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By Josh Davis Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) This Memorial Day many visitors to Ocean City will see the town’s display of its local heroes, in bright banners over the boardwalk, for the first time. The Ocean City Elks Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program, honoring active duty military who live in Worcester County, created the five-bytwo-and-a-half-foot banners that now hang from boardwalk light poles between the pier and Fourth Street. Each banner displays the official military photo, name, rank and branch of the United States Armed Forces of its honoree.

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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) City Council finalized three emergency measures this week, aimed at cracking down on allegedly dubious items being sold at Boardwalk stores. As of this past Monday night, laser pointers and assisted-opening knives are forbidden for sale or possession in the resort, although an allowance exists for the former’s use for educational or instructional purposes. The Ocean City Police Department will now also be able to cite offenders for refusing to provide their date of birth, expanding the city’s identification requirement which previously only mandated name and address to be given. Although the knife issue was more threatening in appearance, it was the laser pointers that are likely the greatest disruption of public safety, with Mayor Rick Meehan citing the latest count by the OCPD of 970 calls regarding laser pointer harassment in the past three years. “That’s almost a thousand times in three years that our officers could be addressing something else,” Meehan noted. “There are documented cases of these being shined in the eyes of tram drivers and even passing aircraft.” The only objection heard from council on the public on the issue was from laser pointer wholesaler Jeff Morris, who said he supplies several stores on the Boardwalk. Morris said that the policy passed by council some years ago – requiring safety notices to be posted prominently in stores and placed in shopping bags – has been effective in reducing the incidents. Morris himself also puts the notice inside the box of every pointer he distributes within the city limits. “With that notice, I think the probSee BAN Page 5

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By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) A Maryland task force has followed in the footsteps of Worcester County Public Schools, recommending that the state’s schools delay the start of their calendars until after Labor Day. The group of parents, teachers, businessmen, senators, delegates and other stakeholders, largely appointed by Gov. Martin O’Malley and charged with studying a post-Labor Day start to the school year, voted 114 to start school after the holiday. Worcester County is the first of the state’s 24 school districts to break from the recent pre-Labor Day school opening schedule, although any school system has that option. “Worcester County is leading the rest of the state in helping move the start of school after Labor Day,” said Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, a stanch advocate of the move, during a recent visit to this county’s Board of Education. Sen. Jim Mathias, who represents Worcester County, called the vote a “common sense reform that will bring a substantial stream of additional revenue to the small business owners on the shore.” The debate over the start of the school year has been strong in this county, where the resort is driven by a seasonal tourism economy. Proponents argue that starting school before Labor Day hurts local businesses, which rely on workers still in high school or employed by the schools and by cutting the vacation season short. “The economic argument is there,” said Greg Shockley, one of the members of the task force and chairman of the Maryland Tourism Development Board. “We’re loosing a part of the revenue at peak season.” See SCHOOLS Page 3

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Schools to open after Labor Day Continued from Page 1 Shockley said the group examined the start of school across Maryland and noticed the school year creeping forward as early as Aug. 18. Ocean City’s Mayor Rick Meehan has gone so far as to call going back to school before Labor Day “un-American” and voiced his concerns about shortchanging the summer season during an Economic Development Committee meeting earlier this year. “Fifty-eight percent of your (school) budget is derived from Ocean City… and you fight for that budget every year,” Meehan said. “The more revenue we produce, the more successful we are (and) the more money will be available.” According to the state’s Bureau of Revenue, the change will have an estimated $74.3 million economic impact, Mathias said. Labor Day, which falls on the first Monday of September, will be on Sept. 1 this year.

“If we were to make a move, this year is the year,” said Bob Rothermel, Worcester’s Board of Education President. However, the holiday can be as late as Sept. 7 and that could cut into teaching hours before high-stakes test in October, Rothermel said.

“Any school system that feels that’s the right choice for them is able to do that,” Spokesman for the Maryland State Education Association Adam Mendelson Adam Mendelson, spokesman for the Maryland State Education Association, voiced other concerns about bumping the school calendar back, including planning for inclement weather days. The MSEA is not against allowing

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Continued from Page 1 lems have been reduced considerably,” Morris said. “It would be a big loss to the merchants. If someone sells 1,500 of these in a season, at $20 a pop, that’s $30,000 in lost revenue for them.” However, city officials lobbied that, despite any efforts on Morris’ part, the stores themselves are not following through. “We know for a fact that it’s not being done,” said Councilman and Police Commission Chair Doug Cymek. “The ‘prominent location’ for some stores is the ceiling. They’ve had their chance.” Assisted-opening knives will also be added to the list of martial arts weapons – including items such as nunchucks and throwing stars – that are prohibSee BAN Page 6

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Ban on dangerous items in place Continued from Page 5 ited for possession or transfer. “An assisted-opening knife is similar to, but does not meet the definition of, a switchblade,” said City Solicitor Guy Ayres. “The police department is concerned that these are being sold in town, but do not meet the state’s definition of prohibition [for switchblades].” Assisted opening knives are folding knives in which the user opens the knife by articulating a stud or spur attached to the blade. Once the blade is partially unfolded, a spring or tension mechanism releases the blade to full extension and locks it into position, making the knife easier to open with one hand. This is marginally distinct from a switchblade, where a button on the handle of the knife causes it to open,

without the user having to touch the blade itself. However, many common types of pocketknives also feature assisted opening blades, which do have legitimate uses in outdoor and rescue work. The proposed ordinance contains exceptions for OCPD personnel as well as on-duty firemen and EMS providers. Enforcement will likely be targeted at allegedly unscrupulous Boardwalk stores, and less toward law-abiding pocketknife carriers. “These are clearly not made for whittling,” said Cymek, displaying one of the rather vicious-looking knifes purchased on the Boardwalk by OCPD officers. “There are three or four stores that are selling these…if this passes tonight, they will be removed very quickly.” The number of weapons arrests in the resort in 2012 spiked to 112 from

just 50 in 2011, and only 38 in 2007. Last year saw 109 arrests, 33 of them in June alone. Many of the knives sold on the Boardwalk are clearly intended as showpieces for unruly youth, police have said. As part of the city’s code which qualifies for misdemeanor violations, penalties for assisted-opening knives and laser pointers can be up to $500 in fines or up to three months imprisonment. The third ordinance passed as an emergency measure this week, requiring date of birth to be given when issuing a municipal citation, will make it easier for officers to identify offenders in out-of-state databases and follow up on unpaid fines. Refusal to give proper identification carries a fine of $1,000 and/or 90 days’ imprisonment.

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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) Good thing this newspaper is free, since some of you probably paid an extra $2 to get to work this morning. As of 6 a.m. Friday, May 23, the Town of Ocean City has eliminated the $1 per-boarding bus fare option, forcing all riders to purchase a $3 ride-all-day pass. Despite a few objectors showing up to Monday’s night’s public hearing on the issue, council passed the fare change as well as the final reading of the 2014-2015 fiscal year operating budget, which hinges on a nearly halfmillion reduction in contributions to the transportation fund due to the revenue increase resulting from the fare hike. “You’re simply reducing your subsidy [to the Transportation Division] down to a range of $1.3 to $1.35 million,” Public Works Director Hal Adkins reminded council. Although the capital costs of the bus system - including the purchase of buses themselves – are almost entirely paid for by the MTA and the Federal Transit Administration, the city’s Transportation Division still operates at a loss that must be subsidized by the town’s General Fund, which is the unrestricted account funded largely by tax dollars. The General Fund contribution to transportation was over $1.9 million in 2012-2013, and is estimated to come in at over $1.7 for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, which ends June 30. But with the elimination of $1 boardings, the town will reap a projected $78,000 in additional income before the end of the current fiscal year, and $492,000 over the whole of 2014-2015. Despite council’s portrayal of the move as a fiscal necessity, many speakers Monday said the city was doing more harm to the public interest than good. “I like to have a choice of whether I want to get a pass, or pay a dollar to go uptown, do what I need to do, and pay another dollar to come home,” said resident John Zeigler. “I hear people in the summertime already say the bus is too expensive and they’ll just drive, and it clogs up the streets.” The city is estimating a 25 percent decline in ridership due to the fare change, somewhat counter-intuitive to the goal of reducing traffic congestion. “A lot of young people walk to a place, and then take the bus back, especially if they’re going out for drinks or dancing,” said resident Phyllis Moore. “A group of three or four people would spend $3 or $4 to get home before,” she said. “Now, nobody’s going to spend $15 to $20 on the bus to come home after they’ve been out See BUS Page 24

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Banners on OC Bdwk. honor hometown military heroes Continued from Page 1 son, Tyler B. Hill, U.S. Army, took several family members to see the banners. “It turned out very nice – I thought it was a very fitting way to honor our local servicemen and women,” he said. “I think it raises awareness to the general public of what our men and women in the military are doing. I think we as a society sometimes take for the granted the freedoms we enjoy and the sacrifices they make. I believe it is a very noble way to remember and honor these people as a reminder that people from our very own community are putting their lives at risk each and every day to ensure our freedom to make the world a much better place.” Phyllis Purnell, who submitted her son, Lieutenant Colonel Terrence Purnell of the U.S. Army, believes the banners will have a unifying effect on the community. “It is really, really a distinguished honor,” she said. “I think it lets everybody know that there is a future for our youth and that these honorees won’t be forgotten. It is an honor to know that there is a path to success and it just means so much to our hometown, because these are our children. It took a village to raise mine, so it takes everybody to raise everybody else’s.

That’s the attitude that we should have.” Starr Belmont, who serves in the Army National Guard, was nominated by her father. “It was a surprise – I was at a loss for words when they told me it was going up,” she said. “It’s nice that they’re recognizing those that are actually serving our country.” Weather-resistant brackets were purchased, allowing the banners to stand up to severe weather conditions including nor’easters and hurricanes. Riordan said the project had plenty of additional help in the design and printing phase. “We received valuable assistance from local Graphic Artist, Jack Curry with our graphic design work,” he said. “He was able to keep us from reinventing the wheel, and Jack’s guidance us along the way proved invaluable.” Dave Stallone, owner of Signarama in Rockville, Md., printed the banners. “Dave’s father was a WWII tail gunner and he wanted to be involved with this project to honor his father’s service to our country,” Riordan said. The banners were hung during Springfest and will remain on display through Sunfest, when they will be presented to a family member of the service man or woman they honor.

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Board of Education gives OK to Showell Elementary plans Designs will replace school constructed in 1976; ‘long overdue’ one member says

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) The Worcester County Board of Education Tuesday approved Becker Morgan Group’s feasibility study for Showell Elementary School, voting to proceed with designs for a replacement for school built in 1976. “It’s long past due,” Board Member Robert Hulburd said of the overhaul of the space-stretched school. “I think it got put on the backburner and I’d like to put it on the front.” While Becker Morgan’s Ellis Hammond said Showell’s structure is well maintained, the group found a number of deficiencies during its study ranging from aged roofs and deteriorating tiles to substandard lighting and insufficient facilities to house the student body that attends school there. “Given the age of the school, it’s certainly not unexpected,” Hammond said. He delivered two options as the overhaul of the elementary school off of Racetrack Road continues to move forward: Renovate the current buildings and use existing facilities “as much as possible,” or build an allnew school. The construction costs for both projects were comparable, with renovating and adding on to the existing school running an estimated $36,870,164, versus a price tag of

roughly $37,495,171 to construct a new school and raze the old building. However, the renovation would require additional portable classrooms to house students during construction, running an estimated $750,000, compared to $210,000 to relocate the existing portables if a new school is built. With additional costs, Becker Morgan estimated renovating and adding on to the Showell Elementary would cost $51,481,470, versus a new school at $47,565,863. Moreover, Showell’s Principal Diane Shorts expressed concerns about student safety during construction, were the old school to get a facelift. “It would be a fear of mine to do the renovation with three to eight year olds, but we can do whatever we need do,” she said. Another advantage to starting fresh is the ability to increase the school’s visibility from Racetrack Road, Hammond said. “I think this is such a positive thing,” said the board’s Vice President Jonathan Cook “We are getting great facilities here. It’s time for Showell.” The Board of Education launched the initial phases of the Showell project last November when it chose Salisbury’s Becker Morgan Group to conduct the feasibility study. The group expects to complete its design by September of next year, with bidding for construction taking place in mid-2016. For now, the construction project is slated to end in the fall of 2019.

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Board of Ed. faces several top assignments Web site launch, new social media policies, grad rates among pressing issues

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) In addition to the Showell Elementary School Feasibility Study and a new discipline policy (see stand alone stories), the Worcester County Board of Education discussed the following at its May 20 meeting:

Web site Launch Worcester County Public Schools launched its new Web site Monday, thanks to the work of an in-school team during the 2013-2014 school year. The new site’s biggest bonus: “It’s flexible,” said Barbara Witherow, Coordinator of Public Relations and Special Programs for the schools. “Everyone can access this regardless of what (device) they are using” — an improvement on the old site, which didn’t always load properly on tablets or other non-computer formats, she said. The public can easily access school documents by clicking “About WCSP” at the top of the page, another benefit of the revamped format. “More than ever, the public is going

to have access to our documents,” Witherow said. The webpage has links to the school’s new Facebook account, which launched last Thursday, and to its Twitter account. Visit www.worcesterk12.com to see the new page. Social Media Policy In another Internet-inspired move, the Board of Education voted to pass a Social Media Policy at its Tuesday meeting. “What this policy does is it breaks down professional use and personal use” of social media, said Tom Mascara, coordinator of technology for the schools. For example, the policy instructs teachers and other school personnel to maintain separate work and personal email addresses. It also directs employees to interact with students via social media in the same ways they communication in the classroom. The proactive, common sense policy encourages school employees to use privacy controls to shrink their social media reach to an appropriate audience. View the policy at http://bit.ly/1pdbKuv. Snow Hill High School Update Construction continues at Snow

Hill High School and the Board of Education approved construction requisition No. 4 for the project at it’s Tuesday meeting. Project Manager Bill Moschler of Oak Contracting updated the board on the last month’s accomplishments, which included installing the footings and foundations for the new locker rooms, mechanical room, kitchen, cafeteria, band room and choir room; laying concrete slabs for the new gym and locker room; raising steel for the new gym, locker rooms and mechanical room; and installing electric wires in the lock rooms, kitchen and cafeteria. In the next month, Oak Contracting anticipates installing the electric wires in the new mechanical room, band room and choir room; laying concrete slabs for the kitchen, cafeteria and mechanical mezzanines; raising steel in the new commons corridor, band room and choir room; and installing walls in the locker rooms, mechanical room, kitchen and cafeteria. After foul weather delayed the project about five weeks this winter, Oak Contracting has made up about a week of the deficit, Moschler said. Graduation Rates All but three of Worcester County Public School’s 465 seniors are set to

graduate next week, Coordinator of Instruction Stephanie Zanich reported. All high school students must take and pass High School Assessments in English, Algebra, Biology and Government to graduate —a goal 83 percent of the class of 2014 achieved, she said. An additional 11 percent of Worcester’s seniors met the graduation testing requirement through the combined test score option offered by the state and 5 percent more completed bridge projects, an alternative to passing the tests. “This is the smallest number of bridge projects that we’ve had since that was instituted,” Zanich said. “When you reflect on that, I think it has a lot to do with teachers meeting the needs of their students.” The numbers she presented to the board do not include fifth-year seniors and the five non-diploma seniors enrolled at the county’s public schools. The next Worcester County Board of Education meeting will be Tuesday, June 17, at 12:30 p.m. at the Board of Education Office in Newark. Those wishing to comment for more than two minutes at the meeting should contact the superintendent’s office by June 12 so their items are included on the agenda.

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High traffic volume expected vacation, season in Ocean City. After a long and cold winter, nothing says summer like the salt air and warm sand that you find on Ocean City’s beach,” Meehan said. “We have a summer full of free family events, the Air Show, (May 23, 2014) AAA Mid-Atlantic has pro- Dew Tour, concerts and fireworks on the beach jected more than 754,000 Marylanders will and much more. Whether you are looking for a travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend, a 1.7 fun family vacation or a romantic getaway, percent increase compared to the number of Ocean City has something fun for everyone. travelers last year. Start your vacation today and visit us in Ocean This is the third consecutive Memorial Day City, Md.” holiday that more Marylanders are choosing to “SHA wants summer travelers to enjoy all of travel. Maryland’s great vacations spots, especially This year’s forecast reflects the highest travel Ocean City, which has thousands of new resivolume since the declines in Memorial Day dents each week,” said Maryland State Hightravel during the 2008-2009 recession. This way Administrator Melinda B. Peters. “No Memorial Day also reflects the second highest matter where our travels take us, as drivers, volume since the 2005 peak pedestrians and cyclists, we of 865,000 travelers. stay alert and place ‘No matter where our travels take must “While the overall ecosafety first, use cross walks nomic picture doesn’t yet us, as drivers, pedestrians and and share the road. Drive show an economy on cruise cyclists, we must stay alert and smart, walk smart and bike control, the expected accelersmart – so that everyone arplace safety first…’ ation is enough to keep conMaryland State Highway rives home safely.” sumer confidence levels high “As is typical with holiday Administrator while arming travelers with weekend getaways, the majorMelinda B. Peters the disposable income needed ity of travelers will drive to to enjoy a holiday getaway,” their destination,” Coopersaid Ragina Cooper-Averella, manager of pub- Averella said. “Despite Maryland’s gas prices lic and government affairs at AAA Mid-Atlantic. being higher than this time last year, driving re“Additionally, an unusually harsh winter and mains a more affordable option for many travrainy spring may have contributed to the uptick elers, particularly those traveling as a family.” in travel this year. Marylanders with cabinState Police and the Maryland Transportafever appear eager to enjoy the anticipated tion Authority Police will be out in full force pawarmer temperatures and sunnier weather trolling the state’s highways for the Memorial with a weekend trip.” Day holiday weekend and are urging motorists AAA Mid-Atlantic, Maryland’s State High- to take responsibility while driving to keep way Administrator and law enforcement offi- themselves, their passengers and others on the cials were joined by Ocean City Mayor Richard road safe. W. Meehan Tuesday at Hemingway’s Restau“As we head into the summer travel season, rant in Stevensville at the southern base of the motorists are reminded to avoid unsafe driving Bay Bridge to kick off the unofficial start to the practices which include impaired, distracted summer vacation season with travel projections and aggressive driving,” said Lieutenant and traffic safety initiatives. Colonel Jerry Jones, chief of the Field Opera“We are excited to kick off the summer, and tions Bureau for Maryland State Police.

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Pines Yacht Club expected to open today for public use ‘Soft opening’ preferred, but officials still look for good crowd on first day

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By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) Entertainment is booked for this weekend at the new Ocean Pines Yacht Club, so its doors are expected to open Friday for the first time to the general public. “We are about to open the doors to a facility the entire community can be proud to show off not only today but for many years go come,” according to the press release about the anticipated opening. The OPA had obtained a special temporary occupancy permit for a

wedding at the Yacht Club on Saturday, May 17, but a few small issues needed to be accomplished before opening for business. Those small items included permanent striping for the parking lot. “It’s been challenge after challenge as with any major project,” Ocean Pines Manager Bob Thompson said during the May 12 meeting of the Food and Beverage Advisory Committee. “Hang in there with us, folks. We’re getting there.” Plans called for a practice run for dinner earlier this week for 20 to 30 people who were to be invited to arrive at the same time and order off the menu. The special dinner was being held as a training exercise for the staff and was not open to the general public. The new executive chef, Tim Ulrich, had already cooked for the Worcester County Commissioners and had gotten rave reviews for his food, which was served at the Ocean Pines Country Club during a special meeting with the Ocean Pines board of directors. The Country Club was also the site of training for the staff of more than 100 for the new Yacht Club. The press release did not state an opening time, but said the band, “Tranzfusion,’ was booked to perform Friday, “Full Circle” was booked for Saturday and the “Tom Larsen Band’ was scheduled to perform Sunday. The outside Tiki Bar might or might not be open this weekend. As of Tuesday afternoon, it was still missing its metal roof. A separate county permit for the Tiki Bar was needed and that had been taken care of. This weekend’s opening of the Yacht Club has not been widely publicized because a “soft opening” is preferred and a crowd is expected anyway. During that May 12 meeting of the Food and Beverage Advisory Committee, member Steve Lind suggested the installation of signs for people leaving the Yacht Club. Some people, who are new visitors to the Yacht Club, might tend to get confused about how to return to Ocean Parkway, the community’s main street. “I see them driving around, 10 or 15 cars going in circles,” said Lind, who resides nearby. Signs pointing to Ocean Parkway could help make their experience more pleasant and their first impressions better than getting lost on their way home, he said. During that committee meeting, Food and Beverage Manager David McLaughlin said the Yacht Club kitchen would be open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., but the bar would remain open later. Committee members were expecting the new facility to be open at 11 a.m. today. “I can’t wait,” Mary Whitcomb told McLaughlin. “I guess you’ll see us there at 11 o’clock.”

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By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) A months-long transportation project will limit motorists to just one lane of traffic while crossing the Route 113 bridge that is a major connection between Worcester and Somerset counties. The State Highway Administration is replacing the existing decks for the two northbound lanes of the Route 113 bridge and resurfacing the two southbound decks crossing the Pocomoke River. Earlier this spring, preliminary work on the project began underneath the bridge. On May 5, SHA closed both southbound lanes and switched traffic using a temporary median crossover just north of the

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Boat ramp property condemnation held off Ayres] saying you don’t want to talk ations were not fruitful, and would to me. Something’s not right here.” not have guaranteed condemnation. In the city’s defense, officials “You can negotiate for another five pressed that the matter had been dis- years if that’s what you choose to do,” cussed – but only via the Mayor and noted Councilman Joe Mitrecic, Council’s appointed representatives. “until we reach a point at which our “The City Solicitor was represent- counsel tells us they’ve reached an ing the Mayor and City Council,” said impasse, and then we decide whether Mayor Rick Meehan. “The Mayor and we want to proceed with condemnaCity Council asked collectively for one tion or not.” person to handle the negotiations.” “That seems very unfair,” Kirchiro Kirchiro and his long-time partner retorted. “The hammer would be a litMatin Maghsoudzadeh have been in tle heavier, if the council passes this, conceptual talks for for Mr. Ayres to get the property with us to do what you ‘The City Solicitor was City Engineer Terry us to.” representing the Mayor and City want McGean since the Namely, this Council. The Mayor and City would design of the ramp be for was completed Council asked collectively for one Kirchiro and Maghroughly a year and person to handle the negotiations.’ soudzadeh to take a half ago. How$8,000 for the Mayor Rick Meehan ever, the legislative property, the value body - via Ayres - only became in- assigned to it by a real estate apvolved roughly a month ago. praiser hired by the town. The most “I had one meeting, less than an recent value for tax assessment purhour [with Ayres],” Maghsoudzadeh poses, according to state land said. “After that, we were completely records, is $9,000. cut out. We had four options for Mr. However, when Kirchiro’s grandAyres, and he said ‘they [the Mayor father purchased the property in the and Council] don’t want it.” early 1960s the land was worth much “We had a right to talk and negoti- more than that, Kirchiro claimed. ate, not through a third party, before After his grandfather’s death, this,” Maghsoudzadeh said. Kirchiro himself paid $202,240 to Monday’s ordinance would’ve the estate in 2007 for the land, acgiven the city permission to proceed cording to state land records. with condemnation if further negotiThe final offer the city was a

roughly 15 percent loss, for a cash sale of around $180,000 The discrepancy in values is due to sweeping environmental regulations, introduced in the 1970s, which prevent marshlands from being filled in to create buildable ground. Most of Ocean City’s north-end developments, particularly those built by Jim Caine, were done in this fashion. When the practice was banned, the value of wetlands not yet filled in deflated drastically. This lead the council to question why Kirchiro and Maghsoudzadeh

had paid so much for an un-buildable lot in the first place, although Kirchiro admitted it was largely an emotional purchase given his family’s history with the area. Two of the four options presented by Kirchiro and Maghsoudzadeh would’ve involved some type of joint public-private facility with uses for the owners as well as a public boat launch. These, Ayres said, were unlikely to pass environmental muster. “On two of the suggestions, we have been advised that neither the See OWNER Page 22

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Owners make emotional appeal Continued from Page 21 Army Corps of Engineers nor the Department of the Environment would grant the permits or it,� Ayres said. The other two options were the aforementioned sale, at an unacceptably high price, or some type of rental agreement. “They were, in all fairness, grossly disproportionate to the assessed value by the state department of assessments and taxation and the appraised value the town commissioned,� Ayres said. The latter option was based on the fact that Dead Freddie’s leases a portion of the parcel from Kirchiro and Maghsoudzadeh, where an addition to the restaurant was mistakenly built on their property. Maghsoudzadeh said this amount was $5,000 per year, but the city did believe that rent

should be held comparable to any rent on the boat ramp area. “The comparables they’re trying to use is land you can use, which is what the restaurant is leasing from them,� Ayres said. “The land you’re talking about is wetlands, which you can’t.� But regardless of the land value issues, much of Monday’s discussion was over the means by which the city had approached the matter. Kirchiro and Maghsoudzadeh – as well as at least one council member – took objection to City Manager David Recor’s characterization of the issue as a “business transaction� that should be handled only through attorneys. “As with any negotiation, we had an appraisal done, and our upward price will be based on the appraisal,� Recor said. “This is why we have one

person representing the Mayor and Council.� But Councilman Brent Ashley asserted that a true business transaction would involve a motivated seller and a motivated buyer – whereas, in the current case, a seller who did not wish to sell was being confronted with a buyer who had the leverage to compel a sale at a price advantageous to them. “In a business transaction, you have a buyer and a seller who both want to do something, and here we don’t have either,� Ashley said. Ashley motioned to table the issue for another two weeks, until the ordinance could be revisited at the June 2 regular session. Council members, Margaret Pillas, Doug Cymek, and Council President Lloyd Martin supported the motion.

