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STILL ASSESSING Even though there’s an estimate of how much it will cost to repair Ocean City’s battered beach following the January nor’easter, the Army Corps of Engineers continues to evaluate the damage as well as the possible effects of continuing tidal actions, which could help some with restoration before actual work begins. In the meantime, Ocean City continues its tally of damages to private property. Top photo: Joe Reed, Levee Safety Program manager and civil engineer, does a post-storm assessment on Jan. 27. Story on Page 3
By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Feb. 12, 2016) Under existing law, a bomb threat called in from Wicomico to a residence in Somerset concerning a Worcester school could be prosecuted in two of the three places mentioned, but not the one forced to respond to the warning. That could change under legislation co-sponsored by Delegates Mary Beth Carozza (R-38B) and Charles Otto (R38A). The bill, HB 121, would allow any of the three counties to prosecute.
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According to the State Office of Legislative Services, existing law provides for a crime committed by electronic means or via telephone may be prosecuted in the originating county or where the threat was received, but not the county where the threat was directed. Previous versions of the new bill were introduced in 2013 and 2014 and See BILL Page 6
Hooray, ‘the $85,305 event’ has June slot Formally known as Ravens Beach Bash, it should generate somewhere around that, according to new form
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Feb. 12, 2016) For non-football fans or supporters of other NFL teams, the Baltimore Ravens Beach is just another Ocean City event, another parade and another party. The thing is, though, when the Beach Bash takes
place over the June 2-4 weekend, it will put about $85,305 into the resort’s economy, which isn’t bad for a couple of days’ work in the early part of June. That number comes courtesy of the city’s Special Events Department, which has produced a way to quantify what each private event would mean financially to Ocean City — and whether it’s worth supporting. When the City Council approved the event last week, it was aided by the department’s new “private event at a glance” form, which is now a part of the special event application and vetting process.
According to the form, the Beach Bash also will generate an estimated $2,744 in room tax from the nearly $61,000 spent on lodging, another $81 from taxes on food and beverage spending of $16,195 and $163 in amusement taxes from spending of about $8,142. The “private event at a glance” document also breaks down the return on Ocean City’s investment through three key factors: tax revenue, how the event fits the resort’s time frame and its effect on tourism. Also part of the calculation is the impact See NEW Page 5
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Initial estimates of 50-year winter nor’easter $21 million Resort, county, state, Army Corps of Engineers join in shore replenishment efforts
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 12, 2016) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers first appraisal of Ocean City’s beach damage from last months brutal nor’easter indicates about 880,000 cubic yards of sand was swept away by high tides and heavy surf, with $21 million the early cost estimate for repairs. Chris Gardner, public affairs specialist with the Army Corps, said final figures couldn’t be calculated until further work is completed, including potential assistance from Mother Nature. He said the Corps just completed a beach survey last December, and with fresh comparison data on hand, feels the volume of sand displaced figure should be fairly accurate. At the same time, he cautioned that number could adjust downward if the tides gradually return sand taken from the beach. “We had folks do some surveys on the ground,” he said. “This was a pretty extreme storm.” Gardner said the vicious weather on Jan. 23, is being classified as a 50-year storm. This means there is a two percent chance of a storm of comparable intensity occurring in any given year. Meanwhile, Ocean City government continues to calculate the storm’s financial toll on the resort, Jessica Waters, Ocean City communications manager, said. “The Army Corps conducted an initial damage assessment to the beach, however, the actual overall damage, including property, is still being collected by our emergency department,” she said. While the repair costs are substantial, Waters said that the city’s longterm partnership with the county, state and Army Corps to renourish the beaches prevented that figure from being 10 times greater. “What is truly amazing is that the assessment for damages prevented, due to the beach replenishment proj-
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New event applications can model attendees’ spending
meeting. “It also assumes that amuseContinued from Page 1 on traffic, need for Public Works De- ment costs remain at the same perpartment services and how costs can centage.” Monetary value aside, the docube recovered. “It’s not an exact science – it’s a ment also measures department opinforecast for the potential revenue for ions in neat percentages rather than the town,” said Special Event Superin- asking officials to write responses in tendent Frank Miller. “It’s subjective the event application. The Special Events department and based on non-factual perspective from the organizer and departmental sends 15 questions to various department heads, ranging from traffic imopinions.” Miller had designed the “event at a pact to value to the city. Department glance” document after it was approved heads answer on a scale of one to 10, in November. After some fine-tuning, with more weight given to the responthe document is part of the process and der’s area of expertise. “For example, in risk to town the the Ravens Beach Bash’s just happened risk manager would to be one of the first have the heaviest events to use the ‘I’d love to see how much money weight. The opinform. ions of the police In the new appliwe will hopefully make’ cation process, or- Councilwoman Mary Knight dpeartment and fire ganizers must marshal would also be weighted. The reestimate the number of participants, spectators and those sponses can increase in weight by 5 percent, capping out at 20 percent,” that will stay overnight. “Using the Economic and Fiscal Im- Miller said. The “event at a glance” form also pact of the Convention Center study done in 2014, there has been a cost av- provides a possible discount of 20 pererage associated with each person spent cent towards equipment and labor. per day. We can use that model to cal- The maximum discount an event could culate tax receipts and costs,” Miller receive is 30 percent. All these factors – monetary estisaid during the Tourism Commission mates, department opinion and fees – Monday at the convention center. The information can also be broken are averaged to measure a return of indown by participants, attendees, em- vestment percentage. Using a scale of 1.1 to 100 percent, the result indicates ployees and exhibitors. For example, the Ravens Beach the event’s positive effect on Ocean City. “Right now, we’ve been seeing Bash, located at the Clarion’s Beach Bar and Grill and beach property, will events with this calculation around 40 draw a crowd of about 1,100 people percent,” Miller said. “We’ve seen one in the 60s so far.” and produce about 877 room nights. The commission, and through it the Those numbers drive all the financial projections. However, there are full council, have embraced the finansome shortcomings with the model cial snapshot as a better way to detersince it was designed for the convention mine the value of an event instead of relying on instinct and a pile of reports. center, and is using set prices in 2014. “I love to see how much money we “The model assumes that food and beverage value is constant per person,” will hopefully make,” Councilwoman Miller said during the commission Mary Knight said.
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By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Feb. 12, 2016) Stephen Decatur High, Stephen Decatur Middle and Snow Hill High schools were disrupted Tuesday afternoon after computer-generated phone calls making bomb threats resumed for the first time since late January. In a prepared statement, Superintendent Dr. Jerry Wilson said students had not been evacuated, as they had previously, but “secured in place.” “It is important to note that any threat received is individually evaluated to ensure our schools respond in the safest, most effective manner under the circumstances,” Wilson wrote. All three schools were cleared by law enforcement investigators about an hour later, according to time codes on school social media posts. In January, an increasing number of robocall threats culminated in a districtwide evacuation of all schools and the board of education office in
Newark. The call warned of explosives placed in each school and the administration offices. Schools were closed early that day. In an apparent separate instance, a single threat made by an individual caller against Stephen Decatur High School resulted in the arrest of a juvenile. The minor has been charged with arson/threat and disturbing school activities or personnel and was remanded to the Lower Eastern Shore Children’s Center in Salisbury. State’s attorney Beau Oglesby said his office had not yet formed an opinion on whether or not to charge the juvenile as an adult, and the decision ultimately rests with the juvenile court. “We are waiting on answers to questions centered on the services provided at the juvenile level and comparing that to what is offered at the adult level, and taking into account juvenile service’s opinion,” Oglesby said. A decision is expected within 30 days, he said.
Bill would allow additional venue for prosecuting threats Continued from Page 1 championed by then-Delegate Mike McDermott, which ultimately failed. The argument for passing the new version, introduced on Jan. 20 by Carozza, Otto and eight others, is bolstered by January’s rash of bomb threats made by computer-generated phone calls all along the eastern seaboard. “We made a strong case and displayed a sense of urgency,” Carozza said. “We had a very impressive lineup of law enforcement, the state’s attorneys for Worcester and Wicomico counties and former Del. McDermott” plus school officials, members of parents’ organizations and others for the hearing, she continued. “I don’t understand why we don’t have this,” State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby said. “It makes perfect and
common sense.” Because, Oglesby said of the above scenario, Worcester County would have dedicated the resources, experienced the emotional impact and responded to the threat. It should have a seat at the table when it comes time to prosecute apprehended offenders. “We’re not adding 20 years onto the sentence — this doesn’t change the game. There is one best place to prosecute this kind of crime, and it’s the one with the most skin in the game,” Oglesby said. Determining where that place is would be up to the individual state’s attorneys in a meeting held before prosecution begins, Oglesby said. “The series of bomb threats we’ve recently experienced underscores the need for an additional tool — that’s how we presented this,” Carozza said.
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Two killed as SUV crashes into propane trailer in Bishopville Substantial delays reported on Route 113; trailer had recently offloaded cargo
By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Feb. 12, 2016) Both the driver and passenger of a 2015 Mercedes SUV were pronounced dead by medical personnel as they arrived at the scene of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Route 113 and Bishopville Road on Friday morning. According to a Maryland State Police statement, Jason Blevins, 40, and Margaret Adams, 38, both from Delaware, were killed at 11:07 a.m. when their vehicle ran a red light at the intersection and collided with a Peterbilt tractor-trailer that had recently offloaded liquid propane. Route 113, a major north-south artery in Worcester County, was closed for about eight hours due to the crash, reconstruction and hazardous material cleanup. Traffic from the four-lane highway was forced down a series of two-lane back road detours because of the accident. The Mercedes struck the control panel of the trailer located just be-
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Berlin man found not guilty of abuse charges BB gun mishandling key to case, ‘irreconcilable’ stories lead to Burke’s exoneration
By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Feb. 12, 2016) William Burke, 38, of Berlin faced 10 charges, including second-degree assault, second-degree child abuse and reckless endangerment stemming from a series of incidents involving former live-in girlfriend, Lauren Blevins, and her children but was acquitted of all counts Wednesday afternoon by Judge Richard Bloxom in Worcester County Circuit Court.
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Comcast Business phone system rings up city savings some savings over what we are currently paying for maintenance of the current system. Comcast was the extremely economical choice for the city needs.” When the city sheds the existing By Katie Tabeling system, the resort will also be dropStaff Writer (Feb. 12, 2016) By updating the ping $73,680 in maintenance fees, out-of-date telephone system in its according to the information ingovernment offices, Ocean City could cluded in the presentation. The Comcast system will also eliminate save $177,080 this year in calls. That’s the estimate from the city’s services like long-distance, Verizon procurement office and why the City messaging, and the trunk line exCouncil voted Tuesday to award the pense that add up to the remaining bid for a new “voice over Internet $103,400. Officials started looking for a new protocol” (VoIP) telephone system to phone system last March, when it was Comcast Business for $83,854.15. The Comcast VoIP setup transmits announced that the provider of the city’s decade-old calls via an Intergear would stop net network ‘Installation work could be done offering support rather than over traditional phone in a best-case scenario in 90 days, this June. The city’s Inlines. The new the worst case is that it will be formation Techcommunications done by the end of the year. nology team put network will reComcast has to go through an together a phone place the system that was installed assessment and see what’s needed committee and began soliciting in 2005 and reto update each system’ bids last summer. quired keeping Procurement Manager Bids were closed telephone hardCatrice Parsons in late June with ware on site. The 22 companies new approach also will necessitate upgrading the submitting offers. “It was very time intensive. Readphones themselves. “Installation work could be done ing through the proposals, evaluating in a best-case scenario in 90 days, the them based on the evaluation criteworst case is that it will be done by ria….[reaching] the best and finals the end of the year. Comcast has to go took eight months,” Parsons said. In those eight months, city officials through an assessment and see what’s needed to update each sys- had whittled those prospects to seven tem,” said procurement manager companies. The companies that were short-listed made in-person presenCatrice Parsons. Approximately 600 city phones tations to officials, allowing them to could need to be replaced, but the new narrow the list to three prospects. After conducting site visits with phones would be mobile to allow flexibility and could be programed for in- the three remaining companies – dividual caller ID. The new phones Comcast Business, Business Informawould be provided free of charge, but tion Group and IPC Technologies – Ocean City will be paying $10,986 per the phone committee unanimously selected Comcast. month for 60 months of phone use. Ocean City will need to upgrade As expensive as that might sound, the update will eliminate the current the network switches at each facility to convert to the new system. Those operation’s typical fees. “There are some services that will upgrades alone will cost $74,000. no longer be needed, due to the new Comcast also will be charging a onesystem,” Parsons said. “There’s also time fee of $9,854.
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City council to hold second reading over roof pitch issue Councilmembers examine proposed height increase of 2 feet for mobile homes
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Feb. 12, 2016) In contrast to the acrimonious debates between parties presenting their cases to the Planning and Zoning Commission, there was little public comment Monday when the City Council agreed to send an ordinance allowing an increase in the pitch of roofs in a Mobile Home zone to first reading. The council opened the formal discussion three weeks after Ocean City’s Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on changing the building code change to increase the allowable roof pitch in Mobile Home districts to a 9-inch rise in elevation per foot. That translates to 37-degree roof pitch. Currently, roofs on these residences sit at a 7-inch rise in elevation, or a 30.25-degree pitch. Councilman Wayne Hartman was the sole council member that asked Smith questions on the proposed ordinance – and all questions focused on residence aesthetics. According to Zoning Administrator Blaine Smith, the rooflines would
have to run parallel to the length of the house. Residences in the five MH districts range in width from 16 to 25 feet. “That amendment to the zoning code was made years ago to avoid a teepee roof. This new ordinance would not interfere with that,” Smith said. Hartman said that if residents of a 24-foot-wide home did take the 9/12 pitch, they could potentially have a 9foot-high roof and an 8-foot-high wall. “Aesthetically, you try and balance the roof and wall height. Could there be something to break up the roof line, like dormers?” Hartman asked. Smith said that there was only one Mobile Home district that banned dormers — Montego Bay — and that homeowners could have a potential 17-foot tall wall, measured from grade and complying with FEMA’s allocations for base flood elevation. “What it does appearance-wise is give the house a Cape Cod design,” Smith said. “What does make it peculiar is that some mobile houses can be 60-feet long. It’s unusual for a Cape Cod, but it gives more space. It’s also more livable.” The proposed code change would apply to all mobile home zones in See PROPOSED Page 14
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Continued from Page 13 Ocean City, offering owners there the opportunity to raise their roofs two feet. However, if the standards listed in the deed covenants are stricter than what’s listed in the municipal code, residences would have to defer to neighborhood standards. Board members of the Montego Bay Civic Association prompted the commission to revise the code, according to Smith. As a homeowners association, Montego Bay enforces a set of rules through deed covenants. In 2010, the city changed the MH building code to allow habitation under sloped roofs. That gave mobile home developments the option to create habitable spaces on the second-floor space. A 9/12 pitch would be better for habituation in a 24-foot-wide unit, according to Smith. The commission also decided that the new roof pitch would add to homeowner’s comfort and the neighborhood’s appearance. Montego Bay residents are still divided on the opportunity to create larger residences – and are not shy about letting Ocean City know where they stand. During the Jan. 20 public hearing, two residents voiced their support of the raised pitch and two residents spoke against it. Montego Bay put the roof pitch issue to a community vote before the Planning and Zoning Commission started weighing in. While the vote closes in April, there are about 1,000 votes supporting the pitch increase in the 1,500-lot neighborhood, according to Councilman Doug Cymek. “I did hear from Mike Donnelly, [president of the Montego Bay civic association] and he said that the board is in support of this going to reading,” Cymek said.
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 12, 2016) Fundraising to complete work on Dance of the Dolphins Plaza at Route 90 and Coastal Highway is entering the final stretch, but opportunities remain to be forever associated with the massive bronze sculpture that welcomes millions of seashore seekers annually. The sculpture and the plaza where it stands are the ninth public art project sponsored by the Ocean City Development Corporation over the last 15 years. Glenn Irwin, OCDC executive director, said although the sculpture was unveiled last April 14 to recognize National Dolphin Day, the plaza still needs brick pavers, lighting and landscaping work. “We’ve been in a pretty aggressive fundraising effort since last year,” he said. “We’re still looking for $1,000 (silver level) donations which will have their name included on a plaza plaque.” Silver level donors also have the chance to win a drawing for either a numbered and dated replica of the statue or an original watercolor of the sculpture painted by Baltimore-based artist Catherine Anastasia Heubeck. About 90 percent of donations, which include higher tier levels, such as gold ($2,500) and platinum ($5,000), have been raised, and Irwin is hopeful the final goal is reached in time to permit another springtime celebration. According to the website ocdolphins.com, where OCDC is seeking donations to finance the project, an assortment of “dolphin” events and activities are planned this summer. “Right now we need more money
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Fundraising is nearly complete for the Dance of the Dolphins Plaza at the foot of the Route 90 bridge, but about $10,000 is still sought to put the final touches on the latest installment in the Ocean City Development Corporation’s public art collection.
to pay for the cost,” he said. “The plaza will be completed and then we’ll hold a dedication ceremony this spring.” Chris Trimper, 2015 OCDC public art committee chair, echoed Irwin’s wish to reach the funding goal and noted that donors can not only take partial ownership of the landmark, but also would be supporting public art efforts in the resort. “We would like to have a finished plaza for people to take pictures,” he said. The opportunity to bestow a moniker on one of the trio of marine mammals was an honor reserved for Diamond Level ($10,000) donors, who also received a numbered and dated replica of the statue, along with having their name engraved on a bronze plaque located at the sculpture’s base. Dolphin Summer, was sponsored the Brenner Family in memory of Sue Brenner Haslam; Dolphin Haven Hunter was sponsored by Hale and Alberta Harrison in memory of G.
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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 12, 2016) Whatever the Ocean City Council decides about how to handle trailer parking on resort streets, it won’t do it until March 1, following a discussion Tuesday of the merits of a proposed solution to
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the conflict between parking spacehogging trailers and the need to accommodate them during special events. The potential changes would prohibit people from parking trailers, which are being redefined as oversize vehicles, on public streets and lots between May 1 and Oct. 31. At the same time, the city would begin selling trailer-parking permits for selected special events. Those were the recommendations
of the Police Commission the day before and presented to the council at its Tuesday work session by Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro and Capt. Kevin Kirstein. According to Buzzuro, the need for changes to the parking regulations became apparent after his department examined their legal wording. “After looking at the language, we noticed a need for modification,” he told the council. See RESORT Page 18
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Continued from Page 14 In 2007, another David Turner sculpture, “Spilling the Wind,” was installed at 144th Street Transit Station on Coastal Highway. The bronze eagle, with full wingspan, has provided a visual landmark for tourists and residents for nearly a decade. “This dolphin sculpture project will complete the OCDC’s intent to provide public art at the three entrances into Ocean City,” Irwin said. “The White Marlin sculpture and water feature is located at the Route 50 bridge entrance and the bronze eagle sculpture (Spillin’ the Wind) is located at the City’s northern entrance from Delaware.”
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On the ocdolphins.com webpage, honorary campaign chairs Michael and Marilyn James said that humanity has long exhibited a fascination with the clever, agile and playful sea creatures. The couple also extolled the importance of public art to add community value. “As we have all witnessed, Ocean City residents and visitors find pleasure and enjoyment while watching the dolphins with a front row seat from our beautiful beaches,” the Jameses wrote. Irwin said that donations beyond the cost of completing Dolphin Plaza would support a range of artistic projects throughout Ocean City.
“We also do a lot of public art projects from the funds raised,” he said. “This spring a couple of utility boxes will be painted.” Trimper said the OCDC takes pride in adding sculptures around town, especially at gateways. “We’re here to develop this and we’re here for the long view,” he said. Since Ocean City is full of bus and car traffic during the summer tourist season, Trimper said the soon-to-be completed plaza will make an ideal spot for visitors to enjoy the ambiance. “We’re looking forward to a summer of people enjoying the dolphins in Ocean City,” he said.
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Resort looks to amend trailer parking regs Continued from Page 16 Kirstein said when a trailer is attached to a car or truck, it is legally part of the vehicle, and is technically only a trailer when sitting by itself, hence the need for a definition change. An oversized vehicle is defined as an individual vehicle or combination that is either 21 feet 2 inches in length or over 6 feet 8 inches in width or both. At this point, three events whose participants often use trailers — Cruising OC in May, OC Bike Fest in September and Endless Summer Cruising in October — are being considered to offer the $50 permits to participants. The proposed changes would raise the fine for violating the parking regulations from $30 to $250. Also Ocean City residents would qualify for one free trailer-parking permit.
The city would also institute a scofflaw law for any vehicle with three or more unpaid parking tickets and would have the ability to disable the vehicle using a tire locking device, or boot. “We don’t want to tow these trailers,” Kirstein said. “We want to arrest the trailer where it is.” The cost is $75 to attach and the same amount to remove the device. If settled at the scene before the boot is attached the cost is only $75. Oversize vehicle parking exemptions are available for commercial businesses licensed to operate in Ocean City, or construction trailers located by a work site. Also the 100th Street parking lot is available to accommodate boat trailers. Council member Matt James questioned the need for an amendment revision.
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New stink arises from chicken poop ‘Integrators’ would manage excess manure unable to be spread as farm fertilizer
By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Feb. 12, 2016) One way to address what to do with excess chicken litter on poultry farms on the Eastern Shore is to make it someone else’s problem, and more specifically the company that supplies the birds to the people who raise them. That is, essentially, what HB 599 — the Poultry Litter Management Act, would do: lift the responsibility for chicken litter deemed to be in excess of nutrient management plans or phosphorus management tool restrictions from farmers to “integrators” (poultry companies), which would then manage the transport and
delivery of the litter to appropriate facilities. “I’m not making a statement whether we should or shouldn’t do this but to keep an industry strong, they need to have a product to sell,” former county commissioner and poultry farmer Virgil Shockley said. “It’s like playing Russian Roulette with a huge amount of money.” Shockley said the major integrators like Purdue, Allen, Mountaire and Tyson are expanding out of Maryland and into Virginia and Delaware because increasing regulations. “If I’m one of the four integrators left in Maryland, and there used to be 10 only 15 years ago, I’m looking at Maryland and shaking my head,” Shockley said. Shockley and President of the Worcester branch of the Maryland
Farm Bureau Alan Hudson agree that adding new rules — any new rules — before getting the results from the implementation of the state’s Phosphorus Management Tool is premature. The management tool’s purpose is to prevent excess phosphorous, a nutrient, from flowing into state’s saltwater estuaries and causing oxygen-depleting algae blooms. “It creates a whole lot of new paperwork we don’t really need. We don’t need to pressure the companies — it’ll just trickle down to the farmer eventually,” Hudson said. Maryland Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Allison Prost, was quick to refute that the regulations were simply a means to pile on new rules. “The intent is to help with the See SHORE Page 21
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By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Feb. 12, 2016) What do you call a horse that, for reasons yet unknown to park personnel, is immune to administered contraceptives? On Assateague National Seashore, you’d call her Mom and you wouldn’t be alone. Carol’s Girl, a.k.a. N2BHS, has given birth to 22 foals over the years, due to her unique immunity, and she’s due for another sometime this spring. Carol’s Girl is one of three pregnant mares on the island, the
others being Jojo and Charmed, up from last year’s one. That one was not Carol’s Girl, since she had given birth the previous year and was still nursing. It was Jojo, biological technician Allison Turner said, who may have had a brief span of fertility after delivering her foal last year, before the hormones that protected Carol’s Girl last year kicked in. Since 1994, the park has administered contraceptives to the herd in order to control population. At that time, according to Turner, who has managed the herd since the late 1980s, the population of horses had increased to about 170 animals, which was more than the habitat could support.
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Carol’s Girl is one of the most prolific breeders on Assateague Island, giving birth to 21 foals already. This year she is expecting her 22nd. She is immune to the contraceptive used by rangers.
