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Students from Crisfield’s Carter G. Woodson Elementary School unload nearly 300 Atlantic white cedar trees that they raised at school at the Nassawango Creek Preserve, near Snow Hill, last Thursday. With other volunteers, they planted nearly 8,000 of the native trees at the preserve last week.

Students help bring back long absent swamp plant By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (April 11, 2014) Lower and middle school students from across this county and Wicomico are helping restore a plant absent in Maryland’s swamps for decades. The Atlantic white cedar, once a giant among the lower shore’s lowlying areas, virtually disappeared with the loss of its habitat when people moved in, but collaboration between the National Aquarium’s Conservation Team, The Nature Conservancy and local schools is helping bring the trees back. “It’s not just the replanting. It’s a whole habitat restoration project,” said Deborah Landau, a conservation ecologist with TNC, at the planting at Nassawango Creek Preserve near

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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (April 11, 2014) Recent budget hearings have indicated a desire for the city to eliminate or consolidate department-level public relations functions, and move toward what is being termed a “one-voice” approach for the entire town. Councilman Joe Mitrecic questioned line items in both the Ocean City Police Department and Ocean City Beach Patrol budgets that included seasonal Public Information Officer positions. “I thought the town was moving toward a ‘one voice’ public information-type setup,” Mitrecic said. “I just don’t think we need separate public information coordinators for every different division.” In both cases, the departments defended their allocations by arguing that the summertime PIOs performed more specialized, active outreach that could not be done by other communications staff. “His responsibilities include operational capacities,” OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro said of retired officer Mike Levy, who will be returning this summer as a reserve officer to teach classes on counterfeit IDs as part of the department’s RAAM (reducing the availability of alcohol to minors) program. Levy also coordinates outreach and education for foreign student workers, among other functions. “There are functions the reserve PIO will have to perform that the civilian PIO is not able to perform,” Buzzuro said. The department’s current PIO, Lindsay O’Neal, is not a sworn officer. Similarly, OCBP Captain Butch Arbin said the beach patrol’s parttime PIO, Kristin Joson, is responsible for proactive dissemination of water safety and rescue information. See PUBLIC Page 11

Snow Hill last Thursday. The project began last fall, when aquarium team educators visited Stephen Decatur Middle School, Berlin Intermediate School and Deal Island and Carter G. Woodson Elementary Schools. Armed with a historical and ecological background on the plants, more than 500 students helped grow scores of white cedar saplings in small “wetland flats” on their campuses over the winter. The students “get to monitor the growth, they get to see what a wetland is like and at the end of the year, they get to come here,” said Laura Cattell Noll, conservation project manager at the National Aquarium. Last week, the kids loaded their See STUDENTS Page 7

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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (April 11, 2014) Balancing the budget on an anticipated windfall increase in bus revenues has come back to bite City Hall, as council was told during last week’s budget sessions that the town would be down $979,000 due to false assumptions in the transportation fund. “The current budget is structured around enhanced revenues of around $1.5 million in transportation, which is about $979,000 over what it should be,” said city Public Works Director Hal Adkins. In response, the city will be cutting funds from street paving and canal dredging, hoping to back-fill those accounts later with extra revenues realized throughout the upcoming fiscal cycle. In addition, council discussed a number of options over the past week to raise further revenues, including additional paid parking on cityowned lots and a tiered fee structure for the Fourth of July holiday. When originally presented to council, the city’s transportation budget called for a mere $395,082 subsidy from the general fund, a drastic reduction from the $1.7 million cost last year. This was due to $1,471,893 in additional bus revenue expected to be gained by eliminating the $1-per-ride option and having the $3 ride-all-day ticket be the only fare choice. The model used to determine this number, supplied by the transportation department to the City Manager’s office, assumed that all $1 fares would now become $3 fares. City Budget Manager Jennie Knapp also noted that she estimated a 25 percent decrease in ridership due to the change. However, when Adkins himself reviewed the numbers, he noted a seriSee BUDGET Page 10

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Solid waste rates could increase By Nancy Powell Staff Writer

(April 11, 2014) Worcester County property owners and residents who want to take their trash to either of the county’s homeowners convenience stations, formerly known as transfer stations, could be forking over more money for permits next year or they could pay for each bag of trash. Although the Worcester County Web site states that the “Transfer Stations are for homeowners only (in bold print) with proper permit,” Worcester County residential property owners, regardless of whether it is their primary or secondary residence, and residents who do not own their residences may purchase those permits, Kim Moses, the county’s public information officer confirmed Wednesday. Citizens may verify residency or ownership through property tax bills, utility bills or other similar bills. During Tuesday’s budget work session, the Worcester County Commissioners discussed the possibility of increasing the cost of the annual homeowner permit sticker from $60 for the first sticker in the household to $100. They did not discuss increasing the current fee of $15 for the household’s second sticker or $60 for

each additional sticker within the same household. They did discuss, however, instituting a new and different fee of $1 per 33-gallon bag of household solid waste. “Pay as you throw is a more equitable system,” Public Works Director John Tustin told the commissioners. With the current homeowner permit system, homeowners with permits could take their neighbor’s trash along with their own when they go to one of the convenience stations, which are located in Berlin, Snow Hill and Pocomoke. An additional homeowner permit area is at the central landfill in Newark. Senior citizens might have only two bags of trash to take each week, but a person like himself might have 10 or 12 bags to take, said Harold Higgins, the county’s chief administrative officer. “They’re trying to address the loss of monies,” Higgins said. “Pay as you throw seems to work in other counties.” When Ocean City started sending its solid waste to Pennsylvania instead of to the county landfill few years ago, the county lost money and will continue to have a deficit in that department. “When Ocean City pulled out, then

we starting seeing a reduction in dollars at the landfill,” Tustin said. Both Wicomico and Somerset counties also have deficits in solid waste revenues. Like Worcester, Wicomico has an enterprise fund, but Somerset uses its general fund for solid waste expenses. Delaware has used the fee per bag system for 10 years and it “seems to be working,” Commissioner Virgil Shockley said. Commercial solid waste haulers pay $70 per ton at the central landfill and a majority of the trash picked up by those haulers in Worcester goes to that landfill, Tustin said. If homeowners do not want to pay a higher rate from the permit fee and if they also do not want to pay $1 per bag, they could hire a waste hauler, he said. Tustin’s requested budget for fiscal year 2015 for the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department is $5.26 million, a slight increase of $17,965 over the $5.25 million budget for the current fiscal year. Thirty-nine people work in that department. The commissioners will hold additional budget work sessions Tuesday, May 13, and Wednesday, May 21, and if needed, Tuesday, May 27. They will adopt the general fund operating budget June 3.

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Two men indicted in serious summer assault in OC Korvin, Webster charged in brutal beating; scheduled to be tried in Circuit Court By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (April 11, 2014) After months of investigation by law enforcement, the Worcester County Grand Jury indicted two men in connection with a brutal beating in Ocean City last summer The grand jury indicted Wade William Korvin, 21, and Terrance James Webster, 20, of Odenton, on Feb. 24 and they were arrested in late March. Both were charged with first degree assault, second degree assault and reckless endangerment, for the Aug. 18 assault.

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AGH Foundation plans party honoring 21st anniversary (April 11, 2014) To celebrate the hospital’s growth and the community support that has made it possible, the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation will present its 21st anniversary celebration on Thursday, May 15 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Jim and Jan Perdue will host the event in their home on the Sinepuxent Bay, which affords a beautiful view of Assateague. The “coastal classy” event will offer a wide array of seafood and other coastal fare, a relaxing lounge area, and entertainment by the Nate Clendenen Duo. Tickets cost $125/person. Reservations are being taken. For more information about the event or available sponsorships, call Laura

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A 21-year-old Salisbury man was charged April 3 with possession of a controlled dangerous substance after police found a single Vyvanse capsule in his pocket. Dionte Kenhy Polk was the passenger in a vehicle stopped on Third Street because he was not wearing a seatbelt. Polk gave consent to be searched and during that search, an Ocean City police officer found the capsule. According to the charging document, Polk did not know his doctor’s name. Police cited Polk for not wearing a seatbelt and charged him with the drug offense.

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A 55-year-old Ocean City man was charged April 5 with disorderly conduct, malicious destruction of property, possessing a suspended license and violating a noise ordinance. Police encountered Nelson Harloe Adams Jr. when they responded to a report of an intoxicated man on the porch of a First Street residence at about midnight. Adams said he did not live there and police told him they were there to help him. In response, Adams reportedly cursed at the officers. He continued to scream and they told him he was violating the re-

sort’s noise ordinance because his voice could be heard from a distance of 100 feet. Offices learned his license was suspended and they charged him for that violation, the noise violation and for disorderly conduct. On the way to the Public Safety Building, Adams reportedly spit on a window and a door of the patrol vehicle.

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The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office charged Darryle Dennis Jr., 22, of Pocomoke, on April 4 with going onto a restricted property. Dennis is restricted from being on the grounds of Snow Hill Elementary School because he is a known registered sex offender. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Dennis was convicted of a fourth-degree sex offense on Jan. 2, 2011. Dennis may not knowingly enter onto real property that is used for public or nonpublic elementary or secondary education or onto property on which a registered child-care home or child-care institution is located. The Sheriff’s Office said Dennis entered the school three times during the current school year. On March 21, he reportedly entered the school to deliver balloons to his daughter, a student at the school who was cele-

brating her birthday. He was initially held in the Worcester County jail without bond, but after a bail review, he was released on his own recognizance.

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Three man and one boy were arrested Tuesday after a brawl at a West Ocean City motel. Maryland State Police troopers went to the hotel at about 10:50 p.m. in response to a call about a four people fighting. When they arrived, they saw and heard several people arguing. Two did not obey orders to quiet down and were arrested. The others were advised to return to their rooms for the rest of the evening. Approximately 20 minutes later, the Berlin barrack received several 911 calls reporting that two people were fighting in the motel’s parking lot. Troopers returned to the motel and arrested the two individuals. According to the press release, the three men were extremely intoxicated. The 17-year-old boy from West Ocean City, Julio Alberto Caraballo Mujico, 23, of Ocean City, and Tyler Neil Shores and Caleb Michael Schmitt, both 21 and both from Ocean City, were given criminal citations for disorderly conduct.

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Students restoring absent Atlantic white cedar trees Continued from Page 1 back one key species, though. As trees into buses and vans and made workers replace the former loblolly the trek to Snow Hill’s remote Nas- pine plantations with swampland and sawango Creek Preserve to plant reintroduce forest fires, the entire them. ecosystem returns to its historic state. “The kids can get the satisfaction of “It’s like it’s waiting to come back — actually coming here and putting their and it does,” Landau said, pointing out trees in the ground,” Landau said, and the sounds of spring peepers and that makes all the difference in some small sedges and rushes emerging classes. from the forest floor of a recently“The hard part with science is get- burned plot. ting hands-on activities that works for “When we do these steps… everyall of them (the students),” said Phae- thing else kind of follows,” she said. dra Spencer, who “It’s beautiful how teaches fifth grade everything falls into science at Woodson ‘The kids can get the satisfaction place.” Elementary School There’s no end in of actually coming here and in Crisfield. “This alsight for the work on putting their trees in lows them an expethe preserve, which the ground.’ rience that they continues to expand Deborah Landau, would never have as The Nature Conotherwise.” a conservation ecologist servancy buys more A quiet fifth land to add to its with TNC grader at Woodson original plot purElementary, Emma chased in the 1970s. Wilson-Piskor drove the dibble bar The goal is simply “to get it as close to into the swampy ground like a pro, its historic composition as we can,” planting several seedlings during her Landau said. school’s trip last Thurdsay. Nassawango Creek Preserve is “I just like helping nature,” Emma Maryland’s largest privately held presaid through her work. “I’ve never ac- serve. To learn more about it, visit tually planted a tree, so now I can go bit.ly/1ivxqwr. home and plant one.” See more of the students’ restoraProjects like the Nassawango pre- tion work at https://nationalaquarserve restoration do more than bring ium.wordpress.com/?s=nassawango.

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State decides to hire Connecticut exchange group Continued from Page 8 Foundation, a health research institute, Maryland had only enrolled 38,070 people out of the estimated 419,000 eligible for coverage as of March 1. This enrollment rate of 9.1 percent pales in comparison to states like Connecticut, which achieved 26.6 percent enrollment in the first five months of its exchange. Despite spending over $125 million on the site, Maryland’s system appears to have simply been overloaded, and could not handle the complex calculations needed to determine a person’s eligibility, cost, and subsidy. In fact, Keen noted, the state had sped up the site by simply removing some of the informational qualifiers. “They just took out some of the controls that would block applications,” Keen said. “For instance, I could put somebody in who was not a citizen, using their alien number. Be-

‘So long as you tried and failed to apply prior to March 31, they’re saying you’ll still be able to enroll before April 18’ Chris Keen of Keen Insurance fore, it would require verification of their ID. But now it just pushes them through.” Other states have fared worse, however. According to the Wall Street Journal, Oregon has spent an estimated $305 million on a system that still requires web applications to be manually processed on the other end by state workers. The big question for Maryland is whether or not the Connecticut system will be ready for the next scheduled enrollment in November of 2014, and if the new system will carry over data from the old. “The idea was that once you’re in the system, your policy would autorenew,” Keen said. “But no one is convinced that the new system will be backwards-compatible.” But for many employers and employees, the exchange system – when it works – offers a cheaper option than employer-provided insurance. “For the lower-income groups, it works out because they’re getting a federal subsidy rather than the employer subsidizing the employee’s premiums,” Keen said. “Especially for small groups, they probably don’t have an HR department and don’t know how to administer the policy.” Nation-wide, even some large employers, such as Target, are dropping their policies for most low-earning employees and instead paying the tax penalties to have those employees get cheaper insurance via the exchange given the federal subsidy.

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Budget shortfall due to calculation errors Continued from Page 1 ous logical error. Apparently, it was not taken into account that nearly all $1 boardings were destination-driven, meaning a person was going from point “A” to point “B,” and then that same person was coming back from point “B” to point “A.” If that person was forced to buy a $3 all-day pass instead of paying $1 on their first trip, they would then not be paying an additional $3 on their return trip. Thus, the number of $1 fares should be halved before being multiplied by three. “Unfortunately, the error resulted in, essentially, calculating against double the number of riders,” Adkins said. To close the gap, Knapp suggested the city reroute funds from street paving and canal dredging into the transportation fund. Since those projects will not begin until the latter half of the fiscal year, the city could add funding to them piecemeal as it hopefully realizes more revenues than anticipated in the draft budget. “The first recommendation would be to take $570,000 out and then add back to street paving the way we did

this current year, funding it as we get closer to the end of the fiscal year,” Knapp said. This would reduce the street paving budget for 2014-2015 to around $1.3 million, short of the $2 million annual goal the city needs to keep pace with its aging roadways. “We started with $1.4 million in 2013-2014, and were able to add

This would still leave the city with roughly $150,000 to close in on, several ideas for which council touched on this week and will continue to discuss before the budget is passed. One likely move would be to charge for after-hours parking at the City Hall and Public Safety Building parking lots – a move attempted last year, but shot down when the city’s

Adkins also noted that the overflow parking lot for the convention center, located to the southeast of the facility along Coastal Highway, could be metered. “My observation was that the vast majority of that use was for the beach and the beach bar across the street,” Adkins said – but cautioning that allowances would have to be made for certain convention center functions. The town could also realize additional revenue from tweaking its ‘The first recommendation would be to take $570,000 out and then Fourth of July parking fees at the add back to street paving the way we did this current year, inlet lot. Last year, the city charged a funding it as we get closer to the end of the fiscal year’ $50 all-day flat fee for parking upon City Budget Manager Jennie Knapp entry, and then closed the lot, assuming visitors would stay parked until after the evening fireworks. $500,000 back in,” Knapp said. ordinance for new parking meters Instead, a surprising number of “We’re hoping we’ll be able to do that was petitioned to referendum. cars left prematurely, leaving a numagain this year.” However, nearly all of the objec- ber of open spaces that could’ve been Additionally, although the city’s tion last year was due to the desire to re-sold in the evening. capital improvement plan calls for add meters to streets in front of “We have been discussing a multi$500,000 in canal dredging, half of homes and businesses, and less so to tier fee structure, possibly $50 for that work will not actually occur until charging for city-owned lots. early entry and $25 after 3 p.m., or the 2015-2016 fiscal cycle given the “I think the ‘gimmes’ would be City something to that effect,” Adkins sugcurrent rate of progress. Hall and the Public Safety Building,” gested. “Terry [City Engineer Terry said Mayor Rick Meehan. “I don’t opens the 1door to allow more 0 4/8/2014“It 1:32 PM Page McGean] does not feel the need to want this to be misconstrued. We’ve people to enjoy the fireworks and it fund the whole $500,000, but more only talked about city-owned parking gives us additional revenue,” Meehan like $250,000,” Knapp said. lots, not streets.” agreed.

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Walmart stalker of ladies’ room sought by police

(April 11, 2104) Maryland State Police are looking for the man who used a cell phone to take pictures or a video of a woman in a bathroom stall at Walmart on April 3. While the woman was in the stall, she saw a cell phone suddenly appear under the stall door. She immediately confronted the man with the cell phone, but he left the bathroom and then left the store. As he ran toward the Home Depot adjacent to Walmart, the victim and Walmart employees ran after him, but lost sight of him. State troopers and other law enforcement personnel went to the Home Depot to search for the man, but he eluded them. They did not know if he ran or drove away from the area. Video surveillance and still images obtained from Walmart depict him as a white man, 35 to 40 years of age, weighing approximately 275 to 300 pounds and 6 feet to 6 feet 2 inches in height. He was wearing a dark brown, zippered, hooded sweatshirt, black or dark blue jogging parts, a black knit cap and Reebok tennis shoes with bright orange outsoles. He had a gray goatee.

tive to eliminate the OCBP position than the OCPD’s. Joson’s pay is graded at $12.80 per hour, and budgeted at $8,800 per year. Conversely, reserve officers receive $21.99 per hour, and the OCPD’s five returnees are budgeted at $117,000 as a combined line item. “I personally feel we need to move toward a centralized information person,” Mitrecic said. “That way, we have one person out there, one stance. If there’s an issue, the media knows where to go and everyone knows who they have to speak to.” “It is a viable alternative path to take,” Recor said. “It’s something we have to look at,” Mitrecic said. “It is $8,800 dollars.”

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(April 11, 2014) The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency announced this week the March 2014 revenue numbers for the state’s four casinos–Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County, Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County, Maryland Live Casino in Anne Arundel County and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County. March’s combined statewide revenue totaled $77,850,831. Casino at Ocean Downs generated $4,159,282 in March, and its gross gaming revenue per unit per day was $167.71. Casino at Ocean Downs’ March revenue increased by $210,543, or 5.3 percent, from March 2013. The Casino at Ocean Downs operates 800 slot machines. Hollywood Casino Perryville generated $7,922,081 from both slot machines and table games in March. Gross gaming revenue per unit per day was $188.89 for slot machines, $2,635.67 for banking table games and $518.65 for non-banking table games. Hollywood Casino’s March revenue decreased by $1,564,029, or 16.5 percent, from March 2013.

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Ocean City offering online records with new management systems Previous methodology used scan and search capabilities, but did not provide employees web portal (April 11, 2014) The Town of Ocean City will offer a new service to citizens by providing town records to the public online. The City Clerk’s Office, in coordination with the Information Technology Department and the Planning and Community Development Department, recently implemented a Laserfiche Document Management System, which provides documents and information accessibility and availably with self-serve information access. The previous Laserfiche system allowed employees to scan and search documents, including minutes, ordinances, resolutions, contracts and deeds, but did not offer a web portal. The new system, however, allows the scanned records to be available to the public online through the Laserfiche weblink and allows users to locate scanned documents with a vari-

ety of search options. Users will have the ability to search documents, which are indexed by subject matter, as well as the ability to browse folders, conduct full-text searches and the capability to export images to pdf format for high-quality printing and e-mail capability. “We are thrilled to offer a higher level of accessibility to the residents and visitors of Ocean City,” said City Manager David Recor. “We have always been a very transparent organization but this allows us to be even more open to the public, by allowing citizens the ability to search and print records from the Laserfiche system. We believe this is very beneficial and will enhance our ability to communicate with our residents and visitors.” To access the Laserfiche weblink, citizens can go to the Town of Ocean City’s Web site at www.oceancitymd.gov and click on the Public Records link under the City Hall tab. For more information, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 410-289-8824.

