulatory approvals done,” he said. Badger estimates the construction will begin in the second quarter of 2015 and he said he hopes it is completed by the third quarter. “I’d hoped we’d be at this point this time last year,” Badger admitted. The surprise announcement of a Worcester County stadium caught more than one person off guard during the Jan. 20 county commissioners meeting, but Badger had apparently been talking with the interested parties for quite some time. Right now, Badger said he had just completed the letter to be sent to the Maryland Stadium Authority asking it to conduct its own study of the proposal. The MSA is sensitive to funding competing entities, especially ones they have invested in,

Badger said, referring to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center and the newly opened Performing Arts Center in Ocean City. The new part of the proposal, referred to but not discussed during the open session of the commissioners’ meeting, is the possible inclusion of an outdoor stadium complex adjoining the indoor multi-use facility. “There’d be more opportunity to have facilities like ball fields and other outdoor sports. There is a constant demand for the existing fields,” Badger said. Badger mentioned hosting events like the Dew Tour at the outdoor facility, but this interview was conducted before Ocean City’s announcement that the tour would not be returning to the East Coast this year. Access is going to be a sticky issue, Badger admitted. The facility proposal requires it to be near a highway, which means one of three options in Worcester County: Routes 50, 113 or even 13. Traffic frequently clogs Route 50 near Ocean City during the warmer months, and the council is sensitive to overburdening other roads such as Route 589. “We know where the bad traffic areas are, and we don’t want to make a challenging situation worse. It’s important that we look in the greater OC area,” he said. Despite that, Badger said, though he was short on details, several landowners have approached him looking to donate the land to build the arena. “We’re at the very beginning of the beginning. There are a lot of questions needing answers, and we are pursing those answers,” he said.

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OBITUARIES JAMES “JIM” EDWARD FARLEY Dagsboro, Del. CDR James “Jim” Edward Farley USN (Ret.) passed away peacefully at home in Dagsboro, Del. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 after 92 years of a life well lived. Born in Lowell, Mass. on Aug. 30, 1922, Jim joined the Merchant Marines with several of his fellow Keith Academy graduates during early WWII. His exemplary performance while stationed aboard the USS St. Augustine earned his selection for the United States Naval Academy Class of 1947. After receiving his commission in 1946 (his class graduated early to support the fleet) Jim went on to a 26-year career in the US Navy, earning the rank of commander while proudly serving his country during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was awarded the Navy Expeditionary Medal for acts of valor while serving as executive officer on the USS Robert L. Wilson, which was enforcing the quarantine of Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Upon retiring from the Navy in 1969, Jim began his second career as a high school physics teacher while living in Fort Washington, Md. Following his move to Ocean City, Md. in 1984, he felt the pull of the sea and began his third and final career as a charter boat captain, sharing his love of the water until his final retirement in 1995. James was predeceased by his first wife, Jean Farley (nee Lawler) in 1999. He is survived by his wife Louise Farley, (nee Chandler) and five children: James E. Farley Jr. and his wife, Kerri of Blacksburg, Va., William M. Farley and his wife, Lorna of Melbourne, Fla., Kathleen T. Bernas and her husband, Elviro of Sacramento, Ca., Mary E. Privitera and her husband, Frank of Ft. Washington, Md., and Sue A. Farley of Ocean City. He leaves behind nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Jim is remembered for his intelligence, warmth and wit. A voracious reader, he placed a heavy emphasis on education, and had a vast and sweeping love of music. Above all, his genuine love

for family and friends is the hallmark of the legacy he leaves behind. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at St. Ann Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Del. His ashes will be interred at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Online condolence may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices. com. WILLIAM HANCKER DUQUETTE Ocean City William Hancker Duquette (USMC, retired), age 85, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015 at his home in Ocean City, Md. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of Herbert E. Duquette and Evelyn S. Duquette. Mr. Duquette was a graduate of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and Johns Hopkins University and life-long employee of the Bethlehem Steel Corpora-

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JANUARY 30, 2015 tion. Upon retiring to Ocean City, he became active in The Church of the Holy Spirit. A lacrosse player growing up, Mr. Duquette devoted much of his free time to advancing youth lacrosse, both in the Baltimore area and on the Eastern Shore. Mr. Duquette was predeceased by his wife, Norma McCoy Duquette and is survived by a son, B. Thomas Duquette and his wife, Susan of Virginia Beach, Va.; two daughters, Ann Ayers and her husband, John of Fort Washington, Md. and Molly Krauss and her husband, Doug of Gaithersburg; five grandchildren, Bryan, Christopher and Michael Duquette and Elizabeth and Katie Krauss; and three great-grandchildren, Drew and McCoy Duquette and Bayley Duquette. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 10001 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City. Rev. Allen LaMontagne will officiate. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 9891 Broken Land Parkway, Suite 10, Columbia, Md. 21046. Arrangements are being handled by the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. JEANNE LYNETTE LAMAR HOOD Marion Station Jeanne Lynette LaMar Hood, formerly of Snow Hill, died at her home in Marion Station, Md. on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Robert C. LaMar and Freda Maust LaMar as well as by an older brother, Robert Bruce LaMar. She is survived by three brothers: Philip S. LaMar and his wife, Suzanne S. LaMar of Charlottesville, Va. and their sons, Philip S. LaMar Jr. and his wife, Nixia Varela de LaMar and their four children, of Panama City, Republic of Panama and Shelby LaMar and his wife, Nicole Bromley and their two daughters, of Lancaster, Pa.; Vincent C. LaMar and his wife, Holly Bell LaMar of Tucson, Az. and Lance M. LaMar of Snow Hill and his daughter, Stephanie Laramore and her husband, Curtis Laramore of Salisbury, Md. Jeanne’s family also included Continued on Page 20

The Worcester County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the REQUESTED Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal year (FY) 2016 through FY2020. The CIP is a planning document the County will use in preparing future operating budgets, to anticipate future financial needs of the County and to identify possible funding resources. Inclusion of a project in the CIP does not constitute a guarantee of funding from the County. Some capital projects will be added, deleted and/or amended as necessary. As with the Operating Budget, the projects for each fund have to be balanced with the resources available in that fund. Copies of the Worcester County REQUESTED Capital Improvement Plan for FY2016 through FY2020 summary may be obtained from the Worcester County Administration Office, Room 1103 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. For additional information, please contact the County Administration Office at (410) 632-1194. The public hearing will be held on: Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 10:30 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 18 beloved aunts, uncles and cousins of her Indiana heritage. Jeanne was born May 26, 1950. She grew up and attended elementary and high school in Snow Hill, where she loved the natural bounties of the Eastern Shore. As a tomboy and outdoor girl, she was tirelessly devoted to animals and the simple beauty of wildlife and nature. As a teenager, Jeanne enjoyed her summers as an employee at Frontier Town. She studied art in Florida and later earned her Bachelors Degree from Goshen College, the alma mater of her parents. Jeanne spent her married life in the management of a island hunting lodge on Port Isobel near Crisfield, Va. In more recent years, she dedicated her time to the tenderhearted care of her mother, Freda. Jeanne will be remembered and appreciated for her individualistic spirit and her ongoing devotion to her animal companions, which throughout her life included horses, ponies, goats, chickens, cats and above all, her beloved dog family. In lieu of flowers, kindly direct donations to the SPCA. A gathering of her family and friends took place on Jan. 22, 2015 at Burbage Funeral Home in Snow Hill. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at Burbage@BurbageFuner-

alHome.com. DORIS JULIETTE HONSINGER Ocean Pines Doris Juliette Honsinger, age 83, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2015 at the Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin, Md. She was the daughter of the late Frank Guay and Juliette Letourneau. She is preceded in death by her husband, Philip G. Honsinger in 2009. She leaves behind her children, Walter Honsinger and his wife, Deborah of Lancaster, Pa.; Timothy Young and his wife, Katherine of Fruitland, Md.; Sandra Reinhardt and her husband, Richard Dawes of New Kent County, Va. and Punta Gorda, Fla.; Debora Gallo and her husband, Charles of Ocean Pines, and Lisa McNeill and her husband, Howard of Ocean Pines. Mrs. Honsinger leaves behind her 10 grandchildren; Mark, Michael, Philip, Juliette, Mary, Jonathan, Tessa, Shelby, Lalah and Adrianna, and her three great-grandchildren; Abigail, Kate, and a new baby great-grandchild due any day. Mrs. Honsinger loved living in the Woodlands playing Pinochle with her friends and also being a part of the “Lunch Bunch” and “Sundowners.” She also loved to travel with her late husband, Philip. She was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Ocean Pines. A memorial service will be held on

Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at 11a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 11211 Beauchamp Rd. Berlin, Md. 21811. Friends may call one hour prior. Father William Mathesius will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1799 Salisbury, Md. 21804. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home. Letters of condolence may be sent to Burbage@BurbageFuneralHome.com. MARY ELIZABETH MERRITT Snow Hill Mary Elizabeth Merritt, age 76, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. Born in Girdletree, she was the daughter of the late Roy H. Tarr and Margaret McKim Tarr. She is survived by her husband, Curtis James Merritt; son, Michael Murray and his wife, Jill; stepsons Curtis N. Merritt and James A. Merritt, and daughter, Jennifer Myers. She was an adored grandmother to Shannon Tessemer and her husband, Nick, Daniel Murray, Paige Ciancitto, Jack Myers, Wilson Myers, Chase Merritt and Claire Merritt, and great-grandson, Corbin Tessemer. Preceding her in death were her sisters, Delmarva Pilchard and Margaret Whayland, and brother, Bill Tarr. Mrs. Merritt had been a homemaker who enjoyed working in her garden and doting on her six beloved cats. She also

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JANUARY 30, 2015 loved to fish with her husband on their boat. She was a member of the Worcester Chapter #102 order of the Eastern Star and New York Onyx Chapter #196. A funeral service was held on Jan. 24, 2015 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Snow Hill. Pastor Donald Bailey officiated. Interment followed in Snow Hill Christian Cemetery. A donation in her memory may be made to: Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company, 4718 Snow Hill Rd. Snow Hill, Md. 21863, or Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. DONALD EUGENE PARKS Ocean City Donald Eugene Parks, age 66, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, at his home. Born in Laurel, Del., he was the son of the late William A. Parks and Betty I. Foskey Parks. He is survived by his sisters, Vickie L. Shockley of Mardela Springs, Susan Vannier and her husband, Richard of Felton, Del. and Bell Snadeker of West Palm Beach, Fla. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Mr. Parks had worked as a painter for the Harrison Group. He was a fan of NASCAR and enjoyed watching football on TV. Cremation followed his death. No formal services are planned at this time. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

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Carozza focused on budget Delegate embraces Gov. Hogan’s new austerity plan

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Jan. 30, 2015) With Gov. Larry Hogan’s budget proposal delivered, Delegate Mary Beth Carozza spends nearly all of her time in meetings on the topic, breaking only for visits with constituents. “We know the challenges are tough, and we’re working hard together in a bipartisan way to meet those challenges,” she said. Carozza’s placement on the influential Appropriations Committee means she got a look at the proposal before it was made public. “FY2016 aligns General Fund spending with revenues, and is a structurally balanced budget. We’re still funding education and we’re not eliminating agencies,” Carozza said. The gap between last year’s budget and this one has fluctuated between $1.5 billion and about $450 million before settling into a range near $750 million. Hogan’s budget intends to zero out that shortfall in the next fiscal year. The budget will make a number of cuts to this and future spending plans, a novel approach to a procedure that up until now was done on a yearly basis. Per-pupil education funding will remain flat next year, according to the plan, with constrictions in place to limit growth in school funding over the

next five years. Part of that will be cutting half the funding in the Geographic Cost of Education Index formula, something Worcester County Schools officials said they didn’t benefit from. The general formula governing state aid for education has relegated Worcester Mary Beth County to near the Carozza bottom in terms of state contributions. Agencies are facing a two-percent, across the board unspecified cut borrowed from an O’Malley plan, “already in place,” Carozza said. This cut is separate from a cost-of-living adjustment implemented last year for state employees, but will now be treated as a bonus. “This is where it becomes a little more challenging. They’re not filling vacancies. They’re not going forward with programs,” Carozza said. The undefined two-percent cut has also drawn criticism for not delineating what cuts are needed and where. Carozza said the move was to give department heads flexibility. The Maryland legislature is not empowered to add items to the governor’s proposed budget, only to remove them. Carozza said her committee will meet regularly to begin the process of “drilling down” to specify, as much as possible, what items should be removed.

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Mathias targets issues By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Jan. 30, 2015) They’re neither glitzy nor glamorous as far as issues go, but State Sen. Jim Mathias is working to gain support in the Senate to pass bills to extend liquor licenses for non-profit veteran’s groups, delay the start of the school year until after Labor Day and to install POW-MIA flags in state-owned facilities. Foremost, Mathias said he is interested in gathering co-sponsors for a bill to answer the call by Comptroller Peter Franchot to begin school in Maryland after Labor Day. School officials maintain it would be difficult to retain the proper end date and allow for weather circumstances such as snow days by delaying the start of classes. “Tourism as an industry is fundamental,” Mathias said, “but it’s going to be a challenge and we’re going to need everyone’s help.” A petition circulated by Franchot gained in excess of 13,000 signatures, including those of former Gov. Martin O’Malley and current Gov. Larry Hogan. “We need to recruit and organize an army of 13,000 to tell local officials to get on board. We need people on board who benefit from tourism in Annapolis, Baltimore City, western and southern

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Avi Sibony, left, is joined by his son, Zev, and brewmaster Jason Weissberg, right, of Assawoman Bay Brewing Co. They hosted dozens of brewers and hotel and restaurant owners on Monday, Jan. 26 for the second in an ongoing series of “Beer Talks” put together by ShoreCraftBeer.com.

Sampling beers from their fellow brewmasters at Assawoman Bay Brewing Co. on 45th Street during the “Beer Talks” Monday, from left, are Nate Todd, Adam Davis and Danny Robinson of Backshore Brewing Co.

Craft beer marketing group pressing forward Second event aims to bring local brewers together for cross-promotional efforts

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Jan. 30, 2015) Assawoman Bay Brewing Co. in Ocean City on Monday held the second installment of the ongoing “Beer Talk” series that aims to promote the area as a craft beer tourism destination. Put together by ShoreCraftBeer.com, the event included representatives from eight local breweries, as well as a number of hotel and restaurant owners eager to learn more about the burgeoning craft beer industry. Organizer Ann Hillyer from oceancity.com said more than 90 people registered to attend the quarterly event. “We have 17 [breweries] on the shore and eight within a half an hour of Ocean City,” Hillyer said. “There’s really, really world-class beer being produced.” Along with the talk, guests had the chance to sample one beer from each participating brewer, including Assawoman’s Trans Porter, which recreantly won national and regional competitions.

“There are a lot of award-winning beers here,” Hillyer said. “There are many, many beers to be proud of, so we’re thrilled.” During the last fiscal quarter, Hillyer said ShoreBeer spoke with the Brewer’s Association of Maryland about opportunities in cross promotion. “I think what we’re doing here is more organized and coordinated at this moment than what’s happening in the other areas of Maryland, so I think we’re going to help them and they’re going to help us,” she said. “There’s going to be some really good opportunities surrounding that.” Hillyer said fellow oceancity.com staffer Anthony Towey is working with brewers to create a training program for area restaurant employees designed to help them educate their customers on the subtleties of craft beer. “If we want to be a craft beer destination, we need to make sure that everybody is educated,” Hillyer said. “The Brewer’s Association of Maryland has told me that if this is successful here and we are able to do the education that we want to do so that anybody who walks into any bar or restaurant will understand the products that we have to offer, they are

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FlipKey, the vacation rental company of TripAdvisor, revealed Ocean City was named a Best East Coast Beach Destination and No. 4 on the list of top 10 trending vacation rental destinations for 2015.

Website names Ocean City as best destination

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Jan. 30, 2015) FlipKey, the vacation rental company of TripAdvisor, revealed Ocean City as a Best East Coast Beach Destination and No. 4 on the top 10 trending vacation rental destinations for 2015. “I think it’s terrific and the reason why is because Ocean City reaches out to a wide range of people,” Mayor Rick Meehan said. “The beach and family activities draw people in.” Industry research and traveler feedback were the deciding factors in which helped FlipKey choose Ocean City as an East Coast Beach Destination favorite. The website describes Ocean City as “one of the most youthful and energetic destinations in the Mid-Atlantic region.” They go on to list the many reasons why Ocean City should be a place to visit including the 10 miles of beaches, world-famous Boardwalk, visiting the historic downtown area and the short drive to Assateague Island National Seashore. It ends with the fact that Ocean City is a place for everyone from a family vacation to a romantic getaway or a beach adventure with friends.