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By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) The Worcester County Commissioners authorized the Department of Public Works to participate in the state recycling program by accepting a grant for recycling electronics and computers. The Maryland Department of the Environment is offering an electronics and computers recycling grant of up to $40,000 to assist the county in its recycling effort for those items. In 2009, MDE offered the same grant and it helped the county’s efforts to recycle electronics. The county has been having collection days for electronics and computers twice each year. “So far, we’ve spent about $25,000 this year,� said Public Works Director John Tustin. “This will help offset the cost.� Last year, the county also had a tire collection day and collected 110,000 tons of tires. The state used to have a fund for tire collections, but although it continues to collect money, it does not use that money for tire collections. Instead, it goes into the general fund. “But if you buy one [tire], you pay $1 or $2 into a tire fund,� Commissioner Judy Boggs said. “There’s an unknown tire fund somewhere,� Tustin said.

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Bus fares increased to help resort’s budget Continued from Page 6 dancing and drinking.” Furthermore, several speakers said the change would hurt those who could least support it. “A lot o people ride to work and back from work, which right now is $2,” said resident Frank Adkins. “We’re talking about wait staff and such who pay a fortune to live on the island and don’t make much money, we all know that.” “For a tourist, it’s still a bargain, no question, but for the people who work in this town on minimum wage or on tips, it should be kept at a dollar.” The city’s main defense against this criticism was that its tax base could no longer afford to subsidize the bus system, despite the public benefit. “It would be nice if we could make it free for everybody, but that’s not feasible for the people who pay for it,” said Councilman Dennis Dare, noting that the transportation subsidy accounts for roughly six-tenths of a cent on the city’s property tax rate, which currently stands at 47.04 cents per $100 of assessed value. Further, Dare noted, “the people who do ride the bus pay a little less than half of what it costs each time they get on.” The city’s fare box recovery ratio – i.e., how much revenue it gets from fares relative to the cost of operation

– is consistently between 45 and 50 to about $850,000, comparable to the percent. roughly $900,000 in added personHowever, this is significantly nel costs the city is experiencing this higher than most other systems, year. This inflation is due to salary where the community at large pays a and benefits boosts given to the city’s relatively greater amount to support police and firefighters’ unions last transit ridership. In 2012, Ocean City year, and equivalent wage increases was the state’s granted to the fourth-largest city’s non-union public trans- “For a tourist, it’s still a bargain, no employees. portation net- question, but for the people who work Wage hikes work, behind the for non-union city of Baltimore in this town on minimum wage or on personnel were tips, it should be kept at a dollar.” later and Montdelayed gomery and until halfway Prince George’s Ocean City resident Frank Adkins through the counties. How2014-2015 fiscal ever, those syscycle, saving the tems have fare city over box recovery ratios of only 36, 20, and $200,000. However, personnel costs 10 percent, respectively. continue to be the driving factor beWith the fare change, Ocean City’s hind the town’s search for additional recovery ratio would go up even fur- revenue and desire to have public prother relative to most other systems. grams such as transportation pay The larger argument against the their own way. hike, however, was a criticism of the Essentially, argued local landlord city’s overall fiscal priorities, with and critic Tony Christ, the city is reCouncilman Brent Ashley accusing distributing money to its own employhis colleagues of a false equivalency. ees by pulling it from the services of “I don’t like it,” Ashley said. “We those who can least afford it – bus ridtalk about savings in one breath, but ers, who Christ said are statistically in we raise wages and don’t blink an eye. the lower fifth of the income bracket The salary increases this year – instead of from the tax base, which would’ve amounted to at least a penny by definition consists of landowners. on the tax rate.” “You’ve singled out the lowest One penny on the tax rate is equal quintile of the economic ladder from

which to extract the money you need,” Christ said. Earlier in the meeting, Ashley had also queried what he saw as the city’s tendency to justify nitpicking items in a given budget year based on that year’s funding in isolation – but then turn around and spend freely with surplus from other years, found after the fact. “We went over and over and over about a small amount of money for the beach patrol in FY15 [fiscal year 2014-2015], but then we have all this money left over in FY14 for items that we didn’t talk about,” Ashley said. Last month, the council controversially decided to cut back on a public information and education position in the Ocean City Beach Patrol, with a savings of $3,000. On Monday, the council voted to use leftover 2013-2014 funds, which would otherwise roll over into 20142015, on items such as new carpeting and painting at City Hall, with an estimated cost of $25,000. “The logic escapes me,” Ashley said. Ashley was the only dissenting vote on the bus fare change, while he and Councilwoman Margaret Pillas voted against passage of the 2014-2015 budget, with Pillas also having previously voiced objection to the outcome of union negotiations.

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Officials plan to have 94th Street dog park locks fixed By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) Of all the things one would expect to be afflicted by fickle technology, dog parks are probably low on the list. However, the Town of Ocean City has apparently been experiencing technical difficulties for several weeks at the 94th Street dog run, with official saying they hope to have the problem remedied this week, possibly by the time this publication hits stands. But if you still can’t get into the dog park after reading this, blame the shiny new paint on the 94th Street water tower. “The IT Department has a lot of their equipment on top of the water towers, which are the connectors for a lot of the operations we have in town, including the electronic locks at the dog park,” said Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito. When the tower was re-finished this spring with a fresh coat of paint and a logo for the Art League of Ocean City, all of the transmission equipment had to be relocated. But when the city went to re-install it, some things apparently would not reconnect. “The good news is the contractor

has been in town and is trying to reach a solution,” Petito said. “We’re hoping to be up for Memorial Day.” The city sells memberships to the dog run at various rates for yearly, monthly, and weekly passes. Members receive an electronic keycard, which they scan in front of a reader to gain access. While current members can still get in, no new members could be added to the system after the water tower re-boot. “This is the time of year when everyone comes to town,” Petito said. “That’s when it becomes important that we have a place for dogs to be able to go, when they’re no longer allowed on the beach and Boardwalk.” Having an actual staff member at the park would be the only other option if the system is not restored and there were a large number of new members waiting, Petito said, but she was confident it would not get to that point. This is not the first time water tower re-painting has caused a headache for the city’s IT functions. Repainting of the water tower near Northside Park - where the Recreation and Parks Department’s offices are located - caused interruptions in phone and internet service last year.

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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) A federal proposal designed to combat human trafficking – but which could have an onerous effect on the J-1 visa program – appears to be on indefinite hold in anticipation of further federal immigration reform. Local leaders have recently expressed concern over House Resolution 3344, titled the Fraudulent Overseas Recruitment and Trafficking Elimination (FORTE) Act, which among other provisions would prevent any type of visa sponsor from charging incoming workers a fee for services. This would include the agents who arrange for foreign students to come to the resort under the J-1 work-travel visa program, which saw 4,518 students from 44 countries employed in the resort last summer. “There is so much resistance from the employers and from the industry,” said Anne Marie Conestabile of United Work & Travel. “It’s been put on the back burner, at least that’s the word we’ve gotten.” The proposal has been filed with the House Judiciary Committee – but is not being considered at this point, despite the passage of other anti-trafficking measures, according to committee spokesperson Jessica Collins. Although the U.S. State Department offers several different types of J-1 visas for foreign students, the summer worktravel program (SWT) is one of the most used, with roughly 100,000 students out of 350,000 J-1 visitors every year, according to department data. “Should this ever pass, it would annihilate the J-1 program as it is, because employers would have to pay per-head to bring students here,” Conestabile said. The intent of HR 3344 is to reduce the allegedly increasing prevalence of what is, essentially, a modern form of indentured servitude. According to reform advocates, many workers agree to pay agencies a fee of several thousand dollars for visa processing and passage to the U.S. Once here, their passports are often confiscated by the agent, and the workers are forced to work for less than the promised wage in order to pay off the debt incurred by the agent’s fees. However, most of these abuses have been found under other guest worker programs, such as the H-2A visa for agricultural laborers, and less so the J-1 student visas. But one notable incident in August of 2011 – in which students rallied outside a Hershey’s chocolate factory in Palmyra, PA to protest unfair living and working conditions – caused the U.S. State Department to crack down on the J-1 program, particularly when it came to Eastern European recruiters. Since then, leaders in the resort area have placed increased emphasis on the cultural exchange aspect of the program, pushing Ocean City as an ideal place for students to work and interact with Americans as well as a base for travel around the east coast. “It’s been so successful, but it does so much for us that we try to keep on top of

it,” Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melanie Pursel said at a recent Tourism Commission session. “We really embrace the program, and Ocean City has become a model for the whole country.” By barring so-called “foreign labor contractors” from collecting fees, HR 3344 would eliminate the financial hold agents have over their workers. But classifying J-1 SWT recruiters as labor contractors is a misnomer, some say, given that the students are coming more for the cultural experience and less for the money, which is only intended a means by which to live in the U.S. for a summer. In a letter to the Judiciary Committee, Rep. Frank LoBiondo – who represents much of the Jersey Shore – opined that “to classify the SWT program as ‘foreign labor contracting’ and cultural exchange students as ‘foreign labor contractors’ is

to misunderstand and important cultural program and mischaracterizes the program’s intent and purpose.” “At a time when the true nature and values of the United States are misrepresented in many parts of the world,” LoBiondo continued, “to mischaracterize the program as a ‘labor program’ and impose onerous changes which would likely destroy this successful piece of American diplomacy would be counterproductive to the goal of eliminating trafficking, which is the aim of HR 3344.” Many resort-area employers have become somewhat dependent on J-1 SWT students over the years, likely for two reasons. Firstly, the American school calendar makes it difficult to keep help into the September and October shoulder season. Secondly, temporary foreign work-

ers do not have to pay Social Security or unemployment taxes, thus lowering costs for the employer. But if the employer, and not the students, was forced to shoulder the administrative costs of the program, the advantage would disappear. “There’s not too many employers who would be willing to do that,” Conestabile said. “I’ve talked to a lot of my employers…their idea would be to try to hire locally.” In that environment, employers would likely press agencies to cut costs, thereby making close supervision and care of students that much more difficult, Conestabile said. On Wednesday, the Judiciary Committee passed three related bills aimed at curtailing human trafficking – but all three of these dealt with the legal classiSee BILL Page 28

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POLICE/COURTS

Bike theft Crystal Leigh Garren, 28, of Ocean City, was charged May 14 with theft of less than $1,000 after allegedly stealing a bicycle. A woman told a police officer that she saw a female get onto a dark blue bike near 43rd Street and head south at about 7:30 p.m. Another police officer saw a woman on a bike near Coastal Highway and Hitchens Avenue matching the description of the alleged thief. The bike owner told police he had left the bike leaning against a bush next to

his car in a parking lot. He identified the bike as his and said its value was approximately $300.

Alleged assault Joshua Nathan Myers, 28, of Parkville, was charged May 18 with second-degree assault. Ocean City police officers went to a mid-town nightspot because of a report of disorderly subjects. After dealing with that, officers were in the parking lot and saw Myers push a woman, grab a clump of her hair and yank her head to his

chest, according to the charging document. As officers approached Myers, he reportedly shoved the woman away. Myers reportedly told police he was trying to “make out” with the woman.

DUI collisions Two people were charged in unrelated incidents in the past several days with driving under the influence of alcohol after being involved in collisions. Brandi Nicole Mellinger, 38, of Ocean Pines, was traveling west on Route 90 at

St. Martins Neck Road at about 12:30 a.m. May 20, when she lost control of her vehicle and struck the center median. She was not injured, but police said evidence suggested she might have been impaired. After failing to perform standard field sobriety tests satisfactorily, she was taken to the Ocean City Police Department, where she submitted to a breath tests. The result of the test was .23, police said. Blair Christopher Woodard, 24, of Berlin, was driving a Nissan north on Route 113 near Georgetown Road at about 12:40 a.m. May 16, when he lost control of the vehicle and it ran off the right roadside. The vehicle struck and destroyed a road sign and a light pole before it traveled into some trees. The vehicle wedged itself among the trees and caught fire. Woodard freed himself from the wreckage and admitted to troopers that he was intoxicated. Woodard was taken by ambulance to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury and placed under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND FY 2014/2015 REQUESTED BUDGETS AND ASSESSMENTS The Worcester County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the proposed operating budgets, assessments, user charges and other charges for each of the 11 sanitary service areas operated by the Worcester County Department of Public Works, Water & Wastewater Division on: Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 10:40 a.m. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room Room 1101 Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 The 11 sanitary service areas and proposed changes to the users fees to cover projected expenses are as follows: Assateague Pointe - no proposed changes. Briddletown - increase from $55.50 to $61.00 per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) per quarter domestic flat rate, and from $20 to $22 per quarter domestic pool fee, and from $25 to $50 per quarter domestic irrigation fee. Edgewater Acres - increase from $128 to $135 per EDU per quarter domestic base rate. The Landings - no proposed changes. Lighthouse Sound - no proposed changes. Mystic Harbour - no proposed changes. Newark - increase from $192 to $196 per EDU per quarter domestic base rate for water and sewer, and from $228 to $240 per EDU per quarter commercial base rate for water and sewer. Ocean Pines - no proposed changes. Riddle Farm - increase from $150 to $160 per EDU per quarter domestic base rate for water and sewer, and from $72 to $90 per quarter accessibility charge for unimproved lots (not yet connected). River Run - no proposed changes. West Ocean City - no proposed changes. In addition to user fees, assessments will be levied in the Newark, Ocean Pines, South Point Village, Sunset Village, Snug Harbor, Oyster Harbor, and Mystic Harbour service areas or sub-areas to make debt payments. All assessments shall be made on an equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) basis. Copies of the proposed budgets for each service area are available from the Treasurer’s Office at the Isle of Wight Complex on Route 90 and St. Martin’s Neck Road, the County Library in Ocean Pines on Cathell Road, and in the County Commissioners’ Office, Government Center Room 1103, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. For additional information contact the Water and Wastewater Division at (410) 632-1630 ext. 1217.

Gary Robert Helmick, 40, of Ocean City, was charged May 18 with malicious destruction of property, reckless endangerment and two counts of second-degree assault. An Ocean City police officer saw two men yelling at each other in a parking lot near Dolphin Avenue and Philadelphia Avenue shortly before noon. The officer told them to sit on the curb and they complied. A woman pointed to Helmick and told police he has just punched her husband. Helmich had reportedly punched her husband the night before. He had allegedly punched the victim through the open window of his car, where he was sitting.

Drug distribution Joshua Fort January, 22, of Lutherville, was charged May 3 with possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, possession of cocaine and possession of a concealed deadly weapon. An Ocean City police officer stopped January’s Chevrolet Suburban near 123rd Street because he was driving in Continued on Page 29

Bill could place program on hold Continued from Page 27 fication of workers already in the U.S., and did not mandate any change to State Department practices. This much bigger step will likely be delayed indefinitely, as a package deal on federal immigration reform is worked out. “It appears to be wrapped up in the greater immigration debate at this point,” said LoBiondo spokesperson Jason Galanes.

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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 28 two lanes instead of just one. Before he made the stop, the police officer could see that January was not wearing a seat belt and was holding a cell phone in front of his face. As the officer approached the vehicle, he could smell the odor of marijuana. January reportedly said he had smoked marijuana that morning and it was all gone. Later, he said about an ounce of marijuana was in the vehicle. During a search of the Suburban, police found two bags, each containing an ounce of marijuana. Police also found a digital scale, a small plastic container of marijuana, four empty plastic bags, one small plastic bag containing cocaine residue and a switchblade knife. January reportedly told police he had paid $400 for the marijuana in Baltimore. He said he needed money so he could drink in Ocean City. He also said he had the knife because he had been jumped six times and needed it for protection. Some text messages on his cell phone were about selling marijuana. He told police he had been texting while driving.

Elevator assault Plamen Iovev Strahilov, 27, of Howell, N.J., was charged May 16 with two counts of second-degree assault. Ocean City police went to a north-end hotel to assist with an eviction. They warned the four people being evicted that they would be charged with

trespassing if they did not leave. Two of the four people refused to leave. A women in the hotel told police that she and a man were in an elevator when Strahilov started pushing buttons, including the emergency button. She said she tried to stop him, but he pushed her away. He cursed at her and she slapped him. He then pushed her. The woman’s male companion tried to intervene, but Strahilov grabbed the woman by her arms, pushed her against the elevator doors and spit in her face. The woman and man tried to hide in a friend’s room. The friend opened the door to tell Strahilov to stop and Strahilov barged through the door, shoved the woman again and spit on her again. The man tried to get Strahilov off her, and then Strahilov tackled him.

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Marijuana A state trooper conducted a traffic stop on Route 611 at Sunset Avenue shortly before midnight on May 17 because the vehicle was traveling 38 miles per hour in the posted 30-mile-per-hour zone. Upon approaching the vehicle, the trooper detected a strong odor of marijuana. A probable cause search was conducted and suspected marijuana was located on Drequan Deonte Savage, 19, of Pocomoke, Jahad Arell Triggs, 19, of New Church, Va., and Devin Bryant, 25, of Pocomoke. All were charged with possession of marijuana.

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ARTFUL TOWER The water tower on 94th Street recently got a “facelift.” The Art League of Ocean City/Ocean City Center for the Arts, located on 94th Street is honored to have its logo on the water tower.

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) City Council eased up considerably this week regarding free food samples given out at beach events, rescinding last year’s prohibition on sampling at the Dew Tour. But some council members continued to make the same argument as previous, which had resulted in the 2013 iteration of the extreme sports festival being prohibited from giving away samples from one of its primary sponsors, 7-Eleven. “I don’t like sampling being given out next to the Boardwalk,” said Councilwoman Margaret Pillas. “The merchants are up there fighting for every penny they get, and they pay the taxes.” This year, the Dew Tour requested to be allowed to give out two different samples of 7-Eleven promotional products – three-inch strips of Jack Link’s beef jerky, and “Doritos Loaded” snacks. The latter was described by city Special Events Coordinator Lisa Mitchell as “like a mozzarella stick, but it has the Doritos seasoning and is triangular, with the cheese stuffed inside.” Given that the city’s primary goal in allowing large, privately run events into town is to spur business for local owners, Boardwalk food vendors have objected that allowing sampling inside event grounds is counter-productive, and attendees should instead be en-

couraged to leave the festivals and eat at local establishments. “Anything that takes business away from the Boardwalk is something I can’t support,” said Councilman Brent Ashley. Pillas also objected that the samples directly benefitted one chain of stores. “I don’t like that the 7-Eleven stores are the only ones being given the product,” she said. However, Council Secretary Mary Knight noted, “its just the way the distribution chain works,” and the city is unlikely to see any sponsored promotions that aren’t exclusives. “I really don’t think it takes away business,” said Mayor Rick Meehan. “It’s a small sample, and it encourages these sponsors to support the Dew Tour, which lowers the cost for them and probably for the town as well, and it allows them to come here and bring additional business.” “We can monitor it and if it doesn’t work…we can address it again next year,” Meehan said. Ashley and Pillas voted against granting sampling permission to the Dew Tour. Council President Lloyd Martin recused himself from the discussion to avoid any conflict of interest, given that his family owns a 7-Eleven franchise. “The two things they’re asking to sample and things I sell,” Martin said. The Dew Tour will return to the resort this year June 26-29.

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By Nancy Powell Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) The Worcester County Commissioners discussed the following topics and took the following actions during their Tuesday, May 20, meeting. Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw was unable to attend the meeting.

Commendation The commissioners presented a commendation to Cpl. John Baldwin in recognition of 19 years of service to the county. Baldwin was a correctional officer at the county jail.

Bid recs The commissioners approved bids for new 2014 and 2015 vehicles for the Health Department. The county will buy four 2014 standard Ford Focus sedans at $14,854.20 each from Sherwood of Salisbury, one full size 2015 Ford Expedition for $30,868 from Hertrich Fleet Services in Milford, Del., and one 2015 midsize sedan for $18,769, also from Hertrich. The cost of the six vehicles is $109,053.80.

Vehicle transfers The commissioners approved the transfer of two dump trucks from the Roads Division to the Solid Waste Division.

The trucks will be used to haul off-site materials to the landfill and will also be used around the landfill. They also approved the retirements of a 1987 Ford dump truck because of its age and heavy rust.

Roads inventory The commissioners held a public hearing, during which no one spoke, on the request to add the cul-de-sac at the northern end of Showell School Road to the county inventory. They voted unanimously to accept the cul-de-sac into the inventory. The cul-desac is approximately 4,025 square feet in area.

Critical area The commissioners approved the Critical Area grant agreement from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The county has received this grant in varying amounts for many years to assist in the administration and enforcement for the Critical Area program for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal bays. The small grant, which is $13,000 for fiscal year 2015, covers only a very small percentage of the day-to-day activities the county does for the program. “It’s so simple,” said Ed Tudor, director of the Department of Development Review and Permitting. “We send up our quarterly invoice and they pay us. No questions asked.”

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Three swimmers rescued from ocean at 20th St.

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) Three swimmers were rescued from the water by Ocean City safety personnel on the beach near 20th street on Sunday. The swimmers were identified as two females in their early 20’s and one male, 24, who were on vacation from Alexandria, Va. A 911 call at approximately 4 p.m. led the town to dispatch four members of the Ocean City Fire Department to rescue the swimmers. A 911call alerted the Ocean City Communications Department of the issue, who then alerted firefighters. Communications also contacted the Ocean City Beach Patrol, who sent two off-duty members to assist in the rescue. Firefighters arrived on scene and witnessed three victims in the water. Two immediately entered the water while two remained on shore. Two additional people, who were not in distress, were also in the water trying to help the victims. “It goes to show how quickly casual swimmers can become endangered when the Beach Patrol is not on duty,” said Jessica Waters, Communications Manager for the Town of Ocean City. “Even if the swimmers are experts the ocean has a mind of its own and we do not recommend anyone attempt to swim when a lifeguard is not on duty.” Two of the victims were treated on the scene and one victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life threating injuries. “The story in this case is one that has been told many times,” said Beach Patrol Captain Butch Arbin. “The fact is people go swimming when the Beach Patrol is not on duty. The same hazards, the same currents – the rip currents – exist there whether we’re there or not and whether it’s daytime or nighttime. So when they go swimming without lifeguards they run the risk of getting pulled offshore in these currents.” Firefighters are often the first line of defense for swimmers in danger during the Beach Patrol’s offseason. “We’ve trained fire department personnel to be rescue swimmers and to enter the water and make a swimming rescue,” Arbin said. “We train them and then retrain them every year.” The Beach Patrol happened to be in town setting up for the busy Memorial Day weekend and were able to send additional help. “Ocean City Communications, because they knew we were there setting up, they called us on the radio and said, ‘you have swimmers in distress,’ and so they dispatched some of our own personnel. The fire department rescue swimmers are very capable – but it’s not what they do all the time whereas each individual in the Beach Patrol literally makes hundreds of rescues over their career.” Arbin said the four members of the OCFD who entered the water on Sunday See THREE Page 35

Members of the Ocean City Fire Department receive water rescue training provided by the Ocean City Beach Patrol. Three vacationing swimmers were rescued in the Ocean near 20th street by trained OCFD rescue swimmers and members of the Beach Patrol.

