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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (March 7, 2014) The Town of Ocean City, along with the local Chapter 1917 of the American Association of Retired Persons, will be sponsoring a town hall-style meeting Wednesday, March 12, to address issues relating to the installation of so-called “smart meters” in the resort area. Incidentally, the Maryland Public Service Commission announced last week that it had approved a permanent opt-out of the smart meter upgrade – but also authorized utility companies to levy an additional fee for those who decline to switch. Delmarva Power and Light could charge area customers an up-front $75 fee, and $17 per month after that, to optout of smart meter installation. The March 12 meeting will begin at 11 a.m. at the Ocean City Senior Center, located on 41st Street next to the convention center. Speaking at the event will be Jim Smith, DP&L’s Public Affairs Manager, as well as Jonathan Libber, President of Maryland Smart Meter Awareness. Both Smith and Libber will give presentations of roughly 20 minutes each, followed by audience questions via microphone or submitted on question cards to be provided. Chapter 1917 President Chris Norris will moderate. “We didn’t want it to be a debate, more of a town hall See SMART Page 4

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MSA testing gets extension Exams pushed back following two more snow day closures

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (March 7, 2014) The Maryland State Department of Education is extending the window for Maryland School Assessment (MSA) testing following another snowstorm that closed local schools Monday and Tuesday. The original MSA reading and mathematics testing on paper started last Monday, March 3, and was slated to end Wednesday, March 12. That window now runs through Friday, March 14.

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Public schools in the state give the benchmark tests to students in grades 3-8 over four days, selected by local school districts. Worcester County Public Schools had planned to give the tests March 7-12, but has actually bumped them up a day to March 6-11, said Coordinator of Public Relations and Special Programs for the schools Barbara Witherow. “It’s not optimal because it takes away from our instructional time,” Witherow said of the school closings, which included Monday and Tuesday of this week. “What you have is only one day of instruction before the tests start.”

So far, Worcester schools have seen eight inclement weather closings this year. “We wish we didn’t have them, but we can’t be bringing kids in to school when the roads aren’t safe,” Witherow said. The snow has already impacted end-of-semester exams for the county’s high school students, who were scheduled to take the tests Jan. 23-24, both days the schools closed for snow. The closings have surpassed the three snow days built into the 2013-2014 school calendar, meaning the school year will end later than the original date of June 12. See MSA Page 5

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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (March 7, 2014) While Six Flags appears to riding the gravy train – or gravy roller coaster, as it were – through the state’s minimum wage hike, Ocean City businesses stand to get hit full-on with the goose of increased labor costs. Maryland’s House of Delegates is poised to pass a final reading today of a bill that will raise the state’s minimum wage incrementally over the next two years to $10.10 by 2016, a mandate many local businesses have feared. However, a provision of Governor Martin O’Malley’s original proposal, which would raise the margin for tipped workers from 50 to 70 percent of the minimum wage, was axed by the House Economic Matters Committee on Tuesday. As it stands of press time, the House bill will keep tipped workers’ minimum at half of the current federal minimum of $7.25, meaning a wage of $3.63 for most servers and bartenders who make up a large portion of the resort workforce. But a wholesale exemption for all seasonal workers was shot down on the floor of the House Wednesday morning during the bill’s second reading. “We fought this morning quite a bit,” said Delegate Mike McDermott (R-38B), who sought a provision that would exempt anyone working in the Town of Ocean City See MINIMUM Page 4 We Service All HVAC Brands

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Eatery’s open-air areas restricted Yellow Submarine gets liquor license with certain limitations due to noise

By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (March 7, 2014) A restaurant and bar under construction at 58th Street will have limited hours on its open air second floor and on its first floor deck because of neighbors’ concerns about noise. The Board of License Commissioners granted a seven-day beer, wine and liquor license for the Yellow Submarine, but stipulated that sales of food and alcohol must cease at 10 p.m. in the open-air areas. The enclosed first floor area will not have those restrictions. Attorney Joe Moore, representing applicant Kevin Myers, the general manager of Fager’s Island who owns one-third of the Yellow Submarine, said Myers had tried to respond to the concerns of owners of units at the Oasis condominium and his staff would keep patrons from parking at the Oasis parking lot, but they were unappeased. John Fager, two-thirds owner of the new business, said he had been in touch with Oasis residents since the conception of the Yellow Submarine. “We have tried to answer every

one of their concerns,” Fager told the concerned” about the open roof-top board. “We’ve tried to compromise.” bar. They added landscaping, a solid “We’d be greatly indebted to you block wall at the trash container and for protecting the value of our propa fence to hide air conditioning units. erties,” Helfrich told the board. “We have tried to mitigate con- “We’ll live happily ever after.” cerns and will continue,” Fager said. The open-air portions of the YelThis is our way of improving the low Submarine would have at least as neighborhood.” much impact as the former open-air That neighrooftop bar at the Skye borhood, he Bar above Galaxy 66, “We have tried to mitigate said, is a comwhich led to noise vioconcerns and will continue. mercial one lations and the ire of with a lot of nearby condominium This is our way of improving foot traffic. owners who were sucthe neighborhood” Many people cessful in getting the John Fager live in the area Board of License Comand walk to missioners to take Fager’s Island, away its entertainment where the business could be full at 11 privileges. The owners responded by p.m., but the parking lot could be closing in the area. half-empty. Tom Edwards, another Oasis unit John Palmerini, a Oasis unit owner, said the noise from the proposed owner, was concerned about park- open-air areas would be unbearable. ing for the Yellow Submarine and “We won’t be able to open up our said Fager’s Island employees had windows at all,” Edwards said. parked in his parking space more Moore said Myers and Fager had than once. done “everything humanly possible” “I couldn’t use my own spot,” to assuage the unit owners’ concerns Palmerini said. “It’s going to happen except for one thing. “And that is not all over again.” being there,” he said. He also said Fager’s Island cus“What we’re hearing is, ‘Don’t put tomers walk beneath the Oasis, caus- this in my backyard,’“ Moore said. ing noise and disturbing Oasis unit The board sided with the unit owners. owners and declared that food and Oasis unit owner Michael Helfrich alcohol service must cease in the said he and others were “significantly open-air areas at 10 p.m.

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Continued from Page 1 George’s County. for 120 days or less per year, and keep “The reasons they did it for Six them at the current federal $7.25. Flags are the same reasons I wanted “Some of the bill makes provision to do it for Ocean City,” McDermott for certain amusement facilities in said. “They said Six Flags was seathe state, so it will cover some things sonal workers who were young and here like Jolly not providRoger or ing for a “Some of the bill makes provision for Trimper’s,” Mcfamily, and I certain amusement facilities in the Dermott said. said ‘I just Amusement want you to state, so it will cover some things facilities have do the same here like Jolly Roger or Trimper’s” been exempt thing for Delegate Mike McDermott since Maryland Ocean City (R-38B) last established as you’re a state-level doing for the minimum wage, and would remain so people in your own back yard.’” in the current update. Yet the new bill But with metro-area delegates also expands the exemption to some sympathetic to Six Flags controlling specific businesses who had lobbied the House’s Democratic majority, the state hard against an increase, McDermott said he had little clout on such as Six Flags America in Prince the matter.

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Continued from Page 1 meeting where people can have their questions answered and concerns addressed,” Norris said. Smart meter implementation has become topic of contention nationwide over the past few years. Many utility companies, including Delmarva Power, have begun replacing analog meters with digital, wirelesslylinked smart meters. These will eliminate the need for meter reading personnel, as well as allow both the utility and the customer to monitor usage via a real-time program, presumably online. Power companies will also be able to re-route power flow during times of peak usage - although Delmarva Power has stressed that this will not make a discernible difference to customers, but will make the grid far more efficient and lower customers’ bills. However, concerns have arisen regarding how accessible customer’s personal data will be via the meters – and the possibility of hacking or some other kind of electronic breach. Further, Libber’s group and others have expressed concern that the meters give off a certain amount of electromagnetic radiation, not unlike cell phones and power stations, but to an extent that further inquiry into public health effects should be done. In 2012, the PSC - which regulates all utilities in Maryland – mandated that customers be allowed to defer implementation of the meters while the technology was under review. Amidst continuing controversy, the PSC announced last week that it would allow permanent opt-outs. But the state’s utility companies also requested the right to levy a fee for those properties that would be less efficient, as well as incurring additional personnel costs, as a result of keeping analog meters. An up-front charge as well as a monthly fee was approved for all four of the state’s major energy providers. Locally, a number of complaints – including from city council members – have been fielded in regards to the meters. City leaders have alleged that DP&L’s contractors have not given proper notice to residents before changing their meters, and have cited unclear charges appearing on electricity bills since installation.

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Some area candidates file late for elections No competition in at least two County Commissioner races after deadlines met

By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (March 7, 2014) Some candidates are assured of winning their elections for Worcester County Commissioner because of the lack of competition, but other candidates will have more competition because of last minute filings on Tuesday, the deadline to file for office in the Worcester County 2014 gubernatorial primary election. Worcester County Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw, a Republican from Pocomoke, will retain his seat representing District 1 because no one filed to run against him. In District 2, the minority-majority

district now held by James Purnell, who is retiring from public office, Lorraine Purnell-Ayres, a Republican from Snow Hill, filed Tuesday to run against Diana Purnell, a Democrat who lives near Berlin. The election for District 3 pits firefighter/paramedic Mike Maykrantz, a Democrat, against Bud Church, owner of Bud Joseph Mitrecic Church Coldwell Banker Real Estate, who is a Republican and president of the Worcester County Commissioners for the fourth consecutive year. Both men live in West Ocean City and are active in the West Ocean City Association. County Commissioner Virgil Shockley, a Democrat from Snow Hill, will

MSA testing impacted by two additional snow closures Continued from Page 1 The last day is still up in the air, though, as more snow or waivers for some snow days could push it forward or back. For example, Worcester schools have changed a scheduled vacation day on April 17 to a half-day to recoup class time. In cases where the State High Administration or Maryland State Police declared a state of emergency, the Maryland superintendent of schools could ask for a waiver for those snow day, too. “It makes it challenging all the way around,” Witherow said. “We want our kids to be in school and we want them to be learning. Unfortunately these inclement weather days interrupt our instruction.”

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The changes to paper MSA testing do not affect online MSA testing, which runs March 3-21. The MSA science test will stay on schedule for March 24 through April 11. With the first year of the Common Core State Standards in full swing in Maryland schools, pilot tests for a new standardized test will begin this spring. The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) tests will replace the MSA in the 2014-2015 school year. Field tests for the PARCC assessments remain on schedule this spring, March 24 through April 11. Students taking a PARCC pilot will not have to take the corresponding MSA.

have no competition in the primary the African Development Foundation, election to represent District 4, but four is the sole Democrat. On the Republipeople are vying to be his Republican can side are Courier publisher Chip competition. Molly Hilligoss of Snow Bertino, head of hotel security Ray Hill, owner of Beach to Bay Publishing, Unger and Grant Helvey, chairman of filed Tuesday to the Worcester County join Kathryn Joseph Mitrecic, a Republican, Tea Party. Danko-Lord, coIn District 6, which owner of Costa has no competition in his bid includes Bishopville Ventosa Winery to be the county commissioner and part of Ocean in Whaleyville Pines, Commissioner representing Ocean City. Madison Bunting, forand Ted Elder, a Whaleyville resimer owner of a surveydent who is president of the Worcester ing business, is challenged by Linda County Bus Contractors Association, in Busick, the former commissioner who the Republican primary. lost to Bunting in the last election. Both In District 5, the Ocean Pines dis- are Republicans. trict, four people filed for the seat now Joseph Mitrecic, a Republican, has held by Commissioner Judy Boggs, no competition in his bid to be the who is retiring. Tom Wilson, a retiree county commissioner representing whose career in the federal government Ocean City. He will take the place of reincluded being the executive officer of tiring Louise Gulyas.

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SHA continuing pedestrian improvements State hopes to have traffic signals between 41st and 85th streets on system

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (March 7, 2014) The State Highway Administration is still hoping to have a full slate of safety improvements in the resort done before Memorial Day, despite some delays due to this year’s unusually high snowfall. “This weather has not been conducive to anything, but we are still on schedule,” said SHA representative Dave Buck this week. “This extreme cold has been difficult.” As many motorists have noticed, the SHA has already begun the installation of a pedestrian-only intersection just north of 54th Street.

“By the end of next week we’ll have all of the underground work done, which is basically all the foundation and conduits,” Buck said. “The pole itself had to be special ordered, and we’re expecting that in by the end of next week as well.” Identical to the signal just north of 49th Street, the new intersection will not just be a crosswalk, but will have overhead traffic signal that will stop traffic on Coastal Highway, allowing pedestrians to cross east-west just as if they were vehicles at a regular intersection. Following the high number of pedestrian collisions in the summer of 2012, the SHA conducted a traffic study along what it identified as the resort’s most dangerous corridor, from the Convention Center to the Route 90 Bridge.

The study noted particular risk between 52nd and 56th Streets, the longest stretch in the resort without a traffic signal. Further, Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grille, a summertime hotspot, is located directly in the middle at 54th Street. “The light will activate only when someone hits a button, either on the Macky’s side or on the ocean side,” Buck said. “We’re hoping to have it turned on and functional by the end of April.” The SHA has also been removing the depressed areas of median and wooden bollards found at certain points along Costal Highway. When originally designed, the depressions were intended as crossing points for beach equipment-laden pedestrians, with the wood-covered concrete posts as protection.

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With the massive increase of traffic in past decades, however, they are now seen as hazardous and encouraging unsafe pedestrian behavior. Further, the SHA plans to construct “bump-outs” along part of the stateowned portion of Baltimore Avenue, roughly between 9th and 15th Streets. These essentially extend the sidewalk out past the parking lane and into the crosswalk, making pedestrians more noticeable to motorists without them having to step out into the roadway. “They will not require any reduction of street parking,” Buck said. “It’s really more of a visual thing for the motorists.” Buck also noted that the state hopes to have the traffic signals between 41st and 85th Streets back onto the larger traffic control system by mid-April. The signals in the area where Delmarva Power is currently replacing utility poles were disconnected for the work. “Right now, those signals are on what we call ‘time of day’ mode,” Buck said. “They’re not responding to traffic, they’re just on a timer. If someone comes up on the side street, it doesn’t recognize the vehicle is there because it’s not hooked into the system.” “We have a contractor scheduled to come in who will re-connect that whole stretch, and make sure the traffic pattern is back in place,” Buck said.

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Telemedicine part of AGH future By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (March 7, 2014) Future plans for Atlantic General Hospital include purchasing property in West Ocean City to provide additional specialty and primary care services in the growing area, adding a pharmacy inside the hospital so patients can fill

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In February, hospital personnel permitted the media to watch as a neurological pediatric specialist at the Kennedy Kreiger Institute in Baltimore evaluated a 2-year-old Berlin boy while he was in an AGH examining room. The use of telemedicine makes it possible to diagnosis longdistance and saves families time and money because they do not have to travel to Baltimore. Telemedicine will make it possible to evaluate patients in a nursing home in Pocomoke or elsewhere and allow the patient to remain there instead of taking an ambulance ride to AGH. Part of the hospital’s goal is to diagnose and treat patients without the need for them to be admitted or to go to the emergency room. Another goal is to reduce the amount of illness in the community through education, free flu shots and similar programs. They are starting educational programs at an early age. Secondgraders at Ocean City Elementary School recently started participating in the hospital’s new health literacy program. Plans call for expanding that program to other second graders in the county and then to other age groups. Franklin said they are becoming more efficient at what they do. That efficiency leads to improved health for citizens and reduced hospital stays. To provide its myriad of services, the hospital employs 600 local residents year round. Its payroll is more than $38 million. “AGH has taken major steps and advanced the facilities and capabilities in the past five or six years and continues to do it,” said Bud Church, president of the Worcester County Commissioners. “We applaud you for that. We proud to have you here.” The hospital’s complete report may be viewed online at www.atlanticgeneral.org. Click on About Us.

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Man gets prison time for acts of immigration fraud Gasim Manafov of Ocean City sentenced to 18 mos.

(March 7, 2014) U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Gasim Manafov, age 36, of Ocean City and Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday to 18 months in prison followed by a year of supervised release for conspiring to commit immigration fraud. The sentence was announced by U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge William Winter of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations; and Chief James W. Johnson of the Baltimore County Police Department. “Benefit fraud poses a severe threat to national security and public safety, because it creates a vulnerability that may enable terrorists, criminals, and illegal aliens to gain entry to and remain in the United States under a guise of legitimacy,” said HSI Ocean City Resident Agent in Charge, Francis J. McGarvey. “HSI will work with our partners at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in an effort to maintain the integrity of the immigration system by vigorously investigating and prosecuting individuals like Gasim Manafov, who try to exploit the asylum process.” According to his plea agreement, from 2007-2012, Manafov conspired with others in assisting approximately 70 individuals in fraudulently applying for asylum benefits. Manafov gave the individuals fake stories to describe how the applicant’s family was purportedly hurt or killed due to political or ethnic affiliation. He provided fake foreign documents to prove these stories. Manafov prepared the applicants for interviews with officials, and attended the interviews. He also referred an applicant to a co-conspirator knowing that they would engage in a fraudulent marriage for immigration purposes, suggested that the applicant apply for immigration benefits in the Miami U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office to avoid the scrutiny he knew he was under in the Baltimore USCIS office, and coached the applicant on how to lie to officials interviewing her. Manafov obtained $210,000 from the individuals fraudulently applying for asylum benefits. Two other conspirators previously pleaded guilty to their roles in the conspiracy and were sentenced to one and three months in prison, respectively.

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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (March 7, 2014) The Ocean City Council discussed the following matters at its Feb. 25 session:

Sports purchases Council approved a $21,000 outlay, to be taken from the allocation budget of the city’s Tourism Advisory Board, to fund equipment needed for upcoming softball and baseball tournaments. The tournaments are being organized by long-time local sports promoter Robert “Moose” Holland, who is now a vice president with the United States Specialty Sports Association, the county’s leading organization for youth baseball and softball. However, Holland would need to use temporary mounds and fencing in order to make the fields at Northside Park meet the needs of his events. Councilwoman Margaret Pillas asked why the expenditure was not part of the city’s recreation budget. “The materials here are for a private sports tournament,” said city Recreation and Parks Director Tom Shuster. “This is an investment in something we wouldn’t normally do and would benefit the promoter.” The expenditure was selected for funding by TAB, Councilman Joe Mitrecic noted, because “this tournament turns into additional room nights and restaurant visits.”

Auditing contract The city will be extending its contract with SB & Company, the auditor that has vetted the town’s financial statements for the past five years. According to city Finance Administrator Martha Bennett, the firm is offering another three years’ contract with relatively modest increases. Auditing costs for the current fiscal year will be $51,000, $53,000 next year, and $54,000 the year after that. “This is still considerably less than our previous auditing firm offered us at the time we switched five years ago,” Bennett said. “There is value in continuation,” said Councilman Brent Ashley. “We know what they do and they know what we do.”

Boardwalk raffles A new rotation schedule has been drawn up for the Boardwalk booths at Caroline Street, after several organizations which had signed up to participate were unable to do so. “We were unable last year to fill the third slot, but now we can,” said City Clerk Kelly Allmond. The city maintains a rotating schedule of non-profit groups, who can occupy the booths each summer and raffle off a prize to benefit their organization.

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By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (March 7, 2014) The Worcester County Commissioners gave their approval Tuesday for a bill introduced last Thursday in the House of Delegates that would allow applications for privately owned liquor stores in Berlin, Snow Hill and Pocomoke. Later on Tuesday however, Delegate Mike McDermott, one of the bill’s sponsors, said he would be concentrating on an earlier bill, the bill that would extend that privilege only within the town limits of Berlin. And on Wednesday, Pocomoke Mayor Bruce Morrison said he and the council might decide they do not want their town to be part of the bill. During their Feb. 18 meeting, the commissioners voted unanimously to support an amendment to the state code allowing a person to apply for a Class D liquor license so they could sell liquor by the bottle to go in Berlin. Attorney Joe Moore had asked for their approval on behalf of Chris Denny, who would like to add liquor to his inventory of beer and wine at Cheers, at the intersection of Main Street and Old Ocean City Boulevard in that town. The county dispensary, the town’s sole liquor store, had been located within town limits until a few months ago when the county closed it and opened a new, much larger store, Shore Spirits on Route 50 east of Stephen Decatur High School and outside the town’s boundaries. That left Berliners, Moore said, without a convenient place to purchase liquor in the town. Although Shore Spirits is only a half-mile outside Berlin, most people would have to drive farther, because of where they live, to buy their spirits, Moore said. He would have to make a five-mile trip

from his house to Shore Spirits and then back home. Furthermore, he said, the towns of Snow Hill, Pocomoke and Ocean City have liquor stores. Snow Hill and Pocomoke, however, have county liquor stores, but no privately owned liquor stores. House bill 1512, introduced by Delegates Norman Conway and Mike McDermott on Feb. 27, could change that. It would allow people in those towns to apply for a Class D liquor license from the Board of License Commissioners in Snow Hill. To be granted a Class D license to sell liquor to go, the person must show a need for it and must have, or plan to have, a 25-seat bar. In a Feb. 26 letter to Delegate McDermott, Pocomoke City Mayor Bruce Morrison wrote that the he and the council agreed that Pocomoke should be included in the proposed legislation, but he wrote that it was their understanding of the bill that they would be able to decide if a need existed for additional liquor outlets before any such license would be issued within the corporate limits of the town. Mayor Morrison was incorrect in that assumption. It is up to the Board of License Commissioners to decide whether a need exists for a liquor license. Late Tuesday afternoon, Delegate McDermott said he had spoken with Mayor Morrison over the weekend and advised him of the current law and how Pocomoke would not have any more or less control than they do under current law. The licensing issues are only in the purview of the county, he told Morrison. McDermott told Ocean City Today that he would be concentrating on his separate bill, House Bill 1535, that only includes Berlin, for the time being. “There are other areas in the county along with the two municipalities where changes could be made and the matter deserves closer scrutiny,” McDermott wrote in an e-mail.

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Also good time for smoke detector battery changing

(March 7, 2014) In anticipation of daylight saving time, beginning in the early morning hours of March 9, the State Fire Marshal is urging Marylanders to “Change Your Clock – Change Your Battery” in both smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in their homes. Recognizing that working smoke alarms and CO detectors double a family’s chance of surviving a home fire and/or unsafe carbon monoxide levels, the State Fire Marshal says Daylight Savings Time is a great opportunity for families to change the batteries. A new Maryland law became effective on July 1, 2013 involving “battery only” smoke alarms used in residential properties. When these “battery only” smoke alarms have reached their 10-year life span, they need to be replaced with new long-life sealed lithium battery smoke alarms with silence/hush button features. The silence/hush button feature temporarily disables the alarm so the occupant can ventilate the space from mild smoke conditions typically created during some cooking operations. The use of these alarms eliminates the need to replace the batteries during the 10-year life of the alarm. The new law also requires homeowners to ensure they have a smoke alarm installed on each floor and in each sleeping area, per National Fire Protection Association recommendations. If your property is protected with 120 volt electric smoke alarms, they also should be replaced every 10 years with new 120 volt smoke alarms with battery back-up to ensure proper and timely operation in the event of a fire. Along with working smoke alarms and CO detectors, home escape plans are another way Marylanders can avoid injury or death in their homes. By identifying at least two different escape routes, families can practice the plan together – before an emergency strikes. Practicing the plan helps educate younger children to the danger of hazardous situations and the importance of recognizing that the sound of a smoke alarm or CO detector signals a potential hazard in the home.

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Assateague Island tourism brings in more than $86M Spending by visitors boom to area economy; keeping well over 1,000 employed (March 7, 2014) A new National Park Service report shows that 2,154,859 visitors to Assateague Island National Seashore in 2012 spent $86,309,300 in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,087 jobs in the local area. “Assateague Island National Seashore is proud to welcome visitors from across the country and around the world,” said Superintendent Debbie Darden. “We are delighted to share the story of this place and the experiences it provides and to use the park as a way to introduce our visitors to this part of the country and all that it offers. National park tourism is a significant driver in the national economy – returning $10 for every $1 invested in the National Park Service - and it’s a big factor in our local economy as well. We appreciate the partnership and support of our neighbors and are glad to be able to give back by helping to sustain local communities.” The peer-reviewed visitor spend-

ing analysis was conducted by U.S. Geological Survey economists Catherine Cullinane Thomas and Christopher Huber and Lynne Koontz for the National Park Service. The report shows $14.7 billion of direct spending by 283 million park visitors in communities within 60 miles of a national park. This spending supported 243,000 jobs nationally, with 201,000 jobs found in these gateway communities, and had a cumulative benefit to the U.S. economy of $26.75 billion. According to the report most visitor spending supports jobs in restaurants, grocery and convenience stores (39 percent), hotels, motels and B&Bs (27 percent), and other amusement and recreation (20 percent). To download the report visit www.nature.nps.gov/socialscience/e conomics.cfm. To learn more about national parks in Maryland and Virginia and how the National Park Service works with Maryland and Virginia communities to help preserve local history, conserve the environment, and provide outdoor recreation, go to www.nps.gov/Maryland and www.nps.gov/Virginia.