Mayor Rick Meehan echoed FlipKey’s observation. “There are many different types of accommodations for any budget. We have condos, hotels, motels and townhomes ranging from efficiencies to housing a group of ten,” Meehan said. “I think the variety of accommodations are shown on their website [FlipKey] and people in return visit Ocean City.” Myrtle Beach, Martha’s Vineyard, the Jersey Shore, Virginia Beach and the Hamptons were some of the other 16 East Coast destinations who made the list including local areas Re-

hoboth Beach and Chincoteague Island. The top 10 vacation rental destinations trending for 2015 were based on FlipKey’s traveler demand. Ocean City was fourth on their list behind three Florida destinations: Miami, Orlando and Key West. Ocean City did not make the list in 2014. “It is wonderful to hear that Ocean City was named Best East Coast Beach Destination and top searched destination. We certainly believe that we are a vibrant, first-class resort and it is encouraging to see that FlipKey See TRIPADVISOR’S Page 24

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Jan. 30, 2015) Most commonly used in the state of Maryland to protect a buyer and ensure that title to a property is clear and marketable in a real estate transaction is the purchase of a title insurance policy. Title insurance provides the policyholder protection from losses that may arise from defects in the title. The Maryland Association of Realtor Contract of Sale calls for title to property to be “good and merchantable, free of liens and encumbrances.” Title must disclose no serious defects, not expose a purchaser to any litigation and convince a reasonably well-informed purchaser that he/she can sell or mortgage the property at a later time. It is up to the title insurance company to determine whether the title is insurable, based on a title search. A title search is an examination of all the public records to determine whether any defects exist in the record of a property’s ownership, also called the chain of title. Title is traced back 40-60 years, and other public records are examined to identify wills, judicial proceedings and other encumbrances, such as taxes or special assessments, that may affect title. There are different levels of coverage including standard coverage policies and extended coverage policies. Standard coverage policies normally insure the title against items found in the public records, but also hidden defects such as forged documents or improperly delivered deeds for example. Extended coverage policies may include additional protections against defects that may be discovered by property inspection or unrecorded liens not known by the policyholder. Title insurance policies generally define some exclusions, or items that they won’t insure. These can include items such as zoning ordinances, easements, current taxes and special assessments. There are two types of policies depending on who is named as the insured. One is called the owner’s policy, and the second is called the lender’s policy. If purchasing a property by way of a mortgage, the lender will require the lender’s policy for the benefit of the mortgage company’s protection. Lauren Bunting is a licensed realtor with Bunting Realty, Inc. serving Worcester and Wicomico counties.

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Blood Bank of Delmarva names new medical director

IN THE MONEY Stephen Decatur High School students are in the money, virtual money that is, after placing first on the lower Eastern Shore in the fall session of the Maryland Stock Market Game competition organized by the Maryland Council on Economic Education. Junior Cole Mumford and seniors Calvin Pinto and Jack Hammond earned a 10-percent gain on a virtual $100,000 investment over a 10week period in corporations on the New York, American and NASDAQ markets. Economics and Personal Finance teacher Kurt Marx, standing behind them, guided the trio as they navigated through their stock options.

(Jan. 30, 2015) Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) has welcomed Theresa Boyd, MD, into her new role as medical director. Dr. Boyd comes to BBD with more than 20 years of experience in providing proactive leadership and high-quality patient care, and is a recognized expert in transfusion medicine, clinical laboratory science and patient therapeutic apheresis medical services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very excited to welcome a medical director of such high caliber to the Blood Bank of Delmarva,â&#x20AC;? said Roy Roper, BBD president and CEO. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dr. Boydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proven track record in analyzing existing operations and identifying growth opportunities will help further enhance the Blood Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position as a best in class blood bank.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am very honored to join the Blood Bank of Delmarva as the first full-time medical director,â&#x20AC;? Dr. Boyd said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Roper has assembled an excellent team. This team, and the fact that the Blood Bank of Delmarva is dedicated to serving theÂ community, attracted me to the position. It feels very much like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve returned home.â&#x20AC;? Dr. Boyd held a series of positions with progressively increasing responsibility at the American Red Cross, starting as chief medical officer, Carolinas Region, which included roles as medical director for the National Marrow Donor Program and director of Clinical Services, culminating as executive medical officer for ARC National headquarters in Washington, D.C. Dr. Boyd recently completed an appointment at the American University of the Caribbean, where she served as associate professor of pathology. She also served as medical laboratory director at SNBL Clinical Pharmacology Center, Inc., in Baltimore; associate professor of pathology and director of transfusion services at Howard University College of Medicine; medical director of therapeutic aphaeresis at BRT Laboratories in Baltimore and director of transfusions medicine and clinical pathology at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Boyd has served on the Board of Directors for AABB and NMDP.

After receiving her bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in biology from Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, N.Y., Dr. Boyd earned her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. She completed an internship in internal medicine at St. Vincentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital & Medical Center in New York, N.Y.; a residency in anatomic pathology at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C.; completing her residency training in pathology and transfusion at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Boyd is board-certified in anatomic and clinical pathology with special board certification in Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine. Published in medical journals and an invited speaker and lecturer, she is also a member of the American Association of Blood Banks, the American Society for Bone Marrow Transplantation and the International Society for Blood Transfusion. Blood Bank of Delmarva is a nonprofit, community service program that provides blood and blood components for 18 hospitals in the Delmarva region.Â More than 350 blood donors are needed every day to meet the needs of patients at regional hospitals and ensure that more than 20,000 patients receive the blood products they need annually. For more information about the Blood Bank or to schedule an appointment to give blood, visit www.DelmarvaBlood.org or call 1 888 8-BLOOD-8.

TripAdvisorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s site FlipKey names OC best on East Coast Continued from Page 23 believes we are the best as well,â&#x20AC;? said Jessica Waters, communications manager for the Town of Ocean City. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope that being named the Best East Coast Beach Destination will attract new visitors, because I am confident once they arrive, our outstanding beach, boardwalk and community will keep them coming back for more,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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Free educational seminars to be held in Ocean Pines (Jan. 30, 2015) Several free educational seminars are being offered in Ocean Pines. On Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 4-5 p.m., Sharon Curtiss of Hileman Real Estate will present a “Staging Your Home for Sale” seminar at the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. She will discuss how to sell a home using proven techniques that will appeal to today’s home buyers. Home owners and real estate agents are encouraged to attend. Those looking ahead to retirement and beyond should make plans to attend a “Getting Your Affairs in Order” seminar on Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 1-2 p.m. at the community center. Professional senior advisor Robbin Gray will explain the steps to secure future and family assets. On Tuesday, March 17, State Farm agent Greg Reddell will present a “Retirement – Making Your Money Last” seminar. Two sessions of this seminar are scheduled – one from 3-4 p.m. and one from 6-7 p.m., both at the community center. Learn about the realities of retirement and estate planning as well as how to remove the risks that could derail plans. This seminar is limited to a minimum of five and a maximum of 20 participants per session.

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Stephen Decatur junior Ryan Beach puts the ball in the basket during Monday’s competition against Crisfield in Berlin. Decatur won the game, 7227.

Decatur boys’ squad trounces Crisfield, 72-27

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 30, 2015) The Stephen Decatur boys’ basketball team planned to utilize its size and to focus on getting the ball to post players during Monday’s game against the Crisfield Crabbers in Berlin. The Seahawks were successful, winning, 72-27. “We’re finding out as a young team that our strengths are getting the ball in to the post and getting some highpercentage baskets,” said Decatur Coach Byron “BJ” Johnson. “Against most teams, we try to establish our inside game.” The Seahawks opened the game on a 6-0 run and at the end of the first quarter they led 24-6. Decatur added 20 points in the second quarter and went into the halftime break with a 44-18 advantage. The Berlin squad outscored Crisfield 16-3 in the third quarter to jump ahead, 60-21. Sophomore Tyree Henry led Decatur with 17 points. Freshman Ja’Ron Johnson scored 16 points and had five assists and De’Quan Andrews, a junior, tallied 12 points. Keve Aluma, a sophomore, logged eight points and 10 rebounds. See YOUNG Page 28

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Stephen Decatur freshman Ja’Ron Johnson makes a lay-up during Monday’s game against Crisfield in Berlin. Johnson had 16 points and five assists in Decatur’s 72-27 victory.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 30, 2015) The Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball team continued its dominant run this week, outscoring both the Indian River Indians and Crisfield Crabbers by 50 points. On Saturday, the Lady Seahawks traveled to Frankford, Del. to face the Indians. Decatur scored 23 points in the opening quarter and held Indian River to two points. The visiting Berlin squad led 45-14 at halftime. After three quarters, the Seahawks had extended their advantage to 59-22. Decatur won the game, 74-25. “We worked on some man-to-man defense with them. We had a lot of fast breaks against Indian River. That’s where we got most of our points,” Decatur Coach Amy Fenzel-Mergott said. Junior Dayona Godwin was Decatur’s top producer with 18 points, three rebounds and five assists. Freshman Amya Mumford contributed 14 points and had four rebounds, two steals and a block. Senior captain Marina Jones logged 13 points, five rebounds, two steals and a block. Payton VanKirk, a senior, chipped in with nine points, and senior captain Jillian Petito added eight points, eight assists, seven steals and four rebounds. Crisfield came to Berlin two days later to take on the Decatur squad. The Seahawks showed they were the stronger team right from the beginning. The home team put 31 points on the board in the first quarter and limited the Crabbers to three. Decatur went into the halftime break on top, 44-14. The Seahawks outscored their opponent 18-1 in the third quarter and went on to win the competition, 71-21. “There were a lot of things that we’ve been working on that we saw tonight,” Fenzel-Mergott said after Monday’s game. “We’re working on having some variety in our offense, we were working on our outside shooting. We got a lot of outside shots, which is great because going into the playoffs it’s going to make us harder to stop.” The Seahawks also focused on their defense during the match-up against the Crabbers. “We worked on some man-to-man defense, which isn’t necessarily our forte. Tonight gave us an opportunity to really practice that,” Fenzel-Mergott said. Godwin tallied 31 of Decatur’s 71 points. She also recorded eight rebounds, four assists, four steals and a See GIRLS Page 28

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Stephen Decatur junior Ernest Shockley, left, and sophomore captain William Sass team up on a Crisfield player during Monday’s match in Berlin. Decatur came out on top, 72-27.

Stephen Decatur junior Dayona Godwin nets two of her team-high 18 points during Monday’s game against Crisfield in Berlin. Decatur won, 71-21.

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Girls improving each game Continued from Page 27 block. Jones had nine points, eight rebounds, two steals and three blocks. Petito logged eight points, 12 assists and four steals. Ally Beck, a senior, added seven points and five assists. “We’re taking one game at a time, but each game we are improving for the playoffs and that’s important that

we don’t get complacent and that we don’t sit back,” Fenzel-Mergott said. “The girls are working hard. Now we’ve just got to cross our fingers that we stay lucky.” Decatur will see Crisfield again on Tuesday when the team takes a trip to compete on the Crabbers’ court at 5 p.m.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS – BOARDWALK TASK FORCE Pursuant to Resolution 2015-1 the Boardwalk Task Force has been established to study and make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council in connection with regulating Boardwalk conduct to ensure equal access, public safety, and the maintenance of a family-friendly atmosphere, while not offending the First Amendment and taking into account the needs and experiences of the various constituencies, including street performers, that have a stake in the Boardwalk. The Boardwalk Task Force will hold two public hearings wherein it will receive testimony from any person or persons wishing to appear and give comment on the issues outlined above. The two public hearings shall occur in Council Chambers at the following dates and times.

February 9, 2015 – 6 p.m. February 18, 2015 – 1 p.m. Written testimony in lieu of appearing will also be accepted but must be received by the Boardwalk Task Force on or before February 17, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. Written submissions shall be mailed to: Boardwalk Task Force c/o City Manager, City Hall, P.O. Box 158, Ocean City, MD 21843-0158. An organizational meeting shall take place on February 5, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. and a final meeting shall take place on March 25, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. No public testimony or comment will be received on February 5th or March 25th, but those meetings are open to the public. All meetings described herein shall take place in the Council Chambers at City Hall for the Town of Ocean City, located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For more information regarding the public meetings for the Boardwalk Task Force, please contact the City Manager’s Office: 410.289.8887.

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Stephen Decatur freshman Amya Mumford muscles her way to the basket. She scored 14 points during Monday’s competition.

Young players need time to develop skills, Johnson says Continued from Page 27 Johnson said the Seahawks play mostly a zone defense, but Monday night they had the opportunity to work on their press. They got some steals and forced several Crisfield turnovers and made easy transition baskets off of them, Johnson said. “We’re a young team so we’ll try anything to see what works,” Johnson said. “Against good teams, you’ve got to pass the ball and handle the ball well…We need to rebound better and use our size. There’s some growing pains. These young kids need time to develop their skills.” Decatur will travel up the road today, Friday, to battle the Pocomoke Warriors at 5:30 p.m. “It’s going to be tough,” Johnson said. “We have to play a perfect game to beat them.”

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Decatur wrestlers top Saint Marks, Parkside

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Jan. 30, 2015) The Stephen Decatur wrestling team scored big victories over the Saint Marks Spartans and the Parkside Rams this past week. The Seahawks hosted the Spartans last Saturday and despite a late charge by Saint Marks, Decatur pulled out a 39-30 victory. Junior Drew Baker kicked things off for the Berlin squad, pinning his 120-pound opponent with about a minute left in the second period of his match.

Saint Marks earned a decision at 126 pounds, but junior Bobby Scafone recorded a 12-1 major decision at 132 pounds to give Decatur a 10-3 lead. Andrew McKahan, a sophomore, pinned his 138-pound opponent with 1:44 left in the second period of his match to boost the Todd Martinek Seahawks advantage to 16-3. The Spartans got a pin at 145 pounds and a decision in the 152-

pound match to cut Decatur’s lead to 16-12. The home team gained a 14-point cushion with junior Tyler Vansice’s 91 major decision at 160 pounds and a Saint Marks forfeit at 170 pounds. Saint Marks logged a pin in the 182-pound weight class match, but Decatur senior captain Brandon Wooten outscored his 195-pound opponent, 5-1. The Spartans took a 30-29 lead with pins at 220 and 285 pounds, but sophomore Robert Kaminski put Decatur back on top, 33-30, with an 11-0

major decision at 106 pounds. Josh Lawson, a sophomore, secured the victory for the Seahawks when he pinned his competitor with 16 seconds remaining in the second period of his 113-pound match. Lawson admitted he was a little nervous going into his match. “I thought Robert was going to pin his kids, so I figured even if I do lose, I just can’t get pinned and we’re still going to win, but he majored his kid. If I would have lost [by decision], we would have tied, so I had to win for us See YOUNG Page 30

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Stephen Decatur junior Tyler Vansice works to take down Saint Marks' Jake Dominelli during their 160-pound match last Saturday in Berlin. Vansice scored a 9-1 major-decision win.

Stephen Decatur sophomore Josh Lawson battles Saint Marks' Shane Gilbert in the final match last Saturday. Lawson pinned his 113-pound opponent to secure Decatur's victory.

Young wrestlers stepping up, winning matches Continued from Page 29 to win the match,” he said. “When the match first started, after I got the first takedown, I was reassured. I was confident. I was really happy when I pinned him.” Decatur Coach Todd Martinek was pleased with Lawson’s performance as well as Scafone’s, and he was happy with the team effort overall. “Bobby Scafone’s win was really big

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Depth helps swim teams win meets

(Jan. 30, 2015) The Stephen Decatur swim teams added two more wins under their belts with one meet remaining before the Feb. 14 3A/2A/1A East Region championship. Last Thursday, the Indian River Indians met Decatur at the Pocomoke YMCA for competition. The Lady Seahawks won 108-60. Decatur swimmers who took first in their individual events were: seniors MadiSee DECATUR Page 31

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Decatur boys’ team edges out Indian River by one point Continued from Page 30 son Tinus (50-yard freestyle, 27.78 seconds) and team captain Carly Deickman (100-yard breaststroke, 1:12.47) and juniors Marley Rakow (100-yard freestyle, 1:00.35) and Hailey Williams (500-yard freestyle, 6:02.8). Tinus, Rakow and seniors Stephany Smith and Kailey Mihavetz competed in the 200-yard freestyle relay race and were successful. They completed the event in 1:56.09, which topped their previous best time by about eight seconds. Williams, Deickman and seniors Molly Wooten and Maria Zweifel scored a victory in the 400-yard freestyle relay race (4:19.40). “Indian River has some talented swimmers, but we just had more depth than they did in a lot of races,” said Decatur Coach Steve Deakyne. In several events they didn’t win, the Seahawks racked up points for second, third and fourth place. “Overall, it was a really nice performance,” Deakyne said. “Against a good opponent from Delaware, they all swam well together.” The boys’ competition was much tighter, but the Seahawks, who were competing without a major contributor, junior Andrew Gottfried, who was sick, pulled out an 82-81 victory. Decatur led early, jumping ahead by 23 points after the 200 IM (33-10), but Indian River fought back. With one race remaining, the 400yard freestyle relay, the Seahawks held a 76-73 advantage. The Indians took first and fourth in the event (eight points) and the Seahawks finished second and third (six points) to secure the team win. Freshman Kevin Williams took top honors in the 200 IM (2:20.34) and the 100-yard breaststroke (1:08.66). Tucker Cordial, a sophomore, touched the wall first in the 200-yard freestyle race (2:14.77). Williams, sophomore Dustin Berkey and senior captains Chris Poole and Dalton Warren won the 200-yard medley relay event (1:54.25). “The boys really came together. Some others stepped up and did a good job,” Deakyne said. “Both [Decatur] teams did really well. Everyone’s got to keep improving to get ready for regionals.” On Tuesday, Decatur matched up against the Kent Island Buccaneers at the Pocomoke YMCA. Even with a number of Lady Seahawks out due to illness or on vacation, the squad still logged a 109-61 victory. “Some girls had to step up to fill in the gaps and they swam well,” Deakyne said. “They’re coming together to support each other and they did well as a team…Hopefully we can get everyone healthy and back to See FINAL Page 32

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(Above) Stephen Decatur junior Bobby Scafone ties up Saint Marks' Haden Houtz during their 132-pound match last Saturday in Berlin. Scafone earned a 12-1 major decision victory. (Right) Decatur senior captain Brandon Wooten controls Saint Marks' Todd Psenicska during their 195-pound match. Wooten won 5-1. Decatur earned a 39-30 team victory over Saint Marks.