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Three swimmers rescued by beach patrol Continued from Page 33 had been trained by the Beach Patrol. The two members of the Beach Patrol who were dispatched were both lieutenants with more than 30 years of experience. Arbin cautioned untrained civilians against attempting rescues in the water. “That’s the other part of the story,” he said. “The two people that entered the water on Sunday were lucky. Very often when that happens the people that go into help often become victims. Even a small child can drown an adult – they’re not intending to do that, but their desire to be out of the water and to climb up a person can be deadly. “People really put themselves at risk and very often you will find that only did the victims drown, but so did the intended rescuers because they’re not trained,” Arbin said. Rip currents are the third-leading cause of weather-related death. “That’s pretty amazing when you think about it; most of the states in the United States can’t even have rip currents – they don’t have an ocean,” Arbin said. “So to be the third-leading cause of weather-related death says it’s a pretty serious thing.” About 95 percent of all Beach Patrol rescues – as many as 3,000 each summer – are due to rip currents. Both Waters and Arbin stressed the importance of the Ocean City Beach Patrol’s motto: “Keep your feet in the sand,

until the lifeguard’s in the stand.” “It can be difficult because the Beach Patrol are a part-time department,” Waters said. “Even though they are very dedicated and well-trained – some of them have been members for more than 40 years if you can believe it – we can’t stress enough how dangerous it can be to go into the water when a lifeguard isn’t on duty.” “The one message that I give out all the time is, ‘don’t swim when the Beach Patrol is not on duty,” Arbin said. “We’ve had parents three years in a row drown and die because they let their kids go swimming before or after hours. One year two little boys drowned their own mother 10 minutes before the Beach Patrol went on duty; another case a father and a daughter both drowned and another daughter had to have CPR because they went swimming at 6:30 at night.” A third death occurred when a father drowned trying to rescue his two sons in the ocean near the inlet. The Beach Patrol will be on duty from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day from Memorial Day until the Sunday of Sunfest weekend. “In every one of those cases, had they occurred between 10-to-5:30 we would have just seen them as routine rescues,” Arbin said. “It wouldn’t even be a story. But those are three years when someone was killed because they went swimming when weren’t on duty, they got pulled out in a rip current, and they drowned. Often times they’re even very good

swimmers.” Rip currents can move as fast as eight feet per second – faster than an Olympic swimmer. “Not understanding when they’re in one and how to get out of it can be potentially deadly,” Arbin said. “A rip current is very much like a treadmill – it’s water moving directly away from the shore, so if you try to swim straight in you’re trying to swim against the current that moving away from you. So you’re using energy – wearing yourself out – but you’re not making any progress toward shore. At that point you no longer have enough energy to keep your head above water. Once you slip below the water you suffocate and you drown.” Arbin said the solution is to remember three letters: R-I-P. “It’s a rip current, so ‘R’ stands for ‘relax,’” he said. “Don’t panic. Rip currents do not pull you under; people get the sense that it pulls them under because it pulls them out to deeper and deeper water. A rip current doesn’t pull you under, so if you don’t panic and you can tread water you’re fine. You can stay above water. “The ‘I’ is ‘I need help,’” Arbin continued. “Wave for help on the beach; if the Beach Patrol is on duty, we’re watching and we’ll make the rescue. Sometimes we just blow the whistle and point which direction to swim and they get themselves out of the rip current and we don’t even get wet.”

“P” stands for “Parallel.” “Rip currents are not very wide,” Arbin said. “They’re probably not any wider than a backyard pool is long and it’s a very narrow channel going out. So if you swim across it, once you get out of it there’s no current pulling you out and you can swim back to shore. “What happens to most people is, as soon as they feel the current their natural instinct – mine included – is to start swimming to shore,” Arbin continued. “Once you start swimming to shore you realizing that you can’t get to shore and all of the sudden the panic sets in – the person starts using all their energy and they drown. But if you realize what’s happening to you, you turn, you swim parallel to the beach and then work your way in and you’re fine.” Arbin said the three vacationing swimmers were lucky to escape the water with only minor injuries. “Someone called 911, the fire department dispatched rescue swimmers – who are there by design – and Communications knew enough that we were working to call us to go up and assist,” he said. “It all worked well for those people in the ocean, but dozens of times it doesn’t work out this way, and then we would be talking about three deaths in Ocean City.” The Ocean City Beach Patrol holds regular safety seminars as well as a junior Beach Patrol program for kids ages 10-17. For more information visit www.ococean.com/ocbp.

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Suicide growing problem locally, nationally

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) Suicide – especially in youth and military veterans – has increasingly become a problem in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control’s National Youth Risk Behavior Survey, suicide is the third-leading cause of death for Americans ages 10-24. The number of attempted youth suicides rose nearly 20 percent between 2009 and 2011, thoughts of suicide increased by 13 percent in that span, and young people who admitted to having mapped out a plan to take their own life rose 10 percent. A 2012 Department of Veterans Affairs study stated that more than 22 percent of suicides involved veterans. In 2010 an estimated 22 veterans died from suicide each day. Suicide rates in Worcester County continue to be higher than the state and national average. In a study dated 2012, the Worcester County Health Department found that the overall age-adjusted suicide rate in Worcester County was 10.4 per 100,000, as opposed to 8.7 for the state of Maryland. That makes suicide the fourth-leading cause of premature death in the county. The Causes: Areas in Maryland that tend to rank highest in terms of suicide rates include Alleghany, Calvert, Dorchester, Worcester, Washington and Queen Anne’s counties – areas that are considered

more rural than urban. “I wouldn’t suggest that per capita more people in Worcester County are mentally ill than in other parts of the country – that probably isn’t the case – but I would suggest that the stigma against seeking help for mental illness is much stronger in rural areas like Worcester County than it is in urban areas,” said Ronald Pilling, secretary/treasurer of the Worcester County Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Program. “Suicide is of course almost always the endgame for someone who is suffering from mental problems,” Pilling said. “Suicide rates are much higher down here become people in rural areas are more fiercely independent, they’re less likely to seek help for mental health, and it drags on and on until suicide becomes the only solution.” “Suicides are becoming more and more prevalent in all counties in Maryland,” said Jennifer LaMade, a program director at the Worcester County Health Department. “We seem to be hearing about them more and more.” LaMade was particularly concerned with the increasing rate of suicide in veterans. “We seem to have a very vulnerable population in the military and with veterans returning from combat,” LaMade said. “Most of them are suffering from PostTraumatic Stress Disorder. The depression that they have with that and the anxiety – I think they’ve seen some terrible things

and they think that not being there is better than reliving that. I also think that they have guilt – they’ve watched fellow soldiers and brothers die and they get into that thinking of ‘why am I still here?’ Many argue that the statistics in Worcester County are skewed because the population is inflated by outside tourism. “That has a bit of an impact,” said LaMade. “There are some people that go out on the beach and commit suicide. They do that because they don’t want their family members to find them at home – they’re trying to save their family members some of the pain.” LaMade remembers recent incidents involving a young person jumping from the Carousel Hotel in Ocean City, as well as an incident where a tourist committed suicide on the beach using a shotgun. “I think that happens, but I don’t think that explains our suicide rate completely,” she said. “I think there are Worcester County residents who are attempting and completing suicide, and we know that from Jesse Klump and we know that from the many people that I, personally, have worked with over the years. “I think the rates can go either way,” LaMade continued. “I think they can be under-reported or over-reported, and when we do have our rate I think the tendency in Worcester County is say, ‘that’s not our people, that’s our tourists.’ And that’s not really true – that is our people and we know these people, so we can’t write it off as, ‘it’s the tourists.’”

“Suicide rates are not based on visitations – the rate is measured by the number of completed suicides per 100,000 residents,” Pilling said. “This county has just over 50,000 residents. Those who appear in the summer don’t appear in that mix except that this is a destination.” The Solutions: The Worcester County Health Department is regularly called on to provide support in crisis. Stigma surrounding depression and thoughts of suicide, Pilling believes, is one of the largest problems facing people who are contemplating taking their own life. Social stigma – what society in general thinks about mental illness – and institutional stigma, which prevents insurance companies from providing the same level of financial aid that they would to people with physical illnesses, are both major issues. “That’s where we believe we start now,” Pilling continued. “It’s not that mental health care is not available on the Lower Eastern Shore – it most certainly is. Every health department does an amazing job with what little funds they have. That’s another part of stigma is that governments have happily set money aside for cancer research, for cancer prevention, for heart disease research and everything else – all sorts of physical illnesses – but they are much more reluctant to invest money in research for brain disorders.” “We try to teach people that mental health issues are normal – that they’re

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Local suicide numbers higher just like any other health problem,” said LaMade. “It’s not a choice; nobody would choose to be so depressed that they couldn’t get out of bed. People really need to know that. It’s not something that they caused, it’s not a personality deficit – it’s an illness and it can happen to anyone and it knows no cultural or social-economic limits. So, I try to convince them that it’s not a failing on their part.” Pilling hopes to educate people in order to recognize potential problems before they reach the point of being a life-or-death crisis. “That’s why we’re starting to talk before about an anti-stigma campaign,” Pilling said. “To me, that’s the more logical place to start. People who suffer – if we can get to them earlier before it’s a suicide crisis, their pain is relieved much earlier; much sooner.” The major function of the Worcester County Youth Suicide Awareness and

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Worcester County Health Department Program Director Jennifer LaMade teaches classes on Mental Health First Aid during Worcester County’s annual Public Health Conference, April 16. The program is designed to help participants to assist people who may be at-risk for suicide.

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Worcester emphasizing ‘Mental Health First’ Continued from Page 37 ever actually seeks care. And we’re just convinced that the reason is people are ashamed to go to the psychiatrist.” The Worcester County Health Department has partnered in pushing what LaMade calls “Mental First Aid.” “They are courses that teach about mental illness and then prepare the mental health first aider,” she said. “It’s kind of ‘emotional CPR,’ so it teaches people to know when someone is ill, to know when someone needs help, to recognize the signs of suicide, to be able to say to someone and intervene directly, to go ahead and say, ‘are you thinking about harming yourself or someone else?’ “Those are the kinds of questions that people don’t really like to ask.” LaMade continued. “What we tend to do is walk away, and Mental Health First Aid teaches people to actually give more at-

tention, more support and make sure that people get to professional help.” Certifications in mental health first aid, like CPR, are good for three years. “The evidence shows that people feel more confident in addressing mental health problems in people they know,” LaMade said. Following the Nov. 26 suicide of John Sterner at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea in Ocean City that led to the death of the church’s pastor, the faith-based community has also been targeted in awareness programs. “We’re trying to assist all those folks that work in the soup kitchens and do all their great work in outreach ministries to people who are vulnerable, to teach them what to do if someone is suffering with a mental health problem, knowing the signs and symptoms, and when to get help when someone is really in crisis,”

OC police to issue higher fines for public urination

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) The Ocean City Police Department is prepared for this Memorial Day weekend with new recruits and stiffer fines for that most heinous of party-fouls – public urination. Councilman and Police Commission Chair Doug Cymek told council this week and that the department had agreed to hike the penalty for public urination, a matter pushed by Councilman Brent Ashley after Dewey Beach did the same last year. “I think it’s a strong move and it sends a positive message that we’re concerned about quality of life in our town,” Ashley said. Fines for public urination have typically been $25, according to OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro, but would be raised to $100 per incident. City code already allows for fines of up to $500 for municipal infractions, City Solicitor Guy Ayres noted, and officers need only to be told by their command staff to start issuing larger tickets. Memorial Day will also be the first big weekend, as usual, for the city’s seasonal police force. The OCPD has hired a total of 99 officers for the 2014 summer, 37 of which are returning veterans from previous seasons, according to OCPD Public Affairs Specialist Lindsay O’Neal. Although they are only temporary, seasonal police are fully-sworn officers with full powers of arrest. The OCPD is the only agency in the state authorized to raise such a force. Dewey hiked its fines for public urination from $85 to $200 last November. Prior OCPD records indicate roughly 70 to 80 public urination or defecation citations are written each year.

LaMade said. “There’s not always a therapist or a social worker at a soup kitchen, but there are all these people that could recognize a problem and call someone and say, ‘this person needs help.’” How to Find Help: People in search of help can turn to places like the Life Crisis Center’s helpline at 410-749 HELP (4357) or www.lifecrisiscenter.org. The Worcester County Health Department’s Mental Health Program can be reached at 410-632-1100 or by visiting www.worcesterhealth.org/get-helpmenu/mental-health. The health department provides resources including individual therapy, medication management, psychiatry, psychiatric rehabilitation, treatment for co-occurring substance abuse problems and assertive community treatment. Additional resources can be found

through the Worcester County Network of Care by visiting www.worcester.md.networkofcare.org. The Worcester County Health Department is launching an anti-stigma campaign partnering with several other organizations on the lower Eastern Shore beginning on July 1 this year, and culminating in a conference in Ocean City on March 19 and 20, 2015. The Behavioral Health Department at Atlantic General Hospital (410-6413340) and Peninsula Regional Medical Center (410-543-7160) also offer programs. In case of extreme issues, patients may be referred to telemedicine programs at Johns Hopkins University and Sheppard Pratt. For information on the Worcester County Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Program visit www.choosetolivemaryland.org.

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By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) Gov. Martin O’Malley last Friday vetoed a bill that could have put on-land wind power on the chopping block in Maryland. House Bill 1168 would have delayed a proposed wind farm in the Lower Shore’s Somerset County. With Ocean City poised to become the site of the state’s first large-scale, offshore wind project over the next several years, the veto could portend a good omen for wind farm developers here. Great Bay Wind Energy Center is a proposed 150-megawatt, 25-turbine farm under development that could create construction jobs and help struggling farmers raise money for hosting the turbines on their land. However, developer Pioneer Green Energy’s project is situated on a site directly across the Chesapeake Bay from Patuxent River Naval Air Station, which houses sensitive radar equipment that could be compromised by the towering turbines. Though wind farm developers reached a compromise — turn off the turbines during test flights — the Maryland General Assembly during the final days of its recent session voted to delay all wind projects of a certain height within 46 miles of the Patuxent base until next summer. On Friday, O’Malley vetoed that vote. “If this moratorium were to take effect, it would send a chilling message to clean energy investors, developers, manufacturers, construction firms, engineers and sustainable businesses that the state can change the rules in the eleventh hour,� he wrote in a letter to General Assembly leaders. However, the Somerset project’s conundrum is two-fold, with proceeding wind farm development posing the potential to drive away private contractors and companies that

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Twelve Stephen Decatur outdoor track athletes will compete in the 3A state championship at Morgan State University, today and Saturday. Seahawks participating in the meet, from left, are Adam Kristick, Parker Harrington, Elizabeth Masters, Kayla Lorance, Meya Chilengi, Gary Frick, Scott Berry and Hannah Wilson. Missing from the photo is Jakhai Woodard, Evan Haas, Alison Alvarado and Kevin Herbert.

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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 23, 2014) Twelve Stephen Decatur outdoor track athletes will compete in the 3A state championship meet, today and Saturday at Morgan State University in Baltimore. The Seahawks advanced to the state competition after placing top four in their events during the 3A South Regional meet, May 15 and 17, at Westlake High School in Waldorf. “Regionals went really well. Twelve is the most we’ve had qualify in a while,” said Decatur Coach Jody Stigler. “This team has come a really long way. From where we began to where we are now, there’s been big improvement…They had to work hard to get results.” Stigler said a majority–about 8085 percent–of the Decatur athletes who participated in the regional meet recorded their best times or marks of the season. Decatur was the only 3A South

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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 23, 2014) The Stephen Decatur girls’ lacrosse team’s season came to an end with a 10-8 loss to the Oakdale Bears in the 3A-2A state semifinals last Saturday at Annapolis High School. Decatur Coach Bob Musitano said the Lady Seahawks were “sound asleep” at the start of the match as Oakdale scored four unanswered goals. Junior Blair Yesko tallied Decatur’s first goal about 11 minutes before halftime. After the goal, Musitano said the Seahawks “woke up.” Senior captain Layla Fowler cut the Bears’ lead to two, but the home team answered. Goals by juniors Payton VanKirk and Ally Beck brought the Seahawks to within one goal. Oakdale held a 54 advantage going into the halftime break. The Bears jumped ahead by two goals less than a minute into the second half. VanKirk scored twice and senior captain Erin Florek netted a shot to give Decatur a 7-6 lead with about 12 minutes remaining in the game. The Seahawks almost went up 8-6, but referees disallowed a goal, saying that the follow-through was in the goal crease, which Musitano said is legal. Oakdale tied it 7-7 then scored twice more to pull ahead 9-7 with just under seven minutes on the clock. VanKirk netted the Seahawks’ eighth goal with about six minutes left in the contest. The Bears gave themselves a twopoint cushion with about three minutes remaining. They held the ball in the final minutes to run down the clock. VanKirk was Decatur’s top producer with four goals. Fowler, Yesko (one assist), Florek and Beck each scored once. Junior Jillian Petito stopped six Oakdale shots. “We had two assists and they had three, which means it was all one-onones,” Musitano said. “We just couldn’t get a foothold.” The Seahawks were called for 40 fouls, according to Musitano’s scorebook, and the Bears were only penalized seven times for physical play. “Our girls were definitely on them and fouling them, but they were physical and they deserved about the same number,” Musitano said. “It was a tough game. It was a hard-fought See MUSITANO Page 42

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Seahawks eliminated in first round Despite early exit, Decatur tennis players ‘play hard’ against tough competition

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 23, 2014) Eight Stephen Decatur tennis players competed in the District VIII tournament, held May 13-14, in Cambridge. Unfortunately, all of the Seahawks were eliminated in the first round. Senior John Niedfeldt and junior Delaney Iacona represented Decatur in singles competition. Senior Zach Elmer and sophomore Logan Romberger took the court in boys’ doubles action, while seniors Ashley DePaul and Charlotte Petsche battled in girls’ competition. Chase Eslin and Valerie Petsche, both seniors, had the most success. The mixed doubles pair won the first set, 6-4, but lost the next two, 6-2 and 7-5. “We played OK. We were just outgunned,” said Decatur Boys’ Coach Steve Berquist. Added Girls’ Coach Jamie Greenwood, “We knew we were outmatched in most of our matches.” “We struggled this year in the conference because of our lack of experience and it showed at districts,”

Greenwood said. “The [Bayside Conference] North schools are so strong.” Greenwood said he was happy with the way the Seahawks performed. “They were the underdogs and they all went out there and played hard,” he said. The Lady Seahawks finished the season, 8-6. GreenCoach Greenwood wood said the year went about how he expected. He knew the girls would struggle against Worcester Prep, James M. Bennett and Parkside due to their lack of experience and graduating several of his topseeded players from 2013. Also, all 11 of the athletes on Greenwood’s roster compete in other sports Coach Berquist and tennis is not their main concentration. “The girls playing first and second singles played low singles and doubles last year and the girls playing doubles never played before,” Greenwood said. “But, those lower seeds came through in some matches for us this year.”

Greenwood will lose four of his top five players–DePaul, the Petsche twin and Annie James–to graduation, but he is pleased with the improvement the younger girls made this year. They will return in 2015 with a year experience under their belts. “The girls saw the improvement they made in two months and were excited,” Greenwood said. “I hope they work in the off-season to continue to improve. There are some girls in the middle school who are taking lessons now and hopefully they can help the team next year.” The Decatur boys’ team, which also had a number of players who lacked varsity match experienced, finished 8-6. Berquist will lose three of his top singles players–Niedfeldt, Elmer and Eslin–to graduation. Tate Socha will also graduate next week. “It would have been nice to beat Bennett or Parkside, but we beat all the teams we should have beat this year,” Berquist said. “We played to our ability.” Berquist said he is looking forward to next season as the underclassmen will step on the court with a year experience under their belts. “They plan to work in the off-season. Hopefully they come back ready to go,” he said.

Musitano says ‘14 ‘successful;’ Lady Seahawks go 14-3 Continued from Page 41 game by both teams. We fought all the way until the end.” Decatur advanced to the state semifinal game after trouncing the Calvert Cavaliers, 185, in the 3A-2A East Regional championship game last Wednesday in Berlin. The Seahawks finished the year, 14-3. Musitano said he Coach Musitano would call the season “successful.” “It was a very good season. We got to the state semifinals and I’m pleased with that. Now we’ve got to build on it for next year,” Musitano said. “Two years ago we lost a bunch of girls (to graduation) and we went 9-5. Last year we started building up (11-3 record) and this year we took off.” Six starters will graduate next week, but Musitano said there are talented players to step in and fill the vacant spots on the field. “We have a good group coming back and some surprises coming up (from the JV program),” Musitano said. “I think we’ll be as good next year as we were this year. I think we can repeat.”

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Wilson wins reg. pole vault, high jump titles Continued from Page 41 stick, a sophomore, vaulted 6 feet 6 inches to finish in second place. Junior Hannah Wilson vaulted 8 feet to win the girls’ event. She was also victorious in the high jump (4 feet 10 inches). Sophomore Alison Alvarado took fourth in the 3,200-meter race, completing the event in 13:02.89, her fastest time this year. Alvarado also ran a leg for the 3,200-meter relay team, which placed fourth. Joining her in the race, were sophomores Elizabeth

Masters and Kayla Lorance and junior Meya Chilengi. They crossed the finish line in 11:10.40. Stigler said all four girls ran their fastest times of the season. Junior Jakhai Woodard’s long jump of 20 feet 8 inches, his best Coach Stigler mark of the year, was good for second place in the event. Woodard finished sixth in the 200-meter dash,

but his time of 22.71 seconds was faster than the 22.9-second advancement standard so he will compete at states in the event. The 3,200-meter boys’ relay team of senior Kevin Herbert, junior Parker Harrington and sophomores Scott Berry and Gary Frick earned third place and recorded their best time of the season (8:52.16). The Decatur boys’ team scored 42 points to come in sixth place overall. Northern of Calvert County won the boys’ competition with 133 points. The Lady Seahawks tallied 50

points to finish in seventh place. Huntingtown took top honors in the girls’ competition with 139.5 points. On Monday, Stigler said this week the 12 state-bound athletes would work on fine-tuning, especially for the field events. The runners need to stay loose and avoid injury, he added. “Just working hard is the main thing,” Stigler said. “I’m not worried about placing. The goal is for them to get their best time or mark of the season. If they all do that, I’ll be happy.”

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Season ends for baseball team in reg. finals Decatur squad fights back from 5-0 deficit, ties score, but comes up short, 6-5

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 23, 2014) It’s one and done in the playoffs and the Stephen Decatur Seahawks fought hard last week, winning in extra innings twice, to stay in contention for regional and state baseball titles. Decatur, the top seed in Section I of the 3A South Region, edged out the James M. Bennett Clippers, 10-9, in a nine-inning, three-hour and 40minute battle on May 12, in Berlin, and two days later, the Seahawks topped the No. 3 Northeast Eagles of Anne Arundel in eight innings, 4-3, in the Section I finals. Last Wednesday’s victory in Berlin advanced Decatur to the regional finals where they met the La Plata Warriors, the top team in Section II, on Saturday, May 17. The game was originally slated to be played Friday, but it got rained out.

The visiting Warriors scored three runs in the first inning and two in the second to take a 5-0 lead. “They put the ball in play and we weren’t focused on defense and we made some errors,” said Decatur Coach Rich Ferro. “It was a perfect storm of lack of focus and hits, and that will kill you.” Down 5-0, Ferro said the Seahawks were upset, but they knew they were still in Coach Ferro the game. In the bottom of the third inning with the bases loaded, junior Justin Meekins doubled to cut La Plata’s lead to two. The Seahawks added another run in the inning and only trailed by one. After struggling early in the game, Ferro said junior pitcher Grant Donahue settled in and was solid on the mound in the third through sixth innings. Decatur evened the score at 5-all in the bottom of the fourth. “We were right there. I thought this

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Fifth annual bluefish tournament this wknd.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 23, 2014) Anglers will be searching for bluefish this weekend during the Ocean City Marlin Club’s fifth annual Memorial Day Bluefish Tournament. Registration for the 2014 competition begins at 6:30 p.m. today, Friday, at the Marlin Club on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. A captain’s meeting will follow at 8 p.m. Anglers do not have to be Marlin Club members to participate. Participants will fish one of two days, May 24 or 25. Anglers will have the option to fish inshore or offshore. Boat entry fee is $200, while fishing from the shore costs $50. A portion of the entry fee will again be donated to the Catherine & Charles Kratz Memorial Foundation and Scholarship Fund, which provides support, encouragement and a better life for veterans. Weigh-ins will take place at Sunset Marina on Saturday and Sunday from 3:30-6 p.m. Prize money will be awarded to anglers who hook the three heaviest bluefish. Added entry levels ranging in cost from $50-$250, are available. Participating in the additional calcuttas increase the prize money payout for top fish. Franky Pettolina, OCMC

Only one bluefish was brought to the Sunset Marina weigh station in West Ocean City during the Ocean City Marlin Club's fourth annual Memorial Day Bluefish Tournament last year. Angler Mike Levasseur caught a 1.2-pound bluefish aboard Kylee's World. The fish earned Levasseur and his team $6,345.

president and tournament co-director said there are “lots of bluefish in the bay [and] a fair showing out to the 20 fathom line.” “Right now, the weather conditions look great for the weekend,” he

said Tuesday. An awards banquet will take place Sunday from 6:30-9 p.m. at the club. Four tickets are included with each boat entry fee. One banquet ticket is included with each shore entry. The

cost for each additional banquet ticket is $15. Despite poor weather and fishing conditions, 17 boats entered the 2013 tournament. Initially, anglers had the option to fish one of two tournament days, but because of the unfavorable fishing conditions, a third day was added. All 17 boats headed offshore on the final day, Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. Only one brought a bluefish to the Sunset Marina weigh station in West Ocean City. “Fishing was well short of what we expected,” Pettolina, said after last year’s tournament. “Bluefish fishing was very slow in the ocean. It was very good in the bay, but everyone in the tournament went offshore.” Angler Mike Levasseur caught a 1.2-pound bluefish aboard Kylee’s World, earning him and his team $6,345. Approximately $2,000 was presented to the Catherine & Charles Kratz Memorial Foundation and Scholarship Fund last year. Since 2010, the OCMC has donated more than $8,800 to the foundation. For more information, call 410213-1613. To learn more about the Catherine & Charles Kratz Memorial Foundation and Scholarship Fund, visit www.kratzmemorialfoundation.com.