Ocean City expands online municipal citizens services Opportunities to apply for business permits, rental licenses made available

March 7, 2014) The Town of Ocean City is continuing to expand the online services offered to our citizens by allowing citizens, contractors and business owners the opportunity to apply for building permits (plumbing, electrical and mechanical) and business or rental licenses online. Beginning March 3, the new online services will be available by visiting the town’s website. Contractors and citizens will now be able to complete the most common steps in the building permit process including applications, payments and scheduling inspections. In addition, the online program will improve access to permit information by allowing citizens and contractors to perform inquiries directly from the Internet. “We are very excited to offer an online option to our property owners and contractors,” said Ocean City Planning and Community Development Director, Matt Margotta. “This will vastly improve the permit process, speed up the scheduling of inspections and will allow users to check the active permit review status. Not only will this service be a large

benefit to our customers, but it should reduce inquiry calls from the public and allow the resources of our building department personnel to be maximized.” Along with the building permits, the new online services option allows for businesses to complete routine tasks associated with business licenses. Citizens can search for licenses, renew licenses and pay for licenses, as well as perform “what if” scenarios to determine the impact of changes on a license. “Having an online service for business and rental licenses is an exciting option to offer our community,” said Michael Sherman, Licensing Inspector for the Town of Ocean City. “This will allow businesses and property owners to renew a license and pay any associated fees directly online. We hope that it will make their life a little bit easier and will be a more effective way to maintain the town’s business and rental licenses.” While there is some limited functionality with the service, the town is confident that the new tools will be an extraordinary benefit to the citizens of Ocean City. For questions or inquiries, citizens should visit www.oceancitymd.gov or e-mail myocpermit@oceancitymd.gov for building permits or myoclicense@oceancitymd.gov for business or rental licenses.

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School board relaxes punishment policies Zero-tolerance to give way to consideration of each new infraction separately

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (March 7, 2014) More than 42,000 Maryland students spent time out of school for suspensions or expulsions in the 2012-2013 school year. In an effort to overhaul longstanding and severe discipline policies, the Maryland state school board passed new regulations this year to relax its zero-tolerance policies. The new guidelines allow school administrators to consider each infraction separately, said Dr. Jerry Wilson, superintendent for Worcester County Public Schools. “This helps to ensure that a consequence reflects the specific infraction rather than a one-size-fits-all approach,” Wilson said. The new measures aim to end imbalanced punishment, which affects boys, blacks and students in special education programs disproportionately. Though Worcester County is low on the list for assigning out-of-school punishments — 3.7 percent of Worcester’s public school students received them last year — the same patterns of exclusionary discipline apply here as at the state level.

During the 2012-2013 school year, 230 public school students in this county received out-of-school suspensions or were expelled, according to a Maryland State Department of Education Report on school exclusions. Half of those students were black — a number that stands in contrast to the overall student body, which is comprised of only 20 percent black students. The same report showed that more than twice as many boys as girls received out-of-school suspensions or were expelled from county schools last year. “The changes help to address issues surrounding equity in how discipline policies are administered in schools,” Wilson said. The Maryland board has issued reports describing the risks of taking children out of the classroom, which range from failing classes to dropping out and even ending up in the criminal justice system later in life. The new code requires school administrations to use long-term suspensions as a last resort reserved for students who pose an imminent threat to others in the classroom or are chronic troublemakers. While many laud the new measures, critics wrote thousands of letters chastising the state for taking school discipline out of local hands.

The Maryland State Education Association, the state’s largest teachers union, said the new rules could lead to more disruptions in the classroom. But, Wilson said, the new guidelines give school officials more discretion in deciding how to punish students.

“Our schools have established and sustained positive learning environments using the current regulations,” Wilson said. “Although the proposed regulations will generate some changes around how we determine appropriate consequences, our safe and orderly learning environments will not change.” Dr. Jerry Wilson, superintendent for Worcester County Public Schools They also provide educational services for suspended and expelled students and promote practices like peer mediation and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), a data-based framework to reduce problems with troublemakers in the classroom, he said. By the start of the 2014-2015

school year, Maryland school districts must tell the State Board of Education how they have changed their policies to reduce long-term suspensions and the disproportionate punishment of some sub-groups of students. Worcester County Public Schools plan to review the new regulations and make fitting changes, Wilson said. On the 2013 annual Parent Survey, almost two-thirds of parents ranked Worcester County schools’ safety and order as “excellent,” with nearly every parent giving the subject at least a positive rating, said school system spokesperson Barbara Witherow. “Our schools have established and sustained positive learning environments using the current regulations,” Wilson said. “Although the proposed regulations will generate some changes around how we determine appropriate consequences, our safe and orderly learning environments will not change.” He noted that the changes to Maryland’s student discipline regulations do not affect federal laws about firearm violations on school property and it continues to be a crime to use a deadly weapon to threaten someone or intend to cause harm. Find the State Department of Education report on school exclusions online at http://bit.ly/1gqZ9jM.

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By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (March 7, 2014) The Worcester County Commissioners discussed the following topics and took the following actions during their Tuesday, March 4, meeting.

Proclamation The commissioners proclaimed the month of March as National Women’s History Month and encouraged citizens to learn more about the accomplishments of the many women who have contributed to the betterment of society. They presented a proclamation to Donna Main, chairwoman of the Worcester County Commission for Women, and Eloise Henry Gordy, cochair of the organization.

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Mosquito control The commissioners approved the proposed mosquito control budget for the upcoming season for $83,940. Public Works Director John Tustin said that although participation was down last year, the program ran smoothly. Collecting the $65 fee per residential household upfront seemed to work well. He recommended that the program remain the same this year.

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Reporter’s notebook: fuel and forgiveness What happens when diesel mistakenly fills my gas tank, and stops car cold

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (March 7, 2014) On Saturday afternoon, I filled my gasoline-powered car up with diesel. This, for the uninitiated, is something you’re not supposed to do. I’d like to say that it was an attempt at some sort of noble, albeit awkwardly misplaced, attempt at experiential journalism – like that time Christopher Hitchens had himself water boarded and wrote about it for Vanity Fair -

but with a level of gravitas more appropriate for motor fuels. However, I did so unknowingly. As it turns out, the West OC Exxon had filled one of their gas lines up with diesel, due to what was later described to me as “an extremely unfortunate human error.” By Monday morning, enough affected people had contacted the paper that our illustrious publisher proposed I investigate and write it up. I told him no investigation would be necessary. Mixing diesel and gasoline is like crossing the streams in Ghostbusters. Everyone knows you’re not supposed to do it in theory, but very few people – even the experts – have first-hand experience of what happens when you do. The short answer is a coughing,

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had been at the station around the same time as me. Ocean Petroleum has kindly paid my $331 repair bill, which constituted towing my car, draining and cleaning the various fuel apparatus, and replacing the fuel filter. Honestly, I’m fine with this. I could probably make some sort of sympathetic case about how not having a car for two days impacted my work or caused me “emotional distress,” and that I should be compensated for it. Truth be told, I did spend most of Sunday in my underpants watching Netflix with my cat, which I told myself was because I had no means of transportation. But let’s be honest – that would’ve happened even if I had a Maserati parked outside. Everyone I’ve told about the mixup has been incredulous. “It can’t be,” they say, “that the guy just put the diesel pipe in the gas hole and no one noticed for at least an hour.” On the contrary, I think that’s exactly what happened. I once brushed my teeth with contact lens cleaner (it’s very salty, if you were wondering) and nearly put toothpaste in my eye because I had done the same morning/evening for so long that I had become mentally and physically anesthetized to it. There’s a certain cognitive dissonance that develops once you’ve done something so many times that the act of doing it becomes completely separated from its purpose. I’m sure the guy, or girl, on the truck that day was underpaid and over-worked like the rest of us, and had probably filled up the tanks the right way so many times that they had forgotten a wrong way existed. So please, Ocean Petroleum, don’t fire whoever was on the truck Saturday. If anything, they need a vacation and a raise.

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High school robotics teams wait to showcase creations Squads Titanium-Wrecks and Beach Bots complete first six-week build season

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (March 7, 2014) Worcester County’s two high school robotics teams officially ended their six-week, intensive build season at midnight on Feb. 18 and are waiting to showcase their creations in regional robotics competitions later this month. Team Titanium-Wrecks and the Beach Bots both completed their robots as part of the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition, an annual, nationwide contest to engage young people in science and technology. This year’s contest, called aerial assist, pits two teams of robots against each other in a challenge in which they throw a two-foot yoga ball into five-foot-high goals as many times as possible during a short match. Each team has three robots, which can pass the ball, block the other team’s shots and score goals. The build is rookie team T-Wrecks’ inaugural jump into the FIRST competition. “We don’t just want to be good this year as a rookie team. We want to be good,” said co-captain Jacob Mast, a junior at Snow Hill High School, “and

I think we’ve really made that happen.” Team T-Wrecks decided to design a defensive robot, meaning its primary goal is block the other team’s shots, rather than make shots them itself. With a height limit of 5 feet, 2 inches, the bot can block shots up to 9 feet in the air thanks to a jointed arm. It also teeters, enabling it to maneuver faster on the carpeted floor. Team T-Wrecks will travel to regional competitions in Fairfax, Va., the last weekend in March and in College Park the first weekend in April, where it will compete with about five other rookie teams for the rookie allstar award, which would earn it a spot at the national FIRST competition. Sixteen public, private and home school students worked on the bot from Ernie Gerardi’s garage in downtown Berlin and will have the opportunity to travel to the competitions. At Worcester Technical High School, in Newark, the county’s other high school robotics team worked late nights throughout the same six-week season on their own robot for the FIRST competition. The three-year-old Beach Bots team designed a robot with two arms for scooping up the yoga ball, which it launches using compressed air. The machine moves in four directions and can shift left and right without rotatSee ROBOTICS Page 18

Open House for FEMA flood Insurance rate questions (March 7, 2014) Many citizens have heard about the newly proposed Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), which have been drafted by FEMA and affect much of Ocean City from the previous flood hazard zones. Residents and property owners may have questions about whether their property is still in a flood zone or proposed to be removed; when the proposed flood zone maps will be approved and what the process is to make the proposed maps effective. To answer these questions and concerns by citizens, a proposed FIRM Open House is being held at Ocean City’s Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, on March 12, from 6-8 p.m. There will be two presentations given, one at 6 p.m. and another at 7 p.m., with an opportunity after the presentation for citizens to speak to representatives from the Maryland Department of the Environment, FEMA, and the Ocean City Department of Planning and Community Development. “This is an opportunity for us to work with our state and federal partners to help clear up any questions or

concerns that our community may have regarding how the new maps may affect their property,” said Matt Margotta, director of the Town of Ocean City’s Department of Planning and Community Development. “We want our residents and property owners to fully understand how this change will affect them. We will have the proposed maps displayed during the Open House and citizens will have the opportunity to speak with a government representative to answer their questions and hopefully ease their concerns.” Additional FIRM information is available online at the Maryland digital flood insurance rate maps outreach Web site at www.mdfloodmaps.com. It’s recommended that citizens purchase a flood insurance policy, even if they’re not required to do so. More information can be found on the National Flood Insurance Program’s website at www.FloodSmart.gov. For additional information regarding the open house, please contact the Ocean City Planning & Community Development Department at 410289-8798 or 410-289-8942.

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Robotics teams gearing up for regional contests

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Members of the Worcester County Beach Bots work on their robot, which will compete against 60 other high school teams at the regional FIRST robotics competition in Raleigh, N.C., March 13-15. The bot uses rollers and compressed air to pick up and launch at two-foot yoga ball into goals.

Continued from Page 17 ing. “It’s probably our most advanced robot we’ve ever built,” said Beach Bots Mentor Austin Kosin. “It’s a great robot. It seems to be working really well consistently.” The biggest challenge was building a machine that can carry enough air to shoot the yoga ball — six tanks in all, Kosin said. The 49-member Beach Bots team built to robot “from the ground up,” creating a custom frame rather than using the FIRST competition kit, he said. The Beach Bots are trying to form a Maryland alliance with the three other state teams traveling to the regional FIRST competition in Raleigh, N.C., March 13-15. “A huge part of this program is not whether you win or not,” Beach Bots Co-captain Gary Qian said. “Everybody has fun doing it and you learn so much doing it.” Around 60 teams will compete at each regional competition, with the winning alliance of three teams moving on to the national contest. Visit www.worcesterbeachbots.org to learn more about the Beach Bots. Follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/worcesterbeachbots or at the Twitter handle @Beach Bots. For more information about Team Titanium-Wrecks, visit www.team-twrecks.org. Find them on Facebook by searching “TitaniumWrecks Team 4945” and at the Twitter handle @TeamTWrecks.

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POLICE/COURTS

Syringes found A 34-year-old Ocean Pines man was charged Feb. 24 with possession of suboxone and two counts of possession of equipment to administer a controlled dangerous substance. An Ocean City police officer stopped the truck driven by Eric Gerard Moore at 120th Street because its rear plate was not illuminated. The officer arrested Moore because his license was suspended and because there was an active warrant charging him with that offense. After arresting Moore, the officer searched the truck and found two empty hypodermic syringes and one-and-a-half suboxone pills. Moore said he had the syringes because he is diabetic and he said the pills were not his.

Cocaine found Two men were charged March 2 with possession of cocaine, possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute, and making a false statement to police after the drug was found in their vehicle in Pocomoke. A Maryland state trooper stopped a 2013 Nissan Altima on Route 13 north of Brantley Road because the passenger was not restrained by a seatbelt. The driver was identified as Vashawn A. Walker, 27, of Newark, N.J., but the passenger said he had no identification. Walker and the passenger both gave false information to the trooper about the

passengerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s identity, but he was ultimately identified as Thomas Lee Richardson III, 21, of Norfolk, Va. According to Maryland State Police, Richardson was wanted on an extraditable warrant in Virginia for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession with the intent to distribute. While speaking with Richardson, the trooper detected the odor of marijuana and conducted a search. He found a bag containing compressed powdered cocaine, which was later weighed. It was found to be 121.22 grams of cocaine. Both men were taken into custody. In addition to the other charges, Richardson was charged with being a fugitive. Walker was held in the county jail on $50,000 bond. Richardson was held in jail on $75,000 bond on the local charges and held without bond on the fugitive warrant.

Alleged bike theft A 50-year-old Ocean City man was served a summons Feb. 26 charging him with theft under $1,000. On Jan. 18, Ocean City police went to a Gulf Stream Drive residence after receiving report of a theft. The victim said he awoke, went into the sunroom to get a Gatorade and noticed that one of three bicycles was missing. The missing bike was black Electra bike with white lettering and a white basket attached to the handlebars. The victim also noticed burn marks on the sliding glass door leading to the living room. After also seeing that the screen

had been cut or ripped from a window, he called police. An Ocean City police officer reported that the sliding glass door appeared to have been heated and then a flat tool had been pushed between the door and its frame because the plastic coating was pushed back in a small area. That evening, another police officer saw a man riding a bike against the traffic signal at 139th Street, nearly getting hit by a motorist. The officer noted that the bike was the same style and color as the bike reported stolen. It also had the same accessories. The officer questioned the man, who reportedly said he borrowed the bike from his neighbor who told him he had found it in the middle of the street near 130th Street. That neighbor, Stephen Scott Gilly, told police he saw the bike in the street and thought it looked out of place, so he picked it up and took it home. The officer took the bike to the place of employment of the victim, who identified it as his. The officer then gave the victim the bike. Gilly had been charged Feb. 10 with fourth-degree burglary after allegedly burglarizing a storage unit. In that case, a man said he believed one of his employees was living in one of his storage units at 145th Street. Police took the items and confronted Gilly, who told them he spent one night in the storage unit and wanted to apologize for what he had done. Police returned his items to him.

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OBITUARIES NORMA REMICK–FRANK Ocean City Norma Remick–Frank died Feb. 25, 2014, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Baltimore, Norma was the beloved wife of Manfred “Manny” Frank and the daughter of Norman Madison Remick, Jr., and Mildred Autry Remick. She is also survived by her brother, Norman Madison Remick, III; her loving son, Sean Yeffstig-Frank; her niece, Evelyn Cordner; nephew, Tyler Cordner Patterson; and faithful beach-walking companion, Bubba. Her kindness, honesty, generosity, and loving and caring nature will be sorely missed by her many friends, her family, and all who knew her. Norma was retired from a long career at MetLife Insurance Company where she worked in many offices across Maryland. She enjoyed her second career at Acquest Title Services in Ocean City. Norma loved to walk the beach looking for treasures from the sea, and she was a teapot collector. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to Delmarva Cat Connection or to Town Cats in Ocean City. JAMES MICHAEL CHANDLER Ocean City James Michael Chandler, 54, of Ocean City, died on Wednesday, Feb.

Ocean City Today 26, 2014 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Sandy Springs, Md., he was the son of George Wayne Chandler of Ocean City, and Patricia Ann Kreh, of Coffee Springs, Ala. He is also survived by special aunts and uncles: Sam, Sally and Jay. James had been a drywall finisher for many years. A memorial service was held on Monday, March 3, 2014 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. The Rev. Dr. Olin Shockley officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Md. 21811. Expressions of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. DONETTA HORNE Ocean City Donetta Horne, 89, died on Sunday Feb. 23, 2014 at her home in Ocean City. Born in Port Colbourne, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late John LaCapria and Fillopina Szecchino LaCapria. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene O. Horne. She is survived by her daughter, Janice G. Jones, of Ocean City and Linda J. Probert of Salisbury. There are two grandchildren: Tracy Riggins and Joshua Probert

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and two great grandchildren: Sariah Michaels and Haley Riggins and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Horne had worked for the state of Ohio as a supervisor with the Bureau of Unemployment and Compensation. She later worked for Candy Kitchen as a candy packer. Entombment was at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Millsboro, Del. Arrangements were handled by the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Expressions of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. BRIGITTE ELIZABETH BEST Ocean Pines Brigitte Elizabeth Best, age 78, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014 of injuries sustained from automobile accident near Smyrna, Del. Born in Marienthal, Germany she was the daughter of the late Otto and Charlotte Schwanke Prange. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Patrick Best, Sr. in 2012, and a great-grandson, Joseph Vannostrand. She is survived by her children: William Patrick Best, Jr. and his wife, Ingrid, of Bensalem, Pa.; Susan Charlotte Pedersen and her husband, Alan, of Middletown, Del.; Theresa Ann Ecenrode and her husband, Kevin, of Lititz, Pa. and Kathleen Marie D’Amico and her husband, Anthony, of Lincoln University, Pa. She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Michael Best, and a brother, Martin Prange. She was an adored grandmother to Jenna D’Amico, Laura Pedersen, Tim Best, Christopher Best, Amy Caudill, Patrick Best, Colleen Best and Kayla Vannostrand, (great-granddaughter). She leaves a brother, Johannes Prange, of Germany, and a sister, Margaret Middleton, of Anniston, Ala. and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Best came here from Germany as a young bride of an American soldier. She took to task the job of wife, mother and homemaker and became the backbone of her family. A kindhearted woman, she found good in everyone. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Best was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. A Memorial Mass will be held on

Friday, March 7, 2014 at 1 p.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 11211 Beauchamp Rd, Berlin, Md. 21811. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Rev. William T. Mathesius will officiate. Interment will be at a later date at Delaware Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Bear, Del. A donation in her memory may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. CHARLIE FRED DOUGHTY, JR. Selbyville Charlie Fred Doughty, Jr., of Selbyville, passed away gently at the Atlantic Shores Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Millsboro, Del. on Feb. 28, 2014. He was 92. Born in Painter, Va. on May 27, 1921, he was the son of the late Charlie Fred, Sr. and Hattie Chisholm Doughty. He was married for 50 years to the late Susie Ann Snead Doughty, who preceded him in 1996. He worked as a laborer in the poultry industry, and was a member of Victory and Praise Church and recently had been attending the Dagsboro Church of God. He played guitar, loved playing recordings, dancing and praising God. He is survived by two children; Susie Cook, of Nanuet, N.Y. and Leola Doughty, of Millsboro and a sister, Nellie Mae. He has two grandchildren; Ted Cook and Shana Valez, and two great grandchildren; Carlina Valez and Jonathan Valez. He is also survived by many extended family members, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded by a son, Charles Henry Doughty and by his two brothers; Robert and Joe; a sister, Elizabeth; and a half-sister, Ruth. A funeral service and celebration of his life was held on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, Del. Interment was private. Pastor Kim Tephabok officiated. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions to the Dagsboro Church of God, DuPont Highway, Dagsboro, Del. 19939. Electronic condolences may be sent to: www.watsonfh.com.

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Facts about Camp reforms

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Owner Danny Robinson stands in Backshore Brewing Company, formerly Shorebilly Brewing Company, on 10th Street and the Boardwalk. The business is launching its new name at the Spring Trade Expo this weekend.

Backshore brand to be launched After trademark infringement threat, business reopening with newly changed name

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (March 7, 2014) After a trademark infringement lawsuit threatened to shut its doors, the former Shorebilly Brewing Company on the Boardwalk is reopening under a new name, launching the “Backshore” brand this weekend at the Ocean City HotelMotel-Restaurant Association’s Spring Trade Expo. “It wasn’t easy finding a new name for the brewery,” said Owner Danny Robinson, who tried hundreds of new titles before finding an unclaimed word, but “I think we found one that reflects our brand perfectly.” Shorebilly Brewing Company opened last summer on the boards at 10th Street and quickly became a favorite among local beer aficionados. But West Ocean City company Teal Bay Alliances LLC had laid claim to the Shorebilly trademark in 2011 and took the issue to the courts, forcing a change. Finding a new name for the brand wasn’t easy and the brewing company turned to the community for inspiration via a name-that-brewery contest. More than 700 commented on the Facebook post seeking suggestions, offering names from “Beachcomber

Brew Company” and “Surfside Brewing” to the tongue-in-cheek “So Sue Me Brewing Company.” “There were a lot of great ones, but every one that we liked turned out to be used by somebody somewhere,” Robinson said. “We wanted a word that we could own —that would be immediately associated with our beer, but that was still relevant to this area.” Finally, the name “Backshore” stuck. The backshore is the area of a beach extending from the high tide mark to the inland limits of the sand — the location of Backshore Brewing Company on the Boardwalk. “There’s something very cool about brewing beer in the salty air, with our toes in the sand and sun our faces,” Robinson said. “Our physical location is what differentiates our brand from others.” The logo remains the same, but with the word “Backshore” replacing “Shorebilly.” Thanks to a strong demand, Backshore brews will make their way beyond 10th Street and into other Ocean City restaurants and bars this spring. One of those beers, Boardwalk Blonde ale, is what Robinson called “the perfect summer beer.” “It has a great flavor to it, but (it’s) light and refreshing enough to be drank in the hot O.C. summer sun,” he said.

Backshore Brewing Company will serve samples of Boardwalk Blonde and other beers at the Trade Expo this Sunday and Monday. The booth will be easy to spot, Robinson said. “I’m guessing we are the only vendor that will have a DJ playing on top of a 1965 VW bus.” The brewery will collect take feedback at the expo, which hosts more than 4,000 in the service industry each year. Brewery staff will talk to bar and restaurant owners who are interested in putting Backshore beers on their taps. The brewing company plans to host a kick-off party at the location every time a new business adds their beer to the drink menu, Robinson said. Backshore keeps six beers on tap at all times, including staples such as Downtown Sugar Brown Ale and ever-changing “one-off” recipes, he said. The company is also adding personal pizzas to its menu this season. Robinson got his start in the brewing business as a child growing up in a house where home-crafted goods — everything from olive oil to wine — had a high value, he said. “My family was making wine in our basements since the day they touched foot in America,” said the brewer with Italian roots. “While we can argue, and they still do, about the quality of the finished product, the See BACKSHORE Page 23

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer The National Assocation of Realtors (NAR) issued a brief entitled “Top 10 Things for Realtors to Know About the Camp Tax Reform Proposal”. The proposal was released last week by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) in an effort to reform the federal tax system. Even though the plan was introduced as a discussion draft only, and not a bill, NAR is treating the document with importance as the basis for future tax reform bills. In this week’s article, we will provide the first five proposals noted affecting homeowners, and follow up next week with six through 10: 1. Increase the standard deduction. The Camp plan would consolidate the current-law standard deduction and the personal exemptions into one larger standard deduction. The effect would be to greatly diminish the number of Americans who can receive a tax benefit for owning their own home. The materials supplied by Chairman Camp indicate that the number of taxpayers who would be able to itemize would drop from today’s rate of about one in three to about one in 20. Thus, for most Americans, home ownership would have no tax advantage over renting. 2. Repeal the deduction for state and local taxes. The Camp proposal would repeal the deduction for state and local taxes paid (unless paid or accrued by a business or by someone owning rental property). The plan would eliminate one of the major tax incentives available today for owning one’s home – the ability to deduct real estate taxes. 3. Limitation on deductibility of mortgage interest. The Camp plan would reduce the current law’s mortgage loan limit from $1 million to $500,000 in four annual increments of $125,000 each. Thus, for the first year, the limit would be reduced to $875,000, for the second, it would be $750,000, and so forth. This would apply to debt incurred after 2014, and older mortgages would be grandfathered. In addition, interest on new home equity loans would no longer be deductible. See CAMP Page 24

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Cowboy Coast Country Saloon set for May Bar to be located on 17th Street; music, mechanical bull just part of new setting

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (March 7, 2014) Cowboy Coast Country Saloon is taking over the space that housed the 17th Street Party Block, thanks to a new owner’s idea to bring a country bar to Ocean City. Pasadena’s Mark Bogosh plans to open the new bar and restaurant the first week of May, once renovations are completed, he said. The spot will come complete with a larger stage area he hopes will attract local and national country music acts as well as a mechanical bull in the former Rush bar. “Country music is really, really popular and it’s popular across all age demographics,” Bogosh said. “It’s just something I felt that would do well in the town.” A Maryland native, Bogosh began a life-long bond with Ocean City like many do, as a youth taking summer vacations to the resort with his family. He noticed an “unmet need” in the resort and took to the Party Block’s Rush, Paddock Night Club and The Big Kahuna to revamp the space into a country bar and restaurant. To give the former party haven a down-home feel, Bogosh is using everything from barn wood to corru-

gated metal in the renovation. Workers were building a mechanical bull last week, which will be the centerpiece of the old Rush bar. They’re also expanding the stage and viewing area to attract local and national country music singers at least four days a week, Bogosh said. “We’re making a lot of changes, just really touching up the place,” he said. “It’ll be a nice experience.” In addition to the bar, Cowboy Coast will serve a unique menu of barbeque, chicken fried steak, quesadillas, barbeque briskets and more for lunch and dinner. Bogosh got his start in the service industry at 14 washing dishes, he said. He’s bartended from Hawaii to the Caribbean, though his most recent venture is in Canton, Baltimore, where he owns Plug Ugly’s Publick House. Opened two years ago, that bar has a “Gangs of New York” feel and is more seafood-oriented with a raw bar, Bogosh said. Now, he’ll be in Ocean City five or six days a week working on his new project. So far, the online response to Cowboy Coast has been “great,” he said. “Everyone from 21-year-olds to 71year-olds has been interested in what we’re doing.” Bogosh isn’t sure whether Cowboy Coast will be a year-round venture yet, but he’s hopeful that locals and coun-

Owner Mark Bogosh stands outside the former Party Block, soon to be Cowboy Coast Country Saloon on 17th Street. The building is getting some major revamps to make way for a larger stage and viewing area and mechanical bull when Cowboy Coast, a country bar and restaurant, opens in May. OCEAN CITY TODAY/CLARA VAUGHN

Backshore to be introduced at OC Spring Trade Expo try music fans will frequent the spot beyond the summer. “We’re excited to be in Ocean City. We’re looking forward to meeting everybody when we open and, for the long term, being a part of the community,” he said. Bogosh hopes to finish renovations and open Cowboy Coast the first weekend in May, with the restaurant and bar open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. To keep up with concert schedules, the grand opening celebration and more, follow Cowboy Coast on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CowboyCoast.