Turner began administering PZP, porcine zona pellucida vaccine, which causes the mare’s immune system to deactivate sperm receptors in egg cells. Without active receptors, fertilization shouldn’t occur, Turner said. Except for Carol’s Girl. Turner said the vaccine is 90-95 percent effective, and a single dose, depending on the individual, can inhibit fertility for several years. If a mare is inoculated for seven years straight, Turner said that horse is unlikely to ever recover fertility. “It depends on the individual. Some recover the first year, others take several,” Turner said. “At this point we’re trying to stabilize the herd size.” Currently there are about 88 horses on the island, with the new arrivals due in April, May or June. There are 22 stallions and 66 mares, which is a result of the breeding program, Turner said. “If they were less managed it would be more evenly divided,” she said. Assateague horses gestate for about 11 months, Turner said, and the majority of foals are born in spring. While not personally present for the act, Turner said based upon the groups the mares were with around
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Education spending principal election issue Continued from Page 25 “As priorities have shifted in the educational world, the lives of both our students and teachers have been affected, not always in a positive manner,” McComas said. “I hope to add another diverse set of opinions to our school board based on my experience and knowledge.” Being present in Worcester County schools by listening to concerns and ideas from teachers, students and all members of the community is her goal. “Education makes up 50 percent of our county budget,” McComas said. “Although our present board has done an admirable job, we need to pay closer attention to details in spending our money more wisely, particularly with school construction.” McComas believes teachers are the most valuable resource and deserve to receive fair compensation for their time and commitment to their students. “Our school board must honor contracts,” McComas said. “To not live up to step increases already promised, is wrong. Hopefully this can be addressed in future years.” Tom Terry believes an educational system is the foundation for having high quality of life and a huge component to supporting positive development.
“Individual and community interest and attention to education is critical to the system having access to the tools and resources it needs,” Terry said. “An educational system requires diversity of input from those outside its professional educational circles, to assure broader linkages to the community and resources are present to drive maximum success.” Terry vows to listen and work with a broad range of people from across the community to assure investments in education are used
properly. “We must continue to find those areas needing improvement,” Terry said. “Another of my interests comes from my educational background in having a masters in technology management.” He spent more than 30 years in the technology business sector and said he will use his background to support ongoing advancements in digital equipment and student access to tools needed for job preparation. “It is my hope to bring to the
board my years of business experience in crafting and managing multimillion dollar budgets, serving in leadership roles directing professionals and overseeing a wide range of departments and functions,” Terry said. “My ultimate passion is to support the education of our communities’ youth. We must graduate young people who are aware of the need for lifelong learning but are prepared for their chosen next steps in life.” Barry Brittingham is running unopposed for the District 2 seat.
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Pfc. Aaron Morgan named 2015 Officer of the Year Ocean City Neighborhood Watch Association hosted awards at Stowaway Grand
Police Officer First Class Aaron Morgan, left, was named the Ocean City Neighborhood Watch Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2015 Officer of the Year. He is pictured with OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro.
(Feb. 12, 2016) The Neighborhood Watch Associations of Ocean City gathered on Jan. 29 with Ocean City Police Department employees at the Stowaway Grand Hotel for the annual Officer of the Year Ceremony. Nearly 150 guests gathered to recognize OCPD personnel who had retired or been promoted in 2015, honor the valuable contributions of the OCPD Auxiliary Unit and several other civilian citizens, officers who received commendations and ultimately recognized the 2015 Officer of the Year. Police Officer First Class Aaron
Morgan was named the Ocean City Neighborhood Watch Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2015 Officer of the Year by the eight Neighborhood Watch area coordinators. Also nominated were Pfc. Nathan Kutz, Pfc. Daniel McBride, Pfc. Edward Newcomb and Pfc. Michael Valerio. Pfc. Morgan began his career as a seasonal officer in 2004 and was hired as a full-time police officer in 2006. He is a member of the Traffic Safety Unit and has earned numerous awards including Worcester County Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council Award, Knights of Columbus Officer of the Year, American Legion Officer of the Year and many more. Pfc. Morgan was also one of six officers in the State of Maryland to receive the ACE Award for DUI enforcement for arresting more than 100 impaired drivers in a calendar year. For the first time, volunteers of the OCPD Auxiliary Unit were also recognized at this annual banquet. In 2015, nine Auxiliary Officers contributed a total of 1,911 hours of service to the citizens of Ocean City. Colleen Douglas, of Ocean City, was ultimately named 2015 Auxiliary Officer of the Year for her dedication to public safety in Ocean City. Douglas joined the Auxiliary Unit in 2013 and volunteered over 186 hours in 2015. Several officers and a citizen were also recognized by the OCPD Commendation Board for going above and beyond their call of duty during 2015. Keegan Mitchell, 15, of Ocean City, was recognized with a Certificate of Appreciation. Pfc. Michael Valerio, Sgt. Dennis Eade, Dfc. James Rodriguez and Lt. Mark Pacini were recognized for earning the Excellent Performance commendation. Returning Seasonal Officer John Romeo earned the Meritorious Service award and Pfc. Joseph Zurla and Ofc. James Bird both earned the Silver Star. Fourteen employees were also recognized for promotions. Benjamin Berry, Michael Dzurnak, Corey Gemerek, Clifford Goggins, Neshawn Jubilee, Michael Kirkland, Nathan Kutz, Daniel McBride, Philip Paterson, Jennifer Smithhart and Michael Valerio were each recognized for their promotion to Police Officer First Class in 2015. Albert Custer and Charles Green were also recognized for their promotion to Corporal. In addition, Robert Luckett was recognized for completing the training required for promotion to Police Custody Officer. Chief Ross Buzzuro also took a moment to thank several members of the community that have served the department for many years. Bay Pines Farm in Bishopville, was thanked for its many years of service and support to the OCPD Mounted Unit. In addition, Robert Hammond and Brad Wells were thanked for their continued support and contributions to the annual OCPD/Santa House Holiday Toy Drive.
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Ocean City firefighters honored at ceremony Lt. Kinhart named Fire/EMS Paramedic of the Year, Lt. Magee Firefighter of the Year By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 12, 2016) For many, fleeing from danger seems natural, but for firefighters, and other first responders, jumping into a perilous situation is done without a second thought for personal safety. Last Saturday, the Ocean City Fire Department held its third annual awards ceremony to honor some for particular incidents of bravery and others for multiple decades of service. Helping to recognize award recipients at the banquet, which was held at the Holiday Inn at 66th Street, were local dignitaries Sen. Jim Mathias, Delegate Mary Beth Carozza, County Commissioners Joe Mitrecic and Bud Church, as well as Ocean City Town Council Members Mary Knight, Wayne Hartman and Matt James. Michael LeCompte, who received a 35-year length-of-service award, like many singled out for praise, looked less than comfortable with the individual attention. In an interview after the ceremony, he was quick to deflect the personal accolades. “It’s a great team effort,” he said. Much as an apple tends to land near its tree of origin, LeCompte noted that his father was a firefighter in Cambridge, crediting him for instilling a similar value system. “I’m in it because I enjoy being with people and I enjoy helping people when they’re in a crisis situation,” he said. Despite the time commitment the job entails, LeCompte said emergency responders typically worry more about helping others than anything else. “People that care about other people,” he said. “Their training is put to use to help people they don’t even know.” Also receiving length-of-service honors were Joshua Bunting Jr. who has spent 40 years with the fire department. Rex Foxwell was recognized for 30 years of service, Michael Giardina and James Jester each were honored for 25 years of service. 15 years of service awards went to: William Tilghman, Kathleen Hartley, William Kuhn II, Robert Magee, Eric Peterson, Duane Phillips, Alan Schweitzer, Bryon Trimble, Joshua Bunting III, David Peterson. 10 years of service awards went to: Rancel Evans, Clifford Christello. 5 years of service awards went to: Eric Olson, Marvin Timmons Jr., Joseph Lessman, Andrew King, Anthony Villani. Awards presented for outstanding service to the company and the community were: • Fire/EMS Paramedic of the Year: Lt. Nicholas Kinhart
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Lt. Nicholas Kinhart is honored as the Fire/ EMS division Paramedic of the Year during the third annual Ocean City Fire Department Awards and Recognition Ceremony on Saturday at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront Hotel on 67th Street.
Sen. Jim Mathias, left, expresses heartfelt gratitude to Joshua J. Bunting, Jr. for 40 years of service to the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Department, while his wife, Yvonne Bunting, and fellow firefighting sons. Capt. Brad Bunting and Capt. Josh Bunting join him on stage to share in the moment.
• Fire/EMS Firefighter of the Year: Lt. Robert Magee • OCVFC Division Firefighter of the Year: Lt. Sean Goggin • OCVFC Training Award: Frederick Senger IV • OCVFC Member of the Year: Marvin Timmons • OCVFC Chief’s Award: Chief Bryant Bunting • OCVFC President’s Award: Roger Steger • Honorable Service: Rex Foxwell and Delbert Baker, Jr. • Special Recognition / OCFD Marine Unit: Michael Chester Citizen Service awards were given to Keegan Mitchell and Mason Farr for individual acts of bravery when both jumped into life saving mode without waiting for backup. Farr, at a mere seven years of age, was easily the youngest honoree. Last summer Farr’s swimming abilities came in handy when his aunt, Jenny Mama, began struggling to keep her head above water in a pool. “I realized my aunt was in trouble so I jumped in to save her life,” he said Despite his small stature, Farr was able to push his aunt up out of the pool, averting a potential tragedy. A Unit Citation was awarded to Yesim Karaman and Joey Sexauer for their work to improve international student safety. “We were able to reach and touch every J-1 student,” Karaman said. Life Saving Commendations were awarded for two incidents, the Lazy Lizard fire in February 2015 and the 33rd Street water rescue last September. The fire at Lazy Lizard trapped an individual with physical disabilities, who emergency responders were able to rescue. In the latter, both firefighters and Ocean City Beach Patrol managed to save two children and three adults from drowning after
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Lt. Connor Braniff, left, Councilman Matt James and firefighter Eric Olson, right, look humbled to receive a Life-Saving Commendation for rescuing two children and three adults who got caught in severe riptides last September off 33rd Street. Two other honorees, Michael Arbin and Miguel Castanares, were not able to attend the awards ceremony. Ocean City Beach Patrol also assisted in the successful effort to save the handful of individuals.
being caught in a strong riptide. Life Saving Commendation / Lazy Lizard: Capt. Joshua Bunting III, Ryan Whittington, Robert Korb. Life Saving Commendation / 33rd Street water rescue: Lt. Connor Braniff, Eric Olson, Matt James, Miguel Castanares, Michael Arbin. Incident citations were awarded to a multitude of individuals involved in the above occurrences as well as a case from June whne passengers got stuck on a roller coaster at Jolly Roger’s amusement park. Incident Citation / Jolly Roger: Asst. Chief Bryant Bunting, Capt. Kathleen Hartley, Lt. Nicholas Kinhart, Timothy Peters, Christopher Gee, Stephen Twilley, Parker Shandrowsky, Timothy Jerscheid, Cory Brown, Garret Piel. Incident Citation / Lazy Lizard: Asst. Chief Bryant Bunting, Capt. Trevor Steedman, Ret. Lt. Del Baker, Lt. Jeff Aperance, Lt. Connor
Braniff, William Tilghman. Incident Citation / 33rd Street water rescue: Capt. Doug Scott, Lt. David Peterson, Lt. Jeff Aperance, Russell Smith, Daniel Ebling, Sean Sullivan, Dan Wills, Norman Bradford, Melissa Brown, Lt. John Fisher, Lt. Darrick Elliott, Bryon Trimble, Colby Bunting, Heather White, Ryan Whittington, Bill Tilghman, Ward Kovac, Vinnie Tomiselli, Sgt. Timothy Uebel, Sgt. Ben Davis; Sgt. Jeffrey Brabitz, Crew Chief Kevin Johnson, Crew Chief Thomas Mechling, Crew Chief David Haight, Crew Chief Travis Sevier, Crew Chief Paul Vassalotti, Crew Chief Elizabeth Vander Clute, Asst. Crew Chief William Wilkinson, Asst. Crew Chief William Gray, Asst Crew Chief Joshua Wilder, Asst. Crew Chief David Krabbe, SRT Omar Harmon, SRT Bryan McElwain, SRT Christopher Brennan, SRT Cameron Shaw.
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Equipment theft The Ocean City Police Department Criminal Investigation Division is asking the community for assistance with an investigation involving the theft of a front door to a Bobcat brand skidsteer loader and a breaker attachment from a job site in the Gold Coast Mall parking lot on 115th Street. On Jan. 5, officers met with the employee of an asphalt maintenance company who believed the construction equipment was stolen between 7 p.m. on Jan. 4 and 6:30 a.m. on Jan. 5. The breaker is a Stanley brand model #MB05 and a sticker was attached that read “Image Asphalt Maintenance Inc.” with the company logo. The breaker weighs approximately 550 pounds. The serial number is #060112006. Anyone with information regarding the stolen items or the suspects involved are asked to contact Detective Nick Simpson at 410-520-5349 or nsimpson@oceancitymd.gov. Community members may also contact the OCPD Crime Tip Hotline at 410-5205136 or by visiting http://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/police/cri me-tips/.
Sex offender missing The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Monitoring Unit is asking the community for assistance in locating Tymir Johnson, 31, of Berlin, who is classified as a child sex offender and a sexually violent offender under Maryland Law. He served seven years of a 15-year sentence. Johnson was last seen by law enforcement at his residence on Dec. 17 when a probation officers and a detective from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office conducted a home visit. Although multiple attempts have been made to contact Johnson, neither agency has heard from him in almost two months. For failing to register and violation of probation, warrants have been obtained for Johnson. Anyone with information on Johnson’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office at 410-632-1111.
Burglary Howard Shaffer, 59, of Ocean City, was tracked down by the Maryland State Police Fugitive Apprehension Team and arrested by Ocean City police officers for burglary on Feb. 2. According to the report, a property owner discovered that Shaffer was liv-
ing in his unoccupied downtown residence on Jan. 4 after noticing an increase in utility bills. Shaffer was charged with first-, third- and fourth-degree burglary, theft and malicious destruction of property. Shaffer was seen by a Maryland District Court Commissioner and released after posting $15,000 bond. The Ocean City Police Department encourages community members with unoccupied homes in Ocean City to sign up for the Residential Security Check program in an effort to keep homes safe and secure. Officers will check on the home periodically. To sign up, visit http://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/police/pr ograms/ or contact the Ocean City Police Department at 410-723-6610.
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OBITUARIES LAUREL M. ANDERSON Snow Hill Laurel M. Anderson, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 at the home of her mother. Born in Riverdale, Md., she was the devoted daughter and caregiver to her late father, William H. Anderson, and to her mother, Jean W. Anderson, who survives Laurel Anderson her. Also surviving are her three brothers, Lee S. Anderson and his wife, Vreni, Chester W. Anderson and his wife, Paula and Rex C. Anderson and his wife, Robin. She leaves three nephews, Stephen, Geoffrey and Eric, and three nieces, Natalie, Valerie and Michele and their respective families. A 1963 graduate of Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, Md., she
Ocean City Today graduated from the Washington Hospital Center School of Nursing in 1967. In her early nursing career she worked as a staff nurse at the Washington Hospital Center and later worked in a Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Center in Washington, D.C. Laurel joined the Air Force in 1977, serving at various military hospitals. In 1989 she received a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Wyoming. She retired from the Air Force as a lieutenant colonel in 1995. After her military career, she worked as a staff nurse at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury from 1996 until 2014. Laurel was a proud member of the Snow Hill Rotary Club and Furnace Town. A memorial service will be held at All Hallows Episcopal Church in Snow Hill on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at 11 a.m. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Rev. Nanese
Hawthorne will officiate. Interment will be private for the family. A donation in her memory may be made to: Snow Hill Rotary Club, P.O. Box 1, Snow Hill, Md. 21963, or Furnace Town Foundation, P.O. Box 207, Snow Hill, Md. 21863, or to a charity of your choice. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. MEGHAN REBECCA HANLE Berlin Meghan Rebecca Hanle, of Berlin, Md., born June 14, 1983, passed away due to heart failure on Jan. 24, 2016 at the age of 32 at PRMC in Salisbury. She is loved by and survived by her daughter, Madison Knox; parents, Gayle and John Hanle; step-father, John Harrison and boyfriend, Eric Knox. She was an extremely kind and
FEBRUARY 12, 2016 loving person that so enjoyed family, friends, the beach, saving pets, as well as interacting in social media and many other things. Meghan Hanle A memorial service was held on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 at Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Pastor Rich Burkhard presided. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060-9979. Expressions of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. VINCENT ANDREW GOLCZYNSKI, JR. Ocean Pines Vincent Andrew Golczynski, Jr., “Vince,” age 63, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 at his home. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Vincent Andrew Golczynski, Sr. and Juanita Rush Golczynski. He is survived by his wife of over 40 V. Golczynski Jr. years, Darlene Mae Parks Golczynski, and a son, Michael Alan Golczynski and his wife, Tiffany, of Ocean Pines. There are two grandchildren, Dustin and Hailey Golczynski. Also surviving is a brother, Joseph Golczynski and his wife, Christine, of Baltimore, and two nephews, Joe and Andrew Golczynski. Mr. Golczynski had worked for many years with Fuch’s Corporation as a fork lift operator and laborer. A funeral service was held on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 at Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Interment was private for the family. Cremation will follow. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. JAMES P. HUDSON, SR. Ocean City James P. Hudson, Sr., age 67, of Ocean City, passed away on Feb. 6, 2016 at his home. Born in Lewes, Del. on Nov. 18, 1948, he was the son of the late Clifford and Barbara (Davis) Hudson. He was a ride operator and security guard for Trimper’s Amusement Park in Ocean City. He is survived by his children, Tanya Reed, Tammy Hudson, Rebecca Caker, James Hudson, II, Barbara Hudson and Jimmy Joe Hudson; 15 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; his brother, Clifford Hudson, and sister, Elaine Voss. A memorial service will be held Monday, Feb. 15, 2016 at noon at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Friends may call on hour prior from 11 a.m. to noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va., 23060-9979. Letters of condolence may be sent
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to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. EDWARD “ED” PRESTON BURTON, JR. Berlin Edward “Ed” Preston Burton, Jr., age 74, of Berlin, died on Feb. 4, 2016 at his home. He will be joining his late wife, Dorothy “Dot” Burton, to rest in peace. He served in the United States Army. He was a well-respected business Edward Burton owner of Ed’s Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Inc. in Edgewood until he retired. From a young age, he always had a love for horses. He was a jockey as a young man. In his later years, he owned two horse farms which he bred and showed horses. His side kick, his dog Toby, was by his side on the farm. He loved riding his Harley motorcycle and attending biker conventions. He enjoyed spending time at his favorite hangouts, Pittsville Diner and Captain’s Galley. He was a member of the American Legion Post 123 where he was active with the veteran’s affairs. He is survived by his sister, Edith “Edie” Scott and fiancé, Steve Cahall, of Ridgely; brothers, Michael Burton and wife, Annie, of Dagsboro, Del., Barry Burton and wife, Susan, of Joppa and Frank Burton and wife, Donna, of Port Deposit; nieces and nephews, Candace Harrington and husband, Cory, Charlene Race, Carla Nock and husband, Nathan, Shawn Pollard and wife, Erin, Doug Pollard, Jason Burton, Brian Burton and wife, Jessica, and Jennifer Alexander; great nieces and nephews, Cade, Coah, Alexa, Ethan, Tucker, Cole, Charlotte, Brooke, Christiano, Briyanna and Kaelyn. He is preceded in death by his children, Tina Marie Burton and Michael Burton. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post 123 in Berlin. Those who desire may contribute
Ocean City Today to the Edward P. Burton, Jr. Memorial Fund, checks payable to Edward Burton Jr. Memorial, and send to Bank of Ocean City, 627 Williams St., Berlin, Md. 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. DENNIS EUGENE ALLRED Ocean Pines Dennis Eugene Allred, age 65, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Jerry Allred and Dorothy Lewandowski Allred. He is survived by his beloved wife, Christine Jakubowski Dennis Allred Allred, and daughters, Angela Allred of Glen Burnie, Md., and Carla Staubs and her husband, Dirk, of Ocean Pines. There are five grandchildren, Alec Kirby, Gavin Staubs, Lily Staubs, Dominic Allred and Kamron Hebron. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Allred. Mr. Allred was a computer programmer working for the Department of Defense, NSA, at Ft. Meade. Dennis was a United States Marine veteran having served in Vietnam. He was a member of the Synepuxent American Legion Post 166 in Ocean City and was a Ravens fan. A celebration of his life will be held at the home of his daughter on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. Friends are welcome to stop by between 2 and 7 p.m. An inurnment service at the Crownsville, Md. Veteran’s Cemetery will be announced at the celebration of life on Saturday. A donation in his memory may be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kan. 66675. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
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Mallards’ defense key in wins over Sabres, Dragons
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Stephen Decatur senior pole vaulter Katie Hofman, left, and junior high jumpers Christina Romano and Bethany Williams, right, will compete in the 3A state championship on Tuesday at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex in Landover.