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Final swim meet of regular season, Feb. 5 Continued from Page 31 training, then taper off before regionals.” Girls who won their individual events were: Wooten (200-yard freestyle, 2:17.46; 500-yard freestyle, 6:18.06), Zweifel (200 IM, 2:42.56), Smith (100-yard butterfly, 1:14.90), Rakow (100-yard freestyle, 1:03.32), Deickman (100-yard breaststroke, 1:14.87) and freshman Colleen LeKites (100-yard backstroke, 1:16.51). Rakow, Smith, Deickman and

Wooten teamed up for the 200-yard medley relay and were successful (2:11.29). Junior Zainab Mirza joined Wooten, Zweifel and Deickman for the 400-yard freestyle relay race. The girls were victorious (4:28.41). The Decatur boys’ team outscored Kent Island 93-70. Williams (200 IM, 2:26.86; 100yard breaststroke, 1:09.03), Cordial (200-yard freestyle, 2:11.64) and Berkey (100-yard backstroke, 1:10.77) recorded first-place finishes

in their individual races. Berkey, Williams, Gottfried and Poole scored a victory in the 200yard medley relay race (1:52.68). Poole, Williams, Cordial and Gottfried won the 200-yard freestyle relay race (1:46.03). Decatur finished first in six out of 11 events, but Coach Damien Sanzotti said the Seahawks got “lots of second and third places due to the depth of our team.” “The boys swam well. We had a few mental errors, which we have to

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By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Jan. 30, 2015) The Ballet Theatre of Maryland, bringing a new production of the classic fairy tale “Cinderella” on March 7, is among the first big acts coming to Ocean City’s new $14 million Performing Arts Center. Founded in 1978 as the Ballet Theatre of Annapolis, the company originally launched as an alternative to Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Center. “The board of trustees wanted Maryland to have a professional ballet company, and at that time specifically they wanted it in Annapolis so they didn’t have to go to [Washington D.C.] to see good ballet,” Artistic Director Dianna Cuatto said. At the turn of the last century, the company rebranded with the goal of serving the entire state. Cuatto was brought into the fold in 2003. “We’ve been building a base throughout the state even though our hometown is still Annapolis,” she said. “We are really the only fully professional ballet company in the state.” “Cinderella” marks the company’s first foray into Ocean City at the new Performing Arts Center. Cuatto said the collective brings “brand new” choreography to the 100year-old play, originally performed in Russia and set to a Prokofiev score. “The Royal Ballet did a version in the 50’s, but there have been a lot of different versions done since then,” she said. “I was in the very first American choreographed version in 1968 at Ballet West in Utah, and I played the original Fairy Godmother. My roots go back to that version a lot, because that was my first experience with the ballet and it was a really wonderful experience.” The Ballet Theatre of Maryland also performed the play seven years ago, alSee CINDERELLA Page 35

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‘Cinderella’ comes to new OC Performing Arts Center Continued from Page 34 though Cuatto said this year’s version is far more advanced. “This is a brand new production of it because seven years ago the company wasn’t as fully professional as it is now,” she said. “There were a lot more kids in the production then and there hardly are any now. The company has grown so much, so I’m actually rechoreographing the whole thing.” When Cuatto took over as artistic director, the company employed just six professional dancers. Today, there are nearly 40. The entire company will travel to Ocean City, and the audience should be able to appreciate the scale of “Cinderella” during a peak scene near the climax. “The ball scene is probably the biggest scene,” Cuatto said. “You’ll have assorted fairies that come through there as well as courtiers and princesses, and Cinderella and the prince, of course. That’s probably the fullest the stage will be.” Cuatto said the message of the performance, like the fairy tale itself, is that dreams can still come true. “I think that’s one of the messages that resonates so well with this ballet,” she said. “Whether you have a real-life fairy godmother or not, I think there’s a lot of magic that can be there, and I think the language or dance can be transformative, allowing you to feel that dreams are coming true while you’re watching it. “Ballet is a very powerful language, but a lot of people might not realize they like it if they’ve never seen it,” Cuatto continued. “I think it gives us hope. There’s something very wonderful about the gift of dance.” “Cinderella” opens on March 7 at 2

Noel Community seeking blankets, hats, socks, gloves

(Jan. 30, 2015) The Noel Community is collecting donations of new gloves, hats, socks and blankets, which will be provided to those in need during the organization’s 13th annual gLOVEs drive. Donations can be dropped off at the Ocean Pines Library on Cathell Road, Feb. 2-14. The Noel Community will also accept donations at all masses over the weekend of Feb. 15 at St. Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal Church on Third Street, Holy Spirit Episcopal Church on 100th Street, Holy Savior Catholic Church on 17th Street and St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church on Talbot Street in Ocean City. Donations will go to several local food pantries, low income day care facilities and other groups that provide social services to those in need. For information, call 410-289-3453.

p.m., with support from the Worcester County Library Foundation and the Worcester County Arts Council. “This is the fifth consecutive year that the Worcester County Library Foundation has brought the Ballet to the county,” Lisa Outten Stant, adult program and public relations manager at the Worcester County Library, said. “The foundation, with support from the Worcester County Arts Council, subsidizes the ticket price to ensure that all Worcester County citizens have the opportunity to see a professional ballet.” Tickets cost $10 and are available at all Worcester County Library branches and at the Ocean City convention center box office on 40th Street. For more information contact Stant at 410-632-3970.

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Second fundraiser popular event BIT’s Prom Night might be sold out, but still plenty of opportunities to donate

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Jan. 30, 2015) The second annual Prom Night fundraiser for Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation sold out more than two weeks prior to the event. Hooters in West Ocean City will host Prom Night again this year, on Saturday, Feb. 7. Ticket sales for the popular event was capped at 180 people, went quick and cost $30, said Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Respite Housing Program. “I am kicking around a couple of things to enhance the event and I think people are going to have a fun time,” he said. “Hooters is just amazing to us and very generous.” The party will start at 7 p.m. with a buffet featuring an assortment of finger foods and appetizers including a carving station, silent auction, happy hour prices, wine wall and the announcement of prom court winners.

Prom Night will raise money to help replace the deck of Children’s House by the Sea on 66th Street, which has worn out over time. Funds also help with general repairs such as repainting, replacing carpets and other expensive facility needs, including utilities, Littleton said. The facility is open year-around to provide a getaway to the beach for critically ill children and their families whenever they may need to escape the stresses of their child’s illness. “I am proud of the 10 amazing people who put their heart and soul into it. All of these people have full-time jobs and I find that amazing because participating is like having another one. I hold them all in high regard. Some I had never met before and we’ve become friends,” Littleton said. Littleton said his goal was to have an item for everyone to bid on in this year’s silent auction. Prizes will include trips, dinners, baskets, autographed sports memorabilia, an autographed Keith Urban guitar, art work, sporting event tickets, and a Lady Antebellum signed guitar. Attendees will be able to cast ballots for prom king and queen for $1

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each. Votes can be cast until a half an hour before winners are announced. This year will feature a wine wall for the first time where $20 gets participants a bottle of wine ranging in price. There will be 50 bottles featured and one will be filled with water. The lucky winner of the water wine bottle wins dinner and jewelry courtesy of Park Place Jewelers. “I hope to have this event as long as we can,” Littleton said. If you missed the chance to buy a ticket to Prom Night, a few of the prom court nominees have last minute events this weekend which will help raise funds for Believe in Tomorrow House. Tonight, Jan. 30, prom court nominees Jason Gulshen and Jackie Siejack will guest bartend at Lighthouse Sound in Bishopville along with Chris Beebe and Buddy Trala of Sunset Grille from 6-9 p.m. A $15 donation includes appetizers, raffles, a high end silent auction, chipping contest, giveaways, 50/50 and other prizes. Sports tickets, memorabilia, golf and hotel stays are all up for grabs. See KING Page 37

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King, queen candidates collecting donations Continued from Page 36 A $1 donation gives attendees the chance to vote for Gulshen or Siejack for prom king and queen. Contact Gulshen at 410-524-1600 or Littleton 410-723-2842 for tickets. Saturday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. DJ Shirk will host ‘Wedding Withdrawal Extravaganza’ at the Globe in Berlin. The event gives attendees the chance to relive their wedding night with a buffet, alcohol and dancing for $25 per person. The night includes a chance to win a mini honeymoon getaway. Partygoers are encouraged to wear wedding dresses, tuxes or other wedding attire for a chance to win. For donations and registry items to be donated to the Children’s House visit www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/djshir k/promnight. Tickets are available at Seacrets or

The Globe. For more information, email dj@seacrets.com. Two members of the prom court are selling raffle tickets for purchase up until Prom Night. The winners will be chosen at Hooters on Feb. 7 and do not have to be present to win. Gulshen’s tickets are one for $5 or six for $20. Raffle tickets are available for purchase at Holiday Inn Oceanfront on 67th Street and at Believe in Tomorrow House next door. The gift basket being raffled off is worth more than $2,500 and includes hotel stays in North Carolina beaches, Washington D.C., Ocean City and others. Four Maryland Terps basketball tickets for the Feb. 28 game, four box seats to the Shorebirds, two Ravens preseason tickets, Pandora earrings and necklace set, tickets to Dickens Parlour Theatre,

two rounds of golf for four people, and hundreds of dollars in local restaurant gift cards. Visit www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/JasonGulshen/promnight to donate money to Believe in Tomorrow House through Gulshen’s prom king campaign. Todd Dundore is also selling raffle tickets. Get one for $10 or six for $50. First prize will win one week in a three bedroom condo in the Carousel Hotel on 118th Street during the month of April, second-prize winner will take home a Pandora bracelet with three beads donated by Park Place Jewelers and third prize will be a round of golf for four people at GlenRiddle golf course. To purchase tickets call American Granite & Tile in Bishopville 410352-2020 or email

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Jan. 30, 2015) The theory of knowledge is a product of uncertainty. One cannot form hypothesis’ and process understanding if the full spectrum of conviction and reservations are not explored. The culinary profession is no exception. Even though chefs are highly skilled in food preparation, it is imperative they take into consideration the progression of demystifying culinary tradition and uncovering scientific principles. The most obvious advantage of such erudition is that it frees the chef from fol-

lowing directions. Cookbooks are based on instructions, experience and routine. A proficient chef welcomes the proverbial “why” and questions the validity of even the most basic concepts. The perception of what food is and how cookery works expands ability and confidence. Mastery comes in many flavors. It has been said that when Leonardo da Vinci came to study with Verrocchio, one of the leading artists of the late 15th-century Florence, he was instructed to draw eggs. Day after day, da Vinci drew eggs but in the interim questioned the purpose intended. Finally his instructor told him drawing the same egg is not a simple task. If you change the observation angle, the lighting and shape of the egg will also change. This fundamental philosophy

shows the details and intricacy involved in the pursuit of perfection. Verrocchio’s observation of an egg was quite prolific. The unassuming exterior is simplicity in its infantile state. Do not be fooled by the unobtrusive shell; its intricate interior has deleterious consequences for even the most experienced cooks. The yolk accounts for just over onethird of the egg’s weight after shelling and the albumen comprises nearly two-thirds of the egg’s shelled weight and most of that is water. The point of most egg cookery is to bond a liquid, whether the egg itself or a mixture of egg and other liquids into a moist, delicate solid. To understand this, we must delve into protein chemistry 101. Egg proteins change when you heat,

beat, or mix them with other ingredients. Understanding these changes can help one comprehend the roles eggs play in cooking. For the sake of this article we will stick to the subject of heat. Proteins are made of long chains of amino acids. When you apply heat, the translucent proteins move around and attach themselves to water molecules. They eventually form new chemical bonds which results in a solidified product. That being said, what can be more simple than preparing soft boiled eggs? Most recipes call to place the eggs in a saucepan large enough to accommodate them in a single layer. Fill the pan with cold water, covering the eggs by an inch. Set over medium-high heat, and bring to boil. Turn off the heat, cover, See GETTING Page 40

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Getting perfectly cooked egg yolks and whites key Continued from Page 38 and stand for 2 to 4 minutes. The size and amount of eggs will determining the cooking time. Remove eggs from water and rinse in cold water. Trim top and serve immediately in egg cups, this allows the egg filling to be scooped out from the shell with greater ease and at the same time adds to the effect of presentation. Season with salt and pepper. Tradition is not always the best answer, so let us challenge the “above” recipe. The first issue at hand is getting perfectly cooked egg whites and egg yolks at the same time. This is not as easy as it sounds. Egg whites must reach 180 degrees to set and egg yolks must stay below 158 degrees to retain the creamy, runny texture. The dilemma with the conventional recipe is that cold eggs cool down the boiling water; the more eggs added the longer it will take to cook them, which increases the chances of error. Steaming the eggs yield more consistent results. Steam is achieved at 212 degrees and maintained no matter how many eggs are added. In addition, the eggs do not come in direct contact with the hot water which again reinforces reliability. Taking simple ideas and elevating them to a new heights is a timeless theme. Think of yourself not only as a chef but also as an artist. Soft boiled eggs with crispy multi-grain toast highlights delicious foods in their natural state. Serving the toast in a small basket lined with linen napkins adds a touch of elegance. Individual butter ramekins filled with piped butter raises the level of beautification. Enjoy!

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Ingredients 8 cold large eggs 8 egg cups (optional) 4 slices of multi-grain toast 4 tiny ramekins filled with room temperature butter for each guest 4 sets of mini individual salt and pepper shakers for each guest 1. Fill a steamer with 2 inches of water over medium-high heat. Lower steamer insert inside steamer to make sure the water level is below the insert. Cover with lid and allow to come to a soft boil. 2. Carefully place eggs inside the steamer insert, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and steam for 5 minutes and 45 seconds. 3. When the eggs are done, rinse in cool water for 30 seconds 5. Serve 2 soft boiled eggs in 2 egg cups to each guest. Offer multi-grain toast in a small basket lined with linen napkins. Every place setting should have a mini ramekin of butter and mini individual salt and pepper shakers. Serves 4 Secret Ingredient - Illusion. “The one person who has more illusions than the dreamer is the man of action.” –Oscar Wilde

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Animal themed exhibits, events (Jan. 30, 2015) This February, the Ocean City Center for the Arts will feature exhibits and events dedicated to the prevailing theme of Animals in Art. In addition to animal-themed artwork, several fundraisers will take place throughout the month to benefit the Worcester County Humane Society, a local no-kill shelter. In the Thaler Gallery, see “Animals in Art” as members and local artists depict the theme through a variety of media. A portion of all sales from the exhibit will benefit the WCHS. Artist in Residence Lynne Lockhart, signature member of the Society of Animal Painters, will showcase animal paintings in Studio E. The Spotlight Gallery will feature photography by Art League member Sara Timmons. The exhibits kick off Friday, Feb. 6 with the First Friday Opening Reception from 5-7 p.m. at the 94th Street art center.

Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments and see the new artwork. The humane society will also be available to distribute information on the resources it provides. On Saturday, Feb. 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be pet portraits by Timmons as well as caricature artist Jim Rehak. Create a lasting memory with your family and raise money for animals in need. A portion of all sales will benefit the WCHS. Bring children, dogs, cats and other agreeable pets for a photography session or quick caricature. Appointments every 15 minutes, walk-ins welcome. Call 410-524-9433 to reserve a spot. Attend an animal themed class this month with Brushes and Bubbly (Feb. 11) or Sip and Ceramics (Feb. 18). Enjoy a stress-free art experience and unleash your inner artist all while raising money for the WCHS. Instructor

TET Offense anniversary ceremony in Ocean Pines (Jan. 30, 2015) On Jan 31, 2008, the 40th anniversary of the TET Offense of the Vietnam War was recognized and those who fought in this victory were honored. The TET 40 wreath made by Rosie Garlitz was placed at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines to mark the anniversary. Each year since then a wreath has been place at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial on Saturday, Jan. 31. This year, the TET 47 wreath will be placed at 10 a.m. at the memorial recognizing the 47th anniversary and to honor those who fought in the TET Offense of 1968. Also a moment will be taken for those who did

not return from this victory. The past six years in good weather or bad the program went on and the same will apply for this year’s program. All are welcome. Synepuxent Post #166 and the Ocean City Chapter #1091 of the Vietnam Veterans of America will have a reception at Post #166 American Legion on 24th Street in Ocean City following the ceremony. All Vietnam Era veterans and supporters are invited to attend at noon for lunch. For more information, call Sarge Garlitz, commander Synepuxent Post #166 American Legion, at 443735-1942 or email commander166@msn.com.