Continued from Page 22 quality of the time we all spent together during the process was priceless. “When I see people enjoying that same spirit of togetherness between our staff and customers at our brewery, I can’t describe how happy it makes me,” Robinson said. Backshore Brewing Company will be open Friday through Sunday, from 12 p.m. to sundown for the remainder of the cold months. In the summer, the business is open every day from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Follow Backshore Brewing Company on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Backshore or at the Twitter handle @BackshoreBrewCo.

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OC Spring Trade Expo returns for 40th year By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (March 7, 2014) The Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association’s Spring Trade Expo is back for its 40th year, filling the 41st Street convention center with exhibits from 270 hospitality industry companies this Sunday and Monday, March 9-10. The show is for industry workers only and features everything from cooking demonstrations and alcohol samples to digital menu boards, furnishings and online travel management companies. “Its just a great start to the season,” said Bill Reagan, president of Red Sun Custom Apparel in Selbyville, Del. “We get a chance to see a lot of our customers and it kicks off the spring.” Red Sun returns to the expo this year with new ad specialty products and to exhibit its new, no-peel printing technique for T-shirts. While the company leaves the show with new customers every year, Reagan’s favorite part is reconnecting with old clients. “It’s the first time after the long winter that we get to see a lot of our customers,” he said. “We reinforce our relationships.” Cathy Donovan, who owns West Ocean City’s New Wave with her daughter and son-in-law Colleen and Matt Brown agreed the Spring Trade Expo marks the start of the tourist season. “It’s the beginning of spring,” she said. “Everybody is back in their busi-

nesses and ready to do business for the year.” New Wave has been a part of the trade expo since its early years, she said, and will showcase its apparel, embroidery, screen printing and hotel uniforms again this Sunday and Monday. “It’s quite a set-up, our booths. There’s lots of samples for customers,” Donovan said. “You can find anything you need to operate a hospitality business,” said Executive Director of the Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association Susan Jones. Product demonstrations include a cooking session with Chef Terry French, who won the second season of Food Network’s Extreme Chef and earned the title “Rebel Chef” for his unusual take on food. French will take the Red, White & Brew Stage in the new Dockside Hall at 12 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, making pear- and rum-glazed fillets with roasted macadamia nuts while talking about his cooking and travels. There will be a meet and great after he cooks. Another Food Network star, chef and sugar artist Steve Weiss will offer demonstrations starting at 11 a.m. Sunday and 12 p.m. Monday in the second floor ballroom. Weiss’ specialty is his sugar work, which takes about two hours from the time he melts the sugar to the completion of molding it into artistic pieces. Delmarva Two-Way Radio, Inc. is

among businesses offering seminars at this year’s expo, with a talk on wireless communications and efficiency. “Its an excellent atmosphere for a business that does business in the resort area,” President and Owner Milt Warren said. “It’s the best show that I’m in.” Other seminars at this year’s expo range from “10 Tips to Enhance the Hospitality Experience” to driving hotel and motel bookings online and using mobile marketing to draw customers to restaurants. Visit www.oceancitytradeexpo.com/ocmd-trade-show-schedule for a full list of seminar times and topics. Attendees can also sample local craft beer, wine and spirits during the expo with Fin City, Burley Oak, Evolution and Backshore brewing companies present, among others. The Spring Trade Expo started 40 years ago when Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association member Paul Wall, of Phillips Seafood Restaurants, suggested bringing an expo to this side of the bay bridge. At the time, the closest comparable event was in Baltimore. The expo has grown from 26 booths that first year to around 270 companies represented at 400 exhibition stations. The 11 original exhibitors still showing will have specials signs and balloons to recognize them in honor of the show’s 40th anniversary, Jones said. Those

Camp proposals could have major tax incentive impact Continued from Page 22 4. Exclusion of gain from sale of principal residence. The Camp plan would modify the current-law exclusion to provide that instead of the home having to be owned and used as the taxpayer’s principal residence for at least two out of the previous five years, the property would have to be owned and used by the taxpayer as his or her principal residence for at least five of the previous eight years. Moreover, the modification also would limit the use of this provision to once in every five years, from today’s rule of once every two years. Finally, the exclusion

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companies are Federal Paper & Chemical; Holt Food, Paper & Chemical; SYSCO of Eastern Maryland; Lehan Distributors; Pepsi Cola Bottling Ventures; the Restaurant Association of Maryland; Acme Paper & Supply; CocaCola Refreshments; and H&M Wagner & Sons. Last year, about 4,500 attended the Spring Trade Expo and Jones expects more in 2014. “We’ve really become a regional show,” she said. “I have seen an increase in registrations from across the bridge,” especially since the Baltimore show closed several years ago. The Spring Trade Expo runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 9, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, March 10. Registration costs $15 at the door and attendees must bring a business card or pay stub to prove they’re part of the service industry. Workers from hotels, motels, restaurants, catering companies, concessions operations, bed and breakfasts, property management companies, campgrounds, coffee houses, ice cream shops, nightclubs, liquor stores, convenience stores, cafeterias, nursing homes, schools and colleges or hospitals are welcome. Visit www.oceancitytradeexpo.com for more information, including a floor plan and schedule of seminars and other events.

would be phased out for higher-income taxpayers (those with modified adjusted gross incomes exceeding $500,000 for joint filers and $250,000 for singles). 5. Mortgage debt forgiveness. The Camp plan does not include any mention of the tax treatment of discharge of mortgage indebtedness. The draft expressly repeals other so-called “extenders” which have been temporary parts of tax law. However, the draft also does not make the provision permanent. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed REALTOR®with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.

Sealed Bid - Bank of Ocean City Stock Sale 500+ shares of stock, $48 per share minimum bid requirement, To be sold in 20 share increments. Stocks paid dividend of $.64/share in 01/2013 and $.25 in 06/2013. Bids will be accepted until 5pm on Wednesday 3/19/14 Send bids by mail or email to: Stock Bid, P.O. Box 218, Fruitland MD 21826 Or email: bocstocks14@gmail.com Include # of shares, your bid per share, your name, address & phone. Bids should receive confirmation of receipt. Successful Bidder will be notified by mail with further instructions dated no later than March 26, 2014. Payment must be made within seven (7) calendar days unless approved for other arrangement made prior to bid opening on 3/19/14.

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

HELP WANTED

PT, Evening Salesperson, 410pm. NOC, Jewelry Store in the Clarion Hotel. Relaxing atmostphere. Incl. some weekends. References required. Apply to Terry 443-858-2251

Now Accepting Applications for FT or PT Kitchen Staff, Front House Staff & Delivery Drivers Top pay, meal play & paid weekly. Come in for Interview on Wednesday @ 11:00 am 5601 Coastal Hwy. (Bayside)

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PT Laborer Wanted-Must be reliable and have good refs. Frankford, DE. Please call for interview. 302-524-8102 PGN Crabhouse, 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Help Wanted. Waitresses & Waiters. Apply Within.

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Starting at $8.00 hr General Purpose: Provides administrative, secretarial and clerical support to others in the office to maintain an efficient office environment. Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities: - Answer phones and transfer to the appropriate staff member - Take and distribute accurate messages - Greet public and clients and direct them to the correct staff member - Coordinate messenger and courier service - Receive, sort and distribute incoming mail - Monitor incoming emails and answer or forward as required - Prepare outgoing mail for distribution - Fax, scan and copy documents - Maintain office filing and storage systems - Update and maintain databases such as mailing lists, contact lists and client information - Retrieve information when requested - Update and maintain internal staff contact lists - Type documents, reports and correspondence - Co-ordinate and organize appointments and meetings - Monitor and maintain office supplies - Ensure office equipment is properly maintained and serviced - Perform work related errands as requested such as going to the post office and bank - Keep office area clean and tidy Education and Experience: - High School Diploma or Equivalent - Previous office experience may be requested but this can also be entry level position - Competent computer skills including MS Office or equivalent - Internet skills including use of e-mails, group messaging and data collection - Numeracy and literacy skills Key Competencies: - Organization and planning skills - Work management and prioritizing skills - Verbal and written communication skills - Problem solving ability - Attention to detail - Accuracy - Flexibility - Reliability - Teamwork Email Resume to: fmsdunkindonuts@gmail.com With Subject Line: Office Assistant or Drop off your Resume at: Franchise Management Services Inc. 9919 Golf Course Rd Ocean City Md 21842

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Restaurant Manager Wanted. Great work environment medical benefits - salary commensurate w/experience. Please send resume to PO Box 838, Ocean City, MD 21843. PT Property Manager Wanted - Management & Computer skills preferred. Frankford, DE. Please call for interview. 302-524-8102

HELP WANTED

Hiring Housekeeping Staff The Islander Motel, Apply 20th Street & Philadelphia Ave. 410-289-9179

Now hiring Line Cooks and Dishwashers, competitive wages, great work environment, apply in person at Macky’s Sat/Sun 11-2

Gold’s Coast Gym-OC (formerly Gold’s Gym) 11545 Coastal Hwy. Is accepting applications for

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Overnight Production Crew ($8.00-$9.00) & Box Truck Driver ($13.00-$14.00)

Must be knowledgeable in carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing, electrical & able to fix exercise equipment. Top Pay for qualified applicant. Refs. Req’d. Apply within.

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Part-Time, Seasonal Servers & Room Attendants Please apply in person at 2800 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, MD 410-289-1100

Leading Eyewear Manufacturer in need of the right person to represent our company to established accounts in the DE Seashore/Ocean City area. Great Pay and Flexible Schedule!! Two days per week through Sept. Hourly and Mileage paid for ALL time and travel. Please include previous related experience and note AD #54 in response. rmyoung44@gmail.com

HOTEL FRONT DESK & NIGHT AUDIT

We are looking for experienced hotel front desk clerks and night auditors. Ability to manage multiple properties a must. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Email resume to: jobs@carouselhotel.com or come in 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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Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.

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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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MAINTENANCE

We are looking for skilled individuals with general “Full Service” experience to join our maintenance and building department. Experience in plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry. Certification is a plus. Prior hotel experience is preferred, but not mandatory. Salary to commensurate with experience and skill level. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or come in and complete an application at the front desk. We require satisfactory preemployment drug testing and background check.

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

Hiring Year Round Experienced Cook for Italian/American Restaurant. Apply in person Alex’s Italian Restaurant, Rt. 50, West Ocean City.

Hiring F/T & P/T Professional Sales Reps Motivated individuals wanted for rapidly expanding business. Training available, paid travel, with a high income earning potential. Manager positions available for experienced individuals. Please call 443-291-7651.

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Benefits include 2 weeks paid vacation, 7-paid holidays, medical, dental, life & disability insurances & 401k plan. Please apply in person at 2800 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, MD 410-289-1100

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Harrison Group Resorts Hotels & Restaurants of Ocean City, MD, is seeking a motivated team player as an assistant controller. Responsibilities include: • Annual planning/forecasting cycle • Reporting financial results and analyses against prior year, forecast and budget • Management of A/P, A/R and Payroll • Functional area process improvements • Balance sheet analysis and reconciliation • Internal control, fraud prevention and the ability to manage large asset base • Assist in banking relationships • Manage credit merchant processing and rate negotiation • CPA strongly preferred Send letter, resume and salary history by fax, mail or email to: Shannon Blanchard, Harrison Group, P.O. Box 160, Ocean City, MD 21843 sblanchard@harrisongp.com Phone: 410-289-4444, ext. 107 Fax: 410-289-7686

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Work F/T or P/T, set your own hours, and make up to 50% commission. To become a Representative or to order product call Christine @ 443-880-8397 or email: snowhillavon@ comcast.net

Join the largest and fastest growing Dunkin Donuts franchisee organization in MD/ DE with developments scheduled throughout Baltimore and the Eastern shores of MD/DE . We are aggressively building a best-in-class Construction / Maintenance team and currently seeking exceptional full-time crew members. Starting Rate: $10.00 p/h Benefits Include: Health Insurance 401K Vacation & Sick Time Experience in the Maintenance / Construction Field industry is not required but preferred. Please apply online only at: http://www.delmarvadd.net/ DunkinDonuts/ Construction.aspx

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Y/R or Summer Seasonal1BR/1BA-Canalfront, 28th St. $775/mo. for Y/R or $7500/SS. No Smoking or Pets. Compass Resort 410-723-5200. YEAR ROUND / SEASONAL RENTAL, Emerson House, 68th and Coastal Hwy. 1 bed, 1 bath, ocean block. Call 443365-6169 after 5pm.

YR Rental - 3BR/1BA House88th St. Security deposit required. Move in 4/1. Call 443-497-0514. 1 & 2 Bedroom

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Six Seahawks to compete in state championships

First ice hockey tourney big hit Inaugural Mite Beach Bash draws 175 players, ranging in age from 5-8, last wknd.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 7, 2014) Last weekend, 175 hockey players, ranging in age from 5 to 8 years old, participated in the inaugural Mite Beach Bash tournament on the ice rink at the Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums on 118th Street. A total of 16 teams from Maryland and Virginia competed in the tournament. Games were 4 vs. 4 on the ice and a goalie. Each squad played four games of two 20-minute halves. Seven games took place Friday evening, 17 were played on Saturday and eight championship matches were held Sunday. All of the players, a majority of whom were boys, but there were a few young girls playing, received a goodie bag that included Fisher’s Popcorn, a pass to Old Pro Golf and snacks. Athletes were also presented with a medal at the conclusion of the tournament. Tom LaTona, co-organizer of the Mite Beach Bash with Brian Antkowiak, was familiar with the Carousel’s ice rink and when USA Hockey changed field size for the 8 and younger division a few years ago from playing on full-sized ice to a cross-ice style format, he thought the venue would be a perfect fit for a youth tournament. “[USA Hockey] wanted to see more stick handling and skill development. They wanted them to handle the puck more,” said LaTona, who has been a

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A total of 16 teams from Maryland and Virginia competed in the first Mite Beach Bash on the ice rink at the Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums on 118th Street.

referee for 22 years, officiating youth to senior (ages 70-plus) athletes. LaTona and Antkowiak began planning the tournament, sanctioned by USA Hockey, in October. “Having this dream become a reality is one of the most rewarding things you could ask for…These kids are making history. This is the first Mite tournament in this hotel,” LaTona said. “Everything we’ve been working on came together…It’s all about these kids having fun and making memories they will never forget.” LaTona said feedback from players and parents was “wonderful.” About 95 percent of tournament participants stayed in the hotel.

“They all want to come back next year,” he said. “It was a fabulous tournament. I couldn’t have asked for more for how well it went.” Teams participating in the tournament were: Montgomery Blue Devils (Montgomery County), Easton Ice Hawks, Piedmont Predators (Haymarket, Va.), Navy Rams out of Annapolis, Peninsula Jr. Admirals and Hampton Whalers both out of the Virginia Beach area, Howard Huskies (Howard County) Bowie Bruins, Prince William Panthers (Dale City, Va.), Hagerstown Bulldogs, Frederick Victory Vipers and the Wells Warriors out of College Park. Two hockey sticks and a puck signed See LATONA Page 29

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 7, 2014) Six wrestlers will represent Stephen Decatur this weekend during the 3A/4A state championship at Cole Field House on the University of Maryland–College Park campus. Those Seahawks placed fourth or better during last weekend’s 3A/4A South Regional meet at Huntingtown High School to advance to the state tournament. Ten Decatur grapplers competed in the regional competition and led their team to a second-place finish. The Berlin squad scored 121 points. Huntingtown took top honors with 146.5 points. North Point landed in the third-place spot, logging 117 points, out of 25 teams. “As a team, we wrestled great. Overall, from top to bottom, I was pleased. We got a couple of wins to kids we lost to at the beginning of the season, which is good to see,” said Decatur Coach Todd Martinek. “Six kids to states out of 10, that’s pretty good. I think the other four realized they certainly belonged there and they deserved to be there.” Two Seahawks–freshman Andy McKahan and senior Nick Bennett– won regional titles. Martinek said it is the first time a Decatur freshman has earned a regional championship. “His last two matches were the best he’s wrestled this season,” Martinek said. McKahan outscored High Point’s Tyler Whitlock 13-11 in the first round of the 113-pound weight class division. He topped Huntingtown’s Gino Sita 61 in the semifinals and edged out Chopticon’s Jarrett Arnold 4-3 in the finals. “I think I wrestled [well]. I beat [Sita] in the semis who beat me earlier in the year,” McKahan said. “I wrestled a senior in the finals and I was down 3-2 with 16 seconds left. I knew I had to do something and I reversed him. It was really exciting [to win regionals].” McKahan hopes to make it to the state semifinal round, when he thinks he will most like face Damascus’ Mikey Macklin, the defending state champion. “That will be a tough match,” he said. McKahan (31-4) said he is not nervous about his first state tournament appearance. “I’m a freshman so I’ve just got to See DECATUR Page 31

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LaTona wants to offer more in OC Continued from Page 28 by Washington Capitals’ players were raffled off during the weekend. A total of $629 was raised for the Fisher House Foundation, which has a network of homes where military and veterans’ families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment, according to its Web site, www.fisherhouse.org. LaTona, who lives in Ellicott City, said he would like to host several tournaments next fall and winter at the Carousel.

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Mallards fall short in ESIAC finals By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 7, 2014) The Lady Mallards’ height, or lack thereof, was a disadvantage for the Worcester Prep girls’ basketball team during the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship game against the Sts. Peter & Paul Sabres Feb. 21 in Easton. “The girls did a great job on defense, but it was hard for us being a much shorter team then Sts. Peter & Paul,” said Prep Coach Simona Holland after the Mallards’ 47-35 loss to the Sabres. The score was tied 8-8 at the end of

the first quarter. The Sabres outscored Worcester, 13-3, in the second to go into halftime with a 21-11 advantage. Both teams tallied 11 points in the third, and with one quarter to play, the Sabres led 32-22. The visiting Mallards netted 13 points in the fourth quarter, while the home team added 15 to clench the title. “The girls played really hard and never gave up. The difference was made in the second quarter when we did not take many shots and scored just three points,” Holland said. “In the fourth quarter we came back and we

were down by four points, but then in the last two minutes of the game they scored eight points, so they won by 12.” Senior captain Kristen Shriver led Worcester with 15 points. Sophie Brennan, a junior, logged 10 points and senior captain Lilly DiNardo scored five. “It was a great game, very physical, and I would like to congratulate our girls for the great results this season and thank them for their hard work and dedication,” Holland said. The Prep squad finished the season with a 14-3 record. In 17 games, the See WP Page 32

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SD victorious in semis Lady Seahawks top Eagles 80-47 in 3A South Section I of regional tournament

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (March 7, 2014) Minutes after the Stephen Decatur boys’ basketball team won 79-50 over the Northern Patriots Wednesday night in Berlin, the Lady Seahawks took the court for their 3A South Region Section I semifinal game against the Northeast Eagles of Anne Arundel. “It’s been a while since our last game, so the girls were excited,” said Decatur Coach Amy Fenzel-Mergott. “They were really pumped up and ready to go.” From start to finish the Seahawks, the No. 1 seed in Section I of the 3A South Regional tournament, were on point, netting nearly every shot they took. At the end of the first quarter, Decatur led 19-6. The home team went on a 6-0 run to start the second quarter, increasing its advantage, 25-6. The Seahawks outscored the Eagles 27-12 in the second quarter and went into the halftime break on top 46-18. Senior captain Erin Florek kicked off the third quarter with a three pointer and the Berlin squad continued to roll from there. The Seahawks tacked on 22 points in the third, while the Eagles logged 13.

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An “I believe that we will win” poster hangs on the Stephen Decatur gym wall to encourage the Seahawks Wednesday night.

With one quarter to play, Decatur led 68-31. The Seahawks trounced the fourth-seeded Eagles, 80-47. “We did a really good job making our shots,” Fenzel-Mergott said after the match. “I think we played great. I was really happy. We got a lot of steals that we capitalized on. At times we moved the ball so well.” Junior captain Marina Jones led Decatur with 25 points and nine rebounds. Sophomore Dayona Godwin chipped in with 23 points and six assists. Florek netted 11 points and junior Payton VanKirk contributed with nine points and eight rebounds. Junior Jillian Petito had eight points. The victory advanced Decatur (20-3) to the Section I finals where they were

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Stephen Decatur junior Payton VanKirk pulls down a rebound during Wednesday’s 3A South Section I semifinal game against Northeast. Decatur won 80-47.

scheduled to take on the second-seeded Northern Patriots of Calvert County yesterday, Thursday, in Berlin. The winner will compete in the 3A

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Decatur wrestlers eye top finishes at states Continued from Page 28 make a name for myself for next year,” he said. “I’ve been working hard and this tournament counts the most.” Martinek said Bennett was “dominating” during the regional competition. He pinned his first-round opponent, Bladensburg’s Mccari Watson, in the 145-pound division. Bennett topped Suitland’s DeAndre Norman 6-2 in the semifinals. He shutout Leonardtown’s Andrew Lee 50 in the finals. “For the most part, I was satisfied with the way I wrestled. I think I could have wrestled a little better on my feet,” Bennett said. “I’m pretty excited [to be a regional champion].” This is Bennett’s first year wrestling for Decatur. He transferred from Sussex Tech in Delaware for the 2013-14 school year. As a sophomore, he finished third in the 126-pound weight class in the Delaware state meet. Becoming a state champion has been a dream for Bennett since he was a young grappler. To take home a title this weekend, Bennett (32-4) said “I have to be more aggressive on the mat, still wrestle smart and set the pace.” “I don’t really get nervous. I just go out there to wrestle,” he said. “Every single kid is going to be tough at states.” Senior captain Andrew Borradaile finished second in the 160-pound division. Trailing 4-0 early, he came back to win his first match 6-5 over James M. Bennett’s Joey Reeves. Borradaile’s opponent injured his elbow in the semifinals and couldn’t finish the match. In the finals, Martinek said, up 7-6, Borradaile was working to tilt Northern’s Jackson Drum, but while his shoulders were on the mat, the ref awarded Drum a pin. “By the time I noticed my shoulders on the mat and I heard people screaming ‘he’s pinned’ I was trying to fix it as quick as I could, but the ref called it,” Borradaile said. “I didn’t agree with the ref’s call,” Martinek said. Borradaile handled it well, Martinek said, and “took it like a man.” “It was heartbreaking because I lost in the regional finals last year too,”

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Six Stephen Decatur wrestlers, from left, Andy McKahan, Nick Bennett, Ethan Eibl, Andrew Borradaile, Nate Rosenblatt and Robert Kaminski will compete in the 3A/4A state tournament this weekend at the University of Maryland's Cole Field House.

said Borradaile (33-6), who thought he wrestled well overall at regionals. “I’m looking to definitely do well at states. I have yet to place top eight. Kids are going to be coming out tough. I need to wrestle every match like it’s my last.” Senior Ethan Eibl finished second in the 220-pound division. He pinned his first-round opponent and won his second match 9-4. He was up 4-2 over Leonardtown’s Brian Mays, but received two stalling calls which evened the match 4-4. With less than 10 seconds left, Eibl scored two points for a takedown and three for putting Mays on his back to secure the victory. “I was really excited. I figured out what I needed to do and I did it,” he said. He lost in the finals to Northern’s Kyle Lamond, 4-2. “I did good in the first couple of matches–I beat Brian Mays in the semis and that was pretty big–but I could have done better in the finals,” he said. “I didn’t take any shots and that’s why I lost. It was disappointing, but it gave me a wake-up call for states that I need to practice hard and take my shots.” Eibl’s (29-5) goal is to place top three at states. “If I get at least third or higher I’ll be

happy,” he said. “As long as I wrestle the way I know how I think I can do it.” Senior Nate Rosenblatt took third in the 126-pound weight class. “I did OK. I should have done better and not got pinned in the semis,” he said. Rosenblatt pinned his first opponent. He got pinned in his second match. Rosenblatt earned a 9-3 win over High Point’s Christian Hernan-

dez to advance to the third/fourthplace match. He pinned Elanor Roosevelt’s Ricky Bryant to finished in third place. Rosenblatt (23-11) said he wants to place top six at states and he is looking forward to competing. Freshman Robert Kaminski placed fourth in the 106-pound division to advance to states. He shut out Huntingtown’s Aidan Dobbins 6-0 in the first round. “I finally beat the Huntingtown kid that I lost to twice before so I was pretty happy with that,” he said. He got pinned in the second round, but bounced back and pinned his opponent in the next match. “I was pretty nervous until I beat [Parkdale’s Tariq Moore] in the consolation semis to make it to third/fourthplace match,” he said. “Once I beat that kid, I knew I was going to states so I was pretty relieved.” Kaminski got pinned in the third/fourth-place match so he finished in fourth. “I’m really excited for states, and as a freshman, I’ll have three more tries,” Kaminski (30-9) said. “I just want to place. I need to wrestle smart against some of these tougher opponents.” Martinek said he would like to see the team place top eight at states. “I think everyone will win a match or two,” he said.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just felt like I had to have a better game than I had in the Bayside championship. I was pretty pleased with my performance, but I could have made a few more shots,â&#x20AC;? he said after Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s semifinals. Before the third quarter, Hunter said â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was just thinking â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to score.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win or go home.â&#x20AC;? After three quarters, the Seahawks led 61-35. Decatur won the game 79-50. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We played as a team. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been preaching all year, play as one and they played for each other,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we play like that, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very tough to beat.â&#x20AC;? Hunter led Decatur with 28 points. He had seven rebounds and blocked three Northern shots. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tyler had a great game,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like he said, he bounced back from the Bayside game, where he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have such a good game. We put that behind us and keep moving forward and he was the guy tonight.â&#x20AC;? Junior Colen Gaynor added 15 points, seven rebounds and two blocks. Randy DuPont, a junior, logged 11 points and senior PJ Copes tallied eight points and 10 assists. The victory advanced Decatur (175) to the Section I finals, where they were scheduled to host the James M.