Six Decatur track athletes ready for state competition
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 12, 2016) Six Stephen Decatur indoor track athletes – four pole vaulters and two high jumpers – will compete in the 3A state championship on Tuesday at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex in Landover. “I think we have a really good group of kids going this time that worked very hard consistently throughout the year. I think we have a few athletes with the ability to place at the state meet,” said Decatur Coach Jody Stigler. “We have been focusing at practice and talking about not missing lower heights because that’s the tiebreaker,” he said. “There are a lot of athletes that all have similar marks in both vertical jumping events (pole vault/high jump). If we can minimize misses at lower heights, I think we will do well individually and collectively at the state meet.” The Seahawks advanced to the state championship because of their top-four performances during the 3A East Regional meet on Feb. 2 at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex. Junior Christina Romano was Decatur’s top finisher, taking home the regional indoor track title in the high jump. Her high jump of 5 feet 1 inch not only won her the award, but it was
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Stephen Decatur senior pole vaulters, Ben Jolley, left, and Evan Haas and junior Jillian Mitrecic practice on Monday for the Feb. 16 state championship meet.
also a personal record. “I made it on the first attempt. I was ecstatic,” Romano said last week. “I wasn’t expecting to clear it on the first try.” Romano – a two-time Bayside Con-
ference high jump champion – said she is “super excited, but nervous at the same time” to compete in the state meet. “I want to get at least 5 feet. I’m See FOUR Page 36
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 12, 2016) The Worcester Prep girls’ basketball team’s defense was key in its victories over the Salisbury School Dragons and Saints Peter & Paul Sabres this week. The Lady Mallards took on the Dragons on Monday in Salisbury and came home with a 43-15 win. Scot Dailey “We played great defense, we’ve just got to find ways to score and continue to improve on offense,” said Prep Coach Scot Dailey. Worcester led 9-2 after one quarter and 17-5 at halftime. By the end of the third quarter, the visiting Mallards had built a 28-8 advantage. Junior Leigh Lingo led the Berlin team with 11 points and eight steals. Karlie Southcomb, a junior, had nine points and six rebounds. Junior Madison Bescak chipped in with seven points and five rebounds. Freshman Gracie Gardner logged seven points and six rebounds. Worcester hosted the Saints Peter & Paul Sabres on Wednesday. After trailing in the first half, the Mallards edged out their opponent 32-28. “A lot of grit tonight. It was a tough, physical game,” Dailey said after the match. “The girls played well. I was proud them.” The first half was a back-and-forth battle with the Sabres leading 12-10 at the end of the first quarter and 15-14 at halftime. “We played good defense in the second quarter. [During halftime] I told them we need to continue playing good defense and hopefully offense will come around, and that we need to finish better,” Dailey said. By the end of the third quarter, the Mallards had pulled ahead 24-23. “In the fourth quarter we just took over,” Dailey said. “We were able to get some buckets and we played great defense against them.” Lingo ran the offense at point guard. She scored 11 points and had eight steals. “Leigh Lingo has improved so much this season. Without her, I don’t know where we’d be,” Dailey said. “She controls the game. She’s become more of a scoring threat. She’s been amazing.” Southcomb tallied 10 points, six rebounds and five steals. Senior captain Grace Tunis played one of her best games of the year, Dailey said. She had See DAILEY Page 36
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Four vaulters, two high jumpers state bound Continued from Page 35 kind of shooting for 5 [feet] 2 [inches] though,” she said. “That would be awesome if I can get that.” After Romano secured the regional title, she attempted 5 feet 2 inches. She came close, but was unsuccessful at that height. “I think I’m just going to have to, like my coach said, not change anything up, just jump. Not even think about it,” she said. “My nerves really got to me last time.” This will be Romano’s third year participating in the state championship. She finished tied for seventh last year. Junior Bethany Williams will be joining her in the high jump. “It helps to have a teammate by your side, critiquing you and encouraging you at the same time,” Romano said. Williams tied for fourth place in the regional high jump event with five other competitors (4 feet 9 inches). “I felt like I could have done better. I was getting more tired after every approach because I wasn’t really warmed up or stretched enough,” Williams said. “Right when I got over the bar I got really happy and I was like, ‘yes, I did it.’ So I was really excited.” This will be Williams’ second time competing in the state meet. Last year she tied for 11th place in the high jump. “Last year was really exciting be-
cause it was my first time ever going to states for track. This year I feel like I have more experience and I know what to do,” she said. Her best height is 4 feet 10 inches. Her goal at states is to jump 5 feet. “It would be kind of cool to get at states,” she said. “It’s an exciting experience to even qualify for a state championship. I don’t really care if I place as long as I do good for me.” Seniors Evan Haas, Jody Stigler Ben Jolley and Katie Hofman and junior Jillian Mitrecic will compete in the pole vault event at states. Haas vaulted 10 feet 6 inches during the regional competition and finished in second place. “I did all right overall. I didn’t do as well as I wanted to, but second place is pretty good,” he said. “I’m really excited get to work another week to get better and hopefully do better at states,” Haas said during Monday’s practice. Haas has been vaulting 10 feet 6 inches all season and he is shooting for 11 feet at states. He has made the height a number of times during practice, but not in competition this season. “I feel confident. I’ve been close a bunch of times,” Haas said. “I have all
the speed and form right, I just have to go vertical.” Jolley took fourth at regionals, vaulting 9 feet 6 inches. “I could have done better had I made the correct weight, then I could have used the pole I’ve been practicing with,” Jolley said. “Because I missed my weight for the pole I wanted to use, I had to use the next weight up. Overall, I think I did as best as I could with that pole.” Jolley said he is excited to compete in the state championships for the first time. His goal is 10 feet. “Having made it to states my senior year is a great way to go out,” he said. “If I can get 10 feet and place, that’s a bonus. It’s going to be fun.” Hofman, who dominated the pole vault event during the regular season, captured her first Bayside title on Jan. 20. She placed third overall at regionals (8 feet 6 inches). Mitrecic came in fifth place, but her vault of 8 feet exceeded the advancement standard of 7 feet 7 inches so she also qualified for states. “I feel like I did pretty well. I cleared 8 feet and that’s what I’ve been working on all year,” Mitrecic said. This will be her third time going to the championship meet. After making 8 feet, Mitrecic wants to clear 8 feet 6 inches at states. “I kind of want to redeem myself from last year. I got there and couldn’t
clear the opening height,” she said. “This year I want to get there and give it all I’ve got. I got 8 feet now and I just want to keep getting higher. If I place that will be great, but my personal goal, I just really want to get 8 [feet] 6 [inches].”
Dailey: The last two wins have given us some confidence Continued from Page 35 six points and five rebounds. Worcester has two games remaining in the regular season. The Mallards will travel to Westover to play the Holly Grove Eagles at 5:30 p.m. today, Friday. On Monday, the Prep team will go to Easton for another match-up with Saints Peter & Paul at 4 p.m. If the Mallards win both games, they will have earned the top seed in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference. “We just have to take one game at a time,” Dailey said. “We control our own destiny. The last two wins have given us some confidence.” The ESIAC tournament semifinal round is slated for Wednesday with the championship match scheduled for Friday, Feb. 19.
Pickleball clinics offered in Ocean Pines in February (Feb. 12, 2016) Ocean Pines will be offering two-session clinics this winter for beginners and advanced players interested in learning Pickleball. Pickleball, which combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, is played with a Wiffle ball and wooden paddles on a surface half the size of a tennis court. The game is familyfriendly and accessible to almost everyone, regardless of age or athletic ability. Clinic dates are Feb. 19 and 26 and March 18 and 25. All clinics will be held from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Ocean Pines
Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. The cost is for each clinic is $10 per person, and preregistration is required. Call the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052. Each clinic will be limited to 12 players. In addition to instruction, Ocean Pines offers drop-in indoor pickleball at the community center through May 31. Drop-in times are 1:30-5:30 p.m. on Sundays, 7-9 p.m. on Mondays and 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The cost is $5 per person.
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 12, 2016) Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball Coach Kate Coates was pleased with the Lady Seahawks’ performance during their 79-23 victory over the James M. Bennett Clippers on Tuesday in Berlin. “They played really well. They were very unselfish and they made
good passes,” Coates said. “Defense was pretty good. We’ve been focusing on intense defense. It was an all around good game for us.” Decatur outscored Bennett 30-5 in the opening quarter. At halftime, the Seahawks led 47-11. After three quarters, the Kate Coates home team had a 5915 advantage. Senior captain Dayona Godwin was Decatur’s top producer with 33
points, nine rebounds, eight assists and five steals. Sophomore Amya Mumford scored 21 points and had seven rebounds. Junior Rachel Florek added 10 points and five steals. Savannah Schultz, a junior, tallied six points and six steals. Decatur (13-1) has three regularseason game remaining. The Indian River Indians will travel to Berlin today, Friday, for a 4 p.m. game. The Seahawks will then head to Worton, Md. to battle the Kent County Trojans on Tuesday at 4 p.m. The last game of the regular
season is on Thursday, Feb. 18 in Berlin at 5:30 p.m. against the Parkside Rams. If Decatur wins its final games, the squad will represent the Bayside South in the conference championship game on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury. “We’re coming together and peaking at the right time,” Coates said. “They’re comfortable and they know where each other will be on the floor. It should be an exciting finish of the season.”
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Junior Dustin Berkey is one of 20 Stephen Decatur swimmers competing in Saturday’s 3A/2A/1A East Regional meet at the Arundel Swim Center.
As a team captain, Stephen Decatur senior Hailey Williams said she wants to help the girls making their regional meet debut and let them know what they should expect.
Twenty Decatur swimmers headed to reg. competition
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Stephen Decatur junior Tyler Keiser works on his stroke technique during Monday’s practice at the Sports Core Pool in Ocean Pines.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 12, 2016) Twenty swimmers – 10 boys and 10 girls – will represent Stephen Decatur during Saturday’s 3A/2A/1A East Regional meet at the Arundel Swim Center. About half of the Seahawks participating have competed in the regional meet before. Both the Decatur boys’ and girls’ squads finished in second place last year. Senior captains Marley Rakow and Hailey Williams hope to lead the girls’ team to a championship title this year. This will be their fourth time competing in the regional event. “I’m very excited. I think we’re going to do really well,” Rakow said. “We have good swimmers for each event so hopefully we can all work together and pull out a win. It’s an honor
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to go to regionals and I think everyone knows that. I think we’re all really looking forward to swimming there.” As a captain, Williams wants to help the girls making their regional meet debut and let them know what they should expect. “Hopefully I’ll give them encouragement,” she said. Lady Seahawks joining Rakow and Williams are senior Zainab Mirza, junior Claire Porter, sophomores Coleen Lekites, Jamie Ditzel and Lily Rakow and freshmen Abby Crisanti, Kirsten Graham and Allison Hunter. “I’m excited for these girls going to regionals,” Coach Mary Malone said. “From our strong seniors to freshmen, we’re a well balanced team. Someone will excel in each event. Some have the chance to advance to states.” This week during practice, Malone said the Seahawks worked on “polishing the good foundation they already have.” While Easton is favored, Decatur and Queen Anne’s are also right up near the top of the field. Coach Steve Deakyne said the boys have looked good the last few meets, recording some of their fastest times. “Hopefully we’ll continue on with the trend we’ve been on leading up to regionals,” he said. Easton is also the favorite in the boys’ regional competition, but Deakyne said the Decatur squad has a good shot at placing in the top three. Decatur boys participating in the regional championship are senior captains Reed Watson and Andrew Gottfried, juniors Dustin Berkey, Tyler Keiser and Tucker Cordial, sophomores Daniel King, Kevin Williams and Hayden Zaiser and freshmen Chase Deickman and Wyatt Sperry. “We look pretty strong. We had a good season,” Gottfried said. “I feel like we’re ready. I’m excited.” See DECATUR Page 39
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Worcester Prep boys’ squad in top form for ESIAC tourney By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 12, 2016) The Worcester Prep boys’ basketball team appears to be in top form, with one regular-season game remaining before next week’s Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference tournament. “I think we’re really playing our best ball right now,” Prep Coach Keith Geiger said after the MalKeith Geiger lards’ 60-28 victory over the Salisbury School Dragons on Monday. Worcester led 21-5 at the end of the first quarter and 40-12 at halftime in Salisbury. “It was the best first half of the year, by far,” Geiger said. “We played great defense and finally made some shots on offense.” After three quarters, the visiting Mallards were ahead 54-22. Sophomore Tucker Brown led the Mallards with 18 points. He scored all of them in the first half. “Tucker really got the offense going,” Geiger said. “He hit a couple of threes, one or two pull-up jump shots, and went to the basket. He was
really playing his best basketball of the year.” Junior Tate Shockley netted five three-pointers to finish the game with 15 points. “I’ve known that Tate could catch fire, but he hadn’t had any big games so far,” Geiger said. “He scored a few points here and there, but this game he really broke out. I am excited for him, and for the team.” Captain Owen Nally, a junior, scored 10 points and had five steals. Worcester’s (11-7, 8-1 ESIAC) last game of the regular season is today, Friday, against the Holly Grove Eagles at 7 p.m. in Westover. The semifinal round of the ESIAC tournament is set for Wednesday. The Prep team has earned the top seed and will host the game. Time and opponent had not been determined as of press time. The championship match is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 19. “I think we are ready to go. We’ve won four in a row and played fantastic defense. Our offense comes and goes, but last game on Monday, we were really shooting the ball well,” Geiger said. “So we’ll see how Friday’s game goes. Hopefully we have a good solid win and give us some more confidence going into the playoffs.”
Decatur wrestlers chasing Bayside Conference crown By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 12, 2016) The Stephen Decatur wrestling team’s final match of the regular season was last Wednesday, and since then, the Seahawks have been preparing for the Bayside Conference championship meet, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19-20, in Cambridge. The Seahawks are fine-tuning and working on individual weaknesses. Wrestlers battling injuries are also trying to heal before next weekend’s tournament, Coach Todd Martinek said. Decatur finished the regular season 12-1, only falling to the Easton Warriors, 34-32, in a close battle. “They lost to North Caroline and Kent Island, so we are the regular season champions, but the official title is given out to the tournament champion,” Martinek said. Decatur will join the 14 other Bayside Conference schools for the championship meet. “North Caroline is favored, but if we wrestle a great tournament we could win it,” Martinek said. The Seahawks need to “outwrestle what they are seeded. In other words, we need to overachieve,” Martinek said. Seedings for the tournament weight classes will be done on Sunday. Wrestlers who place top four in their individual weight classes during
the conference championship will advance to the regional tournament. Decatur will compete in the 4A-3A South Region this season. The 4A-3A South Regional championship will take place at Huntingtown High School, Feb. 26-27.
Decatur swimmers looking forward to regional meet, Sat. Continued from Page 38 “Last year the team was really strong, but this year I think we can get first. Everyone’s just going to have to try their hardest and do their best,” Cordial added. “There’s been major improvement [since the beginning of the season]. Everyone has dropped a lot of seconds from their times. Everyone seems very excited and I think everyone’s ready.” The top three finishers in each regional event advance to the 3A/2A/1A state championship, set for Saturday, Feb. 20 at Eppley Recreation Center on the University of Maryland-College Park campus. In regional meets, individual competitors or relay teams that have the next top-12 statewide times will also qualify for states.
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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 12, 2016) The Stephen Decatur boys’ basketball team had a strategy going into Tuesday’s game against the James M. Bennett Clippers in Salisbury, and the Seahawks were successful, winning 7728. “We did what we were supposed to. We BJ Johnson had a game plan and I thought they executed it pretty well,” said Decatur Coach BJ Johnson. “I was happy with their performance.” The visiting Seahawks tallied 21 points in the first quarter and held the Clippers to eight. Decatur outscored Bennett 30-11 in the second quarter to go into the halftime break with a 51-19 advantage. After three quarters, the Berlin squad led 70-23. “Defensively, we’re a man-to-man team. Our help-side [defense] was very good and I thought we did a good job keeping our opponent in front of
us,” Johnson said. “We did a good job transiting,” he continued. “We like to get the ball up the court quickly, and I thought we did a good job with that. We also did a good job getting high-percentage shots.” Senior Torrey Brittingham led Decatur with 18 points. He also had nine assists and four steals. Junior captain Keve Aluma chipped in with 14 points, eight rebounds and five blocks. Junior Darion McKenzie scored 10 points. The Seahawks (16-2, 15-1 Bayside Conference) have three regular-season games remaining. Decatur will host the Kent County Trojans on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. The senior Seahawks will be honored before the game. Two days later, the Berlin squad will take a trip to Salisbury to play the Parkside Rams at 5:30 p.m. On Monday, Feb. 22, Decatur heads to Cambridge to battle the Vikings at 6:30 p.m. “You always want to be playing good going into the playoffs,” Johnson said. “We’re improving. I think we’re heading in the right direction.”
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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Feb. 12, 2016) New hardware in Sunset Marina in West Ocean City will make storing and accessing larger boats that much easier. Marina employees will be taking reservations during this weekends’ Seaside Boat Show on boat lifts that will carry watercraft that weigh about 20,000 pounds – and up to 36 feet in length. The new lifts, manufactured by Golden Boat Lifts, will be installed in the spring in preparation for the summer crush. “What makes these lifts unique is that they’ll be used for high-end boats. Boats used to be 16 to 18 feet in length. Thirty-five feet is long by today’s standards,” said Brian Tinkler, the general manager at Sunset Marina. Installation of the new lifts will be in two steps. Phase one will reconfigure the marina’s current slips to fit 10 new lifts. “We’ll be eliminating 18 slips and reconfiguring others,” Tinkler said. “The fit needs to be wider and longer.” The second phase is contingent on customer demand – another 10 lifts would be fitted in Sunset Marina in future seasons. Sunset Marina currently uses the “boatel service,” where watercraft up to 30 feet are taken by forklift to cradles in a warehouse. Up to 400 boats are stored in the boatel. Marina employees need an hour notice to move the boat from the storage facility to the water. “These new lifts would offer a totally different option for people. The boats could be available 24/7,” Tinkler said. The 10 lifts would be ideal for fishing vessels that go out 60 miles offshore and need to leave at 4 a.m. Boats can cruise up to the lift, rest its bottom on high beam bunks and press a button to lift them out of the water, according to Golden Boat Lifts factory representative Marty Lininger. “Sunset Marina’s lifts will be lowprofile, which means kept at dock level,” Lininger said. “There will also be a walkway installed so people can walk on the lift and into the boat.” Installation will be completed by Ocean City Boat Lifts, which also deSee MARINA Page 42
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Tony Russo and Ann Hillyer, from ShoreCraftBeer.com, talk about the merits of pairing beer and cheese during an event at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel on 101st Street in Ocean City on Feb. 3.
FeBREWary celebrates love of suds with beer and cheese By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Feb. 12, 2016) Wine and cheese have been good friends for a long time, and have starred in numerous pairings together, often to highbrow effect. Beer, however, has long struggled with the perception that it was made for the lower class as nectar of the proletariat. That all started to change with the rise of craft beer, both locally and nationally, and last week local tourism group ShoreCraftBeer.com sought to elevate it further with a beer and cheese pairing at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel on 101st Street. The latest in the “Talk and Tasting” series hosted by the group kicked off a month-long series of events designed to promote craft beer. Gov. Larry Hogan and the Maryland Senate recently designated February as “Craft Beer Lover’s Month.” “This is a long time in coming,” organizer Ann Hillyer said. “We want the Shore to be the newest and hippest craft beer destination.” Hillyer is president of State Ventures Inc., which owns ShoreCraftBeer and OceanCity.com. Tony Russo, editor of both sites, said craft beer and food pairings help raise awareness for craft beer – but he was careful to make a distinction between traditional wine and food pairings. “I feel like beer is a different kind of accessible, and I think it’s something that people may be more willing to try if they know it’s something that can improve the meal,” he said. “If we can get the word out that that’s the case with craft beer, I think that we can convince more people to take a chance. And frankly, at a restaurant you’re taking a $7 chance at improving your
meal 100 percent.” Russo said the intention was to get people talking about craft beer “in a way that’s different from when you are done cutting the grass.” “They have [craft beer] for cutting the grass, and they also have it for a really fancy dinner,” he said. “This is for really fancy dinners. We’ll have [an event] for cutting the grass, maybe, in the spring.” Clarion Food and Beverage Director Richard Heubeck introduced each pairing and explained why each cheese was selected. He said craft beer was becoming so popular at the Clarion that it was adding nine draft lines inside, as well as another six at its deck and pool bar. “We’re really making an effort and we’re really proud of everything everybody has done in Ocean City for the craft beer,” he said. “It really is the new buzzword in Ocean City.” Nine breweries took part in the event, including Assawoman Bay Brewing Co., Fin City Brewing Co. and Ocean City Brewing Co. from Ocean City. Assawoman paired its Angry Clown Brown Ale with a Maytag Farms (Iowa) bleu cheese. “The great thing about pairing beer and food … is it can impact flavor of the food in a very positive way,” Assawoman Brewmaster Jason Weissberg said, adding that switching the order of eating and drinking samples offers the best results. “You’ll find that doing it in the different order will also have an impact on flavor,” he said. Dogfish Head Brewery and Fordham & Dominion Brewing Company, both from Delaware, made ShoreCraftBeer debuts during the event. See OC Page 42
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer Real Estate Report: (Feb. 12, 2016) Super Bowl and social media seem to go hand and hand. A heap of discussion was created not by the game itself, but by the halftime show and the ads. One ad that created a social media buzz this past week was Quicken Loans’ spot for their new loan system, called Rocket Mortgage. Here’s how the ad starts: “Here’s what we were thinking: what if we did for mortgages what the Internet did for buying music, and plane tickets and shoes?” The ad touted that people can get a mortgage on their phones, and asked: “If it could be that easy, wouldn’t more people buy homes?” Some took to social media to express their concern that the ad promoted a lending environment like the years leading up to the real estate recession/housing crash. Others supported the concept by stating it would be nice if the process could be more streamlined, while still adhering to underwriting guidelines that make fiscal sense. Quicken Loans describes the new loan system by saying “In the eight minutes it takes a space shuttle to reach orbit, Americans will now be able to receive a full mortgage approval online with Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans.” Users submit their financial information on Rocket Mortgage, including income information, and can then compare different loan terms and rates. Rocket Mortgage was created by more than 500 Detroit-based developers, designers, QA technicians and business analysts from Quicken Loans’ technology innovation team over a threeyear span to completely redesign the highly complex mortgage process. Bill Emerson, Quicken Loans Chief Executive Officer said, “We changed the mortgage industry when we created the first 50See LOAN Page 42
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Sunset Marina will be installing 10 boat lifts similar to the one pictured, except it will be kept at dock level. These lifts, which can be leased out after their spring installation, can raise watercrafts 36 feet in length.
Marina hits boat show Continued from Page 41 signed the lifts. “It’s a new design, all very jazzy,” said Randy Warden, who owns Ocean City Boat Lifts. Prices on individual lifts fall in the $16,000 – 18,000 range, but Warden estimates Sunset Marina’s investment at a higher amount.
“If you think about it, there’s the cost of the lifts, and there’s permits, which aren’t cheap. There’s also piling and electric costs. It seems like a million-dollar investment,” he said. Sunset Marina will be hosting a booth during the Boat Show at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, Feb. 12-14.
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Continued from Page 41 “Everybody asks me how high [craft beer] is going to go. It’s going to go as high as everybody can keep drinking, I hope,” Matt Funk, regional sales at Dogfish, said. “We’re excited now to have [Ocean City, Rehoboth and Lewes] as a destination where you can visit some awesome craft breweries.” Several representatives from local restaurants attended the event, which targeted people in the industry. Husband and wife Terry and Robyne Feehley, owners of Leaky Pete’s Oyster Bar and Chophouse in Berlin, said they were there looking for fresh ideas. After trying several samples,
Robyne said a beer and cheese pairing could become a regular appetizer option at Leaky Pete’s, and that they were also considering turning three or four of the nine taps over to craft breweries for food pairings or tastings during the occasional weekday. “I never thought, before we came here tonight, about pairing beer with cheese,” Robyne said. “You always think about wine and cheese going together, but beer and cheese was such a cool spin.” On Feb. 20, ShoreCraftBeer will host a craft beer festival at Seacrets, “Love on Tap.” Other events are listed on www.ShoreCraftBeer.com.
Loan system provides quick mortgage application service Continued from Page 41 state online retail lending platform that has since helped millions of Americans achieve their home financing goals, while experiencing the best client service in the nation. Today, we took another monumental leap forward with the launch of Rocket Mortgage, which brings simplicity and clarity to the home loan process like never before, while delivering solutions at unimaginable speed.” Quicken Loans states Rocket Mortgage users will: • Experience the cleanest, easiest and quickest mortgage application ever created, complete with e-signature. • Visually compare and customize interest rate, mortgage term, monthly payment and fees based on individualized financial information and goals and current underwriting guidelines for numerous products with real-time pricing. • View their individualized threebureau credit report, analysis and score in a format that is concise, understandable and digestible. • Import and verify asset, property and income info – all online via
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(Feb. 12, 2016) Sam’s Club will continue to partner with the Ocean Pines Association through 2016 to bring a special membership offer to benefit area residents and the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department. With the offer, applications for a new or renewed Sam’s Savings or Sam’s Business $45 annual membership will receive a $10 gift card. Sam’s Plus members receive a $20 gift card and earn a $10 reward for every $500 spent. Additionally, Sam’s Club will continue to donate $5 for every applica-
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cate meighan inside going out n all of the football madness, did you forget about Valentine’s Day? If you’re one of (the many) guys kicking themselves, then you’re in luck because it’s not too late to plan a great night for your love. Since most women do not consider Valentine’s Day to be just a “Hallmark holiday,” I’ll kindly suggest that you check out one of the many special evenings planned at one of Ocean City’s local eateries. Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant in the Clarion Resort in Fontainebleau Hotel on 101st Street and Coastal Highway will have two- and three-course dinners being served on Sunday, Feb. 14 for just $30 and $35 for you and your other half to enjoy. The normal menu will also be available. Bourbon Street on the Beach on 116th Street and Coastal Highway will be serving a special Valentine’s Day menu on Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 14 from noon until 10 p.m. Entrees include chicken parm, 24-ounce. prime rib and jambalaya. Check out www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.co m for more menu details. Longboard Cafe on 67th Street and midtown Boardwalk will be celebrating all weekend long from Friday, Feb. 12 through Sunday, Feb. 14. Reserve your spot online at www.longboardcafe.net for a very special four-course dinner for $39.99. Seacrets: Jamaica USA at 49th Street and the bay has reopened after a month of renovations and is ready to party. It will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a “Love in the Country” theme that includes a country-style menu. There will be specials all day long on Feb. 14 and then from 4-7 p.m. You can enjoy half-price jerk chicken, wings, onion rings and Jamaican fries. There will be half-price entrees from 5-10 p.m. with live entertainment by Philbilly. The 45th Street Taphouse Bar & Grille on 45th Street and the bay will feature a Valentine’s weekend food-and-beer pairing dinner from Thursday, Feb. 11 through Sunday, Feb. 14. Entrees include broiled crab cakes, smoked prime See CATE Page 48
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Guests attending the annual Ocean City Seaside Boat Show at the 40th Street convention center check out some of the boats on display. The 2016 event will feature more than 350 boats, 50 dealers and approximately 150 vendors, today through Sunday.