Coastal Hospice offering volunteer training course (Jan. 30, 2015) Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care is offering an introduction and training course for anyone interested in volunteering at the nonprofit organization that serves Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Coastal Hospice depends on a staff of volunteers to fulfill its mission. Patient volunteers offer comfort and companionship to patients and their families, provide transportation and deliver supplies. Other volunteers support the staff with office work or assist at the Coastal Hospice Thrift Shop in Berlin. Those interested in volunteering for patient visits are invited to attend the training course on two Saturdays — Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 – from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Coastal Hospice Volun-

teer Offices, Philmore Commons, 224 Phillip Morris Drive, Suite 102 in Salisbury. Those interested in volunteering for office or thrift shop work are invited to attend Saturday, Jan. 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., but are also invited to attend both days. Along with information about opportunities for volunteering with Coastal Hospice, the course will include discussions about end-of-life changes, the hospice philosophy, admission criteria and patients’ rights. The course is open to anyone, and attendees are not required to commit to volunteering. There is no cost to attend. For more information or to register for the course, call Judy HuntHarris, manager of volunteer services, at 410-543-2590.

will guide participants step-by-step. No experience necessary. Bring friends, a snack and an adult beverage. The ALOC we supply the rest. Learn the basics of anatomy and expression in the Dog and Cat in Art with artist in residence Lynne Lockhart, Feb. 18-19. Whether you want to try your hand at portraiture or include animals as part of the landscape this class will help improve your skills. All levels, beginners encouraged. Bring your favorite medium: acrylics, oils, watercolor, or pastel. Exhibits run Feb. 2-28. Galleries open daily, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours for special classes and events. For more information or to register, contact the Art League at 410-5249433 or visit www.ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org.

Exhibitors, health screenings, demos at Go Red event

(Jan. 30, 2015) Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing one in three deaths each year. The American Heart Association started Go Red for Women to shine a light on this disease and show the many ways women can be heart healthy. The Tri-County Go Red Committee, which consists of Atlantic General Hospital, McCready Foundation and Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Somerset Wellness Center and the Wicomico and Worcester County Health Departments, will be sponsoring the 11th annual Tri-County Go Red event on Thursday, Feb. 5. This free event will be held at the Pocomoke Community Center, located at 1410 Market Street in Pocomoke, from 5–8 p.m. There will be various exhibitors, health screenings, a light interactive exercise demonstration, a cooking demonstration by Lynn Matava of The Country Tart LLC, dinner, and door prizes. Motivational speaker, Alishia Louis Potter of Empowered Women Ministries, will be the guest speaker. There is a healthy women photo contest in conjunction with the event and the winner will take home a FitBit! Those interested in participating in the photo contest, contact Mimi Dean at Worcester County Health Department at Mimi.Dean@maryland.gov or at 4106321100 ext. 1102. Women attending the event are encouraged to wear red, the official color for raising awareness about heart disease in women. Register by Feb. 2 at www.wicomicohealth.org or by calling 410-641-9268. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4

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SUCCESS The annual Star Charities' Beef and Beer event on Jan. 9 in the Ocean Pines Community Center was a big success, benefiting Maryland Wounded Soldiers. Colonel Charles Kohler of the Maryland National Guard was the guest speaker and thanked Star Charities and attendees for supporting the military and its wounded soldiers. He is pictured with Anna Foultz, president of Star Charities.

QUILT WINNER On Dec. 10, Cindy Quillen of Cowpens, S.C., and formerly of Ocean City, won this quilt, "Mariners Sunrise," designed and quilted by members of Quilters by the Sea Guild of Ocean Pines. Quillen purchased her ticket Thanksgiving weekend during the Shopper's Fair at the Ocean City convention center.

PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR.

PHOTO COURTESY MARY ELLEN JEFFERSON

CARDS AND COOKIES

SCIENTIFIC SLIME

Kelly Gee's third grade class at Ocean City Elementary School made Christmas cards to go along with the dozens of cookies donated to "Operation Cookie Drop Off." The Christmas cards and cookies were sent to the troops overseas to make their holiday a little extra special. Pictured, in front row, are Summer Vent, Ella Katna, Kayla Rocco, Layla Hargrove and Gavin Solito; second row, Natasha Vazquez, Marlee Roberts, Kenza Farihm, Ashton Main, Elvis Anaya-Ramirez and Tykara Johnson, and in back, Jacob Hicks, Gee, Carter Fannin, Eric Braica, Izzy Huber, Bradley Gurrola-Garcia and Sauna Vick.

Worcester Prep 10th grade biology students under the direction of teacher Jenn Corron, conducted observations in science with Cathy Auxerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Tracey Berryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kindergarten students. The sophomores and kindergartners worked together to make their own version of scientific slime. Pictured, kindergartner Mario Dahr has fun working with sophomore Davis Taylor on the project.

SNAKE LESSON Lori Sullivan's first graders at Showell Elementary have been busy getting ready for the Science Fair. They have been researching snakes and discovering the differences between poisonous and non-poisonous ones. Each student also constructed their own snake model and shared their creations with their classmates. Pictured, in back row, from left, are Emma Walsh, Beckham Shaffer and Amelia Groves, and in front, Kelista Scholl, Leah Keithley, Tyler Englishmen and Colton Federighi.

DONATION Fish Tales' owner, Shawn Harman, center, presents a $1,300 check to the Ocean City Surf Club from proceeds of the sale of the Longboard sandwich served at the 22nd Street restaurant throughout the summer. Harman is pictured with Shelly Dawson, left, president of the Ocean City Surf Club and Tom Vach, OCSC board member and membership committee chair.

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On October 15, 2014, the Ocean City Lions Charities held a golf tournament at the Ocean City Golf Club to support our wounded troops from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Over $35,000 was raised for their benefit.

This was the ninth year for the Lions Club tournament, and our community made it successful for a most worthwhile cause. All proceeds of this tournament are for the benefit of our wounded heroes from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars through the U.S. Forces Overseas Casualty Assistance Program of the Ocean City Lions Charities, Inc.

As of this date $265,000 and 19,000 items of new clothing have been sent to the hospital in Landstuhl, Germany and the Veterans Support Centers of America for their health and welfare.

MEDAL OF HONOR SPONSOR Pam and Macky Stansell Macky's Bayside Bar & Grill SILVER STAR SPONSOR Dough Roller Restaurants

PURPLE HEART SPONSORS Atlantic Dental & Fam Practice Casino At Ocean Downs Condominium Realty Ocean City Crab Bag Shenanigan's Irish Pub Bob Vermillion SPECIAL THANKS TO Buddy Sass & Staff Ocean City Golf Club Ben Ogle Golf course sponsor Copy Central Courtesy Chev/Cadillac -Hole-In-One Sponsor Delmarva Printing & Design D3 Corp - Brochures/Ad Book Eagles Landing Golf Club Eastern Shore Distributors Lions & Lioness workers Long & Foster Real Estate Maryland Coast Dispatch Maryland Title Ser Corp Ocean City Golf Club Ocean City Today Ocean Pines Golf Club PNC Bank Ruark Golf The Framing Corner Wicks Inc/ Ocean Promotion

TEAM SPONSORS A-Plus Remodeling Atlantic Dental Bank of Ocean City Bayside Boat Rental Bill Bunting & Others Bob Vermillion VTV Productions Bruce Gibbs & Others Brian Bankert/Salisbury Univ Brennan Title Co Casino at Ocean Downs Condominium Realty Courtesy Chev Cadillac Cindy Malament & Others Dough Roller Restaurants Ed Wilgus & Others Edelmann, Ron & Others Edward Jones Inv - Ben Ogle First Home Mortgage Kendall Home Furnishings Leroy Richardson & Others Lloyd Lewis & Others Lorri Urban & Others Macky's Bayside Bar & Grill Mann Properties Moose Lodge Salibury OC Crab Bag

Ocean City Real Estate Mgt Race Track Auto Red Men Lodge Tribe 149 Richard Hagel & Others Royal Plus Shenanigan's Irish Pub Ted Lizas Jr & Others Terry & Unitas Assoc Trimper's Playland

TEE BOX SIGNS Absolute Demolition Adkins Co Atlantic Dental Applebee's Salisbury Bank of Delmarva Bank of Ocean City Ben & Gloria Dawson BJ's on the Water Bryan & Christine Selzer Bud Church Burbarge Funeral Home Captains Galley II Casino at Ocean Downs Casual Designs Furniture Cathell Insurance Cathell Ins - Irquois Mid Atlantic Central Reservations Charles & Terry Littleton Charlotte Cathell Cheers Beer & Wine Claudia Nicholls State Farm Ins Coastal Chiropractic Clinic Coates, Coates & Coates PA Condominium Realty Inc Mark Fritschle Gp Cynthia Malament, Atty David Whittington Delmarva Printing Delaware Elevator Dough Roller Restaurants Empress Motel Fairway Svc/Frick Acct First Shore Federal Fred Wise - DE Marine Corp League Friends of Jim Mathias Friends of Mary Beth Carozza Fruitland Lions Club Greg & Nancy Britt Gregory & Assoc John's Auto Body Jolly Roger at the Pier Kari Story - First Home Mtg Kendall Home Furnishings Kevin Decker Knights of Columbus Life Style Builders Lions Dist 22B Officers Macky's Bayside Bar & Grill Mann Properties Maryland Title Servic Corp Mary McCracken Michele Brauning DDS Mike Wicklein - Home & Condo Show Mike's Carpet Connection OC Conv & Visitors Bureau

OC Crab Bag OC Real Estate Mgt Ocean City Lioness Ocean City Lions Ocean City Today PNC Bank Parrot Heads/ OCPHC Charities Patterson & Sons Paws & Claws Peninsula Urology Precious Paws Animal Hospital Professional Mgt Services Brett Wolf Rayne's Reef Red Men Lodge #149 Shenanigan's Irish Pub Taylor Bank Terri Bradford Tyler & Co CPA Vermillion, Bob VTV Productions Wayne Phillips Condominium Realty Wed Night Ladies Bowling League Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison Worcester Co Dev Center DOOR PRIZES A Bagel &…… Alex's Restaurant Abbey Burger Bistro Accurate Optical Adkins Company Applebee's Salisbury Bay Club Beauty Your Way Blue Ox Burley Oak Brewing Co Cathell, Norm & Faye Coastal Wellness Greene Turtle ISH Boutique Jimmy's Barber Shop John & Bev Topfer K Coast Surf Shop La Hacienda Lost Treasure Golf Maryland Wine Bar Mike's Carpet Connection Nantucket's Restaurant Old Pro Golf Olive Garden Salisbury Power House Gym Racetrack Auto River Run Golf Course Rosenfeld's Deli Ruddo's Golf Splash Mt Water Pk - Jolly Roger Ta Da Twinings Lobster Shanty Venable Cleaners West-O Bottle Shop SILENT AUCTION Bayside Boat Rental Bayside Skillet Berlin Auto Wash Buxy's Salty Dog

Bev Wisch Captain's Table Carousel Hotel Casino at Ocean Downs Casual Designs Furniture Dunes Manor Henry Fine Arts Holiday Inn Ocean Front John & Bev Topfer Lost Treasure Golf Mike's Carpet Connection Mr Meticulous Carpet Cleaning MSSA OC Brewing Co OC Crab Bag Princess Bayside Princess Royale Seacrets Ted Rhoads/Pipeline Contractor The Framing Corner Ward Foundation

MONETARY DONATIONS Cathell, Norm & Faye Chesapeake Roofing Christina Ager Cora L Boyce/Laura L Via Delmarva Irish American Club Edward Wehnert Jr Fruitland Lions Club John's Auto Body Legendary Leaderboards Inc. OC Conv & Visitors Bureau OC Elks Wayne Phillips Wed Night Ladies Bowling League Wic Co Dist Court

AD BOOK Atlantic Dental Ben & Gloria Dawson Casino at Ocean Downs Courtesy of Salisbury Crab Bag Cynthia Malament Edelmann, Ron & Judy Edward Jones Inv - Ben Ogle Fairway Services LTD John & Bev Topfer Lifestyle Builders Long & Foster Macky's Bayside Bar & Grill Mark Fritschle Group Maryland Title Service Mike's Carpet Connection Muffy Records Courtesy Chev Norm & Faye Cathell Royal Plus Shenanigan's Irish Pub & Grille Ted & Cleta Lizas The Dough Roller Restaurants VTV Productions Inc Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison

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Calendar FRI. Jan. 30

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.

‘COOL BERLIN’ FUNDRAISER — The At-

lantic Hotel Ballroom, 2 N. Main St., Berlin, 5:30-8 p.m. The event will honor the families who were responsible for the 1980’s restoration of The Atlantic Hotel and serve to kick-off the celebration of the hotel’s 120th anniversary. The tapas and wine tasting evening will feature food and appropriate wines from France, Spain, Italy and Germany. Tickets cost $35 and can be purchased at the hotel as well as The Berlin Chamber or by calling 410-641-3589. Benefiting the continued promotion of “Cool Berlin” during 2015.

‘FROZEN’ THEMED FUNDRAISER — Berlin

Youth Club, 5-7:30 p.m. Parents are couraged to explore Berlin while their children attend this event. Info: 410641-4598 or mwindsor@gowoyo.org.

FUNDRAISER — Lighthouse Sound, 12723 St. Martin's Neck Road, Bishopville, 6-9 p.m. Meet guest bartenders Jason Gulshen, Chris Beebe and Jackie Siejack. Raffles, chipping contest and silent auction. Tickets: Jason Gulshen, 410-5241600 or Wayne Littleton, 410-723-2842. The $15 donation includes appetizers. Proceeds benefit The Believe In Tomorrow Children’s House By the Sea.

SAT. Jan. 31

DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB — Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 6:30-9 p.m. Music provided by DJ Norm. All are welcome. Admission costs $5. Proceeds benefit local charities. Info: 302-200-DANCE (3262). Snow Hill Middle School, cafeteria, 522 Coulbourne Lane, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free Teach Them To Fish” seminar includes continential breakfast, on-site credit scores and counseling, on-site real estate agent consultations and on-site/line “CreditSmart” training introduction. Pre-registration is required at: www.mtzionsnowhill.com; Tomika Smith, 443-410-4251; mtzionsnowhill@gmail.com; or fax, 1-855-6297861. Inclement weather date is Feb. 7.

FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER’S SEMINAR —

SPAGHETTI DINNER — Friendship United

Methodist Church, 10537 Friendship Road, Berlin, 4-7 p.m. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, drink and dessert. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12 and free to children 5 and younger. Carry outs available. Info: 410-641-2578.

WEDDING WITHDRAWAL EXTRAVAGANZA — The Globe, 12 Broad St., Berlin. Relive

your wedding night with food, booze and bad dance moves. Cost is $25 and in-

cludes buffet, dancing to DJ BK and a chance to win a mini honeymoon getaway. Wear wedding dress, bridesmaid dress, tux or best wedding attire for a change to win. For donations and registry items to be donated to the Children’s House By the Sea, visit www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/djshirk /promnight. Tickets available at Seacrets and The Globe. Info: dj@seacrets.com.

and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients. Info: Rob, 443-783-3529.

Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. Info: 410641-6876.

SUNDAY NIGHT SERENITY AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Woodlands in

TUES. Feb. 3

Worcester County Veterans Memorial, 8 Pinehurst Road, Ocean Pines, 10 a.m., rain or shine. A wreath will be placed recognizing the 47th Anniversary and to honor those who fought in the TET Offense of 1968. Also a moment will be taken for those who did not return from this victory. Synepuxent Post #166 and the Ocean City Chapter #1091 of the Vietnam Veterans of America will have a reception at Post #166 Amercian Legion, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City. All Vietname Era Veterans and supporters are welcome to attend at noon for lunch. Info: Sarge Garlitz, 443-735-1942 or commander166@msn.com.

AARP MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Social time at 9:30 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m. Speaker will be Mona Tinaza from Chesapeake Hearing Centers. Seminar on hearing lost and a free screening. Take a can of soup for Souper Bowl Sunday for Sarah’s Pantry. Info: Larry Walton, 443831-1791 or lrwalto@yahoo.com.

VIETNAM TET 47TH ANNIVERSARY —

PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296,

104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $5 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices. Info: 410-524-8196.

FARMERS MARKET — White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. Info: 410641-7717, Ext. 3006. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WAREHOUSE OPEN — Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County Warehouse, 7033 Worcester Highway, Newark, 8 a.m. to noon. Currently accepting donations in the form of gently used furniture, appliances and building supplies. Info: 410-208-4440.

SUN. Feb. 1 SUPER BOWL SCRAMBLE GOLF TOURNAMENT — Eagle’s Landing Golf Course,

12367 Eagles Nest Road, West Ocean City. Registration is at 9 a.m., shotgun start at 10 a.m. Cost is $50 per person. Info: Bob Croll, 410-213-7277, rcroll@oceancitymd.gov or www.eagleslandinggolf.com.