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By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (April 11, 2014) When it rains in Berlin, staff at the Worcester County Library go get buckets. Those buckets, six or seven of them, get placed on the floor beneath leaking areas of the slate shingled roof. Library staff and patrons walk around them. Although the county is seeking a location in the town for a new branch library, it wants to replace the aging roof of the current library, located on Main Street on property owned by the Berlin Fire Company. In late 2012 or early 2013, prices for a replacement roof using architectural asphalt shingles were obtained. The cost for a basic tear off and installation of such shingles would be approximately $18,000. During development of the scope of the project, it was determined that the county needed to meet current energy codes that required adding insulated ventilated roof panels that would provide an adequate insulation barrier for the building’s conditioned space. The existing roof has a tongue and groove plank decking that forms the roof decking and is the ceiling surface of the library’s interior. It does not

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provide much insulation and does not meet current energy codes. The cost for a roof that would meet the current energy code is approximately $70,000, a sum Commissioners Virgil Shockley and Madison Bunting said during the April 1 commissioners’ meeting that they considered steep. Putting so much money in a building that the county might move out of in a few years concerned Shockley. Bunting’s concern was one also one of cost, but for a different reason. Bunting wanted to know why less expensive shingles could not be used.

At what point, he asked, did the energy code kick in to require such expensive work. He added that he was in favor of the expenditure and would vote for it, but he just wanted to know what triggered that code. Ed Tudor, director of the Department of Development Review and Permitting, said the energy code was triggered because the work would involve stripping the roof down to a deck that was not insulated. Although it’s possible no one would know if the county used cheap shingles, county attorney Sonny Bloxom said it is important to do what’s right.

“It’s a county project,” Bloxom said. “We can’t turn a blind eye. We know what’s there. We decided we want to adhere to the energy code.” Commissioner Louise Gulyas and Bud Church, president of hte commissioners, agreed. “I think it’s our duty to follow the code and do it the right way,” Gulyas said. “We lead by example,” Church said. The commissioners, with Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw absent, voted unanimously to proceed with seeking bids for insulated roof panels that meet the energy code.

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State Senate gives approval to minimum wage increase By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (April 11, 2014) As expected, the Maryland Senate gave final passage to a minimum wage increase this week that will see the state match the $10.10 wage promoted by the Obama Administration. In a key concession to Republican lawmakers and business opponents, however, the new wage floor will be phased in over the next four years, hitting $10.10 by July 2018. The first incremental increase will be to $8.00

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(April 11, 2014) The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about the fatal crash that occurred April 2 on Lewis Road, which is off Route 611 near West Ocean City. The two-vehicle collision occurred at about 6:25 p.m. near Dicarlo Lane and involved a 2005 Hyundai and a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. Preliminary investigation revealed the Hyundai was traveling north around a curve and the driver lost control off the vehicle, which struck the Chevrolet sideways. The Hyundai’s driver, Eltee Thomas Shockley Jr., 63, of Snow Hill, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Chevrolet and its two young passengers were taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury to be treated for minor injuries. The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating the crash, which closed Lewis Road for five hours. Shockley’s body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Baltimore for an autopsy. Anyone who has information about the crash is asked to call Cpl. Chris Larmore at 410-632-1112 or e-mail him at clarmore@co.worcester.md.us.

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County eyes jump starting motor coach tour amenity Improving economy cited as reason to bring back program stopped in 2009 By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (April 11, 2014) Worcester County could return to offering motor coach tours. The county ceased offering the motor coach tours in 2009 after Sharon DeMar Reilly, the director of the Department of Recreation and Parks, recommended it. Although the tours had been popular, they required a full time dedicated employee to coordinate, administer and facilitate the trips. In addition, five of the 10 motors coach tours that fiscal year did not break even and the dedicated employee left the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employment. Because of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hiring freeze at that time, the position remained vacant. Reilly recommended the return of the motor coach tours when the economy improves. That time seems to be now. During the Worcester County Commissionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; budget work session Tuesday, Paige Hurley, who replaced Reilly after her retirement, recommended that the tours start again, but on a smaller scale.

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Tattoo artist guilty of four robbery charges Continued from Page 19 the Food Lion parking lot and parked behind shrubbery behind PNC Bank. There, they continued to wait for the bank to open. When it did, Derizzo testified, he went there “to hand the teller a note.” After the robbery, which took only 25 seconds for the career criminal, he returned to the car and Mentzer told him to “just stay down.” Mentzer also repeatedly called Henderson, but she and Coco were asleep in the hotel room and she didn’t answer the phone right away. When she did, he told her to pack all their belongings because they had to leave. She packed, but in her haste, left behind some liquor. The female friend didn’t know what was going on. “They kept me in the dark about

everything,” she said. After checking out of the hotel, the four planned to go to Baltimore, but plans were changed and Mentzer started driving to Salisbury so they could buy more crack. As he drove past the PNC Bank, they saw and heard a police car rushing toward the bank. Mentzer commented that the police might be after them. On the way to Salisbury, the money from the bank robbery was split. “I gave him $100 and I took $100. I gave him $100 and I took $100,” Derizzo testified. They got a hotel room on Route 113 in Salisbury, but not until they bought more crack. Detectives who were looking for the Saturn found it and they also found Mentzer, Derizzo, Henderson and Canada.

On the lengthy video of Mentzer’s interrogation by detectives played by Deputy State’s Attorney Abigail Marsh, he said he had no idea that a bank robbery would occur. “I just came down here to have a good time,” Mentzer told the detective about the crack-smoking vacation. Later, he said he had “done a substantial amount of time in jail,” where he “maxed out” after more than 16 years. He surmises that he will be going behind bars for his involvement in the PNC Bank robbery. “I’ll be 70 when I go home,” he said. “I made my bed. I guess I’ll just have to lie in it. I did wrong. I’m 35 years old. I chose this life. I’ll just have to live with it.” Mentzer’s defense attorney, Michael Farlow, presented no defense,

but told the jury during his closing argument that Mentzer did not know a bank robbery was going to happen. He learned of the bank robbery only after it occurred. “He knew when that money was handed over to him,” Farlow said. There was no evidence of conspiracy and finding out about a crime after it occurs does not make a person an accomplice,” Farlow said. In the state of Maryland, aiding or making it possible for a crime to occur makes a person just as guilty as the person who committed the crime. It is known as accomplice liability. After 45 minutes of deliberations, the jury found Mentzer guilty of robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, theft of $1,000 to less than $10,000 and conspiracy to commit theft of that same amount. Judge Richard Bloxom will sentence Mentzer at a later date. In exchange for his testimony against Mentzer, Derizzo’s charges will be consolidated with those in a federal indictment and he will be tried in a federal court instead of a state court. “I don’t expect to escape justice,” Derizzo said. Henderson has pending charges, including conspiracy to commit robbery and an unrelated charge of possession of marijuana, in Maryland. The female friend is not facing charges.

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form online job searches and submit job applications. Correspondence with the state and other stakeholders is communicated electronically. WCDC was encouraged by Commu(April 11, 2014) The Community nity Foundation staff to submit a Foundation of the Eastern Shore re- Small Grants application. cently awarded the Worcester County â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very grateful to the ComDevelopmental Center $2,000 from munity Foundation for its support of its Small Grants program to purchase our clients and programs,â&#x20AC;? Ferry said. computers for client and staff use. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Money we receive from our regular WCDC provides employment op- funding sources goes into providing portunities, day hathe best possible bilitation training client services we residential services can. Short-sighted â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very grateful to the as it may seem, the and communitybased supports for Community Foundation for its last thing we look at adults who live with is upgrading techsupport of our clients and an intellectual disnology. Without the programs,â&#x20AC;? ability in Worcester, Community FounJack Ferry Wicomico and Somdation, our clients erset counties. would have limited â&#x20AC;&#x153;When Microsoft access to informaannounced earlier in the year they tion about community employment, would no longer support Windows XP we would not be able to operate effecoperating system, we were scrambling tively administratively and we would to figure out what to do. Eleven of our be open to hackers and information 14 computers use XP, and our budget theft.â&#x20AC;? is so tight we did not have the money For information about WCDC and to replace the computers,â&#x20AC;? said Jack its services, visit Ferry, WCDC executive director. www.wcdcservices.org. For informaFerry said that it is impossible to tion about the Community Foundado business without a computer. tion of the Eastern Shore, visit WCDC clients use computers to per- www.cfes.org.

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OCPD honors aux. officers (April 11, 2014) The Ocean City Police Department celebrated its annual “Auxiliary Officer of the Year” luncheon on April 4. The OCPD Auxiliary Unit, which began in 1999, boasts 12 members who volunteer their time to the Ocean City Police Department and the Ocean City community. The title of “Auxiliary Officer of the Year” is awarded to those who best demonstrate a devotion to duty and public service and whose conduct and contributions exemplify the purpose of the Auxiliary Unit. This year, the honor was awarded to auxiliary officers Dorothy Morse and Tonja Sas. Each has been a member of the Auxiliary Unit since its inception in 1999. Morse and Sas have volunteered a combined total of 9,759.75 hours of service to the Ocean City Police Department and the citizens of Ocean City. The OCPD is sincerely grateful for each auxiliary officer’s service and commitment. “Our auxiliary officers are invaluable to our department,” said Chief Ross Buzzuro. “Their dedication to public safety in Ocean City has greatly benefited our community and the men and women of the Ocean City Police Department. I commend Auxiliary Officer Morse and Auxiliary Officer Sas for their tremendous commitment to the Ocean City community.” Since its inception, the officers of the Auxiliary Unit have collectively volunteered a total of 51,379.75 hours of service to the Ocean City Police Department. In 2013, auxiliary officers volunteered 2,956.5 service hours. Citizens who wish to support the Ocean City Police Department and the Town of Ocean City by joining the Auxiliary Officer Unit are encouraged to contact Lt. Scott Harner at 410520-5318.

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City finally approves Dew Tour dates Promoter urged to keep headline entertainment in accord with family values By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (April 11, 2014) After several weeks of delay earlier this year due to snow cancelling meetings, City Council has given final approval for the Dew Tourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2014 event permit on June 26-29. Despite last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minor fracas over the Dew Tourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desire to give away hot dog samples, the city appears to have eased up this year on concerns that food and other promotional giveaways inside the event grounds will cut into Boardwalk business. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know the people on the Boardwalk are grateful that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here and for the business you bring in,â&#x20AC;? said

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National Drug Take Back Day (April 11, 2014) The Maryland State Police in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration are asking citizens to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at state police barracks on Route 50 in Berlin. State police barracks throughout Maryland will be participating in the National Drug Take Back Day. Each barrack will act as a collection station giving citizens an opportunity to dispose of all unwanted and unused prescription drugs. The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Second only to marijuana, nonmedical prescription drugs are the most commonly used drug in the country. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, the majority of teenagers abusing prescription drugs are finding an unlimited supply in their familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s medicine cabinet. Locally during the last initiative in October 2013, troopers collected more than 1,100 pounds of prescription drugs. Nationally, 648,000 pounds (324 tons) of prescription medications were collected from members of the public. When added to the collections from the previous five Take-Back events, more than 3.4 million pounds (1,700 tons) of prescription medications have been removed from circulation. For more information, contact Lt. Earl Starner or Sgt. Marc Black, 410641-3101 or 410-653-4236.

State grants WCPS waiver Continued from Page 23 inal 2013-2014 school calendar, that left the schools with seven days to make up. Two of those days came from added half-days, March 28, originally marked as a professional work day that students had off, and April 17, the first day of spring break. Days the Maryland State Police and State Highway Administration declared a snow emergency plan, which urges vehicles without snow tires or chains to stay off the roads, were eligible for waiver requests. The state superintendent of schools this week approved those requests for Jan. 29 and March 3, 17 and 26. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was exciting news,â&#x20AC;? Witherow said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just hoping that we are finished with school closings due to snow.â&#x20AC;? If her wishes come true, the last day of school will be Friday, June 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one day later than the original end of school on June 12.

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Utility advises customers to call 8-1-1 prior to digging (April 11, 2014) April is National Safe Digging Month, and Delmarva Power reminds customers to be safe and call 8-1-1 before tackling any outdoor construction projects that involve digging. It is the nationally recognized “Call Before You Dig” phone number designated to help save lives by minimizing damages to underground utilities. One free call to 8-1-1 connects you to an operator, which notifies the appropriate utility companies of your intent to dig. Professional locators are then sent to the requested digging site to mark the locations of underground facility lines with flags or spray paint. “The spring season offers opportunities to plant, dig and tackle various backyard and construction projects. Delmarva Power urges customers to safely conduct these activities by starting with a call to 8-1-1,” said Gary Stockbridge, region president, Delmarva Power. Avoid overhead utility lines when carrying long or tall items, such as ladders, scaffolding, tree saws and pool cleaning equipment by holding these items parallel to the ground. Please re-

OP names Phillips new director of aquatics dept.

(April 11, 2014) The Ocean Pines Association has announced the appointment of Colby Phillips as its new aquatics director. As director, she will oversee operations of the Association’s five swimming pools, including four pools open in the summer and one year-round facility. Phillips brings to the position 20 years of experience with the Ocean City Beach Patrol, is a certified Red Cross lifeguard as well as a certified CPR/AED instructor. She has also served as a water aerobics instructor for the Ocean Pines Aquatics Department since 2007 and spent several years working for the Town of Ocean City in its police and special events departments. “As a member of the Ocean Pines pools, I am extremely excited to be taking on the position of aquatics director. Our pools have so much to offer every age and I look forward to working with the aquatics staff and the community moving forward,” Phillips said. The Ocean Pines Aquatics Department hosts a variety of aquatic fitness classes, swim lessons and special events year-round. Upcoming events include the Easter Egg Dive & Pool Party on April 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sports Core indoor pool. More information about Ocean Pines aquatics programs is available www.OceanPines.org.

member to look up before raising a ladder or similar object to be sure it’s clear of overhead wires. Touching a power line with any part of the body or most objects can result in serious injury or even death. Electricity can move through conductive materials such as water, metal, wood, aluminum, string and plastic. Certain critical clearances are required by law, and a minimum of 10 feet must be maintained when working near power lines. Find additional information and updates by visiting www.delmarva. com, on Facebook at www.facebook. com/delmarvapower and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/delmarvaconnect. A mobile app is available at www.delmarva.com/mobileapp.

JAIL AND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS GRADUATE Twenty-seven jail and correctional officers from Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Caroline and Talbot counties graduated in the 90th entrance-level class of the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy (ESCJA) operated by Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury. Wicomico and Worcester County graduates, in the front row, from left, are Forrest A. Devine Jr. and Sandra R. Edelen of the Wicomico County Department of Corrections and in back row, Jennifer K. Albert, Susan A. Dickerson and Jenna M. McGoogan of the Ocean City Police Department.

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OC looks to be mobile technology current Elected officials press city staff to keep services up to date with trends, changes By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (April 11, 2014) Tourists who expect their smartphones to be able to do everything on their vacation – save physically taking them to the beach – were a recurring theme at City Hall budget hearings this week, as elected officials pressed city staff to keep the city’s services up to date with mobile technology. “I think it’s something that our visitors are coming to expect,” said Mayor Rick Meehan. Although none of the efforts are set in stone, or currently funded, strong interest was shown in phone applications for tracking city buses, paying for metered parking, and streaming the city’s soon-to-be active FM civic access radio station. Last year, the city was able to successfully allow bus riders to pay for their trips by phone, using an application with the “PMoney” module, a product of Electronic Transaction Systems, Inc.

Interest in allowing visitors to do the same with the city’s Cale-brand electronic parking meters has been strong, especially since the town reaps over $1.6 million annually from Cale-metered streets and lots. Public Works Maintenance Manager Tom Dy said this week that the city is close to being able to implement the “Parkmobile” application on municipal meters.

card processing agent. However, customers using the Parkmobile option would instead have their information processed via the phone application itself, which would then communicate with the Cale machine. “You could reduce the $130,000 in credit card fees [paid annually by the city] if we go with the application,” Dy said. “This way, all the transmission is done right through the phone,

‘You could reduce the $130,000 in credit card fees [paid annually by the city] if we go with the application. This way, all the transmission is done right through the phone, not using our credit card system that Martha [Finance Director Martha Bennett] has for the city.’ Public Works Maintenance Manager Tom Dy “We’re working out the RFP [request for proposal],” Dy said. “We’re talking also to other municipalities if they currently use the Parkmobile. We’re just doing our homework before we actually sign a contract.” Normally, when customers pay via credit card through the Cale machines, the machine sends the information to be processed via the city’s

not using our credit card system that Martha [Finance Director Martha Bennett] has for the city.” Because of an economy of scale, the developers of the application would typically be charging the city less of a transaction fee than the city is charged under its own agreement with the processing agent Bennett uses for other transactions.