Seaside Boat Show returns to OC Exhibitors will offer an array of products from boat lifts to motors and fishing gear
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Feb. 12, 2016) The 33rd annual Optimist Seaside Boat Show returns to the resort with more than 350 boats, 50 dealers and approximately 150 vendors featured today through Sunday, Feb. 12-14, at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. Admission cost is $10 for a day pass or $15 for the entire weekend. Children admission is $1. Many dealers and exhibitors will offer special show prices on new and popular models. Visitors can browse a selection of sport cruisers, sport fishing, performance and “super boats.” Financing and insurance is available for interested buyers. One of the most popular boat shows on the East Coast grows every year, drawing thousands of water and boating enthusiasts to the resort with 12,000 people expected to attend throughout the Presidents Day weekend.
Exhibitors will be offering marine state-of-the-art electronics, trailers, canvas tops, motors, jewelry, dock builders, boat lifts, art, fishing gear, paddleboards and other water sportsrelated gear. “North Bay Marina has donated the door prize for over 28 years,” said Charles Smith, the show’s publicity chair. “Each attendee has a chance to win a pontoon boat with motor. We feel their contribution has really made a difference.” Scott and Mary McCurdy, owners of North Bay Marina, have participated in the boat show since its inception. “The show has been good to us and we try to be community involved and active,” Scott McCurdy said. There will be more than 20 boats on display from the Selbyville, Del. business including four pontoon boat lines, hurricane deck boats and SeaPro offshore fishing boats. “It’s the only boat show, I am aware of, that operates for a charitable endeavor,” McCurdy said. “All the money this show generates goes to local charities including college scholarships and supporting local
programs.” The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club sponsors the event and is a local affiliate of Optimist International. The Ocean City-Berlin chapter has 122 members and is recognized as one of the top clubs in the volunteer organization. The Ocean City Seaside Boat Show is one of the Optimist Club’s major fundraisers for its children’s programs and all of the funds raised are used for youth activities and community service in Worcester County. “It is the boat show that works for kids,” Smith said. In the past, the show has supported Diakonia shelter in West Ocean City, boy scouts, oratorical contests, WEXL banquet, Junior Achievement, Youth ID, Worcester County art contests, reading programs in schools, drama program at Stephen Decatur High School, essay contests and scholarships at the three county high schools. It has raised funds for sports and recreation in Ocean City, Berlin, Selbyville, Snow Hill and in other areas, Smith said. Over the years, the club has given See SHOW Page 48
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Continued from Page 47 hundreds in scholarships, totaling more than $1.6 million to Worcester County students, he said. “Boat shows are dying, yet the Ocean City Boat Show has a waiting list,” said Randy Warden, owner of Ocean City Boat Lifts in Bishopville. “I’ve been to 50-plus boat shows all over the country and this is the best one I go to anywhere.” Attendees will have the opportunity to browse Golden Boat Lifts, floating Jet Ski lifts and a full line of dock accessories. Ocean City Boat Lifts has been attending the show for more than 15 years and Warden praises the handson aspect of perusing a huge selection of boating supplies. “They have diversified products. There is something for everyone,”
Warden said. “There is jewelry, clothing, fishing supplies and anything you can think of in the boating world. There are some great deals if you look around.” Brian Tinkler, general manager of Sunset Marina in West Ocean City, echoed Warden by emphasizing how the show has an abundance of products for anyone interested in boating or fishing. “It is one of the first shows of the 2016 season featuring new products and it is a great family event,” Tinkler said. Sunset Marina has participated in the Ocean City boat show for at least 15 years and attendees can rent boat slips for dry storage on a seasonal basis this weekend. In addition, it will be promoting a weekend tackle sale at Atlantic Tackle in West Ocean City and boat lift sales for larger boats at
the Ocean City Fishing Center. “If you are looking for a boat to use in our area, there is no other show that works for our unique boating conditions,” McCurdy said. “The show specializes in outdoor engines and boats that run in extremely shallow waters.” The Seaside Boat Show runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. For a chance to win a boat, include name, address and phone number on the tear-off section of the admission ticket and put it in the raffle container. Visit www.ocboatshow.com for a list of exhibitors. Check out www.ocberlinoptimist.org for more information about the Ocean CityBerlin Optimist Club.
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rib, heart-shaped ravioli with wild mushrooms and pan seared halibut. The dessert menu is divine, with choices like red velvet cheesecake brownie a la mode to make you drool. The 32 Palm Restaurant on 32nd Street, oceanside in the Hilton, will be serving sweetheart specials as well as its regular menu from Friday, Feb. 12 through Sunday, Feb. 14. Starters include lobster bisque and creole shrimp and grits with entrees such as rockfish fillet, stuffed lobster tail and seafood mac and cheese to follow. Call 410-289-2525 to make reservations. Dunes Manor at 2800 N. Baltimore Ave. is planning a Sweet and Spicy Valentine’s Day Weekend with oceanfront accommodations for lovers. A five-course Valentine’s Day gourmet dinner for two, salsa and bachata dance lessons in the ballroom, plus a Valentine’s Day dance party with DJ Louis are included. Call 1-800-523-2888 to make your reservations. Coins Restaurant in the 28th Street Plaza will celebrate Valentine’s Day on Sunday, Feb. 14 with half-price entrees from 4-9 p.m. Harpoon Hanna’s on Route 54 and the bay in Fenwick Island is also taking reservations for Valentine’s Day. Its whole menu will be available with a few surprises and Dave Hawkins will be providing the entertainment from 5-9 p.m. Check out www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com for more information. The Full Moon Saloon at 12702 Old Bridge Road in West Ocean City will have some great dinner and drink specials to enjoy with your love. Jumbo lump crab cake and petite filet is on the menu and it’s being served for just $24.95 on Valentine’s Day.
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Taking care of the crowd watching the Super Bowl at BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street, from left, are Jared Thompson, Ali Capwell and Alex Miller.
Ocean City Fish Company (formerly Captain’s Galley) located on the commercial harbor on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City is opening its doors this weekend and will host a daily happy hour from 3-7 p.m. With some cool drink and food specials, which include 75-cent wings and $2 rail drinks. If you order two entrees on Valentine’s Day at Ocean City Fish Company, you’ll get a free appetizer and a free dessert to share. If you happen to be visiting Berlin, one of America’s coolest small towns ever, then you need to stop in at Blacksmith Bar and Restaurant at 104 Pitts Street. Aside from its standard fabulous lunch and dinner menu, Blacksmith will be celebrating Valentine’s Day weekend with an oyster and raw bar on both Friday and Saturday evenings. Also in Berlin is Siculi Rustic Italian Kitchen at 104 N. Main Street. It’s featuring a Sweetheart’s Weekend beginning on Fri-
day, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13 with entrees such as French cut pork chops and lobster, shrimp and scallops in champagne sauce over pasta. On Sunday, Feb. 14 Siculi will feature a Sweetheart Brunch with a breakfast casserole and buttermilk chicken-fried steak with waffles. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling 410-629-0550. Valentine’s Day Horse and Carriage Rides will take place on Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 14 on the Boardwalk. This special package includes a ride from the inlet parking lot to Fourth Street and back, plus a box of chocolates, a rose and some bubbly to enjoy on the ride. The cost is $40 per couple. Call Randy Davis at 443-783-1409 to make a reservation. There are a few other things on the horizon in Ocean City. The Seaside Boat Show will take place at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street and Coastal HighSee CATE Page 49
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THURSDAY CHRIS BUTTON & DAVE SHERMAN • 5 – 9 pm sides. BJ’s has live entertainment several nights a week as well, so check out their schedule of live acts at www.bjsonthewater.com. If you’re looking to grab a drink after work, Crab Bag on 130th Street, bayside has a super happy hour that runs all day, seven days a week. You can dine-in or order one of the great carryout specials, such as eight pieces of fried chicken and a pound of spiced shrimp for just $24.95. Ropewalk on 82nd Street and the bay wants to help you get through the winter by serving happy hour all day and night with half-price bada-bing and wings and one buck a shuck Ropewalk Liberties. Ropewalk’s Friday dinner special includes smoked prime rib, Saturday is crab cake night and on Sunday you can order a threecourse chef’s select dinner for just $16.99. Mione’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant on 67th Street and Coastal Highway location has reopened and if you stop in for lunch, you can grab a personal cheese pizza and drink for $7.99. There is also its now-famous Thursday special, which features a large cheese pizza for just $9.25. If you’d rather have pasta, then you’re in luck, because Mione’s has a great pasta dinner with meatballs and fresh dinner rolls for $8.25. Check out www.mionesoc.com for more menu options. General’s Kitchen on 66th Street and Coastal Highway is now open from Thursday through Monday to serve up one of the very best breakfasts in Ocean City. The house specialty is its creamed chipped beef on toast or a biscuit with hash browns — something that’s great any time of day. Johnny’s Pizza & Pub on 56th Street and Coastal Highway has See CATE Page 50
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Assateague Island plans ‘A Century of Memories,’ Feb. 17
(Feb. 12, 2016) In honor of the National Park Service Centennial, Assateague Island is celebrating “A Century of Memories.” Assateague has long been a part of people’s lives, from basic survival and livelihoods to communities and recreational enjoyment. The public is invited to share memories on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at the Assateague Island National Seashore Environmental Education Center (the old visitor center) in Berlin. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors may have an Assateague scrap book, old Ocean Beach or Atlantic Estates documents, pictures of the U.S. Life-Saving Stations, newspaper clippings, old family photographs or even home movies that were taken on the island. Park staff will accept the donation of materials to include in its archives or make a copy of it and return the originals. Organizers will be prepared to collect oral history interviews, so come and recollect stories about the island before it was designated a national seashore or while the national seashore was in its infancy. The National Park Service recognizes that Assateague’s history is in the people who have interacted with the island over time.
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winter lunch specials that run from Monday through Friday. You can get a six-inch pizza, salad and unlimited soda for just $5.99. Half of any sub, fries and an unlimited soda are just $6.99. You can check out www.johnnyspizzapub.com for more info on upcoming deals. Tony Luke’s on 33rd Street and Coastal Highway is open daily to satisfy your need for a traditional south Philly cheese steak. The traditional size comes with American cheese, provolone or Cheez Whiz for just $9.99. Its chicken cutlet sandwiches are loaded and a double smashed burger comes with two all beef patties, tomato, lettuce, pickles and American cheese for just $6.99. Harborside on South Harbor Road in West Ocean City has some great specials available all day and night this week. Chicken Parmesan For any additional information about this event, contact Joe Laque at 410-629-6607 or email joseph_laque@nps.gov. For additional information on Assateague Island National Seashore, visitwww.nps.gov/asis and participate in the conversation at Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
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sandwich is just $9.99, a flatbread Cuban, featuring ham and slowroasted pulled pork, is just $12.99 and crab scampi is $24.99. Don’t forget, Monday is half-price entree night at Harborside and happy hour runs from 4-7 p.m. Monday to Friday as well Sunset Grille at 12933 Sunset Ave. in West Ocean City reopened this week after a bit of a breather. Happy hour is now from 3-7 p.m. And its daily specials look great. Monday is Italian night with a three-course dinner for $10.99 and Tuesday is date night, meaning if you buy one appetizer and entree then your date’s entree is on the house. Wednesday is half-price wine night and on Thursday you can enjoy a three-course seafood feast for just $12.99. If you have an event coming up or know of anything that deserves a mention please email me the details at cate@oceancitytoday.net.
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Aries, if you assumed you were right on track, you soon will see why it isn’t safe to assume. Do not take anything for granted and consider all potential outcomes.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Interpersonal dynamics are constantly changing, and you may have a challenging time wrangling in your relationship to where it feels comfortable, Taurus.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, even if you are uncertain about someone’s intentions, it is best to give that person the benefit of the doubt. However, an ounce of skepticism never hurt anyone.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, it is better to make your choices sooner rather than later this week. Putting decisions off only complicates matters. It may be an anxious time, but you will pull through.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Stop worrying about how others see you, Leo. This week own up to your beliefs, even if they seem to go against the norm. You may be surprised at the support you receive.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
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Virgo, a hectic week leads to lots of demands on your time. Take things one task at a time and do not be afraid to say “no” if you feel you are overwhelmed.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, frustration at work may not be directed at any one person, and you can’t let it consume your life. Make the frustration work to your advantage instead.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Romantic thoughts this week will have you on a mission to spend quality time with a loved one, Scorpio. You may do everything in your power to be near your significant other.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Don’t try to erect barriers, Sagittarius. This week you have to let someone in and unburden some of the problems or thoughts that have been weighing you down.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Accomplish something important based on what you learn this week, Capricorn. Keep your eyes and ears open to all of the possibilities around you.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Try not to take the easy way out, Aquarius. When faced with some tough questions, stay strong and true to yourself. You will be happier in the long run if you do so.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, take some time off if your job seems like a headache this week. If you have the time, enjoy a long weekend or a short jaunt during the week.
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Trio offers carriers to parents of kids with special needs
By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Feb. 12, 2016) A casual conversation between a pediatric physical therapist and a patient’s parent turned into something more as the pair, and later trio, founded Lift Me Up — a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to providing for and expanding the “babywearing” movement to parents of children with special needs. Sarah Oleksak wasn’t expecting an enthusiastic “Let’s do it!” from Kristen Bergey in 2012 when she mentioned the positive benefits of babywearing, and how she wished she were able to provide carriers to parents — especially those parents of children with special needs. That evening, Bergey sat down and composed an email outlining her ideas of how it all might work. Soon after, the pair decided to become a trio by adding Rachel Dypsky into the fold. On and off during the next couple of years the friends would talk occasionally about forming a nonprofit to advance babywearing, but didn’t really take action until 2014. Unbeknownst to other friends and even family, the three put together a Facebook page, filed for 501(c)3 status, got insurance and applied for a local grant with the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. While they ultimately didn’t get the grant, Bergey explained, it was for the best, since the funding they eventually got allowed them to take their cause to a national audience, and internationally into Canada. “We didn’t even really like the Facebook page we built,” Bergey said. That feeling didn’t stop them from pushing the Facebook page live one night before bed, not telling anyone else it was there. The next morning, Bergey said, the secret was out. “We got hundreds of likes overnight,” she said. The page now has almost 8,300 likes. “I understand the importance of bonding by having your baby close to you. Positioning is really important to
Pictured, from left, Rachel Dypsky with Ethan, Sarah Oleksak with Gabe and Kristin Bergey holds John as a demonstration of the carriers provided to parents of special needs children by the nonprofit the trio founded, Lift Me Up.
neuromuscular development, and a carrier provides a respite,” Oleksak said. “You can get something accomplished or make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich while you’re still with your baby.” For mothers with multiple children, with or without special needs, the carriers keep one child secure while another requires attention. “I know first hand the impact these carriers can have. They help the child by not being in a car seat or in a wheelchair while on the beach, for example,” Bergey said. “If an older sibling has special needs, you can care for both at once. It gives parents or caregivers the opportunity to meet everyone’s needs.” Dypsky’s experience is also personal. “When my son was diagnosed with a lung tumor before he was even born, I knew I was going to wear him as much as possible,” she said. “Having him in a carrier allowed, and still allows, me to keep this child close to my heart. I was once told by a specialist this special boy wouldn’t survive. In
my heart I knew differently, and I planned to hold on tight to him every minute through his baby years. “Wearing my son in a carrier not only kept him close and cuddly, but it also kept him upright,” she continued. “This was a lifesaver when it came to illnesses that could wreak havoc on his affected lung. Why? Because wearing him aided and enhanced our breastfeeding relationship, which gave him immune support while the upright position helped keep fluid from settling in his lungs during colds and coughs.” Because the babywearing movement isn’t mainstream, Oleksak said families don’t know where to get carriers. Depending on the size of the child, she continued, the carriers can also be expensive. This is where Lift Me Up comes in. Families with children who have special needs can apply for one through www.liftmeupbabywearing.org. “We review extensive information on each family to find out their specific needs. One family may request a carrier for their 4-year-old who has spina
bifida and wears braces on their legs and tires easily; having a carrier would allow him to participate in family outings such as hiking or walks on the beach,” Dypsky said. “Another family might have an 8-year-old who has autism, can’t communicate, and runs off; having a carrier to wear a newborn would be beneficial so the parent can be hands-free to care for their older child.” Not every family can be accommodated, Bergey said, but Lift Me Up will often join in crowdfunding efforts to help families afford their own carriers, not with money, but by linking to sites via their Facebook page. Last month, Bergey said, the trio sent 20 carriers to families. “When we began Lift Me Up, we had the goal of helping just a couple of local families every month. Little did we know how many people would respond so positively to this idea,” Dypsky said. “It wasn’t long before we had thousands of followers on social media, dozens of emails flowing in See MORE Page 53
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NOW PLAYING BJ’S ON THE WATER
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10218 Racetrack Road Berlin 410-641-0600 www.oceandowns.com Feb. 13: Matt Lafferty, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Aaron Howell Duo, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
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116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com Every Wednesday: Open Mic, 8 p.m. to midnight Every Thursday: Chris Button & Dave Sherman, 5-9 p.m. Feb. 12: Dave Sherman 7-11 p.m. Dave Sherman Feb. 13: Randy Lee Ashcraft, 7-11 p.m. Feb. 14: Michael Smith, Piano Man 5-8 p.m.
60th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-5500 www.fagers.com Feb. 12: Songwriters on the bay, 6 p.m.; DJ Hook, 9 p.m. Feb. 13: The Oyster Garden w/ music by Pressing Strings, 12 p.m.; DJ Groove, 9 p.m.; DJ Hook Scotts New Band, 10 p,m, Feb. 14: Everett Spells, 10 a.m. Feb. 15: Bryan Clark, 5:30 p.m.
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Jeremy, 9 p.m. Feb. 14: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 7 p.m. Feb. 18: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. HARPOON HANNA’S Route 54 and the bay Fenwick Island, Del. 800-227-0525 302-539-3095 www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com Feb. 12: Dave Hawkins, 5-10 p.m. Feb. 13: Dave Sherman, 5-10 p.m. Feb. 18: Melissa Alesi, 5-9 p.m. HOOTERS Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Road West Ocean City 410-213-1841 www.hootersofoc.com Feb. 13: DJ BK, 8 p.m. JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-524-7499 www.johnnyspizzapub.com Feb 12: Slappy Hour, 9 p.m. Feb 13: the 69 Band, 9 p.m. Feb. 17: Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys, 6 p.m. KY WEST RESTAURANT & BAR 54th Street Ocean City
443-664-2836 www.kywestoceancity.com Every Saturday: DJ Rhoadie OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 www.clarionoc.com Feb. 12-13: Power Play, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com Feb. 12: My hero Zero, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Feb. 13: The Freddie Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; Tritide 9-1 am; Big Bang Baby, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Feb. 14: 19th Street Band, 1-5 p.m.; Philbilly, 5-9 p.m. Feb. 18: Full Circle Trio, 5-9 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 443-365-2576 Feb. 12: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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More than 1,000 families helped by group in two years Continued from Page 51 every day with questions on our program, companies and manufacturers wanting to be a part of our mission, and hundreds of applications to review. In the blink of an eye, we went from a small local outreach to an organization that has, in just the past two years, helped over 1,000 families all across the U.S. and Canada begin their babywearing journey.”
Music therapist Tatyana Martin to lead classes in OC
(Feb. 12, 2016) A trio of music classes designed to express creativity and allow self-expression begin this week at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, bayside. Board certified music therapist Tatyana Martin will lead the classes. “Love of Music” on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 1-3 p.m. gives children the opportunity to experience their love of music while making music with others. With a Valentine’s Day theme, participants will engage in group song writing, improvisation and many more fun ways to use music. The class is open to children of all ages, but those 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $5 for members of the Art League of Ocean City, $6 for non-members. “Springtime Music” on Saturday, April 9 from 1-3 p.m. will allow children to rhythmically feel musical changes and recreate sounds of springtime with others. The class is open to children of all ages, but those 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $5 for members of the Art League of Ocean City, $6 for non-members. A free workshop designed for adults, “What Music Can Do For You,” on Tuesday, March 29 from 68 p.m., will help participants express emotions and connect with people. A hands-on session involving music, movement and art experience, attendees will come away understanding how music is meaningful to them. Space is limited in all three workshops, and early registrations are suggested. Reservations are being accepted by calling the Ocean City Center for the Arts at 410-524-9433. The Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street, is the home of the Art League of Ocean City, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the visual arts in the Ocean City area through education, exhibits, scholarships, programs and community art events. The arts center is supported by memberships, corporate and civic funding, donations and sales of art. Information is available at 410-5249433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
Sarah Oleksak, left, Rachel Dypsky and Kristin Bergey, right, founded Lift Me Up based on their personal experiences with babywearing. The nonprofit organization matches parents of children with special needs to ergonomic carriers.
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OUT & ABOUT
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Scott Golley and Maura Burton are ready to serve patrons at Decatur Diner in West Ocean City on Feb 1.
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Mallory Rohde and Crystal McClung take care of customers at the Dough Roller on 70th Street, Jan. 31.
Cheryl Miller and Jarrod Johnson enjoy the Super Bowl festivities at Johnny's Pizza on 56th Street, Sunday.
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Having a fun time at Duffy's Tavern on 130th Street, from left, are Bill and Barbra Baker, Doug Edgerton, Bonnie Stockton and Wolfie Vendemia.
Jill and Jim Sanders watch the Super Bowl at Johnny's Pizza on 56th Street, Sunday.
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Jessica Michels, Leigh Ann Flounlacker, center, and Kira Moingone welcome guests to the Greene Turtle on 116th Street for Super Bowl Sunday.
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Teenage Rust & the Fabulous Rustettes perform on Super Bowl Sunday at BJ's on the Water on 75th Street.
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Francis â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Jockoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Graye talks about 40-year deejay career
By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Feb. 12, 2016) For four decades, the name â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jockoâ&#x20AC;? meant one thing in the greater Berlin area: it was time to dance. Born in 1933, Francis â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jockoâ&#x20AC;? Graye grew up during segregation, in a time when the color of your skin dictated what schools, business and shops you could go into. Until the 1960s, even Ocean City was closed to many outside of three designated â&#x20AC;&#x153;colored excursion daysâ&#x20AC;? after the summer season. Within those segregated areas, however, music became a unifying force in the black community, and Graye knew he wanted to be a part of it. In 1955, he was discharged from the United States Army. He remembers buying a turntable and a small onetube amplifier that fit in the trunk of his car. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t learn how to play no instrument, but I always loved music. One thing I could do was play records,â&#x20AC;? he said. Two shops he was allowed into were Uncle Nedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bargain Fair in Berlin and Watsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Smoke House in Salisbury, where he shopped exclusively for records. At the time, each cost between 25 and 30 cents. Graye loaded up on 78s, borrowed
a name from popular deejay Jocko Henderson from Philadelphiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s WHAT-AM radio, and started booking record hops in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 1953, before I even started playing records, I was living in New York and working in New York,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I used to listen to his station, and he talked so much trash. I thought, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to call myself â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Jockoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; too â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jocko on the scene with his record machine.â&#x20AC;? His first record hop was at Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inn in Germantown. Other shows soon followed at the Multipurpose Building, Green Top Inn, Raymond Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, the High Hat, Masonic Hall and the Duncan-Showell American Legion Post 231 in Berlin, along with the Roadside Inn, Grand Terrace and Bridge Club in Ocean City, and Rosedale Beach and the Savoy in Millsboro, Del. Over the years, Graye played records in countless venues across the peninsula, from Pocomoke, Snow Hill and Princess Anne, to Anne Arundel County and Horntown, Va. His audiences ranged from senior groups to schoolchildren, and crowds often swelled well into the hundreds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However many could get into the place,â&#x20AC;? Graye said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You packed it in â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t any capacity.â&#x20AC;? Admission
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The Duncan-Showell American Legion will honor Francis â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jockoâ&#x20AC;? Graye later this month. Now retired, Graye was a popular and influential deejay, spinning records across three states, during his 40year career that ended in 1995.