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New May dates for Ocean City Shark Tournament set

PAYNE HONORED Worcester Prep senior Lucas Payne was honored by US Lacrosse with the Bob Scott Award, which recognizes a player who goes above and beyond in service to his team, his school, and his community. Qualifications for the award include being a senior player of outstanding character, being in good academic standing in school, and taking a leadership role in guiding teammates toward good sportsmanship and fair play. Payne, an outstanding student and athlete at Worcester Prep, will enter Washington & Lee University in the fall.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 23, 2014) Ocean City Shark Tournament directors have made several changes this year to simplify the event and make it more affordable for participants. “We wanted to streamline the tournament and keep it basic,” said Mark Sampson, one of the tournament’s directors. “So far everything we’ve heard (from anglers) has been positive.” One major alteration was the tournament dates. In the early years, the tournament was held in mid-July. It was then moved to the last week in June, and in the mid-90s the tournament was held in mid-June, Father’s Day weekend, and it has remained that time period until this year. The 2014 competition is scheduled for May 29-31. “We’ve been kicking around the idea to move it…In recent years, (mako) action has been earlier in the season,” Sampson said. “Moving the tournament earlier, there is less distraction of other species. Tuna fishing has been strong mid-June and we lost participation because people want to go tuna fishing.” Tournament organizers met with some long-time participants to discuss the event and how it could be improved. Thus, some structural changes have been implemented for the 34th annual Ocean City Shark Tournament. The entry fee has been reduced from $650 to $575. The main categories this year are mako, open (blue shark and thresher) and release. Prize money will be awarded to first- and second-place finishers in each category. Size requirement for mako and blue sharks is 6 feet total length and 4.5 feet for threshers (fork length). The bluefish category was removed as a main division. Added entry level calcuttas are available for mako, open and release categories. Payout will be 60-40 in each division for first and second place. The cost for entry levels is $200, $500 and $1,000. There is an optional bluefish added entry level. The cost to enter is $150. Winner takes all. Final registration for the 34th annual tournament will be from 5-9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28 at the Ocean City Fishing Center in West Ocean City. The cost is $575 per team for up to four anglers. Two additional anglers can be added at $50 per angler, for a total crew of six. A one-day charter boat team registration is available for $325 for up to six anglers. Sampson said makos, blues and some threshers are in the area and a number have been caught in the past few weeks. “The water is conducive to sharks,” he said. Anglers will fish two of three days, Thursday through Saturday, May 2931. Weigh-ins will take place at the

Ocean City Fishing Center from 3:307 p.m. Most of the activity is typically between 4:30 and 7 p.m. Spectators are invited to watch the weigh-ins. Sampson aims to make the weighins educational, teaching those in attendance about the different shark species. Children are invited to sit front row to get an up-close look at the fish being weighed. Each year, Ocean City Shark Tournament organizers strive to provide the best event possible, but not at the expense of sharks. A small number of sharks are brought to the scale annually and those that are weighed are most often “contender fish.” Sampson stresses the importance of conservation and reminds participants of the leader board sizes each day of the tournaments. In 2013, for the second consecutive year, weather and poor fishing conditions played a factor in a low turnout of participants for the Ocean City Shark Tournament. Fourteen boats registered to compete in the 2013 tournament. Teams were originally scheduled to go out two of three days, Thursday through Saturday, June 13-15, but because of poor weather conditions forecasted, tournament organizers added Sunday, June 16, as a fishing day. Crowds gathered at the fishing center dock each day in the hopes of seeing sharks being weighed, but none were brought to the scale. The only fish that was weighed was a bluefish. Wayne Gast landed a 12.9-pounder while fishing on No Limits. The crew took home $1,540 for the catch. A total of 27 sharks were released last year: six mako, nine sandbar or dusky, three spinner, four hammerhead, three tiger and two blue sharks. The Intimidator crew released three hammerheads, five makos, one tiger and one sandbar shark. The team earned 38 points to win the release division. The group was awarded a total of $10,840. The Double Eagle team finished in second place with 16 points for releasing six sandbar/dusky sharks and one mako. The crew received $1,920. The anglers fishing on Still Searching cut one mako, one blue shark, one sandbar/dusky and two tiger sharks loose. The team racked up 15 points, good for third place and $4,790. Fifteen-year-old Charles Dewitt released a spinner and mako aboard Restless Lady to take top honors in the junior angler division. He won $500. Still Searching junior angler, 9year-old Mason Howell, released a tiger shark and 10-year-old Noah Morris threw back a mako while fishing on Intimidator. Howell was presented with $250 and Morris earned a trophy. For more information, visit www.ocsharktournament.com, email ocsharktournament@gmail.com or call 410-213-2442. Search “Ocean City Shark Tournament” on Facebook.

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WC Developmental Center hosts golf tourney Organization provides services and opportunities for adults with disabilities (May 23, 2014) After a long, cold winter, it’s time to shake off the rust and pick up the golf clubs again and participate in the Worcester County Developmental Center’s eighth an-

nual golf tournament at the Ocean City Golf Club on Monday, June 16. WCDC provides employment opportunities, residential services, day habilitation training and communitybased supports to adults who live with a disability in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties. WCDC provides quality services that enables its clients to be productive

Wor. County Humane Society presents inaugural golf event (May 23, 2014) The first Worcester County Humane Society Golf Tournament, “Pars for Paws,” will take place, Thursday, June 5, at Eagles Landing Golf Course with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Entry fee is $120 per player and includes a box lunch, an event T shirt and a gathering with hors d’oeuvre at Harborside restaurant in West Ocean City. All money raised will go to the care of the animals at the Worcester County Humane Society. Players, donations and sponsors are needed to make this event a success.

and contributing members of the community. Registration will open at 12:30 p.m. and a deluxe buffet lunch will be prepared and served by the clients of WCDC. Play kicks off with a shot gun start at 1:30 p.m. After the round, there will be an awards ceremony and hors d’oeuvres prepared and served by the clients of WCDC. All golfers will receive a door prize and goody bag. WCDC is looking for golfers and sponsors to partner with the organi-

The humane society is looking for individuals and businesses who would like to make a monetary donation or donate raffle prizes. “By having generous sponsors, the money raised at the event goes directly for the care of our animals instead of paying for the event,” said Sandy Summers, “Pars for Paws” chairwoman. For more information, call Summers at 443-235-5647. For a player registration or a donor/sponsor form, e-mail sanz24@aol.com, subject: “SEND ME THE WCHS GOLF FORMS.”

zation as it strives to help its clients achieve economic and social independence. To sponsor, golf or donate a prize contact Cecil Tull at 443-783-3604 or Jack Ferry at 410-632-2382, ext. 117 or e-mail ferry@wcdcservices.org. WCDC is a member of the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, the Berlin, Ocean City, Ocean Pines and Snow Hill Chambers of Commerce and the Berlin branch of BNI. For information about the WCDC programs, call 410-632-2382.

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held on Wednesday, May 28 at 6 p.m., at Northside Park. Anyone interested should call Recreation Supervisor, Kim Kinsey at 410-250-0125.

Volleyball Ocean City Recreation and Parks’ summer adult Beach Volleyball League play will again be on Mondays from 6-8 p.m., beginning June 16 and ending Aug. 11. It is open to men and women 18 years and older. Both practice and games are held at the Third Street beach volleyball courts. Each team requires a minimum of four players. The cost is anticipated to be approximately $250 per team, See SPORTS BRIEFS Page 48

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Frisbee Golf Course opens at John Walter Smith Park (May 23, 2014) Worcester County Recreation & Parks announces the opening of the Frisbee Golf Course at John Walter Smith Park in Snow Hill. This nine-hole course is located behind the main parking area just past the basketball courts and is routed through the existing naturalized area. Total par for the course is 33, which includes a variation of holes with a mixture of par 3, 4, and 5s. The total distance of the course from the two different tees measure 2,778 feet from the forward tees and 3,285 feet from the back tees. The course also features two sets of tees to accommodate a variety of skill levels. The project was funded by a Department of Natural Resources Program

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enue in West Ocean City. The class will run from 1:30-3 p.m. Parents should bring children early to register. Snacks and refreshment will be provided.

Volleyball clinic Worcester County Recreation & Parks has partnered with Justin Turco, head womens’ volleyball coach at Salisbury University, to offer three youth volleyball clinics. The clinics will take place on Wednesdays, May 28, June 4, and June 18 from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill. The clinics are open to 8th through 12th graders at a cost of $15 per person per clinic, or $35 for all three clinics. For more information about WCRP volleyball programs, contact Aaron Sweet at 410-632-2144 ext. 106 or e-mail asweet@co.worcester.md.us.

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

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Now Hiring Customer Service Representatives. Apply today in person at Telescope Pictures. 209 16th St. Bayside. Organization and data entry skills preferred.

10132 Old Ocean City Blvd. Berlin, MD Now accepting applications for:

Five Guys Burgers

Ocean City, MD Now Hiring Y/R & P/T for

All Positions Including Management

PT & FT Delivery Drivers Hourly pay + bonus + tips

Apply within 64th Street location

Call 410-641-3434

Fenwick Island, 10 minutes from MD/DE line Seasonal

Lifeguards • Head Lifeguard Great Pay at a beautiful resort location! Starting pay is $11/hour. 302.436.3550, x1

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Come Join Our Winning Team!

Morning Line Cooks

Experienced Morning Line Cooks are needed for immediate FT/PT positions. At least one year’s experience is a must. Enjoy a great working environment and receive top compensation, commensurate with skill level and experience.

Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the front desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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

Distribution Center Team Member – Retail Line Processor South Moon Under is currently seeking Part-time Retail Line Processors, Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 4 pm as needed and some Saturdays. This position is currently located in our Berlin, MD location, but will be moving to Salisbury on or about the fall, 2014. Responsibilities: Retail Line Processors are responsible for ticketing, sensoring and stripping merchandise. Qualifications required: - High school diploma or GED - Attention to detail - Strong work ethic - Ability to lift and carry at least 30 pounds - Extensive standing and walking during the work shift - Assisting in handling daily deliveries - Team player - Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Our Warehouse Processors enjoy: - Competitive pay - Career advancement opportunities For immediate consideration, please forward a cover letter and resume to mberterman@southmoonunder.com or stop into 619 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, MD to complete an application. Please, no phone calls. The above information outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. No Visa Sponsorship available for this position. South Moon Under is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a diverse workplace.

HELP WANTED

Now Hiring Beach Stand Operators! J1 visa students welcome! Apply in person daily at noon at the Telescope Pictures building 209 16th St. 410-713-9220

Seasonal and or YR Stylist/ Barber with following needed @ Hair Shack, 28th Street, OC. Call 410-289-5007.

NOW HIRING!!

Afternoon Production Supervisor ($13-$15)

Apply online at: dunkindonutjobs@gmail.com

HELP WANTED

American Legion Post #166 HIRING PT Experienced Bartender. TAM certified. Must be able to work Sunday shift & be flexible on other days. Stop in Post for application. 24th & Philadelphia Ave., 410-289-3166 Front Desk Clerk-F/T, experienced pref., will train. Apply in person. Maridel Motel, 101 42nd Street, Ocean City, MD 410-289-7665 Tutti Fruitti 11701 Coastal Hwy., OC

Hiring All Positions

Including Management Applications @ TFyogurt.com Email applications to TFyogurt@live.com

The Village at Bear Trap Dunes (Ocean View, DE, 8 miles from the MD/DE line) is actively seeking full-time, summer LIFEGUARDS. All lifeguard candidates must be able to work holiday weekends including Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day weekends. Valid lifeguarding and first aid/CPR certification required.

302.537.6371 Lance Kerr, Pavilion Mgr. or Christine Kinsey, Asst. Mgr. Vantage Resort Realty is looking for conscientious, detailoriented Property Inspectors to inspect properties that we manage after each guest has checked out to ensure it is in proper condition. Saturdays only, ideal for teachers! Please apply at: RecruitingVTG@planwithtan.com or call 800.223.0088 x.2167

Bayside Resort Golf Club is now hiring. Great pay at a Beautiful Resort Location! EXECUTIVE CHEF • RESTAURANT SUPERVISOR • HOSTESS DISHWASHER • PREP COOK • LINE COOK • SERVER BUSSER • SNACK BAR ATTENDANT

Please call or apply in person at The Cove Bar & Grille just 10 minutes from MD/DE line

31806 Lakeview Drive; Selbyville, DE 19975 302.436.3200

HELP WANTED

“Experienced Cleaners” needed for part time work in Ocean City. Must have vehicle and valid drivers license. Please call 410-202-2887.

Phillips Crab House - Pastry Chef - Part-time, seasonal position. Please call 410-2896821 to schedule an interview.

The Princess Royale Hotel & Conference Center Located at 91st St. Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD

HELP WANTED

Nite Club Taxi is hiring F/T & P/T Drivers. Earn up to $1000/wk. Call Michael 443373-1319.

Tired of Dishwashing or Flipping Burgers? Make 2X the money and be a part of the party. Work outfront selling fun photos, entertaining thousands daily. Call Weso @ Almost Famous Photography 443-783-1154 Seasonal, 20-24 hours/wk Clerical Position-Good phone & organizational skills. Weekends a must! Forward resume to fred@paradiseoc.com or call 410-250-1111

Pino’s Pizza

HELP WANTED

- PM Line Cook - 3rd Shift Housekeeping - Bartenders - FT/YR General Maintenance - YR Housekeepers - Bellmen/Valet - Front Desk/ Reservations Clerk

81st Bayside Help Wanted Now Busiest little pizza shop in town. - Delivery Drivers $5/hr. + great tips - Counter/phones $7.65/hr. + counter tips - Cooks $7.65/hr. Day shift 10:30am4:30pm, dinner shift 4:30pm-10:30pm, or latenite shift 10:30pm-4:30am

Fax resumes to 410-723-0207 or e-mail them to hrasst@princessroyale.com. You may also complete an online application at www.princessbayside.com and click Employment.

Stop in @ 81st Street Plaza between 5pm-10pm to fill out an application/contact info and availability, etc. J-1 kids welcome too! www.Facebook.com/ JimmyHofman.

Come Join Our Winning Team!

Hotel Front Desk & Night Audit

We are looking for experienced hotel front desk clerks and night auditors. Ability to manage multiple properties a must. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Email resume to: jobs@carouselhotel.com or come in and complete an application at the front desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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

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

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

Employment Opportunities:

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

Year Round, Full/Part Time: Reservations, Housekeeping Supervisor, Banquet Servers, Housekeeping Housestaff, Bartender Seasonal: Bartender, Security Guard, Lifeguard, Gift Shop Attendant, Grill Cook, PM Line Cook, Carver

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

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MAY 23, 2014

HELP WANTED

Hiring F/T & P/T Professional Sales Reps Motivated individuals wanted for rapidly expanding business. Training available, paid travel, with a high income earning potential. Manager positions available for experienced individuals. Please call 443-3731319. HOTELS AT FAGER’S ISLAND The Lighthouse, The Edge, Ocean City, MD. Position available part time & full time: Housekeeping Houseman Positions. Please apply in person Monday thru Thursday between the hours of 10 am and 3 pm at The Lighthouse Club Hotel, 56th Street Bayside, Ocean City, MD. Positive Attitude, Good Grooming, and Good Work Ethic required. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!

Upscale Salon looking for P/T Massage Therapist, PT Esthetician & Full or PT Hair Stylist. For confidential interview call Laurie 410-2082576.

Professional Painters

wanted full-time for the next 4-6 weeks. - $600/week. Bonus at the end of the job. Must have experience. Must be extremely neat. 410-289-7873

Now Hiring for All Positions

Apply within at our 125th Street location. LOCAL MODELS WANTED for South Moon Under Female applicants must be at least 5’7” size 0-2. Male applicants must be at least 6’0” size 32-34 waist. Please contact models@southmoonunder.com and include name, at least one full length photo, height and sizes.

HELP WANTED for Italian Deli and Pizza Making In Lewes, Rehoboth and Ocean City Locations. Experience preferred. Hiring full and part time. Seasonal or Year Round. Call 410-213-5230 Please leave a message Touch of Italy is a full service restaurant

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

HELP WANTED

Housekeeper & Inspector Job Fair 5/30, 3pm. Email delawarehousekeeping@ wynvr.com or call 302-541-8833 for appointment/directions. Saturdays only. Inspectors start at $15; Housekeepers average $170-$250. ResortQuest, 5.6 miles over MD/DE line.

Seasonal Lifeguards for Marina Pool. Full and Part Time positions available. Apply in person Sunset Marina Harbor Master Office, 12911 Sunset Ave., Ocean City, MD 21842 or email office@ocsunsetmarina.com.

Now Hiring YR, F/T Housekeepers-Apply in Person-Club Ocean Villas II, 105 120th Street, Ocean City, MD Salon By The Bay in WOC is looking for PT or FT Hair Stylist & Nail Tech. Great pay, great hours. Please call 443664-2205.

Courtyard by Marriott

2 15th Street Ocean City, MD 21842 Now accepting applications for the following positions: Seasonal, F/T Housekeeper with possible YR. Looking for qualified candidates that have previous hotel experience. Stop by the front desk to complete an application. No phone calls. All candidates must go through a satisfactory background check.

The Farmers Bank of Willards

is looking for two part-time teller positions at the West OC and Talbot Street bank locations.Professional and service orientated individuals. Please send resume to 12641 Ocean Gateway, OC, MD 21842 or call Celeste Dove at 410-213-2983. Application cut off is 5/28/14. “Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer”

The Route 50 Diner is now hiring for the 2014 summer season! We are hiring servers, pool bar bartenders, cooks and a dishwasher. Applications are available at the Francis Scott Key front desk, 12806 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD or you may email your resume to Meghan at mlee@fskfamily.com. Please, no phone calls.

Avon has “Infinite Opportunities”

Work F/T or P/T, set your own hours, and make up to 50% commission. To become a Representative or to order product call Christine @ 443-880-8397 or online at www.christines beautyshop.com

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HELP WANTED

PGN Crabhouse, 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Help Wanted. Servers & Kitchen Help. Apply Within.

Francis Scott Key located in West Ocean City is hiring for a Part-Time Security Guard. References required with Background check. Shift runs Mid June-August 30th Tues. & Wed. nights 10pm-4am. Applications available at the Front Desk or email hbrunning@fskfamily.com Hiring Year Round Exp. Cook & Exp. Servers for Italian/American Restaurant. Apply in person Alex’s Italian Restaurant, Rt. 50, West Ocean City. PT Banquet Houseman, PT Servers, PT Security & Housekeeping/Houseman Please apply in person at Dunes Manor Hotel 2800 Baltimore Ave. Ocean City, MD 410-289-1100

NOW HIRING!!

Overnight Production Crew ($8.00-$9.00) Apply online at: delmarvadd.com

101 North 1st Street & The Boardwalk, Ocean City, MD

Hiring Immediately:

Maintenance Technician

Full-Time Seasonal Position Must Have Vehicle Must be Able to Work On-Call and Weekend Shifts Previous Hotel/Condo Experience Preferred Applicants may apply in person Noon-4pm, or online at realhospitalitygroup.com

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For only $495 Deadline is Wednesday of the week prior to publication. Call 410-723-6397 for more information

RENTALS

Seasonal, Unfurnished, Two Bedroom beautiful apartment on the third floor on Elm Street. Wood throughout and large sundeck. Laundry onsite and parking on premises. Close to mall and beach. No smoking/pets. Utilities not included. $6500/season. Contact John 410-726-0075 or Shirley 410-213-1847 Y/R 3BR/1BA Home in Bishopville/Selbyville area. No smoking/pets. $850/mo. Call Howard Martin Realty 410352-5555.

Y/R or Summer Seasonal2BR/2BA Oceanblock, 42nd St., southern exposure. No smoking/pets. Credit req. Owner/Broker 443-540-0016 N. Ocean Pines - 3BR/2BA Home, CAC/Heat, DW, W/D + new deck overlooks golf course. No smoking/pets. 541-731-7871 or 410-4190605

RENTALS

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SEASONAL RENTAL SLEEPS 6 - Beautiful 2 bdrm, 1 bath. 5/15 to 9/15. $12,000 + elec/cable. 3 units available. One with W/D, 2 without at $11,850/season. Contact holtzpropertymanagement@ gmail.com Rent to Own - Charming Salisbury, 3BR/1.5BA, 2story Home w/basement. Freshly painted/remodeled. W/D, deck, FP, attic storage w/cedar closest and garage. 240-620-3040 Y/R Rentals - Berlin & Willards Only! Rentals Avail. Now. Bunting Realty, Inc. 410-641-3313

Seasonal Bayside Condos2BR/2BA, Newly remodeled. W/D, fully furn., sleeps up to 6. May 15th-Sept. 6th, $10,000 & 12,000 + elec. + sec. 410-603-6120 or mbjcproperties@gmail.com

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

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BUSINESS SERVICES Drive traffic to your business and reach 4.1 million readers with just one phone call & one bill. See your business ad in 104 newspapers in Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia for just $495.00 per ad placement. The value of newspapers advertising HAS NEVER BEEN STRONGER … call 1-855-721-6332 x 6 today to place your ad before 4.1 million readers. Email Wanda Smith @ wsmith@mddcpress.com or visit our website at www.mddcpress.com. MOUNTAIN PROPERTY FREE 19 FT SEARAY POWER BOAT & TRAILER w/ purchase of beautifully wooded, level lake access parcel at spectacular mountain lake. Includes boat slip and marina membership, too! Walk to golf, skiing and lake! All for only $99,900. It’s the best mountain land bargain in America. Limited time offer. Excellent financing. Call now 877-888-7581, x278

RENTALS

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ROOMMATES

North OC near 118th St. Seeking adult female. Master BR w/private bath & deck overlooking canal. Utilities incl. $700/mo. + deposit. 410-603-5110

Professional Female to Rent Room - Private bath, nice home in S. Ocean Pines, full/house privileges. $450/ mo. + utils + sec. dep. 443415-6226

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

2BR/2BA Mobile - 10 min. to the beach. Next to County Boat ramp. $22,000/CASH. Ground rent-$400/mo. includes water, sewer, trash & taxes. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

FORECLOSURE SALE Below Market Foreclosure!!

Ocean Block, 41st, Surf Watch. Spacious 3BR/2BA featuring 1283 sq. ft. of living space. Fireplace, pool, 2 assigned parking spaces, elevated 1st floor unit. This property is priced as an assignment of the banks contract at $317K. Last listed @ $369K!!!!!! Don’t miss this one. Agents protected. Visit our Web site at www.mdhomesellers.com for pics and other foreclosure opportunities in Md. Call Jim Sapia, 443-745-6905 or email jamessapia1@gmail.com. MD licensed RE agent.

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READY TO BUILD - Cleared 1/2 acre lot, 10 minutes from OC. No city taxes. Perked. $75,000 Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL

20x40 WOC, Shared Garage. Your space 20x20. $200/mo., utils. included. Call John 410-390-2115. Boardwalk Store For Rent Great Deal! 2 yr. lease. $20,000 1st year, $40,000 2nd year. Set up for restaurant. Call 443-783-5177.

Ocean Pines Office Space for Sale - Ideal location with good traffic flow. PPF Realty. Call John 410-208-3500.

Ocean Pines Office - Lease Purchase or Rent. Approx. 900 sq. ft. Ideal location for business exposure. Call for details 410-603-7373.

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

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

7800 Coastal Hwy. Ocean City, MD Prime corner midtown location. Large lit signage w/marquise. 1st and 2nd floor suites, approx. 1500 sq. ft. $1650 - $1850/mo. plus util., no CAM

410-726-8891

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COMMERCIAL

WOC Office Space Great for professional i.e. Real Estate, Law Firm, Medical Herring Creek Prof. Ctr. 1000 Sq. Ft. $1,000/mo. negotiable 443497-0514 Two Units Available Rt. 50 in West Ocean City 1800 sq. ft. Office/Retail Space 1728 sq. ft. Office/Retail Space 1574 sq. ft. Office/Retail Space 2211 sq. ft. Office/Retail Space 1500 sq. ft. Warehouse Space in Bishopville Call 443-497-4200

SERVICES SERVICES

Massage Therapy - Specializes in Deep Tissue, Swedish, Myo Fascial. North-Gate, Ocean Pines. Tammy Sue Hersey, LMT. Call for appointment today 717-8583552. Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service. 410-352-5555

FOR SALE FOR SALE

Nordic Track Treadmill with many options & Red & White Houndstooth Upholstered Chair. Call with best offer for each item! 410-250-4539

FURNITURE

YARD SALE

“Glen Riddle Community Yard Sale” Berlin across from WalMart on Rt. 50. Sat., May 24th, 7am-10am. Call 410213-1554

Huge Yard Sale, May 24th, 7am-2pm. Tools, sewing supplies, antiques and furniture. 36500 Hudson Road, Roxanna, DE Sat., May 24th, 8am-12 noon. Goldeneye Court in OP, Wood Duck I. Southgate. Miscellaneous items and more!

