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THINK SPRING Nothing says it’s the day after the annual Ocean City Boat Show and that boating season remains at least a couple of months away like a Monday morning snowstorm that left outdoor exhibits covered in about 4 inches of the stuff. As enticing as it might have seemed Saturday and Sunday to cruise out for some fishing with these twin 150s pushing your boat toward a secret hotspot, both the calendar and the weather say there’s plenty of winter left to endure.
By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) Unless local government officials can come up with a more compelling argument against adopting statewide regulations requiring special events to provide and collect recyclable materials, the county and resort’s attempt to obtain an exemption to the rules has fallen short. In a 9-1 vote, with one excusal, the Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee voted overwhelmingly to give SB131 an “unfavorable” report, effectively killing the bill earlier this month. There are mechanisms, according to the State Department of Legislative Services, that could force the bill to the floor of the General Assembly, but, according to a representative, those mechanisms are alSee COST Page 4
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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) A significant number of Ocean City property owners and residents have some strong words for the City Council, mainly about the approved pedestrian barriers that will be installed along Coastal Highway.
These dissenters have taken to social media to criticize the design of the median barrier that the council selected from the options presented by State Highway Administration a month earlier. “They’ve seen the picture and they don’t like the design,” said Councilman Matt James. The design, as presented in the computer-generated images the SHA unveiled in January, looks similar to an undulating sand dune See RENDERING Page 3
An artist’s concept drawing of how the new median barrier could appear on Coastal Highway.
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Rendering, reality collide in fence debate Continued from Page 1 fence, but is made out of sturdier materials than ones on the beach. The slats would be aluminum, and placed at a 45-degree angle. The fence will be installed in the median between Route 90 and 49th Street. According to James, there have been no letters about the fence sent to City Hall, but officials have received phone calls and read negative comments on Facebook. “People are saying this is a traditional town and that the fence doesn’t fit that,” James said. “I think that anything new, people will struggle to understand and get used to.” Aesthetics aside, residents have voiced several safety concerns about the fence. Several people have commented that the fence appears to be an easy obstacle for people to climb over. “I’ve read the Facebook comments and I know there’s a lot of concerns about the fence not being tall enough, from what was seen in the digitally rendered photos,” said Councilwoman Mary Knight. She was one of three council members on the Ocean City Transportation Commission, which recommended the design to the full council on Jan. 12. In the computer-generated image, the fence looks to be about 5 feet tall. According to the SHA, the fence pickets can extend over a top rail to deter people from climbing it. “You won’t be able to climb it unless you pole-vault it,” Knight said. The distance between individual fence pickets is another hotly contested issue. There are large spaces between the slats in the digital image, giving people the idea the new fence would be easy to climb. “The image now looks like there’s
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an 8-inch gap that you can wedge said. your foot into,” Councilman Dennis Officials started planning to reDare said. “There’s some valid con- configure the midtown highway mecerns that people can climb the fence, dian strip in 2012, when the resort but it’s going to be tall enough.” saw its worst summer in pedestrian The pickets can crossing incidents. be spaced up to any That year, there interval to the city’s ‘At the hearing, we will have a were 44 pedestrian choice, SHA repre- better graphic or even a piece of related accidents sentatives told the and two fatalities, the fence there for our City Council last launching the Walk constituents. I’m a strong month. However, Smart program. the closer they are believer in the fence. It’s going to There were 26 to each other, the stop people from running out in pedestrian collihigher the cost. front of cars and save lives.’ sions in 2013, and Dare said he re- Councilwoman Mary Knight 33 in the following ceived a phone call year, according to from one business Lindsay Richards, owner and also read the comments the police public affairs specialist. on Facebook. Ocean City closed 2015 closed with 17 “We need an image that’s not Pho- collisions and no fatalities. toshopped to give people the right Council members hope the new impression on what this will be,” he barrier will drive those numbers even
lower – but after seeing the digital rendering, many residents are skeptical. There will be a public hearing about the proposed median project on March 22 at the Convention Center. SHA representatives will be there to answer questions about the fence, City Council said during last Tuesday’s session. “At the hearing, we will have a better graphic or even a piece of the fence there for our constituents,” Knight said. “I’m a strong believer in the fence. It’s going to stop people from running out in front of cars and save lives.” Assuming that approval is forthcoming, SHA officials estimated that the project would be completed in early 2017, factoring in the time it takes to manufacture two unique fence panels.
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Continued from Page 1 most never used. Sen. Jim Mathias sponsored the Senate version of the bill, which received the committee hearing. Del. Mary Beth Carozza and Del. Charles Otto co-sponsored the bill on the House of Delegates side, but that hearing was cancelled. The Worcester County Commissioners asked legislators to pursue the exemption based on Ocean City’s successful campaign for immunity from an earlier recycling mandate. The county’s main argument against the current rules was the large number of local nonprofit organizations that depend on special events in Ocean City for their fundraising efforts. Mathias said the cost argument didn’t hold a lot of water at the hearing. Basically, Mathias said, the committee found all recycling programs cost money and if financial concerns were the main objections, no recycling programs would exist anywhere. “We can’t base our objection on financial hardship, and that’s what we have,” Ocean City County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said. However, as noted last fall when the county decided to fight the new regulations, levying the fine of $50 per day for nonconformity to the recycling rules was always at the discretion of the county commissioners. “We’re not looking to fine people because of this requirement,” Commission President Jim Bunting said. Bunting said it was the stance of the commissioners to not enforce the fine, but if the particular event warrants containers, the county would ensure their placement on event grounds. Likely candidates for containers in-
clude events at the Ocean City Inlet parking lot, such as Springfest and Sunfest. Though discussed in public last August, the commissioners haven’t presented a formal review or hearing process for event organizers suspected to have run afoul of the new rules. All municipally and county-owned venues in the state are subject to the regulations, which require that metal, plastic and glass recycling containers be located near, but distinguished from, trash receptacles. Counties must also ensure collected materials are recycled. Special events falling under the new rules also must serve food, drink and expect more than 200 attendees. Ocean City discontinued its recycling program in 2009 in favor of a waste-toenergy plan that ships collected trash to Pennsylvania where it is burned to generate electricity. Though criticized, the program has saved the resort a substantial amount of money. Mathias said the previous exemption was based on the contention that Ocean City no longer has direct control over the flow of waste. It is, he said, collected and trucked out of the resort and both sorted and processed by Covanta Energy. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan said the resort would need to change the way it handled its waste in order to incorporate the state’s plan. Meehan said the failure of the resort to secure another exemption was “disappointing.” “We had a compelling reason before because of where the waste stream goes and the separation process they have at Covanta. We do not have that for Worcester County. If I had that argument, the results might have been different,” Mathias said.
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Inlet lot closing to public in March for OCPD training By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) If you planned on parking at the inlet lot during weekdays in March, be prepared to find an alternative location. The Ocean City Police department has been granted permission next month to use the parking lot for SUV training. The City Council approved the request at its meeting on Tuesday. The inlet lot will be closed March 810, 15-17 and 22-24 so the department can train police, fire marshals and other personnel on operating procedures for SUV’s, which now account for about half of the OCPD’s fleet. Chief Ross Buzzuro told the council the inlet lot is the only location in Ocean City large enough to accommodate the training. “We’ve exhausted trying to find other places that would be conducive for us. We need a large area,” he said. “We’re talking about 150 plus traffic cones and a serpentine course with other compo-
nents within this training that would necessitate the large area.” There will also be additional SUV training at the airport. “It’s more for straightaway driving,” he said. The exercises were deemed necessary since the police department has never done official training for SUV’s in the past. “The dynamics and handling of these vehicles is different than the traditional police sedan,” Buzzuro told the council. “It behooves us to have this training throughout the department.” The training will be completed before April 1, when Buzzuro said closing the lot would affect revenue. “The reason we couldn’t do this earlier in the year is the possibility of inclement weather,” he said. Ocean City Public Works will post signs indicating each week’s closures. Parking will still be available at the Worcester Street, Dorchester Street, North Division Street and 4th Street municipal lots.
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Roadwork about to begin on Coastal Hwy. above 62nd St.
paved and the city is working with the SHA to replace manhole covers as needed. During the meeting, George and Lynch representatives indicated crews By Greg Ellison would work 12-hour days from MonStaff Writer day through Thursday. The schedule (Feb. 19, 2016) Drivers on Coastal is weather-dependent and not incluHighway between 62nd Street and the sive of blocked out dates for special Delaware line should prepare for a events such as Springfest. Permission slow-down beginning next week, was granted to work around the clock when roadwork commences on a sur- during the week if deemed necessary. face milling and paving project. The At some points during the milling work may be conducted around the operation, work equipment will clock to meet a Memorial Day dead- “buck” traffic and run in the opposite line. direction of vehicles. The SHA conThe Maryland State Highway Ad- firmed this is permissible but would ministration held a require special traffic pre-construction flaggers and monimeeting on Friday, ‘We’re very fortunate to get these toring. Feb. 12, with the kind of projects and to be able to The local transit contractor, George have the state help to maintain system will also be and Lynch, as well affected by the projour infrastructure. This is as Ocean City Pubect. When bus lanes lic Works Director something that is going to take are being milled, Hal Adkins. a lot of time and is going to buses will be cominIn a memo sumcause some inconveniences’ gled with active trafmarizing the meetfic lanes. Although Mayor Rick Meehan ing details, Adkins none of the bus stops said work would will be “bagged” or begin on or before Feb. 23, and George covered up, if work happens to coinand Lynch would begin by milling cide with a stop, passengers will board southbound lanes from the Delaware or disembark at the next available loline. cation. Two lanes will be milled at once, At Tuesday’s meeting, Mayor Rick starting with the bus lane and lane Meehan, expressed his gratitude for number 1. They will be operating two the about to commence roadwork. milling machines simultaneously, “We’re very fortunate to get these while using approximately 40 dump kind of projects and to be able to have trucks to maintain the quick work pace. the state help to maintain our infraAt the meeting, the contractor indi- structure,” he said. “This is something cated all southbound lanes would have that is going to take a lot of time and the milling completed in about six is going to cause some inconvendays. According to the SHA, there is a iences.” 10-day window to repave road surAs work progresses, the city will faces once milled. issue media blasts regarding altered In preparation for the project, the traffic patterns. The SHA also will gas company has done advance work issue media updates as lane closures to prepare valves in the areas to be are mandated.
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whole and maximize value. I’m confident we’ll work it out,” he said. County Attorney Maureen Howarth, in a memo to County Administrator Harold Higgins, estimated another $804,000 in liability could be added to the $1 million bestcase expenditure that will come with the county’s exit of the liquor business. New revenue from license fees could be up to $71,000, according to county staff to help offset the costs. The commissioners voted unanimously to endorse Carozza’s bill, and send a letter to Mathias encouraging him to amend his bill. “What happens if nothing changes?” Commissioner President Jim Bunting wondered. Howarth said both bills will go to reconciliation, but if no progress is made, both bills will fail. In the end, Bunting said the discussion was mostly academic since, in his opinion, the decision to get out of the liquor sales business has been made. “The county commissioners are not changing their mind,” about dissolving the Department of Liquor Control, he said, “so I don’t think it matters.”
Increased mobile home roof pitch approved by OC Council Residents of Montego Bay request change to 9 inches allowing for increased space
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) The Ocean City Council approved an ordinance on first reading at Tuesday’s meeting to raise the roof literally in mobile home zoning districts – or at least give homeowners that option. After several weeks of public comment and consideration from the Planning and Zoning Commission, the building code has officially changed 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 in Ocean City’s five mobile home zones sit at a 7-inch rise in elevation, or a 30.25-degree pitch. However, if building standards enforced through deed covenants are stricter than this new ordinance, then residents would have to follow neighborhood rules. The motion passed with no comment with a 4 – 0 vote, with Councilmembers Doug Cymek, Tony Deluca and Mary Knight absent. Changing the building code was seamless once the ordinance made it to the council agenda, but it was an onerous task getting it there. Board members of the Montego
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade to be televised live Annual Ocean City event predicted to generate $1.4 million for local businesses
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) Ocean City is already seeing the color green in its future, and plans to share it with its neighbors in the tri-state coastal area. Marking the unofficial beginning of the spring season, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be marching down Coastal Highway on March 12. Hosted by the Delmarva Irish American Club, the parade has been a resort tradition for 35 years, but this will be the first time it will be televised live by WDRE, a
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WCDC continues push against regulations Carozza brokers meeting with local, federal officials on employment practices By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) As the deadline of March 2019 grows closer, new regulations supporting an “employment first” methodology for the disabled as part of the Affordable Care Act is beginning to take shape, though local involvement continues to help determine what will or won’t be implemented at the local level. At stake locally is the future of the Worcester County Developmental Center (WCDC), which provides work for developmentally disabled people who might not be able to gain employment elsewhere. Meanwhile, federal authorities are pushing to move as many clients of this and similar facilities out into the mainstream, where they would, if employable, be able to earn at least the minimum wage, which is substantially higher than what these facilities can pay. In an attempt to work out some kind of compromise, Delegate Mary Beth Carozza brokered a meeting with WCDC Director Jack Ferry and state and federal officials who all have some say in what Maryland’s
interpretation of the federal regula- percentage was in Somerset County, tions mandating these changes will with 8.2 percent. be. Even in July 2015 with Ocean City “As far as people who can work, enjoying a prosperous summer seaevery effort will be made,” to grant son, Worcester County’s unemploythem regular employment outside of ment rate was still third highest in their care facility, “but there is a cer- the state at 7.3 percent. Only Baltitain percentage who can’t work in the more City at 8.1 percent and Somercommunity but in a facility,” she set County at 7.9 percent were said. higher. Given the op“Year-round, tion, Carozza full-time employsaid, she would ‘Many providers never had on-site ment with benefits support facility work facilities, some had them but is the ideal for anyclients working have moved beyond the need. The one in Worcester in the facility County. The model disabled need equal opportunities is to work four rather than not to find real work at real wages’ months and collect working at all. “We’re not (unemployment) Maryland Developmental closing down in the rest of the Disabilities Council Deputy the next three year,” Ferry said. Director Rachel London years,” Ferry “Every person said. “But should have the there’s a good possibility our work opportunity as a citizen to pursue centers will.” economic involvement through comOf the clients served at the WCDC, petitive work,” Mat Rice, public polFerry said 15 are out in the commu- icy specialist with People On The Go nity now working regular jobs, 44 are Maryland, an advocacy group supin work programs, 22 are in work porting the new regulations. training/school settings and 34 “Sheltered settings don’t allow for clients will require “a different solu- economic advancement. Studies tion.” have shown with proper time and Worcester’s economy is also at training people with disabilities are play. According to the state, Worces- productive and can have access to the ter had a 13.6 percent unemployment competitive marketplace,” Rice said. rate in December. The next highest Ferry doesn’t believe that is true
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Townhouse tweak allows different sprinkler options Units would be considered single-family dwellings if measure passes March 15
By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) While not taking any direct action against existing code, Worcester County Commissioner Bud Church on Tuesday offered legislation that would reclassify banks of three or more townhomes to be classified as single-family residences rather than multi-family dwellings. The change, which moves townhomes away from connotations of apartment complexes in the fire code, could go into effect immediately after a scheduled March 15 public hearing since it was offered as an emergency bill. For the purposes of fire sprinklers, this change would allow the installation of the National Fire Protection Association’s 13D standard instead of the 13R standard fire suppression systems. “It’s kind of pushing it but it’s not a huge stretch,” Steve Muncy, president of the American Fire Sprinkler Association said. “The 13D is the lower standard.” The lower standard includes lower costs to install. Due to sprinkler coverage cost being a function of area more than anything else, exact figures of costs are hard to nail down, but the NFPA estimates between $1 and $2 per square foot should be spent on either the 13R or 13D standards. However, not every row of townhomes is eligible for the downgrade. An ‘automatic audible flow enunciator,’ or alarm, as well as an approved exterior fire department connection must be on-site for eligibility. “As long as there is notification that water is flowing through the system and a fire company hookup is in place,” Fire Marshal Jeff McMahon said the adjusted standard would be adequate. The alarm is necessary, McMahon said, because not all townhomes within the county are occupied at all times. There is a height limit of three stories on the structures to be protected by 13D standard sprinklers. “The 13R and 13D are both ‘life safety systems.’ Their job is to put out sufficient water in time for residents to get out and to safety, not to extinguish flames,” Muncy said. However, Muncy continued, the systems usually put fires out as a side effect. “This will save builders tens of thousands of dollars,” Church said.
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Royalton Hotel to be torn down in about two weeks New mixed-use facility will include hotel, employee housing, Boardwalk retail By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) Time to tear down the old and build up the new. The Royalton Hotel, which has stood at 11th Street and the Boardwalk since 1927, will be demolished in approximately two weeks to clear the way for a new structure. Glenn Irwin, executive director of the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC), which is facilitating the project for owner Virginia Difillippo Cipolloni, said the new Royalton will be based on OCDC’s standards for mixed-use redevelopment projects. He said it will feature some 50 hotel rooms, employee housing units and Boardwalk retail. Late last year, the OCDC received $200,000 in state funds for the project. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development awarded the money as part of the state’s Strategic Demolition Fund. Altogether, the state awarded $2.075 million in Strategic Demoli-
tion funding in Maryland to aid economic expansion and job development. In addition to the Royalton project, Worcester County received $100,000 for an engineering study to establish infrastructure needs for the old Mason Opera House in Snow Hill. The Royalton demolition follows previous efforts by the property owners to repair the building’s façade. Irwin said the hotel’s owners worked through the OCDC on a façade renovation roughly five years ago, at which point it was discovered that the building had structural problems. In the intervening years, Irwin said, the hotel owners have continued to operate by performing repairs and obtaining a yearly safety certification from a structural engineer, but also understood the building would need to rebuilt eventually. The Royalton was built by Harry and Ethel Kelley, parents of one of Ocean City’s more memorable mayors, Harry Kelley, who died in 1985 and is the namesake of the Route 50 bridge. Ethel Kelley also saw to the construction of the Beach Plaza Hotel in 1953, two years year before her death in 1955. The hotel was sold eventually to the Phillips family.