“Every device we’re able to convert [to a mobile transaction] is going to be a lower rate,” Bennett said. “If the population is used to it… and it improves efficiency and saves money, we need to bring it forward,” Meehan said. Somewhat more of a reach, although not out of the realm of possibility, is a phone application that would track where buses are on Coastal Highway and tell riders how long they would be waiting. A select number of cities, such as Boston and Seattle, already offer the technology, and city Public Works Director Hal Adkins said staff is reviewing proposals used elsewhere to see if Ocean City could piggyback off a contract. However, because the city’s transit system is heavily subsidized by the federal government, any system installed on city buses would have to be compliant with the Federal Transit Administration. “The bottom line is our buses are FTA assets,” Adkins said. “We are trying to find a contract that is current, FTA-compliant, and piggyback-able.” Further, a mobile application could also be developed for the city’

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OBITUARIES NICHOLAS FRANK SCODARI Berlin Nicholas Frank Scodari, age 88, died on Friday, April 4, 2014 at his home in Berlin. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Dominick Scodari and Genevieve Barone Scodari. He is survived by his wife, Marion Micciulli ScoNicholas Scodari dari of Rockville, Md. and children, Christine Scodari of Boca Raton, Fla.; Barbara Krute and her husband, Phillip of Germantown, Md.; Paul Scodari and his wife, Nga Tran of Silver Spring and Anita Ferguson Todd and her husband, Joel Todd of Berlin. There are four grandchildren, Cecilia Krute Galati, Ryan Krute, Hailey Ferguson and Bruno Scodari. He was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Scodari and a sister, Mary Sheridan. He is also survived by his niece, Genevieve Starrett and his nephew, Jeffrey Brown. Mr. Scodari, a Bronze Star recipient, served in World War II with the 26th Infantry Division and proudly referred to himself as a “Dog Faced Soldier.” He worked for more than 30 years for the Federal Government, retiring as a procurement officer for the Department of Commerce. He had been a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Rockville and had been attending Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Berlin. He was a member of AARP, the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, and the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Coastal Hospice at the Ocean, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21804. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com. ARTHUR E. MYER Ocean City Arthur E. Myer, 86, of Ocean City and formerly of Upper Marlboro, Md. died Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at

Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. He was born in Columbia Park, Md. and was the son of the late John C. and Margaret (Becker) Myer. Arthur formerly owned Arthur E. Myer Plumbing and Heating Inc. in Landover, Md. He was a very active member of the Ocean City Worship Center and he truly believed in helping others. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Willie Mae Myer of Ocean City; three sons, Thomas E. Myer and his wife, Nancy of Oklahoma City; Daniel E. Myer and his wife, Myrian of Potomac, Md. and A. Timothy Myer and his wife, Teri of Edgewater, Md.; a brother, Walter Myer of Harwood, Md.; nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. A funeral service was held on Monday, April 7, 2014 at the Ocean City Worship Center, 10736 Ocean Gateway in Berlin with Pastor Bryan Pugner officiating. Burial followed at Maryland Veterans Cemetery Eastern Shore in Hurlock. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ocean City Worship Center, Building Fund, 10736 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, Md. 21811. JOHN R. “PETE” NEAL, SR. Sebastian, Fla./Ocean City John R. “Pete” Neal, Sr., 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2014. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late William D. Neal, Sr.. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Elizabeth “Sis” Ray in 1999. Surviving are his two sons; John R. Neal, Jr. and his wife, Kirdita of Orlando, Fla. and Jeffery Lee Neal and his wife, Tracey of Ocean City; a daughter, Mary Susan “Sue” Valenza and her husband Joe; granddaughter, Candice B. Bryan and her husband, Jeffery of Destin, Fla.; step-granddaughter, Kimberly Suttmiller of Ocean City and great-grandchildren; Tyler Hemmer of Orlando, Fla. and Shelby Bryan and Emma Garner of Ocean City. Also surviving is a brother, William D. Neal, Jr. and his wife, Carol of Phoenix, Az. In 1940, Pete joined the US Navy and served six years during WWII. He was one of the few survivors of the USS Vincennes (CG-44) that was

sunk in the battle of Savo Island on Aug. 9, 1942, spending 22 hours in shark-infested waters before being rescued. Killed in action on that day, were 332 crewmen. Pete was honorably discharged in 1945. Upon his release, he worked as a crane repairman for Armco Steel Corp. for 33 years. He retired to Ocean City in 1978. A memorial service will be held at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests a memorial donation be made to: Ocean City Reef Foundation P.O. Box 1072, Ocean City, Md. 21843, for the “Pete and Sis Reef Project.” Letters of condolence may be sent to: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. LEON JAMES ZALESKI Ocean Pines Leon James Zaleski, 92, died on April 3, 2014 at Catered Living in Ocean Pines. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Adolph and Martha Polzin Zaleski. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Elizabeth Zipp Zaleski in 2007. He is survived by his children; Ronald Zaleski and his wife, Carla of Andover, N.J., and Nancy Riggins and her husband, Donald of Ocean City, and several nieces and nephews. There are 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mr. Zaleski had served in the U.S. Air Force. He later worked as a checker for the International Longshoreman’s Association at the Key Highway Shipyard in Baltimore. After retiring to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., he later moved to Ocean Pines in 2008. He enjoyed golfing, traveling, the Orioles, Ravens and was a horse racing and slots enthusiast. He was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church at Ocean Pines. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, April 8, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 11211 Beauchamp Rd. near Ocean Pines. Rev Joseph M.P.R. Cocucci officiated. Interment will be at a future date at Holy Cross Cemetery in Baltimore. A donation in his memory may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21804, Attn: Berlin Hospice Center. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 27 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. HOWARD EDWARD DRYDEN Newark Howard Edward Dryden, 91, died peacefully at his home on Monday, March 31, 2014. Born in Newark, Md. he was the son of the late Carl and Bertie Mitchell Dryden. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife and best friend of 62 years, Alberta Cropper Howard E. Dryden Dryden in 2007. He was an adored father to daughters, Janet Dryden Rayne of Salisbury and Beverly Dryden Wilkerson and husband, Robin of Newark, Md., cherished grandfather of Dean Douglas Pusey and his wife, Sonya, Dale Douglas Pusey, Brooks Wilkerson and his wife, Ella and six great-grandchildren; Dylan Douglas Pusey, Trevor Wade Pusey, Hannah Marie Pusey, Aiden Dale Pusey, Brooklyn Wilkerson and Landon Wilkerson. Also surviving is a sister, Emily Cottingham of Delmar, Md. and four nieces. Preceding him in death were two brothers; Strayer Dryden, Charlton Dryden, and his son, Jimmy and an infant sister. Mr. Dryden lived on the family farm where he had raised dairy cows and farmed his land. He dearly loved life on the farm. He also had been a school bus contractor with the Worcester County Board of Education for 25 years. He was a lifetime member of Trinity United Methodist Church, past choir member, and had served on numerous church committees. He was a charter member and past president of Nassawango Ruritan Club, and a member of the Worcester County Farm Bureau and Maryland Farm Bureau. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all his caregivers. A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Trinity United

Methodist Church in Newark. Rev. Sherwood McGrath officiated. Interment followed the service at Bates Cemetery in Snow Hill. A donation in his memory may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 8426 Newark Rd., Newark, Md. 21841, or Newark Volunteer Fire Department, 8605 Newark Rd., Newark, Md. 21841, or Coastal Hospice P.O. Box 1733 Salisbury, Md. 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent to www.burbagefuneralhome.com. BARBARA ANN HEEMANN Bishopville Barbara Ann Heemann, 70, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Baltimore, “Ann” was the daughter of the late Frances and Barbara Krein Farmer. She is survived by her loving husband, Terry Lange Heemann and devoted daughter, Tiffanie Heeman-Adkins and her husband, Stevie of Ocean City. She was the cherished grandmother of Jack Lange Adkins. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Patricia Fowler and Mary Lambros. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Heemann was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, April 4, 2014 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church near Ocean Pines. Rev. Joseph M.P.R. Cocucci officiated. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: St. Jude’s Children Research, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105 or online at donors@stjude.org. Letters of condolence may be sent to www.burbagefuneralhome.com. BRUCE ASHLEY JENKINS LaVale, Md. Bruce Ashley Jenkins, 91, of LaVale, Md. passed away on Sunday March 30, 2014. Born Nov. 9, 1922 in Scranton Pa., he was the son of the late N. Ashley and Ruth Taylor Jenkins. His wife of 47 years, Barbara Mumford Jenkins preceded him in death in 1993.

Surviving are his brother, David Jenkins and his wife, JoAnn of Sunset Beach N.C.; a daughter, Sherry Jenkins Dare of Ocean City; a son, Mark Ashley Bruce A. Jenkins Jenkins of LaVale and his wife, Lisa; five grandchildren; Andrew Dare and his wife, Kim, Jason Dare and his wife, Carrie, Ryan Dare, Nicole Jenkins and Rachel Jenkins. He was blessed with great-grandchildren, Lexie and Karina, several step-grandchildren and a step-greatgrandchild. He also leaves behind his wonderful caregivers, Helen and Mary. Mr. Jenkins graduated from high school in Georgetown Del. in 1940 and college at Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y. in 1944 with a bachelor’s degree in engineering. He was very proud to have served his country in WWII in the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea and received honorable discharges from the Navy as a lieutenant, the Merchant Marines as a chief engineering officer, U.S. Coast Guard and the Air Force Civil Air Patrol. In 1942, he was accepted as a midshipman and was placed on a new Liberty ship to deliver war cargo to troops by way of Russia. He traveled in all war zones during this time, became a commissioned Navy ensign and worked on merchant ships until his discharges. After graduation, he became a licensed professional engineer and worked for the DuPont Company in Wilmington, Del. and later for Hercules/Allegany Ballistics Laboratory, Inc. in Rocket Center, WV. He became Senior Facilities Engineer for ABL where he was involved in energy conservation. In 1974 his report “Control of Ventilation and Energy Savings” was published in Chemical Engineering Magazine. Mr. Jenkins was active in the ABL Cost Reduction Program and was named Cost Crusader of the Year four times. He served on the board of the LaVale Sanitary Commission for 15 years, the last seven as chairman of the Board. He was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, BPO Elks Lodge #63 and VFW 1411. Many things brought joy to his life: his family, his many friends, his German Shepherd dogs, music, the ocean at Rehoboth Beach and Myrtle Beach,

“Weiner Dawg,” fishing and much more. Graveside services was held at All Saints Episcopal Cemetery, 20274 Beaver Dam Road in Harbeson, Del. on Monday, April 7. Condolences to the family may be posted after Mr. Jenkin’s name at www.haferfuneralservice.com. CHARLES J. HENRY Millsboro, Del. Charles J. Henry of Millsboro, Del. passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014. He was 77. Mr. Henry was born in Berlin on Dec. 29, 1936 to the late Joseph E. and Anna H. Brittingham Henry. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a Charles J. Henry daughter, Kelly Henry, step-son James Little, a brother, James Henry and sisters, Anna Ruth and Virginia Henry. Charles retired from Mario’s Restaurant in Ocean City after 54 years of employment. He enjoyed motorcycles and toured with a local motorcycle club. He also liked watching drag racing, drawing, fishing, painting and sketching. He was an honest, hard working man. He liked doing things with his hands and was “Mr. Fix It” and could do anything. He was a graduate of the “University of Common Sense and Hard Work.” He was a loving and understanding father. He is survived by his companion of 37 years, Maryland Davis of Millsboro, Del.; seven children; Angie Strand of Salisbury; Charles K. Henry and his wife, Virginia of Berlin; Anthony E. Henry of Salisbury; Yvetta Tull and her husband, Tony of Berlin; Joanne Fisher and her husband, Robert of Berlin; Troy Henry of Salisbury; Geneen Morris of New Castle, Del.; step-daughter, Pamela Jones and her husband, Isiah of North Dakota and special family members, Vera Maiorana and Jackie DeGroft, with whom he shared a very special relationship for 54 years. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He also leaves behind his canine friend, “Chippy.” A funeral service and celebration of his life was held Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St. in Millsboro, Del. Pastor George Fisher officiated. Interment followed at Sunset Memorial Park in Berlin.

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Tammy Patrick-Cebula, owner of Galaxy 66 Bar & Grille and The Skye Bar on 66th Street, is named Restaurateur of the Year at the 2014 Restaurant Association of Maryland’s Stars of the Industry gala in Cambridge on Sunday.

Chef Travis Wright, of West Ocean City’s Shark of the Harbor, stands with his wife and business partner Jody after earning Chef of the Year at the 2014 Restaurant Association of Maryland’s Stars of the Industry gala in Cambridge on Sunday.

Resort restaurateurs share gala spotlight State Restaurant Assoc. recognizes four ‘stars’ from OC and two in Honor Hall

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (April 11, 2014) Ocean City restaurateurs made more than a few trips to the stage at the Restaurant Association of Maryland’s annual Stars of the Industry gala in Cambridge on Sunday, where the resort took home four awards and had two inducted into the Hospitality Hall of Honor. For 60 years, the banquet has recognized the state’s top restaurants, bars and chefs, based on the votes of Maryland’s dining public. Voters turned out in record-breaking numbers this year, with more than 25,000 casting their ballots for their favorite restaurants and industry professionals across the state. Here, Chef Travis Wright, of The Shark on the Harbor; Tammy PatrickCebula, owner of Galaxy 66 Bar & Grille and The Skye Bar; Fager’s Island; Amanda Taylor, from Horizons Restaurant at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel; BJ’s on the Water; and The Bayside Skillet were honorees. Fred Lankford of Sysco Eastern Maryland also took home the Shirley Phillips Lifetime Achievement Award, named for the founders of Phillips Seafood.

“Sunday night was a wonderful night for Ocean City,” said Susan Jones, executive director of the Ocean City HotelMotel-Restaurant Association. “It seems like the last few years, we have really cleaned up at the awards banquet.” Jones named the community as the force behind Ocean City’s success, as voters determine the winners of the RAM awards. “When we call out to have people vote, I definitely think people respond. They want to see our community win,” she said. “We have a really amazing community.” Chef of the Year: Travis Wright, Shark on the Harbor Wright has been the chef at Shark on the Harbor for nearly 20 years, where he and his team dish up fresh items each day based on the catch and produce available. After making it to the state’s top five nominees for Chef of the Year in 2013 and Restaurateur of the Year in 2010, he said winning the award at the 2014 gala “was quite a surprise.” “We have really great, loyal guests and I guess that really helped,” Wright said of the winning the voter-driven award. “It’s pretty cool that the Eastern Shore was wellrepresented in a statewide association.” A member of the industry since college, Wright opened the original Shark on 46th Street in Ocean City in 2000, moving to the West Ocean City harbor front in 2008. He said no two days are the same at

the restaurant and “it feels good to go to work every day.” Restaurateur of the Year: Tammy Patrick-Cebula, Galaxy 66 Bar & Grille and The Skye Bar Unlike the other awards, the Restaurant Association of Maryland and not the dining public chose the Restaurateur of the Year. After nearly a decade in her 66th Street spot, Cebula took home the honor from the 2014 gala. “It was an amazing and memorable moment,” she said. “The evening will live long in my memory.” Cebula and her husband Roger opened Galaxy 66 and Skye Bar in 2006 after years of working in the industry as a bartenders and restaurant managers. “I truly enjoy making each individual’s experience a memorable one and strive to do that,” Cebula said. “It’s a joy to be able to make someone’s vacation or special occasion something to remember.” Galaxy 66 was also nominated for Wine and Beverage Program of the Year in 2010 and 2011. Craft Brew Program of the year: Fager’s Island Fager’s on 60th Street has a rotating list of 10 regional craft beers on tap including brews from Dogfish Head, Evolution, Flying Dog, Union Craft and its own Blue Dog Ale. Starting with a new draft system it in-

stalled three or four summers ago, the restaurant got ahead of the curve in the shift to craft beer, said Mathew Walters, who’s worked the bar there for 16 years. “Our draft list we have here is definitely one of the best in Ocean City,” he said. “We’re always a step head.” He called the win “impressive” for the restaurant and bar. Fager’s also won Favorite Bar and Tavern in 2009 and was one of six inducted into the Maryland Hospitality Hall of Honor during the gala the same year. Heart of the Industry Award: Amanda Taylor, Horizons Restaurant A typical day for Taylor includes counting cash in the morning, checking tables, scheduling other workers, serving tables and working banquets or other functions. “I definitely work hard, she said, but “I just come to work and get the job done.” After more than six years working for Horizons, in the Clarion Resort Hotel on 101st Street, Taylor was recognized at Sunday’s gala. Unlike other RAM awards, the association itself choses the Heart of the Industry winners based on a letter they write, Taylor said. “It was nice — definitely a surprise,” she said, calling the restaurant staff “a big family.” In addition, BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street and the 77th Street Bayside Skillet See STARS Page 30

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Amanda Taylor stands with her dad and step-mom after earning the Heart of the Industry award for her service at Horizons Restaurants, in the Clarion Resort Hotel on 101st Street, at the 2014 Restaurant Association of Maryland’s annual Stars of the Industry gala in Cambridge on Sunday.

Diane Frederick has joined the staff of Insurance Management Group, Inc., an independent insurance agency located on 77th Street in Ocean City. She joined IMG in February as a personal lines insurance advisor. She has lived in Ocean City and Berlin for more than 30 years. After graduating from Salisbury University, she worked in the airline industry for 15 years before starting

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Stephen Decatur senior Chase Sams will compete on the football field for Towson University next year. "The team and coaches are so great. It feels like my second home," Sams said.

Sams to play football for Towson Decatur senior says, ‘My goals are to be the best I can be on and off the field’

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 11, 2014) When Stephen Decatur senior Chase Sams visited Towson as a potential student-athlete, he felt the school was a perfect fit for him. “Towson just felt like home. It’s just like one big family,” he said. “I felt like I could be the best I could be on and off the field…I love the city that it’s in and I love how it’s so close to everything and not too far from home.” Sams made a commitment to Towson’s football program on Feb. 5. He officially signed to play for the Tigers in mid-March. “The team and coaches are so great. It feels like my second home,” he said. “The team is coming off a great season and it just keeps going up and up every year…Every time I visit I meet more teammates and they all make me feel at home.”

As of now, the 17-year-old, who has been playing football since he was a young boy, will take the field for Towson as a linebacker. “My goals are to be the best I can be on and off the field [and] do whatever I can to make me and my teammates win, and leave after four years with a degree,” Sams said. Sams was awarded an academic scholarship and a spot on the team. “It being Division I means I’ll being doing something year-round, and it will be an eye opener,” he said. “I will have to go all in and keep a great balance in school and football.” Sams said he “had a great fouryear run” competing for Decatur, where he played middle linebacker and running back. He was brought up from JV to the varsity squad during his freshman season. “I was named First Team All-Bayside for the past three years, [the] first kid to ever do that at Decatur,” he said, proud of his accomplishment. He was also named a team defensive MVP for the last three seasons. During his senior year this past

fall, Sams led the Decatur squad in tackles with 112. It is the second consecutive year he led the Seahawks in tackles. Another accomplishment to wrap up his final high school football season was being chosen as captain of his team for the Maryland Crab Bowl AllStar game on Dec. 21. The Maryland Crab Bowl is an annual football postseason all-star game that features some of the state’s top senior players from public and private high schools. “He’s probably one of the most knowledgeable football players I’ve coached on the field,” Decatur Coach Bob Knox said at the end of the 2013 season. “He knows a lot about football. He could get us into the right defense and alignment without any problems.” Sams also played basketball for Decatur. He is currently in the middle of lacrosse season. At Towson, Sams plans to major in communications or sports management. “After college I would love to do something with sports TV, like a talk show or commentating,” Sams said.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 11, 2014) The Worcester Prep girls’ lacrosse team scored a total of 35 goals in its last two games and limited its opponents to just five. Last Friday, the Prep squad took on the Tower Hill Hillers at Wesley College in Dover, Del. The Mallards outscored the Hillers 11-3 in the first half. Worcester would go on to win, 18-5. “The girls played very well after having such a tough game against Sts. Peter & Paul earlier that week,” said Prep Coach Allie Gamble. The Mallards edged out their Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference rival, Sts. Peter & Paul, 9-8, last Wednesday, two days before facing off against Tower Hill. Senior captain Lilly DINardo scored five goals against the Hillers. Kristen Shriver, a senior, logged four goals and one assist. Senior captain Alie Greer had three goals and two assists and junior Molly Soule chipped in with two goals. Senior Meg Lingo, sophomore Grace Tunis and junior Sophie Brennan netted one apiece. Senior Maddie Pilchard started in goal for Worcester and recorded two saves. Junior Carolyn Dorey stepped into the goal for the final 20 minutes of the game. She stopped two Hillers’ shots. “Our transition and our rides looked good. As coaches, we are happy with the way our girls played,” Gamble said. On Tuesday in Berlin, the Mallards shut out the Salisbury School Dragons, 17-0. “We just really wanted to work on our transition [and] work on clearing, which we didn’t get much opportunity in that,” Gamble said. “We got some opportunities to run a couple plays and get some of the girls the ball that don’t get to play as much, which is good.” It took the home team just 48 seconds to tally its first goal, courtesy of DiNardo. Senior Frankie Willing’s hat trick boosted the Mallards’ advantage to 4-0. DiNardo, senior McKenna Shanahan and junior Caroline Lindsay notched Worcester’s fifth, sixth and seventh goals, respectively. Goals by seniors Cynthia Delaney (two) and Laney Messiter, Tunis, Shanahan and Soule gave the Prep team a 13-0 lead at halftime. The Mallards passed the ball See SQUAD Page 32

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Worcester Prep junior Ali Wyatt maintains possession of the ball during Tuesday's game against Salisbury School in Berlin. Worcester shut out Salisbury 17-0.

Worcester Prep junior Molly Soule looks for an open teammate to pass to during the April 8 competition against Salisbury School.

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With seconds on the clock, Lindsay netted the Mallards’ 17th goal. Dorey played in goals the first half and Pilchard took over in the second half. Both made one save. The Calverton Cougars will come to Berlin today, Friday, to go head-tohead with Worcester at 4:30 p.m.

“I think we’re coming along really well,” Gamble said Tuesday. “We have a good game at the end of the week and we have a good game against Cape [Henlopen] next week with lots of practices in between so we still have some stuff to work on, but we’re coming along.”