FLEA MARKET FLEA MARKET

Flea Market sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary at Swann Keys Community Center (off Rt. 54, Selbyville) on May 24th, 8am-1pm.

Annual Flea Market Assateague Point (Rt. 611) 8552 Stephen Decatur Hwy. Sat., May 24th, 8am-11am. Off road parking provided.

FURNITURE

FURNITURE FOR SALE

Oak Dining Room - Thomasville, 6 chairs, server, china closet, table with leaf and pads, excellent condition. $2,000. 443-966-0841

JUMPIN’ JACK FLASH

FURNITURE WAREHOUSE -- NEW AND USED Pick-Up & Delivery Available

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

Needed: Part-Time Dishwasher 9-3 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Call 410-213-4700.

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REC. VEHICLE

2008 Jay Feather, 25ft. Travel Trailer - Slide out, AM/FM Stereo, CD, TV, Electric Awning, Electric Jack, Queen Bed, Upgraded Cabinets, Hardly used, Like New! $15,000 410-352-3465

BOATS/PWC BOATS/PWC

99 Four Winns Boat - 4.3L Volvo-Pinta Eng. In OP. Garage kept, little used for last 5 yrs. $6500. 410-2082851 between 5pm-8pm. 2005 Triumph-19’ Fish & Ski. 115 Yamaha, Bimini Top w/full Enclosure, Bow Cover, EZ Load Trailer. Low Hours. Air Dock included. $15,000. 410-352-3465

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DONATIONS DONATIONS

Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Please contact Gary at 410-726-1051 for more information.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 122 NEWPORT BAY DR., UNIT #3 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Sarah Abdulla, dated March 23, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4897, folio 98 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 JUNE 6, 2014 AT 1:30 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. 3 in the “Timberloft Townhouse Condominium”, Tax ID #10-314836 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 $28,000 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 33978. 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-5/22/3t _________________________________ Buonassissi, Henning & Lash, P.C. 1861 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 300 Reston, Virginia 20190 (703) 796-1341

TRUSTEE’S SALE 6092 Worcester Highway Snow Hill, MD 21863 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated December 21, 2009 and recorded January 5, 2010 in Liber SVH 5410, folio 413, among the Worcester County land records, the undersigned Substitute Trustees, any of whom may act, will offer for sale at public auction on June 2, 2014, at 2:41 PM, at the front of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, the following property: ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforementioned Deed of Trust. TAX ID: 02-005840 The property and improvements will be sold in “as is” physical condition without warranty of any kind and subject to all conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder’s deposit of $15,500.00 by cashier’s/certified check required at time of sale except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss on purchaser from date and

time of auction. The balance of the purchase price together with interest thereon at 4.625% per annum from date of sale to receipt of purchase price by Trustees must be paid by cashier’s check within 10 days after final ratification of sale. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. All real estate taxes and other public charges and/or assessments to be adjusted as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. If applicable, any condominium and/or homeowners association dues and assessments that may become due after the date of sale shall be purchaser’s responsibility. Purchaser shall pay all transfer, documentary and recording taxes/fees and all other settlement costs. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit will be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses and attorney’s fees of both sales. If Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a forbearance, repayment or other agreement was entered into or the loan was reinstated or paid off; in any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. (80444) Richard A. Lash, Barry K. Bedford, David A. Rosen, Leonard W. Harrington, Jr., Robert E. Kelly, Pooya Tavakol and Ramsey Saleeby, Substitute Trustees Auctioneers: Alex Cooper Auctioneers 908 York Road Towson, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-5/15/3t _________________________________ 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 5740 EVERGREEN TERR. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated November 10, 2009 and recorded in Liber 5394, Folio 477 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $137,464.00 and an original interest rate of 5.00000% 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 JUNE 10, 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 $14,000 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.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 14301 LIGHT HOUSE AVE., UNIT #103 A/R/T/A 14301 LIGHTHOUSE AVE., UNIT #103 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated September 26, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4547, Folio 237 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $258,948.00 and an original interest rate of 1.61% 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 JUNE 10, 2014 AT 4:03 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. 103 in the Wanmar Villas II 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 $15,000 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 governmen-

tal 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-5/22/3t _________________________________ Buonassissi, Henning & Lash, P.C. 1861 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 300 Reston, Virginia 20190 (703) 796-1341

TRUSTEE’S SALE 100 Berwyck Circle Pocomoke City, MD 21851 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated July 22, 2005 and recorded July 29, 2005 in Liber SVH 4493, folio 694, among the Worcester County land records, the undersigned Substitute Trustees, any of whom may act, will offer for sale at public auction on June 2, 2014, at 2:43 PM, at the front of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, the following property: ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforementioned Deed of Trust. TAX ID: 01-030272 The property and improvements will be sold in “as is” physical condition without warranty of any kind and subject to all conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder’s deposit of $12,500.00 by cashier’s/certified check required at time of sale except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss on purchaser from date and time of auction. The balance of the

purchase price together with interest thereon at 2.625% per annum from date of sale to receipt of purchase price by Trustees must be paid by cashier’s check within 10 days after final ratification of sale. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. All real estate taxes and other public charges and/or assessments to be adjusted as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. If applicable, any condominium and/or homeowners association dues and assessments that may become due after the date of sale shall be purchaser’s responsibility. Purchaser shall pay all transfer, documentary and recording taxes/fees and all other settlement costs. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit will be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses and attorney’s fees of both sales. If Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a forbearance, repayment or other agreement was entered into or the loan was reinstated or paid off; in any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. (80457) Richard A. Lash, Barry K. Bedford, David A. Rosen, Leonard W. Harrington, Jr., Robert E. Kelly, Pooya Tavakol and Ramsey Saleeby, Substitute Trustees Auctioneers: Alex Cooper Auctioneers 908 York Road Towson, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-5/15/3t _________________________________ 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 85 ABBYSHIRE LA. A/R/T/A 85 ABBYSHIRE RD. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated November 5, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4313, Folio 533 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $300,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.65% 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

JUNE 10, 2014 AT 4:09 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 $40,000 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, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within 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

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 14405 TUNNEL AVE., UNIT #111 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated September 26, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4549, Folio 263 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $258,948.00 and an original interest rate of 1.61% 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 JUNE 3, 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 described as Unit No. 111 in the “Lost Colony II 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 $15,000 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

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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-5/15/3t _________________________________ 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 9214 SCOTCH LA. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated November 5, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5171, Folio 386 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $375,000.00 and an original interest rate of 2.16% 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 JUNE 3, 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 $20,000 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.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 1201 ST. LOUIS AVE., UNIT #42 A/R/T/A 1219 ST. LOUIS AVE., UNIT #42 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated January 31, 2001 and recorded in Liber 2979, Folio 198 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $60,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.25000% 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 JUNE 3, 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 No. 42 in the “Royal Palm Townhouses” 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 $5,000 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 recorda-

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PUBLIC NOTICES tion, 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-5/15/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 8 CANAL SIDE MEWS WEST A/R/T/A 8 CANAL SIDE MEWS OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated November 29, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4842, Folio 423 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $560,000.00 and an original interest rate of 7.8750% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JUNE 3, 2014 AT 4:09 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit LUT-AX-8, in Phase 8, pursuant to a Condominium Regime established by and shown on a condominium plat entitled “Condominium Plat Phase 8, The Townhouse Condominium II At

Sunset Island” and more fully 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 $57,000 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-5/15/3t _________________________________

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 13908 NORTH OCEAN RD., UNIT #8A OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 22, 2007 and recorded in Liber 5045, Folio 370 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $247,500.00 and an original interest rate of 6.87500% 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 JUNE 3, 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 described as Unit 8A, Phase 1, SubPhase C, on plats and plans entitled “Tiburon I Condominium, Ocean City, Worcester Co. Maryland, SubPhase C” 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 $30,000 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. Pur-

chaser 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-5/15/3t _________________________________ 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 1412 SNOW HILL RD. STOCKTON, MD 21864 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated April 24, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4692, Folio 284 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $100,000.00 and an original interest rate of 8.75000% 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 JUNE 3, 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 $10,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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-5/15/3t _________________________________

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 7 143RD ST. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated June 28, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4958, Folio 480 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $600,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.125% 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 JUNE 3, 2014 AT 4:18 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 $73,000 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-5/15/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

FORECLOSURE SALE 4000 COASTAL HIGHWAY, #310 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Statement of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to an Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland in Case No. 23-C-14-0424, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in front of the condominium building located at 4000 Coastal Highway, #310, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, on FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014 AT 10:00 AM ALL that property lying and being situated in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, designated and distinguished as Unit No. 310 in the "OCEAN POINT CONDOMINIUM - NUMBER TWO", together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and ByLaws, dated April 8, 1983, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber W.C.L. No. 867, folio 245, et seq., and pursuant also to the plats described in said Declaration, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Plat Book W.C.L. No. 77, folio 71, et seq. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, with no warranties or guarantees. The

Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in a cashier=s or bank check, with the balance to be paid in cash at time of settlement. 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. The undersigned reserves the right to waive the deposit requirements as to the purchaser representing the interest of the party secured by the Statement of Lien. Real property taxes, wastewater charges, and condominium dues will be adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All costs of conveyancing, including transfer and recordation taxes, shall be paid by the purchaser. The purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property. Purchaser agrees to pay to the Seller an Attorney’s fee of $250.00 for review of any motion which may be filed with the Court to substitute a purchaser herein. In the event the undersigned is unable to convey marketable title, the sale will be null and void and the purchaser’s sole remedy will be the return of the deposit without interest. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-5/8/3t _________________________________ 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 11 SLOOP LA. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated August 11, 2005 and recorded in Liber 5434, Folio 7 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $280,000.00 and an original interest rate of 7.17000% 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 JUNE 3, 2014 AT 4:21 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situ-

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PUBLIC NOTICES ated 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 $45,000 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-5/15/3t _________________________________

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 120 ROBIN HOOD TRAIL A/R/T/A 120 ROBINHOOD TRAIL OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated April 29, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4427, Folio 220 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $150,500.00 and an original interest rate of 6.750% 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 JUNE 3, 2014 AT 4:24 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 $14,000 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-5/15/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

FORECLOSURE SALE 7601 COASTAL HIGHWAY, #407 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Statement of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to an Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland in Case No. 23-C-12-1378, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in front of the condominium building located at 7601 Coastal Highway, #407, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, on FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014 AT 9:00 AM ALL that property lying and being situate in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, more particularly designated and distinguished as Unit No. 407 in the “Coral Seas Condominium”, together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and By-Laws, dated June 23, 2005, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber S.V.H. No. 4466, folio 91, et seq., and pursuant to the Condominium Plats recorded therewith in Plat Book S.V.H. No. 200, folio 2, et seq. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, with no warranties or guarantees, and will be sold subject to 1) a Deed of Trust

recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Liber No. 4829, folio 166, said Deed of Trust having had an original principal balance of $343,900.00 on November 30, 2006, and 2) a Deed of Trust recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Liber No. 4829, folio 191, said Deed of Trust having had an original principal balance of $42,950.00 on November 30, 2006. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in a cashier=s or bank check, with the balance to be paid in cash at time of settlement. 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. The undersigned reserves the right to waive the deposit requirements as to the purchaser representing the interest of the party secured by the Statement of Lien. Real property taxes, wastewater charges, and condominium dues will be adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All costs of conveyancing, including transfer and recordation taxes, shall be paid by the purchaser. The purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property. Purchaser agrees to pay to the Seller an Attorney’s fee of $250.00 for review of any motion which may be filed with the Court to substitute a purchaser herein. In the event the undersigned is unable to convey marketable title, the sale will be null and void and the purchaser’s sole remedy will be the return of the deposit without interest. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-5/8/3t _________________________________ 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 12011 SUN FLOWER CT. BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Darryl R. Greer and Patricia A. Greer, dated April 5, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4075, folio 336 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on MAY 23, 2014 AT 1:50 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Tax ID #05-012945 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 $52,000 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 de-

faulting 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 32949. 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-5/8/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 THE WAVES COUNCIL OF OWNERS, INC. c/o Paradise Properties, Inc. 12505 Coastal Hwy, Suite 11 Ocean City, MD 21842 Plaintiff v. ROBERT C. BRUCHEY CECELIA LEE BRUCHEY et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-14-0311

NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 30th day of April, 2014, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these pceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 2nd day of June, 2014 provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 26th day of May, 2014. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Price Timeshare Wk 33, #203 $50.00 Wk 37, #203 $50.00 Wk 20, #204 $50.00 Wk 22, #204 $75.00 Wk 23, #204 $50.00 Wk 24, #204 $50.00 Wk 25, #204 $75.00 Wk 37, #204 $50.00 Wk 20, #205 $50.00 Wk 22, #205 $75.00 Wk 37, #205 $50.00 Wk 24, #206 $50.00 Wk 35, #207 $50.00 Wk 37, #207 $50.00 Wk 25, #301 $75.00 Wk 23, #303 $50.00 Wk 36, #304 $50.00 Wk 27, #305 $50.00 Wk 34, #305 $50.00 Wk 37, #307 $50.00 Wk 20, #403 $50.00 Wk 38, #403 $50.00 Stephen V. Hales Clerk True Copy Test: STEPHEN V. HALES Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland

OCD-5/8/3t _________________________________ 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. ROBERT H. BUNTING AKA ROBERT H. BUNTING, JR. DEBORAH L. BUNTING 3819 Nassawango Hills Drive Snow Hill, MD 21863 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001606

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 28th 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 3819 Nassawango Hills Drive, Snow Hill, MD 21863, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 2nd day of June, 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 26th day of May, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $78,000.00. 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-5/8/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 THE WAVES COUNCIL OF OWNERS, INC. c/o Paradise Properties, Inc. 12505 Coastal Hwy, Suite 11 Ocean City, MD 21842 Plaintiff v. C AND S RESORT GETAWAY, LLC et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-14-0312

NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 30th day of April, 2014, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these pceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 2nd day of June, 2014 provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in

Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 26th day of May, 2014. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Timeshare Price Wk 19, #201 $50.00 Wk 39, #202 $50.00 Wk 18, #203 $50.00 Wk 19, #203 $50.00 Wk 27, #203 $50.00 Wk 40, #203 $50.00 Wk 41, #203 $50.00 Wk 19, #204 $50.00 Wk 39, #204 $50.00 Wk 18, #205 $50.00 Wk 18, #206 $50.00 Wk 41, #206 $50.00 Wk 39, #301 $50.00 Wk 19, #302 $50.00 Wk 41, #302 $50.00 Wk 39, #303 $50.00 Wk 17, #304 $50.00 Wk 21, #304 $75.00 Wk 38, #304 $75.00 Wk 40, #304 $50.00 Wk 19, #305 $50.00 Wk 32, #307 $75.00 Wk 41, #307 $50.00 Wk 40, #403 $50.00 Stephen V. Hales Clerk True Copy Test: STEPHEN V. HALES Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland OCD-5/8/3t _________________________________ 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. MARK FLOUNLACKER AKA MARK PATRICK FLOUNLACKER JENNIFER FLOUNLACKER AKA JENNIFER SUZANNE FLOUNLACKER 313B Bay Street Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001739

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 29th 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 313B Bay 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 2nd day of June, 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 26th day of May, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $102,021.80. Stephen V. Hales Clerk, Circuit Court for

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PUBLIC NOTICES Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-5/8/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 THE WAVES COUNCIL OF OWNERS, INC. c/o Paradise Properties, Inc. 12505 Coastal Hwy, Suite 11 Ocean City, MD 21842 Plaintiff v. DEREK M.A. ALEXANDER TRYPHAENA T. ALEXANDER et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-14-0313

NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 30th day of April, 2014, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these pceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 2nd day of June, 2014 provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 26th day of May, 2014. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Timeshare Price Wk 1, #201 $50.00 Wk 8, #201 $50.00 Wk 9, #201 $50.00 Wk 13, #201 $50.00 Wk 14, #201 $50.00 Wk 15, #201 $50.00 Wk 47, #201 $50.00 Wk 52, #201 $50.00 Wk 5, #202 $50.00 Wk 10, #202 $50.00 Wk 13, #202 $50.00 Wk 49, #202 $50.00 Wk 50, #202 $50.00 Wk 52, #202 $50.00 Wk 43, #401 $50.00 Wk 46, #401 $50.00 Wk 48, #401 $50.00 Wk 49, #401 $50.00 Wk 42, #403 $50.00 Wk 43, #403 $50.00 Wk 44, #403 $50.00 Wk 1, #404 $50.00 Wk 16, #404 $50.00 Wk 50, #404 $50.00 Stephen V. Hales Clerk True Copy Test: STEPHEN V. HALES Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland OCD-5/8/3t _________________________________

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JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 THE WAVES COUNCIL OF OWNERS, INC. c/o Paradise Properties, Inc. 12505 Coastal Hwy, Suite 11 Ocean City, MD 21842 Plaintiff v. JOHN E. ALSTON et al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-14-0314

NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 30th day of April, 2014, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these pceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 2nd day of June, 2014 provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 26th day of May, 2014. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Timeshare Price Wk 5, #203 $50.00 Wk 6, #203 $50.00 Wk 8, #203 $50.00 Wk 9, #203 $50.00 Wk 11, #203 $50.00 Wk 15, #203 $50.00 Wk 43, #203 $50.00 Wk 45, #203 $50.00 Wk 46, #203 $50.00 Wk 51, #203 $50.00 Wk 2, #204 $50.00 Wk 7, #204 $50.00 Wk 10, #204 $50.00 Wk 15, #204 $50.00 Wk 14, #204 $50.00 Wk 42, #204 $50.00 Wk 43, #204 $50.00 Wk 49, #204 $50.00 Wk 51, #204 $50.00 Wk 43, #205 $50.00 Wk 50, #205 $50.00 Wk 51, #205 $50.00 Wk 42, #307 $50.00 Wk 48, #307 $50.00 Wk 51, #307 $50.00 Stephen V. Hales Clerk True Copy Test: STEPHEN V. HALES Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland OCD-5/8/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH ST. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15568 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF AGNES ELIZABETH HARDY Notice is given that Alexander J. Hardy Jr., 1759 Castle Rock Road,

Frederick, MD 21701, was on April 29, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Agnes Elizabeth Hardy who died on July 16, 2008, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 29th day of 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. Alexander J. Hardy 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: May 08, 2014 OCD-5/8/3t _________________________________ BRIAN A. CAVANAUGH ESQ. ATTORNEY AT LAW 25 SHIPPING PLACE BALTIMORE, MD 21222

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15570 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA ELAINE SWANSON Notice is given that Charles James Sailer, 4144 India Ave., Baltimore, MD 21236, was on April 30, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Patricia Elaine Swanson who died on November 4, 2013, 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 30th 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. Charles James Sailer 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: May 08, 2014 OCD-5/8/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, Ill Kenneth Savitz 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Todd Pivec Olivia R. Pivec 12 41st Street #103 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001563

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 2nd day of May, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 12 41st Street #103, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 2nd day of June, 2014, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 26th day of May, 2014. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $249,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court

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PUBLIC NOTICES Worcester County MD True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-5/8/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, Ill Kenneth Savitz 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Moshe Efergan Malka Efergan 159 Seafarer Lane Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001702

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 2nd day of May, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 159 Seafarer Lane, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 2nd day of June, 2014, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 26th day of May, 2014. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $141,000.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-5/8/3t _________________________________ TOWN OF BERLIN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING May 27, 2014 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT The Town of Berlin will conduct a Public Hearing to obtain the views of citizens on community, economic development, and housing needs to be considered for submission of an application to the Maryland Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). Citizens will have the opportunity to discuss proposed projects and to provide input on other needs to be considered. The hearing will be held at the Mayor and Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD 21811 at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Citizens will be furnished with information including but not limited to: * the amount of CDBG funds available for State Fiscal Year 2015;

* the range of activities that may be undertaken with CDBG funds; and * the proposed projects under consideration by the Town of Berlin. The Maryland Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a federally sponsored program designed to assist governments with activities directed toward neighborhood and housing revitalization, economic development, and improved community facilities and services. It is administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development in close cooperation with the Department of Business and Economic Development. The Maryland CDBG Program reflects the State’s economic and community development priorities and provides public funds for activities which meet one of the following national objectives, in accordance with the federal Housing Community Development Act of 1974, as amended: 1. benefit low and moderate income persons and households; 2. aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; 3. meet other community development needs of an urgent nature, or that are an immediate threat to community health and welfare. Efforts will be made to accommodate the disabled and non-English speaking residents with 7 days’ advance notice to Mary Bohlen, 410641-4314. Wm. Gee Williams, Mayor OCD-5/15/2t _________________________________ 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. DONALD I. MORGAN MARY C. MORGAN 3714 Nassawango Hills Drive Snow Hill, MD 21863 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001707

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 6th day of May, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 3714 Nassawango Hills Drive, Snow Hill, MD 21863, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 9th day of June, 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 2nd day of June, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $185,101.97. 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-5/15/3t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: ANTHONY DANNY SQUILLACI ESTATE NO. 15576

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Lou Mazzulli, Jr. of Hospital Support Services, Inc., 1020 Stiles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 for judicial probate for the appointment of a Special Administrator. A hearing will be held at Worcester County Court House, Court Room 4, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on May 27, 2014 at 10:15 a.m. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: May 15, 2014 OCD-5/15/2t _________________________________ 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. ROBERT J. ROEBUCK 800 Walnut Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001551

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 7th day of May, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 800 Walnut Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 9th day of June, 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 2nd day of June, 2014.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $68,000.00. 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-5/15/3t _________________________________ 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. JOHN KESKULA SHARON KESKULA 12609 Wight Street, Unit #104 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001732

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 7th day of May, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 12609 Wight Street, Unit #104, 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 9th day of June, 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 2nd day of June, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $306,000.00. 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-5/15/3t _________________________________ 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. ANTOINETTE E. NEY AKA ANTOINETTE HELEN NEY 47 Quarter Staff Place Berlin ARTA Ocean Pines, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C13001708

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 7th

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PUBLIC NOTICES day of May, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 47 Quarter Staff Place, Berlin ARTA Ocean Pines, 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 9th day of June, 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 2nd day of June, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $165,000.00. 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-5/15/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15567 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EDWARD CHARLES BELT Notice is given that Andrew M. Belt, 204 Courtland Ave., Towson, MD 21204, was on May 08, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Edward Charles Belt who died on March 28, 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 8th day of November, 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. Andrew M. Belt 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: May 15, 2014 OCD-5/15/3t _________________________________ Alba Law Group, P.A., Attorneys 11350 McCormick Road Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 Mark S. Devan, et al as Substituted Trustees VS. Mary S. Bloxom IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY CASE NO. 23-C-14-000282

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 9th day of June, 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 2nd day of June, 2014. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $245,000.00. 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-5/15/3t _________________________________

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. MING T. YEE CYNTHIA C. YEE 12305 Snug Harbor Road IRTA 12305 Snug Harbor Road, West Ocean City, MD 21842 Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-13-001205

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 12th day of May, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 12305 Snug Harbor Road, IRTA 12305 Snug Harbor Road, West Ocean City, MD 21842,

GUY R. AYRES III AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, STE. 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842

NOTICE OF TAX SALE OF PROPERTY IN THE TENTH ELECTION DISTRICT, SUB-DISTRICTS 101-109, WORCESTER COUNTY, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 8th day of May, 2014, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County that the sale of the property being described in the above-mentioned proceeding, known as 109 Morgan Run, Snow Hill, MD 21863, made and reported by Mark S. Devan, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, Melissa L. Cassell, Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 9th day of June, 2014, provided that a copy of this Notice be inserted in some newspaper in Worcester County once in each of three successive weeks on or before the 2nd day of June, 2014. The Report states the amount of sale to be $112,545.00. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court for Worcester County True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-5/15/3t _________________________________

ing this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM E. ESHAM, III, ATTORNEY OCD-5/15/2t _________________________________

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014 At 7:00 pm Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 5, Conditional Uses, a request has been filed under the provisions of Section 110-514, Uses permitted by Conditional Use in the LC-1, Local Commercial District, to amend and/or alter an existing Conditional Use permit (#13-16100001) to allow 1) bottling and canning to be added to the interior of the brewery section of the premises, and 2) to erect a silo on the exterior of the premises, approximately 10 feet in diameter and 31 feet in height. The site of the request is described as an unnumbered lot of the Isle of Wight Plat, further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway and on the south side of 56th Street, and known locally as 5509 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: HUGH CROPPER IV, ATTORNEY FOR OCEAN CITY BREWING COMPANY – (FILE #14-16100001) No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing. Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairman announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates. For further information concern-