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OC zip code report doesn’t hold much water Malis says lack of raw data from hotels hurt study, used within resort for marketing
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) As part of the 2015 Strategic Plan, Ocean City has released a zip code report, compiled from vacationers last summer, but due to the hotel industries reluctance to share guest information, the town’s marketing consultant questioned the data’s worth. Andy Malis, CEO of MGH, Inc., who presented the report to the Tourism Commission at its March 9 meeting, said the town worked to collect visitor’s zip codes at the Convention Center, the Boardwalk Information Cottage, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Visitor Center, as well as at various summer events. Although one vacation rental company, who remained unnamed, complied with the request, without acquiring raw data from hotels, the pool of information appears too small to draw any conclusions. “I’m not confident we should make decisions on it,” he said. The report breaks down state of origin and city of residence. Baltimore topped the list of cities at 22 percent, while Pennsylvania, at 34
percent, provided the largest percentage of tourists by state. Maryland was second at 27 percent. To maintain and grow the tourism base, Ocean City’s strategic plan seeks to identify visitor regions to assist with strategic ad placement in said markets. The report was prepared by MGH, who has worked with Ocean City since 2002, and included data collected from tourists between Memorial Day and Labor Day. “They were not very successful in getting hotels to share information,” he told the commission. “That’s not unusual because it’s considered proprietary information.” In a follow up interview after the meeting, Malis said the town is trying to ascertain if average lengths of stay have reduced or remained static. If tourists can be lured from wider areas can length of stay averages increase? “If we advertise in Pittsburgh do we get people staying longer?” he wondered. The report listed Pittsburgh at 10 percent of respondents, which ranked below Philly, 17 percent, and D.C., 16 percent. For example, Malis said Ocean City has advertised during baseball games on the Mid Atlantic Sports Network, better known as MASN to Orioles and Nationals fans, and in
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Resort program to promote drug-free fun City council backs Play It Safe for 27th year; events from May 30 to mid-June By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) Now in its 27th year, Ocean City’s Play It Safe program will again address the huge influx of high school graduates this June by encouraging celebrations without the use of drugs or alcohol. The City Council approved the slew of events at its meeting on Tuesday. Play It Safe is coordinated by the Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee, which enjoys strong support from local businesses, committee Chairwoman Donna Greenwood said. “We’ve been very blessed over the years because many of the businesses let us hold the events at their business without any charge to us,” she said. Event organizers estimate attendance at 7,000 new graduates with roughly $1.7 million in anticipated food and beverage sales, along with more than $460,000 spent on amusement rides. This should earn the town about $18,000 in tax revenue. Senior Week attendees can look forward to numerous free events,
starting with indoor/outdoor mini golf at Old Pro Golf on 68th Street starting at 9 p.m. on May 30. A similar event occurs on May 31 at 1 p.m. when Jurassic Golf at 146th Street offers Play It Safe participants’ free rounds. Beach volleyball and Karaoke will be held at the Third Street beach on May 31, June 7 and 14. The volleyball match is limited to high school graduates. Activities will begin at 4:30 p.m. with volleyball set to start at 6 p.m. This year will be the first for three-on-three basketball, which will be held at the Northside Park gym on 125th Street starting at 7 p.m. on June 1 and 8. Also on the agenda is dodge ball at the gym on June 2 and 9 starting at 7 p.m. Other activities include tennis at the 61st Street courts on June 3 and 10 from 1-3 p.m. There will be additional Karaoke competitions held on June 5 and 12 at Dorchester Street and the Boardwalk from 6-8 p.m. Despite the array of activities, Greenwood said the program is always looking to expand its offerings. “We’d like to find some events at night for kids,” she said. Another fresh idea this year is a new smart phone app where the latest Play It Safe news and events can be found. Greenwood also said the
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website, playitsafeoceancity.org, is updated daily during June to share results and winners from the various events. Other safe activities offered include: free rides on the Tidal Wave Roller Coaster at Trimper’s, Pizza Tugos will hold a pizza-eating contest, the Art League of Ocean City will give tie dye T-shirt making lessons, Ocean Lanes is holding moonlight bowling, Lasertron will offer laser tag, Splash Mountain Water Park at Jolly Rogers will be available, and 48th Street Water Sports will sponsor paddleboarding and kayak relays. Last year the Play It Safe program drew about 6,300 participants, which was a significant reduction compared to 2014 when more than 8,300 attended. Precipitation caused at least four events to be cancelled last year, which Greenwood attributes for the variation. Students from 195 Mary-
land high schools took part in the 2015 festivities. And since the programs inception more than 170,000 teenagers have participated. While all Play It Safe events are free of charge, last year the town began selling $5 wristbands for unlimited bus rides. “This year they’re going to be selling them at the convention center,” she said. “The police station sold the most last year.” Anyone interested in raising funds for the Play It Safe program is invited to attend the 9th annual March Madness Mini Golf Tourney on March 7 at Old Pro Golf on 136th Street. “The rec department and police have always been very supportive,” Greenwood said. Stressing that safety is the ultimate goal, Greenwood said the Ocean City Beach Patrol has been asked to make a presentation to Play It Safe attendees. For more information, visit playitsafeoceancity.org.
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Resort gambles on new lacrosse tournament Returns presented as break even at best, organizers say event needs time to grow By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) Introducing a lacrosse tournament on the beach between Talbot and Dorchester streets this summer could go either way for the resort – literally. Although the rate of return to the city from the Ocean City Sand Lacrosse Tournament was calculated at no better than break even, the City Council voted 4-0 Tuesday to host the event on June 25 and 26. Councilmembers Doug Cymek, Mary Knight and Tony Deluca were absent. Games will take place in five areas on the beach from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Organizer Gerald Elmer estimated that 800 people will attend the event, that and roughly one-fourth of those people will actually be slinging lacrosse balls. “I think it’ll be a huge draw for Ocean City,” Elmer said. “Eight hundred sounds like a lot, but each team has about seven or eight players. Each player has two parents. We might not get to that number in the first year, but over time it’ll catch on.” The lacrosse competition was inspired by Elmer’s work with Sand
Duels, an annual summer soccer tournament held on the resort’s beaches. Last year, roughly 500 teams participated in Sand Duels. “Sand soccer has been around for years, and I’m sure there’ll be growing pains for this first year. But it’ll grow. There’s other successful lacrosse tournaments in Virginia Beach and Wildwood,” he said. According to the event at a glance form presented to Council, projected spending for the tournament’s two days is $57,059 at resort shops. However, the trade off for these earnings could come at a higher risk. According to city Risk Manager Eric Langstrom, lacrosse balls could miss the nets and go outside the designated field. “Lacrosse balls are harder than others, and there’s always the chance that they could be thrown outside the field and strike pedestrians that have no knowledge that they’re headed towards them,” Langstrom said. “That was my only concern.” Elmer, like other organizers, must have the tournament insured for general liabilities. The policy should cover personal injuries and name the mayor and City Council additional insured parties, according to information provided to the council. To reduce the risk of people being struck by hard lacrosse balls, Elmer
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The Ocean City Beach Patrol also made recommendations such as establishing buffer zone to reduce the risk that a lacrosse ball would hit a person. The lacrosse fields must be a minimum of 30 feet off the easternmost edge of concrete pad east of the Boardwalk and other walkways to allow city vehicles to ride on the beach, according to the Beach Patrol. “The plan is to put younger kids closer to the Boardwalk since kids can barely throw it. Older participants would play on the field farthest away,” Elmer said. While the Sand Lacrosse Tournament is not targeted to a specific age group, Elmer expects mostly children and teenagers to turn out for the event. “Typical lacrosse tournaments have college scouts and kids have pressure on them to perform so they can get a scholarship,” he said. “We want people to not take this one so seriously and just to have fun.”
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Committee checks programs, gear, personnel Spot the Cop, new buses, hiring updates all included at transportation meeting
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) Updates on several mass transit-related projects were reviewed at the Ocean City Transportation Committee meeting last Tuesday. The first item covered was the 2016 Ocean City Police Department’s Bus Cop program. Capt. Kevin Kirstein gave some background information on the effort “Last year, we had a serious assault on a bus driver,” he said. “On the heels of that, we instituted a plainclothes police detail and created the Spot the Cop program.”
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Wayne Pryor, Ocean City’s transportation acting deputy director, said the presence of police on transit buses is needed to maintain a safe environment because bus crowds can become unruly. “It’s very effective because you never know who you’re sitting next to,” Kirstein said. He added that police statistics confirm the program’s effectiveness. In 2013, police responded to 96 reported incidents on Ocean City buses. That figured dropped to 63 the following year and reduced to 37 in 2015. “We’re looking at 30 fewer calls each year,” he said. In 2014, police responded to three assaults against bus drivers, which Kirstein said was reduced to a pair of incidents in 2015. He said neither instance was of an extreme nature. In one case, a driver had his hand slapped and in the other a passenger pushed the driver back into his seat. “We’re going in the right direction,” he said. Pryor said that the police presence is especially vital since numerous transit drivers in Ocean City are older, and in many cases, retirees. The police department plans on deploying ten uniformed officers on ten various buses between Thursday and Saturday nights from June 1 through July 4. Also additional plainclothes and uniformed officers will ride buses at random during the rest of the week. The programs budget has been increased for 2016 by $5,000 for a total of $35,000. In other mass transit related maters, Pryor confirmed the MTA will one again loan the town ten buses to accommodate the crush of summer tourists. He noted the town has a strong working relationship with the MTA. “We should have them by May
and will be on the road for Memorial Day,” he said. “It will help get our older Thompson buses off the street,” he said. To further illustrate the town’s rewarding relationship with the MTA, Ron Eckman, Ocean City fleet manager, shared details of a site visit he paid to road test a commuter bus the MTA will donate to Ocean City. “We walked by one and said there’s no way that’s it, and it was,” he said. The town will receive a 2003 Motor Coach Industries bus that Eckman said will replace an old weathered Thomas bus. The 45-foot dual rear axle bus seats 55 passengers and has just over 400,000 miles reading on the odometer. The original purchase price by the MTA was approximately $570,000. “The MTA buys several of these to supplement out to fleets,” he said. “They’ve done a good job of keeping this bus up.” Although the mileage is significant, Eckman noted that with a Detroit Diesel Engine under the hood, and with the MTA performing inspections every six months, along with servicing every 5,000 miles, the donated coach style bus should have a reasonable amount of road time remaining. “[MTA] has two with over 800,000 miles,” he said. “I think the engine won’t be a problem.” Advertising on a pair of articulating buses owned by Ocean City was also discussed at the meeting. Thus far Pryor said the town has had a tough time finding a business interested in investing in full wrap bus artwork, which would entail an approximate design cost of $10,000. Scream City, a new haunted house opening this year in Ocean City had considered investing in the bus ad-
vertisements, but backed out after the town council expressed reservations with the proposed artwork. “We’re making every effort to push for a full wrap,” he said. “It’s a huge statement.” Besides the one time design cost advertisers would be charged a monthly media rate of nearly $4,000. Hal Adkins, Ocean City public works director, noted the monthly fee would only apply from April through September. Susan Maex, senior account executive with Direct Media USA, is working on marketing the ad space and Pryor said she is targeting national advertisers. The item will be added to the Transportation Committee’s agenda for its March 8 meeting. Also covered at the meeting was an update on bus driver recruitment efforts for the upcoming summer season. Pryor said the town has 123 of the required 155 positions filled. He credited Ocean City’s web presence as being instrumental in the process. “We can’t underestimate the value of the city’s website,” he said. “It sends blasts to over 8,000 people.” He also told the tourism commission filling the sixty openings for tram drivers, conductors and ticket takers is moving along rapidly, with 51 spots filled as of Feb. 3. “Apparently it’s a dream job for a lot of people,” he said. “They’re really strong team members.” Although the town has a large percentage of returning drivers, Pryor said turnover is inevitable. “It’s a very stressful job from time to time and some just don’t come back,” he said. The first in service training for mass transit drivers is scheduled for Feb. 23 with subsequent five-day training sessions scheduled between March and May.
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Resort FD looks to expand live-in program Interested applicants can sign up online to work for one season or three years
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) After last year’s limited run, the Ocean City Fire Department is rekindling its live-in program, which department officials say has drawn the interest of people all over the East Coast. “So far we’ve had about 40 requests for additional information,” Fire Chief Chris Laramore said. “Right now, we can have space in the fire station for 8 to 10 people.” The live-in program provides living space for roughly 10 participants in exchange for working at least four shifts a week. Last year, it ran out Station #4 off 130th Street and the 15th Street headquarters. When expanding the program, the OCFD looked to expand its recruitment reach on a new medium: social media.
“We made a video with the help of ested in becoming involved with firefighters, fire marshals and city em- emergency services – and save some ployees for no cost. The initial reac- cash while living near the beach. tion on social media was incredible. Drawbacks to a cheap living space are We received requests for applications the lack of privacy and the firehouse’s every 12 minutes,” Laramore said. tight restrictions on behavior such as There is no deadline for applica- the consumption of alcohol, according tion, as the program to officials. is a continuous While the proproject. Participants ‘Right now, we can have space gram is geared for can become a part younger adults, in the fire station for of the fire departLaramore said an 8 to 10 people.’ ment for a season or older firefighter’s Fire Chief Chris Laramore experience could be to three years, making it ideal for peovaluable for the deple in a transitional phase. partment. The only requirement is that appli“We may have middle-age people cants must become a member of the who started firefighting in their 20s,” Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company he said. “They’d bring knowledge to and meet its physical requirements. the job. Younger people would would “So far we’ve seen a lot of younger want to run out to calls since it’s and energetic people apply,” Laramore something they haven’t done before.” said. “That’s the ideal candidate, someLaramore estimates that the reone who has the physical abilities.” Since live-in firefighters would not have to pay rent and utility bills, it’s a perfect fit for college students inter-
EDU transfers subject of March 15 public hearing County staff warns against creating new water, sewer boom in West Ocean City By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) Calling the decisions that paved the way for the equivalent dwelling unit boom in the early part of the century in West Ocean City “a different time with a different need,” Environmental Services Director Bob Mitchell asked the county commissioners Tuesday to accept the decision of the county’s Water and Sewer Committee to deny opening a market for Mystic Harbour EDUs. When the upgrades to Mystic Harbour were completed in late 2014, another 331 EDUs were added. Attorneys Mark and Hugh Cropper, each representing different clients, had made a request to the Water and Sewer Committee to allow the private sale and transfer of EDUs similar to what has been allowed in the West Ocean City district since 1997. The committee returned an unfavorable report, and the commissioners were set to vote on whether to accept the committee’s recommendation when Commissioner Bud Church, who represents the area in question, asked to hear from both Croppers, who were in attendance. Church said the commissioners’ action came as a surprise to him, and he needed time to discuss the matter. Commissioner President Jim Bunting said the commissioners were conducting a meeting, not a public hearing. County Attorney Maureen
Howarth said in addition to the two parties present, there may be more people who wish to speak on the topic, so declaring an immediate public hearing would be problematic. Bunting opposed the idea, but after a motion to accept the committee’s recommendation failed, Church moved to schedule a public hearing on the matter. Bunting abstained from the 6-0 vote in favor of a March 15 hearing. Mitchell argued that the county’s plan to pay for the upgrades to Mystic Harbor, as well as the infrastructure required to create a disposal site for treated effluent on the Eagle’s Landing golf course, depends on bringing new customers into the service area. Buying and selling those EDUs on the private market would have a negative impact on that model and plan, Mitchell said. Hugh Cropper, in a letter dated Jan. 27, requested the transfer of EDUs from Kelly Farm Associates to the “Wheels of Yesteryear” site on Route 50 in West Ocean City, using the 1997 decision as a basis for his argument. Mark Cropper, in a letter dated Feb. 2, said his clients have received a number of offers for EDUs in their possession. Cropper also said there are “too few EDUs remaining” in the West Ocean City service area to go around and, if his clients are unable to sell the EDUs, “a significant portion of EDU capacity from the Mystic Harbour Wastewater Treatment Plant will forever go unused.” He also said in the letter his clients are interested in selling 84 wastewater and 78 water EDUs.
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Wastewater Dept. plans to scan documents Bidding process estimates are 30 days to two months for electronic filing system
By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) By this summer, towering filing cabinets and stacks of cloth-bound books in the Wastewater Department could be replaced with the click of a mouse. But before the city can start scanning more than 120,000 wastewater documents, the City Council has to determine an accurate price point. “We think the cost will range between $50,000 to $100,000, but we want to put a bidding document out on the street determine . . . what the cost will be,” Public Works Director Hal Adkins said. The council voted 6 – 0, to begin a competitive bidding process for the large scanning document process,
with Councilman Tony Deluca absent. The Wastewater Department is drowning in paperwork dating back to the 1960s and including everything from plumbing permits to inspection notes. Maps, fixture count data, and diagrams are also kept on file. According to Adkins, the department has roughly 100,000 documents in the size of computer papers and another 20,000 documents sized at 24 inches by 36 inches. On top of that, wastewater is also holding on to paperwork for an estimated $50 million-worth of infrastructure projects. Once the city settles on a price, the next step would be bringing in a vendor to physically scan the documents and transfer them to a database, according to Procurement Manager Catrice Parsons. “The documents will be uploaded onto Laserfiche [a record keeping
software],” Parsons said. “We would also get a CD or thumb drive with the data on it.” Once a vendor scanned the bulk of paperwork, Ocean City will assume the scanning process on future documents. “It will actually increase the productivity of the plumbing permit division for speed in retrieval, document storage, preservation of historical documents,” Adkins said. “It will also allow electronic cross-referencing between plumbing records for specific sites.” The hypothetical database could also cross-reference between site plans, building elevations and zoning approvals. In 2008, Ocean City approved a document-scanning effort to tackle the Department of Planning and Community Development’s large accumulation of paperwork. “My understanding is that it was
quite a bit. I believe it took up an entire room,” Parsons said. The scanning project for Planning and Zoning documents was awarded to Municipal Code Corporation for $223,081. The Wastewater Department was not included in this project. Ocean City was looking for a scanning vendor last year, but did not budget it in the FY16 budget. “I’m not asking for money allocated at this time. I want to see what the numbers would be if it was funded in the future budget,” he said. Adkins said if the resort moves forward now, the cost for scanning paperwork could be taken out of the current operating budget. Parsons will be speaking with vendors about the volume of work and to gain a rough estimate of what the final price would be for this project. City staff estimates that the bidding process will take 30 days to two months.