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Stephen Decatur senior captain Tyler Hunter scores two of his game-high 28 points. He helped lead the team to a 79-50 victory over Northern in the 3A South Region Section I semifinals.

Bennett Clippers yesterday, Thursday. The teams went 1-1 during the regular season. Decatur won the first meeting on Jan. 14, 95-48. Bennett edged out Decatur 47-46 on Feb. 13.

The winner of Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game will face the top team in the 3A South Section II, either the No. 1 Westlake Wolverines or the No. 2 Thomas Stone Cougars today, Friday.

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Continued from Page 29 Mallards scored 700 points, which is a huge accomplishment. The Worcester squad has consistently relied on its stellar defense to help win games over the years, but the Mallards have not always produced offensively in past seasons. In her first year as head coach, Holland spent a good amount of time focusing on the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offensive play. Brennan was the top producer with 190 points. Shriver had 138 points and DiNardo scored 95. They were named to the ESIAC First Team. DiNardo earned second team accolades and junior Natalie Twilley received honorable mention distinction.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did not achieve our ultimate goal to win the championship, but for our first season together I think we all did an awesome job and we are looking forward to next season,â&#x20AC;? Holland said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really enjoyed working with this group of girls. They were a great and hard-working team and we became like a family.â&#x20AC;? The team will lose six seniors to graduation in Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;DiNardo, Shriver, Meg Lingo, Frankie Willing, Cynthia Delaney and Alie Greer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to thank them for everything they did for the team. Next year we will have to work hard so we can have a strong team,â&#x20AC;? Holland said.

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UMCES students, MCBP interns and staff assist with the installation of the area's first living seawall located at a popular crabbing and fishing spot on Old Landing Road in Ocean City last summer as part of an internship program.

Multiple internships available Students have opportunity to research future career options in several fields

By Sheila R. Cherry Associate Editor/Bayside Gazette (March 7, 2014) This summer will bring with it a continuation of the effort to expose local students to programs that will allow them to become familiar with future career prospects in science, technology, engineering and mathematical (STEM) fields. For the second year, The Red Doors Community Center on Third Street in Ocean City and the Worcester County Office of Economic Development will continue to sponsor two programs coordinated with businesses in Berlin, Pocomoke, West Ocean City and Ocean City, and the NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. The first program will consist of a free two-week “Reach for the Stars” camp in a yet-to-be-scheduled date in July for county students who are scheduled to enter grades 7-10 this fall. The second will be a paid sixweek “STEP UP” internship program that will place high school and college students in STEM-related businesses throughout the county from June 23 through Aug. 1. Last year was the first year these

programs were fully sponsored by local entities, Fawn Fitzgerald Mete, director of The Red Doors Community Center, said. In previous years, the initiatives were co-sponsored by NASA and Worcester County and were geared specifically to aerospace engineering and NASA internships. “When NASA lost funding for the program, the Worcester Office of Economic Development utilized the matching funds already in the budget to create a new version tailored specifically to Worcester County students and businesses with a broader STEM focus,” she said. “We felt the program was extremely successful last year. Parents, students, and employers completed surveys expressing very high satisfaction with the program,” Mete said. She added that nearly all of the employers invited their interns to continue as part-time employees during the school year. “This year, the program will serve an additional six interns and include more employers, while operating with the same budget,” she said. During the Reach for the Stars camp, students will participate in hands-on projects while learning fundamental skills that can complement STEM-related career paths from professionals in NASA engineering and information technology fields, ac-

cording to an informational flyer for the program. Space is limited to 20 students, it said and a portion of the slots are reserved for students with disabilities and students from demographic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in STEM career fields. The program is designed to be fun as well as educational by combining recreational activities, like sports and field trips, with skill-building exercises, like computer programming and feedback from the businesses participating. “The intent of the RFTS camp is to pique student interest in local STEM career options while serving as a pipeline to the STEP UP internship program,” said Mete, who also serves as the program director for the camp. The Red Doors Community Center on 3rd Street in Ocean City, which is hosting the camp, will provide free transportation, lunch, and snacks. St. Paul’s By the Sea was the location of the camp in 2013 and despite a fire in December, will be held there again in 2014, according to Mete. “In the years that there was NASA funding it was an overnight camp at UMES, but with the smaller budget it is now a day camp. STEP UP is an acronym for Science Technology and Engineering See STUDENTS Page 35

(March 7, 2014) On Feb. 19, the third annual Sportsmanship Ceremony took place at the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department on 125th Street, recognizing youth athletes that have exemplified good sportsmanship throughout the winter season participating in boys’ and girls’ basketball and indoor soccer. As part of this ceremony, Mayor Rick Meehan proclaimed the month of February to be “Sportsmanship Month” in Ocean City. He congratulated all awardees on their commitment, perseverance, integrity, honor and respect. Meehan, and City Council members, Dennis Dare and Joe Mitrecic, along with OCRP Director Tom Shuster, and Assistant Director Susan Petito, shook hands with each awardee as they were recognized. Earlier last month, Kealey Allison and Robert “Bob” Frick received the 2013 Dennis Callahan Good Sport Awards. Allison was selected as a student athlete who represents sportsmanlike conduct for the local recreation community. Frick was selected as the coach representing that same behavior for the local community. The Dennis Callahan Good Sport Awards is a Mid-Atlantic Recreation and Parks’ Sports Alliance sponsoredprogram 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. Ocean City’s 2013 recipients have both been members of the Ocean City Recreation and Parks family for years. Allison has participated in the girls’ basketball program and indoor soccer program for the last nine years. She has also been active in the field hockey program for the last three years. During this time she has served as a volunteer in many capacities and has always displayed a willing can-do attitude. Outside of the department, Allison has volunteered at the Freeman Stage at Bayside and is an active volunteer at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, in Ocean City. Allison is an eighth grader at Most Blessed Sacrament, where she plays on the basketball, soccer, softball and lacrosse teams. She also serves on the student council. Outside of school AlSee ALLISON Page 39

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BES registration Buckingham Elementary School will be holding its PreK registration on March 18 and 19 and Kindergarten registration on March 20. Call 410641-5300 for an appointment. Children must be 4 years old by Sept. 1 for PreK, 5 years old by Sept. 1 for Kindergarten, live in the Buckingham School attendance area, immunizations must be current and a legal guardian must be present at time of registration. The day of registration, you will need the following: child’s Social Security card, child’s birth certificate, record of your child’s immunizations, most recent health physical, proof of residency (utility bill, lease or property tax), and PreK only, proof of household income (2013 tax return, three current paystubs from employer).

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Showell Elementary School will be holding its PreK and Kindergarten Registration on March 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21. Call 410-632-5350 for an appointment. Children must be 4 years old by Sept. 1 for PreK, 5 years old by Sept. 1 for Kindergarten, live in the Showell School attendance area, immunizations must be current and have a legal guardian present at time of registration. The day of registration, you will need the following: child’s Social Security card, child’s birth certificate, record of your child’s immunizations, most recent health physical, and proof of residency (utility bill, lease, or property tax). PreK only, proof of income (tax return, three pay stubs). Early admission is available for PreK and Kindergarten if your child’s birthday falls on or before Oct. 1.

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Come to Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School’s Casino Night, Saturday, March 8, from 6 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $40 in advance or $50 at the door. There will be blackjack, roulette, Texas Hold’em, cash games, money wheels, as well as live and silent auctions. Catering by Hooked and A Taste of the Town. Reservations can be made by e-mailing mbscasinonight2014@gmail.com. All proceeds benefit Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School.

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The Maryland Coastal Bays Program will present its first fundraising event of the year, Monday, March 10, at Berlin’s Burley Oak Brewing Company, beginning a 6 p.m. Burley Oak is donating 10 percent of bar sales to the MCBP and 19th Hole restaurant bartenders, Matt and Bert, will be guest bar tending, donating their tips to MCBP as well. Music will be provided by Days Gone By. There will be silent action items and a 50/50 raffle. For more information, contact Sandi Smith at sandis@mdcoastlbays.org or call 410-213-2297 ext 107.

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Students encouraged to apply for internships ing firm in West Ocean City; Maryland Coastal Bays Foundation, a nonprofit ecological conservation organization in Ocean City; OceanCity.com, an online vacation guide in Ocean City; and Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County, a non-profit ecumenical Christian ministry that builds homes with and for people in need. The program will offer opportunities in the health care, environmental science, information technology, engineering, and digital media production, fields. Worcester County residents who will be entering grades 11 or 12 or attending university majoring in a STEM field in the fall, and are at least 16 years old and eligible to work in the United States, can apply for internships by the March 31 submission deadline, according to a sep-

arate informational flyer. “STEP UP serves local STEM businesses by giving them the opportunity to mentor the future workforce, students by exposing them to STEM careers in their home county, and Worcester county’s greater economy by creating connections between students and businesses with the objective of attracting our top students to build their career here after they complete their education,” according to Mete. STEP UP interns will receive additional professional development to enhance their overall workforce readiness on topics including communication, presentation, interview skills, time management, business etiquette, and social media/electronic communication, Mete said. For more information on the Reach for the Stars STEM Camp, con-

COMMUNITY BRIEFS MCBP is part of the National Estuary Program and represents a multiple decade commitment to restoring and protecting the bays behind Ocean City and Assateague. One of only 28 such programs nationwide, the program brings together citizens, local scientists, recreational and commercial fishermen, environmentalists, farmers, business leaders and government officials to create attainable goals for the watershed. This year program plans include restoration projects of the Bishopville Dam and the Ilia Fehrer Nature Preserve, native plantings in Ocean City and Ocean Pines and citizen science monitoring projects of bay inhabitant counts including seals, terrapin turtles, horseshoe crabs and herons.

ACLS Course An American Heart Association ACLS course with a two-year certification will be held near Ocean City, March 16 and 17. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Healthcare providers enhance their treatment abilities through Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support training. From basic life support to advanced interventions and from airway management to pharmacology and more, professionals hone their skills. This class will be available to a limited amount of students and is available for preregistration on a first come first served basis. The class will take place in Fenwick/Selbyville Del. off Route 54 near Harris Teeters from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. CPRDelaware is an official American Heart Association Training Site and has trained and certified tens of thousands of healthcare providers and emergency responders on the Eastern Shore and New York. To register, call 302-462-5594 or visit CPRDelaware.com or CPRMaryland.net.

tact Program Manager Fawn Fitzgerald Mete by e-mail at fawn@ reddoors.org, or by telephone at 410-289-5576. For more information on the STEP UP summer internship program, contact Program Manager Ryan Mete by e-mail at ryan@sinepuxentgroup.com, or by telephone at 443-629-6209. Interested students can apply for the programs at their school’s guidance office or online at http://www.chooseworcester.org/STEM or http://www.reddoors.org/STEM. Supporting documents, such as academic transcripts and recommendation letters from a teacher or community member should be mailed to: STEP UP STEM Internship Program, Worcester County Economic Development, 100 Pearl Street Suite B, Snow Hill, Md. 21863.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although you tend to bore easily and leave others to finish what you start, this is one time when you’d be wise to complete things on your own. Then you can move on to something new. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your

indecision about a personal situation might come out of those mixed signals you’re getting. Best not to make any commitments until you have a better sense of how things are going.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A dispute appears to be getting out of hand. But you should be able to step in and bring it all under control soon. Be patient. News about a potential career move might be delayed.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Career obligations could interfere with important personal plans. But using a combination of common sense and compromise helps resolve the dilemma to everyone’s satisfaction. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A stressful situation drains some of your energy reserves. But you soon bounce back in time to finish your tasks and enjoy a well-deserved weekend getaway.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22)

This is a good time to throw a party for friends and colleagues and surprise them with your dazzling domestic skills. You also might want to reconsider that career move you put on hold.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22)

A sudden change of mind by someone you relied on could cause a delay in moving ahead with your plans. But those whom you’ve helped out before are prepared to return the favor.

Annual free-throw shooting contest at Seacrets Sun.

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (March 7, 2014) Free-throw stars from the area’s restaurants and bars will compete head-to-head Sunday, March 9, in Seacrets’ annual “That basketball thing in March” shooting contest. Members of the public are invited to cheer along with scores of the shooters’ coworkers and friends at the event from 5-9 p.m., where a representative from each business will compete in the bracket until one winner reigns supreme. There will be food and drink specials throughout the event. “It’s always a good time,” said Ray Jackson Jr., assistant general manager at Seacrets and organizer of the tournament this year. “It’s a way for all the different restaurants and bars to intermingle and come together and have fun.” So far, 16 teams have signed up a player to compete in the head-to-head contest. Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon, The Sand Bar, Kirby’s Pub and Galaxy 66 Bar & Grille will be there, to name a few. Pairs will compete head-to-head, each shooting 10 free throws, with the winner advancing to the next round. The winner of the 2014 tournament takes home a trophy, bragging rights and a “bag of swag” filled with gift cards,

Ready to score at basketball, Chance Ebel, Gina Day and Marben Calderson represent Mother’s Cantina during the March Madness Shootout, “That Basketball Thing,” at Seacrets last year. The 2014 competition is scheduled for Sunday.

beer, T-shirts and other prizes. Last year, Satellite Café earned the honors. The contest began in 2010 when two managers at Seacrets “wanted to do an event to get all of the bars together,” Jackson said. “It’s fun,” he said, adding that shooters must not only be able to make baskets, but maintain that ability throughout a drinking event. New this year, there will be a 50/50 raffle during the contest, with half of the

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to speak up in front of others. However, your self-assurance soon takes over, giving you the confidence you need to make yourself heard.

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proceeds benefitting Diakonia, which provides a food pantry and housing for those in need. Attendees are asked to bring canned food donations for Diakonia, too. Seacrets’ doors open at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 9, for “That basketball thing,” with the contest starting around 6 p.m. Restaurants and bars can register to play until 5 p.m. the day of the contest. Call Seacrets at 410-524-4900 for more information.

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AN OCEAN CITY TRADITION

PISCES (February 19 to March 20)

What seems to be an ideal investment should be checked out thoroughly before you snap at the offer and find yourself hooked by an expensive scam.

HAPPY HOUR

best friend a friend can have. But be careful that you don’t take too many bows, or you might see gratitude replaced with resentment.

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pesky personal dilemma this week is to meet it head-on. Insist on an explanation of why the situation reached this point and what can be done to change it.

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NOW PLAYING 19TH HOLE BAR & GRILL

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9636 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 410-213-9204 March 7-8: Landers & Heinz, 7-10 p.m.

Route 54 and the bay Fenwick Island, Del. 800-227-0525 302-539-3095 Every Friday: Dave Hawkins, 6-10 p.m. Every Saturday: Dave Sherman, 6-10 p.m. Every Thursday: Aaron Howell, 6 p.m.

BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 March 7: Chest Pains, 9 p.m. March 8: No Byscuyts, 9 p.m. March 12: Sir Rod, 5-8 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com March 7-8: Phil Perdue FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-5500 March 7: Fat Friday w/Tear the Roof Off, 5 p.m.; Crawl Daddies, 9 p.m.; DJ Hook, 9 p.m. March 8: DJ Groove, 9 p.m.; Mike Hines & The Look, 10 p.m. March 9: Jazz Brunch w/Everett Spells, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 10: Bryan Clark, 5:30 p.m.; Opposite Directions

HIGH STAKES Route 54 Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 March 7: Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.; DJ Zman, 9 p.m. March 8: Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.; Chris Button & Joe Mama, 9 p.m.

Ocean City 410-524-3535 Every Friday and Saturday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. March 7-8: Savannah SCHOONER’S RESTAURANT In the Princess Royale 91st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-7777 Every Friday and Saturday: Harry O, 7-11 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 March 7: Vinyl Rhino, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

HOOTERS Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Rd. West Ocean City 410-213-1841 March 7: 50 East March 8: Jon Pheasant March 9: Shoeless Joe, 2 p.m. J/R’s 131st Street Ocean City 410-250-3100 March 7: Bob Hughes March 8: Howard on the Piano

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66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 March 7: Philly George

56th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-524-7499 March 8: Eddie “The Legend Of…”

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12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 March 7: Ladies Night w/DJ Billy T March 8: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. March 9: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m. March 13: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

103 N. Main St. Berlin 410-629-1022 March 7: Karl Bauman, classic country

ULTRAFUZE Seacrets: Saturday, March 8, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean

DJ JEREMY

NO BYSCUYTS

Harborside: Saturday, March 8, 9 p.m.

BJ’s on the Water: Saturday, March 8, 9 p.m.

March 8: Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; Ultrafuze, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. March 13: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m. SMITTY MCGEE’S Route 54 West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-4716 March 7: Rick Artz, 8 p.m. March 8: Bird Dog & The Road Kings, 8 p.m. March 13: Randy Lee Ashcraft, 8 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 443-365-2576 March 7: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey

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Cathy Gallagher and Jack Ferry

Danny Gallagher and Caitlin Ferry welcome guests to the party.

Jerry Gallagher and Jennifer Creed

Patrick McAllorum performs.

Ocean City Pipes and Drums lead the procession.

FINNEGAN'S WAKE More than 150 people attended the second annual Finnegan's Wake, sponsored by the Friends of the Worcester County Developmental Center, March 1, at Seacrets' Morley Hall on 49th Street. The event was a mock Irish funeral inspired by the traditional Irish song of the same name. The festivities kicked off with a funeral procession led by the Ocean City Pipes and Drums. The procession winded through Morley Hall and end with the placement of Finneganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s casket at its viewing site. Attendees had the opportunity, for $1, to tell him a joke or funny story. If he laughed, the teller won a free drink. The event was a fundraiser for WCDC, which provides employment opportunities, day habilitation training, residential services and community-based supports for adults who live with a disability in Worcester, Somerset and Wicomico counties. PHOTOS BY OCEAN CITY TODAY/LISA CAPITELLI

Finnegan's Wake attendees, from left, Heather Parsons, Nicole Dobelstein, Noonie Bengermino, Nancy and Ross Dobelstein, Adam Bengermino and Brett Dobelstein.

The casket of Finnegan is carried into Morley Hall.

Anne Gallagher, left, and Mary Ferry sell T-shirts and merchandise.

Jack Ferry, Sr. poses as Finnegan.

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Tom Shuster, Director of the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department, left, joins Robert “Bob” Frick and Kealey Allison for a photo. The two were presented with the Dennis Callahan Good Sport Awards, a Mid-Atlantic Recreation and Parks’ Sports Alliance 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.

Recreation Supervisor Al "Hondo" Handy congratulates participants in the boys' basketball league who received sportsmanship awards.

Allison and Frick win Dennis Callahan Good Sport Awards Continued from Page 33 lison, plays for the Fast Breakers travel basketball team, the Coastal Recreation Lacrosse Team and the Delmarva Dolphins travel lacrosse team. She is also a member of the Fenwick Island Junior Beach Patrol. Allison is the daughter of Jamie and Kim Allison, of Selbyville. She has one sister, Maggie. Frick has been coaching for OCRP since 1987, when his daughter participated in programs. In addition to coaching indoor soccer, he spent several years coaching softball and baseball. He has also sponsored teams for more than 20 years. Frick is a Certi-

fied Youth Sports Coach, through the National Alliance For Youth Sports. As both a coach and sponsor he has always promoted both teamwork and good sportsmanship, making him a suitable recipient for the 2013 MARPSA coach “Good Sports” Award. According to Frick, “the most enjoyable part about coaching is watching the kids grow and learn…the success of the coaching is when the kids come back to play not only your sport, but other sports.” Frick is married to Rhonda Frick and has one daughter, Bethany. They live in Bishopville.

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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AE-American Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 19TH HOLE BAR & GRILLE, 9936 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City 410-213-9204 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual and family-friendly, featuring great American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner at affordable prices. Open seven days a week, year-round. Happy hour daily, 3-7 p.m. Entertainment Friday through Sunday. ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-4365661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out, free Delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Ocean City’s most famous sub and pizza shop since 1959. An OC tradition where a sandwich is a meal, serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. Open Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. Open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. ■ CRABCAKE FACTORY, 120th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-4900 / www.crabcakefactoryusa.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to midnight; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Monday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Menu selections are Eastern Shore favorites: creamed chipped beef, omlettes and daily breakfast special crab dishes. World famous Crabcakes served all

day starting at 8 a.m. Other menu selections include Chicken Chesapeake, prime rib, steamed shrimp, Philly cheesesteaks, burgers and homemade soups. www.crabcakefactoryusa.com ships Crabcakes year-round. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside. ■ GALAXY 66 BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / $$$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Contemporary restaurant offering light fare and full entrees. Award- winning wine list, signature drinks and cocktails. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-2131846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday through Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-caneat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Seafood, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581; 128th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-2403 / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open 7 days a week. We have proudly served Ocean City, Maryland for over 40 years. Known for All You Can Eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HIGH STAKES BAR & GRILL, Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 / $-$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Carry-out available / Full bar / Casual dining, daily happy hour and daily food specials. Live entertainment. ■ HOOTERS, Fifth Street, on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-2690 and Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-1841 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS. Things are always getting better at Hooters! Fresh menu offering a number of ground chuck burgers, green salads, world famous chicken wings with 11 flavorful sauces and a fun children’s menu. Relax in the beach atmosphere or enjoy the outdoor seating. Happy hour every day, 3-7 p.m. Full bar available. Authentic Hooters merchandise in kids and adult sizes. Enjoy all the sports packages on large, flat screen TVs and great service by the delightful Hooters girls. Live entertainment. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Find out why we say, “Hooters makes you happy!”

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■ HOOTERS, 123rd Street, Bayside, Ocean City 410-250-7081 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Casual dining. Newly remodeled and open for the season. Our More Than A Mouthful Burger speaks for itself. We have everything from soups and salads, great sandwiches, and a variety of seafood choices. We look forward to seeing you and don't forget to stop in our gift shop and check out all the great merchandise. Seasonally open every Thursday through Sunday. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Proud to have Chef Shawn Reese creating beach-inspired dishes in both oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breaker’s Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open yearround and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites - Johnny’s Special, Neptune’s Seafood Feast Pizza, and MD Blue Crab. Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Coldest draft beer in town served in a chilled mug. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 4 a.m. ■ J/R’S, 131st Street, Ocean City 410250-3100 / www.jrsribs.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s Menu / Full bar / Carry-out / Early bird specials daily. This is the PLACE for ribs, steaks, chicken, seafood and steamed crabs. Try our Ribs in our family oriented spacious dining room or cheer on your favorite team in our new enlarged sports bar. You’ve tried the Rest- Now try the Best. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ MERMAID COVE PUB, 33195 Lighthouse Road, Williamsville, West Fenwick, Del. 302-436-0122 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Full bar / Get shipwrecked at the Mermaid Cove with pub, drink and food specials daily. Lump crab cakes, rock and mahi tacos, fried oyster sandwiches and platters are among the items to choose from. Breakfast served weekends. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Take-out available. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.