Town of Ocean City, Maryland municipal taxes and assessments under levies of the tax years 2012/2013 and 2013/2014 on the properties hereinafter described being due and in arrears and unpaid; and in order to compel the payment of the same, together with interest thereon, Attorney and Advertising Fees of $215, and the costs of attending the proceeding, as provided by law, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as the City Manager and Collector of municipal taxes in the Tenth Election District, Worcester County, Ocean City, Maryland as provided by the Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland (Tax-Property Article Section 14-808 et seq. of the Annotated Code of Maryland), the undersigned City Manager and Collector of Taxes, will sell at public auction, at City Hall, 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland, on FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014 AT THE HOUR OF 10:00 A.M. the below described properties: Item 1 10-303958 and 11306348070 Described as Sandel Bay Condominium Unit 3, Assessed to Louis Allman, Assessed Value $121,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $874.63 Item 2 10-095751 and 9107-12520 Described as Bayside Keys Lot 97, Assessed to Rose N. Atwood, Assessed Value $259,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,549.34 Item 3 10-359597 and 10793155948 Described as Lost Colony VIII Condominium, Unit 272, Assessed to Radoslav Bachev and William Neely, Assessed Value $126,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,116.52 Item 4 10-045452 and 81411-4198 Described as Bayshore Condominium, Unit 57, Assessed to Freeman G. and Mary M. Bagnall, Assessed Value $103,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $920.70 Item 5 10-316693 and 51333-49730 Described as San Remo Condo-

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PUBLIC NOTICES minium, Unit 302 Building A, Assessed to Mary Lynne Barrett, Assessed Value $241,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,195.59 Item 6 10-305934 and 10865548388 Described as Key West Villas Condominium, Unit 305, Assessed to Phyllis H. Bennett, Assessed Value $74,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,203.24 Item 7 10-164370 and 91827-24262 Described as Sails II Condominium, Unit 204, Assessed to Richard Boothe, Assessed Value $209,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,047.24 Item 8 10-267390 and 43813-41754 Described as Jockey Beach Club Condominium, Unit 360 B C P 3, Assessed to Joshua Bowen, III and Martha A. Bowen, Assessed Value $103,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,043.88 Item 9 10-387698 and 10606361103 Described as Harbor Sails II Condominium, Unit 2, Assessed to Geraldine Bushee, Assessed Value $191,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $3,740.75 Item 10 10-055652 and 6715-5858 Described as Bay Shore Estates, Lot 209B, Assessed to Joseph F. Calis, Assessed Value $335,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $761.75 Item 11 10-746752 and 10976772823 Described as Bahia Vista Condominium, Unit 405, Assessed to John C. and Ruby N. Celia, Assessed Value $327,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,245.80 Item 12 10-101328 and 2271513458 Described as Bimini Condominium, Unit 20, Assessed to Douglas Cheesman, Assessed Value $291,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,232.72 Item 13 10-119391 and 2477916624 Described as Atlantis Condominium Unit 106, Assessed to John P. Cinotti, Assessed Value $306,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,215.16 Item 14 10-337844 and 10880952244 Described as Club Ocean Villas II Condominium Unit 230 B C 21 P 25, Assessed to Joseph M. and Dorothy E. Connell, Assessed Value $142,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $924.73 Item 15 10-311233 and 11221549228 Described as Coastal Bay Condominium Unit 101, Assessed to Robert Lee Croft, Assessed Value $86,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $838.89 Item 16 10-144191 and 2893120916 Described as Fountainhead Tower Condominium Unit 1406, Assessed to Edward F. Daly, Assessed Value $319,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,191.58 Item 17 10-212227 and 6548332192 Described as Light House Village Condominium Unit 114 P 1, Assessed to William J. Daly, Assessed Value $130,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,046.13 Item 18 10-055563 and 16681-5844 Described as Gull Way Villas Condominium Unit 2101 S 1, Assessed to Gary W. Deems, Assessed Value $135,200, Wastewater, Interest and

Penalties Due $940.26 Item 19 10-147379 and 8747321448 Described as Carousel Center Condominium Unit T-1206, Assessed to Thomas R. and Deborah L. Dickson, Assessed Value $292,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,111.54 Item 21 10-291585 and 11615345978 Described as Raffles Condominium Unit 210 B B P 2, Assessed to John Doyle, Assessed Value $121,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $946.79 Item 23 10-131936 and 8547918830 Described as Lot 183A on the Plat of Caine Harbor Mile, Assessed to M. Lee and Mary P. Fertig, Assessed value $227,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,718.09 Item 24 10-742846 and 10579368337 Described as Sunset Pointe Condominium Unit 103, Assessed to Joseph A. Flicop, Assessed value $289,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,414.80 Item 25 10-135370 and 10946119314 Described as High Point Condominium Unit 10G, Assessed to Richard W. & Karen E. Franklin, Assessed Value $205,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $791.06 Item 26 10-061202 and 74581-6838 Described as Old Port Cove West Condominium Unit 8 B A P 1, Assessed to Roger Frazier, Assessed Value $160,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,042.66 Item 27 10-036194 and 980652594 Described as Virginian Condominium B Unit 22, Assessed to Dino B. Grasso, Assessed Value $73,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $738.17 Item 28 10-104092 and 7200357278 Described as Tahitian Sun Condominium Unit 201, Assessed to Stanley J & Katie Griffin, Assessed Value $192,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,147.11 Item 30 10-232260 and 6823735612 Described as Outrigger II Condominium Unit 332C, Assessed to Marie D. & Chassity Gue, Assessed Value $171,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,389.36 Item 31 10-285291 and 12457944938 Described as Plaza Condominium Unit 1510, Assessed to Mitchell Halem, M. Silverman Halem & Others, Assessed Value $357,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,055.92 Item 32 10-226821 and 3740534664 Described as Sunspot Condominium Unit 301, Assessed to Barbara J. Harmon, Assessed Value $217,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $872.56 Item 33 10-140498 and 7528920242 Described as Sea Watch Condominium Unit 205, Assessed to Antonios & Denise Heper, Assessed Value $284,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,172.26 Item 34 10-134684 and 7801719190 Described as High Point Condominium Unit 9 P H, Assessed to Antonios & Denise Heper, Assessed Value $304,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,261.88

Item 35 10-357659 and 5476755296 Described as Harbor Lights Condominium Unit 15 B B, Assessed to Bruce A. Holland, Assessed Value $151,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,089.20 Item 36 10-134560 and 2719319168 Described as High Point Condominium Unit 5 P H, Assessed to Margie C. Homburg, Assessed Value $304,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,452.60 Item 37 10-090504 and 8227511650 Described as Oceana Condominium Unit 706 B 2, Assessed to Andrew & Yvette Hudyma, Assessed Value $269,200 Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,111.54 Item 38 10-090172 and 8979111590 Described as Oceana Condominium Unit 708 B 2, Assessed to Yvette C. Hudyma, Assessed Value $288,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,111.54 Item 39 10-389984 and 9869561301 Described as Wild Dunes Condominium Unit 301, Assessed to Yvette C. Hudyma, Assessed Value $720,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,758.19 Item 40 10-136954 and 6251519600 Described as Irene Condominium Unit 1205, Assessed to Elizabeth L. Jaeckel, Assessed Value $290,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $991.22 Item 41 10-754518 and 11429373319 Described as Key Largo Condominium Unit 401, Assessed to Sirous M. Jafari & Martin G. Letren, Assessed Value $517,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $3,983.28 Item 42 10-223806 and 11788334126 Described as Sea Witch Condominium Unit 106 P 1, Assessed to Peter & Barbara Johnson, Assessed Value $200,570, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,593.86 Item 43 10-060494 and 1039996710 Described as Coral Sands Condominium Unit 1E & Âź of 1N, Assessed to Paul M. Kahn, Assessed Value $124,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,966.66 Item 45 10-214874 Described as Lot 126A Captains Quarters Road, Assessed to George & Artemis Karvounis, Assessed Value $233,700, Real Taxes, Interest and Penalties Due $6,495.82 Item 46 10-153832 and 9060322442 Described as Tides Edge Condominium Unit 104, Assessed to John F. & Sharon Keskula, Assessed Value $220,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,355.16 Item 47 10-113040 and 2365115480 Described as Pyramid Condominium Unit 19J , Assessed to Donald M. & Barbara J. Kincaid, Assessed Value $228,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,032.93 Item 48 10-131634 and 9236718788 Described as Watergate Condominium Unit 11, Assessed to Joseph R. & Janice E. Kostack, Assessed Value $182,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,111.54 Item 49 10-262704 and 64375-

40922 Described as Jamaica III Condominium Unit 205, Assessed to Roy S. & Revelina S. Kwan, Assessed Value $129,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,063.10 Item 50 10-210518 and 8661531904 Described as Nassau Village Townhouse Unit A-16 P 1, Assessed to Kenneth W. & Judith S. Lefebvre, Assessed Value $201,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,032.93 Item 51 10-212006 and 11222932152 Described as Nassau Village Condominium Unit B46 P 2, Assessed to Kenneth W. Lefebvre, Assessed Value $201,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,032.93 Item 52 10-754496 and 11428373317 Described as Key Largo Condominium Unit 303, Assessed to Martin G. Letren, Assessed Value $388,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,843.94 Item 53 10-274753 and 9243543084 Described as Teal Bay Condominium Unit 103 P 1, Assessed to Helen L. Lightle, Assessed Value $129,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,351.57 Item 54 10-078652 and 1028979694 Described as El-Rosa Condominium Unit 303, Assessed to Richard Maley and Richard and Jeffrey Martin, Assessed Value $270,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,237.49 Item 55 10-057973 and 17025-6280 Described as Golden Gate Condominium Apt. 4 S3, Assessed to Charles A. Martin and D. Gervais, Assessed Value $130,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $792.27 Item 56 10-094461 and 12702912330 Described as The Chateau Condominium Unit B202, Assessed to Patrick G. McCloskey, Assessed Value $159,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $915.56 Item 57 10-432278 and 10752967699 Described as Coral Seas Condominium Unit 302, Assessed to Kevin B. and Donna M. Merrill, Assessed Value $346,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,332.96 Item 59 10-117445 and 7523516278 Described as Century I Condominium Unit 1007, Assessed to Richard & Eleanor Minor, Assessed Value $270,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,822.74 Item 60 10-110009 and 3375-14928 Described as Lot 100 Caine Keys II, Assessed to Andrew Mitchell, Assessed Value $434,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,031.43 Item 61 10-056446 and 1191136000 Described as Gull Way Villas Condominium Unit 11203 S 3, Assessed to John & Holly Mueller, Assessed Value $434,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $799.25 Item 62 10-310571 and 10186349120 Described as Sun Gate Condominium Unit 106, Assessed to Cynthia A. Myers, Assessed Value $326,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,230.86 Item 63 10-272270 and 9570342634 Described as Sherwood Condominium Unit 3B, Assessed to William L. Neely, Assessed Value

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PUBLIC NOTICES $133,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,116.52 Item 66 10-078156 and 82851-9618 Described as Sea Mark Condominium Unit 2, Assessed to Kevin Michael O’Neil, Assessed Value $128,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,119.60 Item 67 10-750121 and 11169173113 Described as Parrot Bay B Condominium Unit 57, Assessed to Jeffrey Pearre and Jimmy Jobson, Assessed Value $97,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $710.41 Item 68 10-355745 and 11656955084 Described as Bay Watch II Condominium Unit 204 B A P1, Assessed to John H. Pflieger, Jr., Robert W. Eiden, Jr. and Mary H. Eiden, Assessed Value $292,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,409.15 Item 69 10-238382 and 8051336658 Described as Village Market Unit 11, Assessed to Piraeus Realty Corp., Assessed Value $209,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,142.54 Item 70 10-371325 and 11645759313 Described as Heron Harbour Sec 4 Condominium Lot 89, Assessed to Amy H. Rappaport, Glenn and L. Rosenthia Shoemaker, Assessed Value $485,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $665.05 Item 71 10-231094 and 9706135410 Described as Summer Palace Condominium Unit 17, Assessed to Karen L. Ryan, Assessed Value $132,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,144.11 Item 72 10-216281 and 10200332790 Described as Ocean Walk Condominium Unit 108 E B, Assessed to Karen L. Ryan, Assessed Value $171,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,503.96 Item 75 10-139465 and 8580120058 Described as High Point North Condominium Unit 6E, Assessed to Suzanne M. Sheredy, Assessed Value $229,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,127.33 Item 76 10-064074 and 1243497276 Described as Captains Quarter North 12 Condominium, Unit 12, Assessed to Karamjeet and Harbhajan Singh, Assessed Value $299,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,273.78 Item 77 10-127890 and 11395718166 Described as Capri Unit 601, Assessed to Anusha Sirithara, Assessed Value $238,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $989.65 Item 78 10-054664 and 1094495724 Described as A Place In The Sun Condominium Unit 308, Assessed to Franco D. Smiroldo, Assessed Value $144,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $793.04 Item 79 10-118891 and 10441916532 Described as Golden Sands Club Condominium Unit 608, Assessed to Wolfgang K. & Annetta M. Spreen, Assessed Value $192,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $871.16 Item 80 10-183685 and 6347727314 Described as Caine Woods, Lot 17 Blk 18 Sec 1D, Assessed to Edward A. Strong, Assessed Value $209,400, Wastewater, Interest and

Penalties Due $1,253.60 Item 81 10-266645 and 7097541626 Described as Club Ocean Villas II Condominium Unit 63 B A-6 P 4, Assessed to Victoria L. Tebo, Assessed Value $207,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,452.60 Item 82 10-047919 and 92297-4606 Described as Sunset Six Condominium Unit 5, Assessed to Eugene Turchetti, Assessed Value $99,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $951.19 Item 83 10-301920 and 8066547738 Described as La Mirage Condominium Unit 301, Assessed to Anna Maria Vasile Trustee, Assessed Value $271,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,034.41 Item 86 10-742889 and 10580168345 Described as Sunset Pointe Condominium Unit 201 PH 1, Assessed to Edward G. and Joane S. Wolpin, Assessed Value $316,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,555.22 Item 87 10-430852 and 11282966889 Described as The Garden Condominium Unit LUG BE 3 F PH 5, Assessed to Tessa Z. Woorman, Assessed Value $296,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,413.52 OCD-5/22/4t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Berlin will hold a public hearing on proposed Ordinance 2014-01, FY15 Budget at 7:00 p.m. on June 9, 2014, in the Mayor and Council Chambers, 10 William Street. The public is invited to attend and comment. A copy of the proposed FY-15 Budget is available for inspection in Town Hall, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. OCD-5/22/2t _________________________________ WORCESTER COUNTY SHORELINE COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 3-101 and 3-102 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Worcester County Shoreline Commission in the meeting room at the Ocean Pines Branch of the Worcester County Library, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, Maryland on Thursday, June 5, 2014. The Board members will convene at 1:30 p.m. to discuss administrative matters and may perform on-site viewing of all or some of the following cases. Thereafter, the members will reconvene at 2:00 p.m. at the library to hear the scheduled cases. MAJOR CONSTRUCTION MAJOR 1 Fisher Marine on behalf of Ocean Pines Association, Inc. - Request No. 2014-44 – Request to perform annual maintenance dredging at various locations within the community

for navigational access. Dredge spoil to be deposited at an approved onsite location. This project is located within the Ocean Pines Community, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcels 38, 41 & 15, Sections 1, 4 & 19, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 2 Ocean Pines Association, Inc. - Request No. 2014-45 – Request to replace an existing 38’ x 50’ boat ramp and install of a 5’ x 26’ concrete walkway, a 5’ x 20’ aluminum gangway, a 8’ x 30’ floating pier and a 6’ x 50’ perpendicular pier with a 6’ x 25’ “L” shaped platform not to exceed 47 feet channelward. This request also includes approximately 143 linear feet of vinyl bulkhead. The project is located on Beauchamp Road, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 10, Section 1, Lot A1, Ocean Pines Community – White Horse Park Boat Ramp, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 3 Coastal Compliance Solutions, LLC. on behalf of Robert and Virginia Holloway – Request No. 201446 – Request to conduct shoreline restoration activities along 340’ shoreline which includes sand backfill, marsh plantings and stone sills extending 29 feet channelward. This request also includes a 6’ x 8’ extension to the existing perpendicular pier, one boatlift on existing pilings, two PWC lifts and a 12’ x 20’ kayak launch area. This project is located at 3602 Figgs Landing Road, also known as Tax Map 73, Parcel 89, Lot 1, Second Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 4 Coastal Compliance Solutions, LLC on behalf of Donna West- Request No. 2014-47 – Request to conduct shoreline restoration activities along 340’ shoreline which includes sand backfill, marsh plantings and stone sills extending 29 feet channelward. This request also includes a 12’ x 20’ kayak launch area. This project is located at 3546 Figgs Landing Road, also known as Tax Map 73, Parcel 121, Second Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 5 Permit Ink, LLC for Ocean City Boatlifts and Marine Construction on behalf of Terence O’ Sullivan – Request No. 2014-48– Request to re-

move existing boatlift and jet ski lift and replace with a boatlift and double jet ski lift with associated pilings not to exceed 12 feet channelward. This project is located at 13480 Madison Avenue, also known as Tax Map 5, Parcel 1, Block 6, Lot 18, Glenn Acres Subdivision, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 6 Permit Ink, LLC on behalf of Cavan and Rebecca Kiprislis – Request No. 2014-49 – Request to install one boatlift and two PWC lifts with associated pilings not to exceed 20 feet channelward. This request also includes an After-The-Fact request for a 6’ x 28’ parallel dock. This project is located at 384 Ocean Parkway, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 41, Section 4, Lot 563, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. OCD-5/22/2t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: IRMA F. HAMMOND ESTATE NO. 15590

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Thomas Hall, 9825 Hammond Road, Bishopville, MD 21813-1245 for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at Worcester County Court House, Court Room 4, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 on 06/17/2014 at 10:15 a.m. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 05/22/2014

NOTICE TO MERCHANTS Have you forgotten to renew your State of Maryland business license? In order to avoid paying the mandatory penalty, please renew your license by May 30, 2014. Note: The office will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2014, in observance of Memorial Day under State law. Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland

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PUBLIC NOTICES OCD-5/22/2t _________________________________ 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. Bonnie F. Anderson and Allen E. Anderson Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C13001636

NOTICE ORDERED, this 13th day of May, 2014 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 908 Acorn Circle, Pocomoke, Maryland 21851 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 16th day of June, 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 9th day of June, 2014, next.

The report states the amount of sale to be $155,550.00. 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-5/22/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 15585 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GEORGE L. CLAYVILLE AKA: GEORGE LEE CLAYVILLE Notice is given that Judith Niblett Clayville, 6107 Whiton Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863, was on May 12, 2014 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of George L. Clayville who died on March 26, 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 12th day of November, 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. Judith Niblett Clayville 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: May 22, 2014 OCD-5/22/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Timothy Joseph Smith AKA T.J. Smith AKA Tim Smith AKA Timothy J. Smith AKA TJ Smith AKA T.J. Productions Signs & Designs AKA TJ Productions AKA Timothy Smith and Ileana Smith Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23-C-11-001328

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NOTICE ORDERED, this 15th day of May, 2014 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 7 Magnolia Place, 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 16th day of June, 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 9th day of June, 2014, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $161,000.00.

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-5/22/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Susan Esender Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C13000918

NOTICE ORDERED, this 15th day of May, 2014 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 110 Boston Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 16th day of June, 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 9th day of June, 2014, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $213,586.76. 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-5/22/3t _________________________________ Town of Berlin

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION June 4, 2014 – 5:30 PM Berlin Town Hall – Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Agenda Adoption 3. Approval of Minutes: April 2, 2014 4. Kem Waters-102 Artisans Way, Case # 6-4-14-5, change to a previously approved sign 5. Ernest Gerardi-119 N. Main St., Case # 6-4-14-6, retractable awnings on front of Tex Mex 6. Karen Prengamen-407 S. Main St., Case # 6-4-14-7, new roof 7. Comments from the Public 8. Comments from Staff 9. Comments from the Commissioners 10. Comments from the Chairman 11. Adjournment OCD-5/22/1t _________________________________

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Barn 34 opened on 34th Street in the former Christmas Spirit building May 8. It has been dishing up its famous breakfast menu, lunch and dinner since.

Barn 34 dishes up famous menu Lawsons take former Christmas shop, turn place into dining labor of love

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) With the Pirate’s Den’s renowned breakfast menu and the unique structure of the former Christmas Spirit building on 34th Street, Barn 34 is bringing a new dining experience to Ocean City. The aptly named restaurant on 34th Street features favorite breakfast dishes like Captain Crunch French Toast and Crabby Eggs from the Lawson family’s former Pirate’s Den, as well as a new lunch and dinner menu. “We saw something there and we went for it,” said Mike Lawson, who runs the restaurant with his wife Mary Anne and son Mike Jr. “We felt we could turn this into something special.” The Lawsons went to work overhauling the former Christmas shop after it closed at the end of 2013, he said. He enlisted the help of Johnny Collins, who built Seacrets, among other Ocean City establishments, to oversee the project and construction guru T.J. Carven. It was a labor of love as the old building had no plumbing and a glut of electric outlets that had to be gutted,

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Barn 34’s owners, from left, Mike Jr., Mike and Mary Anne Lawson opened their new restaurant on 34th Street May 8. With Mary Anne’s famous breakfast menu and Eastern Shore dishes including fresh seafood available for lunch and dinner, the restaurant has been busy since.

Lawson said. But he had a vision for the space, which included its picture windows overlooking Coastal Highway and the ping pong table on the second floor. Demolition began Jan. 2, with the restaurant’s soft opening May 8. Barn 34 has been serving breakfast since, based on Mary Anne’s well-loved menu served for almost two decades at

the Pirate’s Den. “My wife’s a phenomenal cook,” Lawson said. “Everybody knows her for her breakfasts.” The duo started their career in the service industry in 1985 as food and beverage managers at Castle in the Sand Hotel. They went on to build Coconuts, which the hotel took over after a decade. See BARN Page 68

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (May 23, 2014) Buyers and sellers are both feeling a change in the real estate atmosphere. But, with such a harsh winter slowing the market a bit, let’s take a look at the actual sales statistics. The yearto-date housing statistics for Worcester County are presented by data provided by the Coastal Association of REALTORS. The number of houses sold in Worcester County showed an increase over last year only in the month of April: April—153 units sold in 2013 vs. 162 units sold in 2014 representing a 5.9 percent increase; March—138 units sold in both 2013 and 2014; February—89 units sold in 2013 vs. 88 in 2014 representing a 1.1 percent decrease; and, January—80 units sold in 2013 vs. 73 in 2014 representing a 8.8 percent decrease. The average sales price was also not a consistent increase as some might think. During the months of February and March, the average sales price showed a decline over 2013 figures, but for the month of April, numbers were on the rebound and the figures showed a 2.7 percent increase in average sales price from the 2013 average of $251,378, to the 2014 average of $258,135. The number of pending units has mostly increased throughout 2014 in Worcester County. In April, there were 181 pending units in 2014 as compared to 195 in 2012. In March, there were 198 pending units in 2014 compared with 153 in 2013. In February, there were 133 pending units in 2014 vs. 129 in 2013. And, in January, there were 131 pending units in 2014 vs. 120 in 2013. MAR also reports on the months of inventory. The months of March and April showed a sharp decline in months of inventory over January and February. April ended with 11.6 months of inventory for Worcester County as compared to 22.6 and 19.5 months of inventory respectively for January and February. – Lauren Bunting is a licensed REALTOR®with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.

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Vantage to host ‘Houses of Hope’ Employees and owners rally to support several families impacted by breast cancer (May 23, 2014) During the week of May 31 to June 7, Vantage Resort Realty, a vacation rental management company in Ocean City, will host the resort’s first Little Pink Houses of Hope beach retreat, thanks to the donation of 12 properties by its vacation rental owners. Little Pink Houses of Hope is a non-profit organization that facilitates rest, recovery and reconnection for families affected by breast cancer through free, week-long vacations. While in Ocean City, families will get to spend quality time together, as well as with other families who’ve had similar experiences. Shared meals, fun activities and outings are also being planned to make it special and relaxing. The event couldn’t have been possible without the generosity of homeowners who gave up their properties (and a week’s rent) to become “Beach Angels� for the visiting

families. “We are so grateful to the owners – they are amazing. They are the ones who made it happen,� said Vantage Client Relations Coordinator Eliana Miteva, who felt compelled to organize the effort after seeing a Little Pink Houses of Hope yard sign in Fenwick Island, Del. last fall. Inspired by Miteva’s desire to help, Vantage management and staff quickly pledged their support, and the enthusiasm continued to spread. Within an hour of e-mailing the idea to Vantage property owners, Miteva began receiving responses from those who wanted to participate – many of whom had been affected by breast cancer in some way or simply wanted to give back. Owner Nancy Roes of Annapolis, actually donated not one, but all three, of her Belmont Towers properties that are located right on the Boardwalk. “We enjoy giving back to the community and helping those in need,� she said. “When Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K comes to the Boardwalk every April, I’m there. So,

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Lucky Surf Shop gets set to open

(May 23, 2014) What? Another surf shop? Yes, only this one is just a little bit different. Come check out Lucky Surf Shop during a ribbon cutting and grand opening event hosted by the business and the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce on Friday, May 23, inside the Gold Coast Mall on 115th Street near Candy Kitchen. The ribbon cutting will take place between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. with the grand opening festivities immediately following inside the shop until 5:30 p.m. There will be raffles for merchandise including a Sun Bum gift pack and an Answer Stand-up Bodyboard. There will also be giveaways, sale specials and meet-and-greets with local artist, Bonnie Preziosi, and local shaper and designer of the Answer Board, Chris Willy. Come join in the fun and check out brands featured in the shop, such as Local Motion, Body Glove, Maui & Sons, Cobian and Reflekt, and check out handshaped surfboards from Ricky Carroll for Local Motion, Dewey Weber, Soultree Surf and Degree 33.