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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 11, 2014) The Worcester Prep tennis teams were too much for the Salisbury School Dragons to handle as the host Mallards won every match last Friday. The girls competed at Worcester Prep in Berlin. Salisbury only had seven players so three singles matches and two doubles competitions were played. Worcester won all five matches. Junior Tatjana Kondraschow (81), sophomore Sonya Walker (8-0) and senior captain Hannah Esham (8-1) earned singles victories. Junior Natalie Twilley and first doubles partner, sophomore Erika Smith, topped their opponents, 8-1. Freshmen Eva Parks and Stormy McGuiness outscored their second doubles competition, 8-1. “I am pleased with the progress we are making,” said Prep Coach Cyndee Hudson. “I hope to get in several practices to work on further improvement. Each is working on net play and returning more forceful serves.” The boys played five singles matches on the 61st Street courts in Ocean City and Worcester came out on top in all of them. Captains Quinn Lukas, a junior, and senior Chase Schmehling scored 8-3 and 8-4 victories at first and second singles, respectively. Junior Erik Zorn (8-0), sophomore Jason Cook (8-2) and junior Kyle Chandler (8-0) won their third, fourth and fifth singles matches. “Though it seemed the weather was determined to be a factor again, the Mallards overcame a thick fog to blank the Dragons…,” said Prep Coach Keith Coleman. Worcester, who competes in the See PREP Page 35

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Payne nets eight goals in Prep team’s victory Mallards score 11 in first half and go on to win 19-1 over Sby. School Dragons

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 11, 2014) Worcester Prep senior captain Luke Payne netted eight goals and had one assist to lead the boys’ lacrosse team to a 19-1 victory on the road over the Salisbury School Dragons Tuesday afternoon. The Mallards tallied seven goals in the first quarter. By halftime, they

had built an 11-0 advantage. The visiting Prep squad added seven goals in third quarter, while Salisbury School scored one, to pull ahead, 18-1. Sophomore Charlie Pritchard completed Worcester’s scoring in the fourth quarter. “We played pretty well. We shared the ball pretty well,” said Worcester Coach Kevin Gates. “They played almost a little too unselfish.” Gates said “it was nice to get back on the horse after Friday night,” when the Mallards lost 13-2 to the

Tower Hill Hillers at Wesley College in Dover, Del. Captain Wyatt Richins, a sophomore, logged five goals and three assists and junior Sam Deeley chipped in with three goals Tuesday. Senior captain Coach Gates Jack Marshall and junior Will Pedigo each scored once. Senior Thomas Buas contributed with four assists. Senior goalie Isaiah Nsah stopped

five Dragons’ shots in the first half. Sophomore Wade Walter made one save and allowed one goal in the second half. The Middleburg Academy Dragons of Virginia are set to take a trip to Berlin to battle the Mallards today, Friday, at 4:30 p.m. “We have a huge game on Friday. Middleburg will come in well coached, with a lot of talent,” Gates said. “We will need to play a lot better than we did against Tower Hill. It will definitely be a big test for us. Hopefully we can rise to the challenge.”

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Stephen Decatur junior Shane Moore controls the ball during last Friday's game against Cambridge in Berlin. Decatur won 17-2.

Decatur boys’ squad earns 17-2 victory over Cambridge

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 11, 2014) Stephen Decatur boys’ lacrosse Coach Scott Lathroum was pleased with the Seahawks’ performance during last Friday’s game against the Cambridge Vikings in Berlin. “I was very happy with the way we OCEAN CITY TODAY/LISA CAPITELLI

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Prep boys’ team tops Sby. School, but falls to Parkside Continued from Page 32 Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference, hosted the Parkside Rams of the Bayside Conference on Tuesday. The Lady Mallards won, 6-1. “It was a great match. Several went back and forth,” Hudson said. “Everyone focused and played with a determined attitude. This was an important win for us and I am thrilled with how all performed in their matches.” Kondraschow led 7-5, but her first singles opponent pulled ahead, 8-7. Kondraschow tied it at 8 to force a tiebreaker set, which she won, 7-1. Walker fell behind 2-1, but fought back to take her second singles match, 8-3. Esham and sophomore Isabel Carulli outscored their third and fifth singles opponents, 8-6 and 8-1, respectively. Worcester’s first doubles pair of senior captain Lydia Pritchard and junior Paige Evans edged out their competition, 8-6. Twilley and Smith were successful at second doubles, 8-4. All of the boys matches were close,

but Parkside came away with five victories to Worcester’s two. “The guys keep putting themselves in position to win points, games, and, eventually matches, but they continue to struggle with finishing off all three,” Coleman said. “This will determine the course of the rest of the season. The talent is there, but they will have to risk some changes in their playing styles to win more of those critical points and close matches. It feels like we are getting close.” Zorn fought back from a 7-4 deficit at third singles. Tied 8-8, the match went into a tiebreaker set, which Zorn won 7-5. Senior Daniel Rosa and junior Chris Choy also had a battle on their hands. The duo pulled out a 9-7 victory at first doubles. Worcester is set to go head-tohead with Berlin rival, the Stephen Decatur Seahawks of the Bayside Conference, today, Friday, at 4 p.m. The girls will play at Worcester, while the boys will face off on Decatur’s courts.

played. We seem to be getting better every game,” Lathroum said after Decatur’s 17-2 win. Junior Matt LeCompte gave Decatur a 1-0 lead off a junior Jackson Mumford pass four minutes into the competition. The Seahawks won the ensuing face-off and junior Corey See WE’RE Page 36

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Lady Seahawks take second, five pts. behind Cambridge Senior Rebecca Lederman scores wins in 100-, 200and 400-meter events

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 11, 2014) The Stephen Decatur girls’ outdoor track team finished in second place, five points behind Cambridge, during the April 2 five-school meet at Seahawks Stadium in Berlin. “I thought our girls did pretty well. Cambridge was the state champion for cross country so we knew Coach Stigler they would be pretty tough,” said Decatur Coach Jody Stigler. “They beat us by five points, which is only one event, so it was really close. We are seeing some improvement with the girls, which is good.” Cambridge scored 137 points, followed by Decatur with 132. Snow Hill finished in a distant third with 43 points. Senior Rebecca Lederman won three events. She took top honors in the 100-, 200- and 400-meter races, crossing the finish line in 13.1 sec-

onds, 27.6 seconds and 1:05. “Rebecca Lederman had a good day winning three races, but I think she has a chance to really improve as the season progresses,” Stigler said. “She is in a good situation in that she didn’t run as well as she has the potential to and still won all three races.” Junior Hannah Wilson earned first place in the pole vault (7 feet) and the high jump (4 feet 10 inches). “I thought Hannah Wilson had a good day. She did her personal best in the pole vault and high jump,” Stigler said. Sophomores Alison Alvarado and Kayla Lorance, junior Meya Chilengi and freshman Peyton Dunham ran to victory in the 3,200-meter relay race (11:34). Easton won the boys’ competition with 118 points. Cambridge finished second with 106.5 points and Decatur took third with 87 points. “The boys can definitely do better. There are some events that we did not score in that we really should be scoring well in,” Stigler said. “I think our boys definitely have a lot of room to improve and we will really need to work hard as we build toward the championship meets within the next See DISTANCE Page 37

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Stephen Decatur senior captain Corey Gwin sprints upfield with the ball during last Friday's game against Cambridge in Berlin. Gwin had four goals and one assist.

‘We’re a good team right now,’ Coach Lathroum says Continued from Page 35 Gwin netted the squad’s second goal 46 seconds after LeCompte’s shot. About three minutes later, junior Shane Moore hit LeCompte cutting to the goal and he scored to put Decatur on top 3-0. With 57.4 seconds remaining in the first quarter, LeCompte tallied the Berlin team’s fourth goal. Gwin boosted the Seahawks’ advantage to 5-0 about two minutes into the second quarter. Less than a minute later, Moore increased Decatur’s lead to six. Gwin scored again, followed by back-to-back goals by LeCompte and the home team jumped in front 9-0, with 1:15 remaining before halftime. Junior Jake Lathroum netted Decatur’s 10th first-half goal at the 1:07 mark. The Seahawks added four additional goals in the third quarter and three in the fourth. Cambridge netted its two goals in the final quarter. LeCompte finished with five goals and three assists. Gwin had four goals and one assist. Moore tallied three

goals and two assists. Lathroum scored two and Mumford and junior Evan Heim provided one goal and one assist apiece. Sophomore Trey Wells also netted one. Dryden Brous, a sophomore, won 14 of the 19 face-offs. Junior goalie Will Hastings stopped eight Cambridge shots. “I think we’re better in some areas from last year,” Coach Lathroum said. “We’re more of a team offensively. Our team defense is getting better on a daily basis. We had to plug some holes (because of players graduating).” Lathroum said seniors Chase Sams, Jared King and Nick Moses and juniors RJ Hayman, Dalton Warren, Craig Snyder and Conor May work well together. “They’re a good, tight unit,” he said. “We’re a good team right now. What we throw out to them they pick up,” Lathroum added. “They get along and they push each other.” Decatur is scheduled to host the Kent County Trojans today, Friday, at 4 p.m. On Monday, the James M. Bennett Clippers will come to Berlin for a 5 p.m. game against the Seahawks.

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Decatur baseball team gets come-from-behind victory Seahawks’ determination, drive help squad prevail over Bennett Clippers, 11-4

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 11, 2014) Trailing 4-0 to the James M. Bennett baseball team, the Stephen Decatur Seahawks didn’t give up as the boys fought back for an 11-4 come-from-behind victory last Friday in Salisbury. Decatur Coach Rich Ferro said it wasn’t anything he said to the boys to light their fire, it was their drive and determination that helped them prevail. “I did not say anything to them. They must take ownership for their play,” Ferro said. “They had intensity, but needed to prove it on the field. We want to have a controlled intensity. Not being to high or to low when something happens.” The game was scoreless until the bottom of the third inning when the Clippers scored four runs. “Back-to-back hits followed by two errors accounted for all four runs,” Ferro said. With two Seahawks on base in the top of the fourth, sophomore Zach Adams doubled to cut Bennett’s lead in half. Then, junior Justin Meekins doubled, scoring Adams. Senior Jake

Hickman followed with a double to drive in Meekins and the score was now tied 4-4. “We responded with four runs in the top of the fourth. [We had] timely hits and quality at bats,” Ferro said. “[Junior pitcher] Grant [Donahue] settled in and didn’t let a runner past first base after the fourth.” The visiting Seahawks continued to roll from that point. Senior Nick Bennett doubled to give Decatur the lead and the Berlin squad never Coach Ferro looked back. The Seahawks scored six runs in the fifth inning to pull ahead, 10-4. They added one more run in the seventh. “We needed a win to stay in the Bayside [Conference] race and try to ensure we receive a good seed for the playoffs,” Ferro said. Donahue threw a complete game. He struck out eight and allowed four hits and one earned run. Meekins went 4-for-4, with a double, triple and three RBIs. Adams and Bennett had two RBIs each and Hickman tallied two hits and three RBIs. The North Caroline Bulldogs will come to Berlin today, Friday, for a 4 p.m. game against Decatur.

Distance runners take ‘step forward,’ Coach Stigler says Continued from Page 36 month or so.” Junior Tripp Ortega completed the 300-meter intermediate hurdles event in 43.7 seconds, for first place. Sophomore Ernest Shockley threw the shot put 37 feet 1.5 inches to win. Senior Kevin Herbert, junior Parker Harrington, sophomore Gary Frick and freshman Scott Berry earned a victory in the 3,200-meter

relay race (9:15). Stigler said he thought Decatur’s distance runners took a step forward during the meet. “Good weather and conditions led to many best times from this season,” Stigler said. “It will be important to build upon that moving forward.” Decatur will host the next track meet, scheduled for Wednesday at 4 p.m.

WP WINTER SPORTS AWARDS Those receiving varsity awards are, front row, from left, Kristen Shriver, Most Valuable Player, basketball; Jenn Karsli, Most Spirited, cheerleading; Madison O’Malley, Coach’s Award, cheerleading; Lauren Dykes, Most Improved, cheerleading and in back row, Sophie Brennan, basketball, Coach’s Award; Jack Pedigo, Most Improved, basketball; Matt Reilly, Coach’s Award, basketball; Ryan Nally, Most Valuable Player, basketball, and Meg Lingo, Most Improved, basketball.

Lady Seahawks dominate in 19-3 victory over Vikings Musitano: Girls played their game and did not lose their focus once they got rolling

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (April 11, 2014) Senior Sammi Quilter tallied the Stephen Decatur girls’ lacrosse team’s first goal less than a minute into last Friday’s game on the road against the Cambridge Vikings. “We got a goal off of the first draw at 36 seconds into the game then we settled down Coach Musitano and didn’t get another until four and a half minutes later…The girls played their game and did not lose their focus once they got rolling,” Decatur Coach Bob Musitano said after the Lady Seahawks’ 19-3 victory in Cambridge. “Cambridge has a fairly decent group

of players. They are good athletes and they know where to be on the field. They are just inexperienced.” Quilter finished the game with three goals and two assists. Senior captain Layla Fowler chipped in with three goals and one assist. Junior Jordan Klebe netted three goals. Cassidy Remmell, a senior, had two goals and an assist and junior Payton VanKirk contributed with one goal and five assists. “Our scoring was spread evenly,” Musitano said. Junior Jillian Petito played in the goal the first half and was only tested once. Freshman Sara Mitrecic took over in the second half and made three saves. “[There was] not too much action as Cambridge only got off four shots and two of those were free position shot,” Musitano said. Decatur is scheduled to travel to Kent County to play the Trojans today, Friday, at 4 p.m.

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Worcester County Circuit Court The Circuit Court for Worcester County is recruiting for a Fiscal Accounts Tech I/II, depending on qualifications.to perform accounting functions for the Clerk’s office. Responsible for resubmitting Certificates of Deposits and other reports to the AOC finance Office. Reconciles accounts payable, receivables, checks and cash for daily bank deposits. Maintains and reconciles the Revenue Budget and Expenditure Reports. Req: HS Diploma/GED and 2 years of fiscal or accounting experience for Level I, 3 yrs. of fiscal or accounting. exp. to include 1 year reconciling agency accounting systems to fiscal control systems for Level II. For detailed information visit our website: http://mdcourts.gov/jobs/index.html. Submit Judiciary application/resume indicating job title and PIN 059781 by 4/17/14 to Hon. Stephen Hales, Clerk of Court, Circuit Court for Worcester County, 1 W. Market St., Rm. 104, Snow Hill, MD 21863.

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Runners line up for the 2013 Ocean City Race for the Cure, a 5K event to raise money for Susan G. Komen breast cancer foundation. Last year, the resort’s race brought more than $350,000 in registration fees, donations and cash sponsorships for Komen Maryland.

Komen Race for the Cure in OC Sunday’s event schedule includes survivor parade, 5K races and 1-mile walk

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (April 11, 2014) Thousands will gather to support breast cancer research and raise awareness at the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s Race for the Cure in Ocean City this Sunday, April 13. The event includes a timed 5K with awards as well as a 5K fun run or walk and a 1-mile family walk. This year marks the third for the event in Ocean City, which has raised more than $700,000 for Komen Maryland since the inaugural race in 2012. “We’re just really excited to be back in Ocean City again this year and we hope that everyone comes out to the race,” said Kim Schmulowitzer, executive assistant to the CEO of Komen for the Cure. Events kick off Sunday morning, when the Race Village at the inlet opens at 7 a.m. for race day registration. There will be booths by the event’s sponsors as well as food and drinks provided by Panera Bread, Dunkin’ Donuts and more.

“There will be all kinds of things to do in the Race Village,” Schmulowitzer said. Participants can enjoy live music on stage and giveaways by some vendors. At 7:40 a.m., the survivor’s Parade of Pink begins at the Survivor’s Tent in the village. Race warm-ups start at 8:15 a.m. with the 5K launching at 9 a.m. at the inlet. The race starts at Ocean City’s southern tip, circling the inlet parking lot and passing the rides, then traveling up to Boardwalk to 17th Street and back. The family walk follows the same route, but is a shorter. There will be an awards ceremony for the first through third place male, female and survivor runners at the Race Village at 11 a.m. with events wrapping up around noon. Last year, just over 3,400 participants registered for the Ocean City race, which raised $355,000 between registration fees, cash sponsorships and donations, Schmulowitzer said. The group hopes to raise $350,000 again this year. By Tuesday, 1,600 runners had already signed up — a strong showing since “we always finish big,” she said. Since the Race for the Cure came to Ocean City, it has evolved into a

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 7 A.M. Race Village opens in the inlet parking lot 7:40 A.M. Survivors Parade of Pink 8 A.M. Survivor photo 8:15 A.M. Warm-up at Race Village 9 A.M. 5K Timed and recreational runs start 9:30 A.M. 5K Walk and 1-mile family fun walk start 11 A.M. Awards ceremony weeklong event. There will be a kickoff celebration tonight, Friday, from 7-9 p.m. at Seacrets, where the suggested donation is $5 for the party and concert. Tomorrow, Saturday, Planet Maze will host indoor laser tag and mini golf from 3-5 p.m. for $15 of unlimited play. Saturday night, the Carousel Hotel on 117th Street will host its Skate for the Cure from 5-7 p.m. for $10, which includes skate rental. “It makes it nice when people are See OC Page 42

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (April 11, 2014) After two decades with the company, a local author recounts the rise and fall of Kodak from a behemoth in the photography industry into Chapter 11 bankruptcy in his first-person story “Kodak: You Should’a Been There.” From a technical sale representative to a manger, Berlin’s Frank Vetare takes a hard look back at his 22 years with the highly successful, but vulnerable, company. “I call it the perfect storm. It could’ve happened to any company, but it happened to the company I worked for,” Vetare said. More than 30 years in the making, the author began his book at age 83. “I thought jumping right into Kodak would be the way I would start,” he said, but advice from his brother, a retired English teacher, took the story back to Vetare’s beginnings, which laid the foundations for his entry into Kodak’s world. His true-to-life tale begins in a small town in Putnam County, New York, where he finished high school. From singing lessons in New York to joining the navy as a photographer to dodge the draft, Vetare makes his way toward the Rochester Institute of Technology and then to Kodak in 1956. His four assignments for the company — Washington, D.C., Detroit, Rochester, N.Y., and Los Angeles — form the heart of the story, which follows Kodak through cultural changes and leadership shifts that snowballed into its 2012 decision to file for bankruptcy. “No one can understand how something so successful could eventually fail,” Vetare said, but “I think it was a piece here, a decision there.” The decline started with choices, such as refusal to assimilate Xerox into the company or get on board with Polaroid’s instant photography, which leaders saw as a gimmick, Vetare said. “We were able to do any of those things, but in rejecting the companies that brought them forth, we started from scratch,” he said. “I called it NIH — ‘Not Invented Here.’ If it wasn’t started with Kodak, it wasn’t any good. “And that’s not true,” Vetare said. “It was strictly because management See VETARE Page 43

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OC businesses encouraged to ‘Paint the Town Pink’ Continued from Page 41 coming down for the weekend to have other Komen events,” Schmulowitzer said. Businesses in Ocean City have also been invited to “Paint the Town Pink” by decorating their storefronts in support of the event. The judging for the competition takes place today, with the winner will receiving the “SeaBoard Business Prize Package” — beachfront advertising between May 23 and June. All proceeds from the weekend’s events go to Komen Maryland. While the money goes to the organization at the state-level, it has given more than $3 million to Eastern Shore programs since 2002, Schmulowitzer said. “We do a community profile every three years and we identify the areas of the state with the highest need,” she said, “and the Eastern Shore has traditionally been one of the areas of the state with a high need.” Komen for the Cure has given more than $500,000 to seven breast cancer programs on the Eastern Shore this year, for example. The Ocean City Race for the Cure began in 2012 to help expand Komen

Maryland’s reach across the state. “We also wanted to have a race where there was a great need in the state,” Schmulowitzer said. Registration for the third annual Ocean City Race for the Cure opens today at the Carousel Hotel on 117th Street from 12-7 p.m. and again Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The race costs $40 for those running in the timed 5K, which includes a time chip, or $35 for the fun run. Children walk in the family walk for $10. Race day registration begins at 7 a.m. on Sunday at the Race Village in the inlet parking lot. Costs rise to $45 for the fun run and $15 for children that day. Racers cannot register for the timed event the day of the run because of the chips. Parking at the inlet will be limited to those with a handicap permit. Others can park for free at the Public Safety Building on 65th Street, at Northside Park on 125th Street or at the municipal lot at 100th Street and ride the Ocean City bus to the Race Village. The bus costs $1 per trip or $3 for an all-day pass. For more information, call 410938-8990 or visit www.komenmd.org.