Ocean Pines, Independent Living Apartment Building, 1135 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 7:30 p.m.

MON. Feb. 2

HYPERTENSION CLINICS — Sponsored by

Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Monday of every month at Apple Discount Drugs, 314 Franklin Ave., in Berlin, 10 a.m. to noon and at Walgreens, 11310 Manklin Creek Rd., in Ocean Pines, 1-3 p.m. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268.

CPAP MASK FITTING — Atlantic General

Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin. Free, monthly mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-6419726.

LIVING WELL WORKSHOP — Northern

Worcester Senior Center 10129 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Mondays, Jan. 5 through Feb. 23. Free, six-week workshop that teaches how to live a quality life with chronic disease. Chronic conditions include diabetes, arthritis, depression, asthma, bronchitis, pain, heart disease or any condition that hinders you. Preregistration required by calling Laura Small, 410-629-6820.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP — St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., Berlin, first Monday of each month, 6-7 p.m. All welcome. Info: Darlene Jameson, 410-629-6877 or the AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education program, 410-641-9703.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS #169 — At-

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING —

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Atlantic

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Chorus,

lantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Group is a 12-step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. No initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 weekly. Info: Bett, 410-202-9078. General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, noon to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength

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

Sweet Adeline’s, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway.

HYPERTENSION CLINICS — Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place at Rite Aid, Selbyville, Del., 10 a.m. to noon and at Walgreens, Clarksville, Del., 1-3 p.m. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268. PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30-4 p.m. No reservation, no fee. Info: www.DelmarvaParkinsonsAlliance.org or Ron and Mary Leidner, 410-2080525. Berlin group 331, Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5:30-7 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: jeanduck47@gmail.com.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING -

ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE - WOC

Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, 5 p.m. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. Info: dillon128@aol.com.

WED. Feb. 4 GRACE PARKER ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST — First Presbyterian Church, 1301 N. Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 7 a.m. to noon. Eggs eny style, pancakes, buckwheat pancakes, sausage, country ham, homemade biscuits, hash brown potatoes, grits, coffee and tea. Cost is $8 and $6 for carryout. Milk, soda, orange juice available. Info: 410-289-9340.

‘STAGING YOUR HOME FOR SALE’ SEMINAR — Ocean Pines Community Center,

235 Ocean Parkway, 4-5 p.m. Sharon Curtiss of Hileman Real Estate will discuss how to sell a home using proven techniques tht will appeal to today’s home buyers. Free and open to the public. Registration is required: Ocean Pines

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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AE-American Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out, 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. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater. com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $-$$ / 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. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare & American cuisine—Something for everyone our menu features appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks & seafood. Dine In, Carry Out, Happy Hour Daily 3-6 pm. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / VMC-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. ■ GALAXY 66 BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / $$$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Contemporary restaurant offering light fare and full entrees. Award- winning wine list, signature drinks and cocktails. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-

1846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday through Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and allyou-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open yearround. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Seafood, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581 / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / 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 / $-$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Carry-out available / Full bar / Casual dining, daily happy hour and daily food specials. Live entertainment. ■ HOOTERS, Route 50 & Keyser Point Rd., West Ocean City 410-213-1841 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Full bar / Hooters makes you happy at our year round restaurant and bar. Open Daily at 11 a.m. Enjoy our new menu with enjoyable juicy burgers, garden fresh salads, wings with 12 delicious sauces and signature seafood entrees. We have a great line of Hooters apparel. Large parties are welcome. Please call for private party information. Carry out available. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and Twitter @hootersocmd. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant is proud to serve delicious, beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites - 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.

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■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443 664 5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / We are the locals favorite serving lunch and dinner. Longboard Cafés menu offers unparalleled flare from the lite fare to dinner entrees — offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads … even a popular "veggies" menu featuring their famous wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with the finest ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MERMAID COVE PUB, 33195 Lighthouse Road, Williamsville, West Fenwick, Del. 302-436-0122 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Full bar / Get ship-wrecked at the Mermaid Cove with pub, drink and food specials daily. Lump crab cakes, rock and mahi tacos, fried oyster sandwiches and platters are among the items to choose from. Breakfast served weekends. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Take-out available. ■ OCEAN CITY BREWING COMPANY, 56th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6682 / www.ocbrewingcompany.com / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No Reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Family Restaurant. Craft Beer. Serving lunch and dinner daily 7 days a week, 11am-2am. Menu selections "Almost Famous" Made to Order Eggrolls, Gourmet Flatbreads, Signature Salads and Sandwiches, Soft Tacos, Fresh Burgers, and more. Happy Hour Sunday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close. Now offering gourmet breakfast, Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m. to noon. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / VMC / 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. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SEASONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-5241000 / www.carouselhotel.com / $-$$ / VMC-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 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Fondue and more in an intimate atmosphere; small and large parties. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and din-

ner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-6417501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual Waterfront - The Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht Club in an all new gorgeous Bayfront Setting, specializing in Coastal Cuisine. Serving Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch/ Inside Outside Dining areas. Open-Air Bar and Live Entertainment. Check website for special events. Open Thursday through Sunday. ■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Huge menu; something for everyone. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. The best happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER, 41st Street & Coastal Hwy 410-524-9254, 70th Street & Coastal Hwy 410-524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / VMC-AE-DIS / Ocean City’s Favorite Family Restaurant for 35 years! Both stores open daily serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresh breaded, cooked to order Dayton’s Boardwalk Famous Fried Chicken & Seafood is sure to please! Check out our ad for specials. ■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City, 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian Style Restaurant, with great menu including Pasta, Wood Fired Pizzas, appetizers, plus Full Italian Deli with heros and catering for take outs. ■ UBER BAGELS & DELI, 126th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6128 / www.uberbagels.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Indoor and outdoor seating or carry out. Ocean City’s best bagel and deli featuring made-fromscratch, New York-style bagels. Full breakfast menu of bagels and spreads as well as egg sandwiches and lunch menu offers a huge selection of cold sandwiches featuring Boar’s head meats and cheeses. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Children’s Menu / Open year round - With floor to ceiling windows overlooking the ocean, it’s an elegant and friendly place serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Also featuring the Zippy Lewis Lounge with HH from 4-7 p.m., Milton’s Outdoor Oceanfront Café and Barefoot Beach Bar inseason. ■ 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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NOW PLAYING BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 Jan. 30: Overtime, 9 p.m. Jan. 31: Vice Squad, 9 p.m. Feb. 1: Tailgate Party with Teenage Rust & Fabulous Rustettes, 2 p.m. Feb. 4: Thin Ice, 5 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-641-0600 Jan. 31: Sol Knopf, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Everett Spells, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 Every Friday: Bob Hughes, 6-10 p.m. FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-5500 Jan. 30: Bob Lougheed - Elvis Tribute; DJ Rob Cee

Jan. 31: DJ Muve vs. Louie T Feb. 1: Everett Spells HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 Jan. 30: Ladies Night w/DJ Bill T Jan. 31: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. Feb. 1: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m. HARPOON HANNA’S Route 54 and the bay Fenwick Island, Del. 800-227-0525 302-539-3095 Jan. 30: Dave Hawkins, 6-10 p.m. Jan. 31: Dave Sherman, 6-10 p.m. Feb. 4: Bobby Burns, 3-6 p.m. Feb. 5: Aaron Howell, 6-10 p.m.

OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 Every Thursday-Sunday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Jan. 30-31: First Class, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 Jan. 30: The JJ Rupe Band, 9 p.m.

HOOTERS Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Rd. West Ocean City 410-213-1841 Jan. 31: Ladies Night w/DJ BK, 8 p.m. JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-524-7499 Every Wednesday: Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys

OVERTIME BJ’S ON THE WATER: Friday, Jan. 30, 9 p.m.

Jan. 31: Full Circle, 5 p.m.; Digital Getdown, 10 p.m. Feb. 5: Full Circle Duo, 5 p.m. THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 Jan. 30: Jack Worthington, 5-10 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 443-365-2576 Jan. 30: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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CALENDAR Recreation & Parks Department, 410641-7052 or rec@oceanpines.org. Info: teresa Travatello, 410-641-7717, ext. 3006 or ttravatello@oceanpines.org.

BAYSIDE BEGINNINGS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Ocean Pines Com-

Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Wednesday of every month at Rite Aid, 10119 Old Ocean City Blvd., in Berlin, 10 a.m. to noon and at Rite Aid, 11011 Manklin Creek Road in Ocean Pines, 1-3 p.m. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268.

Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, 6 p.m. Info: 410-641-1700 or kbates@taylorbank.com.

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Century Carpet needs help in our water mitigation division. We want to take a smart, go getter with leadership bearing skills and fast track him/her to an excellent position with us!

MAKE 35K - 45K the 1st year! Don’t know water mitigation We Don’t Care!

We Want to Train You Our Way! Applicants must be capable of prioritizing, multitasking and be able to work in stressful situations.

Vets Welcome

HYPERTENSION CLINICS — Sponsored by

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean

Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 7-8 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. All welcome. Info: AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education program, 410-641-9703.

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.

KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY — Meets every

Call John 410 723 2300

Wednesday at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. Info: 410-641-7330.

munity Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7:30 p.m.

OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING — Captain’s Table Restaurant in the

ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE - WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, noon. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. Info: dillon128@aol.com.

THURS. Feb. 5 WOMEN’S CLUB OF OCEAN PINES MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center,

Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, 10 a.m. Discussions of the proposed 014-2015 budget, light refreshments and 50/50 raffle. Info: Dianna Bolyard, 410208-9326 or diannabolyard@aol.com.

BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday,

Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Harpoon Hanna’s, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del., 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410524-0649; or Dianne, 302-541-4642.

BINGO — American Legion Post 166,

2308 Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City,

every Thursday, year round. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Food available. Open to the public. Info: 410289-3166.

CHAIR AEROBICS — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Community Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 1-2 p.m. Free will offering appreciated. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Senior Adult Ministry. Info: 410-524-7474.

ONGOING EVENTS DIABETES WORKSHOP — Indian River

Senior Center, 214 Irons Ave., Millsboro, Del., 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Held weekly from from Feb. 13 to March 20. This free workshop will cover healthy eating, ways to prevent low blood sugar/hypoglycemia, preventing or delaying complications, physical activity and exercise, reading nutition labels, foot care and more. Pre-register: Laura Small, 410629-6820. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital. Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, the third Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m. Also held at the Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., the fourth Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. Open to anyone who has lost a friend or loved one to suicide. Free of charge. Info: 410-726-3090 or www.choosetolivemaryland.org.

SUICIDE GRIEVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP —

Jan. 29 - Feb. 5 DAY/TIME

ADDRESS

Daily

Assateague Point, Berlin

Daily 11-3

Villas, OC Inlet Isle

Daily 10-5 Daily 10-4

Mon-Sat 10-5

Thurs.-Mon. 11-5

Friday thru Sunday

Gateway Grand – 48th Street 1111 Edgewater Ave

70th St. Bayside Broadmarsh

Seaside Village, West Ocean City

12602 Bay Buoy Ct. West Ocean City Sunset Island

BR/BA

STYLE

PRICE

AGENCY/AGENT

1BR/2BR/3BR

Mobile

From $100,000

Resort Homes/Tony Matrona

$795,000

Condominium Realty/Fritschle Group

3 & 4BR, 3BA 3BR/4BR

3BR/2.5BA

From $595,000 Condominium Realty/Fritschle Group

Townhome

From $289,900 Condominium Realty/Fritschle Group

3,4,5BR/2.5-2.5BA

SF-New Construction Townhome

3BR/2BA/2 half baths -

4BR/3.5BA

Sunday 12-5

Seaside Village, West Ocean City

3BR/2.5BA

Heron Harbour Sales Office, 120th St., Bayside 1BR/2/BR/3BR/4/BR+ 70th St. Bayside Broadmarsh

Condo

Townhomes

505 Edgewater Ave.- Ocean City

Sunday 12-5

From $904,900 Condominium Realty/Fritschle Group

3BR/2.5BA

Saturday 10-1

Sat & Sun 11-4 p.m.

Condo

3BR/2.5BA

From $304,900 Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty From $299,900

Condos, TH, SF

$389K/$509K/$900K

Condo, Towns & SF

—

Townhome

Townhomes

$599,900

Harbor Homes/Monogram

Terry Riley/Vantage Resort

Darryl Greer/Resort Real Estate

Nanette Pavier/Holiday Real Estate

From $289,900 Condominium Realty/Fritschle Group From $304,900 Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty

JANUARY 30, 2015

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

HELP WANTED

Maintenance/Handyman Large OC Association is looking for a FT person to join the onsight staff. Competitive salary & benefits. Resumes can be faxed to 410-723-0676 or emailed dwilson@legumnorman.com

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER

To direct housekeeping and laundry staff for a full service Hotel. Responsible for maintaining excellent guest service and high quality hotel rooms and public space. Top pay and benefits. Excellent qualifications and references. Please send resume for immediate consideration. P.O. Box 3500 Ocean City, MD 21843

Retail Associates!

Several Associates needed to work on an as-needed basis to support our busy Coastal Hospice Thrift Shop in Berlin. Process clothing donations, work the register, other duties as assigned. These are paid positions. Visit our website to submit your resume.

EEO www.coastalhospice.org Joint Commission Accredited

HELP WANTED

Environmental Education Internship Delaware Seashore State Park. Weekly stipend & housing available. Internship details @ destateparks.com/internship. Questions email irlss@state.de.us.

Maintenance Technician Wanted (Ocean City, MD) Help build and maintain Delmarva's fastest growing restaurant group Perform interior and exterior finish work, such as drywall, painting, paneling, ceiling and floor tile, plumbing repairs, heating and air conditioning system repairs Perform routine and emergency repairs on restaurant equipment, including diagnostics on electrical and refrigeration components On call on a rotating emergency schedule for weekends and holidays Basic skill sets must include some Electric, Plumbing, Carpentry, Refrigeration Salary Starting at $10.00/HR Health Insurance 401K Sick Leave Apply online only at: http://delmarvadd.com/ DunkinDonuts/ construction.html www.baysideoc.com www.oceancitytoday.net

Come Join Our Winning Team!

The Carousel Group will be holding a Job Fair on Tuesday, February 3rd from 10am to 5pm for the following seasonal positions:

Night Auditor Reservationist Front Desk Clerk Housekeeping Inspector Room Attendant Houseperson Laundry Attendant Security/Guest Services Maintenance Recreation Attendant Hostess/Cashier Banquet Service Staff Restaurant Server Bartender Line Cook We are looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. If unable to attend the Job Fair, email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check. Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE

HELP WANTED

Full Time Rental Agent wanted for an established Real Estate office. Must be willing to obtain MD Real Estate license; experience in booking & managing vacation rentals preferred. Requires excellent customer service habits; good computer skills; and an ability to multi task. Need own transportation and must work weekends. Send a confidential resume along with salary requirements to: Century 21 Horizons East, 8606 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, MD 21842.

We are hiring CNAs! Coastal Home Care, an extension of Capital City Nurses, is hiring for short and long hours, Monday through Sunday, Part-time and Full-time on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and in the state of Delaware. Applicants must have CNA certification and at least 1 year of experience working on staff at a hospital or nursing home. To apply, visit our website at www.capitalcitynurses.com and click on “Our Team” to submit an online application. For more information, call us at (410) 572-5606.

NOW HIRING!!

Afternoon Production Supervisor, $13-$15

Apply via email at: dunkindonutjobs@gmail.com

Come Join Our Winning Team!

SALES/CATERING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The position is responsible for providing general office administrative support to the Catering/Sales team and the General Manager. The ideal candidate must be highly organized, professional, energetic and able to multi task. Excellent verbal and written communications skills as well as proper telephone etiquette are imperative. Qualified applicants must possess a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. Prior hotel experience is preferred. This position requires a flexible work schedule. Email resume to: jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the front desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

HELP WANTED

OC Condo seeking night security/day custodial help. Flexible schedule. Must be reliable. Apply in person at English Towers, 10000 Coastal Highway, OC, MD. Call 410-524-4196, or email resume to etcamgr@gmail.com

West OC Cashier position starting at $9/hr.

POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

NOW HIRING!! Apply online at: delmarvadd.com

SALES

HOMEWORKS CARPET ONE is a member of America’s largest flooring retail group. We are interviewing for a yearround sales position. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively & have a flair for color and design. Prior sales experience will be a plus. 5-day work week to include weekends. Position pays a salary during learning period then converts to salary plus commission. Call Buddy to schedule an interview. 410-524-1800

Homeworks Carpet One 85th & Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, MD

---Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!

Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.