Barn 34 prepares breakfast every day until well after 12 Continued from Page 66 Mike and Mary Anne then owned and operated the Pirate’s Den for almost 18 years until the Ocean Voyager Motel, which that housed the restaurant, was razed last summer to make way for the new La Quinta Inn & Suites now under construction. Barn 34 is just down the street from their former stomping grounds, dishing up breakfast every day until 2 p.m. It also serves lunch and a dinner menu featuring traditional Eastern Shore dishes with local seafood and produce. “It’s a good place to come and eat, but we also want it to be a place to come and have fun,� said Lawson, who plans on hosting live entertainment as well as wedding parties, the first of which has already been booked. In addition to its crew of local carpentry, electric and other experts, the

business launched thanks to a $265,000 VOLT loan, generated from 1.5 percent of all Maryland casino yearly proceeds. The loan helped refurbish the interior of the building, which features pieces salvaged from the old Pirate’s Den as well as upcycled barn wood in the open-floored second story of the building. “We’ve had a lot of support form the local business community,� Lawson said. Barn 34 opens at 7 a.m. for breakfast, which is served until 2 p.m. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner and will stay open for drinks after hours as the summer season progresses, Lawson said. Visit Barn 34 on Facebook at www.facebook.com/barn34oc or stop by the restaurant from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. to enjoy a meal.

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Fourth VOLT Small Business Loan awarded in Worcester Barn 34 used funds to renovate, remodel former Christmas Spirit Shop Worcester County Economic Development (WCED) officials announce the award of the fourth Video Lottery Terminal (VOLT) small business loan to the Lawson family, owners of Barn 34. Barn 34, located at 3400 Coastal Highway in Ocean City and on the web at www.facebook.com/barn34oc , is a full service restaurant and entertainment venue owned and operated by Mike, Mary Ann and Michael Lawson, formerly of The Pirates Galley. The $265,000 VOLT loan was used to renovate and remodel the former Christmas Spirit Shop building. “The Lawson’s have been able to complete work on the building just in time for the summer season, and we look forward to watching their business thrive at the new location,” WCED Director Bill Badger said. The check to Barn 34 represents the fourth VOLT Small Business Loan awarded by WCED in partnership with the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation, the State of Maryland’s designated fund manager. “The reality in Worcester County is most of the businesses may qualify based on the Maryland definition of a

Hampton Roads Bankshares to open WOC branch

(May 23, 2014) Hampton Roads Bankshares, Inc., the holding company for The Bank of Hampton Roads and Shore Bank, recently announced that Shore Bank will open its third branch on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in June. The branch will be located at 9748 Stephen Decatur Highway in West Ocean City. This expansion follows the opening of a loan production office in West Ocean City in 2012. “Our goal is for Shore to be the leading community bank serving Delaware, the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia. We could not be more pleased with the success of our LPO in West Ocean City, and this new branch reflects our continued commitment to and momentum in this market,” said Douglas J. Glenn, president and CEO of the company and chief executive officer of BHR. “This branch, and the strong team that will manage it, further demonstrates the power of our One Bank strategy rooted in local market knowledge, substantial industry expertise, and a commitment to listening to customers and understanding their needs.”

small business,” Badger said. To qualify for VOLT Small Business Loan funds, companies must employ fewer than 500 employees, and their annual revenues must average $35 million or less over three years. The loan funds are available to small, minority, and woman-owned businesses in the county. VOLT Small Business Loan funds are generated from 1.5 percent of all Maryland casino yearly proceeds, as required by Maryland law. Fifty percent of these funds must be used within a 10-mile radius of Maryland’s operating casinos, including Ocean Downs. For more information about the loan program, contact WCED at (410) 632-3112 or visit www.chooseworcester.org.

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OBITUARIES DOROTHY C. JOHN Berlin Dorothy C. John, 93, died at Gull Creek Senior Living Community in Berlin on Monday, May 12, 2014. Born in South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Baylus and Alice Turner Prince. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph John, Dorothy John and son Alan R. John. There are three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is survived by her sons, Douglass P. John and his wife, Rita of Lee’s Summit Mont., and Byron W. John of Grasonville, Md. Also surviving, is a sister, Freida Alexander. Mrs. John was a graduate of Berea College in Kentucky. Cremation followed her death. No formal services are planned at this time. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. DOROTHY E. MILLER BRAHIN Berlin Dorothy E. Miller Brahin, of Berlin, passed away on May 5, 2014. She was 90 years old. She was the beloved wife of John Paul Miller, and later, of Lewis R. Brahin, and the mother of Wayne F. Miller and John L. Miller, all of who preceded her in death. Dorothy is survived by her grandchildren, Dwayne P. Miller, Scott M. Miller, Christine R. LaPonzina and Teresa L. Michocki; 10 great-grandchildren, and her daughter-in-law, Sharon M. Miller. Arrangements were in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. The burial service will take place in Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at 10 a.m. JOHN F. GUNTOW, JR. Ocean City John F. Guntow, Jr., 74, of Ocean City and formerly of College Park, died Thursday, May 15, 2014 at his home. He was born in Richmond and was the son of the late John F. and Margaret Mary (Gallogly) Guntow Sr. John worked for C&P Telephone for 40 years and was a former member and Past Deputy Chief of the Branchville Volunteer Fire Co in College Park. He was a Gold Badge member and past chief of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Co. and was an honored member of the Maryland State Fireman’s Association Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judith A. Guntow of Ocean City; a daughter, Diana Sullivan and her husband, Wedge of Prince Frederick, Md.; a brother, James A. Guntow of Crofton; two sisters, Margaret “Peggy” Malloy of Hurlock and Elizabeth Burch of Colorado Springs, Col. and three grandchildren, Annie,

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Vets memorial to be dedicated (May 23, 2014) The Town of Ocean City will host the Huey Veterans Memorial dedication ceremony at the Ocean City Municipal Airport at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 26. Dedicated “In Honor of Those Who Served,” the memorial was created by the Town of Ocean City as a tribute to those veterans who served their country in times of armed conflict, past or present, especially those who made the supreme sacrifice. “The Huey Veterans Memorial is a constant reminder of times, friends, and loved ones, past and present, who

served to preserve those freedoms we so much enjoy but oftentimes take for granted,” said Tom Oneto, president of the Ocean City Aviation Association. “Each piece of military equipment has its own distinct characteristics and the Huey was no exception. Its distinct rotor sound generated a feeling of reassurance to ground troops and comforted the wounded.” The Huey has served every branch of the military, and a number of government agencies, over its 48-year operational life. When notified by the Army of its availability, the Ocean City

Mayor and City Council readily endorsed obtaining the historic aircraft to represent the town’s memorial to its veterans. Restored by the Ocean City Aviation Association (OCAA), the Huey now sits upon its cradle for all to see. The Huey Veterans Memorial dedication festivities will begin with the presentation of colors by the Civil Air Patrol’s (CAP) Salisbury Composite Squadron. Mayor Rick Meehan will then make the dedication and unveil its memorial plaque, followed by additional speakers with gratitude for the memorial’s construction.

Maggie and Addison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, John F. Guntow III in 2008 and Jeffrey M. Guntow in 2011 as well as his brother, William P. Guntow. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, May 20, at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City with Father Richard Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ocean City Volunteer Fire Co., P.O. Box 27, Ocean City, Md. 21842. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hastingsfuneralhome.net.

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Memorial Day events, from a parade to patriotic ceremonies and a laser light show, are planned in Ocean City, Ocean Pines and Berlin.

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By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) Kick off Memorial Day in Ocean City with patriotic ceremonies, a parade, concerts, arts and crafts shows and more all weekend long. Here are a few events going on in the resort and surrounding area tomorrow through Memorial Day, May 26: Ocean City • The 14th annual Spring Arts and Craft show hits the 40th Street convention center this Saturday and Sunday with approximately 55 vendors selling handmade jewelry, floral arrangements, candles, wood crafts, soaps, handbags, glassware and much more. Town Cats will bring its cats and kittens for adoption and the First State Marine Corp League will be on hand recruiting members and collecting funds for wounded warriors. Quilters by the Sea will raffle tickets

for a quilt and other handmade items. “The wide variety of craft exhibits will provide unique items that shoppers can’t find on the Boardwalk or at the mall,” said Janice Cropper, the show’s organizer. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 800-OC-OCEAN. • The Glenn Miller Orchestra will play swing-era hits and modern music with a twist on Saturday, May 24, from 6:30-11 p.m. at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street. The performance sponsored by the Worcester County Library will bring an 18-member ensemble to the center to deliver 1930s and 40’s swing music, including Glenn Miller originals such as “Moonlight Serenade,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo” and “In the Mood.” The group will also play modern pieces in its distinctive Miller style. “The Glenn Miller Orchestra is the ultimate swing band, and, unlike many other musical groups that come and go with the times, their music spans the generations,” Library Di-

rector Mark Thomas said in a release. The orchestra’s music has been featured on television and in movies since the 1930s, including the 2012 movie “Hyde Park on the Hudson.” “Because their songs receive such wide play, even those who don’t realize they are listening to Glenn Miller know his music,” Thomas said. The night begins with music from local favorites WWTunes at 6:30 p.m., followed by a live auction at 7:30 p.m. The orchestra takes the stage at 8 p.m. for the remainder of the show. There will be a cash bar, light fare and a silent auction for stays at local hotels including the Atlantic Hotel, the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel; golf packages; local artwork and jewelry. Those decked out in the best 1940s costumes will take home a prize. Tickets cost $45 per person or $425 for a table of 10 and can be purchased at any branch of the Worcester County Library or by calling 410-632-3970. Roundtrip transportation from the Ocean Pines Library is also available for $12.

All proceeds benefit the county library. • Ocean City’s Beach Light Spectacular, a free laser light show on the beach, returns this summer with special patriotic displays Saturday night at North Division Street. The show incorporates lasers, lights, video, music and special effects displayed on a five-story-tall beach ball. Normally slated every Sunday night at 9:30, 10 and 10:30 p.m., the Saturday showing will be a special event to celebrate Memorial Day. The show sponsored by the Ocean City Mayor and City Council and Tourism Advisory Board runs Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. For more information, visit www.ocbeachlights.com, call 410798-6304 or email infoevent@specialeventpro.com. • American Legion Post 166 and VFW Post 8296 will host a Memorial Day service at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 26 at Post 166 on 24th Street. Speakers from both organizations, their auxiliaries, the Ocean City Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter See MEMORIAL Page 74

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Memorial Day ceremonies in OP, OC, Berlin Continued from Page 73 1091, the Ocean City Elks and Lions clubs and the First State Detachment Marine Corps League will join with the Post 166 Color Guard and the Sons of the American Legion to deliver a Memorial Day message. There will be light refreshment at the ceremony, which is free and open to the public. Ocean Pines • Ocean Pines will host its annual Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial on Route 589

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Local veterans remember those who served with them By Josh Davis Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) As Memorial Day approaches, area veterans remember the brave men and women who served beside them in combat. Nebraska native Dick Tanner served with the First Marine Division in Vietnam. During his first tour he was an artilleryman who went into the country with a Self-Propelled 8inch Battery. He was promoted to Executive Office of the Self-Propelled 1.55mm Gun Battery and the Commandeering Office of the 105 Howitzer Battery, and ended up as the Division Protocol officer. Tanner was a Vietnamese Linguist, Interrogator/Translator during his second tour. “I have very vivid memories of several of my basic school classmates that served over there with me, two of whom received the Navy Cross, one received the Medal of Honor and several others passed away,” he said. “Each and every one of us who served there in various capacities understood what the dangers were and faced those dangers without hesitation. We in the Marine Corps – and I think throughout all of the armed forces – subscribe to honor, courage and commitment. And we know that there is always a potential price to pay. Some pay some; some pay all. “These fellas that I mention – they all came back alive,” Tanner continued. “One of them has since passed away, but they in their own ways were fantastic Marines and I remember them every Memorial Day – I really stop and think about these fellas. The two individuals that received the Navy Crosses received them during the Tet Offensive in 1968, and the Medal of Honor winner received his as a result of action in 1965 – he was the first individual of any service who was awarded the Medal of Honor for

Memorial Day parade planned for Berlin, May 26 Continued from Page 74 are invited to attend. • Berlin kicks off Memorial Day Monday at 11 a.m. with a parade from Stephen Decatur Middle School to William Henry Park, where its annual Old-Fashioned Memorial Day celebration runs all day. There will be food, music and games at the festival until around 6 p.m., said organizer Jesse Turner, who owns the Berlin Shoe Box. Approximately 40 units will take part in the procession, which will award trophies to the top groups. For more information, call Turner at 410-641-1270.

service in Vietnam. “The striking thing about him is he was over there for just 30 days – what we called TAD: temporary additional duty. He came from Fleet Marine Corps Pacific Headquarters in Hawaii and apparently they didn’t have any particular assignments for him that month so they said, ‘go over there and learn how to fight a war’ and he certainly did. He ended up with a Medal of Honor as a result of his actions over there.” Tanner served from February of 1966 to March of 1967 during his first tour and from 1969 to 1970 during his second tour. “Memorial Day holds deep meaning for me, and it’s always an honor to stand tall with my fellow Marines See VETS Page 76

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Ret. U.S. Army 1st Lt. Dan Stachurski, pictured far left, in a photo taken on the Cambodian border with Vietnam, gave the keynote speech during the dedication of the grounds of the Ocean Pines memorial to Vietnam veterans in 2005. Stachurski said Memorial Day is "a reminder that we’re still a nation at war and we’re currently fighting the longest-term war we’ve ever fought in Afghanistan and Iraq. Way too many people in this country forget that we are a country at war."

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Vets remember those who served Continued from Page 75 at the Worcester County Veteran’s Memorial and pay homage to all members of all branches who have served honorably – be it Vietnam, World War II, Korea, Desert Storm, Afghanistan, Iraq – and salute them for their service,” Tanner said. “Having been in a war zone twice myself I know the hardships they had to put up with and I respect these guys to the utmost.” Tanner plans on attending the service with the First State Detachment. “Over the last several years I’ve had the honor of being able to render ‘Taps’ at the conclusion of the ceremony, and I’ll do so again this year,” he said. Jim Coyne served for 31 years in the U.S. Air Force. “It’s hard to put into words,” Coyne said. “It’s a very important day to me. It reminds me of my service in Vietnam. I flew fighters and I got about 3,800 hours of flying time and 130 combat missions. I was never wounded or anything, but I got shot at. Of course I shot back.” Coyne flew 103 missions during his first tour and another 27 during his second tour. “I’m glad I had my time over there,” Coyne. “It was important to the country and to my family.”

Coyne plans on attending the Veteran’s Memorial in Ocean Pines. Dan Stachurski gave the keynote speech during the dedication of the grounds of the Ocean Pines memorial to Vietnam veterans. “I was in the army – field artillery – and I served from 1967 until 1972,” Stachurski said. “Memorial Day is a reminder of something that most people don’t think about, and that’s that Vietnam is a war that has come and gone, as has World War I, World War II, the Korean War – all of those,” he continued. “For me it’s a reminder that we’re still a nation at war and we’re currently fighting the longest-term war we’ve ever fought in Afghanistan and Iraq. Way too many people in this country forget that we are a country at war. So, to me Memorial Day is an extremely important reminder that – hey guys, get your head out of the sand and take a look around because that’s happening right now and there are people dying.” Stachurski still owns property in Ocean Pines, although he’s moved to Port St. Lucie, Fla., where he enjoys sailing. “I’ll be on the boat this Memorial Day, and we’ll be pointed somewhere in the general direction of the Bahamas,” he said.

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Berlin resident Sonny Adkins organized the town’s Memorial Day celebration for a number of years. He’s been unable to do so during the last two years because of health problems. Adkins served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps from 1950-1951. “What Memorial Day means to me is all the young men and women that sacrificed their lives so we have the freedom that we have,” he said. Adkins expressed his frustration with the U.S. government’s handling of the military in recent years. “World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, Desert Storm and right up to the present day – the government’s not taking care of our veterans. The veterans took care of our country, but the United States government is not taking care of our veterans.” Adkins plans on attending Berlin’s Memorial Day services this year. Ocean Pines resident Paul Suplee served in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years, serving as a TOW Missile squad leader, Scout and Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival. Although he never saw combat Suplee’s brother Danny was an Afghanistan casualty who served in Kuwait during Desert Storm and “The Stan” in 2006. See VETERANS Page 79

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NOW PLAYING 19TH HOLE BAR & GRILL 9636 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 410-213-9204 May 23-24: Aaron Howell, 7-10 p.m. BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 May 23: Mood Swingers, 9 p.m. May 24: Chest Pains, 9 p.m. May 25: Tear The Roof Off, 9 p.m. May 28: Aaron Howell, 5-8 p.m. May 29: DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com May 23-24: Phil Perdue CAROUSEL BEACH BAR In the Carousel Hotel 118th Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-1000 May 23: DJ Norm, 5-9 p.m. May 24: Tim Landers Duo, 2-6 p.m. May 25: Dave Sherman, 2-6 p.m. May 26: Tim Landers, 2-6 p.m. COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street oceanfront Ocean City 410-289-6846 May 23: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; John LaMere, 5-9 p.m. May 24: Kaleb Brown Band, noon to 4 p.m.; Randy Lee Ashcraft & the Saltwater Cowboys, 5-9 p.m. May 25: Zion Reggae Duo, noon to 4 p.m.; Lauren Glick & the Mood Swingers, 5-9 p.m. May 26: Nate Clendenen, noon to 3 p.m.; Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth, 4-8 p.m. May 27: Aaron Howell Trio, 4-8 p.m. May 28: The Chest Pains, 5-9 p.m. May 29: Monkee Paw, 4-8 p.m. FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-5500 May 23: Kevin Poole, DJ Hook, Animal House May 24: DJ Groove, Animal House May 25: Colossal Fossil Sauce, DJ RobCee, Scotts DJ Batman New Band May 26: DJ Batman, DJ RobCee, Scotts New Band GALAXY 66 66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 May 23: Philly George Project, 8 p.m. to midnight

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Community members, from left, Joan Thompson, Pete Peterson, Mike and Connie LeCompte and Sen. Jim Mathias gather during the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation’s 21st Anniversary Celebration gala last Thursday. Approximately 300 attended the event at the waterfront home of Jan and Jim Perdue.

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Friends, from left, Nancy McIntyre, Jane Wolnick and Ann Hamiton pause for a photo during the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation’s 21st Anniversary Celebration gala last Thursday at the home of Jan and Jim Perdue.

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Chris and Jayme Hayes smile for the camera during the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation’s 21st Anniversary Celebration gala last Thursday.

Palmer and Sandy Gillis enjoy the evening during the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation’s 21st Anniversary Celebration gala last Thursday.

Andy and Christine Fowler were among around 300 guests attending Atlantic General Hospital Foundation’s 21st Anniversary Celebration gala, May 15.

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Cliff and Patty Glenn celebrate Barn 34’s ribbon cutting last Thursday. Cliff did the propane work in the new 34th Street restaurant, which is known for its breakfast menu.

Jennifer Johnson, left, and daughter Rachel Hreshko grab a bite during Barn 34’s ribbon cutting celebration last Thursday. The 34th Street restaurant in the former Christmas Spirit building serves its famous breakfast until 2 p.m. as well as lunch and dinner.

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Sea of purple and black to flood OC during Beach Bash By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) Thousands of footballs fans donning purple and black will gather with players, coaches, cheerleaders and the Ravens’ mascot Poe this weekend to turn the resort into Ravenstown during the third annual Ravens Beach Bash. Festivities kick off next Thursday, May 29, and run through Saturday night with a parade, beach football tournament, bon fire, pub crawls with the players and more. Though events take place at venues around Ocean City, Beach Bash HQ is at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel on 101st Street. “It’s just so much fun,” said Renee Seiden, director of sales and marketing at Clarion. “I encourage everybody in town to come out for this.” A handful of Ravens players and coaches, as well as some alumni players, will be on hand throughout the weekend to meet and greet fans. Though which players will come is a surprise, “normally they bring down players who are just about the break out,” such as Jacoby Jones, who came to the inaugural Beach Bash in 2012, Seiden said. “The players that they bring are very accessible to the fans and very in-

teractive,” she added. Beach Bash events run “nonstop” starting next Thursday, when fans kick off the weekend with a Welcome Party hosted by event sponsor Miller Lite at Seacrets on 49th Street from 37 p.m. The party continues that night with a ticketed tailgate by 98Rock on the beach at the Clarion Hotel, where many of the alumni players gather. On Friday morning, fans meet at the Greene Turtle on 116th Street from 6-10 a.m. for Bacon & Beer, a very popular event last year, Seiden said. But the main event on Friday is the Purple Friday Caravan. For those unfamiliar with the tradition, Seiden described the caravan as “a traveling pep rally” that brings Ravens cheerleaders, mascots and playmakers to local schools, city hall and other locations in and around Ocean City. The route is yet to be announced for this year’s procession. Later that day, there will be a West Ocean City bar crawl with playmakers traveling from the Greene Turtle to Hooters, Hoopers Crab House and other locations across the Route 50 bridge. Tickets can be purchased for $25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Clarion, though the event sold out last year. See THIRD Page 80

Ocean City’s Mayor Rick Meehan poses with Ravens cheerleaders and mascot Poe at the Ravens Beach Bash. The third annual Beach Bash takes place next Thursday through Saturday at the Clarion Hotel on 101st Street and other locations throughout the resort.

Veterans discuss time in battle and counterparts lost Continued from Page 76 “Since it’s a day of remembrance for those who have passed during active duty I take (Memorial Day) very seriously,” Suplee said. “Danny was Lead-Scout on a patrol escorting wounded soldiers to a betterequipped hospital in Afghanistan when the incident occurred. “Our late mother used to greatly

appreciate the ceremonies and was honored regularly as a Gold Star Mother in Worcester County,” Suplee continued. “It brought her and the rest of us great solace to know that the community cared about the sacrifice that Danny and others in the military have made for us.” Suplee plans on spending the holiday with this family.

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Third annual Ravens Beach Bash kicks off May 29 in OC

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SLOW EXIT Slow-moving traffic in and out of the inlet parking lot was a sign of another successful Cruisin' OC car show this past weekend. The annual event was held May 15-18.

gorgeous, the players and cheerleaders were out playing corn hole. It was just a blast.” Saturday’s celebration also includes entertainment for children such as a moon bounce, inflatable rock wall, magician and clown and live music for everyone to enjoy, she said. Another bar crawl with the playmakers will make its way down Coastal Highway Saturday afternoon before a goodbye party at Fish Tales on 22nd Street from 7-10 p.m. and a bon fire at the Clarion beach around the same time. Weekend VIP Package tickets are available for two- and three-night stays at the Clarion and come with a $25 food and beverage credit to use at multiple locations in the hotel, Miller Lite drink tickets, and a Ravens team gift bag filled with team memorabilia such as sunglasses, T-shirts, koozies and hats. Call 410-524-3535 or 1-800638-2100 to reserve a VIP package. “It was very successful the first year. It was ridiculously successful last year” when the Ravens played in Super Bowl XLVII, Seiden said. “I think it’s going to be huge this year.” For a full list of Beach Bash activities, visit www.baltimoreravens.com/ravenstown/beach-bash.html.