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(April 11, 2014) The Worcester County Health Department will celebrate National Public Health Week 2014 by hosting its fifth annual Public Health Conference for invited community partners on Wednesday, April 16 at the Carousel Hotel on 118th Street in Ocean City. Community leaders from public health, local hospitals, nursing homes, government, business, law enforcement, education, nonprofits and other sectors will attend the conference to discuss and hear the

latest news about a number of public health topics. The agenda includes sessions about Worcester health system reform, rabies, and a community conversation about mental health. Since 1995, communities throughout the country have celebrated National Public Health Week the first week of April to draw attention to the need to help protect and improve the nation’s health. For more information about National Public Health Week, visit www.nphw.org.

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Vetare discusses 22 years working for Kodak Continued from Page 41 got a little bit arrogant and decided we didn’t need them” Polaroid eventually sued Kodak for several billion dollars, as did another photography company named Ansco. But the biggest blunder Vetare saw was in the 1970s, when Kodak developed the first digital camera. “They said, ‘We don’t need it.’ We were manufacturing silver film and doing very well,” he said. “It sat on the shelf.” Meanwhile, smaller companies developed digital cameras and improved them over time. At the same time, loyalty to the company broke down from the top, Vetare said. “The culture started to change and I saw then that it wasn’t the same company it was when I joined,” he

said. “It was incredible.” Those failures added up and “one day Kodak woke up and instead of having half a million dollars in the bank in 1970… they started to borrow money. It got worse,” he said. With doubts about Kodak’s future, Vetare left the comFrank Vetare pany to start his own business back on the East Coast. He retired to his wife Joan’s hometown of Berlin in 1999. But he was clear: The book ends with his time at Kodak. Vetare said readers, especially younger people will find little to compare to the industries they see today, and will find the first-person account of the company’s collapse interesting.

“They understand that it’s changed, but they don’t know specifically or intimately how it’s changed,” he said. “I think if they read a book like this, it will shock them.” Its publisher America Star Books described the story as “a sentimental, loving look back…but hard hitting in the end.” “Kodak: You Should’a Been There” is available on order through local book stores, Amazon, Barnes and Noble and America Star Books Publishing Company in soft or hard cover, as well as e-book format for Kindles and Nooks. American Star Books has published more than 50,000 U.S. and Canadian books free of charge to its authors. Find Vetare on Facebook at www.facebook.com/frank.vetare.

Wor. Tech students spark collaboration in U.S. classrooms

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (April 11, 2014) A creative class project at Worcester Technical High School inspired collaboration in classrooms across the country when four Worcester students traveled to a Texas competition last month. Rebecca Lederman, Chris Brown, James Hillyer and Carlee Barrett represented their team in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest in Austin, where they presented plans for a new waiting room design at Berlin’s Atlantic General Hospital — a real-world project to take place over the next few years. Though they didn’t earn top prizes in the contest that asked students to use science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to improve their communities, the team inspired new thoughts on high school learning. “I’m proud of myself,” Brown said. “We’ve worked on tons of projects in class before, but never with realworld applications… We took thinking outside the box.” The group of 16 biomedical science and two pre-engineering students spent last fall semester working with hospital staff on their plan, which included everything from skylights and a rooftop garden to separate waiting room spaces for sick and injured patients. “It made me realize this kind of stuff… is a big deal, but it shouldn’t have to be,” Lederman said. “We have the skills,” Hillyer agreed. The partnership across the two classes was born in Tracy Hunter’s classroom. The biomedical sciences teacher wasn’t satisfied with the endgoal of a class project to design an imaginary emergency room floor See TECH Page 44

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Tech team tops 2,000 to advance to national comp. Continued from Page 43 plan, so she worked with hospital staff to turn it into a real-world challenge. “We couldn’t do all this alone,” Hunter said. “To me, it was natural to go across the hall and ask for help (from the engineers).” That’s where pre-engineering teacher Valerie Ziglejeva’s class came in. “It’s wonderful to give this opportunity to students,” said Ziglejeva, who traveled to Texas with Hunter, Worcester Tech Principal Caroline Bloxom and the four students for the contest. Though the actual redesign of AGH’s waiting room is still several years off, administrators are already planning to use pieces of the students’ plan, such as the furniture and anti-microbial paint, Lederman said. “It’s our hope that we can take one aspect, or a few, and incorporate them into our design,” said Kim Justice, Vice President of Planning and Operations at the hospital. “They have come up with a very creative, very realistic plan.” Following the students’ presentation and side interviews with outlets such as AmericanEDtv during their days in Texas, they’ve received feed-

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Part of the Worcester Tech team, from left, teacher Valerie Ziglejeva, James Hillyer, Carlee Barrett and teacher Tracy Hunter discuss their redesign of Atlantic General Hospital’s waiting room during the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest in Austin, Texas, last month.

back on their unique partnership. An Austin community college told them the project inspired an increase in cross-class collaboration in the local high school system, for example. “We’re on to something that needs to continue,” Hunter said. “There needs to be more collaborative projects between groups and students who are so different.” The Worcester Tech team topped more than 2,000 other Solve for To-

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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.

In the Princess Royale 91st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-7777 Every Friday and Saturday: Harry O, 7-11 p.m.

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BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 April 11: Chest Pains, 9 p.m. April 12: No Byscuyts, 9 p.m. April 16: 2 Guys & A Mama, 5-8 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com April 11-12: Phil Perdue FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-5500 April 11: DJ Hook, 9 p.m.; The Loop, 10 p.m. April 12: DJ Groove, 9 p.m.; Big Romeo, 10 p.m. April 13: Jazz Brunch w/Everett Spells, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 14: Brian Clark, 5:30 p.m. GALAXY 66 66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 April 11: The Philly George Project, 8 p.m. to midnight HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 April 11: Ladies Night w/DJ Bill T April 12: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. April 13: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m. April 14: DJ Jeremy April 17: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 April 11: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; Mashwork Orange, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. April 12: Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; High Five, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The Benderz, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. SMITTY MCGEE’S Route 54 West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-4716 April 11: Rick Artz, 8 p.m. April 12: Wes Davis, 8 p.m. April 17: Randy Lee Ashcraft & the Saltwater Cowboys, 8 p.m.

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JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-524-7499 April 11: Diesel Sour April 12: Tear the Roof Off MARYLAND WINE BAR 103 N. Main St. Berlin 410-629-1022 April 11: Karl Baumann, 7 p.m. OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 Every Friday and Saturday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. April 11-12: Power Play

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Diners, from left, Lynne and Mac Peverly and Cynthia Cowall enjoy food and wine.

Jules’ Colby Hill, left, and Keith Jacobs.

TASTE OF FINER THINGS More than 200 people came to Harrison’s Harbor Watch Restaurant at the inlet last Wednesday for the fourth annual Taste of Finer Things, a fundraiser for the new Coastal Hospice at the Ocean building in the works for Berlin. The event paired wine with foods from more than 15 local restaurants, raising an estimated $20,000 for the project, said Elaine Bean, community relations manager for Coastal Hospice. PHOTOS BY CLARA VAUGHN

Coastal Hospice supporters, from left, Donna Liener, Marcia Hirsch, Elaine Jacobs, Cathy Donovan, Stephanie Meehan, Pam Buckley and Madalaine How.

Coastal Hospice employees, from left, Elaine Bean, Alane Capen, Donna Richardson and Maureen McNeill welcome visitors to Taste of Finer Things.

Fresco’s Alex Dunstan, left, and Phil Cropper serve food and wine during the event.

Hooked’s Matthew Cornelius, left, and Carlos Miranda prepare their Surf n’ Turf dish.

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Grilling clams adds new dimension of flavor By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (April 11, 2014) Cooking seafood is not a culinary catechism; different ingredients and purpose intended play key roles in determining results. But before we can discuss the recipe, let us go back to basics. Knowledge incorporates confidence which opens the window of creativity. Clams belong to a group called bivalves, which also includes oysters, mussels, and scallops. The soft body part of these animals are enclosed between two shells. Clams have no eyes, ears, nose, mouth parts, arms, and legs. But eventually they develop a foot which they use to test the substrate for a suitable place to settle since they cannot see. They will remain in the general area for the rest of their lives. Hard shell clams occur mainly in the bays and estuaries along the coast. They prefer sandy bottoms and live buried one to two inches below the bay bottom. Clamming is a popular recreational activity on the Eastern Shore. There is no license required for recreational clamming but there are restrictions on the daily intake and the

minimum size that can be kept. Clams on the East Coast are classified into two main varieties: hard-shell and soft-shell. The hard-shell clams come in three sizes. The smallest are the Littleneck Clams, which have a shell diameter less than two inches. Next comes the medium-sized Cherrystone Clam, about two and a half inches across. The largest of the trio is the Chowder Clam, with a shell diameter of at least three inches. The most common East Coast soft-shell is the Steamer or Longneck Clam, which can grow up to four inches. There are a few major considerations when dealing with clams. Clams should be firmly closed and odorless. If it is slightly open, pinch it closed. If it remains closed on its own, it is alive. If the clam remains open, you must discard it. Fresh clams should be consumed as soon as possible after being purchased. If you need to store them for a short time, refrigerate them in a plastic bag with small holes at the top to allow air inside. The cleansing process is imperative. Clams live in mud and sand and must be well washed. Otherwise, grit will grace your hard work that is not conducive for appetizing food. Wash them thoroughly in cold running water and

scrub the shells with a brush. In addition, I wash the clams in a white, plastic bowl. The whiteness of the bowl makes it much easier to see any grains of sand. Lastly, the particular method of cooking needs to be taken into consideration. If one is serving clams on the half-shell, they are in their most tender state. On the other hand, heat toughens the meat. The golden rule of cooking seafood is to undercook it. Remember, it continues to cook as it cools down. Sweet, succulent clams are delicious. Grilling is fast and adds a whole new dimension of flavor. Pairing grilled clams with spicy, chorizo sausage is a marriage in heaven. Clams, chorizo and garlic add a depth of flavor. Cherry tomatoes and yellow peppers add an explosion of color. White wine incorporates cohesiveness. Simplicity reaps many rewards. Ingredients: 2 pounds cherrystone clams (cleaned) ½ pound smoked chorizo ( slice into ¼” thick pieces) 1 pint cherry tomatoes ½ yellow pepper, seeded and chopped finely 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, minced 4 pinches dried thyme 4 cloves garlic, minced

1 shallot, minced 12 ounces dry white wine 2 tablespoons unsalted butter extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling) kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste favorite crusty bread 1. Light the grill. When the coals turn white the grill is ready for cooking. 2. Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl except for the bread and olive oil. 3. Lay out four large squares of good quality foil, doubled up. On each piece of foil, place ¼ of the mixed ingredients in the center. Drizzle a small amount of oil. Seal the packages by bringing up all four corners then crimping and sealing together. 4. Place the packets on the grill with the lid down for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until all of the clams have opened. Remove from grill and open the packets slightly, this helps slow down the cooking process. 5. Drizzle bread with olive oil and place on grill. Cook the bread until it has a slight char. 6. Serve grilled clams with chorizo and grilled bread immediately. Serves four Secret Ingredient: Sensitivity. “People have boldness to criticize but not to sensitize.” – Amit Kalantri

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County robotics team ‘wrecks’ competition By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (April 11, 2014) Worcester County’s fledgling robotics team “wrecked” the competition again at the Chesapeake Regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics competition in College Park last weekend. With 16 members and less than a year of experience, Team TitaniumWrecks took home the “Rookie Inspiration Award” for promoting respect and appreciation for engineering at the contest. It also advanced to the final round of competition —“unheard of” for a novice team, mentor Paul Suplee said. “The kids were just unbelievable,” he said. “That we made it into the finals was a little bit of a Cinderella story.” Each year, FIRST Robotics reveals a new challenge for international teams, which have six weeks of intensive build-time to raise a robot worthy of competition. This year’s “aerial assist” contest pitted two teams of robots against each other in a high-flying challenge where each side tries to 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 to earn points. Members of Team T-Wrecks decided

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Team Titanium-Wrecks members, from left, Ben Jolley, Daryl Deeds and Tyler Jenkins work on their robot “Buttercup” during the Chesapeake Regional FIRST Robotics competition at College Park last weekend.

to build a defensive robot, meaning its primary goal is to block other teams’ shots rather than make them itself. “Buttercup,” as the machine is known thanks to some creative use of butter trays in the design, made it onto the third-place team’s alliance, advancing through the quarter- and semi-finals before losing in the second round of the finals.

At one point, a technological glitch almost cost them a “hot shot” — robotics slang for a 10-point goal — and the round, Suplee said. “That was the tie breaker,” bumping the T-Wrecks’ alliance to a 122-112 win, Suplee said, and the crowd of around 3,000 “went nuts.” Members of Team T-Wrecks already

earned the title “Rookie All Star” two weeks ago at another regional FIRST competition, securing their spot at the FIRST global championships in St. Louis April 23-26. “The kids voted on it and decided they didn’t want to win it twice in a row. They just wanted someone else to have a chance to make it to St. Louis,” so they did not compete for the same award last weekend, Suplee said. With just two weeks to raise the money needed to send 14 students and eight adults to St. Louis, the team is in a full-on fundraising frenzy, he said. Of the $15,000 total needed for travel and registration, the team still needs $8,000. T-Wrecks members will host a fundraiser at a local hardware store soon and are accepting donations through PayPal online. The Town of Berlin, Worcester County Economic Development and other civic organizations are pitching in, Suplee said. “We’re going to make it happen. These kids have been working really hard,” he said. To learn more about Team Titanium-Wrecks or make a donation online, visit www.team-t-wrecks.org. Worcester County’s other stellar high school robotics team, the Beach Bots, also qualified for the FIRST championships in St. Louis during a regional match last month.

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Spring Clean Up, Community Yard Sale, April 12-13

(April 11, 2014) The Town of Ocean City is once again offering an opportunity for residential property owners to do their spring-cleaning by presenting free residential bulk pickup, Saturday and Sunday, April 12-13. As an added attraction, Ocean City will also offer a Community Yard Sale on Saturday at Northside Park. Ocean City’s bulk pick-up service offers a convenient way for residents to get rid of large household items, such as furniture, appliances, bicycles and carpet, which cannot normally be loaded into a standard refuse truck. Normally, this service does not include building materials and yard debris. However, during the Spring Clean Up the town will be accepting these items. Place your items curbside (staff does not go on private property to remove items) on Friday, April 11, for Saturday April 12, pick-up from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, April 13, pick-up from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Town is providing bulk pick-up free of charge during this period. At other times, cost for bulk pick-up is $20 for one item, $30 for up to three items and $5 for each additional item. There will also be an amnesty program to collect fireworks, old ammunition and old weapons that residents may have in their household and need to be removed. For more information, call Solid Waste at 410-5240318. Ocean City’s 13th annual Community Yard Sale will be held on Saturday from 7a.m. to noon at Northside Park. The yard sale will be held in the parking lot at Northside Park on 125th Street in front of the community center. Vendor spots will be available for Ocean City residents and property owners only. Space is limited, so apply in advance. The cost is $15 per double space. If space is still available, participants may register before 7 a.m. on the day of the event for $20. Participants can begin setting up their items for sale no earlier than 6 a.m. All items need to be removed by 12:30 p.m. No retail merchandise will be permitted for sale, and no personal or professional services are permitted for sale. Certain items may be excluded for sale including cars, trucks and any powered wheel conveyance; boats, snowmobiles, firearms, martial arts weapons, alcohol, paint, hazardous chemicals, food, produce, beverages or any other items which may be deemed inappropriate on public property. Raffles are not allowed. To register, stop by the Ocean City Department of Recreation and Parks Northside Park community center, 200 125th Street. For more information about the Community Yard Sale, call 410-2500125.

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Event to raise suicide awareness By Donald Putnam Intern (April 11, 2014) The Delmarva chapter of the Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention program will host its 7 annual Comedy Tour featuring comedians Mike KC, Keith Purnell, and local comedian, Tyler Dark, Thursday, April 17, in Seacrets’ Morley Hall on 49th Street in Ocean City. The evening will be hosted by Dave the Fruit Guy, also known as David Miller, who will be providing his share of comic performances and plenty of surprises for the audience. “We have a couple of surprise guests lined up that we’re really excited for,” said Miller who has been part of this event since it was started seven years ago. Purnell, the headliner, has much experience on the comic stage, as well. He

has performed in numerous venues up needs to be taught. Kids need to be edand down the East Coast in addition to ucated about the subject,” Green said. winning Howard Stern’s “To Kill or Be The pair continuously strived to creKilled.” He is also the Philadelphia re- ate awareness of suicide. Although gion winner for there is no longer an Sierra Mist’s Next official Delmarva Great comic. chapter of the Yellow ‘We have a couple of surprise This year the Ribbon society, she tour will be in guests lined up that we’re really hopes the event will excited for.’ memory of the continue to be held chapter’s coannually. Host David Miller founder, Melanie Doors will open at Welton, who lost 7 p.m. on April 17. her life in a car accident on Route 50, Tickets can be purchased for $20 in adMarch 28. She leaves behind three chil- vanced, or $25 at the door. Attendees dren. must be 21 years of age. Welton and Kelley Green, who both All proceeds from the event will go lost children to suicide, started the East- directly to the Welton Children Memoern Shore Suicide Prevention program rial Fund. For more information about eight years. the comedy tour or donating to the “It is something that needs to be Welton Children Memorial fund, call talked about and it is something that Green at 410-726-7174.

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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 410-2139204 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual and family-friendly, featuring great American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner at affordable prices. Open seven days a week, year-round. Happy hour daily, 3-7 p.m. Entertainment Friday through Sunday. ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out, free Delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Ocean City’s most famous sub and pizza shop since 1959. An OC tradition where a sandwich is a meal, serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. Open Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. Open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. ■ CRABCAKE FACTORY, 120th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-4900 / www.crabcakefactoryusa.com / $-$$ / 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. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER, South Division & Boardwalk 410-289-3501, 3rd Street & Boardwalk 410-289-2599, 41st Street &

Coastal Hwy 410-524-9254, 70th Street & Coastal Hwy 410-524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s Favorite Family Restaurant for 35 years! Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dayton’s Boardwalk Famous Fried Chicken served at S. Division and 70th Street locations. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-5245500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / 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 / $$$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Contemporary restaurant offering light fare and full entrees. Award- winning wine list, signature drinks and cocktails. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-2131846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday through Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-youcan-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, 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 / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open 7 days a week. We have proudly served Ocean City, Maryland for over 40 years. Known for All You Can Eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HIGH STAKES BAR & GRILL, Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 / $-$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Carry-out available / Full bar / Casual dining, daily happy hour and daily food specials. Live entertainment. ■ HOBBIT, 81st Street Bayside in Rivendell Condo, Ocean City 410-524-8100 / www.thehobbitrestaurant.com / $$-$$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended / Full bar / Open daily from 5-10 p.m. Full service bar with happy hour Sunday through Thursday, 5-7 p.m. Ocean City's most complete dining experience. Breathtaking bay views with inventive American Cuisine. ■ 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-AE-DIS. Things are always getting better at Hooters! Fresh menu offering a number of ground chuck burgers, green salads, world famous chicken wings with 11 flavorful sauces and a fun children’s 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,

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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!” ■ 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 year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites - Johnny’s Special, Neptune’s Seafood Feast Pizza, and MD Blue Crab. Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Coldest draft beer in town served in a chilled mug. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 4 a.m. ■ 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. 302436-0122 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Full bar / Get ship-wrecked at the Mermaid Cove with pub, drink and food specials daily. Lump crab cakes, rock and mahi tacos, fried oyster sandwiches and platters are among the items to choose from. Breakfast served weekends. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Take-out available. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / VMC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ 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 410524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SEASONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-5241000 / www.carouselhotel.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., featuring a wide variety of entrees, seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ SIMMER TIME, Rt. 54, Fenwick Island, next to Mio Fratello 302-436-2266 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Fondue and more in an intimate atmosphere; small and large parties. ■ SMITTY McGEE’S, 37234 Lighthouse Road, West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-4364716 / www.smittymcgees.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / No children’s menu / Full bar / Casual. Big menu, including hot wings and drinks. ■ THE ABBEY BURGER BISTRO, 12601 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250BEEF / www.abbeyburgerbistro.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Casual dining serving 14 House Specialty Burgers and Sandwiches, or build your own burger and choose from wide variety meats, vegetarian, cheeses and toppings. Menu includes salads, appetizers, sides and desserts. ■ THE BRICK HOUSE PUB, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410524-5252 / www.ocmdhotels.com/brickhousepub / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Relax and enjoy the laid back atmosphere of this casual brew pub. Enjoy a lite bite, or watch the game on one of our huge flat-screen TV's. Dine on the freshest raw bar specialties, or try one of the local favorites, including fresh rockfish, shrimp, crab cakes, spicy hummus, juicy burgers and steaks, piping hot made-toorder pizzas, flavorful sandwiches and gourmet salads. Extensive micro-brew list and beers on tap. Happy hour specials daily. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / 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. ■ UBER BAGELS & DELI, 126th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6128 / www.uberbagels.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Indoor and outdoor seating or carry out. Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., everyday. Ocean City’s best bagel and deli featuring made-from-scratch, New Yorkstyle bagels. Full breakfast menu of bagels and spreads as well as egg sandwiches and lunch menu offers a huge selection of cold sandwiches featuring Boar’s head meats and cheeses. ■ 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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These ladies love socializing during Wednesday happy hour at Harpoon Hanna's on Route 54 in Fenwick Island, Del.