■ REFLECTIONS RESTAURANT, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-524-5252 / www.ocmdhotelscom/reflections / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Tableside flambé dining. Casually elegant, cuisine prepared tableside in the European tradition. Private dining rooms. Eclectic chef’s specials accompanied by an award-winning wine list. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SEASONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-5241000 / www.carouselhotel.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., featuring a wide variety of entrees, seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ SIMMER TIME, Rt. 54, Fenwick Island, next to Mio Fratello 302-436-2266 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Fondue and more in an intimate atmosphere; small and large parties. ■ SMITTY McGEE’S, 37234 Lighthouse Road, West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-4364716 / www.smittymcgees.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / No children’s menu / Full bar / Casual. Big menu, including hot wings and drinks. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE BRICK HOUSE PUB, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410524-5252 / www.ocmdhotels.com/brickhousepub / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Relax and enjoy the laid back atmosphere of this casual brew pub. Enjoy a lite bite, or watch the game on one of our huge flat-screen TV's. Dine on the freshest raw bar specialties, or try one of the local favorites, including fresh rockfish, shrimp, crab cakes, spicy hummus, juicy burgers and steaks, piping hot made-toorder pizzas, flavorful sandwiches and gourmet salads. Extensive micro-brew list and beers on tap. Happy hour specials daily. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Old World saloon-type feel, Whisker’s is famous for its Certified Angus® burgers and delicious casual fare, as well as its entertaining atmosphere and photo lined walls of famous and infamous “whiskers.” Enjoy flat screen TVs to watch your favorite sports. Open year-round, 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., serving lunch and dinner daily. Happy hour every day 4-7 p.m. Nightly food specials.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Use ripe, sweet bananas when making bread

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (March 7, 2014) The ideology of culinary “perfection” has been debated and conclusion becomes a theme of elusion. If one argues that precision is plausible, then many factors must be considered. Even the simplest recipe must be deconstructed at every level to reach the state of excellence. On that note, banana bread is up for discussion. Before we get started, a common misconception must be cleared up. A banana is not a fruit. Bananas are regarded as an herbaceous plant because they grow on very large vines as opposed to trees and do not contain any true woody tissue. A banana is technically an herb. If one would like to take it one step further, a banana is the world’s largest herb. Banana bread is simple to make. Delectable banana bread is a different story. As bananas ripen, starch converts to sugar at an exponential rate. Heavily speckled bananas have a lot more fructose than lightly speckled bananas; the sweeter version is the preferred choice. The next issue at hand is the actual concentration of banana flavor. Too many bananas will make the bread too moist and heavy. Crushed banana chips are a possible option, but I decided against the chips because they are made from under-ripe bananas that defeat the purpose. So I am back to square one; maybe I have spoken too soon. Bananas contain a great deal of natural moisture, which can affect the texture and flavor. Microwaving them helps separate the juice from the meat. Placing the heated bananas in a sieve and extracting the liquid completes this process. Reducing the liquid and reconstituting it back into the bananas is the final stage for banana essence. The piece de resistance is layering the top of the loaf on each side with sliced bananas. This produces the ultimate banana taste and ensures an even rise. The subject of sugar is next; whether to use white or light brown sugar is the question at hand. Both are used but for different purposes. The molasses in the brown sugar is a better pairing with the banana batter. However, sprinkling granulated sugar on top of the loaf will create a caramelization. Contrast is always welcomed and indulges one‘s senses. There are a few extra steps in this recipe. The walnuts are optional, depending on personal preference. Warm banana nut bread sooths the soul on a chilly, wintry day.

Ingredients 1 ¾ cups unbleached all-purpose flour, sifted 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon table salt pinch of cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg 6 large very ripe bananas 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 2 large eggs ¾ cup packed light brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract ½ cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 8 ½ by 4 ½-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray. 2. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt,

cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. 3. Place 5 bananas (cut into quarters) in microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap and cut several slits for the steam to escape. Microwave until bananas are soft and have released liquid, about 5 minutes. Transfer bananas to sieve (over a bowl) and allow to drain. Occasional stir until you have at least ½ cup liquid. 4. Cook banana liquid in a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat until it has reduced to ¼ cup. Remove from heat and using a potato masher, blend the banana liquid back into the bananas. Then add butter, eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla and combine thoroughly. 5. Pour banana mixture into flour

mixture and stir until combined. Do not over-stir the mixture. Gently fold in the walnuts. 6. Pour batter into loaf pan. Slice remaining banana diagonally into ¼inch slices and place on top on both sides lengthwise. Sprinkle granulated sugar evenly over the entire loaf. 7. Bake until toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 55 to 75 minutes. Allow to cool on wire racks for 15 minutes. Then remove banana nut bread and continue to cool on wire rack. Serve warm, toasted with butter or at room temperature. Secret Ingredient - Dedication. “Dreams and dedication are a powerful combination.” William Longgood

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SENIOR SLANT

OCEAN CITY TODAY/IRISH KEMP

Area seniors enjoyed lunch and the company of friends at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City.

According to Kemp, ‘Funky Feb. full of flaky foolishness’

By Irish Kemp Contributing Writer (March 7, 2014) Funky February is full of flaky foolishness, such as the know it all woodchuck, named Puxy, who predicted this long drawn out winter via his out again, in again, shadow. I always thought he was a very unreliable source. This has been the longest six weeks of this old broad’s life. I’m all for Puxy going back into his hole and do a return engagement on a sunny day. Who, or is that whom, keeps the records on this little critter? Kinda’ looks as tho “the little”

punk might be right this year. Buxy’s gonna’ have to go back to Pennsylvania and have a little talk with that critter. Be that as it may, a large group of area seniors headed for the Casino at Ocean Downs. It was my understanding that some of them actually won on the Casino given stake, money. H’mm! Wouldn’t it be nice if the town furnished See ST. Page 43

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Regulars at High Stakes on Route 54 in Fenwick Island, Del. pose for picture.

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St. Pat’s parade March 15 Continued from Page 42 a bus at a minimal fee, of course. Afterward, the senior club participants made their way to the Sunset Grille to socialize and dine on the half price, delicious lunch. Oh yeah folks, OC is de place to be. Rain or snow, there’s always some place to go around our big/little seaside town. Seek and ye’ shall find. New in town and wanna be found? Check out the local adult plus club at 41st Street and the bay a wee bit north of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Most baby boomers look askance at the senior centers. I have noticed this apathy at the local communities that are loaded with amenities, thanks to their quarterly HOA fees. I also noticed that the quality of the lunches at the center have dropped to a new low. Oh yeah, you pay a nominal fee to eat, but if local restaurants such as the Green Turtle, Harpoon’s and many other restaurants make such delicious half-price entrees during the off-season, why can’t our tax supported senior center do likewise. A sandwich, soup or a tasty, nutritious salad would satisfy most of my peers. Keep in mind, if you don’t use, you lose. Many of the town retirees restarted their volunteer careers via the brand new MAC center back in the 1980’s. Thanks to Director Ann Tomey it’s once again a nice place to hang out. Trust me folks, it’s loaded with amenities, the likes of pool tables, exercise equipment, art lessons, etc. Check it out. Appreciative visitors do. They also send in letters to OC Today.

Students sought for Corp Program

(March 7, 2014) Assateague Island National Seashore is currently recruiting six students between the ages of 15 and 18 for the Youth Conservation Corp Program. The students will continue repair work from Hurricane Sandy damage on the Maryland side of Assateague in the Sinepuxent District. The projects will include installing split rail fencing, rebuilding boardwalks and landscaping visitor center and headquarters areas. Students will also have the opportunity to work with Resource Management and Interpretation divisions in the National Seashore. Those hired will be paid the Maryland minimum wage currently $7.25 per hour. The project work will begin on Monday, June 30, and continue until Aug. 22. Applications may be picked up at the Assateague Island National Seashore Visitor Center, 11800 Marsh View Lane in Berlin. It is open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Application deadline is April 3, at 2 p.m. Applications may be dropped off at the visitor center or mailed to: Assateague Island National Seashore, 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, Md., 21811. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/asis or check out its Facebook page.

Thursday’s senior bowling league is in need of subs this month. Call the Ocean City parks and recreation department at 410-250-0125 for more info. My resolve not to do mornings is in the process of being rethunk. I know I know, non morning people hate that kinda’ talk. Sorry guys, but times-a wastin, so I do what I hafta do when I can still remember what it was that I was supposed to do at any given time. I’m sure that birthday kids, the likes of Ed Holson, Carol Ferrante, Duke Pantos, Alma Vittek, Tony Sapia, Diane Hughes, Mike Carmichael, Carlee Archer, Dr. Casaneda, Chris Berard, Jim Halsey, and the St. Patrick’s Day celebrators, the likes of Jim Halsey, John Vittek and Dawn McGee are all souped up about the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day parade and celebrations. “Have a great one kids!” Remember that the Irish and wannabees will march, float or swing and sway on that glorious day, Saturday March 15 at the 33rd annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. If parade chairman Buck Mann has his way, the march will start promptly at noon. If you’re liberal with your green, the Irish are loaded with ways to get you thru the golden gate. Be sure to catch all the activities at the 45th Street village. C U IN OC

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Reception at OC Center for the Arts, March 7 (March 7, 2014) Join the Art League of Ocean City on Friday, March 7 from 5-7 p.m. at the OC Center for the Arts on 94th Street, bayside, for the opening reception of the March exhibits. This month’s exhibits include a mix of mediums and styles including oils, sculpture and watercolors. Guest artists Leslie Belloso, John Schisler and Pete Hassler will be featured in the Thaler Gallery and Jan Bain will be the artist in residence for the month. “People” will be the focus of the Galleria exhibit in a 2D allmedia artwork competition by Art League members and local artists. Laura Era of Troika Gallery, Easton will be the judge and cash prizes will be awarded. On display in the Members Spotlight Gallery will be a group show by the “Thursday Drop in Painters.” Belloso rediscovered her passion for oil painting in 2001 after a 10-year hiatus from art, during which time she completed an internal medicine residency. At the urging of her husband, she started taking painting workshops and has not looked back since, forging on with her new career. She paints almost exclusively from life: still life, portraits, figures, and landscapes. Her oil paintings are filled with lively brushstrokes and her style has been described as contem-

ums of such masters as Titian, Rubens, and Rembrandt. In early 2011, he began to pursue a full-time art career. Along with painting, he also teaches his traditional painting techniques at his home studio in Georgetown, Del. Hassler will be showing his stone sculptures, although he is also an accomplished painter. After majoring in painting in college, he saw an artist carving stone and knew that’s the direction his artwork would take. He took a six-month course to learn the basics and the rest is self-taught. After retiring, he converted his garage into a carving studio and now sculpts full time. Much of his work is inspired by the Ocean City Guest artists Leslie Belloso, John Schisler and Pete Has- area and his proximity to the sler will be featured in the Thaler Gallery at the OC CenAtlantic Ocean. ter for the Arts on 94th Street. Belloso's "Bathroom Artist-in-Residence Bain is Sink" oil painting will be one of many pieces on display. a talented watercolorist. Recently retired as a school disporary realism with an abstract ap- trict administrator, teacher, and as a proach. children’s librarian in New York Schisler has studied the tech- State, she was looking for that perfect niques of the Dutch Masters since he hobby, which would enrich her life began painting at age 17. His style is and retirement, and was lucky classical realism and in keeping with enough to discover it in watercolor the tradition of the old masters, he painting. She enjoys painting landlearned to make and use “black oil,” scapes and vibrant sunsets. Join her which is used as a basis for the medi- for a meet and greet and painting

demonstration on Saturday March 15, from 11-1 p.m. and watch her paint from 1-3 p.m. She will be in studio E on Fridays and Saturdays during the month and welcomes the public to watch her work. The Members’ Spotlight Gallery will highlight the work of several members of the Art League of Ocean City who regularly gather to paint at the OC Center for the Arts on Thursday mornings. Artists Judy Benton, George Hamaty, Stasia Heubeck, Connie Kelleher, Barbara Stitcher and Jody Veader can be found painting at the art center on most Thursday mornings. These artists are oil, acrylic and watercolor artists with variety of backgrounds and experience. They enjoy the experience of painting with others and have produced many fine works. Those interested in joining these artists are welcome to bring their own supplies on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. for open studio time. The cost is $3 and is open to all ALOC members. The Ocean City Center for the Arts is run by the Art League of OC,which is a non-profit 501c3 organization. The galleries are open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call the ALOC at 410-524-9433 for more information or visit www.artleagueofoceancity.org.

Artwork by middle and high school students on display (March 7, 2014) The artwork of middle and high school students from public and private schools in Worcester County will be on display during the annual Shirley Hall Youth Memorial Art Show being held at the Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street bayside from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, and Sunday, March 9. For more than 20 years, the Art League of Ocean City has organized and presented the art show in cooperation with county schools. The purpose

of the event is to promote creativity and allow the youth to present their artwork in a gallery space. In addition to the students being able to present their artwork in a gallery, they are also eligible for cash prizes. “The Art League has been hosting this annual show for the past 20 years,” said Rina Thaler, executive director of the Ocean City Center for the Arts. “Our organization believes it is important to support and encourage the See FAMILY Page 45

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‘Family Clay Day’ March 8 at OC Center for the Arts Continued from Page 44 artistic efforts of our area students.” The art show is named in memory of former Art League of Ocean City board member Shirley Hall, who was instrumental in bringing this exhibit to the Art League. Originally, the exhibit was presented by the Ocean City Women’s Club and hosted at the Art League. Hall was a member of both the Women’s Club and the Art League and always coordinated the art show. When the Women’s Club dissolved, the Art League decided to continue the yearly contest. It was renamed the Shirley Hall Show when she passed away. The judges of the show are Shirley’s daughters, Betsy Hall-Harrison and Barbara Shade. In conjunction with the art show, on March 8 from 1-3 p.m. there will be a “Family Clay Day.” Families can explore their creative side together. Participants will make clay lighthouses in the pottery studio at the OC Center for the Arts. The cost is $25 for ALOC members, $30 for non-members and all clay, materials, glazing and firing are included. Sign up online www.artleagueofoceancity.org or call 410-524-9433. The Ocean City Center for the Arts is run by the Art League of Ocean City, which is a nonprofit 501c3 organization. The galleries are open daily 11a.m. to 4p.m.

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Delmarva Birding Weekend in April Event celebrates migration of birds and those residing on Peninsula year-round (March 7, 2014) Registration is open for the 19th annual Delmarva Birding Weekend, April 24-27. The event celebrates the spring migration of warblers, shorebirds, waterfowl and raptors, and the birds that reside on the Peninsula year-round. Combining boat trips, paddling treks, and expeditions by foot, the Weekend takes place in the wild lands and waters that feed into the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays and the Atlantic Coastal Bays. The Delmarva Peninsula is one of the country’s premier birding areas, thanks to an extensive variety of habitat protected by our parks, refuges and wildlife management areas. On tours led by expert guides, birders will observe hundreds of species on Delmarva’s barrier islands, in tidal salt marshes, cypress swamps, upland fields and primeval forests. More than 400 bird species have been recorded in the region. In 2009, 204 species were tallied during Delmarva Birding Weekend. “It’s our vast shallow bays and large tracts of protected marshes and bald cypress forests that make the Delmarva Peninsula one of the finest

The Delmarva Peninsula is one of the country's premier birding areas, thanks to an extensive variety of habitat protected by our parks, refuges and wildlife management areas. Registration is now open for the 19th annual Delmarva Birding Weekend, April 24-27.

birding regions in the nation,” said Jim Rapp, Weekend organizer and guide. “During the Weekend, our guests will hike on private farmland and woodland that is normally offlimits to birders, and our waterborne trips go where the birds are. In late April, we will see waterfowl that winter here just before they migrate north, and early-arriving warblers and shorebirds that have just flown in from the Caribbean and South America.”

He continued, “You can start your morning with Prothonotary Warblers and Barred Owls in the bald cypress swamp, spend your afternoon with Common Loons and Piping Plovers along our coastal shores, and end your day with Clapper Rails and Chuckwill’s-widows by the twilight marsh. None of the trips is physically taxing, but this is an opportunity to tally 100 species in a day in places that are normally inaccessible to birders.” See REGISTRATION Page 46

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Assateague Island Alliance to host Dr. Jay F. Kirkpatrick (March 7, 2014) Assateague Island Alliance, the nonprofit friends group of Assateague Island National Seashore, will host Dr. Jay F. Kirkpatrick Saturday March 22, at 11 a.m. in the ASIS Environmental Education Center (old Visitor Center). Dr. Kirkpatrick is the scientist and researcher who partnered with ASIS and spent 27 years making the humane control of the wild horse population on Assateague Island (Maryland district) come to life. Beginning in 1986, fertility control measures developed on, and used by ASIS were the first to show that fertility control could be applied to freeranging wildlife remotely and the entire reproductive cycle could be monitored without capturing animals. ASIS was the first to use a completely new approach for monitoring genetics that doesn’t even require blood samples. ASIS was the first agency to develop an effective pro-active public education program. All of the techniques described above are

now used extensively, worldwide, but they started here on ASIS. Join Dr. Kirkpatrick, of The Science and Conservation Center in Billings, MT, to discover how all of this and more started here, on the sand and marshes of Assateague Island National Seashore. The ASIS Environmental Education Center GPS address is 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, Md. 21811. Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), a 501-c3 organization, was created to benefit Assateague Island National Seashore by supporting interpretive, educational and scientific programs and assuring stewardship, restoration and preservation of our land, water, living resources and historical sites while balancing high quality resource-compatible recreation. Donations and purchases are tax-deductible. For more information, call 443614-3547 at or e-mail outreachAIA@gmail.com.

Annual golf tournament to benefit Play It Safe program

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(March 7, 2014) The Ocean City Drug Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee presents the 7th annual March Madness Mini Golf Tournament, Monday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at Old Pro Indoor/Outdoor Golf on 136th Street. The fundraiser will benefit the Play It Safe Ocean City project, which will be celebrating its 25th year in June. The cost is $15 per person or $60 for a team of four. The OCDAAPC is also looking for hole sponsors which cost $25 as well as prizes to award to the winners. Businesses interested in sponsoring a hole or providing some gift certificates for this event, should contact Al “Hondo” Handy at 410-250-0125. The contribution is tax deductible. Each year, the Play It Safe project offers about 60 free events for high school graduates who come to Ocean City in June to celebrate that milestone in their lives. The mission of Play It Safe is to create a safe environment for the graduates, to encourage them to make good healthy choices, and to have responsible fun without the use of alcohol or other drugs. The committee has successfully carried out this mission in partnership with the Town of Ocean City and the Worcester County Health Department. Approximately 10,000 graduates attend these free events every year where they can win T-Shirts, gift certificates, beach supplies, coupons for food and many other prizes. This is made possible by merchants, businesses, community and civic organizations as well as the Town of Ocean City. This tournament will help defray

the cost of Play It Safe events. Light refreshments will be served. Contact Donna Greenwood at 410-289-7060 or Handy, 410-250-0125, for more information. Visit www.playitsafeoceancity.com for an application/registration form and to learn more about Play It Safe activities.

Registration open for 19th Delmarva Birding Weekend Continued from Page 45 Participating birders will be helping birds by promoting birding and habitat conservation. Birders, both novice and experienced, can make an important statement about the economic value of birds and their habitats through the money they spend in local hotels, restaurants, and shops. Birders are encouraged to remind local businesses that they are here to enjoy Delmarva’s natural areas and the birds that inhabit them. Registration information, field trip descriptions and resources for Delmarva birding are available at www.DelmarvaBirding.org. The Delmarva Birding Weekend is organized by Worcester County Tourism/The Beach & Beyond and is sponsored by the Towns of Berlin and Snow Hill. For more information, call 410-6323110 or 800-852-0335 or e-mail tourism@co.worcester.md.us.

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Organization to celebrate women Darlene Onley and Kathleen Mathias to be recognized during March 25 luncheon (March 7, 2014) Celebrate Women’s History Month with the Worcester County Commission for Women at a luncheon held on Maryland Day—Tuesday, March 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Clarion Resort Hotel on 101st Street in Ocean City. The 2014 national theme is “Celebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment.” We will be honoring Darlene W. Onley from Pocomoke City as the Woman of the Year for her commitment to improving the lives of Worcester County residents. Kathleen “Kathy” Mathias will be honored as the 2014 Woman in History for her extraordinary life (1953-2011), worthy of celebration and remembrance. The event will feature a keynote

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‘Operation Taste of Home’ under way (March 7, 2014) In 2014, Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay celebrates the 11th anniversary of “Operation Taste of Home.” Eleven years ago, the council was flooded with inquiries from the community and Girl Scout troops about how they could help make a difference for armed forces stationed overseas. Community service is a hallmark of Girl Scouting, so in response, “Operation Taste of Home” was born. During the last nine years, the program has expanded to include organizations across the Delmarva Peninsula, including food banks and pantries, blood banks, cancer centers and youth programs – with a total of 350,752 boxes donated. In a letter sent to the Girl Scouts, Frank Reuter, Master Sergeant of the U.S. Army, expressed his gratitude for receiving donated boxes of Girl Scout cookies while stationed in Afghanistan: “Thank you very much for the cookies that were sent because of your efforts,” he wrote to Girl Scouts across the Delmarva Peninsula. “Everybody here in Afghanistan always enjoys a taste of

home. We are grateful for all of your hard work and dedication.” U.S. Army Major Patrick Macklin wrote: “Thanks for the cookies. As soon as they came in I put them out for the boys and they didn’t stand a chance. I have professional Girl Scout cookie eaters that devour Girl Scout cookies. Thanks again for your generosity.” In 2013, 27,787 boxes of “Operation Taste of Home” cookies were purchased and donated to 12 military support organizations, including the USO at Dover Air Force base, Steel Magnolia Ministries, Operation We Care and the Military Support Affinity Group, as well as nearly 100 local charities across the Delmarva Peninsula. All of the proceeds from a local council’s cookie activities remains in the area where the cookies are sold. This revenue is used to benefit girls, some of it directly by remaining in the Girl Scout troop treasuries, and some of it indirectly by funding council-led programs for Girl Scouts. Each year, more than 9,000 Girl Scouts from the Delmarva Peninsula participate in the cookie program, selling

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Purchase cookies to send to troops stationed overseas Continued from Page 47 local Girl Scouts will offer six varieties â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Do-si-dos, and Savannah Smiles. This contribution is tax deductible. Customers will not receive the boxes of cookies they purchase for this service project, the Council will make arrangements for the delivery the boxes of cookies to the service men and women overseas and to the local agencies. To donate cookies through â&#x20AC;&#x153;Operation Taste of Home,â&#x20AC;? call the cookie hotline at 1-800-YUM-YUM-2, visit one of the many cookie booth sales across the peninsula in February and March, or send a check made payable to GSCB, with OTH on the memo line, to Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay, 501 S. College Avenue, Newark, Del. 19713.

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Tribute Show comes to WOC (March 7, 2014) Chicago-based entertainer, Denny Diamond, will bring the Neil Diamond Tribute Show to West Ocean City. Diamond has played in venues all over the U.S. as a family act with his two sons. Fans can expect to hear all their favorite Neil Diamond hits in this 90minute performance. Denny Diamond and The Family

Jewels will perform its Neil Diamond Tribute Show at The OC Jamboree in West Ocean City for one show only at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 22. Ticket cost is $30 and are on sale now and may be obtained by calling The OC Jamboree box office at 410-213-7581 or by going online at www.ocjam.com. All seating is reserved, theater style and strictly limited on a first- come basis.

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United Way accepting applications (March 7, 2014) United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore announced that the annual application process for local non-profit programs seeking funding for 2015 is now open. Nonprofit organizations providing programs for Lower Shore residents which are in any of United Way’s three impact areas of health, education or financial stability are encouraged to apply for funding no later than April 11. Applicants will need to meet the minimum guidelines including but not limited to: 1) Be a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Maryland; 2) Be in existence for at least one year

with oversight by an independent volunteer Board of Directors; 3) Provide services in Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset or Dorchester counties. A complete list of requirements, funding application and instructions are available online at www.unitedway4us.org. All applications will be reviewed after the April 11 deadline and funding decisions will be communicated in July with payments to begin January, 2015. For more information regarding United Way funding contact Pam Gregory, United Way community impact manager at 410-742-5143 or

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Festival to feature variety of Italian food and desserts Continued from Page 48 and sausage subs, salad and minestrone soup, cannolis, Zeppoles and baked goods. Music will be provided by Baltimore’s Mario Monaldi’s Band. In addition, there will be games for children and adults, religious articles pertaining for sale and raffle prizes. For information, contact Al DiOrio, 302-430-1004; Sal Castorina 302-4362146 or Tom Pergola, 302-541-4737, ocsonsofitalypubcommittee@yahoo.com or visit sonsofitalyoceancity.com.

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(March 7, 2014) The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded one of only six coveted AV-8B Harrier demonstrations in 2014 to the OC Air Show. The Harrier is one of the most sought after military aircraft demos because of its unique ability to hover and perform a vertical take off and landing. A Harrier demo at an oceanfront venue is dramatic because of the spray it creates when it descends vertically to hover just a few hundred feet above the surface of the water. The 7th annual edition of the event, scheduled for June 14-15, will be the only air show of the year in the mid-Atlantic region to feature a Harrier Demo. The U.S. Marine Corps is the third branch of the U.S. military to announce support for the OC Air Show. The U.S. Army Silver Wings Parachute Team will also perform

and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the event. “We’re honored the U.S. Marine Corps have selected the OC Air Show to demonstrate the Harrier” said Bryan Lilley, president of the OC Air Show. “We are fortunate to have such great support from multiple branches of the military in such challenging times.” “The OC Air Show keeps getting bigger and better thanks to the support of the Town of Ocean City and the hundreds of thousands of spectators who come out to make it a success some from as far away as New York, Ohio and the Carolinas, ” he said. For information, visit www.ocairshow.com or call 877-722-2927. Premium viewing tickets including the Flight Line Clubhouse and VIP Skybox are on sale.