Casino employees at Ocean Downs unhappy with wages By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) For the last couple months, employees at Ocean Downs Casino on Racetrack Road have been handing out leaflets in an effort to gain public support for their wage negotiations with the casino. Currently, about 100 union workers are involved in talks with casino management to improve compensation. Their jobs include bankers, cooks, food and beverage workers, gaming employees, cocktail servers,
housekeeping staff, bartenders, cashiers and slot attendants. Their union contract expired in October and committees have met several times, although no agreement has been finalized. “Wage proposals have been virtually the same with a three percent raise on anniversary dates and there has been no increase in base rates since 2013 except for jobs close to the minimal wage law,” said lead organizer of UNITE HERE local 7, Mishy Leiblum. “The gap between low and high skill jobs is shrinking.” Employees will continue to meet with Ocean Downs management and seek the support of community members.
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Board members approved a proposed budget of more than $102 million for FY2017 at their Feb. 16 meeting. “Ninety percent is going to people and bus contractors,” said Worcester County Schools Chief Financial Officer Vincent Tolbert. County appropriations make up more than 80 percent of the budget and Worcester schools will receive $35,453 less in state aid this year because of 28 fewer students enrolled in the free and reduced-price meal program. The budget, which must be approved by the Worcester County Commissioners, includes more than $1.4 million for step salary increases on employee pay scales and an adjustment in starting salaries for teachers. In addition, the budget shows an estimated 10 percent, or $1.3 million, increase in insurance costs, but numbers will not be finalized until May and $158,833 is being requested for teacher pensions. Other areas of note include the expenditure of $200,000 to cover software costs of programs lost to the expiration of grants this year. The board also approved new contractor buses at the last couple of meetings, which will cost the school system $56,064 and $40,132 for a one percent increase in hourly and mileage rates. School board members will meet with the county on March 22 and the FY17 budget is scheduled to be adopted by
Showell Elem. School Superintendent Jerry Wilson announced architects and staff would meet in the spring to talk about the needs for a replacement Showell Elementary School. The plan is to share the design during a public meeting on June 1. “We have an aggressive time schedule,” Wilson said.
School Calendar Board members approved a 20162017 school calendar. The first day of school is set for Sept. 6, with winter break taking place from Dec. 22 to Jan. 2 and spring break following on April 14-17. The last day of school is scheduled for Sept. 6, depending on the three inclement weather days built in. This calendar received 52 percent of the overall vote. On Oct. 27, a committee of 27 students, parents, teachers and administrators developed three calendar proposals. A survey was conducted online from Dec. 1 to Jan. 29 to find out which calendar was preferred. There were 1,404 responses and 88 percent were from employees or parents. This year had a greater representation of responses among schools than in previous years and was the first time it was conducted online, said Carrie
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Fine arts and technology Worcester County Schools Coordinator of Instruction for Music and Art Tamara Mills presented how art students and their parents can use technology to access their projects at the board meeting on Tuesday. On most occasions, parents see the finished product and are missing out on the process. Visual art teachers have introduced a system where teachers can use QR code technology, a machine-readable code, to give parents more information about academic performance in art class or specific projects. The technology is set to be showcased at the Fine Arts Festival in April. Selected pieces of artwork will have a QR code attached. Parents can download the QR reader on their phones. After choosing a piece of artwork, a private YouTube channel will pop up and explain the artwork process, why it was created and peer thoughts. “You can click through to find out the process, goals and objectives,” Mills said. “We are excited for the Fine Arts Festival at Pocomoke High School in April.”
The following actions occurred at the Tuesday meeting of the Worcester County Commissioners:
County road repaving The commissioners approved bids for three types of road maintenance, repaving, chip seal and slurry seal, at a combined cost of more than $860,000. The repaving bid came in significantly under budget, according to Public Works Director John Tustin, so additional county roads were added to the repaving schedule. Tustin said this is the first time the county has used slurry seal on its roads. Slurry seal is intended to keep roads serviceable for 7-10 years until repaving becomes necessary.
E-cycle report, schedule At a cost of about $24,000, the county collected more than 20 tons of electronics and household hazardous waste from the last e-cycle event held at Showell Elementary School on Oct. 10. Because of the success of the event, the commissioners approved another ecycle day, this time held at the West Ocean City Park and Ride on April 23. Hours of operation have not yet been announced.
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BOOST Block is an enrichment time when the academic, social and emotional needs of all students are met on an individual level at Snow Hill Middle School from 2:30-3 p.m. every day. The system has evolved over the last three years and it is designed to meet the needs from the lowest to highest achievement students. All sixth to eighth graders meet with 20 available teachers to discuss reading, math, art, music, problems at home, time management and anything else causing the student stress. On Fridays, students are given the opportunity to meet in clubs such as the National Junior Honor Society, student government and glee club. BOOST Block is a creative way to meet the needs of Snow Hill Middle students and results have indicated the system is working.
John Tustin presented this year’s account of surplus property to be sold at auction. It consists mainly of broken or unnecessary equipment, automobiles and other miscellaneous items. After holding back on three vehicles that were old but undamaged, the commissioners voted to proceed with the auction.
New name, logo Worcester County Volunteer Services will now be known as Worcester County Volunteer Connection after the commissioners consented to the change this past Tuesday. Kelly Brinkley, manager, said the new name would “clearly identify the purpose” of the department. She also unveiled a new logo, which was also approved. Continued on Page 19
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Charity bike ride aspires for $800,000 goal
By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) The 14th annual Ride for the Feast, a two-day 140-mile charity bike ride from Ocean City to Baltimore, was approved by the City Council at its meeting on Tuesday. The ride, which raises funds for the Maryland-based nonprofit Moveable Feast, drew approximately 300 riders last year and raised $727,000 for victims of AIDS, breast cancer and other lifethreatening diseases. Moveable Feast was founded in 1989 to provide nutritious meals to homebound AIDS victims. The nonprofit was awarded a grant in 1998 by then Maryland Gov. Parris Glendenning to deliver meals to Eastern Shore residents afflicted with AIDS. In 2003, Moveable Feast expanded its services to breast cancer survivors and in subsequent years has served patients with a broad range of life-threatening illnesses. Moveable Feast entered a partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of Easton in 2014 to open a satellite distribution center at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Hurlock. At present the quarter century old nonprofit provides free services to more than 5,400 clients in the region. “From where we started, it is pretty amazing to see how far we’ve come in 25 years,” said Samantha Flottemesch, the organization’s events and social media manager. Besides raising capital for charitable
causes, the bike ride is estimated to generate more than $27,000 in lodging revenues, more than $16,000 will be spent on food and beverages, plus just over $8,000 on amusement rides. Riders are scheduled to take off at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, head down the Boardwalk from 24th Street and eventually out to the Route 50 Bridge. Before getting on the road, riders will be provided breakfast at the American Legion Synepuxent Post 166 on Philadelphia Avenue. Police support will be provided from
the launch location at 24th Street and the Boardwalk until riders make a left on Route 611. The majority of the journey will take participants through the back roads of the Eastern Shore and riders will be taken by bus over the bay bridge. While registration is still open, Flottemesch said the group also needs volunteers to help orchestrate the two-wheel journey from the beach to Baltimore. Those who take part in the ride are required to raise a minimum of $1,500, which will provide clients three
meals a day for an entire year. The overall fundraising goal is $800,000, Flottemesch said. Anyone over the age of 12 can participate in the bike ride, but an adult must accompany those under the age of 18. Ride For the Feast is also seeking local sponsors to support the cause. For more information about sponsorship, volunteering or participating call 410327-3420 or visit the group’s websites (www.rideforthefeast.org or www.mfeast.org) for further details.
borhood since the 2009 comprehensive rezoning, and allowing the campground to expand in this area as a special exception is necessary and warranted. Attorney Mark Cropper also received a favorable recommendation to allow commercial marine yards, including fueling, boat launching and recovery, interior and exterior dry storage of seaworthy vessels, maintenance and construction uses within the CA Commercial Airport district.
through the Pocomoke forest. This is the third time this event has been held.
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Public hearings set A number of public hearings will be held during the March 15 meeting of the commissioners, including a proposed zoning change to allow a campground to expand and a provision to allow commercial marine yards in the commercial airport district. Already given a favorable recommendation by the county planning board, a proposed rezoning of 24 acres on the southerly side of St. Martin’s Neck Road and the westerly side of Salt Grass Pointe Road from E-1 Estate to A-2 Agricultural would allow expansion of the Bali Hi campground in the region. Attorney Hugh Cropper said there has been a substantial change in the neigh-
Gypsy moth suppression About 55 acres of Worcester County have qualified for protection from gypsy moths this year. Depending on the status of a federal grant, the cost to the county will either be $825 or $1,375. The county included $1,500 in the budget to participate in this program.
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Sponsored by the Lower Eastern Shore Moose lodge, the “Our House/Our Kids” half-century bike ride was approved for March 19. The 50-mile trek will take riders
The commissioners selected the Delmar firm Walker Laberge to replace the doors at the Worcester County Health Department in Snow Hill at a cost of almost $15,000.
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OBITUARIES MARY ANN ARMSTRONG Ocean City Mary Ann Armstrong (nee Manarczyk), died peacefully at her home in Ocean City on Feb. 5, 2016, She was born Dec. 4, 1937 in Mount Pleasant, Pa. Mary Ann is survived by her husband, Dr. Ronald William Armstrong; daughters, Lisa Armstrong and husband, Fred Mary Armstrong Kaulbach, and Lori Armstrong and five grandchildren, Maximiliaan, Jasia, Griffin and Kate Kaulbach, and Colt Hanlin. Mary Ann was an adventurous, independent soul, extremely generous and loving to her family and friends who will miss her dearly. She lived an exciting and full life traveling the world with her family despite fighting a heroic 23-year battle with multiple myeloma cancer. She worked as an administrative assistant after she raised her two daughters, managing executives in the public and private sectors, most recently at the University of Maryland System Foundation in College Park, Md. She served as co-president of the University of Maryland Faculty Wives Club from 1970-1972. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony Manarczyk and Joann Jezewski Manarczyk and her brother, Joseph Manarczyk. Celebrations of Mary Ann’s life will be held at a later time privately. In lieu of flowers, contribution can be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (www.themmrf.org). IRENE AUDREY MCELREAVEY Ocean Pines Irene Audrey McElreavey, age 87, passed away on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 at her home. Born in Bryn Mawr, Pa., she was the daughter of the late William J. and Irene Lester McElreavey. She is survived by numerous cousins and a host of friends. Miss McElreavey had worked as a cost accountant for Towers and Watson for many years. She was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City. Her family and friends were the loves of her life. A memorial service was held on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church in Ocean City. Rev. Jeff Howard officiated.
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Ocean City Today Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. JEAN WESTFALL ANDERSON Snow Hill Jean Westfall Anderson, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Chester and Madge Hottenstein Westfall. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, William H. Anderson, and her daughter, devoted Laurel M. Anderson. Surviving are her sons, Lee S. Anderson and his wife, Verena, of Snow Hill, Chester W. Anderson and his wife, Paula, of Dickerson, Md. and Rex C. Anderson and his wife, Robin, of McLean, Va. There are six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She leaves numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Also preceding her in death were her two brothers, Robert R. Westfall and Chester C. Westfall, Jr. Following high school graduation, Jean attended the University of Maryland. After her marriage, she and Bill raised their children in University Park, Md. When Bill retired from the USDA in 1967, they moved to Snow Hill. They enjoyed a long retirement in the family home on the shore of the Nassawango Creek. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at 11 a.m. at All Hallows Episcopal Church in Snow Hill. Rev. Nanese Hawthorne will officiate. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. A donation in her memory may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21803. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. BILLIE “JEAN” HASTINGS Berlin Billie “Jean” Hastings, age 77, of Berlin, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at Berlin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Smithfield, N.C. and was the daughter of the late John M. and Sallie M. (Braswell) Earp. Jean was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Berlin. She always had a smile for everyone she met. She loved her family and was totally devoted to them. She had been an aide on school bus 22 with Worcester County for many years. She is survived by a daughter, Faith L. Hastings Daye (Mike), of Pittsville; two grandchildren, Amanda Taylor (Heather) and Matthew Taylor, and one greatgranddaughter, Peyton Platt. She is also survived by a brother, Charles Earp of Oil City, Pa. and several nieces and nephews whom she adored. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward Lee Hastings, in 2008 and a beloved sister, Golda Mae Wootten in 2001. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 at River-
side Cemetery in Libertytown, with Pastor Phil Timmons officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: the Church of God of Prophecy, 10407 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, Md. 21811. Condolences may be sent by visiting bishophastingsfh.com. JEFFREY MINER KILCHENSTEIN Berlin On Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, Jeffrey Miner Kilchenstein, of Berlin, born Nov. 2, 1963, passed away, surrounded by his loving family at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin after a short illness related to a congenital condition. After graduating in 1982 from Parkside J. Kilchenstein High School, Jeffrey spent many years in construction, learning the skill and art of steel frame construction, a job that gave him great satisfaction. Most recently, he was able to apply his considerable skills and work ethic to the varied tasks at the Frontier Town Campground, where he enjoyed the daily interactions with the administration, campers and young staff from all over the world for the past several years. Jeffrey was a loyal Philadelphia Eagles fan, he loved to fish and he enjoyed sharing his misadventures, deeply appreciated by all present at family gatherings. He was kind and gentle, a pied piper to dogs and creatures in need. His witty sense of humor, even in rough times, kept his family laughing. Jeffrey leaves behind many who will miss him deeply: his mother, Monica (Betty) Kilchenstein; his siblings and their spouses, Paul and Lynn Kilchenstein, Janet and Mark Chandler, Robert and Michele Kilchenstein and Linda and Matt Dittrich. He also leaves nine nieces and nephews who were very fond of his company: Eric Kilchenstein, Michelle Chandler Crawford, April Foster, Ashley Chandler, Erica Kilchenstein Iman, Nathan Kilchenstein, Nolan Kilchenstein and Carly and Quinn Dittrich. Great nieces and nephews, along with co-workers and friends, will also miss him. Jeffrey leaves a son, Kyle Kilchenstein, now in graduate school in Arizona, with whom he wished he could have spent more time. A Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Ocean City on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016. At a later date, his family will spread his ashes at one of his favorite fishing holes off the coast of Maine. The family wishes to express its hope that all who read this will remember to demonstrate their love to those around them. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to a local animal shelter or SPCA. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingfh.com.
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Distributing cocaine Detectives with Homeland Security Investigations arrested Max Lopez, 43, of Guatemala on Feb. 12 for being a twotime deportee and returning to the United States after being convicted as an aggravated felon. Homeland Security received information about Lopez living in Ocean City and detectives from the Ocean City Special Enforcement and Narcotics Unit assisted with conducting surveillance. A search of Lopez allegedly revealed a plastic bag with a brick of cocaine inside his coat pocket. Lopez was charged with possession of cocaine and possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
Weed and a gun Jeremy Williamson, 35, of North Carolina, was arrested on Feb. 15 for driving with a loaded handgun in his vehicle and possession of marijuana. According to the report, a Worcester County Sheriff’s Office deputy smelled burnt marijuana after stopping a speeding vehicle on Route 113. A search of the vehicle allegedly uncovered less than 10 grams of marijuana and a loaded Ruger .357 handgun.
Destroying a flag pole Ryan Artuso, 32, of Ocean City was arrested on Jan. 30 for malicious destruction of property, disorderly conduct and second-degree assault. The Ocean City police officer who answered the call said Artuso appeared intoxicated and that he admitted pulling down a flagpole on the property. Witnesses told police Artuso entered a private party, started yelling profanities when the bartender refused to serve him and was kicked out. Shortly after, a loud crash led partygoers outside where the facility’s flagpole and flag were allegedly broken on the ground.
Domestic assault Ocean City police officers arrested Zachrey Blackstock, 37, of Blackshear, Georgia for punching his girlfriend in the face on Jan. 30. Upon arrival, police met the victim and noted she her eye was black and swollen shut, the report said. Blackstock was arrested and charged with second-degree assault after allegedly denying he was involved.
Warrants A Worcester County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrested Shaquil Turnage, 23, of Seaford, Delaware on Feb. 8 for having two active warrants in Delaware. According to the report, Turnage was pulled over for speeding on Worcester Highway in Bishopville and initially gave the deputy a fake name. A search of his vehicle allegedly disclosed several controlled dangerous substances. Turnage was arrested and charged Continued on Page 21
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Nominations for Schaefer award due by March 31
(Feb. 19, 2016) Returning for a fifth year, Comptroller Peter Franchot’s office is accepting nominations for the William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award. Established in 2012 to honor the unparalleled legacy of public service left by former Mayor, Governor and Comptroller Schaefer, the award is presented in each of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City to individuals and organizations with an unwavering commitment to helping people. “Throughout our great state, there are many organizations and citizens, who like William Donald Schaefer, spend their lives helping others in their communities,” Comptroller Franchot said. “I am very proud to honor those who go the extra mile to lend a hand, spend the time and offer hope and support to those who need it most. By doing so, these groups and individuals make our state a better place.” Award recipients will be selected on their demonstration of: • Improving the community; • Promptly responding to a citizen problem through effective government intervention; • Directly aiding most vulnerable populations; or, • Establishing a public/private partnership to improve the lives of fellow Marylanders. Comptroller Franchot will personally present the award to each winner starting in April. The 2016 nomination form must be submitted by March 31.
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(Feb. 19, 2016) Chip Bertino, Worcester County Commissioner for the Ocean Pines district, will hold a Town Meeting on Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Ocean Pines library. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. Commissioner Bertino will provide information on issues and developments occurring within the district and the county. Worcester County State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby will be the guest speaker. County Attorney Maureen Howarth will also be introduced. Commissioner Bertino will be joined by Commissioner President Jim Bunting during the question and answer part of the program. For more information, email cbertino@co.worcester.md.us.
POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 20 with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, fraud, giving a false statement to a police office, possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana, driving a vehicle without a license, failure to display a license upon demand and exceeding the speed limit. Currently, Turnage is being held at the Worcester County Detention Center on no bond.
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Twelve Stephen Decatur swimmers –five boys and seven girls– have qualified for the 3A/2A/1A state championship meet, scheduled for Saturday at Eppley Recreation Center on the University of Maryland-College Park campus.
Decatur swimmers off to states Five boys and seven girls to compete in 3A/2A/1A Md. championship meet, Sat.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 19, 2016) The Stephen Decatur swim teams both placed third during the 3A/2A/1A East Regional meet last Saturday at the Arundel Swim Center. The Lady Seahawks scored 281 points, just two points behind secondplace Queen Anne’s. Easton won the girls’ competition with 398 points. “A lot of kids had their best meet. They swam really well,” said Decatur Coach Mary Malone. “They had a positive attitude throughout the meet and they were in great spirits afterward. I was proud of them. Third place was on par with what we figured we would be.” The top three finishers in each regional event qualified for the 3A/2A/1A state championship, scheduled for Saturday at Eppley Recreation Center on the University of MarylandCollege Park campus. Individual competitors or relay teams who, in their regional meet, had the next top-12 statewide times also qualified for the championship meet. Lady Seahawks who automatically advanced to states because of topthree performances in their individual
regional events were senior captains Hailey Williams (500-yard freestyle, second, 6:02.55) and Marley Rakow (100-yard backstroke, third, 1:09.83). Rakow, senior Zainab Mirza and freshmen Abby Crisanti and Kirsten Graham took second in the 200-yard freestyle relay race (1:51.37). Freshman Allison Hunter, sophomore Lilian Rakow, Mirza and Williams finished third in the 400yard freestyle relay race (4:17.76). Because of her regional times of 2:30.50 in the 200IM (fourth place) and 1:17.65 in the 100-yard breaststroke (fourth), Hunter will compete in those events at states. Crisanti will also participate in the 200IM at states because of her time of 2:38.61 (seventh). Williams’ time of 2:17.02 in the 200-yard freestyle (sixth), earned her a spot in the state event. Marley Rakow finished the 50-yard freestyle in 26.85 seconds (fourth) to secure a position in the state race. Graham came in fifth in the 50-yard freestyle (27.32 seconds) and 100-yard butterfly (1:08.65) but her times advanced her to the championship meet. Williams, Hunter, Graham and M. Rakow finished fourth in the 200-yard medley relay race and their time of 2:05.82 qualified them for states. “One of the cool things [about states] is you’re going up against other good swimmers so you swim your best,” Malone said. “I’m looking for-
ward to states.” Graham, who is new to the Decatur program but has three years experience swimming competitively, will be competing in four state events. “At regionals, overall I think we did really well. We had some good races and all of our hard work showed,” Graham said. “I’m pretty excited for states. Most importantly, we want to have fun. We want to get our best times and try to place within the top 10, possibly.” The Decatur boys’ team tallied 256 points for third place. Easton won the competition with 352 points and Queen Anne’s was second (307). “The boys did well. They finished where I thought they would,” said Decatur Coach Steve Deakyne. “I’m happy with third, and we had a few best times.” Because of their top-three performances during the regional meet, senior captain Andrew Gottfried, junior Dustin Berkey and sophomore Kevin Williams automatically advanced to states in their events. Gottfried won the 100-yard butterfly (55.38 seconds) to capture his first regional title. “I felt strong. I feel like I could have been a little bit faster, but that’s what this meet is for, for states,” Gottfried said. “I felt pretty confident. It’s my best event. It was definitely exciting [to See MORALE Page 24
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 19, 2016) After Tuesday’s 7324 victory over the Kent County Trojans in Worton, Md., the Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball team’s win streak improved to 13 as the Lady Seahawks now head into the postseason. “[Unselfishness] has been a common theme with our team this year and [Tuesday] night was no different. As a team we had 21 assists,” said Decatur Coach Kate Coates. “I was so impressed with how well the girls moved the ball around on offense, finding the open girl to then get a good shot. Many of our shots were falling. It was a good night for us.” Decatur jumped ahead early, and after one quarter the Berlin squad led 31-9. At halftime, the Seahawks were on top 46-15. By the end of the third quarter, Decatur had increased its advantage to 63-20. “In the first half we knew that our defense was not up to the level that we have been playing at, so that was a point of emphasis in the second half, to step up our defense,” Coates said. “I was proud of all 10 players, as everyone was ready to go as soon as their name was called to go into the game. It was a great team win.” Senior captain Dayona Godwin led Decatur with 39 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and eight steals. Sophomore Amya Mumford had 14 points, six rebounds and three blocks. Junior captain Lexie VanKirk tallied 10 points and five assists. The Seahawks’ final game of the regular season was scheduled for yesterday, Thursday, against the Parkside Rams in Berlin. If Decatur (18-3) was victorious, the team will be the Bayside South champions and compete in the conference title game against Bayside North representative, the Kent Island Buccaneers, on Wednesday at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury. Last season, Decatur captured its first Bayside Conference championship title since 1977. The Seahawks topped the Queen Anne’s Lions 51-36. Decatur will participate in the 3A East bracket of the regional tournament this season. Bracket seeding are slated to take place Tuesday. Tournament competition is scheduled to begin Friday, Feb. 26. “As we move into playoffs, I am excited about our team. I think we are right where we want to be at this point in the season and I know that the girls will be ready to step up and play against any opponent that we see in the playoffs,” Coates said. “We have had great playoff runs the past two seasons and I know that the girls would love to continue on another run this year.”
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‘Morale is high’ as Decatur swimmers prepped for states Continued from Page 23 win], especially my senior year.� He was runner-up in the 200-yard freestyle (1:53.67). Berkey placed third in the 100-yard freestyle (53.47 seconds). Williams finished third in the 200IM (2:19.45). Gottfried, Berkey, Williams and freshman Chase Deickman raced to third in the 200-yard medley relay (1:49.28) and the 400-yard freestyle relay (3:41.92) races. Junior Tucker Cordial will take Williams’ spot in the 400-yard freestyle because Williams has another race close to the relay event. Berkey took fourth in the 100-yard backstroke and his time of 1:02.69 qualified him for states. Williams finished the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:07.19 (fourth) to earn a spot in the state race. “I think we have a good group going to states,� Deakyne said. “The morale is high. Hopefully we have a few more best times.� Gottfried said he is excited, but also nervous, for states. He is hoping to stand on the podium after his races. The top eight in each event win awards. “I want to get second [in the 100yard butterfly], that’s my goal. I have a shot [at winning], but there’s a kid who’s really fast. In the 200 free I also want to get on the podium, as well,� he said. “Hopefully some kids get a shot to get on the podium. I was on the podium last year in all my events and it’s an exciting thing to be on.�
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Stephen Decatur senior captain Andrew Gottfried, in front lane, freshman Kirsten Graham, center, and senior captain Marley Rakow prepare for Saturday's 3A/2A/1A state championship meet at Eppley Recreation Center on the University of Maryland-College Park campus earlier this week at the Sports Core Pool in Ocean Pines.
Decatur wrestlers ready to battle in Bayside tourney
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 19, 2016) The Stephen Decatur wrestling team has been training for the last two weeks for the Bayside Conference championship meet, held today and Saturday, in Cambridge. Despite some injuries, Decatur Coach Todd Martinek said the Seahawks are wrestling well going into the tournament. During practices last week they
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The Stephen Decatur wrestling team will compete in the Bayside Conference championship meet, today and Saturday, in Cambridge. “For us to win, we’ve got to wrestle better than our seeds,� said Decatur Coach Todd Martinek.
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Indoor track state championship meet, Tues. Romano, Williams, Mitrecic, Haas and Jolley to represent Decatur at Md. competition By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 19, 2016) The 3A indoor track state championship meet was originally scheduled to take place on Tuesday at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex in Landover, but because of inclement weather, it was postponed to Tuesday, Feb. 23. Five Stephen Decatur athletes – three pole vaulters and two high jumpers – will compete in the state meet. “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,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said last week. “We have been focusing at practice and talking about not missing lower heights because that’s the tiebreaker,” he continued. “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 Feb. 2, 3A East Regional meet at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex. Junior Christina Romano took 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 also a personal record. Romano – a two-time Bayside Conference 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 kind of shooting for 5 [feet] 2 [inches] though,” she said. “That would be awesome if I can get that.” This will be Romano’s third year participating in the state championship. She finished tied for seventh last year in the high jump. Junior Bethany Williams will be joining her in the high jump. Williams tied for fourth place in the regional high jump event with five other competitors (4 feet 9 inches). This will be her second time competing in the state meet. Last year she tied for 11th place in the high jump. “Last year was really exciting because it was my first time ever going to states for track. This year I feel like I have more experience and I know
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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 Christina Romano as I do good for me.” Seniors Evan Haas and Ben Jolley 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 Bethany Williams second place. He has been vaulting 10 feet 6 inches all season and is shooting for 11 feet at
states. He has made the height a number of times during practice, but not during 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 Evan Haas at regionals, vaulting 9 feet 6 inches. 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 Ben Jolley feet and place, that’s a bonus. It’s going to be fun.” 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. This will be her third time going to the championship meet. Mitrecic wants to clear 8 feet 6 inches at states. “I kind of want to redeem myself from Jillian Mitrecic 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].” Senior Katie Hofman placed third overall at regionals (8 feet 6 inches). Unfortunately, she injured her hand last week and will not compete in the state meet.
Wrestlers eye Bayside Conf. title Continued from Page 24 worked on their weaknesses, Martinek said, and spent one-on-one time with coaches to fine-tune their technique. The boys picked up the intensity this week and worked on conditioning to get their weight down, he added. “[Bayside competition] is probably the closest it’s been in the last 15 years,” Martinek said. “A lot of people are equal. Although North Caroline is favored, us, or even Kent Island or Easton could win it. For us to win, we’ve got to wrestle better than our seeds.” Juniors Robert Kaminski (27-3) and Andy McKahan (27-1) have earned the top seeds in the 106- and 132-pound weight classes, respectively.
Kaminski won a Bayside title as a freshman and he hopes to bring home another this year. To do that, Kaminski said he needs to “not mess up, stay good on my feet and keep the pressure on [his opponents].” If Kaminski advances to the finals, he is expecting to meet North Caroline freshman Ryan Bauer (33-1). “If everyone does what they’re supposed to then we’re going to be pretty close to winning the tournament,” Kaminski said. McKahan is battling for his third Bayside title. “I’ve got to focus match by match and not look forward,” he said. He is expecting the toughest competition from North Caroline senior Michael Jantz (29-3) and Kent Island
senior Justin Thomas (32-1), but McKahan is confident he can come out on top. Wrestlers who place top four in their individual weight classes during the conference championship will advance to the regional tournament. “If we do what’s expected we’re not going to win. We’ve just got to go above and beyond and well come out winners,” McKahan said. “We have a lot of injuries on the team. We’ve just got to work through it. Everyone’s got to do their job and do the best they can.” 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.
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Decatur tops Kent Co. on Senior Night, 90-58
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Feb. 19, 2016) Seniors on the Stephen Decatur boy’s basketball team had a special night on Tuesday. The players were honored during Senior Night, before the game in Berlin, then the Seahawks went on to trounce the Kent County Trojans, 90-58. “It was great. We sent our seniors off with a bang,” said Decatur Coach BJ Johnson. “We started our four seniors and they went out and wanted to win their last home game. They did everything they needed to do to win.”
The Seahawks scored 19 points in the first quarter, while the visiting Trojans netted 14. At halftime, Decatur led 42-25. The home team outscored Kent County 22-17 in the third quarter to increase its advantage to 64-42. “The kids really performed well. We played a great all-around game,” Johnson said. “It was a great atmosphere to be a part of. It was an awesome night.” Junior captain Keve Aluma had 20 points, 17 rebounds and six blocks. “He had a monster night,” Johnson said of Aluma.
Seniors DeQuan Andrews and Keyon Eley both recorded 16 points and seven rebounds. Senior Torrey Brittingham chipped in with 10 points and 16 assists. “Our goal was to finish undefeated at home and we accomplished that,” Johnson said after the Seahawks’ final regular-season game on their home court. “The next goal is to win our final games and play for a Bayside championship.” Decatur was scheduled to play the Parkside Rams yesterday, Thursday, in Salisbury. On Monday, the Seahawks
will travel to Cambridge to take on the Vikings at 6:30 p.m. It is important for Decatur (18-2) to win both games for the opportunity to represent the Bayside South in the conference championship game on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury. As of midweek, Decatur and Pocomoke were tied atop the Bayside South standings. If they are still tied before the conference championship, a coin will be tossed to determine who will compete in the title game.
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JUNIOR GRAPPLERS Nine members of the Decatur Junior Seahawks wrestling program competed in the Maryland State Wrestling Association state championship tournament last weekend at the Howard County Fairgrounds and most of them took home awards for their performances. Eighth grader DJ Taylor and sixth grader Noah Reho finished runner-up in the 210- and 75-pound weight classes, respectively. Jagger Clapsadle, an eighth grader, was runner-up in the 95-pound division. Bryce Taranto, a seventh grader, and sixth grader Alex Koulikov placed fourth in the 80- and 115-pound divisions, respectively. Third grader Peter Snyder came in fifth in the 85-pound weight class. Seventh grader James Parana took sixth in the 130-pound division. About 80 wrestlers in first through eighth grade participate in the Junior Seahawks program. Pictured, from left, are Taylor, Bryce Taranto, Reho, fourth grader Parker Intrieri (state qualifier, 75 pounds), Snyder, fifth grader Blaine Taranto (state qualifier, 70 pounds) and Parana. Junior Seahawks is a feeder club for the Stephen Decatur High School wrestling program.
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(Feb. 19, 2016) Van Browne and Jonathon Wallace were honored with the 2015 Dennis Callahan “Good Sports” Awards during a ceremony on Feb. 1. Each year, the MidAtlantic Recreation and Parks’ Sports Alliance (MARPSA) recognizes youth players, coaches and adminisVan Browne trators throughout the Maryland and Virginia area at a special reception and awards ceremony in Annapolis. Wallace was selected as the area student athlete who consistently demonstrates Jonathon Wallace sportsmanlike conduct and Browne was selected as a coach exhibiting that same behavior while volunteer coaching for the local community. Browne has coached indoor soccer and basketball for the last six years at Ocean City Recreation and Parks (OCRP), and sponsors teams each year. He is a true believer in good sportsmanship and is a perfect representative of OCRP’s Sportsmanship Counts! Program as he constantly displays fairness, integrity and responsibility. He is one of OCRP’s many Certified Youth Sports
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Coaches through the National Alliance for Youth Sports. Browne also directs a Friday night youth basketball league at his local church in Ocean View, Del., as well as coaches in Lower Sussex Little League, River Soccer Club, a boys basketball play-night at Ocean View Church of Christ, and oversees an adult men’s basketball league for the Indian River School District and at Ocean View Church of Christ. On top of everything, he is a certified Level 1 Crossfit Coach, and is a middle school youth leader at Bayshore Community Church. Browne has been married to his wife, Lisa, for 14 years and has four sons, Adison, 12, Abott, 8, Ashton, 8, and Ayven, 5. Along with his family, Browne, owns Tackahoe Acres Camping Resort, which is celebrating its 50th year in business in 2016. Tuckahoe is active in giving back to the community with an aluminum can/scrap metal program, which has raised thousands of dollars over the years for Lower Sussex Little League, OCRP, Indian River School District, Mariner’s Bethel United Methodist Church and River Soccer Club. Tuckahoe also hosts an annual 5K race for its campers, which has raised thousands for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Wallace has set an example of what a Good Sports Leader is all about for the past several years. As a participant of OCRP youth sports programs and afterschool activities, he consistently displays great sportsmanship on and off the floor. He is fair to his teammates and his opponents, and is always helping other kids during the game, even if they are not on his team. He follows the rules, is responsible for his actions, plays with integrity, and has the courage to do the right thing. Wallace is in the fifth grade at Berlin Intermediate School. He is an honor roll student who was chosen by his classmates to be the student government representative for his homeroom. He was also chosen as student of the month each year for being kind, caring, and always willing to help others. Wallace is the son of Matt and Meredith Wallace, and is a sibling to his brother, Blake. He participates in computer programming and Minecraft at afterschool programs, as well as volunteers at the Worcester County Humane Society in the summer. Wallace has played soccer at OCRP since he was in kindergarten and enjoys raising money and participating in Jump for Heart each year at school. The Dennis Callahan Good Sport Awards is a MARPSA sponsored program providing opportunity for member jurisdictions to recognize young athletes, coaches and administrators who have modeled Good Sports actions and behaviors in local athletics. The Good Sports Award is named after Dennis Callahan, co-founder of MARPSA and former director of Anne Arundel County Parks and Recreation Department.
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Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645, located on the corner of Sinepuxent Avenue and 138th Street, held a joint Chamber ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce and the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 14, to celebrate its new, renovated banquet room.