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Graye developed his own style during career Continued from Page 55 shops, but came up empty. “I had a record hop at the multipurpose building that night and I didn’t have that record, so I called up to Cherry Hill, N.J.,” he said. “They said they had it, so I told them I’d be there in two-to-three hours and asked them to hold it for me. All that for a 45.” That night in Berlin, at midnight, he played “Go On Fool” for the first time in public. Graye also developed his own style, often heckling his most-loyal fans. “As they were dancing, I might say, ‘alright Greg, come on!’ Whoever was out there, when they came in the door I would call their name. That was part of it,” he said. When he wasn’t traveling on weekends, Graye worked with mentally handicapped children at the Stockley
Center in Delaware for more than 30 years. More than a few times, he put on record hops for the center for the children. He also raised three of his own children with his wife, a beautician, and remembers the first time they were old enough to join him at the Masonic Hall. “It was just so much fun,” he said. Graye said he never changed his format, all the way up until his last record hop in 1995. “That’s why I stayed out there so long,” he said. “A lot of people wasn’t into rap and stuff like that – my crowd wasn’t. I stayed the same with my good, old-fashioned soul music.” By the end, the people who first came to see the Eastern Shore’s own Jocko had families of their own, and his fandom had grown and evolved with him. “Their great-grandchildren was fans of mine, and it would move right on up,” he said. “I went through many a
generation with the music that I played. “And I had a style all of my own – that’s why I stayed out there so long,” Graye added. “I never sat down to play a record. I always stood up. And I always thought I was easy to like. I always got along with people, never had no problems. If it was a good time, I would be a part of it.” His last performance was on a Saturday night in 1995, at the American Legion in Berlin. “You couldn’t even get a parking space on Flower Street,” Graye said. “I’ve still got a lot of fans out there right now that would probably like to see me get back started again. But I’m out of it now. I got tired and just gave it up.” According to Graye, he hasn’t spun a single record since that night, and he no longer owns a turntable. What he misses most are the crowds of people dancing to his favorite records. The Duncan-Showell American Legion Post 231 will host a dinner hon-
oring several of its members, including Graye, on Feb. 20, in Berlin. Tickets are $25 and are available through the Legion and its auxiliary. Berlin native Gregory Purnell, who helped organized the event, remembers attending some of those early “Jocko” record hops. “Jocko would always have the record that was the hottest thing out, and for a time he was the first and only of his kind,” he said. “Francis was an icon. Generation after generation after generation danced to that music that Francis played. It kept us with a purpose,” Purnell continued. “Back then there weren’t these lines that are drawn now between Snow Hill or Pocomoke, Delaware or Maryland – music always brought us together. “We want to show our appreciation for what Francis did for the community. Music united our community, and if you said ‘Jocko,’ the building was going to be full.”
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Cuban black beans and rice served By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Feb. 12, 2016) The science of cooking is a prerequisite for success. The understanding of fundamental principles must be addressed if comprehension is to follow. Questions are the prelude to answers which are the basis for knowledge. Black beans and rice sounds like a simple dish but do not be fooled by its straightforwardness. Dried beans defy most rules of cookery and require planning
and patience. For something so small, they entail a lot of attention. As a result, dried beans are the focus of this week’s discussion. While the actual work is minimal, it is quite frustrating when a considerable amount of time yields disappointing results. Detailed exploration sheds light on a recipe that got its name from the wars between the dark-skinned Moors and the lightskinned Spaniards that occurred during the 8th century in Spain. Dried beans should be soaked overnight but the type of soaking is the question at hand. According to The Science of Good Cooking, the
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swell unevenly and the skin to burst which alludes to a gummy consistency. Black beans and rice are high in protein and fiber, inexpensive to make, and pleasing to the palate. During the wintry months, I find myself needing a change of menu. Cuban black beans and rice is the perfect choice and comforting indeed. Enjoy! Cuban Black Beans and Rice Ingredients 1 ½ tablespoons Morton’s table salt 1 cup dried black beans, picked over and rinsed 2 cups chicken stock 1 cup vegetable stock 1 cup water 2 large green bell peppers, stemmed and seeded 2 medium yellow onions, peeled 1 head garlic, 6 small cloves minced, the rest of the head halved and with skin left intact
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low. Cook until beans are almost soft, about 25 minutes. Drain beans in a colander that is set in a large bowl and reserve 2 ½ cups bean cooking liquid. If you do not have enough bean cooking liquid, add water to equal 2 ½ cups. 3. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Place rice in large fine-mesh strainer and run cold water until the water becomes clear. Shake strainer to remove excess water and set aside. 4. Finely chop remaining bell peppers and onions. 5. In the same large stock pot, heat olive oil and pork cheek over medium-low heat and cook, stirring occasionally until lightly browned and fat has rendered, about 30 minutes. Add remaining peppers, onions, garlic, cumin, oregano, thyme and baking soda. Increase heat to medium and continue to cook until
PAGE 57 vegetables are soft and beginning to brown. Add rice, and stir to make sure the rice is well coated. 6. Stir in beans, reserved bean cooking liquid, vinegar and remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Cover and transfer to oven. Cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Fluff with fork and transfer to baking sheet for 5 minutes. Spread the beans and rice mixture over the baking sheet; this helps the dish to cool down so it does not get mushy. A light dusting of freshly ground black pepper and a garnish of scallions and cilantro are the final touches to a delicious side dish. * This recipe is adapted from The Science of Good Cooking. Secret Ingredient - Recovery. “Recovery is a path … not a sudden landing.” – Sandra Bierig
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Nominations open for RAM industry awards Categories include Favorite Restaurant, Favorite Bar or Tavern and Chef of the Year
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Feb. 12, 2016) For the 62nd year, the Restaurant Association of Maryland honors hospitality professionals with the Stars of the Industry awards and nominations are taking place until Feb. 17. The dining public can nominate Maryland restaurants and hospitality professionals in six categories: Chef of the Year, Craft Brew Program of the Year, Favorite New Restaurant, Favorite Restaurant, Favorite Bar or Tavern, and Wine and Beverage Program of the Year. In addition, employees of a Maryland restaurant can select a Heart of the Industry applicant and members can enter a Restaurateur of the Year or Allied Member of the Year. “Our hospitality industry never gets enough recognition for what they do,” Kimberly Schlosser, marketing and events coordinator for the Restaurant Association of Maryland [RAM], said. “This award commends and celebrates the individuals in our industry that deserve praise.” Interested participants can visit marylandrestaurants.com/awards to
submit an online application for each category until Feb. 17. “Anyone can be nominated whether they are a member of RAM or not,” Schlosser said. “With thousands of restaurants statewide, the possibilities are endless.” After nominations are narrowed down to a few finalists, public voting will run from March 9-30. Voters can visit marylandrestaurants.com/awards or go on the Facebook page, www.facebook.com/marylandrestaurants, to cast them. Winners are slated to be announced on May 1 at the Starts of the Industry awards gala in the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel with a “Moonlight in Morocco” theme. There are 2,000 members in the Restaurant Association of Maryland and the annual awards gala was created to recognize the hard work of restaurant owners and their employees. “We take pride in showcasing some of the best restaurants and businesses across the state,” Schlosser said. “Not only will restaurants get a fabulous award, but they will get some fantastic publicity through our public voting, advertising and event, where they are publicly recognized on stage and given an award to showcase in their establishment.” From 2009-2012, a number of Ocean City restaurants and hospital-
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ity workers won Restaurant Association awards. Seacrets on 49th Street was inducted into the Hospitality Hall of Honor in 2010 and owner Leighton Moore won Restaurateur of the Year honors in 2009. Fager’s Island, on 60th Street, was named Favorite Bar and Tavern in addition to being inducted into the Maryland Hospitality Hall of Honor in 2009. Favorite Restaurant awards went to Marlin Moon Grille, formerly located on Route 50 in West Ocean City inside the Francis Scott Key Family Resort and Liquid Assets on 94th Street took home Wine and Beverage Program of the Year in 2009. De Lazy Lizard, located on the bay at First Street, was named the winner of Maryland’s Favorite New Restaurant; Shenanigan’s Irish Pub, on the Boardwalk at Fourth Street, received the Favorite Bar and/or Tavern award and William and Julianne Gibbs, owners of the Dough Roller restaurants in Ocean City, received the Brice & Shirley Phillips Lifetime Industry Achievement Award in 2012. In 2013, Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill on 54th Street was the winner in the Favorite Bar or Tavern category and Restaurateur of the Year went to Fish Tales owner Shawn Harman. Fish Tales was also named the Fa-
vorite Bar or Tavern in 2011. Ocean City restaurateurs took home four awards and two were inducted into the Hospitality Hall of Honor in 2014. Chef of the Year was Travis Wright from the Shark on the Harbor; Restaurateur of the Year honor was given to Tammy Patrick-Cebula of The Skye Bar; Craft Brew Program of the Year went to Fager’s Island and Amanda Taylor of Horizons Restaurant at the Clarion was named the Heart of the Industry Award winner. BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street and the 77th Street Bayside Skillet were inducted into the Maryland Hospitality Hall of Honor. In addition, Billy Carder, who owns BJ’s on the Water with his wife, Madlyn, was named Restaurateur of the Year in 2011. Last year, the Greene Turtle received the McCormick Cornerstone of the Industry Awards recognition and Sunset Grille owner Buddy Trala took home the Restaurateur of the Year award. Sunset Grille was also named Favorite Restaurant in 2011. The Greene Turtle received the McCormick Cornerstone Award in 2009 and 2011. In addition, the Greene Turtle was inducted into the Hospitality Hall of Honor in 2011. For more information or to vote, visit marylandrestaurants.com/awards.
Pines Farmers Market offers raffle with growing jackpot (Feb. 12, 2016) The Ocean Pines Farmers Market will be offering a 50/50 raffle to visitors, giving them the chance to win a growing cash jackpot. Raffle tickets cost $1 each and are available at the information booth. The market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in White Horse Park, located at 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. The winter raffle drawing will take place at the market on Saturday, March 5. Winner need not be present. Proceeds from the raffle will be
used for Ocean Pines Farmers Market educational programs and events. The market is open year-round and offers seasonal fresh produce, meat, eggs, seafood, wine, baked goods, kettle corn, gourmet food products, handcrafted gifts and other items. For more information, visit www.OceanPines.org the Ocean Pines Farmers Market on Facebook. To participating as a vendor, contact Market Manager David Bean at 410-251-6383.
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During a commendation ceremony in January at City Hall on Third Street in Ocean City, the U.S. Coast Guard acknowledged the coordinated efforts of three Coast Guard units, the USCG Auxiliary, the Maryland State Police, the Ocean City Beach Patrol and the Ocean City Emergency Management Department for keeping the water under last year’s Ocean City Air Show safe.
Maritime Operations Group praised for Air Show service (Feb. 12, 2016) While 50,000 spectators looked skyward last June to see the Navy’s Blue Angels and the F22 Raptor and others dazzled beachgoers, a coordinated team of maritime personnel kept the water under flight demonstration area safe. Maritime Operation Group was made up of resources from USCG Station Ocean City and Indian River, USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 12-05, USCG Air Station Atlantic City, Maryland State Police, Maryland Department of Natural Resource Police and the Ocean City Beach Patrol. Anchored by Coast Guard Station – Ocean City, an armada of a dozen assets, from the beach patrol’s jet skis patrolling the near shore surf to the 87’ USCG Cutter Finback from Cape May, N.J. that was anchored at show center provided enforcement of the no sail zone and stand-by divers in
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COMMUNITY/SCHOOL PAINTING ASSATEAGUE The Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), the friends group of Assateague Island National Seashore, had its first resident artist, Karen McLain, come for a short stay to paint the wild ponies of Assateague. Pictured are local art students from Seaside Christian Academy, who were able to experience, with McLain, painting the wild ponies "en plein air in the field."
CLOUD IN A JAR Meteorologists in Eliza Mason-Burt's third grade class at Ocean City Elementary School created a cloud in a jar recently as a part of their unit on the water cycle. Students learned that condensation occurs when warm air meets cold air in the atmosphere.
BLOOD DRIVE Stephen Decatur High School teacher Kurt Marx and senior Luke Warrington were two of the more than 70 people who gave blood during the annual Key Club Blood Drive on Dec. 14. The Key Club has been participating with the Blood Bank of Delmarva for more than two decades.
INVESTORS IN STOCK Stephen Decatur High School students participated in the fall session of the Maryland Stock Market Game challenge organized by the Maryland Council on Economic Education. (Right) Evan Marlowe, a sophomore, placed first in the state. He was able to earn an 18 percent gain on his $100,000 investment. (Left) The team of seniors Cole Mumford, Will Sass and Nick Matha placed second in the state and earned a 14 percent profit on their investments. More than 700 Maryland students participated in the Stock Market Game. Economics and Personal Finance teacher Kurt Marx guided the students as they navigated through their stock options during class and with the After School Academy Investment Club.
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DONATION CHALLENGE Bennett Termite and Pest Control recently donated $500 to the Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary. The donation will be used toward the purchase of a new fire truck that the department is mandated to buy. Dean and Belinda Bennett challenge local businesses to meet or exceed their donation within the next two months. To make a donation to the fire company, call 410-352-5757 or 443-235-2926.
CHECK PRESENTATION Members of the Stephen Decatur High School National Honor Society presented Wayne Littleton from Believe in Tomorrow with $2,500 after raising money from a gift card tree raffle. Since 2005, the organization has raised more than $18,000 for Believe in Tomorrow. Pictured, from left, are NHS members Allison Shumate and Zainab Mirza, Principal Tom Zimmer, NHS member Katie Withers, Littleton, NHS Vice President Reagan Dunham, member Ben Jolley, Secretary Samantha Ewancio and members Peter Marx and Marley Rakow.
WPS FOOD DRIVE GUEST SPEAKER During the Worcester Prep Nov. 24 Thanksgiving assembly, students were treated to guest speaker Rev. Bonita A. Nsah, mother of WPS senior Jeremiah Nsah. Her motivational message to students was about reflecting and celebrating what they are grateful for this year. Pictured surrounded by the Upper School Chorus is Nsah, his mother and WPS Headmaster Dr. Barry Tull.
From Nov. 30 to Dec. 17, more than 500 Worcester Preparatory School students collected canned goods, non-perishable food and monetary donations to purchase meat products for the annual Food Drive sponsored by the WPS Student Government Association. Pictured are the Upper School SGA Officers, from left, Biola Eniola, Amy Lizas, Devin Hammond and Hannah Arrington. All donations were provided to seven distribution centers located in Maryland and Delaware. These items are used to help feed those who are in need during the holiday season.
FUNDRAISING AND GIVING Rotary Club District 7630 Assistant Governor Bill Ferguson joins Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club members, Robert Smith, President Arlan Kinney, Past President Daniel Harris, Treasurer Margaret Mudron, Immediate Past President Kenneth Bates and Past President Stan Kahn as they celebrate another successful year of fundraising and giving. The Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club meetings are held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, located at 15th Street and the Boardwalk.
FOULTZ HONORED Bill Reddish, community liaison for Representative Andy Harris, presents a proclamation to Anna Foultz, for ongoing service to the community during the Republican Women of Worcester County’s January meeting held at the Captain’s Table on 15th Street in Ocean City.
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By Josh Davis Staff Writer (Feb. 12, 2016) Tickets for the sixth annual Snow Hill Oyster Roast sold out more than a month ago. Those interested in attending the Feb. 28 event, however, can still enter a raffle to win tickets. Snow Hill Chamber of Commerce Vice President Lee Chisholm has helped organize the event each year. According to Chisholm, the roast was not an immediate hit in the town. “It’s something that had to grow into itself, and we’ve made small adjustments through the years,” he said. “Year one was, I would say, our test run. I’m surprised people actually came back. It was a rough event.” Chisholm said long lines and inaccessible food made the roast frustrating for some during its inaugural year. Today, rather than try and cram several hundred people into the old firehouse, where the roast debuted, the event stretches between several locations. “We decided that, really this is to showcase the restaurants. Let’s just have the restaurants serve out of their own locations,” Chisholm said. “We keep the raw bar in the old firehouse with the band, but then if you want to see what Harvest Moon has, you just leave the firehouse and you go there and have all-you-can-eat of four or five other preparations.” This year, the roast also extends to the American Legion, who will prepare oysters casino and oysters Rockefeller. Harrison’s Senior Living will operate a tent with pulled pork sandwiches, and Snow Hill native Tommy Mason will run a tent with roasted oysters. “It’s kind of a block party,” Chisholm said. “It’s turned into this free-flowing event where you can just walk up and down the street and visit different
restaurants. It’s really meant to showcase the town, so you really get the chance to visit these businesses and see what Snow Hill is all about. “It’s a different sort of oyster roast,” he added. “I haven’t seen any that are quite like it.” Tickets include all-you-can eat food at all the locations, along with all-youcan drink domestic beer, water and soft drinks. The $40 tickets sold out a month before the actual event, slated for Sunday, Feb. 28 from 1-5 p.m., but the Snow Hill Chamber of Commerce will raffle off a four pack of tickets. Raffle tickets cost $5 each and are available at the chamber, as well as Harvest Moon Tavern, Taylor Bank and the Corner Shop. Chisholm said the roast is the “number one” fundraising event for the chamber. “It funds our chamber for the year, so [proceeds] go toward the development of the Snow Hill business community,” he said. “It’s staffing events, promoting the town, promoting business, creating flyers, advertising – basically it’s community support, but it’s focused more on the business community than anything else.” For the town itself, Chisholm said the biggest push in Snow Hill right now is simply getting new people to come and look around. Economic Development Director Michael Day agreed. “It’s really important to get people into town,” Day said. “Events can be real economic drivers.” Day said other major upcoming events in Snow Hill include stand-up paddle board races June 18-19, a motorcycle rally in Sturgis Park in September and a traditional Oktoberfest event in the fall. For more information, visit www.snowhillareachamber.com.
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Participants sought The Maryland Coastal Bays Program and the Ocean Pines Association are seeking nonprofit groups to participate in the annual Volunteer Fair and Happy Hour on Wednesday, March 16, from 57 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. The fair will allow nonprofit groups to promote their services and recruit volunteers. For more information or to reserve a spot at the fair, contact Sandi Smith at sandis@mdcoastalbays.org or call 410-213-2297 ext 106.
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Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation Beach Respite Housing Program, second from left, and assistant Cathy Steffe, center, are joined by, from left, Chris Jett, Terry Riley and artist Liz Lind at the 66th Street beach house. This is the second year Lind, Riley and Jett have teamed up to raise money for the Believe in Tomorrow house in Ocean City. PHOTO COURTESY GRACIE RILEY
Lind, Riley and Jett team up to support local organization (Feb. 12, 2016) Terry Riley and Chris Jett of Vantage Resort Realty hosted an annual party for their past clients and friends to ring in the new year and to also give back to the community. During the event, they raised $500
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TV series highlights places in Wor. (Feb. 12, 2016) Scenic Worcester County will be featured on “Travels with Darley” on PBS stations nationwide Sunday, Feb. 14 at 9 a.m. on MPT2 and Channel 268 on Comcast. During the 30-minute segment, TV host Darley Newman will take a family road trip through Ocean City and Assateague Island, as well as historic Berlin, Chesapeake Bay Farms in Pocomoke City and St. Michaels. View a preview of the upcoming segment online at http://travelswithdarley.com/tv-show/pbs-tv-preview. “In Maryland, we enjoyed activities and places that multiple generations can enjoy together, including young children,” Newman said. “We did everything from glassblowing in Berlin with Jeffrey Auxer to visiting the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels to viewing wild horses on Assateague Island. The trip was particularly special for me, as my best friend Ellen Schmidt of ‘Baby Meets City’ fame came along with her two daughters, Millie and Vivian, ages 3 and 5. That we could all enjoy the vacation and filming together created memories we’ll always cherish.” The Worcester County episode will broadcast five times per year during the next two years on 432 PBS stations to an audience of more than 46 million viewers. Full episodes will be available online through Hulu,
iTunes, as well as the Worcester County Tourism (WCT) website and Facebook page at Beach and Beyond. “The series includes eight episodes filmed around the globe, and Worcester County was chosen as one of those sights because of the relationship our tourism partners built with Budget Travel through the America’s Coolest Small Town contest,” WCT Director Lisa Challenger said. “It was thrilling to be able to spend four days showcasing our county to this incredible group of professionals who plan to share their favorite experience from their visit with a national audience.” The episodes will also appear on international networks in more than 83 countries, as well as on hotel networks, restaurant chains and big box retail stores including Wal-Mart and Albertsons, where “Travels with Darley” is distributed. “Travels with Darley” airs weekly on Sundays at 9 a.m. DCN Creative is the production company behind the Emmy®-winning “EQUITREKKING” travel series “Travels with Darley” on public television. Maryland is featured in two episodes, including the “Maryland’s Eastern Shore” episode and “Road Trip: Maryland, Virginia and South Carolina.” In addition to those adventures in the “Maryland’s Eastern Shore” episode, Newman and the group visit
Dolle’s Candyland along the Ocean City Boardwalk, ride the carousel at Trimper’s Amusement Park, visit Berlin and Burley Oak Brewery, take a ranger-led walk on Assateague Island, eat ice cream at Chesapeake Bay Farms and try crabs by the water at The Crab Claw in St. Michaels. Newman also makes the trip to Tilghman Island to meet Capt. Wade Murphy, Jr., a third generation waterman, and see his historic skipjack the Rebecca T. Ruark. In the “Road Trip” episode, Newman bikes the Cross Island Trail in Queen Anne’s County, including a lunch stop at Bridges Restaurant on Kent Narrows. She then has an epic fishing trip with Maverick Charters.
Donation benefits BIT Beach Respite House Prog. in OC Continued from Page 63 Riley and Jett have teamed up to raise money for the Believe in Tomorrow House on 66th Street in Ocean City. The Believe in Tomorrow Beach Respite House Program has been in operation for 30 years and offers free vacations to families with children diagnosed with life threatening illnesses. “We just bring them to the beach, try to let them be a family again, relax and do whatever we can for the families,” said Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation Beach Respite Housing Program.
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Capt. Monty Hawkins guest speaker during CAC meeting
Worcester County Emergency Management Planner, Tom Kane, receives the State Friend of 4-H Award from UME Lower Shore Area Extension Director, Karen Reddersen, left, and Worcester County 4-H Program Coordinator, Cindy Morris.
Kane presented State Friend of 4-H Award for Lower Shore (Feb. 12, 2016) Worcester County Emergency Management Planner, Tom Kane, is the recipient of the State Friend of 4-H Award for the Lower Shore. Nominated by University of Maryland Extension Program Assistant, Barbara Barga, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension Agent Associate, Jocelyn Koller, Kane was recognized for his volunteer service at the Maryland 4-H Volunteer and Youth Forum held in November at the Carousel Resort Hotel in Ocean City. Kane’s award was presented in January during the State 4-H Gala. Kane has given his time to train Lower Shore youth emergency skills through 4-H programs such as Having Emergency Response Skills (HERS). He has also trained many 4-H volunteers and club members in CPR and Emergency First Aid. Currently, Worcester County has nine volunteer-led, community 4-H clubs throughout the county. The 4-H youth development programs are available to all children age 5-18. On Jan 20, Kane accepted a seat on the board of directors for the University of Maryland Extension Advisory Council for Worcester County along with new directors Harold Decker, district
manager for Sun Communities Frontier Town & Fort Whaley Resorts and Campgrounds; Dawn Richardson, Worcester County Health Department community health outreach, and Sara Thompson, Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education member. University of Maryland Extension is a statewide, non-formal education system within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. UME’s purpose is to educate people to help themselves by providing timely, research-based information through educational programs and materials in areas such as agriculture, aquatic, natural resources, environmental and life sciences; 4-H youth development and family development; consumer and nutritional sciences; community development and leadership. Educational programs and problem-solving assistance are available to all citizens and are based on the research and experience of land grant universities such as the University of Maryland, College Park and University of Maryland Eastern Shore. For more information on 4-H and University of Maryland Extension, call 410-632-1972 or visit www.extension.umd.edu.