Employment Opportunities:

Year Round, Full/Part Time: Room Attendant, Lobby Attendant, Front Desk/Reservations, AM Dishwasher

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

Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE

Contact Kelley Bjorkland at 410-524-1203 or kelley.bjorkland@cbmove.com OR Maryellen Rosenblit at 410-524-6111 or maryellen.rosenblit@cbmove.com or visit www.careerscb.com

MARINE TECHNICIAN Growing marine dealership has an immediate opening for a qualified marine mechanic. Will consider other mechanical experience. Must have a good driving record, excellent work habits, be organized, hardworking and customer focused. Full time year round employment with competitive salary for the right person. BOAT YARD HELP Immediate entry-level opening. Must have good driving record, be able to follow directions, hard working, conscientious, self starter with no physical restrictions. Job to include yard work, bottom painting, cleaning and detailing, and other tasks as assigned. RECEPTIONIST/CUSTOMER SERVICE This position includes greeting customers, answering phones, light bookkeeping, handling boat registrations,stocking shelves, and other various duties. Applicant must be pleasant people person, self starter,neat in appearance and organized with good computer skills. NON-SMOKING/DRUG FREE WORK PLACE Resumes may be emailed, faxed or you may apply in person Tues. through Sat. @ 36624 DuPont Blvd. Selbyville, De. 19975 302-436-8436 (Fax) midlanticmarine1@aol.com

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HELP WANTED LOCAL MODELS WANTED

for South Moon Under No experience necessary. Female applicants must be at least 5’7” size 0-2. Male applicants must be at least 6’0” size 31-34 waist. Please contact models@southmoonunder.com and include name, at least one full length photo, height and sizes.

Make 2015 the year of “Beauty” for you and others!

Work F/T or P/T, set your own hours, and make up to 50% commission. To become a Representative or to order product email snowhillavon@ comcast.net Like me on Facebook & for more beauty tips go to christinesbeautyshop

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY BUSINESS OPP

Invest/Manage Electric Bicycles - Tours & Online Sales. Business plan available. Minimum 60K for majority share. Call 443-301-7569.

RENTALS RENTALS

WOC, 2BR Apt. for Rent Convenient to everything! $850/mo. Avail immediately. Call 410-289-5335 / 410251-3055.

Year Round Rental in WOC, 1 bedroom, big living room, big deck. Small pet ok. Call 631-949-3342.

BB Apts. - 2BR/1BA-YR

9830 Keyser Point Rd. WOC Behind Rite Aid on Rt. 50 1BR/1BA Main St., Berlin $900/mo. each 443-614-4007

Summer Rentals

Available May 8th - Sept. 10th. 312 Sunset Dr. 2BR/ 1.5BA, newly remodeled, big kitchen/living area. Sleeps up to 6. $12,000/season, you pay utilities. Security deposit $2,000. Call 410-428-7333. www.SunsetTerrace Rentals.com

RENTALS

YR, Ocean Pines, Waterfront Home - Remodeled, two master suites, 1700 sq. ft., dock, hot tub. Good credit. No smoking/pets $1650/mo. + utils. 302-228-2628

Brand New 1BR/1BA Apt. in South OP. Hardwood & tile flooring. Private entrance, eatin kitchen. $800/mo. includes utils. 410-920-4055

Summer or YR Rental 3BR/2BA in NOC. Community pool & tennis court. For details contact 443-8653109. YR, 3BR/1BA House - 89th St. area, E. Biscayne. Older home with many improvements. Sorry no pets. 443-497-0514 or spiro@ocrooms.com

YR, OC 94th St. 4BR/2BA Sundeck, nice yard, water view, residential neighborhood. 9304 Chesapeake Dr. $1795/mo. 410-726-3226 YEAR-ROUND / OCEAN PINES - Waterfront Condo bordering golf course. 3BR/2BA, fireplace + boat dock. $1500/month. Call 410-603-7373.

Y/R Rentals - Berlin Rentals starting at $625/mo. 400 sq. ft. Office Space starting at $400/mo. Bunting Realty, Inc. 410-641-3313, Buntingrealty.com. Y/R, 3BR/3BA Townhouse avail now in OP. Gated community w/beautiful views of the new Yacht Club and harbor off front decks and views of the bay/OC off back decks. Elevator, garage and FP. Call 443-523-2838 YR, Ocean Pines, 3BR/2BA Home - Clean, like new, 1450 sq. ft. Screened porch, lge patio, 2 sheds, $1350/mo. + utils. No Smoking/Pets. 410-236-1231

SEASONAL RENTALS Pool Front Rooms $165 Efficiencies $185 2 BR Apartments $250 Burgundy Inn 1210 Philadelphia Ave. 410-289-8581

WINTER RENTAL

$175/week Sleeps 4, Pool, Internet Rambler Motel 9942 Elm Street Right behind Starbucks Manager on site or call 443-614-4007

Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-524-7700 www.holidayoc.com

Classifieds 410-723-6397 By Monday, 5 p.m.

Apartments Starting at $675 Single Family Homes Starting at $995 Condos Starting at $950

Office Space w/immediate availability, reception area & private office w/view. Plenty of customer parking in a great Ocean Pines location! Rent includes all CAM, trash removal, water & sewer. $700/mo.

CALL US TODAY! 410-208-9200

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

Ocean City Today

ROOMMATES

ROOMMATE WANTED O.P.: Looking for mature individual. Beautifully furn. Priv. Liv. Rm., BR & Full Bath. Shared Kitchen. No pets. Must have ref.’s. Call 410-208-0273.

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

NEW PRICE 2BR/2BA Mobile Home-Near Ocean City. FP, Shed, Furn. $22,000/Cash. $400/mo. Ground Rent. Includes water, sewer, trash & taxes. Call Howard Martin Realty 410352-5555

COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL

Office/Retail for Rent - West Ocean City – Teal Marsh – across from Food Lion – currently occupied by Prudential Real-estate. Will be available 6/1/2015. 1400 sq. ft. built out with 4 nice offices, reception area and space for additional desks. Set up nicely for Real Estate firm, Lawyers office, Accountant, Insurance. Can also be used for Beauty Salon, Barber shop, Doctors office, Dentist, PT, Nails, Massage therapy and so much more. Stop by and take a look, please do not disturb tenant. I will be happy to give you a tour if you like the location. Rent is $1,200/month plus water and sewer, no additional C.A.M.s. – contact Spiro for more info at spiro@ocroomws.com or 443-497-0514. Two Units Available Rt. 50 in West Ocean City 1800 sq. ft. Office/Retail Space 1728 sq. ft. Office/Retail Space Call 443-497-4200

BERLIN OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT - approximately 200 sq. ft. ea. Utils. included. $275/ mo. Call 410-726-5471 or 410-641-4300.

WOC Office Space Great for professional i.e. Real Estate, Law Firm, Medical. Retail also permitted. Herring Creek Prof. Ctr. 1000 Sq. Ft. $750/mo. negotiable 443497-0514

Business For Sale – Berlin Former Boomers Restaurant, at the corner of Main Street and Rt. 113. Fully equipped 90 seat restaurant, lots of nice equipment, all in excellent shape. Great location for Diner, Family Restaurant, Breakfast, Pizza, lots of potential. Located across from the county ball fields and Worcester Prep School with great exposure to Rt. 113. Berlin needs a family restaurant. Eat-in, carryout and delivery all permitted uses. Possible location for franchise redevelopment. Contact Spiro for more info – spiro@ocrooms.com or 443-497-0514. www.baysideoc.com www.oceancitytoday.net

COMMERCIAL

Upscale Mid-town Office Space in O.C. for Lease.

Last Suite available. 2150 sq. ft. Flexible floor plan. Call Brian 443-880-2225

SERVICES

Handyman/Cleaning Service - Winterizing, Debris removal, Painting, Home repairs & Much more! Reliable & Honest. Reasonable prices. References avail. Gabby & Miguel 443-373-1798

PUT COLOR IN YOUR CLASSIFIEDS! CALL 410-723-6397

SERVICES

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PUBLIC NOTICES Law Offices of Jeffrey Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, Maryland 20705 240-473-5000

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 6409 Basket Switch Rd Newark, MD 21841 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Alma Hover and Nathan Hover, dated December 26, 2006, and recorded in Liber 4847, Folio 149 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 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust, carrying Tax ID No. 04006453. 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 $18,000.00 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 #18543) Jeffrey Nadel and Scott Nadel, Substitute Trustees MDC Auctioneers 606 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 206, Towson, Maryland 21204 410-825-2900 OCD-1/29/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 33 GREENWOOD LANE OCEAN PINES, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Jennifer L. Kavanagh, dated April 26, 2013 and recorded in Liber 6145, Folio 176 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $139,400.00, and an original interest rate of 3.750%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door

for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on February 17, 2015 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $13,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment.Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees for the Substitute Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if the Substitute Trustees have filed the appropriate motion with the Court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due

and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Randall J. Rolls, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-1/29/3t _________________________________ Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, MD 21842

TRUSTEE’S SALE OF CONDOMINIUM UNIT The Trustee named below will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on Monday, February 9, 2015, at 4:00 p.m., at the Six West Condominium, 423 Bayshore Drive, Ocean City, MD, all that property designated as Six West Condominium Unit No. 6, together with an undivided interest in the common elements as established by Declaration and Bylaws recorded among the land records of Worcester County in Liber FWH No. 298, folio 1, et seq., as amended, and as further described in a deed recorded at Liber 735, folio 132, et seq., in “AS IS” condition, SUBJECT to all the liens, covenants, agreements, conditions, easements and restrictions as may appear among the land records of Worcester County, Maryland. A deposit of $10,000.00 in cash or certified check will be required of the Purchaser at the auction. (A deposit will not be required if the successful bidder is the secured party in this foreclosure action.) The balance in cash, cashier’s or certified check shall be paid within 20 days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, said balance to bear interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from the date of sale to the date of payment. Time is of the essence for the Purchaser. All real estate taxes, wastewater, water charges, and condominium assessments shall be adjusted as of the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the Purchaser. All settlement costs, including recordation taxes, transfer taxes and recording fees, shall be paid by the Purchaser. Possession will be given upon payment in full of the purchase price. If Purchaser fails to

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PUBLIC NOTICES pay the balance of the purchase price when due, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting Purchaser. For further information, you may contact Guy R. Ayres III, Trustee, 410-723-1400. OCD-1/22/3t _________________________________ 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 62 MYSTIC HARBOUR BLVD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Lisa A. Garton, dated June 16, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4761, folio 259 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on FEBRUARY 13, 2015 AT 3:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Tax ID #10-356903 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 $13,000 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 31275. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-1/29/3t _________________________________ 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 5944 PUBLIC LANDING RD. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Beki L. Bradford and Justin P. Bradford, dated April 16, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4911, folio 173 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on FEBRUARY 13, 2015 AT 3:01 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Tax ID #02-007002 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 $20,000 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 52338. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204

410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-1/29/3t _________________________________ 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 4 ASH CT. OCEAN PINES, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from William Gmeinwieser, Sr. and Debra K. Gmeinwieser, dated May 24, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4724, folio 441 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on FEBRUARY 13, 2015 AT 3:02 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Tax ID #03-102734 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 $25,000 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.

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 34446. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-1/29/3t _________________________________ Morris|Schneider|Wittstadt, LLC 9409 Philadelphia Road Baltimore, MD 21237 410-284-9600

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 701 CEDAR ST. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Ronald E. Semke and Bernis L. Semke, dated February 27, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4898, folio 160 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on FEBRUARY 17, 2015 AT 1:15 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $11,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within 10 days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser fails to settle within the aforesaid ten (10) days of ratification, the purchaser relinquishes their deposit and the Sub-Trustees may file an appropriate motion with the court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed with the Court in connection with such motion and any Show Cause Order issued by the Court and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper or Order by certified mail and regular mail sent to the address provided by the purchaser and as recorded on the documents executed by the purchaser at the time of the sale. Service shall be deemed effective upon the purchaser 3 days after postmarked by the United States Post Office. It is expressly agreed by the purchaser that actual receipt of the certified mail is not required for service to be effective. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement the deposit shall be forfeited to the Sub-Trustees and all expenses of this sale (including attorney fees and full commission on the gross sales price of the sale) shall be charged against and paid from the forfeited deposit. In the event of resale the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property regardless of any improvements made to the real property. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate of 2.0% per annum from the date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the SubTrustees. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges/assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for the costs of all transfer taxes, documentary stamps and all other costs incident to settlement. Purchaser shall be responsible for physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss from the date of sale forward. The sale is subject to post sale audit by the Noteholder to determine whether the borrower entered into any repayment/forbearance agreement, reinstated or paid off prior to the sale. In any such event the Purchaser agrees that upon notification by the Sub-Trustees of such event the sale is null and void and of no legal effect and the deposit returned without interest. If the Sub-Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or good and marketable title, or the sale is not ratified for any reason by the Circuit Court including errors made by the Sub-Trustees, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without any interest. Mark H. Wittstadt, et al., Sub. Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF CONDOMINIUM UNIT GENERALLY KNOWN AS 202 SOUTH HERON DRIVE, UNIT 301, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Purchase Money Deed of Trust and Security Agreement, dated August 6, 2004, from Washington Communities I, LLC, formerly known as W&D, LLC (the “Grantor”), to Richard L. Bernardi and Michael Paulson, Trustees, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber 4236, folio 692, as amended, modified and/or restated by an Amendment to Deed of Trust and Security Agreement, dated December 13, 2004, from Grantor to Richard L. Bernardi and Michael Paulson, Trustees, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber 4405, folio 332, and assigned pursuant to an Assignment of Deed of Trust, dated September 26, 2013, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, at Liber 6269, folio 436 (collectively, the “Deed of Trust”), the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust (the “Noteholder”), having subsequently appointed Shannon J. Posner, Judd Crane, J. Patrick Gill and Christopher T. Magette as Substitute Trustees (collectively, the “Trustees”) in the place and stead of Richard L. Bernardi and Michael Paulson, by instrument duly executed, acknowledged and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, default having occurred under the terms of said Deed of Trust and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Trustees will offer for sale at the Court House Door of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. ALL OF THAT property being situate in Worcester County, Maryland, and the improvements thereon (the “Property”), and being more particularly described as follows: ALL that property situate, lying and being in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, described as Condominium Unit No. 301, Building “E”, Phase V of the “Bay Watch II Condominium”, together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Condominium Master Deed or Declaration (including By-Laws) dated

November 15, 1993, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber No. 1997, folio 75, et seq., as amended; and pursuant to the several plats described in said Master Deed or Declaration and recorded as aforesaid in Plat Book No. 148, folio 54, et seq. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), payable by certified check, or other form acceptable to the Trustees, in their sole and absolute discretion, will be required of the purchaser(s) at the time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price shall be due in cash or by certified check with interest on the unpaid balance of the purchase price at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from the date of sale to and including the date of settlement. If ratification or settlement is delayed for any reason, there shall be no abatement of interest. The Trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids, and to extend the time for settlement, if applicable. In the event that the Noteholder, or an affiliate thereof, is the successful bidder at the sale, such party will not be required to make a deposit or to pay interest on the unpaid purchase money. Taxes, water rent, ground rent, if any, and all other municipal charges and liens owed against the Property shall be the responsibility of the purchaser(s) and shall be paid by the purchaser(s) at settlement. In addition, all other charges, expenses and liens owed against the Property including, but not limited to, all condominium fees and expenses and public charges and assessments owed against the Property and payable on an annual basis, such as sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if any, shall also be the responsibility of the purchaser(s) and shall be paid by the purchaser(s) at settlement. The cost of all documentary stamps, state and local transfer taxes, recordation taxes and fees, title examination costs incurred by the purchaser(s)’ settlement agent, the purchaser(s)’ own attorneys’ fees, conveyance fees, document preparation, and all other incidental settlement costs, shall also be the responsibility of the purchaser(s) and shall be paid for by the purchaser(s) at settlement. The Property will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and without any warranties or representations, either express or implied, as to the nature, condition or description of the improvements. In addition, the Property will also be sold subject to all existing housing, building and zoning code violations, subject to all critical area and wetland violations, subject to all environmental problems and violations which may exist on or with respect to the Property, and subject to all matters and restrictions of record affecting the same, if any. The purchaser(s) at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the above-referenced Property immediately after the sale takes place. It shall be the purchaser(s)’ responsibility to obtain possession of the Property following ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland and conveyance of the Property

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PUBLIC NOTICES by the Trustees to the purchaser. The Property will be sold subject to all senior liens and encumbrances that are not extinguished as a matter of law by the foreclosure sale and the Property will be sold subject to all easements, conditions, restrictions, rights of redemption, covenants, ground rents, ground leases, such state of facts that an accurate survey or physical inspection of the Property might disclose, and agreements of record affecting the same, if any. The purchaser(s) shall settle and comply with the sale terms within twenty (20) days following the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, unless said period is extended by the Trustees for good cause shown. Time is of the essence. In the event the purchaser(s) fails to go to settlement as required, in addition to any other legal or equitable remedies available to them, the Trustees may, without further order of the court, declare the aforementioned deposit forfeited and resell the Property at the purchaser’s sole risk and expense. In such event, the defaulting purchaser(s) shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, reasonable attorneys’ fees, all other charges due, and incidental damages. In the event a resale of the Property results in a sale in excess of the amount originally bid by the defaulting purchaser, the defaulting purchaser waives any and all claims, rights and interest to any such excess amount and shall not be entitled to any distribution whatsoever from the resale proceeds. The parties’ respective rights and obligations regarding the terms of sale and the conduct of the sale shall be governed by and interpreted according to the laws of the State of Maryland. If the Trustees are unable to convey the Property as described above, the purchaser(s)’ sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to the refund of the aforementioned deposit, without interest thereon. Upon refund of the deposit to the purchaser(s), the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser(s) shall have no further claim against the Trustees or the Noteholder. The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered for informational purposes only. The Auctioneer, the Noteholder and the Trustees do not make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of this information. Shannon J. Posner Judd Crane J. Patrick Gill Christopher T. Magette, Substitute Trustees For further information, contact: Shannon J. Posner, Esquire Law Offices of Shannon J. Posner, P.A. 909 Ridgebrook Road, Suite 208 Sparks, Maryland 21152 Alex Cooper Auctioneers, Inc. 908 York Road Towson, Maryland 21204 (410) 828-4838 OCD-1/22/3t _________________________________

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 2 DORCHESTER STREET, UNIT 304 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Paul W. Rutter, Jr. and Renette L. Rutter, dated July 3, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4962, Folio 379 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $910,000.00, and an original interest rate of 3.000%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on February 10, 2015 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property being sold is a condominium unit and all common elements appurtenant thereto. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $94,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment.Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward.