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Kathy, Kathy, Betty, Mary and Naomi enjoy the festivities at Harpoon Hanna's.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Awards dinner The Berlin Lions Club has announced that the 2013 Berlin Award recipient is Doug Parks. A dinner in his honor will be held at the Berlin Lions Den on Thursday, April 24. Cocktail hour will begin at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Keynote speaker will be Rev. David Briddell, a Berlin native and former executive of the National Council of Churches. For reservations contact Russ Barrett at 410-641-0444 by Monday, April 21. Cost for dinner is $23 per person.

Flea market The annual Spring Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market will take place at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 12. Outdoor vendor space is available. More than 40 vendors will be on hand selling merchandise such as gently used clothing, children’s and household items and collectables. Concessions will be available. To register, call the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052.

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Luncheon The Republican Women of Worcester County’s April General Meeting and Luncheon will take place, Thursday, April 24, at The Captain’s Table in the Marriott Hotel, 15th Street and the Boardwalk in Ocean City. The speakers will be David Craig and Ron George, Republican candidates for governor and Ken Timmerman and Boyd Rutherford, Republican candidates for lieutenant governor on the Charles Lollar and Larry Hogan slates. Cost of the luncheon is $16. Doors open at 10:30 a.m and the meeting begins at 11 a.m. The deadline for reservations is Monday, April 21. To make a reservation or for more information, contact Ann Lutz at 410-208-9767 or e-mail, annlutz@verizon.net.

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Sportfishing Assoc. provides free Youth Fishing Program (April 11, 2014) The Atlantic Coast Chapter of the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association will be providing a free Youth Fishing Program that will be open to the public. The program will be held at Ake’s Marine, 12930 Sunset Avenue, in West Ocean City. The courses will usually be one day a month with several field trips to various local locations. Children will learn the basic fundamental skills and fishing techniques. This will include knot tying, casting, proper fish handling techniques and familiarized with various terminal tackle and gear. Courses will also cover boater safety, learning to read and recognizing water conditions, basic fish science and conservation, artificial reefs and sharks. A course on baits from purchasing fresh, frozen and artificial to catching your own as well as learning the various equipment used to catch your own. There will be several field trips from fishing trips to going to Martin’s Fish Company to learn about commercial fishing, cutting and caring for fish, to cooking and tasting. This course is free; the program is part of the MSSA Youth Fishing Program. Children will earn points for

all classes attended as well as points for catching and releasing fish. Children must be between the ages of 6 and 16 years of age. Seminar series schedule: April 15 – Knots/ Casting- conventional dropping/ lure board and various terminal tackle. Hosted by Atlantic Chapter Members and Ake employees, Ake’s Marine 6:30-8 p.m. May 20 – Fish Handling Techniques – explaining and showing baits, tools equipment and methods. Hosted by Atlantic Chapter Members and Ake employees, Ake’s Marine 6:30-8 p.m. June 17 – Fish Science, Conservation & Biology – Boater & Water Safety. Hosted by Maryland Coastal Bays Foundation ad OC Coast Guard Auxillary. Ake’s Marine, 6:30-8 p.m. June 21– optional Teach a Kid to Fish Day. Hosted by Ocean Pines Anglers Club and Atlantic Chapter members at Ocean Pines South Pond July 19 – Fishing contest registration 8:30-9:30 a.m. Contest 9-10:30 a.m. Hosted by Ocean Pines and Atlantic Chapter members Ocean Pines South Pond. Aug. 19 – Crabbing–showing and explaining several ways to crab and equipment needed. Hosted by AtSee FISHING Page 54

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Komen Maryland announces grant recipients Seven programs serving Eastern Shore, southern part of state, receive funds (April 11, 2014) Susan G. Komen Maryland recently awarded $1,011,803 to 14 grant programs across Maryland. Included is $502,906 awarded to seven grant programs serving the Eastern Shore and southern Maryland. An additional $520,000 will go toward national research through Komen headquarters. Komen Maryland grant program priority areas included Baltimore City, southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore, with emphasis on providing screening and diagnostic services and supportive breast health services including: • Free mammograms, clinical breast exams, and diagnostic tests for uninsured and underinsured women; • Outreach workers and navigators to educate and help women through the screening and treatment; • Meals, transportation and co-pay assistance for women undergoing treatment; • Support programs and mentoring for patients and survivors. Komen Maryland awarded grants to seven programs serving the East-

ern Shore and southern Maryland. Chase Brexton Health Services, Inc. CARES Program, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Pink Ribbon Project, Wicomico County Health Department, the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and The Red Devils will provide screening and treatment coordination. The Survivors Offering Support Program at Calvert Memorial Hospital and Shore Regional Breast Center in Easton and Maintaining Active Citizens, Inc. of Salisbury will offer survivor support services. Additionally, Atlantic General Hospital in Worcester County was awarded $9,254 through a small grant opportunity available yearround with support of the Jacqueline Chambers Fund for Small Grants. These funds support programs focused on providing screening and diagnostic services and emergency financial assistance. “We have been proud to serve the Maryland community for more than two decades. We have invested more than $37 million into breast cancer programs since our inception and have aided tens of thousands of women and families.” said Robin Prothro, CEO of Komen Maryland. The Race for the Cure series is Komen Maryland’s largest fundrais-

ing event and the primary means of funds for our grant program. The 2014 Komen Maryland Ocean City Race for the Cure will take place on Sunday, April 13. Susan G. Komen has invested almost $2 billion to end breast cancer in the U.S. and throughout the world through ground-breaking research, community health outreach, advocacy and programs in more than 50 countries. The Maryland affiliate is one of the top 10 affiliates in the Komen network. Through events like the Komen Maryland Race for the Cure, the Maryland affiliate has invested $37 million in community breast cancer programs since 1993. Up to 75 percent of net proceeds generated by the affiliate stays in Maryland. The remaining 25 percent funds national breast cancer research, often taking place at Maryland institutions. Komen Maryland now hosts two races—Hunt Valley and Ocean City. Komen Maryland also provides the following free-of-charge: • Community educational conferences, consortia, and Educational material for community events; • Resource Guide for Breast Health Healing for newly diagnosed women; • Breast Health Basics presenta-

tions and health fair representation in the community; • Survivor Education For more information, call 410938-8990 or visit www.komenmd.org.

Fishing program available to young anglers ages 6-16 Continued from Page 53 lantic Chapter Members and Ake employees, Ake’s Marine 6:30-8 p.m. September - Date to be announced. Artificial reefs–fishing aboard the Morning Star with Capt. Monty Hawkins. Hosted by Hawkins any his crew and Atlantic Coast Chapter members. Oct. 21 – Trip to Martin’s Fish Company – cutting, cleaning and filleting fish, preparing assorted seafood, cooking and tasting various seafoods. Hosted by John Martin and employees and Atlantic Coast Chapter members. For further details explaining the program, rules, relations and restrictions, or to register a child, visit www.mssa.net/youthanglerclub.

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By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (April 11, 2014) Registration closes today, Friday, April 11, for the second annual Shamrock Shootout, a golf tournament combining a love for the sport with Irish-themed fun, slated for May 6-7. Proceeds from the $150 per person registration fee, or $600 for a team of four, benefit the Home of the Brave, which provides combat veterans and their families with a getaway to a home in Berlin where they can reconnect and relax after military service. The inaugural tournament last year raised more than $5,000 for the charity, as well as some money for the Stephen Decatur High School golf team, said organizer Damian McAlister. “This is a unique event combining golf and some good old fashioned Irish fun at the same time helping a charity that we feel strongly about – men and women serving this great country,” he said. Shamrock Shootout kicks off Tuesday, May 6, with a pre-tournament party at Duffy’s Tavern on 130th Street in Ocean City from 6-9 p.m. There will be a free buffet for tournament participants, or $10 for nonparticipants, as well as a 50/50 raffle and silent auction featuring items such as baseball tickets, artwork, hotel stays and restaurant gift cards, McAlister said. James Gallagher & Off the Boat will provide the musical entertainment. The next day, Wednesday, May 7, registration for the tournament opens at noon at the Ocean City Golf Club on Country Club Drive in Berlin. There will be a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. All golfers will receive of complimentary boxed lunch and cocktails, as well as a dinner buffet after the tournament. Each participant will take home a gift bag valued at more than $100 and there will be giveaways for flat screen TVs and golf range finders, among other items. The first through fourth place tournament winners will be recognized during the banquet. “The prizes are really good. We put a lot of money back into the tournament and then give whatever’s left to Home of the Brave in Berlin,” McAlister said. Register for the 2014 Shamrock Shootout today by calling McAlister at 443-614-3782 or e-mailing him at dee@celticnationsllc.com. The tournament is capped at 28 teams, or 112 players, and registration closes April 11. Also, call McAlister for sponsorship information. Visit www.thehomeofthebrave.us to learn more about the Shamrock Shootout’s charity of choice.

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(April 11, 2014) It seems that many are still sorry that their favorite team did not win the Super Bowl or even come close to playing in it. Many are disappointed that their favorite college basketball team did not make it to the Sweet 16 or Elite Eight and, as in most cases, wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even invited to the NCAA tournament or even the NIT. So how does one overcome these disappointments? Look for the closest competition that involves a ball or some type of sphere. The Hamster Ball Derby at the White Marlin Mall Petco store on April 12 at 1 p.m. just may save the day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Local hamsters will be rolling their way to victory on April 12 at our White Marlin Mall PetCo store,â&#x20AC;? said Matt See WEST Page 57

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West OC Petco presents Hamster Ball Derby Continued from Page 56 Mittenthal, vice-president and assistant director of asset management at Greenberg Gibbons Commercial, the mall’s leasing and property management firm. PetCo, a leading pet specialty retailer, will host its annual Hamster Ball Derby at all of the company’s more than 1,100 locations across the country. On a nationwide basis, this year’s race expects to draw more than 12,000 racing hamsters and their pet parents. One might wonder — how does the Hamster Ball Derby actually work? A quick and easy resource is the Petco Hamster Ball Derby video clip at http://http://video.petco.com/v/1504 2/hamster-ball-derby that demonstrates the following: Using hamster balls as their vehicles, hamsters and other small pets race down eight-foot tracks in heats of four en route to the finish line for a chance at derby glory. “It’s heats of four, so we’ll set it up, and it’s just like our college basketball tournament bracket,” said Amy Connor, the manager of the Companion Animal Department at the White Marlin Mall PetCo. “So the heat of four, whoever wins will move on to a bracket, and then they’ll play the winner of heat number two, and then so on and so on, and then we’ll actually get our champion.” Connor is in charge of the Hamster Ball Derby.

“This event is a blast. We have so much fun. It’s a great way to bring kids and pets together for some friendly competition,” Connor said. “We also help educate our youngest pet parents on how to properly and responsibly care for their small animals at home.” On the day of the event, PetCo associate Tony Cusate will assist Connor. The local PetCo store manager is Robbie Golding who is in contact with PetCo’s home office and oversees the store’s special promotions such as the Hamster Ball Derby. Participants must bring their own hamsters and hamster balls to participate. Registration for the race is free. Sign-ups and practice sessions begin earlier on the day of the big race. Spectators are encouraged to join in and cheer on their favorite little competitors. The Hamster Ball Derby at White Marlin Mall is open primarily to hamsters. Chinchillas, guinea pigs and other exotic animals will not be permitted. All small animals will race in size-appropriate balls provided by the pet parent. Store animals are not allowed to participate. Call the White Marlin Mall PetCo store if you have questions about your proposed entrant. Race hamsters will be divided into two race classes, which follow their species classifications: dwarfs and Syrians. Each race is kicked off with a brief

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“Make sure you transport your hamster using a safe, temporary habitat that can also be used between races. Provide plenty of clean water and food for your hamster on race day,” Connor said. “After you return home from the race, leave your hamster alone for the rest of the day, with plenty of clean food and water. After all the activity, your little pet has earned some quiet time alone.” While it is acceptable to show up the day of the events with your hamster and hamster ball, participants can also call to pre-register at 410-213-1929 or 410213-8190 or can fax info to 410-2138193. This is the fourth year of hosting the local Petco Hamster Ball Derby and there are already 23 registrants for the competition at White Marlin Mall, located at 12641 Ocean Gateway, a halfmile west of Ocean City on Route 50.

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Art League of Ocean City bringing Salsa to beach (April 11, 2014) The Art League of Ocean City is welcoming dancers and Latin dance enthusiasts from all over to put “Art in Motion at the Ocean,” by bringing the locally acclaimed dance collective the “Salisbury Salsa Socials” to host Salsa Socials at the Center for the Arts on 94th Street on Saturday, April 19. The evening will begin with a 45minute instructional on basic Latin dance steps before the dance floor opens up for social dancing. Salsa Socials attract people of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels from the 23-year-old beginner to the 45-yearold retired professional. “Our socials have a reputation of providing a clean, respectful and funfilled environment where people can come and learn what has been wildly popularized on television shows like “Dancing with the Stars” and “So you think you can dance,” said Mimi Gedamu, Salisbury Salsa Social chair. “We have had entire families come out and enjoy an evening of dancing and smiles. Our events in Ocean City promise to be a blast as we hope to introduce our local dance community to the transient dancers that come to the beach on vacation and will also give our tourists the opportunity to experience the local social culture that our

local community creates. We anticipate that the dynamic nature of the beach traffic will add another bit of spice to our Salsa Scene.” The Salsa Socials started when a small group of dancers in Salisbury who travelled across the bridge almost weekly to go Salsa dancing, came to the conclusion that they would rather invest their money on the Eastern Shore developing the social dance culture here, than drive to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. So, the Salisbury Salsa Socials were born. The socials started with a oncemonthly event on Sundays and to date have grown to a core group of approximately 35 local dancers and it continues to grow daily. The socials not only promote the art of dance, but have found a wonderful way of using the arts to drive local economies by hosting socials at various venues and generating thousands of dollars in new sales. The Salisbury Salsa Socials are happy to partner with the Art League of Ocean City to provide this new and exciting service to the local and tourist community in Ocean City. For more information, contact Gedamu regarding the Art in Motion at the Ocean salsa social at 443-880-7799 or e-mail contact@salisburysalsasocial.com.

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Calendar FRI. April 11 QUEST FOR HOPE - Begins at Sisters

Gifts, Beer, Wine & Gourmet, 113 N. Main St., Berlin, 6 p.m. Registration 5:30-6 p.m. Scavenger hunt through Berlin to benefit American Cancer Society Relay For Life of North Worcester. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children. Info: 443-513-4158 or www.relayforlife.org/northworcestermd.

ADULT EASTER EGG HUNT - Bishopville

VFD, 10709 Bishopville Road. Doors open at 7 p.m. Hunting begins at 8 p.m. Bring a flashlight and basket. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Beer, wine and light fare available. Info: Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

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.

SAT. April 12 PINE’EER CRAFT & GIFT SHOP OPEN HOUSE - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean

Parkway in Ocean Pines. Open house features door prizes and refreshments.

Shop items include jewelry, handstitched items, shell and beach themes, and more. The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday.

signed for children 10 and younger. The historic Rackliffe Plantation House will be open to guests with a small, cash only entry fee. Info: 410-641-2120, Ext. 13.

munity Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, 7 p.m. Concert benefits the choir and The Jesse Klump Memorial Fund Youth Suicide Awareness & Prevention Program. Info:443-365-1365 or www.jessespaddle.org.

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

TIDEWATER SINGERS CONCERT - Com-

OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING -

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:30 a.m. Steve Habeger will provide an overview of Wallops Island missions. Info: Jack Barnes, 410-641-7662.

SOUP SALE - Stevenson United

Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 11:30 a.m. Cream of crab soup sale in celebration of Berlin being voted “America’s Coolest Small Town.” Info: 410-641-1137.

BUNNY HOP EGG HUNT — Rackliffe

House located behind the National Park Visitors Center, 7307 Stephen Decatur Highway, Assateague State Park, Berlin, noon to 2 p.m. This free event will feature live animals, crafts and activities, with the egg hunt at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome, however, egg hunts are de-

PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296,

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

SPRING INDOOR/OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. to noon. More than 40 vendors selling gently used clothing, children’s items, household items, collectibles and more. Concessions available. Outdoor vendor space is available. Register: 410-641-7052.

SUN. April 13 SUSAN G. KOMEN’S 3RD ANNUAL OCEAN CITY RACE FOR THE CURE — Registration

begins at the Inlet lot at 7 a.m. The 5K Run begins at 9 a.m. The 5K walk and 1-

mile walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Fees in advance are $35 for adults and $10 for kids 11 and younger; on race day $40 for adults and $15 for children. Timed registration is not offered on race day. Info: Kim Marzullo, 443-520-0253 or www.komenmd.org/oc.

OCEAN CITY BRIDAL SHOW — Seacrets, 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City, 1-4 p.m. Meet top local wedding vendors and enjoy music, entertainment and bridal fashion show. Win prizes and gifts. Admission costs $8 online or $10 at the door. Info: Sean Rox, 410-289-7699 or www.roxbeach.com/ocean_city_bridal_ show. 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, 8:30-11:30 a.m. With orange juice and coffee. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children 11 and younger. Info: 410-5247994. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS #169 — At-

lantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Group is a 12-step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. Info: www.OARegion7.org or Bett 410-202-

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 12 - 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Info: Rob 443-783-3529.

EASTER EGG HUNT - Delmarva Discovery Center, 2 Market St., Pocomoke. Easter basket craft at 1 p.m., egg hunt at 2 p.m. Featuring 500 candy-filled Easter Eggs. Find the Golden Eggs for extra prizes. Free with paid admission. Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Info: 410-957-9933 or delmarvadiscoverycenter.org. PALM SUNDAY - St. Peter’s Lutheran

Church, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Traditional services at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship at 9:30 a.m. Info: 410-524-7474 and www.stpetersoc.com.

ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT — Bayside

Chapel, 38288 London Ave., Selbyville, Del. Registration will begin after the 10:45 contemporary service (approximately at noon). Each registrant will receive a goodie bag. Hidden eggs will be filled with candy, prize tickets and prizes. Hot dogs, snacks and refreshments available. This event is free. Info: 302-436-7585.

MON. April 14 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: 410-641-6876.

HAND DANCING — House of Welsh, 1106

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

WED. April 16 Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin at 6 p.m., on the third Wednesday of each month. Open to anyone who has lost a friend or loved one to suicide. Free of charge. Info: 410-629-0164 or www.choosetolivemaryland.org.

SUICIDE GRIEVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP —

BINGO — Every Wednesday at Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street and Sinepuxent Avenue, rear of the Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Food is available. No one allowed in the hall under 18 years of age during bingo. Info: 410-250-2645. Meets every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate

DELMARVA HAND DANCING CLUB —

lessons, 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by dancing 6:30-9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Discounted food and drink prices. Info: 302-337-3638.