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Welch to participate in nationwide assembly Worcester Prep senior will represent Presbyterian churches during June event

By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (March 7, 2014) A Worcester Preparatory School senior will be representing Presbyterian churches during a nationwide assembly this summer. Jamie Welch, 18, has been selected to represent the New Castle Presbytery as its young adult advisory delegate to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) being held in Detroit on June 14-21. Welch, a deacon at Buckingham Presbyterian Church in Berlin, was nominated by that church’s session and then selected by the Leadership Development Council of the New Castle Presbytery after an interview over Skype in January. The purpose of the General Assembly, he said Sunday following worship services at Buckingham, “is to discern God’s will for the future of the church and to create church policy to reflect His will.” The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church meets biennially in evennumbered years. Commissioners elected by each of the 173 presbyteries are expected to attend. The assembly acts on hundreds of items of business, which it receives through reports and

recommendations from various entities, including committees in which Welch will be participating. According to the Presbyterian Church Website, “the combined insights of all those on assembly committees become the recommendations to the whole assembly. If they are approved, they guide the church for years to come.” In addition to serving on committee, Welch expects to attend business sessions and daily worship services and to participate in mission tours. Welch was confirmed as a member of Buckingham Presbyterian Church during his early teenage years and was elected to the board of deacons in 2012. As a deacon, he was the greeter at the church on Sunday for the 11 a.m. service and he also passed one of the collection plates. Earlier, he attended the 9 a.m. contemporary worship service where he is responsible for selecting the music and integrating it into a PowerPoint presentation. He also runs the audio visual component of that worship service each Sunday. At Worcester Prep, Welch is editor of the school newspaper, “The Prep Press,” and was sound director of the musical, “Grease,” which was performed last week. He is also lead attorney for a mock trial at the school and with his computer teacher, Nancy Raskauskas, he owns a Web design business, nbrdesignstudio.com.

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Last summer, he participated in Worcester County’s Step Up program, which places high school students in paying internships with companies involved in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields. He worked at the TR Group in West Ocean City, where he was involved in cybersecurity and network management. In the fall, Welch hopes to attend the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va., where he would like to major in computer science with a double major in business. “I probably want to get into the cyber security profession,” he said.

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Public thanked for donations made during February drive Total of 1.2 tons of food collected to help needy individuals and families

(March 7, 2014) The Worcester County Commissioners and Volunteer Services would like to extend a hearty thank you to the public for participating in last month’s food drive for the Maryland Food Bank. “We can’t say thank you enough,” volunteer services manager Kelly Brinkley said. “The outpouring of donations that came in so quickly to our Recreation and Parks Department in Snow Hill was overwhelming, as were the donations to the libraries, county offices and Shore Spirits.” In early February, Worcester County Volunteer Services hosted a county-wide food drive with county employees and the public partnering to collect dry and canned goods for the MFB. Together this partnership culminated in the collection of 1.2 tons of food to help feed needy individuals

and families. Every pound of food donated to the MFB equates to 1.3 meals, and the combined donations provided 1,844 meals for those residing in the tri-county community who may not otherwise have known where their next meals would come from. “This is neighbors helping neighbors, and the extent of this sort of giving is nothing short of love in action,” Brinkley said. “When the phone call came in from the Recreation Center early in the drive that they needed additional containers to store more food, it was a good feeling.” The MFB is in need of partners who can assist in food collections throughout the year, not just during the holidays. Organizations interested in hosting food drives are invited to contact MFB Managing Director Jennifer Small at small@mdfoodbank.org. For more information about the food drive or to learn more about volunteer opportunities in Worcester County, contact Brinkley at 410-6320090.

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Vote for ‘business friendly’ chamber back to their community,” said Bryan LePage, vice president of the Maryland Small Business Week Awards committee. “In most instances, the nominations are submitted by chambers of commerce. Time and again we’ve been made aware of remarkable men and women who are incredible success stories but also incredible people, and we get these stories from their chambers. We thought it was about time to recognize the great work that chambers of commerce do to support and promote their members.” The Chamber Challenge is open to all chambers in the state. The public and chamber members are invited to vote for

their favorite chamber, once per day for the month of March. Voting opened March 1 and will close March 31. Votes will be tallied and winners will be honored at the Awards Luncheon on May 15. The event celebrates the achievements of the small business community and will also recognize the local winners of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week Awards Program. To vote for your favorite chamber or to learn more about the 30th annual Maryland Small Business Week Awards Luncheon, visit www.mdsbwawards.org. For additional questions, contact Rachel Howard at 410-962-6195, ext. 330.

Berlin diagnostic center recognized (March 7, 2014) The Eunice Q. Sorin Women’s Diagnostic Center at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. By awarding facilities the status of a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, the ACR recognizes breast imaging centers that have earned accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, and breast ultrasound (including ultrasound-guided breast biopsy). Peer-review evaluations, conducted in each breast imaging modality by board-

certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field, have determined that this facility has achieved high practice standards in image quality, personnel qualifications, facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs. Only 7 percent of centers nationwide have received the distinction of Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. The Eunice Q. Sorin Women’s Diagnostic Center focuses on providing topnotch technology as well as warm, friendly patient care. In addition to breast ultrasound and MRI and minimally invasive

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SDHS ACTIVITIES FAIR Stephen Decatur High School seniors, fron left, Samantha Quilter, Layla Fowler and Czarah Domingo served as directors during the Spring Activities Fair Feb. 13. The school offers more than 30 extracurricular clubs and activities for students.

READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY Ocean City Elementary School’s Media Specialist, Debbie Nuttle, celebrates National Read Across America Day by sharing a Dr. Seuss story with Grace Mitchell’s morning Pre-Kindergarten class. Read Across America Day is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on March 2—Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries and community centers participate by bringing together kids, teens and books.

ACADEMIC RECOGNITION The Stephen Decatur girls’ soccer team earned the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Team Academic Award. In order to qualify for the award, a team must have a minimum 3.25 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. The award demonstrates the program’s commitment to achieve on the field and in the classroom. Pictured, from left, are Principal Tom Zimmer, team captains Rebecca Haskell, Rebecca Lederman and Liz Rougcher, and Coach Misty Bunting.

SDHS JOB FAIR Kevin Gibbs and Erin Summers, from the Dough Roller, interview a potential employee during the annual Stephen Decatur High School Job Fair, Feb. 27, at the Berlin school. Fifty business vendors sought summer help and nearly 500 Worcester County students looked for employment.

BIS TEACHER OF THE YEAR WPS STUDENTS DONATE TO AGH Some of the members of Worcester Prep Grades 2 and 3 classes presented a check for $475 to Atlantic General Hospital representatives. The students in these classes donated the money they received from their recent bread sale projects. Pictured, from left, front row, are, Andrea Rilling, Luke Bunting, Austin Bren, Baylor Hoen, Caitlyn Hoen, Lily Paquette and Thalia Vasilikos, and in back, Grade 2 teachers Angie Bunting and Jenny Frostrom, AGH President and CEO, Michael Franklin; AGH Director of Development, Donna Pellinger; AGH Board Chair, Laura Deeley Bren; and AGH Board Secretary Christopher Hoen’90.

Berlin Intermediate has announced Victor Hall as its Teacher of the Year. Hall graduated from Chowan Jr. College with an Associate’s Degree in Printing Technologies and worked in the printing industry for 10 years. He credits his wife, Robin, for inspiring him to pursue a career in education. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Vocational Education from Delaware State University and Master’s in Applied Technology from Wilmington University. Hall teaches Technology Education to grades 5 and 6 at Berlin Intermediate School and uses a variety of real-world techniques to complete activities that his students can apply to college and career choices. His experiences as an athlete and coach provide him with the tools to maintain a disciplined and fair classroom environment while challenging students to creatively utilize technology. Hall lives in Delaware with his wife and three children.

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AMERICAN HISTORY AWARDS PHOTO COURTESY TED PAGE

GATHERING OF DEMOCRATS Local Worcester County Democrats got together at the Blue Dog Cafe in Snow Hill, Feb. 19, for an evening of enjoyment and to give local candidates and incumbents running for office a chance to introduce themselves. Pictured, from left, are candidate for County Commissioner District 5, Tom Wilson; County Commissioner for District 4, Virgil Shockley; candidate for Worcester County State’s Attorney, Mike Farlow; candidate for County Commissioner District 2, Diana Purnell; candidate for U.S. House of Representatives for Maryland’s District 1, Dr. John LaFerla; candidate for Delegate for Maryland District 38A, Percy Purnell; and candidate for Delegate for Maryland District 38C, Judy Davis.

WPS ALUMNI Each year the Worcester Preparatory School Alumni Association together with the WPS Development Office host a 100-Day Breakfast for seniors. This year’s speaker was Garvey Heiderman ’05, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. Alumni helping with the event, seated, from left, are Anna Dolle Bushnell ’96, Susan Winkleman Beauchamp ’83 and Tara Frankel Becker ’91, and standing, Reese Cropper ’78, Scott Mumford ’91, Heiderman, Alex Moore ’86, Chris Hoen’90 and Steve Green’93.

The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution annually sponsors an American History essay contest in area schools. Winners were invited to the Chapter’s luncheon meeting, Feb. 19, to read excerpts and receive their awards from American History Committee Chairman Joan Chambers. The American History Essay Contest is open to all grade 5, 6, 7 and 8 students in a public, private or parochial school, or those who are home schooled. This year’s topic was “The Lives of Children During the American Revolution.” A panel of judges selected Worcester Prep students as winners: Grade 5 – Hunter Gentry, Grade 6 – Maximillian Taylor, Grade 7 – Liam Hammond and Grade 8 – Brenner Maull. Taylor is the Grade 6 winner for the state and his essay will advance to the Eastern Division competition. Pictured, from left in front, are Taylor and Gentry, and in back, Katie (Kit) Matthews, DAR Regent; Maull, Hammond and Joan Chambers, chair of the American History Committee.

MAKING HARDTACK Keith Geiger’s seventh grade American History classes at Worcester Prep brewed up a batch of hardtack, a tasteless rock-hard cracker, which was a staple for soldiers during the Civil War. When the hardtack cooks were finished, winners of the best hardtack cook-off were selected. Pictured, from left, are Alannah Curtis, Geiger, Maya Natesan and Dylan Meoli.

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GUEST SPEAKER The Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County had as its February meeting speaker, Dr. Clara Small, who talked about black history in the U.S., emphasizing the struggles of African Americans during the Civil Rights events of the 1960’s. Small is a retired professor from Salisbury University and is the author of many articles and two books on African-American studies. Pictured, from left, are Women’s Club President, Judy Butler; Dr. Small; Vice President, Sandy Glassman, Candidate for Maryland House of Delegates 38C Judy Davis, and Dr. Ethel Hines.

JOB WELL DONE At the Restaurant at Lighthouse Sound, Feb. 28, under the leadership of Health Department Prevention Director Marty Pusey, front row, second from left, members of the Worcester County Drug and Alcohol Council and elected officials recognize bar and restaurant owners who, during random compliance checks, refused to sell alcohol to minors.

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Lower Shore Health Insurance Assistance Program, along with insurance carriers and brokers, will be on hand to answer questions and help attendees enroll in a health plan. Those enrolling in health coverage will need to bring required personal documentation. Info: www.lowershorehealth.org or 855-445-5540. To enroll in health coverage, go to MarylandHealthConnection.gov or call 1-855-642-8572 / 1-855-642-8583 TTY.

SAT. March 8

PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $5 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices, includes coffee and juice. Bloody Marys cost $3. Info: 410-524-8196.

FRI. March 7 BINGO — Knights of Columbus, 9901

Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-524-7994. copal Church, 3 Church St., Berlin, 5 p.m. Supper will be meatless potluck. Program focus is “Whose Mission is it anyway?” Presented by Fr. Moyer. Info: 410-641-4066.

CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER — Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 11242 Race Track Road, Berlin, 6 p.m. to midnight. Event features table games, money wheels, live and silent auctions. Catering by Hooked and A Taste of the Town. Cost: $40 in advance or $50 at the door. Reservations: mbscasinonight2014@gmail.com. Info: 410-208-1600 or www.MostBlessedSacramentSchool.com. ‘HEALTHCONNECTNOW!’ HEALTH FAIR —

Wicomico Youth and Civic Center, 500 Glen Ave., Salisbury, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring free health screenings, information on healthy cooking and fitness and entertainment. Certified representatives of the

OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING —

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:30 a.m. Department of Natural Resources resident biologist and fish scientist Steve Doctor will discuss coastal and offshore fisheries, regulations, trawl and seine surveys and how to become the current state record holder fro Golden Tilefish. All welcome. Info: Jack Barnes, 410-641-7662.

SUDDENLY SINGLE PROGRAM — Snow Hill li-

brary, 307 N. Washington St., 10-11:30 a.m. “Spring into Goal Setting: Make a Fresh Start!” will teach participants about goals, how to set them, and to follow through with them. Cost is $3. Refreshments served. Spon-

sored by the Worcester County Commission for Women and the Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services, Inc. Reservations: 410-641-6517 or lindaknierim@yahoo.com.

FARMERS MARKET — White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines, 8 a.m. to noon. Produce, farm fresh eggs, organic goods, herbs, fresh cut flowers, soaps, jelly, homemade baked goods, honey and more.

SUN. March 9

BUFFET BREAKFAST — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, every second and fourth Sunday of each month, 8:30-noon. Menu includes scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes, French toast, cream chip beef, orange juice and coffee. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children 9 and younger. Info: 410-524-7994. RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER — Safari Adven-

ture at Old Pro Golf, 136th Street, Ocean City, 2-4 p.m. Cost of $10 includes drink. Silent auction, 50/50, raffles, bake sale and many vendors including “31,” jewelry and local artists. Info: Eileen Dudley, 443-880-7180.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST —

Malia’s Cafe, located in the Spinnaker Motel, 1800 N. Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, 7-11:30

a.m. All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with one choice of sausage or bacon and coffee, tea or soda. Tickets cost $7 in advance or $8 at the door. One hundred percent of proceeds will go to Worcester Youth and Family. Tickets: 410641-4598 or bsouthworth@gowoyo.org.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS — Atlantic General

Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Help for those struggling with a compulsive eating problem, whether it is weight gain, bulimia, anorexia, or those who are a parent of a child with one of these problems. Meeting contribution is $1 weekly. Info: Bett, 410-202-9078.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, noon to 1 p.m. Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope that they may help each other to recover from alcoholism. Open to the community. Info: Rob, 443-783-3529.

MON. March 10 MARCH MADNESS MINI GOLF TOURNAMENT — Old Pro Golf, 13603 Coastal Highway,

Ocean City, 7 p.m. O.C. Drug Abuse Prevention Committee hosts the 7th annual tournament to benefit Play It Safe 2014. Four

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players per team, cost is $15 per person. Sponsors are needed at $25 per hole. Info: 410-289-7060, 410-250-0125 or www.playitsafeoceancity.com.

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Chorus, Sweet

Adeline’s, under the direction of Carol Ludwig, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, White Horse Park. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. Info: 410-208-4171.

HAND DANCING — House of Welsh, 1106

Coastal Highway, Fenwick, Del. Free lessons from 6-7 p.m., open dancing 7-10 p.m. No cover charge. Info: DC Hand Dance Club, 302-541-0728.

MARYLAND COASTAL BAYS PROGRAM FUNDRAISER — Burley Oak Brewing Com-

pany, 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, 6 p.m. Burley Oak is donating 10 percent of their bar sale to the MCBP. Guest bartenders, Matt and Bert from 19th Hold Restaurant will donate their tips as well. Live music provided by Days Gone By. There will be silent action items and a 50/50 raffle. Info: Sandi Smith, sandis@mdcoastalbays.org or 410-213-2297, Ext. 107.

T.O.P.S. OF BERLIN MEETING — Atlantic Gen-

eral Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and

healthy lifestyle. The group meets weekly. Info: Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083.

reservation, no fee. Info: www.DelmarvaParkinsonsAlliance.org or 410-749-8511.

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CWN COASTAL CHAPTER PRESENTS: GET NOTICED! — The Globe, 101 Broad St., Berlin, 6-8

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.

p.m. Regionally renowned social media marketing expert Deserie Lawrence presents the 10 essential elements of social media marketing, a blueprint for success in digital marketing and PR. Admission cost $15, by check or cash, at the door. With confirmed RSVP, admission includes food, ice tea and water. RSVP: Pam Sanders, 410-596-5431 by March 7. Info: www.facebook.com/cwncoastal.

STEPPING ON, FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP — Delaney Hall, St. Ann’s Catholic Church,

691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Del., 1-3 p.m. A well-researched falls prevention program. The group is free and meets weekly from Feb. 25 through April 8. Register: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268.

YOGA — James G. Barrett Medical Office

Building, Rotunda, 10231 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, 5:30-6:45 p.m. All levels welcome. Cost is $72 for eight sessions or $10 drop-in fee for first time. Info: Georgette Rhoads, 410-641-9734 or grgiads@atlanticgeneral.org.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30-4 p.m. Helping individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their families. No

BINGO — Every Wednesday at Ocean City

DELMARVA HAND DANCING CLUB — Meets every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:306:30 p.m., followed by dancing 6:30-9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Discounted food and drink prices. Info: 302-337-3638. TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING —

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: 302-436-3682.

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FORUM — Snow

Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 7-9 p.m. Meet Democratic candidates for local offices of Worcester County Commissioner, State’s Attorney and Judge of the Orphan’s Court. Candidate remarks, questions and

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THURS. March 13

AARP MEETING — Ocean City Chapter 1917 will meet at the MAC Senior Center, 104 41st St., Ocean City, 9:30 a.m. Claude Lewis, co-owner of Home Instead Senior Care, will speak on “Enhancing the Lives of Aging Adults and Their Families.” Anyone age 50 and older is welcome. Info: 410-352-5748 or aarp1917.org. BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday, Beach

Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Harpoon Hanna’s, Route 54 and the Bay, Fenwick Island, Del., 4 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410-524-0649; or Dianne, 302-541-4642.

BINGO — American Legion Post 166, 2308

Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City, every Thursday, year round. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. Food available. Open to the public. Info: 410-289-3166.

CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 7-8 p.m. Support and information for those affected by celiac disease. Info: Betty Bellarin, 410-603-0210. WORCESTER COUNTY TEA PARTY MEETING —

Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., meeting begins at 7 p.m. Michael Pertouka, Founder of The Institute on the Constitution is discuss “The American View of Law and Government.” Worcester County Sheriff Candidate Introductions: Sheriff Reggie Mason and George Truitt. Admission is free. Info: 443-614-7214.

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INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM CLASS — Class will be held Wednesdays, March 5 through April 30, 7-8:30 p.m. at Temple Bat Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin. Open to anyone interested in learning more about Judaism. No cost, but to register email Rabbi Warshaw, rabbiwarshaw@gmail.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy, & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Hwy., Suite 200 Ocean City, MD 21842

TRUSTEE’S SALE OF CONDOMINIUM UNIT The Trustee named below will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on Monday, March 24, 2014, at 4:00 P.M., at the Condominium, 109 Somerset Street, Ocean City, Md., all that property designated as Unit No. 6 in the Nowalk To The Boardwalk Condominium together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements as established by Declaration recorded among the land records of Worcester County in Liber 3500, folio 208, et seq., as amended, and as further described in a deed recorded at Liber 4877, folio 613, et seq., in “AS IS” condition, SUBJECT to all the liens, covenants, agreements, conditions, easements and restrictions as may appear among the land records of Worcester County, Maryland. A deposit of $10,000.00 in cash or certified check will be required of the Purchaser at the time and place of sale. (A deposit will not be required if the successful bidder is the secured party in this foreclosure action.) The balance in cash or certified check will be due 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. The cost of title documents, settlement costs, 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 following ratification of sale, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting Purchaser. For further information, you may contact Kevin P. Gregory, Trustee, 410-723-1400. OCD-3/6/3t _________________________________ Covahey, Boozer, Devan, & Dore, P.A. 11350 McCormick Road, E xecutive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600

SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 2 DORCHESTER STREET, UNIT 203 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 CASE NUMBER 23-C-13-001443 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Talbot Watkins, III recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 5086, folio 32, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substitut-

ing Thomas P. Dore, Mark S. Devan, Erin Gloth, Christine Drexel, and Brian McNair as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, Snow Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 5086, folio 32, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 5086, folio 26. The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property. The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title. TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $50,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within ten (10) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 6.50000% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser

shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit. Thomas P. Dore, Mark S. Devan, Erin Gloth, Christine Drexel, and Brian McNair, Substituted Trustees OCD-3/6/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 9029 PITTS RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Richard L. Dize, dated September 26, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4543, folio 462 and re-recorded in Liber 5031, folio 590 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 24, 2014 AT 2:15 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $19,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 8.392% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the

event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2011-18525) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Erin M. Brady, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-3/6/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 10 14TH ST. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Paula F. Robertson, dated April 17, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4699, folio 487 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 24, 2014 AT 2:16 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their

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PUBLIC NOTICES sole discretion, for $12,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 8% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2013-35142) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Erin M. Brady, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-3/6/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 115 ELIZABETH ST. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 17, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5044, Folio 458 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $176,242.00 and an original interest rate of 4.75000% default having oc-

curred 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 25, 2014 AT 4:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $19,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such

surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-3/6/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 9 46TH ST., UNIT #25 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated August 13, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4506, Folio 258 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $166,400.00 and an original interest rate of 4.625% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MARCH 25, 2014 AT 4:03 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. 25, in the “Old Wharf Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $19,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other

public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-3/6/3t _________________________________ Buonassissi, Henning & Lash, P.C. 1861 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 300 Reston, Virginia 20190 (703) 796-1341

TRUSTEES’ SALE 10121 Godspeed Drive Ocean City, MD 21842 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated December 12, 2006 recorded in Liber SVH 4848, Folio 212 and rerecorded February 26, 2007 in Liber SVH 4876 at Folio 125, among the Worcester County land records, the undersigned Substitute Trustees, any of whom may act, will offer for sale at public auction on March 17, 2014, at 2:42 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: 10-386039 The property and improvements will be sold in "as is" physical condition without warranty of any kind

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PUBLIC NOTICES and subject to all conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder's deposit of $39,500.00 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 2.000% 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 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. (51491) 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-2/27/3t _________________________________ Ridberg Aronson LLC 6411 Ivy Lane, Suite 405 Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-907-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF VALUABLE RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNIT 9400 Coastal Highway, Unit #804, Ocean City, MD 21842 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Dida K. Sood and Rajan Sood, husband and wife, dated January 21, 2000, originally recorded in Liber 2809, folio 418 and re-recorded in Liber 2809, Folio 427, among the

Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, 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 within the lobby of 9400 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 AT 3:30 PM All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon SITUATED IN Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is believed to consist of a two-bedroom, two-bath residential condominium unit with ocean views. The property address is 9400 Coastal Highway, Unit #804, Ocean City, MD 21842. Said property is in fee simple and is sold in an “AS IS” condition and subject to all covenants, conditions, liens, restrictions, easements, rightsof-way as may affect same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $45,000.00 will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash, cashier’s check, certified check, or in other form acceptable to the Substitute Trustees, except no deposit shall be required of the Holder of the Note. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) days of the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. Interest to be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate of 8% per annum from date of sale to date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees in the event the property is purchased by someone rather than the Holder of the Note. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , including, but not limited to, exceptions to the sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, or court administration of the foreclosure, there shall be no abatement of interest. Taxes, ground rent, water, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges, assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to date of auction and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. 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. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit.