After renovations, Elks Lodge opens new banquet hall
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) The Ocean City Elks Lodge on 138th Street renovated its second-floor banquet room in December, allowing for a range of rental options for events. The renovated space is available to the public for receptions, meetings, parties, family reunions, retreats and professional shows. “What is unique about the setup, is we allow caterers to come in, which gives community members a selection of different price ranges,” said Christopher Graf of Elks Lodge #2645. The room is 3,100 square feet, including a 600-foot dance floor, and can seat up to 200 people. Room rentals begin at $600 for four hours with the options to add a bartender, place settings, an event coordinator, refrigeration table, hot pretzel case, umbrella cart and buffet candy jar at an additional cost. Banquet hall utilizers have a full bar, bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and kitchen, including a dishwasher, grills, slicers and ovens. Defibrillators were installed last year, the facility is equipped with a public address system, and a stage or runway can be brought in to accommodate entertainment. “If they have a design for an event,
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Exalted Ruler Christopher Graf, right, and Banquet Manager Dawn Greene of the Elks Lodge, pose in the newly renovated banquet room at the 138th Street facility last Thursday.
we can help them out. Its an open canvas with so many options,” said Elk’s member and banquet manager, Dawn Greene.” During renovations, the banquet room also received a fresh coat of paint, a replaced ceiling and spot lighting as well as an update to the electronic system for food warmers. “The convenience, location, free parking, elevator and the option to walk right to the beach makes the prices hard to beat,” Greene said. “You can set your own budget.” In the future, the Elks plan to install new drapes and accent lighting. “This was built to rent,” Graf said. “It is a financial source to keep the lodge running and to donate to char-
ities.” In the last four years, the Elks Lodge donated $300,000 to charities in the area, Graf said. Each year, the lodge distributes dictionaries to every third grader in Worcester County, donates coats, hats and gloves to children in elementary schools and has given out $1,600 in college scholarship money to Stephen Decatur High School students. In addition, the Elks Lodge pays for the Hometown Hero banners that are displayed on the Boardwalk in honor of local military. For more information, contact Greene at 302-524-8023 or 301-5268781, or visit www.elks.org/lodges/ LodgePages.cfm?LodgeNumber=2645.
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) The Maryland Association of Realtors recently released the year-end figures for 2015 housing statistics. Overall in the state, there was a 16.3 percent increase in homes sold, from 62,804 units in 2014 to 73,044 units in 2015. In Worcester County, we also saw a substantial overall increase, with 1,953 homes sold – up from 1,759 homes sold in 2014 – for an 11 percent increase. Wicomico County saw an 8.5 percent increase in total homes sold. A closer look at the sales figures for Worcester County show that sales price averages are making a slow climb. In 2014, the average sales price was $250,127, and, when compared to 2015’s average of $255,180, this represents a two percent increase year over year. For Maryland as a whole, the 2014 average sales price was $307,154, whereas the 2015 avSee COUNTY Page 30
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Insurance agency codifies team under Mohr
(Feb. 19, 2016) Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley (ASC&D) recently announced the promotion of Tammy Mohr to the Community Association Practice Team Leader. A seasoned group of employees have been brought together under Mohr’s leadership to work with condominiums and homeowners association clients. Mohr has been with ASC&D since 1998, and her niche is in community associations and coastal properties. She lives in Pittsville with her husband and two children. She also volunteers with Pets on Wheels and is an animal lover. ASC&D is committed to the practice of insuring condominium associations.
Melissa Esham, professionally certified association manager, is available to assist clients or community management with diverse issues that affect Tammy Mohr the industry. In addition, the company has added two other employees to serve the needs of community associations. Jennifer Armour joined the ASC&D team as a customer service agent in the Community Association Practice. She has six years of community association management experience in Ocean City, and has been awarded the RCI (Resort Com-
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munity International) Hospitality Award for the past five years. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, bike riding and going to the beach. She resides in Berlin with her husband and
three sons. Kasi Queen joined the ASC&D team as a marketing specialist for the Community Association Practice. Queen comes to the company with several years of marketing experience with a local real estate business. She is an active member of her church and the Showell School PTA.
She enjoys spending time with her family, riding bikes, cooking and gardening. She resides in Berlin with her husband and two children. ASC&D is a member Kasi Queen of the Delmarva Condominium Managers Association and the Community Association Institute. The agency provides insurance solutions for community associations and unit owners in the area. Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley is an independent insurance agency specializing in employer benefits, business and personal insurances.
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County continues upward home sales trend Continued from Page 29 erage sales price fell slightly to $305,055, representing a -0.8 percent decline. The county that had the highest decline in sales price average was Somerset County, at -18.6 percent. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun has said that increases in sales prices can be viewed as both good and not-so-good news. On one hand, current homeowners looking to sell their home and upgrade to something bigger or better can now sell
their home for more, gaining equity for the down payment on their next home. On the other hand, rising home prices make it more difficult for first-time, younger buyers to enter the market, as they don’t have equity from a previous home and are struggling to save as it is. But, a slow and steady increase is the healthiest progression for the market in the long term. January figures for 2016 show that Worcester County is still trending an in-
crease in total homes sold, with a 1.8 percent increase in 2016 over 2015; however, Wicomico County experienced an 11.1 percent decline in total homes sold in January 2016 versus 2015. The same held true in comparison for average sales price: Worcester County experienced a 7.4 percent increase in sales price average ($236,058 in 2015 compared to $253,568 in 2016) whereas Wicomico County saw a 16.4 percent decline in sales price average ($152,604 in
2015 compared to $127,534 this year). Overall in 2015, short sale transactions trended a decline in Worcester County, with 39 short sale transactions in 2015 compared to a total of 50 in 2014. Foreclosure sales, however, ended slightly higher in 2015 with 229 total foreclosure transactions compared to 2014’s total number of 209 foreclosures. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed Realtor/associate broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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Economist promises comedy, information at OC Trade Expo (Feb. 19, 2016) The equally entertaining and informative economist, Anirban Basu, has been scheduled as a keynote speaker for the 42nd annual Ocean City Spring Trade Expo. Basu is chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm in Baltimore. Recently, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan appointed him chair of the Maryland Economic Development Commission. He also serves as chairman of the Baltimore County Economic Advisory Committee and economic advisor to the BaltimoreWashington Corridor Chamber of Commerce. Currently, he lectures on Global Strategy at Johns Hopkins University where he has also taught international economics, urban economics, micro- and macroeconomics. In 2007, the Daily Record newspaper selected Basu as one of Maryland’s 50 most influential people. The Baltimore Business Journal named him one of the region’s 20 most powerful business leaders in 2010. Basu served on many boards, including First Mariner Bank, the Baltimore City Public School System, Port Discovery, the Baltimore School
for the Arts, Union Memorial Hospital. He is currently on the boards of the Lyric Opera House, the University System of Maryland Foundation, and the Archdiocese of Baltimore School System. Basu earned his B.S. in Foreign Service at Georgetown University in 1990. He earned his Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, and his Master’s in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park. His Juris Doctor was earned at the University of Maryland School of Law. His presentation will provide a detailed, data-driven update of the performance of the global, national, and relevant regional economy. Special attention will be given to key aspects of economic life, including trends characterizing financial, real estate, energy, and labor markets. Basu is the Maryland Tourism Coalition’s favorite economic prognosticator and comic. He and will appear at the Ocean City Trade Expo on Monday, March 7 at 10 a.m., one hour prior to show opening. This session is open to the public. For information on the expo, visit www.oceancitytradeexpo.com.
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Berlin thrift shop offers discount to celebrate 10 years
(Feb. 19, 2016) On Thursday, Feb. 25, the Atlantic General Hospital/Health System Auxiliary Board of Directors invites the community to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the AGH Thrift Shop, located in the Berlin Shopping Center off Route 50. Since opening on Dec. 17, 2005, the shop has generated approximately $1.5 million in revenue for Atlantic General Hospital and Health System, a not-for-profit health care organization serving the residents and visitors of Worcester County and the surrounding area. The Thrift Shop also donates clothing, household items and furniture to those in need through Worcester Gold, Worcester Youth and Family Services and the Worcester County Department of Social Services, as well as inpatients without sufficient clothing at discharge. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon with a commemoration at 11 a.m. To celebrate this milestone, the AGH Thrift Shop will be offering a 10 percent discount on all purchases throughout the day.
Four Taylor Bank employees elevated to officer positions
(Feb. 19, 2016) Raymond M. Thompson, president and CEO of Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company in Berlin, has announced the following recent promotions: Raymond Robinson has been promoted to vice president. Robinson has been with the bank for more than 13 years. During his career, Robinson has R. Robinson primarily worked in the Ocean City market as a branch manager. In 2014, he was promoted to assistant vice president and transferred to the bank’s 20th Street location. He currently directs the operations and management of the 20th Street branch and serves as the bank’s security officer. Lee Chisholm has been promoted to assistant vice president. Chisholm has been with the bank for 10 Lee Chisholm years. During his career, he has attended the bank’s internal management training program, graduated from the Maryland Banker’s School and managed the bank’s Snow Hill branch.
In 2013, Chisholm was promoted to a Loan and Business Development officer where he currently serves the Southern Worcester County and Eastern Shore Virginia areas. Cory Walsh has been promoted to assistant vice president. Walsh has been with the bank for four years. He joined Taylor Bank as the bank’s Loan and Cory Walsh Business Development officer for the Southeastern Delaware region. Walsh supports the bank’s business development in Ocean View and surrounding areas. Clifton “Ray” Daisey has been promoted to assistant vice president. Daisey has been with the bank for six years. He currently oversees the operations and management of the bank’s Pocomoke branch. Calvin B. Taylor Ray Daisey Banking Company, founded in 1890 in Berlin, offers a wide range of loan, deposit, and ancillary banking services through 10 offices located in Worcester county and lower Sussex County, Del.
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OPEN HOUSE The Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home celebrated with a holiday open house and grand re-opening of the facilities, Dec. 22, at 19 S. Main St. in Selbyville, Del. The original funeral home opened in 1896. The current funeral home was built in 1934 and offers a full range of services. Pictured, from left along the ribbon, are Sandra Schlesinger, Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ginger Fleming, Wyatt Bishop, Amy and Bryan Bishop holding scissors, Bry Bishop, Delaware Representative Ron Gray, Peggy Bishop and Ocean Pines Chamber member Sherri Lassahn.
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Ninth annual ‘Death By Chocolate’ Fifteen West Ocean City businesses participating in Saturday’s extravaganza
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) Chocolate lovers will gather in West Ocean City on Saturday, Feb. 20, to play a free game, which leads participants to 15 merchants while searching for clues. During the ninth annual “Death By Chocolate” game, participants 18 and older will search for a clue inside each business, figure out the answer and get their card validated. A free chocolate indulgence will be available as guests visit each store. Players who complete the game will have a chance to take home a variety of prizes ranging from gift certificates to a set of Alex & Ani bracelets. “There is nothing else to do when its two degrees outside and it is an opportunity to see new local merchants,” said Jan Patterson-Hohman, who organizes Death By Chocolate with Louise Reardon. “It is a great day to gather the girlfriends, go on a date or bring the family. Enjoy the day.” Patterson-Hohman and Reardon own CraZy LadyZ!, one of the businesses taking part in the event. “The CraZy LadyZ had a dipping frenzy and we made our own [chocolate],” Patterson-Hohman said. “We will have an array of items dipped in chocolate. We can guarantee it will
think, in spite of the snow falling outside of my window, there are signs of our sleepy resort town coming back to life. We’re halfway through February and it really won’t be long before the Boardwalk starts to bounce back to life. Already several local haunts are starting to plan for the upcoming season and just last week OC Wasabi, Fager’s Island and Seacrets: Jamaica USA all reopened their doors after taking a little business breather. No one serves up fun quite like the latter and so it’s really no surprise to see Seacrets: Jamaica USA on 49th Street and the bay already finding reasons for the locals to party. The popular venue will play host to Shore Craft Beer Fest: Love on Tap! on Saturday, Feb. 20 from 1-4 p.m. Brew Fest attendees will be able to talk with shore brewery representatives and sample more than 20 beers, created exclusively for FeBREWary Craft Beer Lovers Month. The first 400 attendees are also guarantee d to receive a limited edition, commemorative pint glass. A special food-pairing menu will be available during the event (food purchased separately) and there will be live entertainment from the Whiskeyhickon Boys. The 11th annual Baskets and More Bingo Night to benefit scholarships and community projects will also take place on Saturday, Feb. 20 at Stephen Decatur High School cafeteria on Route 50 in Berlin. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with games beginning at 6 p.m. Prizes include items by Vera Bradley, Pampered Chef, Longaberger and more, plus there will be cash games and other surprises. For more information and ticket reservations, call 410-603-1397 or 410-524-9000. The Delmarva Wool and Fiber Expo will take place from Friday, Feb. 19 through Sunday, Feb. 21 at Elks Lodge on 138th Street, bayside. Vendors have products that are “fiber” related: wool (sheep, alpaca, angora, etc.), needles, carders, and all sorts of finished products. Hours: Friday 11 a.m. to See CATE Page 34
melt in your mouth, but can’t say it won’t melt in your hand.” To play Death By Chocolate, players will pick up a “Whose Logo is it?” game card at any of the 15 participating stores on Saturday. To be eligible for prizes, players must visit all of the merchants, in any order, and figure out the clue to get their card validated, while indulging in chocolate. The answers to this year’s clues will be universal logos including hotels, car manufacturers, airlines and retail stores, Patterson-Hohman said. “It should be a blast,” PattersonHohman said. “The clues bend the mind a little bit and there is a stumper or two in there.” The stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and participants can leave their completed cards at the last stop on their route or bring them to Sunset Grille, on Sunset Avenue in West Ocean City, by 6 p.m. for a chance to win prizes. Everyone who turns in a completed card has a chance to win one of the 15 prizes at Sunset Grille’s 7 p.m. drawing. Players do not need to be present to win. Winners will be notified on Monday, Feb. 22. Sunset Grille will turn the restaurant into a huge party, where drink specials will start at 1 p.m. and include $4 house wine, $2.50 domestic beer, $5 orange crushes and $5 chocolate martinis. Also, buy one entrée and appetizer, get a second entrée free from 4-7 p.m. To get this dinner deal, participants must make
a reservation under “Death By Chocolate.” “It has always been a fun and wonderful day,” said Patti Price, a manager at Sunset Grille. “We always have a great turnout and it is an opportunity to check out local businesses. We have great dinner and drink specials.” Patterson-Hohman and Reardon brought the Death By Chocolate idea from another town to West Ocean City nine years ago. The event continues to grow with more than 600 people participating last year. There are people who have never missed a year and others who travel from Washington D.C. and Philadelphia to take part in activities, she said. Pet Threadz will make its debut this year and Park Place Jewelers has been participating in Death By Chocolate since its inception. “Eat chocolate and have fun,” said Todd Ferrante, who owns Park Place Jewelers with his wife, Jill. “It is an adventure with rewards along the way. We enjoy being a part of it.” The event gives the Ferrante’s time to see friends and meet others in the community at their jewelry store. “The CraZy LadyZ’s, Jan and Louise, do an outstanding job putting it together,” Ferrante said. “Our chocolate has taken a twist and it will be different. Come in and find out.” Horn & Shell on Route 50 will also be offering lunch specials. See ENJOY Page 34
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cate meighan For more information about the game, call 410-213-2085. Leaky Pete’s Oyster House and Chop House at 119 N. Main St. in Berlin will celebrate its 6th annual Paddy in the Alley on Saturday, March 5 from 1-8 p.m. Ocean 98 will also be in the house for live music, green beer and a Lucky Charms eating contest. The fourth annual International Women’s Day Celebration Dinner will take place on Sunday, March 6 at 6 p.m. at Ristorante Antipasti on 31st Street and Philadelphia Ave. This fun celebration of women will include a four-course meal: salad, pasta, entree, dessert & coffee or tea for $40 (includes tax & gratuity). Reservations can now be made online. Tickets (if any remain) will be cash only at the door. Call 302-296-8608 or email gina@ginadragodesign.com if you would like more info or to make a raffle donation. It’ll be party time in Ocean City on Saturday, March 12 when the
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annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off at noon at 58th Street and Coastal Highway (traveling down towards 45th Street). Floats, local celebs and marching bands will set the mood and the shopping center on 45th Street will have food and drinks available to all beginning at 11 a.m. A St. Patrick’s March Scramble will also take place on Saturday, March 12 at the Eagle’s Landing Golf Course in West Ocean City. The entry fee for this event includes green fee, cart, lunch and prizes. Thirty teams will play six holes from each tee and 30 percent of the team’s average handicap will be used. If the team is truly lucky, its ball will land in clover and it will be deemed holed. An IrishAmerican lunch menu will follow. For more info or to sign up, call the Pro Shop at 410-213-7277 or 800283-3846 . One last thing happening on Saturday, March 12 is the St. Patty’s See CATE Page 35
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Abby Gillian and Carl Littleton of Bob’s Marine Service take part in the 33rd annual Ocean CityBerlin Optimist Club’s Seaside Boat Show last weekend at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street.
Continued from Page 33 “Go in each store, you will have to look up, down and all around for the logos,” Patterson-Hohman said. “Organic, sugar free, milk and dark. Make sure to enjoy the chocolate.” Death By Chocolate starts at 10 a.m. Saturday and continues until 5 p.m. followed by a celebration at Sunset Grille. Call 410-213-8110 to make dinner reservations at the restaurant. For more information about the game, call 410-213-2085.