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(Feb. 12, 2016) Join the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) on Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Globe Theatre in Berlin, for a presentation by Capt. Monty Hawkins. Hawkins is the captain of a local recreational fishing charter and also serves as director of the Ocean City Reef Foundation. He is a well-known local advocate of fish habitat protection and enhancement. He specializes in precision fishing of natural, shipwreck and artificial reefs off the coast of Maryland. Hawkins’ presentation will also include some unique underwater footage of the Ocean City area. The Citizens Advisory Committee performs a dual role by providing the MCBP with valuable input from citizens and
communicating the programs and progress of the organization to the community. Membership includes representation from a broad spectrum of major resources groups such as citizen’s councils, business, farming, fishing, industry, recreational users and environmental citizens groups. Attendance is open to all. The Maryland Coastal Bays Program is a nonprofit 501(C) (3) dedicated to protecting the bays behind Ocean City and Assateague. Support makes it possible for the group to continue its work of protecting the coastal bays, and is tax deductible. Light fare will be provided. Additional food and drink will be available for order. RSVP to Technical Coordinator Jen Rafter at jrafter@mdcoastalbays.org or 410-213-2297x 109.
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New Medicare model now available Coastal Care Choices takes team approach and provides support for patients, families (Feb. 12, 2016) A new Medicare model is now available for Medicare recipients who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting prognosis of advanced cancer, chronic pulmonary disease (COPD), congestive heart failure or HIV/AIDS. Coastal Care Choices is a Medicare-authorized option for patients who want to continue treating their disease but need help with care and support in their home. “Patients no longer have to make the difficult choice between treating their disease and receiving comfort care,” Nicole Moore, RN, BSN and program coordinator, said. “Support is a phone call away 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Patients can now stay in their own homes, determine their own health care goals and improve their quality of life.”
Patients pay nothing out of pocket for Coastal Care Choices, and there is no change to their existing Medicare coverage. The usual deductibles and co-pays will not change. To qualify for Coastal Care Choices, individuals must be diagnosed with a life-limiting prognosis of advanced cancer, HIV/AIDS, COPD or congestive heart failure, and enrolled in Medicare Parts A, B and D. They must be living in a traditional home, not a nursing home or assisted living facility. Other qualifications apply. The patient’s own physicians and the Coastal Care Choices nurse will work with the patient and family to determine eligibility for the model. Together, the team will work with the patient and their physician to set healthcare goals and decide how best to reach them. Coastal Care Choices will take a team approach that becomes an extra layer of support for patients and their families. Patients are cared for and supported in their own homes by the
registered nurse coordinator who will work with the patients’ doctors to manage pain and any other symptoms that may have from their treatments, such as nausea and loss of appetite. In addition, chaplains will offer patients and their families emotional support. Social workers will provide guidance and volunteers will give families a break from caregiving. Coastal Care Choices will be administered by Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care, but is not the same program as hospice. In July 2015, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Coastal Hospice’s selection to test the model for a period of five years and expects as many as 150,000 eligible Medicare beneficiaries to benefit from the flexibility of care. The model is part of a larger effort at HHS to transform the nation’s health care system to deliver better care, spend taxpayer dollars in a smarter way and put patients in the center of their care. The goal is to improve quality of life and provide greater coordination of services among all providers involved in the person’s care. Information about Coastal Care Choices is available at CoastalCareChoices.org or by calling 844-4227958.
Swim activities at Sports Core Pool in Pines planned
(Feb. 12, 2016) Families can escape the winter weather with two activities offered by Ocean Pines Aquatics at the heated indoor Sports Core Pool on Cathell Road in Ocean Pines. On Friday, Feb. 12, area residents can enjoy a Valentine’s Family Night Out from 6-8 p.m. The pool will be open for swimming and Valentine’s Day crafts will be provided. Pizza and desserts will also be for sale. Attendees may bring their own beverages, although glass containers are not allowed. The cost is $2 per person for Ocean Pines swim members, $4 for Ocean Pines residents and $6 for nonresidents. On Monday, Feb. 15, children can enjoy a day off from school while playing in the pool and learning about water safety during the “Splash into Fun & Games” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Offered for ages 5-10, the program will include a 30-minute swim lesson, a 30-minute water safety lesson, games, crafts, the use of the pool’s mermaid and shark tails, free swim time and a pizza lunch. The cost is $55 for Ocean Pines swim members and $65 for nonmembers. Pre-registration is required. To register, call Ocean Pines Aquatics at 410-641-5255.
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PINKSTYLE CAMPAIGN PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR.
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. raised funds in the Ocean City area to help in the fight against breast cancer during the 22nd annual Tanger PinkSTYLE Campaign. Donations benefit breast cancer organizations in the local community and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). A total of $1,472.05 will be donated to Women Supporting Women, a local organization focused on providing awareness, education and support to those who are affected by breast cancer. Pictured are Cindy Feist, director of fund development for Women Supporting Women; Emily Rantz, director of community relations for WSW; Terrin Reinhart, administrative assistant Tanger Outlets Ocean City and Alane Emerson, general manager at Tanger Outlets Ocean City.
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(Feb. 12, 2016) The Homer & Martha Gudelsky Family Foundation continues to support the campaign to build Coastal Hospice at the Ocean with a $50,000 donation made in December. This is the Gudelsky Foundation’s third gift to the campaign. The foundation, which has a long history of philanthropic activity in Maryland and the nation, has now donated $350,000 to the nonprofit project. The projected cost to build Coastal Hospice at the Ocean is $5 million, and with the Gudelsky gift, the total raised toward the project to date is nearly $3.75 million. Coastal Hospice at the Ocean will be a hospice residence and outreach center to be built in Worcester County. It will address a growing and unmet need on the Lower Shore: a residence for hospice patients who are not able to stay in their homes during their final days. When built, Coastal Hospice at the Ocean will provide a home-like atmosphere where an estimated 100 patients will receive care each year. It will also serve as headquarters for the hospice team that cares for 40 to 60 patients in their own homes each day in Worcester and Somerset counties. In addition, Coastal Hospice at the Ocean will offer a palliative care clinic (to treat the physical, emotional and spiritual pain that comes with serious illness) and facilities for grief support and community education. Founded in 1980, Coastal Hospice is a nonprofit health care organization that cares for individuals facing lifelimiting conditions but who want to remain as active and engaged as possible. Coastal Hospice cares for patients in their home, nursing home, assisted living facility or at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. The organization serves Wicomico, Worcester, Dorchester and Somerset counties.
Santa and his wife, a.k.a. Al and Carol Kastner, made many stops to local schools and other venues, distributing candy canes and holiday spirit during the Christmas season. One particular event was the annual Christmas party for the employees and friends of the Carousel hotel on 118th Street in Ocean City. Carousel Group’s Michael James presented a $200 check, which Santa asked be made out to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City. Kastner, right, presents the check to Kiwanis Club President Mark Joseph during the organization's Jan. 6 meeting.
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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AEAmerican Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 120th Street, Food Lion Shopping Center, 410-723-2500; 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out. Fast delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Ocean City’s most famous sub and pizza shop since 1959. An OC tradition where a sandwich is a meal, serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishocmd.com / $-$$ / 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. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-6642896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com / $$$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. Like us on Facebook. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ CLADDAGH ON THE SHORE, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-4200 / www.claddaghontheshore.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere specializing in steaks and seafood. Open for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday. Take out available. ■ COACHES CORNER, 74th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-723-2468 / $ / V-MCDIS/ No reservations required / Children’s menu / Open 7 days a week, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Happy hour, 6-7 a.m. Serving breakfast all day and lunch. Our restaurant offers casual dining atmosphere for families. Family owned and operated, everything home made from our white egg omelets to fresh squeezed OJ. ■ COINS, 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100 / www.coinspub.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Our restaurant offers a casual dining atmosphere for families. Best crab cakes in town, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything homemade. Happy hour 3-6 p.m., 6 days a week and early bird 4-6 p.m., daily specials. Closed Mondays.
■ DOUGH ROLLER, South Division Street & Boardwalk, 410-289-3501; 3rd Street & Boardwalk, 410-289-2599; 41st Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-9254; 70th Street & Coastal Hwy, 410524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s Favorite Family Restaurant for 35 years! Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Boardwalk Famous Fried Chicken now available at 41st and 70th St locations. Off-season special pricing and online ordering now available at both Coastal Highway locations. Visit our website for more information. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Something for everyone. Our menu features appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second Season & Daily Dinner Specials. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine In, Carry Out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ FLYING FISH CAFE & SUSHI BAR, The Village of Fenwick, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0217 / www.flyingfishfenwick.com / $-$$ /V-MC-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Featuring the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and rolls plus creative and delicious small plates. Open daily at 4 p.m. for dinner. Take-outs available. Closed Monday. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN, 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS / www.foxspizzade.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.weocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / We have proudly served Ocean City, Maryland for over 40 years. Known for All You Can Eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HOOTERS, Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Open daily at 11 a.m. Delicious burgers, garden salads, wings and signature seafood entrees. Large parties welcome. Happy hour daily. Carry out available. Year round location. Live entertainment on weekends. Call for private party information. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant is proud to serve delicious, beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants,
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Horizons and Breakers Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites. Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 2 a.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ KY WEST BAR & RESTAURANT, 5401 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-664-2836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ky West is becoming the local's fine dining and casual fare destination. Ocean City's best veal chop, the freshest seafood and great pasta dishes. Our experienced chefs deliver the finest in cuisine nightly. Ky West has a fine dining side, as well as a beautiful bar best described as New York funky chic. Whether you chill out on our sofas, hang in the bar, or grab a table, Ky West will provide excellent food & drink for a great dining adventure. ■ MIONE’S PIZZA & ITAILIAN RESTURANT, Route 50 (Tanger Outlets), West Ocean City 410-213-2231 / www.mionesoc.com / $ / V-MCAE-DIS / Beer, wine / Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Come and enjoy family New York style pizza, subs and pasta. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Eat in or carry out. 67th Street (Town Center), Ocean City 443-664-6635 / Beer, wine / Open 7 days a week at 11 a.m. Come and enjoy family New York style pizza, subs and pasta. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Eat in or carry out. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s newest spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving lunch and dinner in relaxed casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day and all night every day available at tables and bar. ■ ROPEWALK - A FENWICK ISLAND OYSTER HOUSE, 700 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0153 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Closed until Feb. 5. Taking Valentine’s Day reservations. ■ SEASONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000 / www.carouselhotel.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 711 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., featuring a wide variety of entrees, seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full Bar / Family friendly. Open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.; Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. Locally sourced, freshly prepared. Award-winning brick oven pizza, steaks, seafood, chicken and veal selections. Daily lunch, happy hour and dinner specials. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$-$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS /
Reservations accepted / Full bar / Enjoy lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare in the Skye, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Amazing views of Ocean City, the ocean and bay with spectacular sunsets overlooking Sunset Island. Celebrate happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with great food and drink specials. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / The Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht Club in a gorgeous bayfront setting, specializing in coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Open Thursday at 4 p.m. for dinner. Open FridaySunday at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch buffet. Friday and/or Saturday, live entertainment. Sunday brunch buffet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy Hour Thursday-Sunday, 4-7 p.m. ■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Huge menu; something for everyone. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. The best happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ TONY LUKES, 33rd Street, Ocean City 410524 0500 / www.tonylukes.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our restaurant offers authentic cheesesteaks, roast pork and chicken cutlet sandwiches, burgers, salads and desserts at family friendly prices. Eat in and carry out. ■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian style restaurant with Italian style deli and pasticceria/bakery too. Just stop in for a look and a taste of some fresh prosciutto fresh loaves of Italian bread. Large circular bar with Happy Hour and check our Web site with our daily specials from our great menu including pasta, wood fired pizzas, delicious heros and catering. Daily lunch special $6.95 plus take out service. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round. An elegant oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily 7:30am to 9:00pm (Fri & Sat to 10pm). Also featuring Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season. ■ VINNY’S PIZZA & ITALIAN GRILL, 25th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 410-3903713 / www.vinnyspizzaanditaliangrill.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / Serving lunch and dinner. Our restaurant offers authentic Italian food featuring subs and fabulous authentic Italian entrees. Hand tossed, made from scratch pizzas. Family friendly, eat in and carry out. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Old World saloon-type feel, Whisker’s is famous for its Certified Angus®burgers and delicious casual fare, as well as its entertaining atmosphere and photo lined walls of famous and infamous “whiskers.” Enjoy flat screen TVs to watch your favorite sports. Call for hours.
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Rothermel to start historical marker installation project By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Feb. 12, 2016) Nearly three years ago, a 14-year-old Boy Scout marched up to City Hall and proposed installing historical markers in Ocean City. Today, William Rothermel is just weeks away from installing six markers throughout the resort – bringing him one step closer to Eagle Scout rank. “When my idea was approved, I said I would come back to you with ideas, more information and seeking final approval,” Rothermel, a member of Boy Scout Troop 261, said to Ocean City council members on Tuesday. “Here I am – but I must say, I got a little distracted.” Rothermel, now 17, originally proposed the idea of placing six historical markers around the resort as part of a community project to reach Eagle rank in 2013. Currently there are no informational signs or markers overlooking the inlet that speak to Ocean City’s nature or former attractions. Rothermel wrote in a memorandum dated Feb. 23, 2013 that he believed that placing markers in the downtown area would increase walking traffic in the area. “With the generous support of the Ocean City Development Corporation, the Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, the Chamber of Commerce, the Museum Society, the Optimist Club
and my family, I have raised enough money to manufacture the signs, and I will undoubtedly need the support of the town,” he said to council. Rothermel originally proposed signs detailing Ocean City’s history mainly focusing on the train depot and the railroad era, but today that idea expanded to include the fishing industry, City Hall, the pier ballroom and band shell and the original location of the Ocean City Life-Saving Station. The markers, which will be manufactured by the same company who created the signs in Northside Park on 125th Street, will be double-posted and be made out of aluminum and will feature a plexiglass display. Rothermel said the signs are two by three feet and will be as low-profile as possible. Some of the six signs will be posted outside City Hall on Third Street, the Talbot Street Dock, Sunset Park Pier and the Bus Transit Station. Two signs will be features on the Boardwalk, near Somerset and Caroline streets. Four of the markers are surface mounted. The City Hall and the bus transfer station signs will be installed in-ground. “I coordinated with Hal Adkins [director of Public Works] for the placement and will rely on his expertise for installation,” Rothermel said. “My fel-
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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.
FRI. Feb. 12 SEASIDE BOAT SHOW — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Featuring more than 350 boats, electronics, dock builders, boat lifts, crafts, canvas, archery display, fishing rods, fishing tackle, paddle boards, artists and food vendors. Proceeds go to area youth. Info: Charlie, cdorman1@yahoo.com or www.ocboatshow.com. Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-524-7994.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO —
STORY TIME — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. For 2-5 year old children. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-208-4014.
Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 5 through April 15. Appointments: 410-957-0391.
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SAT. Feb. 13
SEASIDE BOAT SHOW — Ocean City con-
Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road and at the Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 6 through April 9. No appointments taken. First come, first served using a number system.
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“LOVE OF MUSIC” CLASS — Ocean City Center of the Arts, 502 94th Street, 1-3 p.m. Children of all ages will engage in group song writing, improvisation and other fun ways to use music. The cost is $5 for Art League of Ocean City members and $6 for non-members. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Info: 410-524-9433.
MODEL TRAIN DISPLAYS — Delaware Seaside Railroad Club, Clayton Crossing, 32422 Royal Blvd., Dagsboro, Del., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., year round. See five layouts. Info: Bill Ziegler, wjziegler1@verizon.net or 302-5370964.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $5 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices. Info: 410524-8196.
FARMERS MARKET — White Horse Park,
vention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Featuring more than 350 boats, electronics, dock builders, boat lifts, crafts, canvas, archery display, fishing rods, fishing tackle, paddle boards, artists and food vendors. Proceeds go to area youth. Info: Charlie, cdorman1@yahoo.com or www.ocboatshow.com.
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.
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 8-11 a.m. Includes pancakes, sausage, fruit cup, orange juice, coffee or tea. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for kids under 12, and free for kids under 5. Carryout available. Info: 410-208-6719.
vention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring more than 350 boats, electronics, dock builders, boat lifts, crafts, canvas, archery display, fishing rods, fishing tackle, paddle boards, artists and food vendors. Proceeds go to area youth. Info: Charlie, cdorman1@yahoo.com or www.ocboatshow.com.
KIWANIS WINTER PANCAKE BREAKFAST —
VALENTINE’S DINNER DANCE — CHEER
Community Center, 20520 Sand Hill Rd., Georgetown, Del., 5-9 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person or $35 per couple. Proceeds benefit CHEER’s Nutrition Program. Info: Bill West, 302-236-9955.
VALENTINE’S HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES — Ocean City Boardwalk Inlet to Fourth
Street and back, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $40 and includes a box of chocolates, a rose and a glass of bubbly for the ride. Reservations: Randy Davis, 443-7831409.
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SEASIDE BOAT SHOW — Ocean City con-
VALENTINE’S HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES — Ocean City Boardwalk Inlet to Fourth
Street and back, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $40 and includes a box of chocolates, a rose and a glass of bubbly for the ride. Reservations: Randy Davis, 443-7831409.
FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY — New Bethel United Methodist Church, 10203 Germantown Rd., Berlin, 3:30 p.m. Guest
pastor will be Minister Frank W. Gibbs II of New Dimensions in Salisbury. Fellowship will follow service. Info: 410641-2058.
VALENTINE STEAK DINNER — American
Legion Post #166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 4-8 p.m. Includes salad, steak, baked potato, vegetable and dessert. Cash bar available. Tickets are $20 at the door. Info: 410-289-3166.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS #169 — At-
lantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Group is a 12-step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. No initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 weekly. Info: Bett, 410-202-9078.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, noon to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients. Info: Rob, 443-783-3529. SUNDAY NIGHT SERENITY AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Woodlands in
Ocean Pines, Independent Living Apartment Building, 1135 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 7:30 p.m.
MON. Feb. 15 Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 10 a.m. Coffee and conversation at 9:30 a.m. Dr. Alexander Stoner, assistant professor of sociology at Salisbury University will speak about climate change. Info: 814-322-2119.
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING —
CHRISTIAN SOCIAL CLUB — Bethany
United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City, 5:30 p.m. Club is for adults 50 and over and includes games, activities and prayer. Info: 410-629-9986.
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. Berlin group No. 169, Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING —
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Mondays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 1 through April 11. No appointments taken. First come, first served using a
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DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Chorus,
Sweet Adeline’s, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. Info: 410641-6876.
TUES. Feb. 16
SAFE BOATING CLASSES — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 6:30 p.m. The Ocean City Power Squadron will present America’s Boating Course 7-9 p.m. for four evenings. Anyone born after July 1, 1972 must complete a safe boating class to operate a recreational vessel or PWC. The course is free. Nominal charge for materials. Info: 410-7261509 or 410-641-6535. MARYLAND COASTAL BAYS PROGRAM CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING — The Globe Theatre, 12 Broad Street, Berlin, 5:30 p.m. Capt. Monty Hawkins will be the guest speaker. Lite fare provided. Info: Jen Rafter, jrafter@mdcoastalbays.org or 410-213-2297 ext. 109.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT 166 MEETING — American Legion Synepux-
ent Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 7 p.m. Current members and those interested in becoming members are encouraged to attend.
GENEALOGY GROUP — Ocean Pines li-
brary, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Topic will be organizing genealogy research files. Everyone welcome.
PLAY TIME — Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 10:30-11:30 a.m. Old fashioned play for infant to 5 year old children. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410957-0878. LAPTIME — Ocean Pines library, 11107
Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and finger plays for children 2 and younger. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-208-4014.
STORY TIME — Berlin library, 220 N.
Main St., 10:30 a.m. For 2-5 year old children. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-6410650.
DENTAL HEALTH MONTH STORY TIME ‘YOUR TEETH’ — Berlin library, 220 N.
Main St., 10:30 a.m. For 2-5 year old children. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-6410650.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP — Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Berlin, 11 a.m. to noon. Support group for caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients. It meets the third Tuesday of each month.
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CALENDAR Open to the community. Info: Heather Cormack, 410-641-4400, Ext. 6123 or Kenneth Lewis, 410-208-1701 or 410430-4818. MAC Center Salisbury, 909 Progress Circle, Suite 100, Salisbury, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 2 through April 12. Appointments: 410-742-8569.
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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.
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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. 17 A CENTURY OF ASSATEAGUE MEMORIES — Assateague Island National Seashore
Environmental Education Center, 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Share memories of Asssateague with old photos, documents, newspaper clippings or home movies. Oral history interviews will also be conducted. Info: Joe Laque, 410-629-6607 or joseph_laque@nps.gov.
FREE LUNCH AND LENTEN SERVICE — St.
Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City. Lunch is served at 12 p.m. and service is at 1 p.m. every Wednesday through March 16. Info: 410-524-7474.
PLAY TIME — Ocean City library, 10003
Coastal Highway, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Old fashioned play for infant to 5 year old children. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-5241818.
BRIDE & GROOM’S NIGHT OUT — CHEER Community Center, 20520 Sand Hill Rd., Georgetown, Del., 5:30-8 p.m. Honoring the bride to be, her groom, friends and family. Admission is $6 and includes entertainment, food, vendors, fashion show, door prizes and raffles. Cash bar available. Info: Judy, 302-8549500.
HYPERTENSION CLINICS — Sponsored by
Atlantic General Hospital and takes place at Walgreens, 32979 Coastal Highway, Bethany Beach, Del., 10 a.m. to noon and at Walgreens, 37088 W. Fenwick Boulevard, Selbyville, Del., 1-3 p.m. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268.
MODEL TRAIN DISPLAYS — Delaware Seaside Railroad Club, Clayton Crossing, 32422 Royal Blvd., Dagsboro, Del., Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m., year round. See five layouts. Info: Bill Ziegler,
wjziegler1@verizon.net or 302-5370964.
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
Wednesday at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. Info: 410-641-7330 or www.kiwanisofopoc.org.
BAYSIDE BEGINNINGS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7:30 p.m.
OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING — Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, 6 p.m. Info: 410-641-1700 or kbates@taylorbank.com.
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. 18
ANNIE’S PROJECT SUPPER — One Stop Job Stop, 31901 Tri-County Way, Salisbury, 6-9 p.m. Friendly discussion over dinner to promote farm growth for new and established women farmers. This week’s topic is “Expanding the Farm.” All are welcome. Cost is $10 per person and includes dinner along with all course material. Pre-register required: http://lowershore2016anniesproject.eve ntbrite.com/. Register at least two days prior to the workshop. Info: Jessica Flores, 410-632-1972 or jflores@umd.edu. NETWORKING WORKSHOP — Ocean City
Chamber of Commerce, 12320 Ocean Gateway, 12-1:30 p.m. Learn how to effectively formulate, express and sell ideas. Cost is $20 and includes lunch. Pre-registration is required by contacting Lisa at 410-641-1900 or ltwilley@marylandcapital.org.
YOUNG & RESTLESS ‘CRAZY SCIENCE LAB’ — Ocean Pines library, 11107
Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Fun and educational science experiments for 3 to 7 year old children. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-208-4014.
STORY TIME — Snow Hill library, 307 N.
Washington St., 10:30 a.m. For 2-5 year old children. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-632-3495. Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road and at the Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway,
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Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 4 through April 14. No appointments taken. First come, first served using a number system.
the first Friday of each month. Meeting of volunteers. Info: Anna Foultz, 410641-7667.