Upon refund of the deposit, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claims against the Substitute Trustees. Additional terms may be announced at the sale. NOTE: The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered for informational purposes only. Neither the auctioneer, the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, the Substitute Trustee nor his agents or attorneys make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of information. PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS ARE URGED TO PERFORM THEIR OWN DUE DILIGENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY PRIOR TO THE FORECLOSURE AUCTION. For additional information, please contact Joel Aronson at 301-9076555. Joel S. Aronson, Michael Ridberg, and Tina Papagiannopoulos, Substitute Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC 410-825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-2/27/3t _________________________________ Buonassissi, Henning & Lash, P.C. 1861 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 300 Reston, Virginia 20190 (703) 796-1341

TRUSTEES’ SALE 131-B Captains Quarters Unit 2 Ocean City, MD 21842 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated January 5, 2006 recorded in Liber SVH 4629, Folio 163, among the Worcester County land records, the undersigned Substitute Trustees, any of whom may act, will offer for sale at public auction on March 17, 2014, at 2:41 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: 10-317002 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 $21,500.00 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 6.625% 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 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. (50386) Richard A. Lash, Barry K. Bedford, David A. Rosen, Leonard W. Harrington, Jr., Robert E. Kelly and Pooya Tavakol, Substitute Trustees Auctioneers: Alex Cooper Auctioneers 908 York Road Towson, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-2/27/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 8 CANAL SIDE MEWS WEST A/R/T/A 8 CANAL SIDE MEWS OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated November 29, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4842, Folio 423 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $560,000.00 and an original interest rate of 7.8750% 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 18, 2014 AT 4:03 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit LUT-AX-8, in Phase 8, pursuant to a Condominium Regime established by and shown on a condominium plat entitled "Condominium Plat Phase 8, The Townhouse Condominium II At Sunset Island" and more fully de-

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PUBLIC NOTICES scribed 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 $57,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-2/27/3t _________________________________

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 74 BRAMBLEWOOD DR. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated January 12, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4860, Folio 157 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $255,000.00 and an original interest rate of 3.00000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MARCH 18, 2014 AT 4:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $31,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED) will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property,

and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 10 days of ratification, the Sub. Trustees may file a motion to resell the property. If Purchaser defaults under these terms, deposit shall be forfeited. The Sub. Trustees may then resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees OCD-2/27/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 711 9TH STREET POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Nathaniel Gates, dated August 20, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4223, Folio 525 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $83,700.00, and an original interest rate of 6.000%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on March 11, 2014 AT 4:06 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 $8,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the

purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, condo/HOA assessments or private utility charges, 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. 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 legal remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Randall J. Rolls, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-2/20/3t _________________________________

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 30 DRIFTWOOD LA. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Phillip Morgan Knapp, dated July 12, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4969, folio 371 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MARCH 10, 2014 AT 2:25 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $40,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 8% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges 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 #2013-38015) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Erin M. Brady, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-2/20/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 4000 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #113 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Harlan Sammons, Sr. a/k/a Harlan E. Sammons, Jr. and Linda Sammons, dated February 1, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4875, folio 568 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 10, 2014 AT 2:26 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and described as Unit No. 113, in the “Ocean Point Condominium - Number Two” 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 $14,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the

rate of 8% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2011-14035) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Erin M. Brady, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-2/20/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 13321 NANTUCKET ROAD, A/K/A 13321 NE NANTUCKETT ROAD, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Scott R. Hauser, Patricia E. Hauser, Steven M. Caldwell, and Jeanette E. Caldwell, dated May 4, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4786, Folio 600 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $192,000.00, and an original interest rate of 4.250%, 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 11, 2014 AT 4:03 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 $20,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, condo/HOA assessments or private utility charges, 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. 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 legal remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Randall J. Rolls, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-2/20/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT TO WORCESTER COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE PLAN FOR EXPANSION OF ISLAND RESORT CAMPGROUND WATER AND SEWERAGE PLANNING AREAS WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The Worcester County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider a requested amendment to the Worcester County Comprehensive Water and Sewerage Plan as submitted by Steven Soule on behalf of Island Resort Campground, Inc. for expansion of the Island Resort Campground Water and Sewerage Planning Areas to add thirty-two (32) campsites to the existing campground. The amendment is more specifically identified as follows: 1. Case number SW-2013-3 on the application of Steven Soule on behalf of Island Resort Campground, Inc. to amend the Worcester County Comprehensive Water and Sewerage Plan to expand the Island Resort Campground Water and Sewerage Planning Areas to add thirty-two (32) campsites to the existing one hundred ten (110) unit campground, with an ultimate capacity of one hundred eighty-two (182) units at build-out. The subject property is more specifically identified on Worcester County Tax Map 40 as Parcel 93 and is located on a 57-acre property surrounding an existing borrow pit located north of Croppers Island Road north of Newark, Maryland. The expanded area is to be designated W-1 and S-1 (to be built within two years) in the Worcester County Comprehensive Water and Sewerage Plan. The public hearing on this application will be held on TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM ROOM 1101 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE WEST MARKET STREET, SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 The case file may be reviewed at the Department of Environmental Programs, Room 1201 - Worcester County Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 between the

hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday (except holidays). Interested parties may also call 410-632-1220, ext. 1601. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-2/27/2t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. BARRY K. NOVAK GARRY K. NOVAK 11500 Coastal Highway, Unit #1216 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001549

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 19th day of February, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 11500 Coastal Highway, Unit #1216, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 24th day of March, 2014, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 17th day of March, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $175,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/27/3t _________________________________

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INVITATION FOR BIDS BUS VEHICLE STORAGE BUILDING METAL ROOF REPAIRS The Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, Maryland will be accepting Sealed Bids for BUS VEHICLE STORAGE BUILDING METAL ROOF REPAIRS to the Transportation Bus Barn located at 204 65th Street, Building G, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Work will include,

but is not limited to, removal, disposal, provision, repair and installation of metal roof materials. Bids must be received by the Office of the City Manager, located at 301 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, Maryland 21842, by no later than 4:30 PM on Monday, March 10, 2014. Bids will be opened at the City Council Work Session at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Bidders are welcome to attend but need not be present. A Pre-Bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 10:00 AM in the Ocean City Public Works Administration Conference Room, located at 204 65th Street, Building E, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Prospective Bidders are encouraged to visit the project site prior to submission of final bids. Bid documents and specifications are available from: Ocean City Public Works Department of Transportation Mr. Brian Connor 204 65th Street, Building E Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Email: bconnor@oceancitymd.gov Office: 410-723-2174 Project funding provided by the Federal Transit Administration, Maryland Transit Administration and Town of Ocean City. Registered Disadvantage Businesses Enterprise’s (DBE’s) are encouraged to apply. OCD-2/13/4t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 14-1 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 14-1 (Zoning - Large Day-Care Homes) was passed by the County Commissioners on February 18, 2014. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-103(b). (Adds the definition of a Large Day-Care Home as a dwelling unit or manufactured or mobile home in which daytime adult supervision is provided for nine to twelve children under the age of sixteen which are not members of the caregiver’s family and in which the caregiver regularly resides.) § ZS 1-203(c)(18). (Renumbers the existing subsection 18 to subsection 19 and adds this new subsection to permit Day-Care Centers by special exception in the E-1 Estate District, subject to certain minimum lot requirements for lot area , lot width, front, side and rear yard setbacks, and subject to the agricultural protection setback requirements of Subsection ZS 1-305(r) and the site plan review requirements of Section ZS 1325.) § ZS 1-204(c)(20). (Renumbers the existing subsection 20 to subsection 21 and adds this new subsection to permit Large Day-Care Homes by special exception in the V-1 Village District, subject to certain minimum lot requirements for lot area , lot width, front, side and rear yard setbacks.)

§ ZS 1-205(c)(19). (Renumbers the existing subsection 19 to subsection 20 and adds this new subsection to permit Large Day-Care Homes by special exception in the R-1 Rural Residential District, subject to certain minimum lot requirements for lot area , lot width, front, side and rear yard setbacks.) § ZS 1-206(c)(17). (Renumbers the existing subsection 17 to subsection 18 and adds this new subsection to permit Large Day-Care Homes by special exception in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, subject to certain minimum lot requirements for lot area , lot width, front, side and rear yard setbacks.) § ZS 1-207(c)(16). (Renumbers the existing subsection 16 to subsection 17 and adds this new subsection to permit Large Day-Care Homes by special exception in the R-3 Multifamily Residential District, subject to certain minimum lot requirements for lot area , lot width, front, side and rear yard setbacks.) § ZS 1-208(c)(16). (Renumbers the existing subsection 16 to subsection 17 and adds this new subsection to permit Large Day-Care Homes by special exception in the R-4 General Residential District, subject to certain minimum lot requirements for lot area , lot width, front, side and rear yard setbacks.) § ZS 1-215(c)(13). (Renumbers the existing subsection 13 to subsection 14 and adds this new subsection to permit Large Day-Care Homes by special exception in the RP Resource Protection District, subject to certain minimum lot requirements for lot area , lot width, front, side and rear yard setbacks.) § ZS 1-339(a)(2). (Repeals and reenacts this subsection of the provisions governing home occupations to provide that in addition to the resident of the premises, day-care homes and large day-care homes may have a maximum of two outside employees who do not reside on the premises.) § ZS 1-339(a)(9). (Renumbers the existing subsections (a)(9) through (a)(11) to subsections (a)(10) through (a)(12) regarding the provisions governing home occupations and adds this new subsection to provide that the operation of a large day-care home shall be considered a home occupation in the A-1 and A-2 Agricultural Districts and in the E-1 Estate District and shall not be subject to the six-hundred square foot gross floor area limitation as specified in subsection (a)(1) of this section nor to any off-street parking requirements.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-2/27/3t _________________________________

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF SALE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND $48,300,000 CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 2014 SERIES Electronic bids via PARITY will be received for the above-captioned issue of general obligation bonds (the “Bonds”) of the County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (the “County”) by the Finance Officer of Worcester County at the offices of the Finance Officer, Worcester County Government Building, Room 1103, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863, until 10:30 a.m. (E.D.T.) on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Dated Date and Interest Payment Dates. The Bonds will be dated as of the date of delivery of the Bonds. Interest on the Bonds will be payable on September 1, 2014 and semiannually thereafter on March 1 and September 1 until maturity. Principal Amounts and Principal Payment Dates. The Bonds will be issued in serial form, as described below. The Bonds will be issued in the aggregate principal amount of $48,300,000 and will mature on March 1 in the following years and in the following amounts, subject to adjustment as herein provided: Year of Maturity 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Principal Amount $2,720,000 2,615,000 2,665,000 2,720,000 2,800,000 2,885,000 2,970,000

Year of Maturity 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029

Principal Amount $3,090,000 3,215,000 3,345,000 3,510,000 3,685,000 3,870,000 4,025,000 4,185,000

The principal amounts set forth above, other terms and provisions of the Bonds and the terms of sale of the Bonds are subject to change at the option of the County prior to the sale of the Bonds as set forth herein under “Changes to this Notice of Sale”. General Obligations. The Bonds will be the unconditional general obligation of the County and will be issued upon its full faith and credit, which will be irrevocably pledged to the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on all of the Bonds as the same become due. Book Entry Form; Payment. The Bonds will be issued in book-entry form by issuing a single bond for each maturity registered in the name of Cede & Co. as nominee for The Depository Trust Company or its successor (“DTC”) and immobilized in its custody under DTC’s “FAST” system (provided that if DTC so requests or if DTC is replaced as the depository for the Bonds, replacement bonds will be issued in the denominations of $5,000 or any integral multiples thereof). Principal of the Bonds will be payable at maturity to DTC or its nominee as registered owner of the Bonds. Transfer of principal and interest payments to participants of DTC will be the responsibility of DTC, and transfer of principal and interest payments to beneficial owners of the Bonds by participants of DTC will be the responsibility of such participants and other nominees of beneficial owners. The County will not be responsible or liable for such transfers of payments or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing the records maintained by DTC, its participants or persons acting through such participants. The principal of the Bonds will be payable at the designated corporate trust office of Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (the “Bond Registrar”), initially in Buffalo, New York, upon presentation and surrender of the Bonds. Payment of interest on the Bonds, at the rates specified by the successful bidder in its bid via PARITY, shall be made by the Bond Registrar on each interest payment date to the person appearing on the registration books of the County maintained by the Bond Registrar as the registered owner thereof, by check of draft mailed to each such registered owner at his, her or its address as it appears on such registration books on the record date for the Bonds, which shall be the fifteenth day of the month next preceding each interest payment date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, while the Bonds are registered under DTC’s book-entry only system, payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds shall be made by the Bond Registrar to DTC or its nominee in accordance with the procedures of DTC. Authorization and Use of Proceeds. The Bonds are being issued pursuant to the authority of Sections 11-401 and 19-501 to 19-510, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Sections 9601 to 9-699, inclusive, of the Environment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, PW-5-204 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland (the “Code of Public Local Laws”) and Appendix II (Bill No. 13-4) of the Code of Public Local Laws, and pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (the “Board”) on March 4, 2014 (the “Resolution”). The proceeds of the sale of the Bonds are being used to finance renovations and additions to Snow Hill High School and various improvements to the County’s water and wastewater systems in the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area, and to pay capitalized interest on and costs of issuance and other related costs of the Bonds. Optional Redemption. The Bonds maturing on or after March 1, 2025

shall each be subject to redemption prior to their respective maturities, at the option of the County, on or after March 1, 2024, as a whole or in part at any time, but only upon payment of a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Bonds to be redeemed, together with accrued interest thereon to the date fixed for redemption at the rate or rates stated in the Bonds to be redeemed. Notice of and Procedure for Redemption. The procedures for redemption of the Bonds, including the requirements for giving notice of such redemption, are described in the Preliminary Official Statement (hereinafter defined) and are incorporated herein by reference. Changes to this Notice of Sale. The County may revise this Notice of Sale by written notice available to prospective bidders at the place of sale at the time for submission of bids or by publishing notice of any revisions on TM3 News Service at or before the time for submission of the bids to change (1) the proposed terms of the Bonds, including, without limitation, reducing the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds, changing the principal amount of any maturity or changing the redemption provisions of the Bonds, or (2) the terms of sale of the Bonds, including, without limitation, the date or time of sale of the Bonds. Any such revisions shall be incorporated into and made a part of this Notice of Sale, and any bid submitted for the Bonds shall be in accordance with, and incorporate by reference, this Notice of Sale, including any revisions made pursuant to this section. TERMS OF SALE Electronic Bids. Electronic bids will be received via PARITY pursuant to this Notice of Sale until 10:30 a.m. (E.D.T.), but no bid will be received after the time for receiving bids specified above. To the extent any instructions or directions set forth in PARITY conflict with this Notice of Sale, the terms of this Notice of Sale shall control. For further information about PARITY, potential bidders may contact PARITY (212) 849-5021. Bidders may only submit bids electronically via PARITY. Each prospective bidder shall be solely responsible to submit its bids via PARITY as described above. Each prospective bidder shall be solely responsible to make necessary arrangements to access PARITY for the purpose of submitting its bid in a timely manner and in compliance with the requirements of this Notice of Sale. Neither the County nor PARITY shall have any duty or obligation to provide or assure access to PARITY to any prospective bidder, and neither the County nor PARITY shall be responsible for proper operation of, or have any liability for delays or interruptions of, or any damages caused by, PARITY. The County is using PARITY as a communication mechanism, and not as the County’s agent, to conduct the electronic bidding for the Bonds. The County is not bound by any advice and determination of PARITY to the effect that any particular bid complies with the terms of this Notice of Sale and in particular the bid parameters set forth herein. All costs and expenses incurred by prospective bidders in connection with their submissions of bids via PARITY are the sole responsibility of the bidders; and the County is not responsible, directly or indirectly, for any of such costs or expenses. If a prospective bidder encounters any difficulty in submitting, modifying or withdrawing a bid of the Bonds, he should telephone PARITY (212) 849-5021 and notify the County’s Financial Advisor, Davenport & Company LLC by facsimile at (410) 296-8517 and by telephone at (410) 296-9426. Electronic bids must be submitted for the purchase of the Bonds (all or none) via PARITY. Bids will be communicated electronically to the County at 10:30 a.m. (E.D.T.), on March 18, 2014. Prior to that time, a prospective bidder may (1) submit the proposed terms of its bid via PARITY, (2) modify the proposed terms of its bid, in which event the proposed terms as last modified will (unless the bid is withdrawn as described herein) constitute its bid for the Bonds, or (3) withdraw its proposed bid. Once the bids are communicated electronically via PARITY to the County, each bid will constitute an irrevocable offer to purchase the Bonds on the terms therein provided. For purposes of the electronic bidding process, the time as maintained on PARITY shall constitute the official time. Bidding Constraints. Each bidder shall submit one bid via PARITY at a price of not less than par, based on the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds, on an “all-or-none” basis. Each bid must specify the rate or rates of interest to be paid on the Bonds, in multiples of one-eighth or one-twentieth of one percent (1/8 or 1/20 of 1%). Bidders may specify more than one rate of interest to be borne by the Bonds; but all Bonds maturing on the same date must bear interest at the same rate. The maximum interest rate specified may not exceed 5.00% and the difference between the minimum and maximum interest rates may not exceed 3.00%. Bidders are requested to specify the true interest cost (computed in accordance with the terms of this Notice of Sale) in their bid for the Bonds. A bid for the purchase of the Bonds at a price of less than 100% of par or more than 115% of par, or a bid for the Bonds that specifies split or supplemental interest rates, will not be considered. The County will also not consider and will reject any bid for the purchase of less than all of the Bonds. All bids must be unconditional. By submitting a bid for the Bonds, the bidder agrees, if it is the successful bidder for the Bonds, to (1) provide full and complete pricing information with respect to the Bonds to the County in a timely manner so that the County may fulfill its obligation relating to the delivery of the Official Statement to the purchaser of the Bonds within seven business days following the award, including, without limitation, the offering price(s), interest rate(s), selling compensation, delivery dates and other similar information; (2) comply with the requirements of SEC Rule 15c2-12 (the “Rule”), applicable federal and state securities laws and the applicable rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (the “MSRB”) in connection with the offer and sale of the

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PUBLIC NOTICES Bonds; (3) furnish to the County before the delivery of the Bonds such information as shall be necessary to enable the County to determine the “issue price” of the Bonds in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and (4) within three business days after the final Official Statement becomes available, cause copies thereof to be filed with the MSRB. Good Faith Deposit. A good faith deposit (the “Deposit”) is required in connection with the sale and bid for the Bonds. The Deposit may be provided in the form of (i) a federal funds wire transfer in the amount of $483,000 to be submitted to the County by the successful bidder not later than 3:00 p.m. (E.D.T.) (the “Deposit Deadline”) on the date of sale or (ii) a financial surety bond (a “Surety Bond”) from an insurance company acceptable to the County and licensed to issue such a bond in the State of Maryland in the amount of $483,000, each option as described in more detail below. The Deposit of the successful bidder will be retained by the County to be applied in partial payment for the Bonds and no interest will be allowed or paid upon the amount thereof, but in the event the successful bidder shall fail to comply with the terms of its bid, the proceeds thereof will be retained as and for full liquidated damages. If a federal funds wire transfer is used, the County shall distribute wiring instructions for the Deposit to the successful bidder upon verification of the bids submitted by the bidders and prior to the Deposit Deadline. If the Deposit is not received by the Deposit Deadline, the award of the sale of the Bonds to the successful bidder may be cancelled by the County in its discretion without any financial liability of the County to the successful bidder or any limitations whatsoever on the County’s right to sell the Bonds to a different purchaser upon such terms and conditions as the County shall deem appropriate. If a Surety Bond is used, it must be submitted to the County prior to 5:00 p.m. local time on the day prior to the date for receipt of bids, and must be in form and substance acceptable to the County, including (without limitation) identifying the bidder whose Deposit is guaranteed by such Surety Bond. If the Bonds are awarded to a bidder utilizing a Surety Bond, then such successful bidder is required to submit its Deposit to the County not later than 12:00 p.m. local time on the next business day following the award in accordance with wire instructions delivered by the County to such bidder. If such Deposit is not received by that time, the Surety Bond may be drawn by the County to satisfy the Deposit requirement. Award of Bonds. The County will not consider and will reject any bid for the purchase of less than all of the Bonds. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY IRREGULARITY OR NON-CONFORMITY IN ANY BID. Bids will be opened promptly after 10:30 a.m. (E.D.T.) (as determined in accordance with the time as maintained on PARITY) on March 18, 2014. The award, if made, will be made as promptly as possible after the bids are opened to the bidder offering the lowest interest rate to the County. The lowest interest rate shall be determined in accordance with the true interest cost (“TIC”) method by doubling the semiannual interest rate (compounded semiannually) necessary to discount the debt service payments from the payment dates to the date of the Bonds and to the price bid, excluding interest accrued to the date of delivery. If two or more bidders have made bids, each of which represents the lowest true interest cost to the County, then the Bonds shall be awarded to the bidder offering the highest premium and, if the highest premium is offered by two or more such bidders or if no premium is bid by any such bidders, then the Bonds may be awarded, with their consent, in a ratable portion among such bidders, or the County, in its discretion, may award all of the Bonds to one bidder. The judgment of the County shall be final and binding upon all bidders with respect to the form and adequacy of any bid received and as to its conformity to the terms of this Notice of Sale. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER SHALL MAKE A BONA FIDE PUBLIC OFFERING OF THE BONDS AT THE INITIAL REOFFERING PRICES AND SHALL PROVIDE THE RELATED CERTIFICATION DESCRIBED UNDER “DELIVERY OF BONDS” BELOW. Change of Date or Time of Sale; Change in Bidding Constraints. The County reserves the right to change, from time to time, the date or time established for the receipt of the bids. Any such change will be announced by TM3 News Service by notice given at or before the time for submission of the bids. If any date fixed for the receipt of bids and the sale of the Bonds is postponed, any alternative sale date will be announced via TM3 News Service at least 48 hours prior to such alternative sale date. In addition, the County reserves the right, on the date established for the receipt of bids, to reject all bids and establish a subsequent alternative sale date. On any such alternative sale date, any bidder may submit a sealed bid or electronic bid via PARITY for the purchase of the Bonds in conformity in all respects with the provisions of this Notice of Sale except for the date of sale and except for the changes announced by TM3 News Service at the time the sale date and time are announced. CUSIP Numbers. It is anticipated that CUSIP identification numbers will be printed on the Bonds, but neither the failure to print such number on any Bond nor any error with respect thereto shall constitute cause for a failure or refusal by the successful bidder to accept delivery of and pay for the Bonds in accordance with the terms of this Notice of Sale. Legal Opinion. The issuance of the Bonds will be subject to delivery of the approving opinion of Miles & Stockbridge P.C., Baltimore, Maryland, and copies of their opinion shall be substantially in the form set forth as an exhibit to the Preliminary Official Statement referred to below. The opinion will be delivered upon request, without charge, to the successful bidder for the Bonds.

Delivery of Bonds. The Bonds will be delivered on April 3, 2014, or as soon as practicable thereafter, at the expense of the County, for the account of the successful bidder, through the facilities of DTC in New York, New York, upon payment of the amount of the successful bid (including any premium), less the deposit theretofore made. Payment for the Bonds shall be made in federal funds. The Bonds will be issued by means of book-entry system with no physical distribution of bond certificates made to the public. The successful bidder for the Bonds, as a condition to delivery of the Bonds, shall be required to deposit the bond certificates with DTC, registered in the name of Cede & Co., its partnership nominee. As a condition to the award of the Bonds, the successful bidder shall be required to communicate to the County the initial offering prices at which a bona fide offering of the Bonds has been made to the public, which prices are to be shown on the cover of the Official Statement (the “Initial Offering Prices”). Furthermore, as a condition to the delivery of the Bonds, the successful bidder shall be required to furnish to the County a written certificate acceptable to the County’s bond counsel to the effect that the successful bidder has made a bona fide public offering of the Bonds at the Initial Offering Prices and that a substantial portion of each maturity of the bonds has been sold to the public (excluding bond houses, brokers and other intermediaries) at the respective Initial Offering Prices. Such certifications shall be made based on actual facts known to the successful bidder as of the sale date. For purposes of the successful bidder’s certificate, a substantial portion of the Bonds is as least 10% in par amount of each maturity of the Bonds. If the successful bidder cannot deliver the certificate as described above, the County’s bond counsel will be required to evaluate the facts and circumstances of the offering and sale of the Bonds to confirm compliance with statutory requirements of avoiding the establishment of an artificial price for the Bonds. Closing Documents. The Bonds will be accompanied by the customary closing documents, including a no-litigation certificate, effective as of the date of delivery, stating that there is no litigation pending against the County affecting the validity of the Bonds and a Tax Certificate and Compliance Agreement signed by the Finance Officer of the County. It shall be a condition to the obligation of the successful bidder to accept delivery of and pay for the Bonds that, simultaneously with or before delivery and payment for the Bonds, such successful bidder shall be furnished a certificate or certificates of the President of the Board and the Chief Administrative Officer of the County to the effect that, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the Official Statement (hereinafter defined) (and any amendment or supplement thereto) (except for the any information furnished by the successful bidder, as to which no view will be expressed) as of the date of sale and as of the date of delivery of the Bonds does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact and does not omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading and that between the date of sale and the date of delivery of the Bonds there has been no material adverse change in the financial position or revenues of the County, except as reflected or contemplated in the Official Statement (and any amendment or supplement thereto). Preliminary Official Statement. The Preliminary Official Statement of the County concerning the Bonds (the “Preliminary Official Statement”) is in a form “deemed final” by the County for purposes of SEC Rule 15c212(b)(1) (the “Rule”) but is subject to revision, amendment and completion in the final Official Statement. Official Statement. As soon as practicable after the award of the Bonds to the successful bidder therefor on the day of sale, the County will authorize the final Official Statement for the Bonds (the “Official Statement”). By submitting its bid for the Bonds, the successful bidder agrees to provide the County with pricing information and such other information as the County may require in order that the County may provide the successful bidder with a final Official Statement in compliance with the Rule. Whether or not any such information is included in the Official Statement (and any amendment of supplement thereto), such successful bidder shall be responsible to the County and its officials in all respects for the accuracy, fairness and completeness of such information, and for all decisions made with respect to the use or omission of such information in any re-offering of the Bonds, including the presentation or exclusion of any such information in any documents, including the Official Statement. Within seven (7) business days after the award of the Bonds to the successful bidder, the County will deliver to the successful bidder an Official Statement, which is expected to be substantially in the form of the Preliminary Official Statement. The successful bidder will also be furnished, without cost, with up to 100 copies of the Official Statement and any amendments or supplements thereto. The successful bidder may obtain additional copies at such successful bidder’s own expense. The County will undertake to provide the successful bidder with further additional information to be included in the Official Statement, when in the opinion of the County or of Bond Counsel, such additional information constitutes a material change to the Official Statement. The County will take such steps as are necessary to arrange for amending and supplementing the Official Statement in connection with the disclosure of such additional information; provided, however, that the County shall have no obligation to provide such additional information after the date which is 25 days after the “end of the underwriting period”, as such term is defined in the Rule. Continuing Disclosure Agreement. In order to assist bidders in complying with the SEC Rule 15c2-12(b)(5), the County will execute and deliver a continuing disclosure agreement on or before the date of issuance of the Bonds

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PUBLIC NOTICES pursuant to which the County will undertake to provide certain information annually and notices of certain events. A description of this agreement is set forth in the Preliminary Official Statement and will also be set forth in the Official Statement. Additional Information. The Preliminary Official Statement of County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland, concerning the Bonds, and copies of this Notice of Sale may be obtained from Mr. Phillip G. Thompson, Finance Officer, Worcester County Government Building, Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863, or from the County’s Financial Advisor, Davenport & Company LLC, 8600 LaSalle Road, Suite 324, Towson, Baltimore, Maryland, 21286 (410-296-9426). COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND By: James C. Church President of the Board of County Commissioners OCD-3/6/2t ____________________________________________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. JAMES FISHER CHRISTINE L. FISHER 13034 Muskrattown Road Bishopville, MD 21813 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001294

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 13th day of February, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 13034 Muskrattown Road, Bishopville, MD 21813, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 17th day of March, 2014, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 10th day of March, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $308,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/20/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for the transfer of a Class “B” BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Giovamil Tomasello, 6920 Hall Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Christopher George Reda, 1103 Hunt Creek Lane, Sparks, Maryland 21152; Steven Thomas Murphy, 448 Fairlane Court, Severna Park, Maryland 21146; Marc Matthew McFaul, 3026 Sheppad Road, Monkton, Maryland 21111.