RETIRED NURSES OF OCEAN PINES MONTHLY MEETING — Ocean Pines Com-

munity Center, East Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, 3 p.m. Speaker will be Karen Christmas, R.N. who is involved in the joint replacement program at Atlantic General Hospital. Everyone is welcome. A 50/50 raffle will be held to benefit the Barrett Scholarship Program for Nurses.

FIRST STEPS IN STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS — One Stop Job Market, Conference Room #025, 31901 Tri-County Way, Salisbury, 5:30-7 p.m. The course is free. Pre-registration is required by contacting Lisa Twilley, 410-546-1900. ltwilley@marylandcapital.org or www.marylandcapital.org.

HOLY WEDNESDAY - St. Peter’s Lutheran

Church, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Info: 410-5247474 and www.stpetersoc.com.

EASTERN SHORE CHAPTER OF THE EXECUTIVE WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION SOCIAL - River Run Golf Course, 4:30

p.m. Cost for golf is $25. Cost for dinner is $25 and includes tax and tip. Info: ewgaeasternshore.com.

THURS. April 17 BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday,

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

BINGO — American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City, every Thursday, year round. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. Food available. Open to the public. Info: 410-289-3166. CHAIR AEROBICS — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Community Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 1-2 p.m. Free will offering appreciated. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Senior Adult Ministry. Info: 410-524-7474.

HOLY THURSDAY - St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Info: 410-5247474 and www.stpetersoc.com. Crossword answers from page 52

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PUBLIC NOTICES JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE WAVES CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. 23-C-14-0311 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at The Waves Condominium building located at 13500 Coastal Highway, Oceanside, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2014 AT 9:00 A.M. Units

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Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each unit being part of The Waves Condominium as established pursuant to a Time Share Instrument recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and subsequent Amendments thereto, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2014 maintenance fee and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will

be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-4/10/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE WAVES CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. 23-C-14-0312 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at The Waves Condominium building located at 13500 Coastal Highway, Oceanside, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2014 AT 9:15 A.M. Units

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PUBLIC NOTICES excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2014 maintenance fee and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-4/10/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE WAVES CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. 23-C-14-0313 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at The Waves Condominium building located at 13500 Coastal Highway, Oceanside, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2014 AT 9:30 A.M. Units

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Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding

unit, each unit being part of The Waves Condominium as established pursuant to a Time Share Instrument recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and subsequent Amendments thereto, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2014 maintenance fee and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-4/10/3t _________________________________ Morris/Hardwick/Schneider 9409 Philadelphia Road Baltimore, MD 21237 410-284-9600

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 608 OSPREY RD., UNIT #4 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Judy L. Blowe, dated January 26, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5102, folio 191 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 29, 2014 AT 1:50 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. 4 Osprey Way Condominium and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. The property will be sold subject to a prior mortgage, the amount to

be announced at the time of sale. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $44,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within 10 days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser fails to settle within the aforesaid ten (10) days of ratification, the purchaser relinquishes their deposit and the Sub-Trustees may file an appropriate motion with the court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed with the Court in connection with such motion and any Show Cause Order issued by the Court and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper or Order by certified mail and regular mail sent to the address provided by the purchaser and as recorded on the documents executed by the purchaser at the time of the sale. Service shall be deemed effective upon the purchaser 3 days after postmarked by the United States Post Office. It is expressly agreed by the purchaser that actual receipt of the certified mail is not required for service to be effective. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement the deposit shall be forfeited to the Sub-Trustees and all expenses of this sale (including attorney fees and full commission on the gross sales price of the sale) shall be charged against and paid from the forfeited deposit. In the event of resale the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property regardless of any improvements made to the real property. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate of 8.50000% per annum from the date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the SubTrustees. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges/assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for the costs of all transfer taxes, documentary stamps and all other costs incident to settlement. Purchaser shall be responsible for physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss from the date of sale forward. The sale is subject to post sale audit by the Noteholder to determine whether the borrower entered into any repayment/forbearance agreement, reinstated or paid off prior to the sale. In any such event the Purchaser agrees that upon notification by the Sub-Trustees of such event the sale is null and void and of no legal effect and the deposit returned without interest. If the Sub-Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or good and marketable title, or the sale is not ratified for any reason by the Circuit Court including errors made by the Sub-Trustees, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without any interest. Mark H. Wittstadt, et al., Sub. Trustees

ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-4/10/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE WAVES CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. 23-C-14-0314 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at The Waves Condominium building located at 13500 Coastal Highway, Oceanside, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2014 AT 9:45 A.M. Units

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PUBLIC NOTICES other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-4/10/3t _________________________________ 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 9639 SEAHAWK RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated October 7, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4660, Folio 178 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $180,000.00 and an original interest rate of 1.63% 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 APRIL 29, 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 $12,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the pur-

chaser. 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-4/10/3t _________________________________ 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 3714 NASSAWANGO HILLS DR. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated August 8, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5143, Folio 93 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $214,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.50000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 29, 2014 AT 4:03 PM

ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $24,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. 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.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 12609 WIGHT ST., UNIT #104 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated January 24, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5052, Folio 378 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $288,800.00 and an original interest rate of 5.75000% 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 APRIL 29, 2014 AT 4:06 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit 104, in “Tides Edge 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 $31,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. All other

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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-4/10/3t _________________________________ 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 47 QUARTER STAFF PL. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated July 23, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4986, Folio 539 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $157,500.00 and an original interest rate of 2.50000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 29, 2014 AT 4:09 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any build-

ings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $16,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. 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-4/10/3t _________________________________

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 800 WALNUT ST. POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated June 20, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5124, Folio 65 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $117,850.00 and an original interest rate of 4.50000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 29, 2014 AT 4:12 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $13,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order 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-4/10/3t _________________________________ Alba Law Group, P.A. 11350 McCormick Road Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600

SUBSTITUTE 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 substituting 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, APRIL 22, 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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. Defaulting purchaser also agrees to pay the Substituted Trustees’ attorney a fee of $500.00 in connection with the filing of a motion to resell. 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 TIDEWATER AUCTIONS, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-4/3/3t _________________________________

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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 APRIL 29, 2014 AT 4:15 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $31,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. 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

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-3/27/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com

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JAMES W. ALMAND, ESQ. AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY, & ALMAND, P.A. 6200 COASTAL HWY., SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Moshe Efergan and Malka Efergan, dated January 23, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4005, folio 170 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on

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OF CONDOMINIUM UNIT The Trustee named below will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on Monday, April 14, 2014, at 11:00 a.m., at the Siesta Villas Condominium, 5104 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, all that property designated as Siesta Villas Condominium Unit No. 101-N, together with an undivided interest in the common elements as established by Declaration and Bylaws recorded among the land records of Worcester County in Liber W.C.L. No. 1133, folio 443, et seq., as amended, and as further described in a deed recorded at Liber 5848, folio 357, 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

ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Tax ID #03-077462 and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $10,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer

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PUBLIC NOTICES taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 42779. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, John A. Ansell, III, Stephanie Montgomery, Kenneth Savitz, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-4/3/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12 41ST STREET, UNIT #103 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Todd Pivec and Olivia R. Pivec, dated August 29, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5057, folio 95 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on APRIL 18, 2014 AT 2:36 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF

GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. 103 in the “Surf Watch Condominium”, Tax ID #10-390680 and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $41,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property

or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 45832. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, John A. Ansell, III, Stephanie Montgomery, Kenneth Savitz, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-4/3/3t _________________________________ 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 3819 NASSAWANGO HILLS DR. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 18, 2002 and recorded in Liber 3533, Folio 252 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $70,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.000% 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 APRIL 22, 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 $9,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. 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-4/3/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 2 DORCHESTER STREET, UNIT 304 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Paul W. Rutter, Jr. and Renette L. Rutter, dated July 3, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4962, Folio 379 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $910,000.00, and an original interest rate of 3.000%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on APRIL 15, 2014 AT 4:00 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES Trust. The property being sold is a condominium unit and all common elements appurtenant thereto. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $94,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. 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-3/27/3t _________________________________ 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 313 BAY ST. A/R/T/A 313B BAY ST. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated July 26, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4764, Folio 271 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $276,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.8750% 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 APRIL 15, 2014 AT 4:03 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $31,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. 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-3/27/3t _________________________________

NOTICE is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City that the following ordinances were introduced for first reading at the Council meeting of March 24, 2014 . A complete text of this ordinance is available for review in the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. ORDINANCE 2014-8, this ordinance authorizes the purchase of real property lying and being situate with Corporate Limits of Ocean City and being known as 312 Baltimore Avenue and being Lots 58, 71 and part of Lots 57,72 being Tax Parcel No. 2564 and 106 Somerset Street, and, being part of Lots 83, 84 being Tax Parcel No. 2563 for the purchase price of $816,000,00 payable as follows: $216,000.00 at settlement with Seller providing financing of $600,000 amortized annually for 6 years at 2% interest. Also, this ordinance authorizes the Mayor and City Council to enter into an agreement with Joseph Theodore Hall for such purchase and financing. ORDINANCE 2014-9, authorizing the Mayor and City Council to

enter into a Memorandum of Understanding to exchange certain properties with the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC). The Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, desires to construct a facility for usage of the Ocean City Beach Patrol on property currently owned by the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC). The Mayor and City Council and OCDC have agreed to exchange certain properties to facilitate the construction of the Ocean City Beach Patrol building and also support the mutual goal of future development of the area. This Ordinance authorizes the exchange, by transfer to the OCDC, Tax Parcel Nos. 2544,2545, 2546, 2547, 2548, 2549, 2560 and 2561 in the Dorchester Street/Somerset Street Block Area; and, to receive from the OCDC, Tax Parcel Nos. 2576, 2577 and 2587 in the Dorchester Street/Talbot Street Block. OCD-3/20/4t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MD 21204 410-296-2550 File #: 442635 Edward S. Cohn Stephen N. Goldberg Richard E. Solomon Richard J. Rogers Randall J. Rolls David W. Simpson, Jr. 600 Baltimore A venue, Suite 208 Towson, MD 21204 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v. Keith R. Downes, a/k/a Keith Randall Downes Tina M. Downes, a/k/a Tina Marie Downes nka Tina Marie Davis 4433 Piper Lane Snow Hill, MD 21863 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-001660

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 19th day of March, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will he ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 21st day of April, 2014, provided a copy of this notice be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 14th day of April, 2014. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $143,125.00. The property sold herein is known as 4433 Piper Lane, Snow Hill, MD 21863. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court

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PUBLIC NOTICES Worcester County MD OCD-3/27/3t _________________________________ William T. Smith 1319 Mt. Hermon Rd. Salisbury, MD 21801 410-341-9650 SCRIMGEOUR'S FARM ALL, LLC 5728 George Island Landing Road Stockton, Md 21864 Plaintiff V. TOWNSEND FAMILY, LLC 10519 Sussex Road Ocean City, Md 21842 JOYCE TRIMPER 10519 Sussex Road Ocean City, Md 21842 HAROLD RAYNE, JR. 10519 Sussex Road Ocean City, Md 21842 SARA T. DEELEY 10519 Sussex Road Ocean City, Md 21842 Harold L. Higgins, TREASURER OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MD P.O. Box 248 Snow Hill, MD 21863 John E. Bloxom COUNTY ATTORNEY I West Market Street, Room 1103 Snow Hill, Md 21863 And ALL THOSE PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN FIFTH ELECTION DISTRICT, WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND, KNOWN AS 12.35 ACRES, MORRIS ROAD BISHOPVILLE, MARYLAND 21813 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CIVIL NO: 23-C-14-0310

ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the property hereinafter described sold by Harold L. Higgins, the Collector of Taxes for Worcester County, Maryland, to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: All that lot, tract, part of a tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being on the westerly side of the public highway leading from Berlin, Maryland to Selbyville, Delaware at Pig Pen Branch, in the Fifth Election District, Worcester County, Maryland, containing 12.35 acres of land, more or less and being all and the same property which was conveyed unto Jax, lnc., from Martin Brooks and Martha Brooks, his wife, by Deed dated May 2, 1962, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber F. WH. No. 158, Folio 41-42, to which said Deed and the references therein contained, reference is hereby made for a more particular description of the property by this item conveyed. It being the same land described in the Deed to Townsend Family, LLC, from Francis J. Townsend, Jr. dated November 13, 1997, and recorded among the Land Records

for Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber R.H.O .. No. 2454 Folio 282, and by Deed to Joyce Trimper from Joyce Trimper, Foreign Personal Representative of the Estate of Daniel Trimper, Ill, dated March 14, 1997 and recorded in Liber R.H.O, No. 2369, Folio 370, among the aforesaid Land Records, and by Deed to Francis J. Townsend, Jr., Harold J. Rayne, Jr., Sara Townsend Deeley and Daniel Trimper, Ill from Daisy Rayne Townsend, dated January 4, 1988 and recorded in Liber R.l-1.0, No. 1399, Folio 450, among the aforesaid Land Records The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption of the subject property have not been paid. It is therefore, this 20th day of March, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, ORDERED, that Notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once a week for three successive weeks, warning the above-named Defendants, and all other persons interest in the property to appear in the Court by the 23rd day of ay, 2014, and redeem the property aforesaid and answer the Complaint, or thereafter a Final Judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Thomas C. Groton JUDGE True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-3/27/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 14-2 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 14-2 (Zoning - Private Docks and Piers on Agricultural Parcels) was passed by the County Commissioners on March 18, 2014. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-311(b)(4). (Repeals and reenacts this section regarding divisions of land for agricultural purposes to permit a single private, noncommercial pier or dock for the exclusive and personal use of the lot owner in cases where a principal structure is either not in existence or being diligently pursued whereby such pier or dock would be permitted as an accessory structure.) 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-3/27/3t _________________________________ 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. Amelito Velasco aka Amelito Tagle Velasco Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C13001535

NOTICE ORDERED, this 19th day of March, 2014 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 11956 Majestic Prince Lane, Unit #102, Berlin, Maryland 21811 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 21st day of April, 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 14th day of April, 2014, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $525,597.77. 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-3/27/3t _________________________________ JOSEPH E. MOORE ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON P.O. BOX 739 3509 COASTAL HWY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15509 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARGARET J. WIMBROW Notice is given that Peter Ayers Wimbrow III, P.O. Box 56, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on March 18, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Margaret J. Wimbrow who died on March 9, 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 18th day of September, 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. Peter Ayers Wimbrow III 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 27, 2014 OCD-3/27/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. WILLIAM J. SCHAFFER, SR. ANNA C. SHAFFER 11927 West Yardarm Drive IRTA 11947 West Yardarm Drive, Berlin, MD 21811 West Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001413

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 19th day of March, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 11927 West Yardarm Drive, IRTA 11947 West Yardarm Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, West 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 21st day of April, 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 14th day of April, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $96,000.00. Stephen V. Hales

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PUBLIC NOTICES Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-3/27/3t _________________________________ 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. Lynn Marie Hancock and Todd William Hancock Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C13001684

NOTICE ORDERED, this 21st day of March, 2014 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 13111 Selby 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 21st day of April, 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 14th day of April, 2014, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $90,934.49. 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-3/27/3t _________________________________ RAYMOND C. SHOCKLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON PA 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15518 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF QUINDELLA N. PURNELL Notice is given that Christial Holland Sr., 10419 Harrison Rd., Berlin, MD 21811 and Bobby E. Purnell, 5173 Creek Crossing Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32226, were on March 25, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Quindella

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N. Purnell who died on January 19, 2014, without 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 September, 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. Christial Holland Sr. Bobby E. Purnell Personal Representatives 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: April 03, 2014 OCD-4/3/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB JR, ESQ 108 N. 8TH ST. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 15524 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Register Of Wills court of New Castle County, DE appointed John E. Tafelski, 20 Tuckahoe Road, New Castle, DE 19720 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Edward S. Tafelski who died on April 08, 2013 domiciled in Delaware, America. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is James E. Clubb Jr., whose address is 108 8th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. John E. Tafelski 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: April 03, 2014 OCD-4/3/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MD 21204 410-296-2550 File #: 441930 Edward S. Cohn Stephen N. Goldberg Richard E. Solomon Richard J. Rogers Randall J. Rolls David W. Simpson, Jr. 600 Baltimore A venue, Suite 208 Towson, MD 21204 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v. Nathaniel Gates 711 9th Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-001450

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 24th day of March, 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 28th day of April, 2014, provided a copy of this notice be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 21st day of April, 2014. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $81,947.25. The property sold herein is known as 711 9th Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851. 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-4/3/3t _________________________________

COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MD 21204 410-296-2550 File #: 441930 Edward S. Cohn Stephen N. Goldberg Richard E. Solomon Richard J. Rogers Randall J. Rolls David W. Simpson, Jr. 600 Baltimore A venue, Suite 208 Towson, MD 21204 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v. Scott R. Hauser Patricia E. Hauser Jeanette E. Caldwell Jeannette Caldwell 13321 NE Nantuckett Road Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-001191

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 24th day of March, 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 28th day of April, 2014, provided a copy of this notice be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 21st day of April, 2014. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $215,399.04. The property sold herein is known as 13321 NE Nantuckett Road, Ocean City, MD 21842. 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-4/3/3t _________________________________ 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. Linda Sammons aka Linda M. Sammons and Harlan Sammons, Sr. aka Harlan E. Sammons Jr. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C13000917

NOTICE ORDERED, this 27th day of March, 2014 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 4000 Coastal Highway, Unit 113, Ocean City, MD 21842 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 28th day of April, 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 21st day of April, 2014, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $125,932.00. 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-4/3/3t _________________________________ 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. Phillip Morgan Knapp Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C13001376

NOTICE ORDERED, this 27th day of March, 2014 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 30 Driftwood Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 28th day of April, 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 21st day of April, 2014, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $254,130.59. 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-4/3/3t _________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2014 Roof Replacement Project Worcester County Library Berlin Branch Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for replacing the roof at the Worcester County Library – Berlin Branch located at 220 North Main Street in Berlin, Maryland. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available

from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us, or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Interested bidders are highly recommended to attend a prebid meeting and work site inspection at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch located at 220 North Main Street in Berlin, Maryland 21811. During the Pre-Bid Meeting the project scope and Bid Documents will be discussed in depth and Bidders’ questions will be answered. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, April 28, 2014 in the Office of the County Commissioners at Room 1103 Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked “Worcester County Library Berlin Branch – 2014 Roof Replacement Bid” in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Ken Whited, Maintenance Superintendent, at 410-632-3766, cell 443-783-0046, email kenwhited@co.worcester.md.us, or Fax 410-632-1753. Email correspondence is encouraged and will be binding. OCD-4/10/1t _________________________________ BUONASSISSI, HENNING & LASH, P.C. 1861 WIEHLE AVENUE, SUITE 300 RESTON, VIRGINIA 20190 (703) 796-1341 RICHARD A. LASH Substitute Trustee, et al. Plaintiffs, v. GARY THOMAS, et al. Defendants. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-001444

NOTICE Notice is hereby issued this 25th day of March, 2014, that the sale of the property in this case, 131-B Captains Quarters Unit 2, Ocean City, MD 21842 reported by Richard A. Lash, Substitute Trustee, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the

28th day of April, 2014, provided a copy of this Notice be inserted in The Ocean City Digest, a newspaper published in Worcester County, Maryland, once in each of three (3) successive weeks on or before the 21st day of April, 2014. The report states the amount of sale to be $220,497.31. Stephen V. Hales, Clerk True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-4/3/3t _________________________________ Joel S. Aronson 6411 Ivy Lane Suite 405 Greenbelt, MD 20770 JOEL S. ARONSON, MICHAEL RIDBERG, AND TINA PAPAGIANNOPOULOS Plaintiff v. RAJAN SOOD, M.D. AND DIDA K. SOOD, M.D. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23 C 13-1624

NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given this 25th day of March, 2014 that the sale of the property known as 9400 Coastal Highway, Unit #804, Ocean City, MD 21842, Parcel ID District - 10 114144, Worcester County, Maryland and reported by Joel S. Aronson be ratified and confirmed unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 28th day of April, 2014, provided a copy of this Notice be inserted in some newspaper published in this County, once in each of three (3) successive weeks before the 21st day of April, 2014. The Report of Sale states the amount of sale for 9400 Coastal Highway, Unit #804, Ocean City, MD 21842, Parcel ID District - 10 114144, to be sold for the sum of $250,000.00 at 9400 Coastal Highway, Lobby Level, Ocean City, MD 21842 to BLL Holdings LLC. Stephen V. Hales Clerk True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-4/3/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Request for live entertainment outside with a maximum of three pieces from 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. except Sunday 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Class “B” BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Ernest Geradi, 9 Bay Street, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: 119 North Main Street, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Tex-Mex & Beyond 119 North Main Street Berlin, Maryland 21811 There will be a public hearing on

the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: April 16, 2014 @ 2:15 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS OCD-4/3/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class “B” BEERWINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Scott Bruning, 8522 Cedartown Road, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, William H. Purnell, Jr., 1033 Golf Course Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Great Bay, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Caruso Pizza and Wild Bills 420 Atlantic Avenue & Boardwalk 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: April 16, 2014 @ 1:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS OCD-4/3/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Request to increase the size of the raw bar and to relocate the raw bar to the waterfront. Request to extend live entertainment and disc jockey privileges from midnight to 1:00 a.m. Class “B” BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Wayne Odachowski, 3333 Velvet Valley Drive, West Friendship, Maryland 21794, Todd Hayes, 1705 Gardine Road, Hunt Valley, Maryland 21030, Kevin Decker, 10989 Griffin Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: The Lazy Lizard, LLC T/A: Lazy Lizard 302 1st Street 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: April 16, 2014 @ 1:30 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS OCD-4/3/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class “B” BEER-

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PUBLIC NOTICES WINE-LIQUOR License, 7 Day, By Barry Lee Reichart, 568 Columbia Hill Road, Daville, PA 17821, Gary W. Pilchard, 3017 Klei Grange Road, Pocomoke, Maryland 21853. For: Bourbon Street On The Beach, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Bourbon Street On The Beach 11604 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: April 16, 2014 @ 1:15 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS OCD-4/3/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Request for Special One Day Permit for September 11th, 12th and 13th. Soundwave Music Festival and a County Music Event to be located at 11039 Worcester Highway, Berlin Maryland. By Timothy Keane, 10545 Friendship Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For the premises known as and located at: Law Enforcement Officers Safeguarding America 11039 Worcester Highway Berlin, Maryland 21811 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: April 16, 2014 @ 1:55 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS OCD-4/3/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15527 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF THEODORE JOHN KUCZARSKI SR. Notice is given that THEODORE JOHN KUCZARSKI JR., 2813 RUSTIC MANOR COURT, GLENWOOD, MD 21738, was on March 28, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Theodore John Kuczarski Sr. who died on February 16, 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 28th day of September, 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. Theodore John Kuczarski Jr. 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: April 3, 2014 OCD-4/3/3t _________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Ocean Pines Water Service Line Replacement Project Ocean Pines Service Area Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting sealed bids for replacement of approximately 250 water service lines in the Ocean Pines Service Area for the Worcester County Department of Public Works – Water and Wastewater Division. Bid specification packages and bid forms for Contract Number WO20-14-01 are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us, or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Interested bidders are highly recommended to attend a prebid meeting at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 11, 2014 at the Water and Wastewater Division Office located at the Ocean Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant, 1000 Shore Lane, Ocean Pines, MD 21811. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, April 28, 2014 in the Office of the County Commissioners at Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked “Bid for Contract

Number WO20-14-01, Water Service Lines Replacement – Ocean Pines” in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to John Ross, Deputy Director of Public Works, at 410-641-5251, Extension 112. OCD-4/10/1t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 10441 RACETRACK ROAD SUITE 2 BERLIN, MD 21811

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15522 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DONETTA HORNE Notice is given that Janice G. Jones, 3801 Atlantic Avenue #107, Ocean City, MD 21842 and Linda J. Probert, 225 Potomac Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21804, were on April 02, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Donetta Horne who died on February 23, 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 2nd day of October, 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 Reg-

ister of Wills. Janice G. Jones Linda J. Probert Personal Representatives 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: April 10, 2014 OCD-4/10/3t _________________________________ KEVIN P. GREGORY AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Nowalk to the Boardwalk Condominium Association c/o Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Plaintiff vs. Liberty B. McCaffrey 306 Briarwood Shores Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CIVIL CASE NO. 23-C-13-1663

NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, this 2nd day of April, 2014, that the foreclosure sale of Nowalk to the Boardwalk Condominium Unit 6, 109 Somerset Street, Ocean City, Maryland, made and reported by Kevin P. Gregory, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 5th day of May, 2014, provided a copy of this Order is published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once in three successive weeks, before the 28th day of April, 2014. The Report states that the total proceeds from the sale of the property to be Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00). Stephen V. Hales CLERK, CIRCUIT COURT True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-4/10/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 14-3 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 14-3 (Zoning - Doctors Offices in C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District) was introduced by Commissioners Boggs, Bunting, Church, Gulyas, Lockfaw and Shockley on March 18, 2014. A fair summary of the bill is as follows:

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PUBLIC NOTICES § ZS 1-209(c)(1). (Repeals and reenacts this section regarding neighborhood retail and service establishments permitted by special exception in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District to add a subsection (a) which provides that in the case of doctors offices and clinics, including facilities for the incidental sale of medical supplies, equipment and prescription drugs, there shall be no limit on the number of business establishments on any single lot provided that the gross area of such buildings does not exceed 20,000 square feet; and further clarifies that this provision shall not permit the construction of a single retail pharmacy or medical supply and equipment establishment in excess of 5,000 square feet.) A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 14-3 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. 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-3/27/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 14-4 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 14-4 (Zoning - Health Clubs in the I-1 Light Industrial District) was introduced by Commissioners Boggs, Bunting, Church, Gulyas, Lockfaw and Shockley on March 18, 2014. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-212(c)(12). (Renumbers the existing subsection 12 to subsection 13 and adds this new subsection to permit, by special exception in the I-1 Light Industrial District, personal service establishments, limited to health clubs and exercise facilities, to be located within structures where at least 51% of the gross floor area is occupied by principal uses permitted in the I-1 Light Industrial District.) A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 14-4 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. 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 in-

spection 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-3/27/2t _________________________________ 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. FRANCES A. BRIDDELL LARRY E. BRIDDELL 115 Elizabeth Street Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13000789

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 4th day of April, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 115 Elizabeth Street, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 5th day of May, 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 28th day of April, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $80,850.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-4/10/3t _________________________________

THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to allow a waiver of one (1) parking space for an addition that will house one male and one female bathroom on new second floor deck. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 4, Block 93N of the Sinepuxent Beach Company Plat, further described as located on the northeast corner of 31st Street and Baltimore Avenue, and known locally as Higgin’s Crabhouse, 3102 Philadelphia Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: JOSEPH M. MITRECIC FOR R. MITRECIC BLDG CONT INC. – (BZA 2401 #14-09400005) 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(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to allow a shared parking facility agreement between 45th Street Shopping Village and the Liquid Paddle Company watersport operation. The site of the appeal is described as Land Unit 4, 4.72 acs., 45th and 46th Street Land Condominium Plats, further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway between 44th and 46th Streets, and locally known as the 45th Street Shopping Village, 4409 thru 4535 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: MIKE HRICIK – (BZA 2402 #14-09400006) 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-4/10/2t _________________________________

NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on:

IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, pursuant to §C 414 (45) of the Town Code and Ordinance 1995-2, the Mayor and Council for the Town of Ocean City may install parking meters on streets and public places and may prescribe the rates and provisions for the use thereof. Parking meters (or pay stations) may be added, deleted or placed at different times at the request of affected property owners. The Mayor and Council will review requests from affected property owners regarding parking pay stations on City streets. Such requests will be received by the City Manager's Office, Town of Ocean City, P.0. 158, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 until April 30, 2014. Requests will be referred to the Mayor and Council for approval at their work session of Monday, May 5, 2014, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the

Council Chambers of City Hall. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 410289-8842. OCD-4/10/1t _________________________________ CARL ZIIEGLER ESQ LAW OFFICES OF TODD K. MOHINK, PA 7310 RITCHIE HIGHWAY, SUITE 912 GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15533 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF KATHLEEN ANNE ROCHE Notice is given that Kathleen Sarnecki, 162 Nautical Lane, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on April 03, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Kathleen Anne Roche who died on March 20, 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 3rd day of October, 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. Kathleen Sarnecki 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: April 10, 2014 OCD-4/10/3t _________________________________

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Budget hearings at City Hall this past week became so misguided as to be almost farcical, which would be amusing if the well-being of the city’s employees, residents and visitors were not dependent on them. Out of the plethora of expenses and revenues presented by city staff for council review, the one that caught Councilman Joe Mitrecic’s eye was the $8,800 spent by the Ocean City Beach Patrol on the salary of its public relations coordinator, Kristin Joson. As Mitrecic explained, he found it unnecessary for the Beach Patrol to have its own PR person, and favored moving all public relations toward a “one voice” approach under city Communications Manager Jessica Waters. Waters does an excellent job, but there is more to the Beach Patrol’s public outreach efforts than the one voice method can accomodate. Even if city officials did wish to centralize communications in Waters’ office, there are better ways to do it than to fire other departmental spokespersons during a budget meeting. As Beach Patrol Capt. Butch Arbin tried to explain, Joson is not simply a PR person. She performs a number of duties, which include mounting a major public education campaign every year that teaches water safety and rescue. Someone without lifeguarding experience, which Joson has, would be less capable of doing this or may not even have the time. Arbin had discussed the matter with Waters and, based on that conversation, explained the situation at the budget meeting. Recor, however, accused the 40-year Beach Patrol veteran of misrepresenting his talk with Waters and said publicly that Arbin’s account was “not entirely accurate.” He also maintained that Waters was ready to take over Joson’s role as Mitrecic had requested and See PUBLIC Page 78

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Please help him from himself THE PUBLIC EYE

By Stewart Dobson

We all have a personal ‘Egypt’ EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK

With the sands of Ocean City’s nearby beach instead of those of Biblical Egypt, Temple Bat Yam (Daughter of the Sea) will communally observe Passover’s second Seder, beginning 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, at the Ember’s Restaurant on Coastal Highway. Over 110 are expected to carry on the tradition marking the Jewish exodus from Egyptian slavery. Passover begins on Monday evening, April 14 with the first Seder. The holiday is observed for eight days. Seder means, “order” in Hebrew. It is traditional to read from a book called the Haggadah, literally the manuscript telling the story of the exodus. “We try to make it fun,” said Rabbi Susan Warshaw, the Temple’s spiritual leader. At recent services she taught and went over many of the songs that are part of the tradition. Passover always begins on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nissan. Because the Hebrew calendar is based on a lunar cycle, Passover’s first day starts Monday evening. There are many different symbols associated with the holiday. Perhaps the best known is called the “Four Questions,” typically asked by the youngest attendee at the Seder table. Several Jewish organizations say that statistically more Jews, no matter their observance levels, participate in a Passover Seder over attending High Holiday services. In the Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore’s 2010 demographic study, over 80 percent of the city’s Jewish community attended a Seder. Also during the eight-day-holiday, many Jews put the bread away and eat unleavened matzo. In the Haggadah, matzo is referred to as “the bread of affliction.” Trust me, by the

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second day of eating matzo you’ll know why. Seriously, though, matzo was consumed because the Jews did not have time to wait for bread to rise while following Moses out of Egypt. There’s plenty of information regarding Passover by checking your favorite search engine. But one important part of Passover that can sometimes get buried under the purchase of kosher for Passover foods, the cooking of special meals, the travel for some, and the Seder itself is the meaning of freedom and the thought to never lose hope. Freedom is so important that we read from the Haggadah and pretty much tell the same story every year. Yes, there are thousands of different Haggadah titles out there. If you’re a vegetarian, there’s a Hagaddah; a feminist, there’s a Haggadah; if you want to get it over with in 30 minutes, there’s a Haggadah for that; if you or a family member of a Holocaust survivor, there’s that Haggadah; if you want a contemporary take on the holiday, there are many such Haggadahs for that. When I was a child, I grew up in a religiously secular Jewish home. We didn’t always have a Passover Seder, and we were never invited to any. It made me both jealous and sad to see my street fill up with cars of visitors to my neighbors’ homes to celebrate Passover. So please, if you know someone who is not going to be at a Seder, invite them, make room for them. You could change their outlook with a single invitation. It wasn’t until I married into a religiously connected family that I really learned about Passover. And what I really learned was that we each have a little bit of “Egypt” inside of us, some more than others. When I write “Egypt,” I’m talking about the inner struggles we have to emerge from Passover as slightly See EDITOR’S Page 78

Dear Clothing Store Managers and Men’s Wear Department Heads: This letter, which I wish to remain confidential, is to advise you that we are about to do our spring wardrobe shopping. Unfortunately, the operative word in the above sentence is “we,” as my husband will – again unfortunately – be participating. The following is to give you notice of rules that MUST BE FOLLOWED if you wish to have our business: 1. Do not let my husband buy shoes of any kind. I say this because he is the male Imelda Marcos of shoes. This is not because he likes shoes, as he wears the same ratty boat shoes every day of his life. He just likes buying them, because every time he walks into a clothing store, he says, “You know, I think I’ll start dressing better and these shoes will look great.” Then he returns home and reverts to rumpled blue jeans or ratty khakis (did I say “ratty” again? Sorry.) and ratty – whoops – I mean worn-down boat shoes. His whole shoe-buying thing is pointless, so smile knowingly and walk away. 2. If my husband should ask, “Pleated pants will look okay on me, right?” Say “No.” If he should argue with you, which he is prone to do on just about anything, please respond, “Sir, you have no rearend, so pleated pants will make it look like what rearend you do have has shifted to the front.” 3. Shirts. Do you have anything that goes well with pasta sauce? If so, please put it in the front. Ditto gravy, salsa and all red and yellow condiments. Sadly, when it comes to eating, his hand/eye coordination is either lacking or we need to get longer forks and spoons. 4. Ties. Some years ago, he discovered the difference between a $20 tie and a $100 tie, after arguing, naturally, with See EYE Page 78

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Continued from page 77 failed to see how Arbin’s “takeaway could be otherwise.” After several minutes of tense discussion, Mitrecic’s final justification for his desire to eliminate Joson’s position was that “it’s something we have to look at. It’s $8,800 dollars.” If either Mitrecic or Recor genuinely believe that Joson’s salary is a budget savings worth pursuing, they are deluded. The city’s 2014-2015 budget, and the tax increase it contains, are driven by more than $1 million in additional salary and benefit costs brought on by last year’s union contracts and the equivalent raises subsequently given to non-union employees. As a seasonal employee (who nevertheless represents the OCBP year ‘round), Joson did not receive a salary increase, nor does she collect pension or medical benefits. Even as per-person benefits in the Fraternal Order of Police, which staunchly backed Mitrecic’s 2012 election, continue to balloon (unfunded pension liability is now 122 percent of payroll), positions such as Joson’s are apparently the center of scrutiny. Even more disconcerting, the day after the Beach Patrol budget was presented, Recor informed the

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different people. For some of us, “Egypt” is a problem with substance abuse. For others, “Egypt” is being able to keep a steady job. Still for others, “Egypt” is ridding oneself of a low image of self. Yes, the Jews, as Rabbi Warshaw told me, made it through a narrow path with the Egyptians chasing them on chariots. With the divine spirit over them, the Red Sea parted, and the Jews came out on the other side unscathed. In this day and age, coming through that narrow path, and getting your own personal “Egypt” off of your back means you understand Passover. Even if it means putting up with a little matzo meal and farfel for eight days.

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his friend that a tie is a tie no matter what it costs. Now he likes expensive ties. What should you do? Please see shoe reference above, followed by pasta sauce reference. 5. Even though he is not actually allowed to buy anything by himself, unless he happens into the denim shirt department, which is okay, keep him busy. I do not want him following me around saying, “You would look good in this.” All he knows about women’s clothes is that he is a size 18. Hahahahha. Just kidding. He knows nothing. 6. Finally, you are probably wondering how you will know when we are in your store. He will be the one walking behind me asking, for the 457th time in our lives, “Why do they call the men’s underwear department, ‘men’s furnishings?’” I will be the one saying, “Will you please SHUT UP!” Thanking you in advance, His Marital Associate

council that an error in the transportation budget would result in $979,000 of revenue not actually being there. The city now must cut a half-million dollars from its street paving budget and a quarter-million from canal dredging, along with generating additional revenues, to help close the gap. This is on top of an already-planned tax hike. Yet, for some reason, this revelation created almost no discussion. While the OCBP will spend another year in its ramshackle headquarters, the police department’s budget contains $14,700 for new furnishings and “window treatments” for the executive conference room in the Public Safety Building. Apparently, a recent roof leak has rendered that space unsightly for the groups, such as the Police Commission, who meet there. This faux-conservatism within City Hall is political theater that accomplishes nothing beyond giving the public the appearance of fiscal responsibility. Worse, it comes at the expense of a dedicated employee who has undoubtedly saved lives through her beach safety campaigns. Here’s why the OCBP deserves the highest level of support: its services benefit everyone. Young or old, rich or poor, rural or urban, everyone comes to

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Ocean City for the beach and uses what the OCBP provides. Yet, while the Beach Patrol’s $1.4 million budget meets the axe, the city stakes more than $8 million in taxpayer debt on the Performing Arts Center because it will enhance the resort’s prestige. While we sincerely hope the center is successful, the city has pushed the project’s image by boasting of possible big-name acts such as Tony Bennett and Johnny Mathis. Given the venue’s small 1,200-seat capacity, base ticket prices for such acts will top $100, out of reach for most families. Even if it is wildly successful, the center still would need to sell out somewhere between 100 and 200 shows to reach as many people as the Beach Patrol does in one weekend. The gist of this year’s budget process seems to be that it’s not financially prudent to spend a little extra on the wide-ranging appeal and family-friendliness of services offered by the OCBP and people like Ms. Joson … not to mention preventing people from drowning. Instead, let’s stake the whole works on unsustainable pensions and “window treatments.” We’re not sure how the takeaway could be otherwise.

Letters Worcester Chorale stops singing

Editor, With a heavy heart, the Worcester Chorale bids farewell to our audience and to our community after nearly 40 years of singing. Before we go, we want to thank publicly the Worcester County Arts Council, the Maryland State Arts Council and the Choptank Electric Trust, without whose support we would have had to say goodbye long ago. We are also profoundly grateful to the leadership of the Atlantic United Methodist Church for its hospitality over the years. We owe more than we can fully express to the dedication, energy and expertise of our long-time Director, Billie Wall, and our brilliant accompanist and former singer, June R. Todd. You raised us up and inspired us to be our best. Finally, we will miss all of you who supported us, through donations and dedications, and most of all by coming to share our love of music. You were the reason we existed and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Over the next several weeks, we will make our extensive catalog of music available to schools, churches, and other non-profit performing arts groups. If you are interested in our music, contact Jane Apson at 410208-1396 or Charlotte Klapproth at

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302-436-6231. Meanwhile, we say goodbye, with a request that you all keep a song in your hearts. Karen McClure, president Worcester Chorale Ocean Pines

Try one year as suggested

Editor, I have been living in Ocean Pines for 20 years. I don’t remember the golf course ever being out of the red. I don’t play golf and about 95 percent of Ocean Pines property owners don’t play golf at Ocean Pines. Over the past years I have heard all the pros and cons about the golf course. The suggestion by Mr.

[Tom] Terry and Mr. [Bob] Thompson and the board is a sound one. I don’t believe that going from a $537,000 loss to a predicted $237,000 loss a plus for the Ocean Pines golf course. I believe this golf course should operate at a plus, not a minus. Try one year as suggested, and see if the golf course makes money. When one year is up, I would like to see all costs for the operation of the golf course tallied including storm drainage, greens, lawn mowers, sprinklers, golf carts, etc. If it doesn’t make money after a year, let the Ocean Pines property owners decide, not the board of directors. Michael H. Graves Ocean Pines

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