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees for the Substitute Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if the Substitute Trustees have filed the appropriate motion with the Court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Randall J. Rolls, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-1/22/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 235 MORGANS CT. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Lloyd M. Collins and Eleanor R. Collins, dated March 25, 2009 and recorded in Liber 5236, folio 30 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 9, 2015 AT 3:15 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 $18,000 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 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2013-36324) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-1/22/3t _________________________________

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 30 DRIFTWOOD LA. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Phillip Morgan Knapp, dated July 12, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4969, folio 371 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 9, 2015 AT 3:16 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 $40,000 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 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges 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 docu-

mentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2013-38015) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-1/22/3t _________________________________ Hofmeister, Breza & Leavers Executive Plaza III 11350 McCormick Rd., Suite 1300 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 410-832-8822

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE 2 COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS USED AS A GYM AND ENCLOSED PARKING Known As WORLD GYM 107 67TH ST. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Purchase Money Deed of Trust from Zeke’s World LLC, dated March 31, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5088, folio 749 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will 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 3, 2015 AT 12:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS thereon situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the Purchase Money Deed of Trust. Tax ID No. 10079519. The property is believed to be improved by two free-standing buildings. The first building contains 8,800± sq. ft. and is used as a gym. The building is believed to consist of the main gym area, reception area, offices, exercise room and locker rooms. The building is believed to be centrally heated and cooled. The second building contains 4,000± sq. ft. and is used for parking. The building is believed to consist of 2 drive-in doors and has 13± parking spaces. The property is believed to be zoned LC-1 (Local Commercial District). Lot size 18,000± sq. ft. The property will be sold in an “as

is” condition and subject to all covenants, conditions, liens, restrictions, easements, agreements and rights-of-way as may affect same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $75,000 will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or certified check, or other form acceptable to the Substitute Trustees in their sole discretion. The deposit must be increased to 10% of the purchase price within 2 business days after the sale, and delivered to the office of the auctioneer in the same form as the initial deposit. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) days of the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) days of ratification, the deposit(s) may be forfeited and the property may be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. Interest to be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from date of sale to date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees in the event the property is purchased by someone other than the holder of the indebtedness. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason, there shall be no abatement of interest. All taxes, ground rent, water, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges, assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses for the property 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. 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. Upon refund of the deposit to purchaser, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claims against the Substitute Trustees. The conveyance of the property by the Substitute Trustees to the purchaser at settlement shall be by Trustees’ Deed without covenants or special warranties. The Substitute Trustees reserve the right to: (1) accept or reject any and all bids and to sell the property in any manner which the Substitute Trustees determines, in their sole discretion, may provide the highest yield to the secured party, (2) modify or waive the requirement for bidders’ deposits and terms of sale and/or settlement, and (3) to withdraw all or any part of the property from the sale prior to acceptance of the final bid. The property will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and without any

recourse, representations or warranties, either express or implied, as to its nature, condition or description. No representations are made as to the property. Neither the Substitute Trustees, nor any other party, make any warranty or representation of any kind or nature regarding the physical condition of, the description of, or title to the property. The property will be sold subject to any violation notices and subject to all conditions, restrictions, easements, covenants, encumbrances, and agreements of record and all terms, conditions, notes, and matters as set forth and described in the Deed of Trust. The purchaser is responsible for, and the property is sold subject to, any environmental matter or condition, whether latent or observable, if any, that may exist at or affect or relate to the property and to any governmental requirements affecting the same. NOTE: The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered for informational purposes only. Neither the auctioneer, the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, the Substitute Trustees nor their agents or attorneys make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of information. PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS ARE URGED TO PERFORM THEIR OWN DUE DILIGENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY PRIOR TO THE FORECLOSURE AUCTION. For additional information, please contact the Substitute Trustees. C. Larry Hofmeister, Jr., Craig B. Leavers, Stephanie H. Hurley, Kaitlin R. Smith, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-1/15/3t _________________________________ Morris|Schneider|Wittstadt, LLC 9409 Philadelphia Road Baltimore, MD 21237 410-284-9600

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 130 BRANCH ST. A/R/T/A 130A BRANCH ST. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Kenneth Southworth, dated May 18, 2009 and recorded in Liber 5273, folio 220 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on FEBRUARY 10, 2015 AT 1:45 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully

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PUBLIC NOTICES described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $35,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within 10 days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser fails to settle within the aforesaid ten (10) days of ratification, the purchaser relinquishes their deposit and the Sub-Trustees may file an appropriate motion with the court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed with the Court in connection with such motion and any Show Cause Order issued by the Court and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper or Order by certified mail and regular mail sent to the address provided by the purchaser and as recorded on the documents executed by the purchaser at the time of the sale. Service shall be deemed effective upon the purchaser 3 days after postmarked by the United States Post Office. It is expressly agreed by the purchaser that actual receipt of the certified mail is not required for service to be effective. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement the deposit shall be forfeited to the Sub-Trustees and all expenses of this sale (including attorney fees and full commission on the gross sales price of the sale) shall be charged against and paid from the forfeited deposit. In the event of resale the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property regardless of any improvements made to the real property. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate of 5.250% per annum from the date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the SubTrustees. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges/assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for the costs of all transfer taxes, documentary stamps and all other costs incident to settlement. Purchaser shall be responsible for physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss from the date of sale forward. The sale is subject to post sale audit by the Noteholder to determine whether the borrower entered into any repayment/forbearance agreement, reinstated or paid off prior to the sale. In any such event the Purchaser agrees that upon notification by the Sub-Trustees of such event the sale is null and void and of no legal effect and the deposit returned without interest. If the Sub-Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or good and marketable title, or the sale is not ratified for any reason

by the Circuit Court including errors made by the Sub-Trustees, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without any interest. Mark H. Wittstadt, et al., Sub. Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-1/22/3t _________________________________ 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 12 45TH ST., UNIT #401 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Francis X. Gartland and Christina W. Gartland, dated November 25, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4589, folio 496 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 30, 2015 AT 2:45 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. 401, in the “Royal Beach Condominium”, Tax ID #10-739071 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 $99,000 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 32841. This property will be sold subject to a 120 day right of redemption by the Internal Revenue Service. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-1/15/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 14005 BARGE ROAD OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Josephine Deitrick Hoffman a/k/a Josephine D. Hoffman, dated November 14, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5173, Folio 513 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $225,016.88, and an original interest rate of 1.610%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Court-

house door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on February 4, 2015 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $22,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment.Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees for the Substitute Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if the Substitute Trustees have filed the appropriate motion with the Court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due

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PUBLIC NOTICES and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Randall J. Rolls, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-1/15/3t _________________________________

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shown on or before the 9th day of February, 2015, provided that a copy of this Notice be inserted in some newspaper in Worcester County once in each of three successive weeks on or before the 2nd day of February, 2015. The Report states the amount of sale to be $302,331.98. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court for Worcester County True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-1/15/3t _________________________________ BUONASSISSI, HENNING & LASH, P.C. 1861 WIEHLE AVENUE, SUITE 300 RESTON, VIRGINIA 20190 (703) 796-1341 RICHARD A. LASH Substitute Trustee, et al, Plaintiffs, v. NINA ALTIERI, Defendant. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-14-001017

NOTICE Notice is hereby issued this 7th D E L U day of January, 2015, that the sale of D E the property in this case, 104 Clam RESCH Shell Road, Ocean City, MD 21842 The Town of Berlin will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers on the following Resolution. Resolution 2014-06 A Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin, a municipal corporation of the State of Maryland, proposing the annexation to the Town of a certain area of land situated and contiguous to and adjoining upon the corporate limits of the Town of Berlin and providing for the conditions and circumstances applicable to the proposed changes in the boundary of the Town of Berlin. OCD-1/8/4t _________________________________ Alba Law Group, P.A., Attorneys 11350 McCormick Road Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600 Mark S. Devan, et al as Substituted Trustees VS. Faye E. Groves Donald T. Groves, Jr. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-14-001202

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 6th day of January, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County that the sale of the property being described in the above-mentioned proceeding, known as 5 East 60th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, and Melissa L. Cassell, Substituted Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be

reported by David A. Rosen, Substitute Trustee, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 9th day of February, 2015, 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 2nd day of February, 2015. The report states the amount of sale to be $158,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-1/15/3t _________________________________ RAYMOND C. SHOCKLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON PA 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15878 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CHARLOTTE M. HEGGIE Notice is given that Linda H. Payne, 14 Hingham Lane, Berlin, MD 21811, was on January 06, 2015 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Charlotte M. Heggie who died on December 29, 2014, 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 6th day of July, 2015. 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. Linda H. Payne Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: January 15, 2015 OCD-1/15/3t _________________________________ THE FISHER LAW GROUP, PLLC 9440 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 350 Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Telephone (301) 599-7700 Jeffrey B. Fisher Virginia S. Inzer William K. Smart Kris Terrill Regan Smith Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Kay Vallee AKA Brenda K Vallee Kay Vallee Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-14-000733

property at 173 Teal Circle, Berlin, MD 21811 (Trustees’ Matter No. 1301536), to be $242,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-1/15/3t _________________________________ THE FISHER LAW GROUP, PLLC 9440 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 350 Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Telephone (301) 599-7700 Jeffrey B. Fisher Doreen A. Strothman Virginia S. Inzer William K. Smart Carletta M. Grier Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. John S. Molloy Kathleen C. Molloy Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-14-001122

NOTICE Notice is hereby given, this 8th day of January, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property in these proceedings, reported by the Substitute Trustees, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 9th day of February, 2015 PROVIDED that a copy of this Notice be inserted in a newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 2nd day of February, 2015. The report states the amount of sale of the property at 511 Sunlight Lane, Condo Unit: 511-2, Berlin, MD 21811 (Trustees’ Matter No. 13-02053), to be $290,225.79. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-1/15/3t _________________________________ 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 5, 2015. 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.

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PUBLIC NOTICES MAJOR CONSTRUCTION MAJOR 1 Blake’s Boatlifts LLC on behalf of Michael Austill Jr. – Request 201502 – Request to install boatlift with associated pilings not to exceed 20 feet channelward. This request also includes two additional pilings on bulkhead and two PWC lifts. This project is located at 10365 New Quay Road, also known as Tax Map 21, Parcel 8, Lot 26, Section A, Block 7, Cape Isle of Wight Subdivision, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 2 Blake’s Boatlifts LLC on behalf of James Staloski – Request 2015-03Request to relocate two pilings to widen boat slip and reinstall existing boatlift not to exceed 17 feet channelward. This project is located at 13032 Wilson Avenue Unit 30, also known as Tax Map 5,Parcel 15, Lot 30, Towns of Nantucket Subdivision, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 3 Hidden Oak Farms LLC for R.G. Murphy on behalf of Bradford Ott – Request 2015-04 – Request to construct a 3’x10’ walkway and install a 6’x115’ pier with a 10’x20’ platform not to exceed 125 feet channelward. This request also includes installation of a boatlift and two PWC lifts with associated pilings. This project is located at 521 Tidewater Cove, also known as Tax Map 21,Parcel 239, Section 17, Lot 75, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. OCD-1/22/2t _________________________________ THE FISHER LAW GROUP, PLLC 9440 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 350 Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Telephone (301) 599-7700 Jeffrey B. Fisher Virginia S. Inzer William K. Smart Carletta M. Grier Regan Smith Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Christina A. Tilghman Daniel C. Tilghman Joshua C. Tilghman Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-14-000673

NOTICE Notice is hereby given, this 8th day of January, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property in these proceedings, reported by the Substitute Trustees, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 9th day of February, 2015 PROVIDED that a copy of this Notice be inserted in a newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 2nd day of February, 2015. The report states the amount of sale of the property at 5464 Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 (Trustees’ Matter No. 13-02317), to be

$74,994.88. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-1/15/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. YORAM ASOULIN SIGALIT ASOULIN 9815 Stephen Decatur Highway, Unit #29 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-14-001353

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 14th day of January, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 9815 Stephen Decatur Highway, Unit #29, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 16th day of February, 2015, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 9th day of February, 2015. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $175,675.25. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-1/22/3t _________________________________ Harold B. Gordy 11047 Racetrack Road Berlin, Maryland 21842 COCONUT MALORIE RESORT TIME-SHARE OWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff v. ELAINA ANAZCO and EDGAR D. ANAZCO. et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-14-1462

NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, this 16th day of January, 2015, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Harold B. Gordy, Jr.,

Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 16th day of February, 2015, provided a copy of this Order is published in Ocean City Digest, a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once a week in three (3) successive weeks, before the 9th day of February, 2015. The Report states the amounts of the sales of the respective timeshares in the Coconut Malorie Resort Condominium in Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland to be the following: Unit Week Sale Price 513 46 $100.00 513 45 $100.00 402 12 $100.00 512 17 $100.00 315 17 $100.00 418 44 $100.00 217 15 $100.00 315 50 $100.00 210 09 $100.00 312 06 $100.00 105 48 $100.00 109 12 $100.00 502 09 $100.00 216 47 $100.00 205 08 $100.00 418 14 $100.00 514 08 $100.00 317 52 $100.00 412 14 $100.00 104 08 $100.00 Susan R. Braniecki Clerk True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-1/22/3t _________________________________ 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. George M. Straka aka George J. Straka Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C14001211

NOTICE ORDERED, this 22nd day of January, 2015 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 8 Ensign Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 23rd day of February, 2015 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 16th day of February, 2015, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $119,109.51. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-1/29/3t _________________________________ Samuel White, PC 5040 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 120 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 JOHN E. DRISCOLL, III, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. JASON C. HENSLEY Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil Action No. 23C14001360

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 21st day of January, 2015 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 1318 Ocean Parkway, Berlin, MD 21811, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 23rd day of February, 2015, provided a copy of this NOTICE be published at least once a week in each of three successive weeks in some newspaper of general circulation published in said County once before the 16th day of February, 2015. The report states the amount of sale to be $348,529.07. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-1/29/3t _________________________________ Samuel White, PC 5040 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 120 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 JOHN E. DRISCOLL, III, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. CYNTHIA A. SPENCER Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil Action No. 23C14001090

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PUBLIC NOTICES The report states the amount of sale to be $190,261.37. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD CD-1/29/3t _________________________________ BUONASSISSI, HENNING & LASH, P.C. 1861 WIEHLE AVENUE, SUITE 300 RESTON, VIRGINIA 20190 (703) 796-1341 RICHARD A. LASH Substitute Trustee, et al, Plaintiffs, v. MELVA W. FOWLER, et al., Defendants. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-000835

NOTICE Notice is hereby issued this 21st day of January, 2015, that the sale of the property in this case, 10121 Godspeed Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842 reported by Richard E. Kelly, Substitute Trustee, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 23rd day of February, 2015, 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 16th day of February, 2015. The report states the amount of sale to be $234,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-1/29/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Kenneth Savitz 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Tommie G. Morrison 104 Austin Circle Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C14000955

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 20th day of January, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 104 Austin Circle, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported, will be ratified and con-

firmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 23rd day of February, 2015, 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 16th day of February, 2015. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $139,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-1/29/3t _________________________________

BID NOTICE Vehicle Vending Franchise The Mayor and Council for the Town of Ocean City is accepting sealed bids for the Vehicle Vending Franchise. Eligible bids must meet the criteria set forth in the Vehicle Vending Franchise Ordinance found in the Code for the Town of Ocean City. A copy of this ordinance is included in the bid packet. Bid Packets are available for download at www.oceancitymd.gov. The highest bidder shall be granted the exclusive and sole right to sell prepared food, from a motorized vehicle on certain public streets within municipal limits. The term of the franchise shall be for four years. There shall be only one franchise and one franchise operator. Such franchise and operator are limited to a maximum of six (6) trucks or vehicles, which must be motorized and must meet all standards of the State Health Department. All bids shall contain the following: 1. A cashier’s or certified check in the amount of eighty percent (80%) of the first year’s bid amount; 2. A signed statement from the Operator authorizing the Mayor and Council to make inquiry of personal background to determine financial and credit worthiness. The successful bidder shall obtain, at the operator’s own expense, comprehensive automobile liability insurance coverage pursuant to the Vehicle Vending Franchise Ordinance. Such insurance coverage shall name the Mayor and City Council as additional insured, and a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage shall be furnished to the Mayor and City Council by the operator and be approved by the City Clerk of Ocean City before the operator engages in the selling of food items from any public ways. The City Manager must receive your bid by Monday, February 9, 2015 at 11:00 p.m. Late bids are subject to rejection. Address your bid to: City Manager’s Office - VEHICLE VENDING BID, Town of Ocean City, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