For: Ropewalk OC. LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Ropewalk On The Bay 8203 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Formally: T & F Enterprises, Inc. There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 19. 2014 @ 1:15 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-3/6/2t _________________________________

with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Mary Patricia Ruck Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: February 20, 2014 OCD-2/20/3t_ _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for an Upgrade in Type only from a Class “B” BEER-WINE to a Class “B” BEER-WINELIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Malcolm R.VanKirk, 12501 Nature Park Drive, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Sea Bay Café, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Sea Bay Café 6007 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: March 19. 2014 @ 1:30 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-3/6/2t _________________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 15471 Notice is given that the Register for the Probate of Wills Court of Sussex county, Delaware appointed Mary Patricia Ruck, 1532 Shipsview Rd, Annapolis, MD 21409 as the Executrix of the Estate of William Deatley Callahan who died on November 22, 2013 domiciled in Delaware, USA. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, ”Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2014 At 2:00 p.m. CARRIED OVER FROM CANCELED FEBRUARY 13, 2014 MEETING A request has been submitted to install a boatlift with poles within the confines of the existing boatslip; and to install a 16” x 16’ aluminum catwalk within boatlift at a maximum of 30’ channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 14th Street Slip 123 Parcel # 3486 -123 -0 -0111-378990 in the Town of Ocean City, MD. Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts and Marine Construction, Inc. Owner: Jerold V. Tebo PW14-009 A request has been submitted to install a 6’ x 27’ pier with one (1) boat lift and two (2) PWC lifts with associated poles a maximum channelward distance of 34’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 106 Seabreeze Drive Parcel # 8020A-

1358B-1-0 -0117-189594 in the Town of Ocean City, MD. Applicant: Hidden Oak Farm, LLC Owner: John Coble – Coble Living Trust PW14-010 (TABLED FROM 1/9/14) A request has been submitted to repair with vinyl replacement 240 lf. of deteriorated timber bulkhead a maximum of 18’ channelward of existing bulkhead/MHW. Replace three (3) 3’ x 7’ finger piers with 3’ x 20’ angled finger piers a maximum of 20’ channel-ward of existing bulkhead/MHW. Install one (1) 4-unit 10’ x 20’ PWC float at existing 3’ x 16’ patform. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 601 Osprey Road Parcel # 5258-2-112 in the Town of Ocean City, MD. Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. Owner: Osprey Bay Condominiums c/o Michael Odachowski PW14-001 A request has been submitted to install boatlift on existing poles, a maximum of 20’ channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 301 Blue Heron Court, Parcel # 5313A19 - 1-0 -0116-320569 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts and Marine Construction, Inc. Owner: Discovery One Qualified Personal Trust PW14-011 A request has been submitted to install two (2) boatlifts with poles into existing slips, channelward 20’ from bulkhead. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 221 Flounder Lane Parcel # 3203 -E9-0 -0111-715075 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts and Marine Construction, Inc. Owner: Wayne Ostafy (Certificate Holder) PW14-012 A request has been submitted to install one (1) beamless boatlift, 13’ x 10’, “Magnum S” or approved equal by engineer. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 778-94th Street, Unit #312, Slip P12; Parcel # 9647 -312 -2 -0 0115-310458 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. Applicant: Carpenter Engineering, LLC c/o Ronnie B. Carpenter, PE Owner: Randall L. & Judith E. Brest PW14-013 A request has been submitted to install one (1) beamless boatlift, 13’ x 10’, “Magnum S” or approved equal by engineer. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 778-94th Street, Unit #105, Slip P6; Parcel # 9647 -105 -1 -0 0115-271576 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. Applicant: Carpenter Engineering, LLC c/o Ronnie B. Carpenter, PE Owner: Ronnie B. & Alisha A. Carpenter PW14-014 A request has been submitted to install one (1) beamless boatlift, 13’ x 10’, “Magnum S” or approved equal by engineer. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 778 94th Street, Unit #108, SlipP19; Parcel # 9647 -108 -1 -0 0115-271606 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. Applicant: Carpenter Engineering, LLC c/o Ronnie B. Carpenter, PE

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PUBLIC NOTICES Owner: Patrick B. Delagol & Patricia L. Keyser PW14-015 A request has been submitted to install one (1) beamless boatlift, 13’ x 10’, “Magnum S” or approved equal by engineer. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 778 94th Street, Unit #109, P21; Parcel # 9647 -109 -2 -0 -0115310253 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. Applicant: Carpenter Engineering, LLC c/o Ronnie B. Carpenter, PE Owner: George R. & Vera J. Patterson PW14-016 A request has been submitted to install approximately 40’ of replacement bulkhead; approximately 40’ x 2’3” upland boardwalk; approximately 40’ x 4’ parallel per; two (2) pilings and one (1) boatlift, a maximum of 50’ channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 419 Harbour Drive, Parcel # 8020A-1576B- 8A-0 -0117-303788 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. Applicant: Superior Boatlifts, Inc. Owner: Steven Q. Smith, Jr. PW14-019 A request has been submitted to install a boatlift on existing poles. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 52632nd Street, Parcel # 4481 -19 -2 -0 0112-212995 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. Applicant: Superior Boatlifts, Inc. Owner: George D. & Kathleen D. Glass PW14-020 Board of Port Wardens Blake McGrath, Chairman Valerie Gaskill, Attorney OCD-2/27/2t _________________________________

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of N. Heron Gull Court, and locally known as 308 N. Heron Gull Court, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: JOSEPH C. SR., & LINDA A. VITT – (BZA 2396 #14-09500002) at 6:10 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(3)(a) requesting a special yard exception to the front yard setback to build an enclosed stair structure in line with existing 24th Street townhouses. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 8, Unit 8 & 8A, Plat of The Village, further described as located on the south side of 24th Street between Baltimore Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, and locally known as 2319 Atlantic Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: DESIGN RESOURCES LLC – (BZA 2397 #14-09400002) at 6:20 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a variance to extend existing boat racks 7’ into the front yard setback, providing for a setback of 3’ instead of 10’ as required by Code. The site of the appeal is described as Lots 6-10, Block 117, Isle of Wight Plat, further described as located on the north side of 66th Street and south side of 67th Street, and locally known as 122-66th Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: ADVANCED MARINA – (BZA 2398 #14-09500003) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-2/27/2t _________________________________

OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 30 Environment, Article VII, Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Program, Section 30-561 requesting a variance to allow impervious surface of 94 square feet within the 15’ Critical Area setback. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 60, Section 2 of Heron Harbour Plat, further described as located on the north side

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2014 At 7:00 pm To consider amending the Zoning Code, Division 23 DOWNTOWN DESIGN OVERLAY ZONE DISTRICT, specifically Sections 110831.1 – 861.6, for all the incorporated zoning districts (B-1 boardwalk, I-1 Inlet, DMX downtown mixed use, DM downtown ma-

rine, DR downtown residential, and M-1 manufacturing). APPLICANT: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION (FILE #14-14100001) **Please go to http://oceancitymd.gov/publichearings.html to access the full text of the proposed code amendments. No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing. Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairman announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates. For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM E. ESHAM, III, ATTORNEY OCD-2/27/5t _________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

NOTICE Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Worcester County, Maryland and Incorporated Areas The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within Worcester County, Maryland and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Worcester County, Maryland and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. However, before these determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed information. For information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, as well as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA’s website at

www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627). OCD-3/6/2t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. BERTO PEREYRA 5947 Snow Hill Road Snow Hill, MD 21863 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-001601

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 11th day of February, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 5947 Snow Hill Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 17th day of March, 2014, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 10th day of March, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $88,400.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary land True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-2/20/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2014 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m. Case No. 14-12, on the application of John Elliott, on the lands of Martha Cropper, requesting a special exception to modify a non-monument sign associated with an existing commercial business in the C-2 General Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-210(d)(3) and ZS 1324(c)(4)B.4, located at 12401 Ocean Gateway, approximately 295 feet east of Waterview Drive, Tax Map

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PUBLIC NOTICES 26, Parcel 95, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 14-13, on the application of Anthony Vaughn Dale, requesting a special exception to locate a manufactured home for a transient use (medical hardship) in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1201, ZS 1-305, and ZS 1-337, located at 5735 Castle Hill Road, approximately one-half mile south of Worcester Highway (US Route 113), Tax Map 71, Parcel 157, Lot 3, in the Second Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:40 p.m. Case No. 14-4, on the application of Dale Withers, on the lands of Michael and Rita O’Neill, requesting a proposed variance to the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Regulations from 50 feet to 20.5 feet (an encroachment of 29.5 feet) associated with a proposed open deck in a R-1 Rural Residential District, classified as Limited Development Area (LDA) in the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(m), ZS 1-205(b)(2) and ZS 1-305 and Natural Resources Article Sections NR 3-104(c)(4) & NR 3-111, located at 11648 Gumpoint Road, approximately 1 mile east of Racetrack Road (MD Route 589), Tax Map 21, Parcel 130, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:45 p.m. Case No. 14-11, on the application of William Dooley, II, requesting a proposed variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 25 feet to 19.4 feet (an encroachment of 5.6 feet) associated with a proposed second floor addition to an existing single-family dwelling in a R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-206(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 12443 West Torquay Road, at the northwesterly intersection of West Torquay Road and Tudor Road, Tax Map 21, Parcel 6, Section C, Block 28, Lot 30 of the Cape Isle of Wight Subdivision, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:50 p.m. Case No. 14-14, on the application of Oceanzar Corporation, requesting a special exception to increase the height of a building not to exceed 55 feet, and requesting a special exception to reconstruct and enlarge a non-conforming structure in the C-2 General Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(3), ZS 1-122(d)(1), ZS 1-210(b)(1), ZS 1-210(b)(2), ZS 1210(e) and ZS 1-305(n)(1), located at 12534 Ocean Gateway, approximately 215 feet east of Keyser Point Road, Tax Map 26, Parcel 180, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:55 p.m. Re-Advertisement of Case No. 1109, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, Esquire, on the lands of Sun Castaways RV, LLC, requesting a variance to the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area regulations to allow the storage of watercraft and recreational vehicles in the A-2 Agricultural District, classified as Re-

source Conservation Area (RCA) in the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area pursuant to Zoning Code sections ZS 1-116(m), ZS 1-202(c)(13), and Natural Resources Article NR 3111 and NR 3-108(d), located at 12612 Eagle’s Nest Road, approximately 3,300 feet east of Bald Eagle Road, Tax Map 33, Parcel 33, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-2/27/2t _________________________________ Law Offices of Jeffrey Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, Maryland 20705 240-473-5000 Jeffrey Nadel Scott Nadel 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 415 Calverton, MD 20705 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff v. Armand Golden Bruce Kevin Raab 106 Payne Avenue Pocomoke City, MD 21851-1324 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23-C-12-001538

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 25th day of February, 2014, 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 31st day of March, 2014, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 24th day of March, 2014. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $69,650.00. The property sold herein is known as 106 Payne Avenue, Pocomoke City, MD 218511324. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-3/6/3t _________________________________ 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. Bruce E. Franklin and Diana J. Franklin aka Diana L.J. Franklin Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C13001409

NOTICE ORDERED, this 24th day of February, 2014 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland,

that the sale of the property at 9836 Hotel Road, Bishopville, Maryland 21813 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 31st day of March, 2014 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 24th day of March, 2014, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $211,379.68. Stephen V. Hales CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-3/6/3t _________________________________ WAYNE T. KOSMERL, ESQ. COUNCIL, BARADEL, KOSMERL & NOLAN, P.A. 125 WEST STREET 4TH FLOOR ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401 SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 15484 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARGARET E. LAVINUS Notice is given that Linda Ann Shipman, 2809 Deep Water Trail, Edgewater, MD 21037, was on February 26, 2014 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Margaret E. Lavinus who died on February 7, 2014, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them 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) Thirty days 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 claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or

any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Linda Ann Shipman Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: March 06, 2014 OCD-3/6/1t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15482 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GEORGE W. FEEHLEY Notice is given that Geoffrey Harold Robbins, 1559 Teal Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on February 25, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of George W. Feehley who died on February 21, 2014, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 25th day of August, 2014. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Geoffrey Harold Robbins Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: March 06, 2014 OCD-3/6/3t _________________________________

Commentary State school board does right thing OUR OPINION

We think that the Maryland state school board’s decision to overhaul its longstanding and severe discipline policies and relax its “zero-tolerance” stance is a good call. New guidelines are going to allow school administrators to punish, suspend or expel students case-by-case instead of its past “one size fits all” policy. “This helps to ensure that a consequence reflects the specific infraction rather than a one-size-fits-all approach,” said Worcester County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jerry Wilson told Ocean City Today. When you add the state’s jurisdictions together, more than 42,000 students were suspended or expelled during the 2012-13 school year. Worcester County is low on the list for suspensions and expulsions at 3.7 percent totaling 230 public school students in 2012-13. What could be seen as troubling is that 20 percent of the Worcester County students are African-American, yet 50 percent of all suspensions and expulsions were of African –American students. Twice as many black young men than young women were punished this way. We are hopeful that new measures will successfully end what seems to be an imbalance of punishment, impacting mostly boys, blacks and students in special education programs disproportionately. Certainly if a school administrator or educator knows what the behind-the-scenes situations and nuances are of a young person’s life, than punishment, if necessary, will be meted out to help bring about change in a young person’s life, hopefully learned positive change. We hope that terms such as “peer mediations” and “Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports” are more the norm than the exception. We have to continue to take chances on our children, trying to find that place, that spark that keeps them in the school system instead of looking at it from the outside in.

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Cold War memories THE PUBLIC EYE

Should have been a better way EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK

In 1971 when I was savPhil ing up for my high senior Jacobs prom, I worked for $1.60 at a nightclub washing out glasses and helping with the cash register. That was at the time minimum wage. I never thought about my $1.60 an hour being for anything other than money I earned on my own as a teenager. I didn’t use it for rent, food, utility and medical bills. Yet I look around and see that 1971’s $1.60 has turned into 2014’s $7.25 and tomorrow’s $10.10. I know there are people who are working more than two full-time jobs at minimum wage who are a missed payment away from a financial disaster. Yet I still feel tormented that in Ocean City, where many business owners have to watch the profit line painstakingly, the minimum wage increase doesn’t really take fully into account what their issues might be. I feel tormented about the bill that goes today before the House of Delegates increasing the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour in 2017 from its current $7.25. Tormented, because while I want every person to have an opportunity to have enough money for that place to live, food on the table, utilities, etc., I’m not sure if it’s equitable to have one template for the entire state. Yes, I want a minimum wage hike. But I want it done in such a way that the em-

ployers aren’t suffering as well. It is not easy to draw a broad brush over the granting of minimum wage hikes in Maryland, because not everybody has the same work routines or issues in one part of the state compared to another part. That there is an exemption granted to Six Flags in Prince George’s County really galls me. I doubt seriously that other than our legislative team, anyone in the General Assembly checked with both owners and employees. But it’s winter still, and we don’t exist until Memorial Day it seems. How can a city that is a favorite vacation destination for a little over three months a year be judged and ruled economically by delegate and senators from densely populated districts in and around Baltimore and the District of Columbia? The answer is, we can’t be looked upon on the same playing field when it comes to this minimum wage decision. It’s entirely unfair. Instead, there should have been a compromise worked out where workers do see a raise in minimum wage, but working together with business owners so that there is a halfway meeting point. It’s a difficult decision. But Ocean City is not suburban Washington, D.C. This is a different economy that provides enjoyment for the rest of the state. There should have been a better way to work this out.

Duck and cover! Ah yes, the Cold War advice of my early youth, when authorities suggested that the only thing that would save me from those Abomb-packing Russkies was to curl up under my school desk. Maybe it was on purpose and maybe not, but what they did not say in the drills at my elementary school was that the next step in the duck-coverand-curl routine, given certain anatomical proximities at this point, was to pucker up and kiss our little rear-ends goodbye. The Russian march into Crimea has brought back these Cold War memories, including years of wondering whether my desk really did meet the anti-nuke standard. You would have thought our desks would have had a label saying, “This desk will withstand an A-bomb attack.” But no, we were left to assume that nothing beats an A-bomb like good, hard maple. Being a worrier, I spent many hours assessing the odds of a Soviet attack on Caroline County, Md., which I believed to be an economic powerhouse of strategic importance with its 20 – count ‘em – 20 tomato canneries. I knew Commie warmongers somewhere in the Kremlin were speculating, “Hey, let’s take out those canneries in Caroline County! We’ll show ‘em, eh comrades?” “Yeah, and then we’ll dropsky a little bombsky right on the Little League field next to Dobson’s house! Hahahahaha!” This also was around the time that I began to question authority, since I came to realize that someone was lying. I had not just seen, but had studied that seminal A-Bomb test film that a showed a replica town being turned into random molecules. Houses disintegrated and fires raged. And when it was over? Yep, not one school desk to be found. So if the Cold War does return, I have this advice for school kids, don’t duck and cover, do what I’m going to do: duck and pucker. – Stewart Dobson

Letters Concerned about Ocean Pines geese

Editor, I am a resident of Ocean Pines and I am writing to save lives; the lives of the geese that inhabit the Ocean Pines Community ponds. I do not know if the surrounding communities are aware of the recent decision made by the Ocean Pines Board of directors to euthanize the geese due to “the mess” they cause. The residents of Ocean Pines were informed of this decision and despite many emails from us calling for the repeal of the decision, the Board remains firm. There are other options, such as relocation or investment in machines that would better maintain these common areas. The ponds are now home to a variety of ducks, geese, and other birds all living together. I personally feel they should be left where they are. My husband and I enjoy all the local wildlife, from the wild ponies, to the deer, fox, and yes, the geese. I appeal to all animal lovers to express your outrage over this cruel and unnecessary plan to eliminate these geese and have your family, friends and neighbors do the same. The Criss family Ocean Pines

Problems with Smart Meters

Editor, Below is part of a letter mailed to the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and all the members. Senate Bill 880 provides Permanent Optout for electric utility customers with minimal costs to the consumer. Dear Senator Middleton: There has been a lot of debate regarding the pros and cons of Smart Meters. Issues such as radiation, health concerns, interference with pacemakers and baby monitors, privacy concerns, etc., have been widely discussed. I exercised the right to opt-out of the installation of a Smart Meter at my residence on an interim basis, and I intend to continue to opt-out permanently. I am writing today to request that each of you grant favorable consideration to SB 880. I received a letter from Delmarva Power dated Nov. 19, 2013, informing me that I would be receiving a Smart Meter, but there was no mention that I could opt-out on an interim basis as provided by the Public Service Commission (PSC) in their Order No. 84926, dated May 25, 2012. Reportedly, the first 19,260 Delmarva Power customers to receive a similar advance letter were informed that they could opt-out on an interim basis. I had to find out about opt-out on my own. Contractors working for Delmarva Power have been installing

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Smart Meters throughout Ocean City without making contact with customers. In a fact sheet that accompanied the letter from Delmarva Power last November, it stated “Installers will knock on the door to notify the customer of their arrival and prepare for the service interruption, if necessary.” One local elected official recently reported that he sat watching an installer go down the street installing meters and never once knocked on a door. Another resident reported that she heard loud rattling and banging outside a bedroom window. Her husband went outside to find an installer putting on a Smart Meter that they did not want. The couple never received a letter in advance of the installer’s arrival. In the just published Order No. 86200 issued Feb. 26, 2014, the PSC ruled that utility customers can optout of the installation of a Smart Meter on a permanent basis provided they pay a $75 initial fee and a maximum $17 monthly fee, but subject to revision in the future. They made part of their decision based on an estimate that 1 percent of Maryland utility customers will choose to optout on a permanent basis. Simply put, if Delmarva Power customers are not being informed that they can opt-out, and many customers are having Smart Meters installed without being contacted by the utility company beforehand; it is no wonder that only 0.65 percent had opted-out as of last August. Finally, it is worth reviewing the Dissenting Opinion of Commissioner Harold D. Williams that accompanied the recent Order of the PSC. Commissioner Williams explains his dissent in a convincing manner. In his footnote 1, he summarizes his concerns by writing: “My focus on the economic impact of opt-out costs on low-income, poor, and fixed income customers does not suggest that I consider the health, safety, and privacy issues raised by some parties to be minimal or insignificant. Indeed, given those issues, I find imposing such additional costs on opt-out customers even more egregious.” Vincent dePaul Gisriel, Jr. Ocean City

Feelings about Common Core

Editor, Common Core Facts: • Worcester County School Board fully supports Common Core • Written by trade organizations not educators • Adopted by bureaucrats without parent, teacher or legislative approval • Inappropriate standards for early childhood learning • In violation of three Federal Laws

governing education • Local school boards have lost curriculum control over their schools • Government changed FERPA laws to release personal data to virtually anyone • Parents are not allowed to see what tests their children are taking • Teachers fear losing their jobs if they oppose Common Core • Worcester County received $1.1M cost to implement $5M • Data collection on children and family without permission • No empirical evidence that Common Core will improve education • Top down centralized education vs bottom up localized education. You choose. Common sense, not Common Core Fran Gebhart Berlin

Trash incineration safe, acceptable

Editor, The letter to the editor titled “Unfortunate way to dispose of trash” included in the Feb. 21, 2014 OC Today paper indirectly accuses the Environmental Protection Agency of negligence which doesn’t pass the common sense test. The EPA is one of the most powerful agencies of our government and to think they allow a “toxic soup of air emissions by-products” to be discharged into the atmosphere or heavy metals such as but not limited to Mercury discharged into public waters ways is unacceptable. If this is being allowed we the people should insist on a senatorial sub-committee investigation into this alleged atrocity. Of course this is not the case. The EPA enforces very stringent requirements on these highly advanced and technologically improved incineration facilities not allowing the discharge of pollutants into our atmosphere or our waterways. These plants are not like the old incinerators that belched black smoke into the atmosphere out of tall smokestacks, it’s now unacceptable by the majority of us. There are very positive results from the method chosen by the Town of OC regarding recycling trash and returning the energy by-product produced by safe incineration into renewable energy, electricity that can power our homes and businesses. The year-round residents and taxpayers no longer pay for the labor intensive and inefficient method of recycling. Using the previous and “feel good” method of recycling produces many worker compensation claims due to cuts, sprains and back injuries. Also there is significant cost for equipment purchase, maintenance, salaries and benefits When the Town of OC used the conventional method of recycling

Page 70 using the blue recycle bins my wife and I plus other residents often had to pick up the plastic containers, papers and other recyclable off the roadway and sidewalks that blew out of the bins set out by weekend visitors and residents, now we don’t thanks to our public works director and our elected officials. Incineration of trash is a very acceptable and safe means of recycling, trash into energy. Mike Oates Ocean City

Community thanked for supporting event

Editor, On behalf of Soroptimist International of Berlin-Ocean City, I’d like to thank the community for the support of our basket and bag bingo fundraiser on March 1. Soroptimist International of Berlin-Ocean City provides scholarships to girls and women in the local community as well as the National Honor Society pins for Stephen Decatur High School. I’d also like to thank our volunteer bingo caller – Violet Shipp, members of Soroptimist International of BerlinOcean City – both past and present, friends of Soroptimist International of Berlin-Ocean City who volunteered their time, the student volunteers from Stephen Decatur High School and the local businesses that provided prizes for the evening. I’d like to recognize their businesses and thank each for their donation: 19th Hole Bar and Grille, A Perfect Face, ABC Printers, Inc., Acquest Title Services, Inc., Applebee’s, Bank of Ocean City, Berlin Auto Wash, Blue Moon Alley, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Choptank Electric, Claudia Nichols – State Farm Agent, Coconut Malorie Resort, Crab Alley, Dandy Don’s Bike Rentals & Service, Dough Roller, Drummer’s Cafe at the Atlantic Hotel, Fenwick Float-ors, Grotto’s Pizza, Hair Repair, Hair Shack, Harborside Bar & Grill, Johnny’s Pizza Bar & Grill, Liquid Assets Bistro and Package Goods, Lombardi’s 94th Street, Lucky Angler, Main Street Deli – Berlin, Millsboro and Ocean Lanes, Old Pro Golf, Phillips Crab House, Ruark Golf, Scentsy (Vicky Nock – Independent Consultant), T-Shirt Factory, Taylor Bank, Thirty One Gifts (Michelle Lieske – Independent Consultant), Three Brothers Restaurants Inc., Trader Lee’s Bar, The Treasure Chest, Trimper’s Rides and Waterman’s Seafood Company. As a nonprofit organization, the support of the community is essential to our mission of helping girls and women. Thank you for helping us achieve our goal this year. Laurie R Newton President Soroptimist International of Berlin-Ocean City

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