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cate meighan Continued from Page 34 Day Boardwalk 5K. This 5K Run along the Ocean City Boardwalk begins at Fourth Street and celebrates St. Patrick’s Day and all proceeds will benefit Diakonia. A post-race celebration will be held at Shenanigan’s Irish Pub on Fourth Street. For more information on how to sign up, please contact Chris Klebe at 443-497-4324, or .info@octrirunning.com. If you’re looking for somewhere different to eat, then you might want to head to Ocean City Fish Company (formerly Captain’s Galley) at the commercial harbor in West Ocean City. It recently opened its doors with a brand new menu to accompany the new look. There’s a new sports bar, an expanded salad bar and open-air, upstairs seating opens on Saturday, Feb. 27. Ocean City Fish Company is open Wednesday through Monday and features dinner specials include N.Y. strip marsala, seafood chowder and lobster tempura. Its $5.99 lunch specials run MondayFriday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. and happy hour is celebrated daily from 3-7 p.m. All Captain’s Galley gift cards will be honored by Ocean City Fish Company. BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street is featuring daily winter halfprice specials on particular entrees that are sure to please. On Sunday, you can enjoy the fried seafood platter. Monday’s spotlight is on the crab imperial dinner and Tuesday’s feature is the twin crab cake dinner. Wednesday is stuffed flounder and Thursday you can grab the flash fried shrimp dinner for half-price. All entrees are served with two sides. 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
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Riverside Marine representatives, from left, Scott Baker, Joan Hodges, Terry Phillips and Robbie Jefferson attend the 33rd annual Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club’s Seaside Boat Show last weekend at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street.
a pound of spiced shrimp for just $24.95. Bourbon Street on the Beach on 116th Street and Coastal Highway still has happy hour daily from 3-7 p.m. and live entertainment on weekends. Its menu includes fresh seafood, steaks, crab and several signature dishes. Bourbon Street is also very kid-friendly with a special menu for your tots to choose from. Ropewalk on 82nd Street and the bay wants to help you get through the winter by serving happy hour all day and night with halfprice 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 three-course chef’s select dinner for just $16.99. Mione’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant on 67th Street and Coastal Highway location has 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
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Greeting guests as they enter the 33rd annual Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club’s Seaside Boat Show at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street last Saturday, from left, are Publicity Chairman Charles Smith, Chairman Charlie Dorman and Club Treasurer Joe Hammen.
house specialty is its creamed chipped beef on toast or a biscuit with hash browns — something that’s great any time of day. Fager’s Island on 60th Street, bayside reopened last week after a brief break from the resort town action. It has a great Sunday jazz brunch each week from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. with Everett Spells. You can also keep an eye on the events that will be coming up at Fager’s Island by checking out www.fagers.com. Johnny’s Pizza & Pub on 56th
Street and Coastal Highway has winter lunch specials that run from Monday through Friday. You can get a six-inch pizza, salad and unlimited soda for just $5.99. Half of any sub, fries and an unlimited soda are just $6.99. You can check out www.johnnyspizzapub.com for more info on upcoming deals. Ky West on 54th Street and Coastal Highway is still one of my very favorite local eateries in OC. Happy hour (at the bar only) runs 47 p.m. with daily food and drink See CATE Page 36
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Second annual Shore Craft Beer Fest: Love on Tap, Sat. Twelve regional breweries to offer product samples during event at Seacrets
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) Craft brew lovers have the chance to sample more than 20 beers from 12 local breweries during the Shore Craft Beer Fest: Love on Tap, this Saturday at Seacrets on 49th Street. Slated to attend are Fin City, Evolution, Dogfish Head, OC Brewing Company, Backshore Brewing Company, Tall Tales, Assawoman Bay Brewing Company, Third Wave, Burley Oak, Fordham & Dominion, Mispillion River Brewing and RAR. Each brewery will have two beers to sample and the first 500 ticket holders will receive a complimentary pint glass. Attendees must be at least 21 years old and have a valid ID. “Craft beer has been on the rise for a long time on the shore and it is cool to bring everyone together,” said Jackie Miller, Seacrets’ marketing manager. “There will be a wide variety of craft beer to try and something for everyone from IPAs, wheat
beers to stouts.” The Whiskeyhickon Boys are slated to provide folk, jazz and blues music throughout the three-hour event. For an additional charge, Seacrets is offering a beer and food pairings menu. “We took suggestions from the brewers and paired the beers they are bringing with items from our menu,” Miller said. Representatives, brewmasters and experts will be on hand to meet and talk with attendees. “If you are interested in a specific brewer or beer, you have the opportunity to speak directly with them,” Miller said. “It is cool to talk to the people who made the beer you are tasting.” The second annual event celebrates Maryland’s craft beer month and brings awareness to the dozens of craft breweries across the state. “It is a big event for the offseason and a relaxing day,” Miller said. Shore Craft Beer Fest: Love on Tap will take place from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets cost $25 in advance, $35 at the door and $10 for designated drivers. To purchase tickets, visit shorecraftbeerfest.com.
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specials and Monday-Thursday there is an $18 entree menu. Ky West also has live entertainment every Saturday night by DJ Rhoadie. 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. Coins Pub & Restaurant in the 28th Street Plaza is featuring halfprice entrees every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5-9 p.m. There is also an early bird special daily from 4-6 p.m. that includes a special menu and on Wednesday prime rib with a side is just $15.99. Pit & Pub, also on 28th Street and Coastal Highway, has an eat-in or carry-out lunch special for $6.99 from Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Happy hour runs daily from 3-6 p.m. with all bottles priced at $2.75 and a menu featuring smoked wings, BBQ sliders and smoked brisket tacos for $6. Harborside on South Harbor Road in West Ocean City has some great specials available all day and night this week. Chicken Parmesan 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. Pizza Tugos on Route 50 in West Ocean City offers fast and free delivery of most of its menu. Beer fans might prefer to eat in because it has 54 different craft beers to wash down one of the best burgers in town. Check out the full menu (and order online) at www.pizzatugos.com. 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 it has lunch specials running from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. for just $4.99 this week. Sunset Grille’s daily dinner specials look great as well. 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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HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Your sense of time management and practicality come to the forefront this week, Aries. You want to get down to business, and your no-nonsense attitude will shine through.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, this is a great week to just kick back and be yourself without feeling the crunch of deadlines or responsibilities. You’ll get a few free moments to do whatever you like.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Something you have always wanted to do may become possible this week. Maybe it’s something from your bucket list. Bring a friend to join in the fun.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
How far you come this week depends on your attitude, Cancer. If you keep an open mind, you will find success. Keep a positive attitude and reap the rewards.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, you will have the opportunity to work on a personal problem that has gotten the best of you before. Work through all of the angles before you put a plan in motion.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
You may find yourself in the position of middle man this week, Virgo. Others come to you with their concerns, and you put their minds at ease.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, everything seems like it will be rather ordinary this week. That’s a good thing, as you can use a few laidback days with not too much on your schedule.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, shopping is on your mind but you may have to put that idea off for a little while longer. More pressing purchases for the home or business take priority.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, your finances are a bit difficult to decode at the time being, and that can lead to trouble. Better to bring in someone who knows what he or she is doing to help you work it out.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, if you’re looking to fill the void in your calendar, sign up for a class that will challenge your creative or mental abilities. Try an arts or dance center as a start.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, if you find that you are craving some adventurous activities, get started. But work under the tutelage of an experienced guide to learn the ropes.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
You may find yourself teaching a coworker some of the intricacies of the job. Don’t feel threatened; it may help lighten your own workload.
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Annual Delmarva Wool and Fiber Expo at OC Elks Lodge By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) Spend part of the weekend at the third annual Delmarva Wool and Fiber Expo, browsing 18 unique vendors, taking a class or winning a door prize at the Elks Lodge on 138th Street. The expo takes place Friday through Sunday, Feb. 19-21, with vendors selling wool, fabric, wood, reed and yarn products in the second floor newly renovated banquet room. “This is a very unique show because it is focused on the wool and fiber industry,” Organizer Susan Childs said. “The vendors love what they do and love to pass on the word of what makes up a quality product. When I say wool, it could be alpaca, sheep, goat or bunny.” Attendees will find processing, spinning, hooking and weaving equipment at the event along with knitting needles, carders, crochet hooks, ceramic buttons and bowls. “All the necessities to make beautiful handmade items,” Childs said. “Most vendors will be demonstrating products at their booths.” Each vendor will donate a door prize with one given away every three hours, she said. “The best product that the vendors will be sharing is their love of the product, as well as their knowledge of the products,” Childs said. “I can’t wait for the event to occur.” She encourages attendees to talk with vendors, and there are seven
classes scheduled for Friday and Saturday for an additional fee. Class sizes are limited and buying a ticket in advance is suggested. The workshops include dying techniques, knitting a scarf, washcloth, hat, fairy socks, crocheting jewelry and even making eco-friendly dryer balls. “These classes are taught by the vendors and have the raw products for sale at their booths,” Childs said. “These classes are very reasonable and informative.” Local merchants from Delaware and Maryland will be in attendance, in addition to vendors based in Virginia, North Carolina, New York and Pennsylvania. Seven vendors have participated since its inception and five are new to the show in 2016. Last year, about 1,000 people came out during one of the coldest weekends in Ocean City and organizers expect a great crowd this weekend. The Delmarva Wool and Fiber Expo debuted in 2014 as Fiber Fest after Childs had been thinking for a couple of years about events for knitters. She was always knitting in public places such as the doctor office, the beach or while camping and people would tell her they wished a class was available. After some research, Childs realized all knitting classes in Berlin, Ocean City and Bethany Beach were
Allena Williams, owner of Star Knits out of Johnstown, Pa., displays her knitting skills during the 2015 Fiber Fest at the Grand Hotel and Spa on 21st Street.
during the week. In addition, Childs raised sheep for a while and found small farmers have a hard time selling and distributing their product. The Delmarva Wool and Fiber Expo takes place at the Elks Lodge on 138th Street. Tickets for a one-day pass cost $3 or $5 for the weekend. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The festival will run Friday, Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will continue Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information and a full list of vendors, visit www.woolandfiber.com or contact Childs at 443235-2926.
Jimmie ‘JJ’ Walker to perform at Greene Turtle and WCDC
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) Jimmie “JJ” Walker, from the sitcom “Good Times,” is performing two fundraiser comedy shows in Worcester County on Saturday, Feb. 27, with the first taking place at the Original Greene Turtle on 116th Street from noon to 1 p.m. followed by an appearance at the Worcester County Developmental Center in Newark, Md. Walker plans to discuss current events and finds his material from paying attention to themes in everyday life, he said. “It is entertainment for adults in a professional setting with awesome comedians,” said Nick Johnson, executive director of Nicmar Youth Connection Enterprises (NYCE). “Everyone loves to laugh and it’s comedy for the whole family from 21 to 70 years old.” The comedy show in Newark features Walker, host Chris Thomas TRoy of Felton, Del. and Crookidd from OC 104. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show is slated to begin
at 8:30 p.m. “These are national level clean comics,” Johnson said. After the comedy show, DJ Wiz will put on an old school dance party, playing music from the 70s, 80s and 90s. See COMEDY Page 40
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Bartenders Cortney Bullock and Mike Grey prepare for the crush of patrons to Seacrets on 49th Street last Thursday to celebrate the popular bar’s re-opening.
Bar manager Brian Sharpe, left, Gina Day and Jimmy Willey entertain Ocean City locals and visitors at Seacrets on 49th Street last Thursday. Seacrets was closed for about a month while the road in front of the restaurant was being worked on.
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Participating in Seacrets’ re-opening bash on Feb. 11, from left, are Rob Tinus, owner Leighton Moore and Harry Tillmen.
Greta Rolland, left, joins Irene and Rich Hansen for happy hour at Fager’s Island on 60th Street last Thursday. (Right) Bobbie Corbett and owner John Fager welcome patrons back to Fager’s Island on 60th Street, which closed briefly for the first time in its four-decade history for renovations. GREG ELLISON/OCEAN CITY TODAY
Mike “DJ Batman” Beatty, back left, is joined by, from left, his wife, Cindy, Bobbie and Paul Corbett, Patty and Todd Dundore and Robert Banach, to mark the reopening of Fager’s Island on Feb. 11 after some renovations. (Left) Igor and Ruth Gawryluk stop by Fager’s Island on 60th Street last Thursday. GREG ELLISON/OCEAN CITY TODAY
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CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road Berlin 410-641-0600 www.oceandowns.com Feb. 20: Sol Knopf, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Everett Spells, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 www.duffysoc.com Feb. 19: Bob Hughes, 5-9 p.m. FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-5500 www.fagers.com Feb. 19: “unwind” Happy Hour w/DJ RobCee, 5 p.m.; DJ Hook, 9 p.m. Feb. 20: DJ Groove, 9 p.m.; Naked Nation, 10 p.m. Feb. 21: Everett Spells, 10 a.m. Feb. 22: Bryan Clark, DJ Groove 5:30 p.m. HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com Feb. 19: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. Feb. 20: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. Feb. 21: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 7 p.m. Feb. 25: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
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Comedy shows fundraiser for Most fish can be used for pie NYCE and Youth Care Center
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Cod, haddock, salmon, prawns popular choices, but smoked fish ‘a must’
By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) The diary of a chef is a continuous affair and devotion to thee is my passion indeed. I do not know if it is a blessing or curse to be so infatuated with the art of cookery? All I know is it was love at first sight. These tempting little morsels drive me to a means of my own. My paper, pen and I indulge in a ménage a trois where food is an obsession that I cannot control. Questions
are part of my daily menu; how I long to understand and perfect the finest fish pie. Unfamiliarity can tantalize the senses; open the door of chance if knowledge is to prevail. Fish pie is a popular English dish that is traditionally enhanced with fish, vegetables and a cream sauce. Differentiation is a common theme and finalization is at the hand of the beholder. Straightforwardness is a variable of different degrees; do not be fooled if the flavor of complexity makes an appearance. Fish pie is very adaptable and almost any type of fish can be used. Cod, haddock, salmon and prawns are popular choices, but smoked fish is a must for depth and savory richness. Secrets must come forward for the See SAVORY Page 41
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Continued from Page 37 General admission tickets cost $20. VIP tickets are $35 and include food and seating close to the stage. Advanced tickets must be purchased by Feb. 25, and prices could go up at the door. Visit www.nicmar.net/ nyce.html or call 703-362-8156. The one-hour show at the Greene Turtle in Ocean City is free to attend. All proceeds benefit two nonprofit organizations in the area: NYCE out of Berlin and the Youth Care Center in Snow Hill, who are providing youth programs on the Eastern Shore. “We have come together and are having fundraiser events to raise money for mentoring, tutoring and sports programs,” said Johnson, who is hosting the comedy shows along with his brother, Shawn Johnson, director of the Youth Care Center. “We are interested in setting up a platform [for children] to achieve career goals and getting the kids thinking about a plan.” The nonprofits offer basketball clinics, art programs, music therapy and trips to visit horses. “Kids do not have much to do and it would be nice to start a basketball league to keep kids off the street,” Shawn Johnson said. “The main focus is mentoring kids and working
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Savory pies just as delectable as sweet ones Continued from Page 40 sake of clarity; it is at this moment I beseech you to take heed. The fish of choice is poached briefly in milk and the strained liquid is stirred into a roux to make a decadent white sauce. Without the poaching liquid, the pie lacks that vital fish stock and fades to a point of no return. Love looks not with tradition but with personal preference. The golden crust that contains the array of zest and texture is the last consideration and my heart’s desire. To some this may be heresy, but adding conventional cheddar cheese is a path I choose not to follow. Revision is part of the present and goat cheese graces my fancy of choice. Creamy mashed potatoes infused with a hint of goat cheese adds a modern twist to conventional style of thinking. Savory pies can be just as delectable as sweet pies. Fish pie is a perfect introduction to a menu of cultural wonders. One does not know what they are missing until they give it a try. Enjoy!
room temperature, plus more for greasing pan ½ cup crumbled goat cheese 8 ounces each skinless cod, haddock and favorite smoked fish ½ teaspoon saffron threads steeped in 1 tablespoon water (optional) 1 cup half and half cream ¼ cup all-purpose flour pinch of mace 5 ounces almost cooked, deveined and peeled shrimp ¼ cup frozen peas, thawed freshly grated nutmeg 1. In a large sauté pan, combine garlic, onion, carrot, wine, salt, Herbs de Province, bouquet garni and ½ cup milk. Bring to a simmer, turn off heat, cover and set aside. 2. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and
cook until soft. Mash (preferably with a ricer) with 2 tablespoons butter and goat cheese. Set aside. If the consistency of the mashed potatoes seem a bit thick, add a touch more butter. 3. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place cod, haddock and smoked fish into sauté pan with carrot mixture. Poach for 3 minutes and set aside. Remove and reserve bouquet garni. Strain liquid into a measuring cup, add saffron (not saffron liquid) and enough cream to make 2 cups liquid. 4. Place a saucepan over low heat and melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour and mace. Stir for a few minutes; remove pan from heat. Slowly stir in cream mixture, beating until smooth. Return pan to heat and add reserved bouquet garni. Stir until mixture is thickened, about
5 minutes. 5. Butter a 9-inch square baking dish, and distribute cooked fish evenly, breaking into large chunks as necessary. Scatter shrimp evenly in pan. Repeat this process for the peas. Discard bouquet garni and pour sauce over seafood and peas. 6. Spread mashed potato mixture evenly over top, covering edges so sauce will not bubble. Sprinkle nutmeg lightly over top of pie and place on a baking sheet. Bake until filling is hot and potatoes are embellished with a golden crust, about 25 to 40 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes and serve immediately. Secret Ingredient - Questions. “Man will not live without answers to his questions.” — Hans Morgenthau
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1 clove garlic, minced ½ small sweet onion, minced 1 medium carrot, peeled and quartered ½ cup good quality dry white wine couple pinches kosher salt 1 teaspoon Herbs de Province 1 bouquet garni (bay leaf, couple fresh sprigs fresh thyme and 1 celery stalk cut up into small pieces, tied together in cheesecloth) ½ cup whole milk 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 4 tablespoons unsalted butter at
Prom Night raises money for Believe in Tomorrow house King and queen nominees working hard for donations
By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Feb. 19, 2016) The third annual Prom Night fundraiser for Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation has arrived, but unfortunately, the Feb. 20 event at Hooters in West Ocean City sold out two weeks ago. The party will start at 7 p.m. with an upscale buffet featuring a carving station, pasta and assorted appetizers in addition to desserts from Sweet Disposition of Selbyville, Del. “Hooters does an exceptional job with the food, decorating and entertainment. You cannot beat the price of $30 and that is why we sell out every year,” said Wayne Littleton, coordinaSee TOP Page 42
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Top fund raisers named prom king and queen Continued from Page 41 tor for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation Beach Respite Housing Program. “It is a great night out without spending a fortune.” There will be a silent auction with sports memorabilia, jewelry, dinners, autographed items and spa packages as well as other items. DJ BK is slated to spin the tunes, there will be a 50/50 champagne toast giveaway and organizers are raffling off an all-inclusive trip for two in Aruba. Tickets cost $5 each, three for $10 and six for $20. Partygoers can look forward to happy hour prices, a wine wall, chocolate fountain and mystery boxes sponsored by Park Place Jewelers. In addition, there will be an ice sculpture
with a specialty drink. Attendees can add their votes to the king or queen categories for $1 until the announcement of prom court winners around 10:30 p.m. “I want to thank the participants,” Littleton said. “They went out there and worked hard. It is amazing they gave up their time to support us.” This year’s court includes prom king nominees David Neith, manager at Texas Roadhouse and former Believe In Tomorrow participant; Ray Tompkins, general manager of three restaurants for the Land and Sea Group out of Annapolis; Chris Petito, a manager at Hooters in West Ocean City; Paul “Speedy” Tracey, liquor and wine consultant for OPICI Wine Distribution; and Mike Ciorrocco, divi-
sion manager of the Universal Mortgage and Finance Company. Queen nominees include Christina Fohner, an attorney with the Child Advocacy Project of the Eastern Shore (CAPES); Shelley Leach, owner of Pete’s Cycles in Baltimore; Kelsey Hickey, president of the Believe In Tomorrow chapter of Phi Mu Sorority at Salisbury University; Kaitlind Meeks of Delaware Elevator; and Chelsey Chmelik, a server at Hooters and Seacrets. “We are very excited,” Littleton said. “Everyone is going to have a good time and the court members worked hard.” Prom Night is a fundraiser to help
raise money for Children’s House by the Sea on 66th Street. The man and woman who raises the most money will be named king and queen of Prom Night. The Believe in Tomorrow Ocean City facility is open year-round to provide a free getaway to the beach for critically ill children and their families whenever they may need to escape the stresses of their child’s illness. To learn more about Believe in Tomorrow’s House by the Sea, visit http://believeintomorrow.org/programs/by-the-sea. To donate to the prom court nominees, visit http://believeintomorrow.donorpages.com/OCPromNight.