FARMERS’ MARKET — Urban Nectar,
PINE’EER CRAFT AND GIFT SHOP OPEN —
10019 Old Ocean City Boulevard, Berlin, 3-6 p.m. Featuring local in season produce, gluten free and gluten full baked products, eggs, honey, kettle korn, natural pet treats, soaps and more. Info: 410713-8803.
Pine’eer Craft and Gift Shop, White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Shop will be open every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and every Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring the latest creations by members of the Pine’eer Craft Club.
BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday,
Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, Del., 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410524-0649; or Dianne, 302-541-4642.
AARP — Ocean City AARP 1917 meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at the Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St., Ocean City. Social begins at 9:30 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m. Info: aarp1917.org.
CHAIR AEROBICS — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Community Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 1-2 p.m. Free will offering appreciated. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Senior Adult Ministry. Info: 410-524-7474.
COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. Info: 410-251-8163.
ONGOING EVENTS
MAKE AND TAKE CRAFTS — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, all through February. The craft cart contains supplies to make Valentine cards and bookmarks. For teens. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-524-1818. DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB — The
group dances to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina Beach music doing the jitterbug, swing, cha-cha, etc. Dances are held in the Fenwick Island and Ocean City areas. For the group’s schedule, call 302-200-3262 (DANCE). Sign up for the group’s newsletter at www.delmarvahanddancing.com/membership.php.
WSW SUPPORT GROUP — OC Office, 12216 Ocean Gateway, Unit 1500, West Ocean City, 1 p.m., third Wednesday of each month. Info: Mary Henderson, 410-213-1177. FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES — Temple Bat
Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin, every Friday, 7:30 p.m. A reform Jewish Synagogue. Info: 410-641-4311.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT & ADVOCACY GROUP — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, noon to 1:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of every month. Info: 410-524-7474.
WORCESTER COUNTY PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean Pines library,
11107 Cathell Road, second Tuesday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Speakers, exercise, discussions and more. Info: 410208-3132.
STAR CHARITIES MEETING — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m., on
NAACP MEETINGS — NAACP meetings
are held the fourth Thursday of each month. All are welcome. Info: 443-9446701. 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 —
COMPUTER AND E-READER INSTRUCTION — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway. Staff offers individual computer or E-Reader instruction by appointment: 410-524-1818.
AUMC THRIFT SHOP — Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City. Now open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 410289-4458.
POSITIVE OUTLOOK THRIFT SHOP — Positive Outlook Thrift Shop, 12637 Ocean Gateway, Trlr 2, West Ocean City, Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located next to Seaside Christian Academy behind White Marlin Mall. Info: 410-2516971. Sponsored by OC Baptist Church. Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road. Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Accepting donations of gently worn clothes and small household items.
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Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.
HELP WANTED FENWICK HARDWARE
Now Accepting Applications For the following positions Year round warehouse individual Part time year round cleaning person Contact Stacey or Tim Jr. DE: 302-539-3915 MD: 410-250-1112
Classifieds 410-723-6397
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Seeking Energetic, Self-Starter! To join successful insurance team. Sales experience helpful. Licensed health insurance professional a plus. Email to schedule an interview to boweninsurancesolutions@ gmail.com.
Hiring For Year Round
COMFORT SUITES 12718 Ocean Gateway (Rte. 50) Ocean City, MD (WOC) Now Hiring YR Houseman Apply in person
BOAT YARD HELP
Varied duties to include: hauling and blocking of boats, bottom painting, power washing, shrink wrapping, grass cutting, etc. Must be able to lift 50 lbs, and have a good driving record. Entry level pay.
BOAT SALES
Busy boat dealership interviewing for an organized and outgoing person to assist customers in the purchase of new and used boats, motors and trailers etc. Salary plus commission and benefits. Prior boat or sales experience is a plus. APPLY IN PERSON TUES-SAT.
MIDLANTIC MARINE CENTER
36624 Dupont Blvd., Selbyville DE 19975 EMAIL RESUME TO: midlanticmarine1@aol.com PHONE: 302-436-2628 THIS IS A NON-SMOKING FACILITY
Join Team Dunes!! Now Hiring: SER RVERS OPERATOR
HOUSEKEEPERS
2 8th & Oceanfront -“For Shore hore … The Best Place to Work”
Hotel & Suites tes
Please apply online at at www.real a hospittalittyyg ygroup up.com
SELL REAL ESTATE AT THE BEACH Interested in a career in Real Estate?
Coldwell Banker School of Real Estate is offering Licensing Classes Now SPACE IS LIMITED
Contact Kelley Bjorkland at 410-723-6063 or kelley.bjorkland@cbmove.com or visit www.CBRBSchool.com Nothing in this document is intended to create an employment relationship. Any affiliation by you with the Company is intended to be that of an independent contractor agent. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC
Exp. Bartender, Food Runner, Barback and Overnight Prep
Call 302-436-4716 or online www.smittymcgees.com
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
**PLUMBER WANTED** ***TOP PAY*** *FOR THE RIGHT PERSON* Reputable plumbing company is looking for a Professional Plumber to serve the Delmarva area. 401K, Health Benefits, Bonuses and Plenty of Overtime if you want it. Management Opportunities are available. Clean Criminal Record & Driver’s License is required. Drug Free Environment. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY Call 443-497-1953
NOW HIRING!!
Baskin Robbins cake decorator at 119th Street location Pay $10-$13 based on experience Please apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
Applications or Resumes will not be accepted thru email or fax.
Comfort Inn Gold Coast Ocean City
Director of Sales and Marketing
The Comfort Inn Gold Coast located at 112th Street in Ocean City is seeking an experienced hotel sales professional to fill the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. Candidates MUST have extensive experience in HOTEL SALES. Experience with Choice Hotels brands is a plus, and experience in the Ocean City market is also a plus. We offer Competitive Pay and a complete benefits package, including paid health insurance. Please email resume to jpeck@comfortgoldcoast.com or deliver resume directly to the hotel. If you do not have extensive hotel sales experience, please do not apply for this position.
---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: Overnight Cleaner, Laundry Attendant (wash room), Room Attendants (van will pick up in Salisbury), Housekeeping House Staff, Servers, Bartender, Hostess, Food Runner, Maintenance Mechanic
Free Employee Meal and Excellent Benefits.
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V
Come Join Our Winning Team!
RECREATION DIRECTOR
The Carousel Hotel is looking for an energetic, motivated and detail oriented person to lead our busy and unique recreation operation. The position includes management and oversight of our pools, ice rink and numerous guest activities. Must be able to motivate and manage a large seasonal staff. Recreation experience preferred. CPO certificate and pool maintenance experience a plus.
We offer a competitive salary with full medical & benefit package. 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
THE HOTELS AT FAGER’S ISLAND The Lighthouse & The Edge Ocean City, Bayside
Front Desk Receptionist PT/FT Position Housekeeping Attendant PT/FT Positions Please apply to The Hotels at Fager’s Island The Lighthouse Club & The Edge 56th Street Bayside, Ocean City, MD Monday thru Thursday 10 am to 3 pm.
5 Star Plumbing, Heating and Cooling currently has opportunities for experienced HVAC Technicians, to provide quality workmanship to our customers in Worcester, Wicomico and Sussex Counties!! Journeyman Licensed preferred. Must have valid driver’s license with clean record. Qualified candidates can email or fax resume to: jmjr@5starphc.com, Fax: 888-785-8598
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!
Classifieds 410-723-6397
Comfort Inn Gold Coast Ocean City
Assistant Executive Housekeeper
The Comfort Inn Gold Coast is seeking an Assistant Executive Housekeeper. Candidates must have at least a year of Hotel Housekeeping supervisory experience. This position requires flexible hours and the chosen candidate must be able to run the housekeeping department in the Executive Housekeepers absence. Competitive pay and benefits. Please apply in person at The Comfort Inn Gold Coast located at 112th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City
C A R E E R FA I R
February 20, 2016 • 10AM - 2PM Hiring for Summer 2016 Full Time & Part Time Positions Front Desk Agents Night Auditors Breakfast Attendants Staff Accountants
Maintenance Workers M Housekeepers Housemen L Laundry Attendants
Apply online prior to o the event at
www.realhospitalitygrroup.com/careers 12800 Hospitality Way
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HELP WANTED
UBER BAGELS & DELI Looking for fun, energetic, friendly people. Multiple Positions Available: Cashiers/grill/hot prep/cold prep/dough makers/bakers. Fri/Sat/Sun 6:30am to 3pm and Sat/Sun 8am to 1pm starting March 4th. Full time available starting April 29th. Apply online at www.uberbagels.com
MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
Berlin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a FT Director
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience, two of which were holding a supervisory position directing a multifunctional maintenance staff. Apply in person at 9715 Healthway Drive, by fax at 410-641-0328 or online at www.mahchealth.com.
HELP WANTED
SOMERSET JEWELERS Year Round, Seasonal PT/FT. Apply Dunes Manor Hotel shop or 412 South Boardwalk weekends. Resume to P.O. Box, 512, OC, MD 21843.
MODEL CASTING
for South Moon Under
Female applicants must be 5'8" or taller and fit a size 2 dress and size 25 jean. Male applicants must be 6' or taller and fit a size 32"-34" pant.
All applicants must be of legal working age. Work permits required for anyone under the age of 18. Email your name, contact info, age, height and sizes with a head shot and full length shot to: models@southmoonunder.com. We will contact you if you fit the criteria.
Thank you for your interest.
www.baysideoc.com www.oceancitytoday.net
Ocean City Today
HELP WANTED
Barista / Cashier
Yr Round. Starbucks Kiosk Experience preferred; will train someone with a friendly & positive attitude. Flexible hrs. a must including weekends & holidays. Please apply in person 32 Palm Restaurant in the Hilton Suites, 32nd St., Ocean City, MD
Hiring Nurses RN’s & LPN’s
All shifts. Please stop by to fill out an applications or fax your resume to 410-6410328. No phone calls, please. Come and find out why we are the area’s only CMS 5-Star rated skilled nursing facility.
Town of Ocean City Transportation Department
SEASONAL/TEMPORARY BUS DRIVER
Work for OC Transportation. We provide training to help you obtain a CDL/Bus Commercial Driver’s License. We pay employees from the day they start training. We offer flexible hours and competitive pay. Must be 20 years of age and have an acceptable driving record. Call 410-723-2174 for information. EOE www.oceancitymd.gov
Experienced Sous Chef and Experienced Line Cooks
For well-established Ocean City restaurant. Must have minimum 2 years experience. Excellent Salary or Hourly wages, plus Health Benefits for the right person. Please send resume to
P.O. Box 838, Ocean City, MD 21842
Castle in the Sand Hotel Employment Opportunities
The Castle in the Sand is now seeking to fill several front desk positions for the upcoming 2016 season. These will be full time, seasonal positions as a front desk representative. The candidate should have good communication and technology skills. Experience using RoomMaster Hotel Software would be preferred, but not a required skill. The candidate should be prepared to work a variety of shifts, including weekends. Salary is competitive and will vary on experience of the candidate. Please contact Bob at 410-289-6846, extension 600 for interview information. Town of Ocean City Public Works Department
GENERAL ELECTRICIAN
Responsible for installation and maintenance of a variety of electrical systems throughout City owned facilities. Candidate must have completed a three year electrical apprenticeship under a Master Electrician; have a strong working knowledge of standard practices and methods of the electric trade, of local and national electrical codes and standards; of hazards and safety precautions involved in electrical work; ability to locate, diagnose, adjust or repair defects in electrical systems and be able to make accurate estimates of time and materials needed for specific projects. Candidate must be a graduate from an accredited high school or GED; have a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred); and have a General Electrician’s license by state examination within one year of hire. To apply electronically visit our web site www.oceancitymd.gov. Starting salary is $35,284. Submit Town’s application by 2-16-16 to: Human Resources - City Hall - Rm 106 301 Baltimore Avenue P.O. Box 158, Ocean City, MD 21843 EOE www.oceancitymd.gov Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply
Positions available for full-time Construction Laborer Carpenter Must have own transportation and valid driver’s license. Apply in person.
Beachwood Inc. 11632 Worcester Hwy. Showell, MD 21862
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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
HELP WANTED
Experienced Front Desk and Experienced Dental Assistant for Dagsboro dentist’s office. 302-732-3852 or email resume to: BrafmanFamilyDentistry@mchsi.com
Legal Secretary. Knowledge of Word Perfect, use of Dictaphone, telephone skills and bookkeeping required. Please respond by sending resume to: P.O. Box 56, Ocean City, MD 21843. RENTALS RENTALS
North Ocean City 2BR/2.5BA Townhouse on the water. Eat-in kitchen, fireplace, W/D. Dock w/lift. $1,200/mo. Call Karen 443-880-5727
Year-Round 141st St. 2BR Condo. Available February 29. $900 + utilities. Call Ron Steen 302-448-0272. Winter rental 2BR/1BA on 57th, fully furn & all utilities incl $175 week-to-week til April 1st. See @ blueturtleapartments.com 410-422-4780 for details. Winter Rental. Large Master BR w/private bath. Share common areas. No pets. Smoke outside. All utilities included. $125/wk. 443-8802486
RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $200 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764
Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-289-8888 www.holidayoc.com
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The Francis Scott Key Family Resort is hiring: PM Front Desk Supervisor 2 years minimum customer service/hotel experience required. Prior supervisor or management experience & Roommaster experience a plus! Must be available nights and weekends. Reliable transportation required. Housekeepers Must be able to work 9am5pm weekends included. Reliable transportation a must. Looking for a team player with a friendly demeanor and an eye for detail. Experience preferred but not necessary. Please submit resume hbrunning@fskfamily.com or stop by the hotel for an application. 12806 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD 21842 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
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RENTALS
YR, Large 5BR/4BA Apt. Off 104th St., $1600/mo. + utils. 1 mo. sec. deposit req’d. Sleeps 12. Walking distance to stores and mall. 443-8802486 OC Winter Rental - 1 Bedroom Efficiency Apt., 47th St., fully furnished. $750/mo. Utilities and cable included. 443506-2738 1200 sq. ft., 2BR/2BA, on water with boat slip. Off Rte. 54 behind Harpoon Hanna’s. Fully furnished, available immediately. No smoking, no pets. $1250 per month, plus electric and cable. Resort Rentals, 410-524-0295
Year-Round Rentals starting at $975. Oyster Harbor, 3 bed/2 bath, 2-car garage. $1750/month. Call Bunting Realty, inc. 410-641-3313.
2BR/1.5BA Mobile in Bishopville. Unfurnished. No pets/ no smoking. Includes heat and air. $1,000. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-3525555. 3BR/2BA Remodeled Mobile. Waterfront. $1,000/mo. Not including utilities. Call Howard Martin Realty, 410352-5555. YR, Oceanside, Mid-Town, 4BR/1BA Apt. - Ocean view, plenty of parking. Great location! $1250/mo. + utils. 1 mo. sec. deposit req’d. 443-8802486
ROOMMATES ROOMMATES
Professional Females. YR/ Seasonal OP House. 2 rooms available. $750 private suite. $550/shared bath. Includes utilities/WiFi. Just move in. Pets ok. No smoking. 410208-3570 Male roommate wanted. $500/mo. + utils. WD. Private room downtown OC. 1st & St. Louis. Must be clean. References. Full-time employment. 443-859-4422
WINTER WEEKLY RENTALS Pool Front Rooms $170. Efficiencies $190. 2BR Apartments $275. Burgundy Inn 1210 Philadelphia Ave. 410-289-8581
BERLIN APARTMENTS FOR RENT *2BR, WOC, YR $1000/mo. *1BR, YR, Berlin $900/mo. *2BR YR, Berlin $800/mo. *2BR, WR, Downtown OC $600-800/mo. For more information 443-614-4007
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Apartments Starting at $675 Single Family Homes Starting at $995 Condos Starting at $950 CALL US TODAY! 410-208-9200
Open 7 Days A Week for property viewing in: * Berlin * Ocean City * * Ocean Pines * * Snow Hill *
CLASSIFIED AD NETWORK
AUTOMOBILE DONATIONS
DONATE AUTOS, TRUCKS, RV'S. LUTHERAN MISSION SOCIETY. Your donation helps local families with food, clothing, shelter, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA License #W1044. 410-636-0123 or www.LutheranMissionSociety.org BUSINESS SERVICES
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OPEN HOUSE. Feb. 13, 14 & 15 from noon til 4pm. Spectacular waterfront with golf views. 82 Newport Drive, NOP. Email for photos to k.andolino@me.com
FOR SALE BY OWNER
3BR/2BA Rancher in OP South. 1 car garage. Shed, deck, corner lot. $198,900 OBO. 410-924-6634
RELOCATING TO SBY?
Salisbury 3BR/1.5BA. Fully Remodeled 2-story w/basement. $129,900. New HVAC, fully hardwood flooring, W/D, deck, FP, cedar closet, garage. Request photos - a must see! 240-620-3040
SERVICES
Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service. 410-352-5555 COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL
Store for Rent. Steps to Boardwalk. 12th St. 500 sq. ft. Store available for lease. $10,000 for season. 443783-0469 Office/Retail in WOC. 926 sq. feet on Rt. 50. Next to the UPS store. $850/mo. rent, plus utilities. Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.
LEASE
Ocean Pines Office, Approx. 90 sq. ft. Storefront Unit. Ideal Business Location. Call 410-977-7254
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
COMMERCIAL FOR SALE
2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200.
SEAFOOD C/O+B/W OCEAN PINES FOR LEASE WITH OPTIONS! FAMOUS FOR CRABS. IDEAL OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPERIENCED PARTIES 24K/YR. CALL FOR INFO 443-783-2836
REAL ESTATE LICENSE ED SMITH REAL ESTATE SCHOOL
Pre-Licensing Real Estate Classes Pt. 1. March 14, 15 & 16 Pt. 2. March 29, 30 & 31 8:00am-5:30pm
Limited Space Available Website/Registration www.edsmithschool.com 410-213-2700
DONATIONS
Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 410-726-1051.
MOVING SALE
Saturday, February 13, 9:00 am. Office/household furniture. AC’s, freezer, too numberous to list. Friendship Road (down from Arby’s in Berlin) 814-662-0893
Classifieds 410-723-6397 By Monday, 5 p.m.
FURNITURE
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FURNITURE WAREHOUSE -- NEW AND USED Pick-Up & Delivery Available
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146th Street, Ocean City
PUT COLOR IN YOUR CLASSIFIEDS! CALL 410-723-6397
Feb 11 - Feb 18 DAY/TIME
ADDRESS
Daily
Assateague Point, Berlin
Daily 11-3
Villas, OC Inlet Isle
Daily 10-5 Sat-Mon 11-4 pm
Saturday 11-3pm
Sat & Sun 10-5pm
Gateway Grand – 48th Street Heron Harbour Sales Office, 120th St., Bayside
Summer House, 120th St., Bayside
Sunset Island, Ocean City
BR/BA
STYLE
3 & 4BR, 3BA
Condo
1BR/2BR/3BR 3BR/4BR
Saturday 11am-3pm
10 Dog Leg Ct. Ocean Pines
Saturday 12-2pm Saturday 1- 5 pm Saturday 2-4pm
4 Harlan Trace Ocean Pines
202 32nd St., Jamaica Day Break I #101
141 Coastal Hwy. Outrigger #208
4711 Coastal Hwy. #238 Wight Bay
Sat. & Sun. 10am-4pm 401 Charlotte Court Ocean Pines Sunday 12-2pm Sunday 1-5 pm
10115 Godspeed Dr. Oyster Harbor- WOC 4603 Coastal Hwy. Sunset Beach #307
Condo
$350,000
4BR/4.5BA
Single Family
2BR/2BA
Condo
3BR/2 Full & 2 Half BA
Saturday 11am-3pm
From $740,000
Condos, Towns & SF
Sun. 12-5 & Mon-Sat 10-5 Seaside Village, West Ocean City
1207 Edgewater Ave. #4 Mariners Retreat
Condo
–
3BR/2 Full & 2 Half BA
Saturday 11am-1pm
From $100,000
Condo, Towns & SF
Sun. 12-5 & Mon-Sat 10-5 70th St. Bayside Broadmarsh Sun. 12-5 & Mon-Sat 10-5 11769 Maid at Arms Way
Mobile
1BR/2/BR/3BR/4/BR+ 3BR/3BA
Townhomes
4BR/3.5BA
3BR/2.5BA
Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty
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Nanette Pavier/Holiday Real Estate
Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty
Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty
From $342,500 Terry Riley/Vantage Resort Realty
From $299,900 Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty
Lauren Bunting/Bunting Realty
Single Family
$305,900
Edie Brennan/Shamrock Realty
Condo
$169,999
Linda Barron / Shamrock Realty Group
Single Family
$499,900
Terry Riley/Vantage Resort Realty
$389,900
Linda Barron / Shamrock Realty Group
Condo
4BR/2 Full BA/2 Half BA
Inquire
$389,900
Townhome
Efficiency/1BA 2BR/2BA
Tony Matrona/Resort Homes
Evergreene Homes
Single Family
1BR / 2BA
AGENCY/AGENT
From $489,900
3BR/4BA
3BR/2.5BA
PRICE
Condo
Single Family Condo
From $294,371 Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty $629,900 $93,500
$179,900 $459,900
Edie Brennan/Shamrock Realty
Matt Bogdan/Century 21 Horizon Realty Lauren Bunting/Bunting Realty
Lauren Bunting/Bunting Realty
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 160 SANDYHOOK RD. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated May 15, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4143, Folio 362 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $142,000.00 and an original interest rate of 2.00% 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 MARCH 1, 2016 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $13,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable
in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds
resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-2/11/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 9834 WINDING TRAIL DRIVE OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Joseph A. Banick, dated October 14, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4280, Folio 727 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $440,000.00, and an original interest rate of 2.875%, 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 March 1, 2016 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 $37,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. At the Substitute Trustees’ discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, if a corporation or LLC, must produce evidence, prior to bidding, of the legal formation of such entity. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward.
FEBRUARY 12, 2016 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, Michael McKeefery, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-2/11/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 84 NEWPORT DR. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Alex Duque and Alma Duque, dated November 4, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4541, folio 261 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. Mar-
Ocean City Today ket St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on FEBRUARY 22, 2016 AT 3:40 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 $36,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 6.125% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #14-610339) This property will be sold subject to a 120 day right of redemption by the Internal Revenue Service. Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-2/4/3t _________________________________
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12801 OLD STAGE RD. BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from David A. Ehatt and Cheryl Ehatt, dated May 17, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4727, folio 523 among the Land Records of Worcester 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 22, 2016 AT 3:42 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 $20,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester 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, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If
PAGE 77 the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2013-42850) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-2/4/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 19 FOSSE GRANGE OCEAN PINES, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Carol Ann Shorb and Ronald P. Prihoda, dated August 28, 2003 and recorded in Liber 3879, folio 191 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 22, 2016 AT 3:43 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 $6,000 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 4.875% 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
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TRUSTEE’S SALE OF CONDOMINIUM UNIT The Trustee named below will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on Monday, February 29, 2016, at 4:00 p.m., at the Lighthouse Village Condominium, 721 142nd Street, Unit 114, Ocean City, MD, all that property designated as Lighthouse Village Condominium Unit No. 114, 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. 791, folio 135, et seq., as amended, and as further described in a deed recorded at Liber 2489, folio 567, 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 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 Jon P. Bulkeley, Trustee, 410723-1400. OCD-2/11/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 39 ANCHOR WAY DR. I/R/T/A 39 ANCHOR WAY BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated February 24, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4034, Folio 62 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $157,000.00 and an original interest rate of 7.00% 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 23, 2016 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $16,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PUR-
CHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-2/4/3t _________________________________ GUY R. AYRES III, Trustee AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway; Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842
TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE BOARDWALK AND BEACH FRONT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 Pursuant to a Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage under
date of May 9, 2005 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland at Liber 4431, folio 004, et seq., the above named Trustee, named in Mortgage, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on the premises of the subject property on: Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 11:00 AM Unit 406, 301 N. Atlantic Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 the following property: ALL that property lying and being situate in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, designated and distinguished as Unit No. 406, in the “POLYNESIAN HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIME,” together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, established pursuant to the Condominium Master Deed and ByLaws dated August 14, 1972 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber No. 361, Folio 346, et seq., as amended; and pursuant to the Plats thereto recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Plat Book No. 26, Folio 32, et seq., as amended. Together with all improvements erected there and appurtenant thereto. The aforementioned Unit 406 is a one-bedroom, one-bath condominium, directly facing the Atlantic Ocean and beach, on the boardwalk at 301 N. Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. Being all the property secured by the above referenced Mortgage. The above described property is being offered for sale in an “AS IS” condition SUBJECT to all the covenants, agreements, conditions, easements and restrictions as may appear among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) in cash or certified check will be required of the purchaser at the time and place of the sale. The balance in cash or certified check will be due upon final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, said balance to bear interest at the rate of seven percent (7%) per annum from the date of sale to the date of payment and shall be paid within twenty (20) days after the final ratification of the sale. Time is of the essence for the Purchaser. All state and county real estate and personal property taxes, sewer and water charges, condominium fees and assessment and all other public charges assessable on an annual basis shall be adjusted as of the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the Purchaser. The cost of title papers, recordation taxes, transfer taxes and recording fees shall be paid by the Purchaser. Possession will be given upon final ratification of the sale or upon payment in full of the purchase price, whichever occurs later. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price following ratification of sale, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting Purchaser.