Should you have any questions, please contact City Clerk Kelly Allmond at 410-289-8842 for questions. OCD-1/29/2t _________________________________

public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD

NOTICE

Thursday, February 12th, 2015 At 2:00 PM

OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2015 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m. Case No. 15-4, on the lands of Coastal Venture Properties, LLC, requesting a special exception to construct four neighborhood retail and service establishments on a single lot, each up to 5,000 square feet of gross floor area, associated with a proposed commercial development in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3) and ZS 1-209(c)(1), located on the northerly side of Cathage Road, east of MD Route 589 (Racetrack Road), Tax Map 16, Parcel 24, Lot 2, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 15-5, on the application of Mark Cropper, Esquire, on the lands of Robert and Donna Cannon, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback on a minor collector highway from 50 feet to 11 feet (an encroachment of 39 feet) associated with a proposed single-family dwelling on a non-conforming lot of record in the R-3 Multi-Family Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-207(b)(2), ZS 1305(b) and ZS 1-326, located on the northerly side of MD Route 707 (Old Bridge Road), approximately 1,825 feet east of Golf Course Road, Tax Map 27, Parcel 261, Lot 21A, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-1/29/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, “Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that

A request has been submitted to install one (1) boatlift, two (2) PWC lifts and one (1) davit with all associated poles. Maximum channelward extension of 24’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 195 Jamestown Rd Unit 2 Parcel # 3953A-2 -0 -0116332303 in the Town of Ocean City, MD. Applicant: Hidden Oak Farms LLC Owner: Ames, Robert & Patricia PW15-113 A request has been submitted to install a 6’ x 25’ parallel dock, with a 6’ x 24’ pier attached and one (1) boatlift and one (1) PWC lift with all associated poles. Maximum channelward extension of 29’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 505 Edgewater Ave Unit A Parcel # 4120-10-44-0 -0110-358566 in the Town of Ocean City, MD. Applicant: Hidden Oak Farms LLC Owner: Marshall Michael P PW15-114 A request has been submitted to install one (1) boatlift grated over with all associated poles. Maximum channelward of 35’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 623 B Bay Shore Dr Parcel # 5276 -600B-0 -0112-327164 in the Town of Ocean City, MD. Applicant: Hidden Oak Farms LLC Owner: Nguyen, David D PW15-115 A request has been submitted to install a boatlift with associated poles; install a 15.5”x 30’ aluminum catwalk within confines of boatlift with a channelward of 35ft. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 49 Harbour Island CM. Parcel # 3486 -49-0-0111-405599 in the Town of Ocean City, MD. Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction c/o Permit Ink Owner: William & Susanne Luddy PW15-116 A request has been submitted to extend existing finger pier and square off to 20ft channelward aligning with existing slips; remove existing floating dock and replace with 12’ x 18’ floating dock with tide managers, per manufacturers recommendations. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 205 125th St Slip 433 Parcel # 6060A-D433-0 -0116-382017 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction c/o Permit Ink Owner: Freeze, James & Elizabeth PW15-117 A request has been submitted to install a 4’ x 24’ perpendicular pier and install four (4) mooring piles. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 301 A 17th ST Parcel # 3342 -42-0 -0111041546 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. Applicant: Dale Withers Owner: Rosenblit, Robert & Basle, George PW15-118

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PUBLIC NOTICES Board of Port Wardens BLAKE MCGRATH, CHAIRMAN VALERIE GASKILL, ATTORNEY OCD-1/29/2t _________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Pest Control Services Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting sealed bids for Pest Control Services for several County-owned and leased buildings located throughout Worcester County for a period of two years. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, February 9, 2015 in the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Pest Control Services" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Kenneth J. Whited, Maintenance Superintendent, at kenwhited@co.worcester.md.us or at 410-632-3766. OCD-1/29/1t _________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Refuse Collection Service Worcester County Government Facilities The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the service of refuse collection from twenty-two (22) County facilities located throughout the County for a period of two (2) years. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Call: 410-723-6397 ~ Fax: 410-723-6511 or E-mail: legals@oceancitytoday.net

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Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 or may be obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, February 9, 2015 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Refuse Collection Bid" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. Bids which are not in exact compliance with the instructions to bidders or which are not provided on the schedules included in the specification package may be rejected. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Kenneth J. Whited, Maintenance Superintendent, at kenwhited@co.worcester.md.us or at 410-632-3766. OCD-1/29/1t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(1) requesting a special use exception to allow a temporary hospitality tent to be located in the parking lot during several upcoming events including Bike Week, Cruiser Week, St. Patrick’s Day Festival, and Craft Beer Event; and pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) for a partial waiver of required parking during these events. The site of the

request is described as an unnumbered lot of the Isle of Wight Plat, further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway and on the south side of 56th Street, and known locally as 5509 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: OCEAN CITY BREWING COMPANY (BZA 2424 #15-09400001) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-1/29/2t _________________________________

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015 at 7:00 pm Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 5, Conditional Uses, a request has been filed under the provisions of Section 110-544, Uses permitted by Conditional Use in the SC-1, Shopping Center District, to permit a portion of the existing establishment to engage in brewing, similar to other manufacturing and wholesale establishments referenced herein. The site of the request is described as within the 45th Street Shopping Village, Land Unit 4, 4.72 acs., 45th and 46th Street Land Condominium Plats, further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway between 44th and 46th Streets, and specifically located at 4435 Coastal Highway in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: OCEAN TAP, LLC (AVRAHAM, DAVID & PROSPER SIBONY, PRINCIPLES) (FILE #15-12100002) at 7:15 pm To consider amending the Zoning Code, Article V, Division 1, Section 110-884, outdoor display of merchandise standards for properties fronting on Atlantic Avenue (Boardwalk), to change or modify the minimum standards for display. APPLICANT: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION (FILE #15-14100001) Please go to www.oceancitymd.gov to access the full text of the proposed code amendments. Any inquiries please contact Blaine Smith, Zoning Administrator, at 410-289-8944 and bsmith@oceancitymd.gov; or Kay

Stroud, Zoning Analyst, at 410-2898859 and kstroud@oceancitymd.gov. No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing. Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairman announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates. For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM E. ESHAM, III, ATTORNEY OCD-1/29/2t _________________________________ Town of Berlin

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION February 04, 2015 – 5:30 PM Berlin Town Hall – Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Agenda Adoption 3. Approval of Minutes: 4. Election of Chairman & Vice Chairman 5. Claudia Nicholls- State Farm new signage 6. Comments from the Public 7. Comments from Staff 8. Comments from the Commissioners 9. Comments from the Chairman 10. Adjournment

Any persons having questions about the above-referenced meeting or any persons needing special accommodations should contact Dave Engelhart at 410-641-4143. Written materials in alternate formats for persons with disabilities are made available upon request. TTY users dial 7-1-1 in the State of Maryland or 1-800-735-2258 outside Maryland. OCD-1/29/1t _________________________________

NOTICE Town of Ocean City, Maryland Public Works Pole Barn Bulkhead Materials The Town of Ocean City is seeking bids from vendors to provide Materials for the Public Works Pole Barn Bulkhead Replacement that will be in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the Public Works Pole Barn Bulkhead Materials may be obtained from the Town

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PUBLIC NOTICES of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing Purchasing Associate, Nicholas Rice, at nrice@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6643 during normal business hours, or via the Town’s website, http://oceancitymd.gov/oc/ departments/finance/procurement/# tab-1420746537421-3-4. Vendors are responsible for checking this website regarding this bid prior to submitting their Completed Bid Documents. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. Sealed Completed Bid Documents are due no later than Friday, February 6th at 2:00 p.m. at which time they will be opened and read aloud in the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department, located at 204 65th Street, Bldg. A, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Late Completed Bid Document will not be accepted. Minority business vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the Public Works Pole Barn Bulkhead Materials. Catrice Parsons Procurement Manager Town of Ocean City, Maryland OCD-1/29/1t _________________________________ RAYMOND C. SHOCKLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON PA 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15894 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DAVID RUSSELL KLINE Notice is given that Steven L. Schlegel, 8404 Tindley Road, Neward, MD 21841, was on January 20, 2015 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of David Russell Kline who died on January 15, 2015, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 20th day of July, 2015. 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

NOTICE The Mayor and City Council, a public community transit service provider in Ocean City, Maryland, is offering the opportunity for a public hearing to provide citizens a forum to present views on the following proposals: FY 2016 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 sixteen (16) 40’ heavy duty buses Replace two (2) ADA para transit vans Replace seven (7) 35’ heavy duty buses with 40’ heavy duty buses Preventative maintenance and repairs to include parts and labor for rolling stock Replace parking lot light fixtures with LED retrofit energy efficient units Purchase three (3) currency counters Preventative maintenance and repair contract to include parts and labor for the Bus Wash Facility* Purchase a camera operating platform, cameras and maintenance thereof for the interior of our rolling stock Remove the blacktop in the two transit lanes at the south end Transit Center and replace with concrete Purchase three (3) complete man doors units for the north and east side of the bus barn Purchase training materials to meet FTA/MTA guidelines Preventative maintenance and repair contract to include parts and labor for Bus Barn overhead doors Replace twenty five (25) benches at three (3) of our transit centers at $1,200 each TOTAL COST CAPITAL REQUEST: (*Line item and total cost reviewed 1-21-15)

TOTAL $7,264,000 $136,226 $3,178,000 $600,000 $90,000 $6,000 $48,000 $500,000 $122,000 $3,000 $6,500 $20,000 $30,000 $12,003,726*

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 6, 2015. Requests for a Public Hearing and/or other written comments should be sent to the following address and clearly marked “Public Hearing Comments”: Ocean City Transportation 204 65th Street, Building E Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Written comments can also be emailed to: gthornes@oceancitymd.gov . In the event it is requested, a Public Hearing will be held on: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 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 6, 2015. OCD-1/15/4t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. STEVEN L. SCHLEGEL Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by

personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: January 29, 2015 OCD-1/29/3t _________________________________ DANIEL K. TREGONING ESQ DANIEL K. TREGONING, P.C. 352 WEST PATRICK STREET FREDERICK, MD 21701

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15895 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF PAUL E. GORMAN

Notice is given that Michael R. Gorman, 10704 Pheasant Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871, was on January 20, 2015 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Paul E. Gorman who died on December 28, 2014, 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 20th day of July, 2015. Any person having a claim

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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 decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 R. GORMAN 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 29, 2015 OCD-1/29/3t _________________________________

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pointed Linda DeCarlo, 1403 Spruce Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Kathleen Bendistis who died on November 06, 2013 domiciled in Delaware, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is George A. Brancati whose address is 115 Dennis Drive, Elkton, MD 21921. 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 decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. LINDA DECARLO Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: January 29, 2015 OCD-1/29/3t _________________________________

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Tour gone, so it’s on with local events With the Dew Tour heading for parts unknown this summer as it revamps how and where it stages its summer competitions, the inevitable questions are how much economic impact the resort will feel and what’s to be done about it? The direct financial ramifications of the tour’s departure probably won’t be that serious, as the resort’s visitor population has remained relatively stable that time of year regardless of what might have been taking place. Boardwalk retailers are likely to feel the pinch that week, but the lodging industry isn’t going slip by any great amount. The real hit will be indirect, as Ocean City loses that free television exposure and whatever increase in market share it might have generated for the resort. As for how city officials should respond to the tour’s exit, there isn’t much that can be done except to continue to focus on locally-produced events and attractions that also draw crowds to the beach. That said, the council’s consideration of TEAM Production’s request for a

longer-term contract for its summer fireworks-laser shows on the beach might be more cautious that it should be. The council agreed to a two-year contract with an opt-out clause after the first year, which by any other name is still a one-year deal. That’s because, in the council’s words, it wants to be sure that TEAM’s program continues to be fresh and exciting. That, however, begs the question why any vendor would want to reinvest part of one year’s proceeds to make a program new and exciting in the next year if there’s no guarantee that it will exist? It’s a simple situation. Either this program works for Ocean City or it doesn’t and either the council wants to keep it or not. Understandably, the council doesn’t want anyone to ride along on its money without continuing to earn it. Still, there must be some level of trust involved or staging the show won’t be worth it to the production company in the long run. As for the Dew Tour, all that anyone can says is thanks, it was a great ride.

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The blizzard that wasn’t

By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher At some point in recent years, snow became the great feared enemy and forecasts morphed from normal weather reports into posters for 1950s horror movies. “Run! Hide! It’s The Attack of the 50-Foot Snow Storm! Aghhhhhhh!” Contrary to what’s being said about the erroneous forecast from the National Weather Service, I blame The Weather Channel, which has sought to increase its viewerBy ship by going beyond telling Stewart us what the weather will probbe to become the “Hug Dobson ably Your Children and Kiss Your Butt Goodbye Channel.” “Portions of the Eastern Seaboard will experience two to four inches overnight … OF FROGS AND LOCUSTS! Also, if you hear a knock at the door, don’t open it, because it could be the devil. Aghhhhhhhh! Back to you, Jim.” “No sign of Satan yet or the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, for that matter, but I’m standing outside in my cool Columbia storm gear, while the frog and locust plows are standing by.” Although the Weather Service apologized for missing the mark on the “Paralyzing, Crippling Storm,” it never used those words to describe the 2015 blizzard that didn’t happen as predicted. Its people are weather nerds who, in getting it right about 85 percent of the time, don’t say things like that. They said “the ingredients were coming together for a historic blizzard,” not crippling or paralyzing or stock up on flints, steel and dry moss blizzard so you can start a fire in the cave where you’ll end up living after this bad motorscooter piledrives your sorry posterior into frosty oblivion.

If Bing Crosby were alive today, and that would be interesting because he’d be about 150 or something, he would have to revise the lyrics to “White Christmas,” when snow was considered nice to look at, fun to play in and generally benign. “I’m dreaming of a paralyzing, crippling White Christmas of historic proportions, just like the ones I used to know.” When was it, exactly, that we became so afraid of what formerly normal weather forecasters used to report cheerfully? “And we could see six to 12 inches of the white stuff today and tonight. Ha-ha, no school tomorrow, kids!” You know those days are over when your hear urgent storm preparation advice from the Weather Channel that includes – and I’m not kidding – “Designate a spot in your home to keep warm clothes.” Wow. Who would ever think of digging out their warm clothes in the winter? No doubt millions of frantic families tore through their domiciles looking for just the right place to keep these critical belongings. “Say, wait a minute! How about we keep them in the … yeah, that’s it … the closet where they’ve been hanging since November? Problem solved.” I don’t particularly like snow, it being cold, which I like even less, but I’m not building a snow-bomb shelter because I fear that a snowstorm will bring about the end of civilization and there I’d be stuck above ground having to fight off blank-eyed hordes of snow zombies. In the meantime, if Dean Martin were alive today, which would be interesting because he’d be old but a lot younger than Bing Crosby, he have to revise the lyrics to “Let It Snow.” Oh the weather is paralyzing We’re over-analyzing, We’ll be dead like Bing, you know, Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

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COUNTY BRIEFS (Jan. 30, 2015) The Worcester County Commissioners discussed the following issues during their Jan. 20 meeting.

Excursion train

First look at redesigned K-Coast Shop will expand into two nearby parcels once parking issue resolved (Jan. 30, 2015) Plans to redevelop the 79th Street K-Coast property into a larger shopping center are depicted in this rendering. The project received a favor-

able review from the city planning commission, although it is currently short two required parking spaces and will need to be re-reviewed before construction can begin. The project will occupy the lot of the current K-Coast store, as well the two land parcels adjacent. The former Senor Cigar’s store was de-

molished last year in anticipation of new construction. K-Coast also recently acquired the small house to the south, which will be torn down to make way as well. The new facility will be roughly 7,800 square feet on two floors, with two retail stores, an upstairs office, and a two-story bar/restaurant space.

The commissioners approved funding for the Phase II study of the excursion train proposed to connect Berlin and Snow Hill. This study will offer a detailed business plan and an economic impact analysis that includes financial information on infrastructure. Stone Consulting will complete the next-phase study at a cost of about $20,000.No date was given for the study’s delivery. Berlin will contribute $5,000, the Maryland Delaware Railroad will pay $5,000, Snow Hill will contribute $3,000 and the Worcester County Economic Development department will pay the balance of $7,317.

Census blocks Though there is no guarantee it will comply, the county will ask the Census Bureau to change the borders of the census blocks in Ocean Pines so the borders of the neighborhood will be represented more accurately. The change will allow for more complete analysis and statistical data as well as lead to more complete numbers for election purposes.

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