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Local birds topic of program (Feb. 19, 2016) Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), the Friends Group of Assateague Island National Seashore (ASIS), will host “Birds of Assateague and the Coastal Bays: 25 years of science and conservation,” this Saturday. Coffee and refreshments will be served at 10:30 a.m. prior to the program which begins at 11 a.m. Assateague and the coastal bays are Maryland’s mecca for birds. More
species of birds have been observed in Worcester County than any other Maryland county. From Peregrine Falcons to Ipswich Sparrows, research and monitoring conducted on Assateague or in the coastal bays is influencing what is known about birds and how resource managers approach bird conservation. The program is presented by Dave Brinker, a regional ecologist with the See PROGRAM Page 43
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Wor. County Humane Society receives grant (Feb. 19, 2016) Worcester County Humane Society has been awarded a grant from Grammy-winning country singer/songwriter Miranda Lambert and the MuttNation Foundation. Lambert and her mother, Bev, cofounded MuttNation Foundation 10 years ago as a result of their love of their pets and a desire to help end animal homelessness, neglect, abuse and abandonment and increase adoptions of shelter animals. In 2013, in an effort to lend a financial hand to shelters across America,
MNF created Mutts Across America: 50 States/50 Shelters. Through this campaign, every year, one animal shelter from every state is chosen to receive a minimum of $3,000 to help with the care of the shelter animals. MuttNation Board of Directors and staff spent more than 100 hours sifting through shelters in all 50 states in order to choose those who most closely align with MNF philosophies. This year, Worcester County Humane Society was selected for Maryland. Selection criteria is based on
many elements, including adoption rate, volunteerism, fiscal responsibility and fundraising. “We were surprised and thrilled to receive this gift,” said Kelly Austin, WCHS Board president. “This is not a grant that can be applied for so it feels good that out of all the shelters in Maryland, our little shelter in Worcester County stood out to the MuttNation Foundation. Our staff and volunteers do an amazing job and it’s nice for the shelter to have this recognition mostly due in part to their
hard work.” The Worcester County Humane Society located on 12330 Eagles Nest Road in Berlin, is a private, nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter and operates mainly on donations. The shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Mondays. For more information on becoming a volunteer, call 410-213-0146. Follow the shelter on Facebook and Instagram or visit www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org for updates on available animals and events.
Buckley family’s photo wins Planet Maze competition
(Feb. 19, 2016) Planet Maze concluded its yearlong 20th anniversary celebration by selecting its photo contest grand prize winner. The Buckley family of Millsboro, Del. won an Apple iPad from Comcast Spotlight, and one year of free admission to Planet Maze. The Buckley family’s photo, “Gang of Cousins,” was selected from the many pictured submitted throughout the year. Family patriarch Paul Buckley explained that it was a slight twist of fate that led to the photo even being taken. The family went to Planet Maze to celebrate his son’s birthday party, but his sister’s family couldn’t make it. With free passes given as party favors, they made a return visit – this time with all the cousins. Of course they had a blast and took a lot of photos. While posting the photos on Facebook, he saw the contest information and submitted one “just for fun.” “What a surprise it was to hear we won,” he said. “We had a great time at Planet Maze and are big fans of the laser tag there. We’re already booked
Planet Maze concluded its yearlong 20th anniversary celebration by selecting its photo contest grand prize winner. The Buckley family of Millsboro, Del. won an Apple iPad from Comcast Spotlight, and one year of free admission to Planet Maze. General manager Cathy Kucinski presents the iPad to the Buckley family.
for my daughter’s birthday party in March and are really looking forward to going back.” Planet Maze customers were asked to submit their favorite photos commemorating special moments and memories over the years. In addition to the grand prize, weekly and monthly winners were selected to receive free admission. Everyone who submitted photos received “buy one get one free” coupons.
In May, the owners hosted a party for new and long-time Planet Maze customers and staff to celebrate the monumental occasion. “It’s been such a great year of celebration for Planet Maze,” said owner Jamie Albright. “We’ve loved celebrating this exciting milestone with everyone and seeing all the fun photos from our wonderful customers. We look forward to making more memories in the years to come.”
For 20 years, Planet Maze, an interactive amusement facility located at 33rd Street and Coastal Highway in Ocean City, has provided families with an “out-of-this-world” experience that includes Lost Galaxy Golf, Lasertron laser tag, a climbing wall and maze, arcade, youth and adult parties and team building excursions. For more information or to book an event, contact Planet Maze at 410524-4386.
Discussion focuses on birds of Assateague, coastal bays
FOULTZ HONORED The Republican Women of Worcester County held its monthly meeting on Jan. 28 at the Captain’s Table restaurant on 15th Street in Ocean City. Member Anna Foultz, second from right, was presented a proclamation honoring her 90th birthday and thanking her for her continued service to the community. She is pictured with Pat Schrawder, Mary Pat Carozza and Carol Rose.
Continued from Page 42 Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Natural Heritage Program since 1990. Brinker works on biodiversity conservation, where he specializes in colonial nesting waterbirds and marshbirds, as well as working on freshwater mussels, tiger beetles and odonates. He began bird banding in 1975 and has been banding Northern Sawwhet Owls on Assateague Island since 1991. Brinker has worked with birdrelated issues on Assateague and in the coastal bays since 1975. During the program he will share his perspectives on the history and future of birds and their conservation in
coastal Maryland. This program will take place at the Assateague Island Visitor Center located at 11800 Marsh View Lane, Berlin, Md. 21811. The Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), a 501(c)3 organization, is a Friends Group to benefit Assateague Island National Seashore. AIA financially supports educational, interpretive, scientific and recreational programs. All funds raised by AIA are for the direct benefit of Assateague Island National Seashore. Donations are tax-deductible. For more information, call 443614-3547 at or email outreachAIA@gmail.com.
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Newlyweds Donald and Asiha Dashiell.
Laura and Grant Brown look lovingly into each other's eyes during their first dance.
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Shameka and Alan Johnson are pronounced man and wife.
VALENTINE’S DAY WEDDINGS Five couples were married on Valentine’s Day as a part of Power 101.7’s “Your Shot to Tie the Knot” event. About 35 couples submitted entries and after interviews, five couples were chosen to tie the knot at the Dunes Manor Hotel on 28th Street in Ocean City, Feb. 14. DJ Rated R supplied the music during the reception and J Reed Photography captured the couples’ special day. Harry Reinhart performed the ceremonies.
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Power 101.7’s “Your Shot to Tie the Knot” was a "huge success," according to morning show host, Bill Baker, left. He is pictured with, from left, DJ Rated R, James Smith, Baker’s wife, Tracy, and co-host Jessica Martinez.
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Heather and Allen Norfolk renew their vows.
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Leslie and Heber Johnson enjoy their first dance.
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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. 19 JOSHUA M. FREEMAN VALOR AWARDS LUNCHEON — The Den at Bear Trap
Dunes, 7 Clubhouse Way, Ocean View, Del., noon. Representatives of local towns and public-safety organizations, government officials and the Chamber will gather to honor members of area fire companies and police departments for their work. Info: Lauren Weaver, 302-539-2100, Ext. 118 or www.thequietresorts.com.
DELMARVA WOOL AND FIBER EXPO — Elks
Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Custom finished products and the materials available to create the same product. All vendors have products that are “fiber” related — wool, needles, carders and finished products. Admission costs $3 per day or $5 for the weekend. Info: Susan Childs, 443-235-2926 or schild2@verizon.net.
INDOOR PICKLEBALL CLINIC — Ocean
Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Feb. 19 and 26, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Beginner and advanced players clinic for all ages. This sport combines elements of badminton, tennis and ping-pong. Cost is $10. Pre-registration required: 410-641-7052.
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.
THE ART STUDIO — Pocomoke library,
301 Market St., 3:30 p.m. Children, 8 years and older, will learn how to draw, paint and create with artist Dale Rohl. Supplies limited. RSVP: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-957-0878. 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 —
SAT. Feb. 20 Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Custom finished products and the materials available to create the same product. All vendors have products that are “fiber” related — wool, needles, carders and finished products. Admission costs $3 per day or $5 for the weekend. Info: Susan Childs, 443-235-2926 or schild2@verizon.net.
DELMARVA WOOL AND FIBER EXPO —
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER COOKING CLASS — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235
Ocean Parkway, 2-3:30 p.m. Mothers and daughters are invited to join Ocean Pines Yacht Club Executive Chef Tim Ulrich for an afternoon of bonding, learning and making appetizers and desserts at this class designed just for them. Cost is $40 for Ocean Pines residents and $50 for nonresidents and includes all materials and food. Preregistration is required: 410-641-7052.
DENIM AND DIAMONDS - A COUNTRY CASINO GALA — Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 11242 Race Track Road, Berlin, 6 p.m. to midnight. Featuring music, dancing, blackjack, poker, Texas Hold’em, cash games and live and silent auctions. Tickets cost $45 in advance or $50 at the door. Tickets: www.mostblessedsacramentschool.com. Info: mbscasinonight@gmail.com or 410-208-1600. Powellville United Methodist Church, 35606 Mt. Hermon Road, Powellville, 4 p.m. Spaghetti with homemade sauces, garden salad, breadsticks, beverage and desserts. Eat-in or carry-out. Cost are $9 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-10 and free to those 4 and younger. The Island Boys will be in concert in the sanctuary beginning at 6 p.m. A love offering will be accepted to benefit their ministry. Info: 443-880-8804.
SPAGHETTI DINNER AND HYMN SING —
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN DINNER — New Hope United Methodist
Church, 35815 Woodyard Road, Willards, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Menu includes mashed potatoes, greens, string beans, macaroni and cheese, beets, biscuits, dessert and coffee. Cost is $12 for adults. Carry-outs available. Info: 410543-8244 or 443-235-0251.
‘BIRDS OF ASSATEAGUE AND THE COASTAL BAYS: 25 YEARS OF SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION’ — Assateague Island Visitor
Center, 11800 Marsh View Lane, Berlin. Coffee and refreshments at 10:30 a.m., program begins at 11 a.m. Dave Brinker, a regional ecologist with the Natural Heritage Program since 1990, will share his perspectives on the history and future of birds and their conservation in coastal Maryland. Info: 443-614-3547 or outreachAIA@gmail.com.
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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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 302-537-0964.
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,
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.
LIVE BETTER FIT CLUB — Urban Nectar,
10019 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin. Registration is at 10:15 a.m., workout is 10:30-11:30 a.m. Come workout with the famous trainers you’ve seen on T.V., such as Autumn Calabrese, Shaun T and others. Cost is $5. Take water and a mat (optional). Info: Sandy: 443-340-0988.
SUN. Feb. 21
DELMARVA WOOL AND FIBER EXPO — Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Custom finished products and the materials available to create the same product. All vendors have products that are “fiber” related — wool, needles, carders and finished products. Admission costs $3 per day. Info: Susan Childs, 443-235-2926 or schild2@verizon.net. Berlin Fire Hall, 214 N. Main St., 7:3010:30 a.m. Menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, waffles, biscuits, cereals, coffee, milk and juice. Cost is $9 for adults, $7 for carry outs, $5 for children ages 5-12 years and free to children 4 and younger.
ALL-U-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET —
Ocean Pines South Fire Station, 911 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 1-3 p.m. The Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County will collect non-perishable food, toiletries and paper products to be shared with a local food ministry. Info: 410-641-8553.
COLLECTION FOR FOOD MINISTRY —
2016 PROM FASHION SHOW/LUNCHEON — 28th St. Pit & Pub, 2706 Philadelphia
Ave., Ocean City, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Featuring $6.99 lunch specials and a raffle to win a prom dress and a tux rental. Proceeds to be donated to the Humane Society. Reservations: 410-390-5160.
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. 22
SPAGHETTI DINNER — Denovo’s Tratto-
ria, 11310 Manklin Creek Road, South Gate, Ocean Pines, 5-7:30 p.m. Spaghetti dinner and door prizes. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children in advance or $15 at the door. Sponsored by Star Charities to benefit Girl Scouts. Tickets: 410-641-7667 or 443-235-1019. Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 2:30-5:30 p.m. The Worcester County Election Office will host drop-in demonstrations of Maryland’s new voting machines. Handouts concerning early voting, Election Day and absentee ballot information available. Info: 410-632-1320.
NEW VOTING MACHINE DEMONSTRATION —
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 number system.
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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: 410-641-6876.
LINE DANCING — Urban Nectar, 10019
Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, 7-10 p.m. Lessons and dancing. Cost is $8 per person. BYOB. Info: Sandy, 443-340-0988.
TUES. Feb. 23 YOUNG & RESTLESS ‘CRAZY SCIENCE LAB’ — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St.,
10:30 a.m. Fun and educational science experiments for 3 to 7 year old children. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410641-0650.
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CALENDAR Continued from Page 45 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. 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.
AARP FOUNDATION TAX_AIDE TCE MD —
Berlin group 331, Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5:30-7 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: jeanduck47@gmail.com.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING -
ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE - WOC Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, 5 p.m. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. Info: dillon128@aol.com.
WED. Feb. 24 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SIMPLE SUPPER — Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City, fourth Wednesday of each month, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $7. Cash bar. Info: 410-5247994.
terlibrary.org or 410-524-1818. Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Favorite activities for everyone: board games, puppet-making and shows. Crafts for the children too. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-641-0650.
FAMILY NIGHT ‘OUR FAVORITE THINGS’ —
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP — At-
lantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 78 p.m. The group gathers the fourth Wednesday of each month. Pre-registration is not necessary. Info: Pastoral Care Services, 410-641-9725 or gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org.
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
Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. For 2-5 year old children. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-524-1818.
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.
DENTAL HEALTH MONTH STORY TIME ‘YOUR TEETH’ — Ocean City library,
BAYSIDE BEGINNINGS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Ocean Pines Com-
STORY TIME — Ocean City library, 10003
10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. For 2-5 year old children. Info: www.worces-
munity 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. 25
BREASTFEEDING CLASSES — Hallowell
Conference Center at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, 100 E. Carroll St., Salisbury, 6-8 p.m. Learn the basics of breastfeeding. Mothers are encouraged to bring support members with them. Cost is $40 for mother-to-be and her coach. Pre-registration is required: 410-543-7512, lavern.henry@peninsula.org or www.peninsula.org.
5TH ANNUAL HEALTH CLINIC — DeWees
Hall, St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 302 N. Baltimore Ave., Ocean City. Screenings and annual wellness visits performed by Life Line Screening. Register for your screening and receive a $10 discount: 888-653-6450 or www.LifeLineScreening.com/community-partners. Schedule an annual wellness visit: 866-579-5069 and have your Medicare card ready.
NEW VOTING MACHINE DEMONSTRATION — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell
Road, 2:30-5:30 p.m. The Worcester County Election Office will host drop-in demonstrations of Maryland’s new voting machines. Handouts concerning early voting, Election Day and absentee ballot information available. Info: 410632-1320.
REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WORCESTER COUNTY FEBRUARY LUNCHEON MEETING — Captain’s Table Restaurant, 2 15th St.,
Ocean City. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., meeting begins at 11 a.m. Pat Schrawder will talk about the new voting machines and discuss the process of caucus. Cost of the luncheon is $17. Reservations: Ann Lutz, 410-208-9767 or annlutz@verizon.net.
NAACP MONTHLY MEETING — Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 7 p.m. A representative for Worcester County Board of Elections will demonstrate the new voting machines for the 2016 election. Info: 443-944-6701. STRONG WOMEN IN BUSINESS - NETWORKING LUNCHEON — Ocean City
VALENTINES FOR VETS Students in Wendi Eitel's fourth grade class at Ocean City Elementary made Valentine cards to send to veterans to thank them for their sacrifices and let them know that they are loved, appreciated and not forgotten. Pictured, clockwise, from left, are Derek Tirado-Cano, Parker Intrieri, Alexis Wilkinson and Sofia Finocchiaro.
Chamber of Commerce, 12320 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, noon to 1:15 p.m. Patricia Cleary, small business attorney, will be discussing the do’s and don’ts of small business law. The course is free. Take you own lunch. Pre-registration required: Lisa Twilley, 410-546-1900, ltwilley@marylandcapital.org or www.marylandcapital.org/services/busi ness-education.
AGH THRIFT SHOP 10TH ANNIVERSARY —
AGH Thrift Shop, Berlin Shopping Center, 10452 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, 10 a.m. to noon. Commemoration to take place at 11 a.m. The thrift shop will be offering a 10 percent discount on all purchases throughout the day.
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.
A WEEKEND FOR FAIRIES — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, all day. Fairy coloring sheets, fairy books and fairy homes to make. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-524-1818.
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic
General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 2-3 p.m. Providing physical and emotional support for survivors and caregivers to share personal experiences and challenges. Coping strategies also discussed. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268 or ddenton@atlanticgeneral.org. Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road and at the Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 4 through April 14. No appointments taken. First come, first served using a number system.