FEBRUARY 12, 2016 For further information, you may contact Guy R. Ayres III, Trustee, 410-723-1400. OCD-1/28/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 14301 TUNNEL AVE., UNIT #3B OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated February 26, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4048, Folio 582 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $120,800.00 and an original interest rate of 6.37500% 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 16, 2016 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit Number 3B in the “Sherwood Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $9,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by pur-
Ocean City Today chaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-1/28/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 320 BAY ST. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated January 17, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4883, Folio 63 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $220,000.00 and an original interest rate of 4.625% 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 16, 2016 AT 3:36 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improve-
ments thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $26,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC.
PAGE 79 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-1/28/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Kenneth Savitz Caroline Fields Jennifer Rochino 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. James D. Fletcher 12917 Lake Avenue Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C15001131
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 19th day of January, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 12917 Lake Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 22nd day of February, 2016, 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 15th day of February, 2016. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $182,867.00. 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-1/28/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 15-13 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 15-13 (Public Safety - Public Safety Radio Coverage Code) was passed by the County Commissioners on January 19, 2016. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: Public Safety Article - Subtitle II - Public Safety Emergency Radio Coverage. (Repeals and reenacts this Subtitle to update regulations regarding in-building emergency radio coverage in compliance with the International Building Code and the National Fire Protection Association Code and in conjunction with the Worcester County Emergency Radio System Replacement project; provides that these regulations shall be referred to as the “Worcester County Public Safety Radio Coverage Code”; defines the purpose and intent of this subtitle to ensure uninterrupted operation of Worcester County’s wireless communications systems and to provide that new buildings are constructed in a manner which does not interfere with
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PUBLIC NOTICES Worcester County’s wireless communications network; defines the countywide scope of these regulations, including the municipalities, subject to modification within any municipality; provides for severability of this Subtitle to preserve the Subtitle as a whole should any section or provision be declared unconstitutional or invalid; assigns administration of this Subtitle to the Worcester County Department of Emergency Services and enforcement of this Subtitle to the appropriate building or fire code official; defines the terms and acronyms used in the Subtitle; establishes general provisions, including radio coverage determinations, qualifications of personnel, permit requirements, annual certifications and required notifications; and establishes violations and penalties for violating the provisions of this Subtitle, including misdemeanor violations, civil infractions, other remedies and defining offenders.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-1/28/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 15-14 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 15-14 (Zoning - Nonprofit Environmental Organization Offices in the E-1 Estate District) was passed by the County Commissioners on January 19, 2016. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-203(c)(10). (Repeals and reenacts this subsection to permit by special exception in the E-1 Estate District nonprofit environmental conservation and land preservation organization offices in addition to public and private noncommercial cultural, social and recreational areas and centers, including parks, playgrounds, beaches, community centers, country clubs, swimming pools and golf courses but excluding summer camps, marinas and boat landings; establishes minimum lot requirements for lot area, lot width, and front, side and rear yard setbacks; requires all outdoor swimming pools, including outdoor deck and patio areas, and locker areas to be located at least two hundred feet from any perimeter property line or public road right-of-way.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room
1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-1/28/3t _________________________________ CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY PO BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16378 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF TERRY LANGE HEEMANN Notice is given that Stephen L. Adkins IV, 10432 Exeter Road, Ocean City, MD 21842; and Tiffanie Heemann Adkins, 10432 Exeter Road, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on January 21, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Terry Lange Heemann who died on October 21, 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 21st day of July, 2016. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Stephen L. Adkins IV Tiffanie Heemann Adkins 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 28, 2016
OCD-1/28/3t _________________________________ 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. Cleveland Jenkins and Paula Jenkins Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C15001349
NOTICE ORDERED, this 27th day of January, 2016 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 609 Market Street, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 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 29th day of February, 2016 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 22nd day of February, 2016, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $189,532.39. 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-2/4/3t _________________________________ CHARLES T. CAPUTE ESQ CHARLES T. CAPUTE, LLC 1006 S. WASHINGTON STREET EASTON, MD 21601-4303
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16383 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BERTHA ANN GINNAVAN Notice is given that Gail L. Fowler, 10530 Sussex Road, Ocean City, MD 21842; and Calvin G. Ginnavan Jr., 12441 Fleetway Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on January 22, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Bertha Ann Ginnavan who died on November 25, 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 22nd day of July, 2016. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with
the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Gail L. Fowler Calvin G. Ginnavan Jr. 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 28, 2016 OCD-1/28/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Request to allow service of alcoholic beverage sales on the first floor until10 p.m. and a Request to allow glass panels on East rail of second floor to remain open until 10:30 p.m. - after 10:30 p.m. all glass enclosure on second floor will be closed for a currently licensed Class: “D” BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day By: Kevin Myers, 5801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For. OC Bar LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Bad Monkey 5801 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: February 17, 2016 @ 1:10P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/4/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for Transfer of a Class: “D” BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day By: Justin M. Acita, 10256 Broken Sound Blvd., Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Joseph P. Kelly, 2802 Tern Dr. #24, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Pickles Pub of OC, LLC For the premises known as and lo-
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For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Crabcake Factory 11805 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: February 17, 2016 @ 2:35 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/4/2t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: “D” BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day By: Jonathan K. Tippett, 1488 Birdwood Court, Crofton, Maryland 21114; Danelle M. Amos, 2 -10th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Big Tipps Mgmt, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Alibi Room 501 South Baltimore Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formerly: Comerstone Brewing Company, Inc. There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Govemment Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: February 17, 2016 @ 2:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/4/2t _________________________________
OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Apptication has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: “A” BEERWINE License: 7 Day By: Ronak Y. Patel, 109 N. Collins Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. For: Haki Yash Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Super Soda 5318 Snow Hill Road Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: February 17, 2016 @ 2:50 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-2/4/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: “B” BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day By: Jerome S. Murphy, 13 Widows Watch Court, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Darren K. Palitti, 929 Saint Paul Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202; John W. Rosinsky, 623 Harvester Drive, Oakdale, Pennsylvania 15071 For: Squarz Pizza, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Squarz Pizza 12825 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: February 17, 2016 @ 2:25 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any intertested party. OCD-2/4/2t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: “B” BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day By: Krista N. Brooks, 41 Cannon Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: Crabcake Factory Seafood House, LLC
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16380 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CHARLES KENNETH PEAK Notice is given that Kristin L. Ryan, 315 Bounding Home Court, Havre De Grace, MD 21078, was on January 22, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Charles Kenneth Peak who died on January 4, 2016, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 22nd day of July, 2016. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not pre-
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sented 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. Kristin L. Ryan 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-2/4/3t _________________________________ BP Fisher Law Group, LLP 174 Waterfront Street, Suite 400 Naitonal Harbor, MD 20745 Telephone (301) 599-7700 Jeffrey B. Fisher Virginia S. Inzer William K. Smart Kris Terrill Regan J.R. Smith Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Rosemary S. Joseph-Kappel Todd A. Kappel Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-15-000997
NOTICE Notice is hereby given, this 27th day of January, 2016, 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 29th day of February, 2016, 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 22nd day of February, 2016. The report states the amount of sale of the property at 11 Abbyshire Road, Berlin, MD 21811 (Trustees’ Matter No. 14-01006), to be $129,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/4/3t _________________________________ KENNETH L. HOOPER ESQ 126 EAST MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 138 SALISBURY, MD 21803
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16389 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF THOMAS F. COPP AKA: THOMAS FRANCIS COPP Notice is given that Elizabeth Fabian Copp, 3 Freeport Lane, Berlin, MD 21811, was on January 29, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Thomas F. Copp who died on December 17, 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 29th day of July, 2016. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Elizabeth Fabian Copp 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: February 04, 2016 OCD-2/4/3t _________________________________ 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. Yolanda B. Mandley, Vincent E. Mandley and Hawaiian Village Condominium Association Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C15001152
NOTICE ORDERED, this 29th day of January, 2016 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 11 142nd Street, Unit 315, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 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 29th day of February, 2016 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 22nd day of February, 2016, next.
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NOTICE ORDERED, this 29th day of January, 2016 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 731 Anchor Chain Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 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 29th day of February, 2016 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 22nd day of February, 2016, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $191,701.51. 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-2/4/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16355 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF NADINE L. TRADER Notice is given that Nadine L. Blades, 30712 Iron Branch Road, Dagsboro, DE 19939, was on January 27, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Nadine L. Trader who died on December 21, 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 27th day of July, 2016. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present
the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Nadine L. Blades 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: February 04, 2016 OCD-2/4/3t _________________________________ HEATHER E. STANSBURY ESQ AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16336 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF IRIS P. WALLIS Notice is given that Mark Gast, 1933 Stanhope Road, Dundalk, MD 21222, was on February 01, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Iris P. Wallis who died on July 16, 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 1st day of August, 2016. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the cred-
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itor 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. Mark Gast 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: February 04, 2016 OCD-2/4/3t _________________________________ MALINI H. GANVIR, ESQ. 132 E. MAIN STREET, SUITE 310 SALISBURY, MD 21804
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16384 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF STEPHEN A. STACHURSKI AKA: STEPHEN A. STACHURSKI JR. Notice is given that Dennis Stark, 303 East 33rd Street-9H, New York, NY 10016, was on January 27, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Stephen A. Stachurski who died on January 1, 2016, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 27th day of July, 2016. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Dennis Stark 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: February 04, 2016 OCD-2/4/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MD 21204 Edward S. Cohn Stephen N. Goldberg Richard E. Solomon Richard J. Rogers Randall J. Rolls David W. Simpson, Jr. 600 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 208 Towson, MD 21204 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v. Michael W. Cunningham 6507 Whitesburg Road Snow Hill, MD 21863 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-15-001221
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 2nd day of February, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 7th day of March, 2016, provided a copy of this notice be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 29th day of February, 2016. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $97,750.00. The property sold herein is known as 6507 Whitesburg Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863. 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-2/11/3t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS HVAC Rooftop Unit Condenser Coils Replacement at Worcester County Health Department and Recreation Center in Snow Hill Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for replacement of the existing HVAC rooftop unit condenser coils at the Worcester County Health Department facility and the Worcester County Recreation Center located respectively at 6040 and 6030 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room
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NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 2nd day of February, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 734 Ocean Parkway, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 7th day of March, 2016, 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 29th day of February, 2016. The Report of Sale
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PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning February 12, 2016, or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. Line No 1200-15 1257-15 1277-15 1340-15 1375-15 1379-15
Year 2000 2003 1997 N/A 2004 2002
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Model CIVIC N/A S10 BOAT TRL GRAND AM TRAILER
Color GREEN WHITE RED GRAY BLACK STEEL
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All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643. AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-2/11/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $73,100.00. 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-2/11/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16392 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JEAN W. PATTON Notice is given that Elizabeth P. Mulholland, 351 Contention Lane, Berwyn, PA 19312 and Catherine A. Patton, 101 Washington Street, Berlin, MD 21811, was on February 01, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Jean W. Patton who died on December 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 1st day of August, 2016. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or
(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Elizabeth P. Mulholland Catherine A. Patton 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: February 04, 2016 OCD-2/4/3t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING EAST OF MD RT. 611 NORTH OF MD RT. 376 TENTH TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Section 1-113 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning Case No. 395 has been filed by Hugh Cropper, IV, attorney, on behalf of Sun TRS Frontier, LLC, property owners, for an amendment to the Official Zoning Maps to change approximately 36 acres of land located to the east of MD Rt. 611 (Stephen Decatur Highway), north of MD Rt. 376 (Assateague Road), in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, from C-2 General Commercial
District to A-2 Agricultural District. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the rezoning application. Pursuant to Sections 1-113 and 1114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM ROOM 1101, WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE WEST MARKET STREET, SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863-1072 At said public hearing, the Commissioners will consider the rezoning application, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 395 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being zoned or rezoned or of the surrounding or adjacent lands and improvements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance. Maps of the petitioned area, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 395 and the Planning Commission's recommendation which will be entered into the record of the public hearing are on file and are available for inspection at the Department of Development Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room
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OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING EAST SIDE OF MD RT. 589 NORTH OF GUM POINT ROAD THIRD TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Section 1-113 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning Case No. 396 has been filed by Hugh Cropper, IV, attorney, on behalf of The Estate of Mildred L. Parsons, Margaret P. Bunting, Personal Representative, property owners, for an amendment to the Official Zoning Maps to change approximately 11.5 acres of land located to the east side of MD Rt. 589 (Racetrack Road), north of Gum Point Road, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, from A-1 Agricultural District to C-2 General Commercial District. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the rezoning application. Pursuant to Sections 1-113 and 1114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM ROOM 1101, WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE WEST MARKET STREET, SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863-1072 At said public hearing, the Commissioners will consider the rezoning application, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 396 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being zoned or rezoned or of the surrounding or adjacent lands and improvements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance. Maps of the petitioned area, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 396 and the Planning Commission's recommendation which will be entered into the record of the public hearing are on file and are available for inspection at the Department of Development Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room
Newtown Park Pavilion Repair Project Pocomoke, Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for replacement of structural posts on one pavilion located at Newtown Park, 2001 Groton Road, Pocomoke, Maryland 21851. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Interested bidders are highly recommended to attend a prebid meeting and work site inspection to be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at the site location at 2001 Groton Road, Pocomoke, Maryland 21851. During the PreBid Inspection Meeting the project scope and Bid Documents will be discussed in depth to answer any questions that Bidders may have. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, February 22, 2016 in the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Newtown Park Pavilion Repair Project" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Recreation and Parks 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 William Rodriguez, Parks Superintendent, at 410-632-3173 (office), 443614-2152 (cell), 410-632-3273 (fax), or wrodriguez@co.worcester.md.us (Email). Email correspondence is encouraged and will be binding. OCD-2/11/1t _________________________________
NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16397 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARY E. TESAR Notice is given that Frank R. Tesar, 10722 Cathell Road, Berlin, MD 21811; and Ronald Tesar, 11540 Philadelphia Road, Lot 18, White Marsh, MD 21162, was on February 05, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary E. Tesar who died on December 7, 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 5th day of August, 2016. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Frank R. Tesar Ronald Tesar 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: February 11, 2016 OCD-2/11/3t _________________________________
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BID SOLICITATION Special Events Tents
CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY PO BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
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The Town of Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide tents for Ocean City Special Events in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the Special Events Tents may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either e-mail-
FEBRUARY 12, 2016 ing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons, at cparsons@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6647 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2016 and will be opened and read aloud at the Council Work Session held on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Bids are to be submitted to the Town of Ocean City, Attn: City Manager’s Office, Room 230, Ocean City, MD 21842. Late Bid Document will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-2/11/1t _________________________________
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PROPOSAL SOLICITATION Fire Alarm Monitoring System The Town of Ocean City is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced vendors to provide an Alarm System Central Station Receiver and Automation System Solution in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Proposal Documents. Proposal Documents for the Fire Alarm Monitoring System may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Purchasing Associate, Nicholas Rice, at nrice@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6643 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their proposals. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Proposal 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 Proposal Documents. A pre-proposal conference will be held at the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department located at 204 65th Street, Bldg. A, Ocean City, MD 21842 on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. The last day for questions will be noon on Thursday, February 25, 2016. Sealed Proposal Documents are due no later than Friday, March 04, 2016 by 1:00 p.m. and will be opened and read aloud at the Procurement Department located at 204 65th Street, Bldg. A, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Late Proposal Documents will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-2/11/1t _________________________________
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If the word “nifty” still exists, it would be perhaps the best word to describe the mini spreadsheet the Ocean City Special Events Department has developed to give a financial snapshot of what these events mean to the resort economy. There, in one glance, is the essence of what everyone needs to know to make a yea or nay decision on the value of any affair that would, if permitted, involve the use of city services or space. This was evidenced this week by the form filled out for the annual Ravens Beach Bash. Who knew, for instance, that this gathering will pump some $60,000 into the hotel industry, or that it’s worth roughly $85,000 overall to the private sector? That kind of information does more than guide city officials in their decision making, however, as it helps the public understand why special events are important, especially when some segments of the population would just as soon do without some of the privately sponsored affairs that take place every year. More people than not will see the value of an event that might otherwise produce a shrug of the shoulders when they also get a picture of how much money it will be spreading around. While we are well aware of what the Ravens Beach Bash does, for instance, we had no idea what it was really worth, give or take a few thousand. The Special Events Department deserves applause for developing an approach that not only helps City Hall, but also gives the public a better understanding of how the resort as a whole operates. As the new form shows, residents don’t have to attend special events to see some benefit from them. After all, every dollar pumped into the economy has some kind of impact on virtually everyone who lives here, whether it’s through room taxes or through the ripple effect of income collected and then spread around. As the next forms make the rounds, we think the public will agree that while they may or may not like the events themselves, the forms are indeed nifty.
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Letters to the editor Thoughts on Trump
Editor, Here my thoughts and feelings about [Donald] Trump. Knowing the situation in this country regarding our debt I started thinking why would Trump, with his wealth, want to run for president? With that thought I looked into where most of his wealth is and what the possibility of the dollar decline or failure would have on the core of his wealth. You can look this information up: Most of it is in commercial real estate, residential rental property, golf courses, resorts and related type facilities all of which might experience losses if we have a serious economic decline. Now, what does Mr. Trump gain by becoming president? Obviously he’s not a politician and really doesn’t belong to any particular party. He’s a businessman and an opportunist. So ask yourself what does America have that will increase in value regardless of what happens to the dollar or America in general? Natural resources! The government owns anywhere from 29 to 81 percent of 12 of the western states that hold a mass amount of untouched natural resources. The states are: Nevada 81 percent, Utah 67 percent, Alaska and Idaho 62 percent, Oregon 53 percent, California and Wyoming 48 percent, Arizona 42 percent, Colorado 36 percent, New Mexico 35 percent and Montana and Washington 29 percent. These percentages are based on a 2014 analysis. So, if elected, what does it give Mr. Trump? As president he’ll have first hand information on the pulse of our government and what they intend to do with this untapped wealth. As a businessman he’ll, I believe, find a way to use this info to maintain or increase his personal wealth. We, the people, might reap some benefit from what he’ll do with this info, through economic growth, but it won’t be done for Amer-
icas benefit but for him personally. He’s not a patriot! I think he’ll be doing it for himself. I’m uncertain as to what cause or effects his dealings with other countries might have on our relations with them or their feeling toward America. I think he’ll be tough and difficult to deal with and it could lead to major discord. Based on his comments and attitude it’s really uncertain and a major concern. The world is a very dangerous place now and the last thing any of us can afford or want is War. War today would be very destructive and we would all be losers. I don’t know the answer regarding Mr. Trump I only have questions. Will he make a good president? Will he be able to solve our Debt problem? Will he, through his dealing with other nations, help to cause economic growth? If he becomes president only time will tell but I just don’t fell comfortable about the possibility. These, of course, are my general thoughts and concerns regarding the possibility of him being elected president. I think it’s important that each of us consider these issues before casting our vote. I can only hope and pray that the right person, capable and willing to solve are nations problems, is chosen. Paul St. Andre Ocean City
AGH thanked
Dear Mr. Franklin, I want to express my sincerest gratitude for the excellent care that you and your staff at Atlantic General provided to my husband, Bill Hall. He was well taken care of both times that he was admitted in the past two months. I am beyond impressed with how well you take care of your patients and their families, even on the busiest of holidays. Please continue to do such wonderful work! Lisa Hall Berlin
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By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher I had been struggling all week to find some reason why our political system has gotten so out of whack. And then, thanks to the Super Bowl, it came to me. We have big digestive problems. How else can anyone explain where we now find ourselves? Our presidential primary elections have been seasoned with a good helping of crazy people. Half the country’s population hates the other half, By while our candidates Stewart vie for the support of Dobson even crazier nutball political financiers and organizations by claiming they can make the country greater by causing half of the country to hate the other half even more. Meanwhile, the top national story this week was about whether Beyoncé’s performance during the Super Bowl halftime show was TOO political? How can anything be TOO political these days? And then it occurred to me, as I recalled one of the highlights of Super Bowl or, rather, one of its com-
mercials. This would be the one featuring the dancing little ball of intestines. When the intestinal concerns of our nation have reached the point where it’s worth spending $5 million for a Super Bowl commercial, it’s obvious that politics aren’t to blame for our national discomfort. No, it is that we, as a nation, are feeling sluggish. As everyone knows, thanks to the many highly informative and graphic TV spots fired at us nightly, feeling sluggish can lead to grumpiness, irritability, intolerance and, apparently, to the downfall of American superiority because the first order of business is to, well, take care of business. This must be why we haven’t really been listening as well as we should to the blather of the dozen or so semicolons who are seeking the big throne. The rest us are really more concerned with the need to seek any kind of throne. It makes you want to say, “Pat, I’d like to buy a bowel.” Obviously, we’re not going to get along, have a reasonable political dialogue, and restore our national greatness (which I honestly didn’t know had gone missing) until we all return to being, well, just regular people. As Sherlock Holmes would say, it’s alimentary, my dear Watson.
bike path, despite troubles By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Feb. 12, 2016) Ocean City’s bicycle path has hit a few bumps in the road – namely in receiving permission from various property owners – but officials are still forging ahead. Instead of moving forward with a temporary “right of entry agreement,” the City Council’s Transportation Commission instead agreed to draw a map designating where cyclists would be able to travel on private properties on the proposed trail between Convention Center and Route 90. “In creating a site-specific map, the property owners would see that the right of easements would not apply to the whole property, just a segment where the bike path would be.” said Public Works Director Hal Adkins. “This would give the property owner some ease.” The bicycle path proposal, pushed by Councilman Tony DeLuca, would keep cyclists off Coastal Highway and the bus lane and on side roads near the ocean. Officials have been eyeing the 20-block stretch between Convention Center Drive and 62nd Street since tourist-favored bars line that segment. However, since the potential path runs through 13 private properties, Ocean City needs permission from those property owners.
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Last month the Transportation Commission was looking to secure temporary rights of easements, but City Solicitor Guy Ayres deemed that direction would be just a temporary solution. In creating a map with the Planning Department, city officials could meet with property owners with a clear idea of where they want the bike path – and where cyclists would have permission to ride. Adkins said he plans to work with GIS coordinator Karen Zera to lay out where the paths would be. The Transportation Commission sent 15 letters to property owners earlier requesting permission and received 11 responses. “We’re arraigning a group meeting for March 1. That would give them enough time to create the map and see some proposed right of way,” Adkins said. Scheduling the meeting on March 1 would give Public Works enough time to create examples of right of way signs. Public Works estimates that if the meeting goes according to plan, the other right of way signs can be installed starting in April or May. The interim month between the meeting and projected installation would give property owners ample enough time for condominium associations to take a stance.
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