AARP FOUNDATION TAX_AIDE TCE MD —
FARMERS’ MARKET — Urban Nectar, 10019
Old Ocean City Boulevard, Berlin, 3-6 p.m. Featuring local in season produce, gluten free and gluten full baked products, eggs, honey, kettle korn, natural pet treats, soaps and more. Info: 410-713-8803.
BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday,
Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, Del., 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410524-0649; or Dianne, 302-541-4642.
CHAIR AEROBICS — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Community Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 1-2 p.m. Free will offering appreciated. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Senior Adult Ministry. Info: 410-524-7474. COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean Pines library, 11107
Cathell Road, 11 a.m. Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. Info: 410-2518163.
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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 / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Our restaurant offers a casual dining atmosphere for families. Best crab cakes in town, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything homemade. Happy hour 3-6 p.m., 6 days a week and early bird 4-6 p.m., daily specials. Closed Mondays. ■ DOUGH ROLLER, South Division Street & Boardwalk, 410-289-3501; 3rd Street & Boardwalk, 410-289-2599; 41st Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-9254; 70th Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-
524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s Favorite Family Restaurant for 35 years! Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Boardwalk Famous Fried Chicken now available at 41st and 70th St locations. Off-season special pricing and online ordering now available at both Coastal Highway locations. Visit our website for more information. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / 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. ■ GENERAL’S KITCHEN, 66th Street (under The Skye Bar), Ocean City 410-723-0477 / $-$$ / VMC-DIS / No reservations required / Open Thursday-Monday, 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Everybody loves breakfast and that is what we are about. House Specialty and The Original House of Creamed Chipped Beef, we make it from scratch and it’s our own recipe. We have it all from juice, cereal, waffles, eggs, corned beef, hash browns, pancakes, bacon, sausage and more. General’s Kitchen #1 Breakfast place in OC. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.weocharborside.com / $$ / 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 / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Chil-
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dren’s menu / Full bar / Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant is proud to serve delicious, beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites. Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 2 a.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ KY WEST BAR & RESTAURANT, 5401 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-664-2836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ky West is becoming the local's fine dining and casual fare destination. Ocean City's best veal chop, the freshest seafood and great pasta dishes. Our experienced chefs deliver the finest in cuisine nightly. Ky West has a fine dining side, as well as a beautiful bar best described as New York funky chic. Whether you chill out on our sofas, hang in the bar, or grab a table, Ky West will provide excellent food & drink for a great dining adventure. ■ MIONE’S PIZZA & ITAILIAN RESTURANT, Route 50 (Tanger Outlets), West Ocean City 410-213-2231 / www.mionesoc.com / $ / V-MCAE-DIS / Beer, wine / Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Come and enjoy family New York style pizza, subs and pasta. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Eat in or carry out. 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. ■ OC WASABI, 33rd Street Plaza, Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-7337 / www.ocwasabi.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / OC’s freshest, steamed sushi and sashimi and Japanese cuisine. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 4-11 p.m. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / 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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Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
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
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
FENWICK HARDWARE
Barista / Cashier
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
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
HELP WANTED
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.
HELP WANTED
Hiring For Year Round
Exp. Bartender, Food Runner and Overnight Prep
Call 302-436-4716 or online www.smittymcgees.com
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.
Come Join Our Winning Team!
Now accepting applications for the following positions! Front Desk Reservations Housekeeping Accounting Admin/Assistant Server Bartender Line Cook Looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. 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
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HELP WANTED
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
Help Wanted - FT/YR Custodial/Light Maintenance Position. Salary negotiable. Submit resumes with references to Mann Properties, 220 16th St., Ocean City, MD 21842. Interviews to be held in March. COMFORT SUITES 12718 Ocean Gateway (Rte. 50) Ocean City, MD (WOC) Now Hiring YR Houseman YR Room Attendants Apply in person
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.
FT/PT Landscape, Lawncare and Irrigation Positions Available Only experienced applicants need to apply. Email Bob@pgmsinc.com or call 443-365-5195, leave message and call will be returned
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.
Hiring Nurses - RN’s & LPN’s
All shifts. Please stop by to fill out an applications or fax your resume to 410-641-0328. No phone calls, please. Come and find out why we are the area’s only CMS 5-Star rated skilled nursing facility.
SALES
HOMEWORKS CARPET ONE is a member of America’s largest flooring retail group. We are interviewing for a yearround sales position. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively & have a flair for color and design. Prior sales experience will be a plus. 5 day work week to include weekends. Position pays a salary during learning period then converts to salary plus commission. Call Buddy to schedule an interview. 410-524-1800 HOMEWORKS CARPET ONE 85th & Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, MD
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
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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
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. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!
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
HELP WANTED
Administrative/Clerical Position - Good customer service and phone skills, efficient and accurate. Sales experience helpful. Computer experience a must. Full-time position plus benefits. Please send resume to P.O. Box 3500, Ocean City, MD 21843 or email resume to ocmdhiring@gmail.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.
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Make every day a vacation in this 1-bedroom beach retreat. This is the LOWEST COST of ownership in Ocean City with no condo fees or ground rent. The monthly fee of $105.00 pays for the taxes, water/sewer, trash pickup, grass cutting, pool and park maintenance and management. Can you picture yourself having your morning coffee on the beach or going for a long walk? Located in a terrific neighborhood one block from the ocean with a POOL. The nice yard is perfect for cookouts and creating memories in a home you’ll love. Now don’t wait.
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PUBLIC NOTICES Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 107 WINDJAMMER RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Richard Dennis King, dated April 21, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4126, folio 288 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MARCH 4, 2016 AT 3:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Tax ID #03-047741 and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $24,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a re-
fund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 16707. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-2/18/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12423 W. TORQUAY RD. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Janet P. Betz, dated July 14, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4755, folio 432 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 MARCH 7, 2016 AT 3:47 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 $33,000 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 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 #14-603738) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-2/18/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 3 145TH ST., UNIT #301 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from David E. Lucas and Marianne B. Lucas, dated July 14, 2006 and
recorded in Liber 4747, folio 9 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 MARCH 7, 2016 AT 3:48 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and described as Unit Number 301 in the “Pebble Beach Condominium” 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 $35,000 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 9.775% 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 posses-
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PUBLIC NOTICES sion of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #15-614271) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-2/18/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 101 BERWYCK CIR. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Dianne Y. Matthews a/k/a Dianne Matthews and Kelford Matthews, Sr., dated July 26, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4761, folio 333 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 MARCH 7, 2016 AT 3:49 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 $13,000 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 6.75% 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 #2011-16124) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-2/18/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 10253 HARRISON RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Jacqueline Tindley, dated September 25, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4816, folio 235 among the Land Records of Worcester 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 MARCH 7, 2016 AT 3:50 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 $5,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 6.375% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #15-614460) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-2/18/3t _________________________________ 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. 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
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 _________________________________ Buonassissi, Henning & Lash, P.C. 1861 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 300 Reston, Virginia 20190 (703) 796-1341
TRUSTEE’S SALE 703 Twin Tree Road Ocean City, MD 21842 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated January 26, 2007 and recorded February 2, 2007 in Liber SVH 4863, folio 589, among the Worcester County land records, the undersigned Substitute Trustees, any of whom may act, will offer for sale at public auction on March 7, 2016, at 3:40 PM, at the front of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, the following property: ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforementioned Deed of Trust. TAX ID: 10-178533 The property and improvements will be sold in “as is” physical condition without warranty of any kind and subject to all conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder’s deposit of $19,500.00 by cashier’s/certified check required at
time of sale except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss on purchaser from date and time of auction. The balance of the purchase price together with interest thereon at 7.50% per annum from date of sale to receipt of purchase price by Trustees must be paid by cashier’s check within 10 days after final ratification of sale. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. All real estate taxes and other public charges and/or assessments to be adjusted as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. If applicable, any condominium and/or homeowners association dues and assessments that may become due after the date of sale shall be purchaser’s responsibility. Purchaser shall pay all transfer, documentary and recording taxes/fees and all other settlement costs. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit will be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses and attorney’s fees of both sales. If Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a bankruptcy was filed; a forbearance, repayment or other agreement was entered into; or the loan was reinstated or paid off. In any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. This communication is from a debt collector. (80679) Richard A. Lash, Barry K. Bedford, David A. Rosen, Leonard W. Harrington, Jr., and Robert E. Kelly, Substitute Trustees Auctioneers: Alex Cooper Auctioneers 908 York Road Towson, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-2/18/3t _________________________________
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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 _________________________________ 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. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on
OF CONDOMINIUM UNIT FEBRUARY 22, 2016 AT 3:40 PM 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.
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 _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com
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
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 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 Call: 410-723-6397 ~ Fax: 410-723-6511 or E-mail: legals@oceancitytoday.net
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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 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 an-
nual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2013-37051) 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 _________________________________ 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 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-2/4/3t _________________________________
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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 _________________________________
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 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. 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
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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 _________________________________
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 _________________________________ 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. The report states the amount of sale to be $200,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 _________________________________ 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. Estate of Sylwester W. Dabrowski aka Sylvester W. Dabroski Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C15001173
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 _________________________________ HEATHER E. STANSBURY ESQ AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
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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 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. 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 _________________________________ 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 _________________________________ 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. Timothy E. Huntsberry 734 Ocean Parkway Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C15001364
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 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 _________________________________
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 _________________________________ Alba Law Group, P.A., Attorneys 11350 McCormick Road Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600 Mark S. Devan, et al as Substituted Trustees VS. Dolores B. Maternick Chester Maternick, Sr. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY CASE NO. 23-C-15-001448
NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 11th day of February, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County that the sale of the property being described as the above-mentioned proceeding, known as 12508 Deer Point Circle, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 14th day of March, 2016, provided that a copy of this Notice be inserted in
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
Make HONDA GMC CHEVY N/A PONTIAC EZLO
Model CIVIC N/A S10 BOAT TRL GRAND AM TRAILER
Color GREEN WHITE RED GRAY BLACK STEEL
Style 4S TK PC TL 4D TL
VIN 2HGEJ6679YH600647 2GTEC19X531376222 1GCCS19X6V8102098 N/A 1G2NW52E24C115346 1ZEABJCB02A021281
Mileage 128973 N/A 189700 N/A 166063 N/A
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 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ some newspaper in Worcester County once in each of three successive weeks on or before the 7th day of March, 2016. The Report states the amount of sale to be $333,093.69. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court for Worcester County True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/18/3t _________________________________
7th day of March, 2016. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $154,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/18/3t _________________________________
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NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 11th day of February, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 101 Burley Street, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 14th day of March, 2016, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the
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1. Call to Order 2. Agenda Adoption 3. Approval of Minutes: February 3, 2016 4. Deborah Nicolle- 14 Broad Street, Una Bella Salute Case # 3-2-16-7- Signage 5. Justine Zegna – 104 Pitts Street, Blacksmith - Case # 3-2-16-8 Signage 6. 21 Jefferson StreetCase # 3-2-16-9 - Demolition / Elevations for new building 7. Comments from the Public 8. Comments from Staff 9. Comments from the Commissioners 10. Comments from the Chairman 11. Adjournment Any persons having questions about the above-referenced meeting or any persons needing special accommodations should contact Dave Engelhart at 410-641-4143. Written materials in alternate formats for persons with disabilities are made available upon request. TTY users dial 7-1-1 in the State of Maryland or 1-800-735-2258 outside Maryland. OCD-2/18/1t _________________________________
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. 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
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 _________________________________
1. Approval of Minutes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 5th, 2015 2. A request by Austin Purnell for an apartment to be placed on top of warehouse, 30x 40 unit 4 within the M-1 Light Industrial District. Applicant: Austin Purnell Any questions regarding the above agenda items shall be directed to the Berlin Department of Planning and Zoning at 410-641-4143. Any persons having questions about the above-referenced meeting or any persons needing special accommodations should contact Dave Engelhart at 410-641-4143. Written materials in alternate formats for persons with disabilities are made available upon request. TTY users dial 7-1-1 in the State of Maryland or 1-800-735-2258 outside Maryland. OCD-2/18/1t _________________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of Berlin Board of Appeals Pursuant to the requirements of §108-191 of the Code of the Town of Berlin, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals in the Mayor and Council Chambers of Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, Maryland on WEDNESDAY, March 2, 2016 6:30 PM
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Commentary
Creating median barrier better than alternative
People don’t like change, especially when it involves something to which they have become accustomed over the course of many years. That’s one of the reasons the proposed midtown median barrier, or fence, has engendered a fair amount of criticism. No matter how good or bad, effective or ineffective it might be, its biggest problem is it’s different. Still, the debate over this project is minor as compared to the argument that preceded it decades ago, when in the late 1980s something that’s now ignored or accepted, and perhaps even embraced was first suggested — the medians themselves. The reason for their proposal was to control the increasing amount of traffic more efficiently by eliminating the vehicular free-for-all that was developing. That idea didn’t just elicit strong criticism, it drew howls of protest from virtually every segment of the resort community. Some businesses on Coastal Highway railed against the idea because it would prevent motorists from making U-turns to get to their shops. Also at issue was the height of the medians. A considerable amount of discussion was devoted to how high would be too high for a fire truck to drive over the strip to get to an emergency on the opposite side of the highway. And too, there was some argument that separating the highway would make the main drag look, well, different. Not much was mentioned at the time about the possibility of pedestrians using these strips as safe zones as they attempted to run across the highway, which brings us back to the present argument. So far, the median barrier is the least objectionable method of discouraging — not preventing — people from walking out in traffic. Some people are going to try just because of the challenge. But previous options included installing tall fences along the sidewalk, thus giving the area the ambience of a correctional facility. While people may disagree with the appearance of the current proposal, the real issue before the council and the public is simpler — do something or do nothing? People getting run over is not a tradition that Ocean City needs to maintain, so if doing something is the way to go, and there is no aesthetically perfect way to do it, the obvious choice is to support the least objectionable plan on the table.
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Congratulations to award recipients
Editor, As a member of the Ocean City Paramedics Foundation (OCPF), it was my honor to be invited to the recent Ocean City Fire Department third annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony at the 66th Street Holiday Inn. Deputy Chief Chuck Barton said in his opening remarks, “Our members go above and beyond the call of duty to make our department consistently the best…” It’s a family event and you could feel the pride for these men and women as the gathered clapped and cheered for the award winners. Of course, you could say that all who wear the uniform are winners. As a member of the OCPF, I was especially proud to watch as Lt. Nicholas L. Kinhart received the award as Fire/EMS Paramedic of the Year. We on the board are pleased to be able to assist our paramedics. We like to
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say that we are serving those who serve us (residents and visitors alike). It was heartening to see our elected officials present proclamations for the men and women who daily go to work not really knowing what to expect. Chief Barton commented that “those in fire service don’t do it for the recognition.” But I’ve got to tell you it felt good to give them just that. Congratulations to all. I look forward to next year. Nancy L. Howard Secretary, OCPF
Keeping waterways free of animal waste
Editor, After reading “New stink arises from chicken poop” by Brian Gilliland, I want to emphasize the importance of keeping animal waste out of our state’s waterways. The current course of the agribusinesses will ruin the Chesapeake Bay and change
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the landscape of the whole state. We need to stop the development of algae blooms and dead zones in the bay while we still have the chance. I agree with Brian in that the ability for companies to forgo responsibility for their waste is a loophole. The Poultry Litter Management Act will close this loophole and make the obvious solution to this mounting pollution problem a reality. The farmers are tasked with enough responsibilities, it is a shame that they can be fined or shut down due to improper disposal, while the billion-dollar companies cash in on their chickens. The Poultry Litter Management Act is important legislation and has a broader impact than those involved in the poultry industry. I urge everyone to support the Poultry Litter Management Act not only for the betterment of the state but for the sake of their health. Dana Harriman College Park Md.
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PUBLIC EYE
Insectual bias
By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher Yet another instance of insensitivity toward people’s origins took place this week, when county officials discussed a program to deal with a certain species of insect. I am referring, of course, to an undertaking to provide protection of forested lands from “gypsy moths.” In that the word “gypsy” is considered insulting by a particular segment of society, a name change is in order. A more respectful label for these creatures, whose caterpillar larvae can go through a stand of trees like Howdy Doody through a wood chipper, would be the “People of Romani (or Northern India) Ancestry Moth.” This also might present problems, however, considering our propensity for reducing long titles to acronyms, which would give us, instead of the “People of Romani (or Northern India) Ancestry Moth,” the PORNIA Moth. The thing is, typing “pornia” into your Internet browser will take you to places you might not want to go, none of which involve moths … that I’ve found so far. It also should be pointed out that many notable people have Romani backgrounds and definitely are not moth-like in any way. This would include Salma Hayek, whom I would call whatever she wanted. I also suspect that with or without a
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Romani background, Ms. Hayek would have no problem predicting my future, beginning with, “You haven’t got a chance.” Also having a Romani background was Mother Teresa, whom I would not call because she's been deceased for 19 years, therefore making the possibility of her answering less than likely. On the other hand, if she did answer, that would be unsettling, not to mention leading to one hell of a heavenly firmament of a phone bill. Because the name “Pornia” might lead to some Internet issues among young researchers – “Mommy is that a moth?” “Aiieeeeeeeeee!” – we should instead come up with something that reflects the actual circumstances of how these pests came to this country. They were brought here in the 1800s by transplanted Frenchman Etienne Leopold Trouvelot, who took them to his Boston home in an attempt to create silk more quickly by intermingling their larva with silkworms. Really. Naturally, some of them got away and they’ve been chewing their way through the woods ever since. But calling them gypsy moths is just wrong and referring to them as Etienne Leopold Trouvelot Moths is cumbersome, so what I propose is that we do away with this disgrace and give credit where credit is due. “Stupid White Guy Moth” has a nice ring to it.
PHOTO COURTESY OF JOE SALAFIA
Legion crash Ocean City police went to the American Legion Hall at 2308 Philadelphia Ave. on Sunday at approximately 11:30 a.m. after this vehicle crashed into the building. Police said one of the two vehicle occupants was taken by Ocean City EMS to Atlantic General Hospital for injuries suffered during the crash. Thus far, the investigation indicates the driver swerved to avoid another vehicle.
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