Continued from Page 79 Friday night night, Ravens fans will gather at Dead Freddies Grill on 64th Street or families will meet at Jolly Roger Amusement Park on 29th Street for a Family Fun Night. Saturday marks the Ravens Roost Parade, which will make its way up South Baltimore Avenue from 19th Street to 26th Street starting at 10 a.m. Then, from 12-5 p.m. on the Clarion beach, the Ravens Beach Bash will be in full swing with beach volleyball and other games and the annual Flag Football Tournament. Registration for the five-on-five tournament costs $200 per team and will be open before the game on Saturday on a first-come, first-served basis, Seiden said. Participants in the no-contact tournament get a reversible team jersey to play in, a Ravens koozie and sunglass and chance to win prizes such as entry into the USFTL National Championships, 30 tickets to the second preseason Ravens game, entry into the 2015 Beach Bash Flag Tournament and a photo with the Ravens cheerleaders and Poe. “Saturday’s events on the beach here are open to the public and it was just packed last year. It was so much fun,” Seiden said. “The weather was

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Berlin Intermediate supports org. Sixth grade students plant flowers, pull weeds and stock Diakonia food pantry

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) More than 50 sixth graders from Berlin Intermediate School spent last Thursday planting flowers, pulling weeds and stocking the pantry at Diakonia, part of a longstanding service project between the school and the shelter. Arranged by the school to help students meet their 15-hour servicelearning requirement for the year, the project meant more than a checkmark to some volunteering. “I want them (Diakonia’s tenants) to feel like I feel when I’m in my house,” sixth grader Keegan Mitchell said at the cleanup. “Just knowing that you’re helping somebody out” was Grace Brosch’s favorite part of her task to spruce up the shelter’s front garden. “It’s a real-world partnership that kids can use later. They can come back in high school,” said English Language Arts teacher Vanessa Hill. “It’s an authentic way for students to get service learning hours.” The partnership between BIS and Diakonia is not new. It began about seven years ago, when a class of sixth graders brainstormed places to do

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community service and landed on the shelter, teacher Tammy Kreppel said. Projects there have changed over the years, from unloading food trucks to fixing up the gardens and even making clay bowls for the Art League of Ocean City’s Empty Bowl Project this winter, which served soup at a

dinner to benefit Diakonia. The service projects also integrate things learned in the classroom, where Bill Noah’s math class calculated the area around the flowerbeds to determine how much mulch they needed, for example. See PROJECT Page 83

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Legions host fundraiser for former post mgr. Carol Nicholson undergoing chemotherapy in her fight against liver, lung cancer

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) The American Legion family is hosting a fundraiser today for former Post Manager Carol Nicholson to aid in her fight against liver and lung cancer. Diagnosed a month ago, the Salisbury local is undergoing chemotherapy and Post #166 in Ocean City and Post #64 in Salisbury are teaming up with Auxiliary Unit #166, the Sons of the American Legion and the American Legion Riders to help her through the event. The fundraiser at Post #166 on 23rd Street in Ocean City is open to

the public and starts at 3 p.m., lasting through the evening with music, a cash bar and food for sale and a slew of auction items to raise money for Nicholson. “While she worked at the Legion, everybody loved her. Nobody had anything negative to say about Carol Nicholson her,” said Rosie Garlitz, who helped organize the event. “If anyone can help in any way to lighten her burdens, we welcome their help.” Nicholson is a long-time member of the American Legion, dating back to her father’s involvement with the group. She came to Ocean City about a year ago to take over as post manager, opening and closing the build-

ing, overseeing operations from the kitchen to maintenance and getting close to those in the Legion along the way, Garlitz said. “She kept the post going,” she said. Nicholson is an “excellent, excellent employee” and “just a nice person.” The fundraiser includes silent auctions, Chinese auctions, and penny auctions as well as a 50/50 raffle. Just a few of a slew of items up for auction include gift certificates to restaurants such as Hooter’s, the Greene Turtle, Sunset Grille, Phillips Seafood, Kirby’s, Captain Ernie’s Seafood, Waterman’s, Coins, Shark on the Harbor, De Lazy Lizard and Mother’s Cantina. There will be golf packages for Eagle Landing and Deer Run; hotel stays; baskets including a dog basket

donated by OC Pet Spa, a patriotic pack and Ravens and Steelers packages; a grill from Home Depot and a bench from Ace Hardware; prints of beach-themed paintings; jewelry; Tshirts; and a two-month membership to Powerhouse Gym. Those who want to help can donate auction items for the fundraiser by contacting Garlitz at 410-2132624 or shorerosie@msn.com or mailing checks made out to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #166 to P.O. Box 3024, Ocean City, Md. 21843. The fundraiser for Nicholson starts at 3 p.m. today, May 23, at the American Legion Synepuxent Post #166 on 23rd Street and Philadelphia Avenue. It will run until around 7 p.m. and everyone is invited to attend.

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Rhythmic Circus to perform at The Freeman Stage

(May 23, 2014) Rhythmic Circus will be back at The Freeman Stage at Bayside in “Rhythmic Circus: Feet Don’t Fail Me Now,” 7 p.m., Saturday, May 24. The admission for the show is free, but patrons should bring their own chairs. In addition to the public performance on May 24, 3,500 local school children will be attending performances of Feet Don’t Fail Me Now earlier in the week as part of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation’s educational outreach program. Infusing their unpredictable blend of hard-hitting tap, high-spirited humor, and finger-snapping tunes, Rhythmic Circus satisfies its “rhythmic appetite” on everything from sand to folding chairs. Tapping from one musical genre to the next, employing everything from funk to beat box, to salsa to unravel their tale; this unforgettable show is guaranteed to leave audiences of all generations amazed with its unique “you have to see it to believe it” quality. As Feet Don’t Fail Me Now continues in its pursuit to win over audiences everywhere, it remains true to its mission to provide inspirational experiences for all age groups and cultural backgrounds through a blend of theater, music, and dance. “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now is the perfect offering for our local families and visitors over the Memorial Day weekend,” says Patti Grimes, executive director of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation. “We think that this high energy arts experience by Rhythmic Circus is an exciting way to kick off our seventh summer season of contemporary and classic performances at The Freeman Stage.” Rhythmic Circus is a troupe of 11 artists with beginnings at a small theater in northeast Minneapolis. The Freeman Stage is a program of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, that partners to present memorable performances and provide inspired arts education for all. This program is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Grant support is also provided by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, the Carl M. Freeman Foundation, the Sussex County Council, and Delaware. For more information on this season’s events at The Freeman Stage, call 302-4363015 or visit www.freemanstage.org.

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Sixth graders from Berlin Intermediate School help weed Diakonia’s garden last Thursday during the school’s service learning project. About 55 students helped weed, plant flowers and stock the pantry during the five-hour work session at the West Ocean City shelter.

Continued from Page 81 “It helps build character for them. It helps them see what they can do in the community — how much it can help,” Noah said. Other classroom applications included a post-volunteering journal in English class; science lesson about soil composition in the gardens; and social studies lesson on Diakonia and homelessness in the local community, Kreppel said. “We’re really proud of this partnership,” said Claudia Nagle, executive director at Diakonia. “It helps students learn about their community and the value of community service.” Learn more about Diakonia at www.diakoniaoc.org.

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Ocean City lifeguards are fast, brave and well trained By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (May 23, 2014) Every year, 8 million people visit Ocean City. Sun worshipers, fearless graduates, boogie boarders, surfers and just about anyone that wants to get away for some fun in the sun will be arriving. Most beach goers will have an enjoyable and relaxing time. But, if something goes wrong on the beach or in the ocean, who can help? You will be happy to know that Ocean City employees more than 200 lifeguards that man stands over 10 miles of beach. Our lifeguards are the fast, brave, and trained to rescue thousands each summer. At the beach when there is an emergency, seconds count. For the best chance of survival, you need someone on the beach who is well trained and can see the dangers develop: someone who can prevent

accidents before they happen and respond instantly if they occur. Did you know that 95 percent of a good lifeguard's work is preventative? Our guards are prepared and eager to fulfill our three-part mission: education, prevention and intervention. This mission guides our organization. You might be interested to know the statistics of a typical season for the OCBP as we fulfill our mission: Returning Lost and Found Individuals (1,000–2,000) Minor First Aids (1,500–2,500) Medical Emergencies with EMS (100–200) Head/Neck/Spinal responses (80 –100) Police assists (75–125) USCG/DNRP assists (10–25) Preventative actions in water (75,000–150,000) Surf Rescues (2,000–4,000) Although we are charged with guarding and maintaining safety along Ocean City’s beaches seven See OC Page 85

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OC lifeguards also ambassadors for town Continued from Page 84 days a week from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., this is not our only role. We pride ourselves with another important role and that is to be ambassadors for the Town of Ocean City. The town continues to do attract major events such as the Dew Tour and the OC Air Show as a draw to get people to make Ocean City their vacation destination. The Ocean City Recreation Department continues to provide free family entertainment six days a week to enable families to have a fun evening while not having to spend extra money. Springfest and Sunfest have

become well known events. Many people will be attracted to visit and vacation in Ocean City this summer. What people experience once they are here will likely determine if they return for another event or a vacation. This is why the beach patrol feels it is our job to make a difference in every visitor’s experience and to assure they “Discover an Ocean of Fun.” We are first and foremost concerned about safety on the beach and in the ocean, and secondly we are continuously aware of how we as beach patrol members conduct ourselves when we interact with those we meet on the beach or anywhere in the

Fundraiser for Worcester Co. Humane Society, June 4 (May 23, 2014) On Wednesday, June 4, donating to a good cause will not only feel good; but it will taste good, too. Join the Worcester County Humane Society for a meal from 4-8 p.m. at Olde English Fish and Chips where there is something on the menu for everyone. No meal is complete without

dessert, so swing over to Sweet Frog from 5-8 p.m. for some cool, refreshing frozen yogurt. Both Olde English Fish and Chips and Sweet Frog are located in the 67th Street TownCenter Midtown Boardwalk. Mention you are there to support the Worcester County Humane Society and a portion of the sales will go to the West Ocean City no-kill shelter.

town. While we exist to provide a public safety service, when we take the extra steps to make someone feel welcomed, we become more than just employees of the beach patrol and the town, we become a lasting part of their Ocean City experience. We often say, our guards have hours of boredom and moments of trauma. Most of the time they are just watching and waiting to be called into action. During this time (more than 90 percent of most days), the guards make conscious efforts to be ambassadors of the town and let every person they meet know, “We are glad that you are here.” You will often find a lifeguard talking to the public and educating them about beach conditions for the day, but it is not uncom-

mon to find that same lifeguard sharing their favorite place to eat or relax. Ocean City is a vacation destination and we are in competition for the continued loyalty of our visitors. We will continue to do our part as surf rescue technicians and as ambassadors for the Town of Ocean City. For information about the beach patrol, beach safety, as well as daily stats and current beach conditions, follow us on Twitter or “like us” on our Official OCBP Facebook page. We'll never know how many lives have already been saved by the lifeguards’ vigilance. But you can help and do your part by reading our safety advice each week. Always remember to “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand!”

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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AEAmerican Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 19TH HOLE BAR & GRILLE, 9936 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City 410-213-9204 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual and family-friendly, featuring great American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner at affordable prices. Open seven days a week, year-round. Happy hour daily, 3-7 p.m. Entertainment Friday through Sunday. ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out, free Delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Ocean City’s most famous sub and pizza shop since 1959. An OC tradition where a sandwich is a meal, serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-5243983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. Open Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. Open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 1-800-552-7263 / www.castleinthesand.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Beachfront open-air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos and your favorite frozen drinks, beer and wine. Children’s menu. Live entertainment daily in season. Happy Hour daily 5-6pm, 2-for-1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Coconuts is open daily 11am – 11pm, weather permitting. ■ 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 410289-2599, 41st Street & Coastal Hwy 410-524-9254, 70th Street & Coastal Hwy 410524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s Favorite Family Restaurant for 35 years! 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 410-524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside. ■ FENWICK CRAB HOUSE, 100 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-539-2500 / www.crabcakeexpress.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Carry-out available. Casual dining. Open for lunch and dinner. Big crabs are our specialty. Perfect crabcakes are our passion. Seven different fish served 15 different ways! Great local seafood, good times and good service is our mission. ■ GALAXY 66 BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / $$-$$$ / V-M-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Contemporary restaurant offering light fare and full entrees. Award- winning wine list, signature drinks and cocktails. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday through Sunday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-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, 410-2502403 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open 7 days a week. We have proudly served Ocean City, Maryland for over 40 years. Known for All You Can Eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HIGH STAKES BAR & GRILL, Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 / $-$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Carry-out available / Full bar / Casual dining, daily happy hour and daily food specials. Live entertainment. ■ HOBBIT, 81st Street Bayside in Rivendell Condo, Ocean City 410-524-8100 / www.thehobbitrestaurant.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-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 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS. Things are always getting better at Hooters! Fresh menu offering a number of ground chuck burgers, green salads, world famous chicken wings with 11 flavorful sauces and a fun children’s menu. Relax in the beach atmosphere or enjoy the outdoor seating. Happy hour every day, 3-7 p.m. Full bar available. Authentic Hooters merchandise in kids and adult sizes. Enjoy all the sports packages on large, flat screen TVs and great service by the delightful Hooters girls. Live entertainment. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Find out why we say, “Hooters makes you happy!” ■ HOOTERS, 123rd Street, Bayside, Ocean City 410-250-7081 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / VMC-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.clari-

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variety of entrees, seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ SHENANIGAN'S IRISH PUB & GRILLE, Fourth Street on the Boardwalk, at the Shoreham Hotel, Ocean City 410-289-7181 / www.ocshenanigans.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children's Menu / Full Bar / Live Entertainment Nightly. Enjoy brilliant food & drink on our Oceanfront Deck or Authentic Irish Pub dining room. Slake your hunger with one of our OverStuffed Sandwiches or Signature Entrees, or just find some shade and cool off with a Perfect Pint of Guinness or a frozen Shillelagh. Come visit the Emerald Heart of Ocean City. Your friends are already here! ■ SIMMER TIME, Rt. 54, Fenwick Island, next to Mio Fratello 302-436-2266 / $-$$ / 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. 302-436-4716 / www.smittymcgees.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / No children’s menu / Full bar / Casual. Big menu, including hot wings and drinks. ■ THE ABBEY BURGER BISTRO, 12601 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-BEEF / www.abbeyburgerbistro.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Casual dining serving 14 House Specialty Burgers and Sandwiches, or build your own burger and choose from wide variety meats, vegetarian, cheeses and toppings. Menu includes salads, appetizers, sides and desserts. ■ THE BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 1800-552-7263 / www.castleinthesand.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family dining in a casual setting. Traditional breakfast buffet includes waffles, eggs, pancakes, French toast, creamed chipped beef, bacon, ham, sausage, potatoes, cereals, danishes, fruit and more. Adults $9.95. Children 5-10 $6.25. Children 4 & younger eat free. Open daily 7am11:30am. A la carte and children’s menu also available. ■ THE BRICK HOUSE PUB, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-524-5252 / www.ocmdhotels.com/brickhousepub / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Relax and enjoy the laid back atmosphere of this casual brew pub. Enjoy a lite bite, or watch the game on one of our huge flat-screen TV's. Dine on the freshest raw bar specialties, or try one of the local favorites, including fresh rockfish, shrimp, crab cakes, spicy hummus, juicy burgers and steaks, piping hot made-to-order pizzas, flavorful sandwiches and gourmet salads. Extensive micro-brew list and beers on tap. Happy hour specials daily. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual Waterfront - The Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht Club in an all new gorgeous Bayfront Setting, specializing in Coastal Cuisine. Serving Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch/ Inside Outside Dining areas. Open-Air Bar and Live Entertainment. Check website for special events. ■ 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 York-style bagels. Full breakfast menu of bagels and spreads as well as egg sandwiches and lunch menu offers a huge selection of cold sandwiches featuring Boar’s head meats and cheeses. ■ 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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Six bands to entertain during Macky’s May 28 music fest Naked Nation, Hot Sauce Sandwich, Pasadena and Ballyhoo among performers

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (May 23, 2014) Macky’s Bayside will present its second annual “Life is Good” Music Festival, Wednesday, May 28, where six bands are scheduled to perform throughout the day. Since the inaugural festival was a success, with about 200-250 people stopping by the 54th Street establishment last year, Macky’s manager and event organizer, James Pavlik, wanted to offer it again in 2014. This year’s festival is for all ages and will feature local and regional musical acts. The festival, Pavlik said, is “a kickoff to the summer.” “We want people to come, hang out and have a fun day,” he said. Doors open at 11 a.m. Zach Bellas and the Company Band will kick off the entertainment line-up at 11:30 a.m. Naked Nation will follow at 12:30 p.m. Hot Sauce Sandwich is scheduled to take the stage at 1:30 p.m., with Dale and the Z Dubs performing at 2:30 p.m. Pasadena will rock the house begin-

ning around 4 p.m. Ballyhoo is set to perform at 6 p.m. (Entertainment line-up subject to change). DJ Japancakes will keep the music flowing as he takes the stage at 10 p.m. During the all-day music extravaganza, drink specials will be available, including $3.50 Bacardi cocktails and $2.50 Miller Lite and Coors products. An ice luge will also be set up. Food will be available, as well. JJ Roth of Ocean 98 Irie Radio will host and emcee the day’s activities. Tickets are on sale now. The cost is $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Proceeds from the festival will be donated to local organizations or charities. Over the past 11 years, Macky’s owners, Pam and Macky Stansell, have donated more than $1.4 million — a majority of which was generated from cover charges — to area charities and organizations, such as the Worcester County Humane Society, Coastal Hospice and Maryland Coastal Bays Program as well as to fund scholarships for local high school students. For more information, call Macky’s Bayside at 410-723-5565.

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By Irish Kemp Contributing Writer (May 23, 2014) Hey, not to worry, even I had a hard time reading last week’s column…and I wrote it. If I stay home, my kids worry. If I go out, they worry. If I don’t answer the phone, all hell breaks loose. Payback is cool at my age. Don’t they know I’m an independent. Editing this column is not easy, I’m sure. Being facetious I spelled educate, “edjicate.” From this day forward, parenthesis will be put around my deliberately misspelled words. Incidentally, my ‘puter gave up on me a long time ago. Is there really a disease called computer-itus? New in town and wanna’ get around? Delmarva iz de place to be. On the north end of town check out High Stakes, Harpoon Hanna’s and J/R’s. Talented musicians, almost live, Bobby Burns, Bob Hughes and sing along pianist, Howard, entertain folks of all and ages and stages around our town and the visitors and locals love ‘em. See LIFE Page 89

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‘Life on our shore is never a bore,’ Kemp says Continued from Page 88 Where else could you spend a vacation, where the local chefs spend their spare time shaping broccoli spears into huge bugs to appeal to the little folks? With all these amenities, how could vacationers pass up retirement in OC? With free outdoor movies, shows and other entertainment all

Sixteen-year-old Kristick earns Eagle Scout rank

(May 23, 2014) Adam Kristick of Ocean Pines received his Eagle Scout designation during a Court of Honor ceremony conducted at Si’Culi in Berlin on May 16. Friends, family and troop leaders attended the celebration, including his parents, John and Lisa Kristick; brother, Matthew; sister, Isabelle, and grandparents, John and Rosalie Kristick. In addition, Senator James Mathias, States Attorney Beau Oglesby, County Commissioner Jim Bunting and Tim Lawrence, director of utilities, attended the ceremony. See KRISTICK’S Page 90

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carnation or whatever. Believe it or not, he’s been wasting away in downtown Bishopville for years, keeping a low profile, sorta’, if you will. Have you ever wondered what our visitors think when they come to church in their light clothes and spot the locals toting jackets and sweaters? Be sure to warn your visitors that the temperature plunges when a certain Reverend conducts the ceremony. Better to be safe than sorry. The ice man cometh for sure. Of course, I’m not myself these days. I’m still trying to figure out the topsy, turvy weather and holiday switch.

Memorial day will be celebrated Monday, May 26. Remember, you read it here. Congratulations to my friends, Jim and Mary Moeller, celebrating 62 years, and Don and Dolores Cymek, 65 years, respectively, of martial, oops, I meant marital bliss and blisters. If the luv of my life, Skip, had lived, it would have been our 68th anniversary. Many happy returns to Angie Mack, Dolores Kyle, Helen Sobkowiak, Rita Tindall and Rita Meehan. I’m told, membership is dropping off at the local clubs. Socializing and getting together is a very important move. Believe it or not, volunteering is no longer an obligation when you retire in OC. It’s a fun thing to do. CU IN OC

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Kristick’s project was to beautify BIS’s courtyards Continued from Page 89 Kristick, 16, a sophomore at Stephen Decatur High School, is a member of Troop 225 of the Delmarva Council, Boy Scouts of America, led by John Savage. During his scouting career, he has earned 46 merit badges, cycled through Cape Cod and sailed the Chesapeake Bay. His Eagle Scout project was called “Beautify BIS.” He organized volunteers to beautify two interior courtyards at Berlin Intermediate School. Over three weekends and 150 volunteer hours, Kristick oversaw a project that pruned, painted, weeded, planted and mulched. The volunteers hauled away more than five dumpsters of debris. Kristick is an honors student at SDHS. He is enrolled in the Bio Med Program and is a member of the Connections Club where he volunteered more than 175 hours last year. He is also a member of the school’s track team and orchestra. He hopes to pursue a career in the medical profession. Kristick’s experience with the Boy Scouts does not end at the rank of Eagle. He will continue his involvement with Troop 225 and strive to earn the Bronze Palm. Eagle Scout is the highest rank at-

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Furnace Town in Snow Hill presents Strawberry Day

Adam Kristick of Ocean Pines received his Eagle Scout designation during a Court of Honor ceremony conducted at Si’Culi in Berlin on May 16. Family, friends and troop leaders attended the ceremony as well as several elected officials, including Senator Jim Mathias.

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(May 23, 2014) Back in the old days, ripe strawberries meant strawberry socials, festivals and Strawberry Days. Families would bring their own strawberry specialties for sharing and a chance at bragging rights. Furnace Town, located at 3816 Old Furnace Road in Snow Hill, will present Strawberry Day, this Sunday, beginning at noon. General admission price of $6 per person will apply. Furnace Town members will get in free. Tickets sales will begin at 1 p.m. for strawberry tastings. Items to taste include, but are not limited to, chocolate covered strawberries, strawberry salsa and strawberry lemonade. There will also be a baking contest. No cream fillings or cheesecakes allowed. Each dessert must feature strawberries and should be accompanied by two copies of the recipe. Desserts will be accepted from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Those who want to enter a dessert should call Furnace Town at 410-632-2032 prior to the event. Arts and craft vendors are also welcome. Limited spots are available. For more information, call 410632-2032.

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Soft eggs nestled in crunchy potato nest

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (May 23, 2014) Culinary philosophy attempts to explore the divergences in civilizations rather than accentuating the differences. The concept of continuity is based on relativity; presupposition of truth is an unsurpassable aspect of acceptance and formulates the foundation for openness. On the other hand, simmering in variance conveys an ingredient of negation. Thinking in terms of singularities emulsifies superciliousness and reduces the chance for acceptance. That being said, the existence of global cuisines must flourish not only for their uniqueness but also for their dissimilarities. Tradition is a representation of the past that is predicated by specifics. Let us turn back the pages of time by 600 years. A “century egg” constitutes the preservation of a duck egg with a mixture of ash, lime, and salt. This process lingers for weeks and even months. The end result is an egg that has developed an exceptionally strong taste and odor. Most Americans will probably not opt for such a delicacy, but appreciation for the dish that originated dur-

ing the Ming Dynasty should be acknowledged for its innovation and authenticity. The continued subject of the duck egg predicates another category of fascination. Food is a direct result of social influences and its roots are predicated by the everyday experiences of our ancestors. Balut is considered a luxury in most Southeast Asian countries. The tantalizing snack is not your ordinary boiled egg. Balut is a fertilized duck egg with an embryo inside that is almost developed. The 18-day-old egg contains the compressed beak, veins, and developing wings. Consummation includes all but the egg shell. Confessions come in many degrees; I do not believe my cast iron stomach could fathom such a tidbit. But a true food enthusiast welcomes all varying degrees of knowledge. Existence is universal and particulars support personal taste. Boiling, poaching, frying, and scrambling are the essence of egg cookery. But is one familiar with roasting an egg? The art of roasted eggs is an important part

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Wyne hopes to appear on TV show Local restaurateur recently pitched odor-absorbing product, Trash Can Treat

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) A local restaurateur will find out soon whether he will appear on ABC’s reality competition “Shark Tank,” the show where potential investors consider pitches from budding entrepreneurs in search of backing for their products. As Robert Wyne of On the Bay Seafood sees it, he has a “good shot” at making the cut. Wyne’s idea began at his 42nd Street restaurant — in a dumpster to be exact. Searching for a remedy to for the seafood smell drifting from the trash, he created an odor-absorbing product he dubbed Dumpster Treat. The commercial formula, sold as a granule, is already used at local businesses like Seacrets, the Hilton and the Gateway Grand Residences and “to date, no one has said that the product doesn’t work,” Wyne said. “Everybody is 100 percent satisfied.” He’s hoping to secure funding to spread the word about the residential version of the same product, called Trash Can Treat, but needs funding for a media campaign. Wyne is seeking an investor to

OCEAN CITY TODAY/PHOTOS COURTESY ROBERT WYNE

Robert Wyne promotes his odor-absorbing product Trash Can Treat, which he developed at On the Bay Seafood restaurant on 42nd Street. Wyne pitched the product earlier this month at a casting call for ABC’s reality competition “Shark Tank” and is waiting to hear if he made the cut.

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Can Treat May 9 at the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University, making his one of more than 150 products pitched to the “Shark Tank” video crew that day. “You went in and they wired you

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Wyne waiting to hear if he will appear on ‘Shark Tank’ up to a microphone and there was the camera man and he asked you about six to eight questions —the same questions that you see on the show,” Wyne said. Never resting his ingenuity, he had a second idea for the show. Because he couldn’t deliver both pitches at the Salisbury event, Wyne hired a cameraman to film the pitch last week to submit to “Shark Thank” via YouTube. Wyne’s other creation, for which he holds a patent, parallels the fortune cookie diners take home from Chinese restaurants, but is marketable to any large-scale eatery, he said. The bite-sized ‘Lucky Cookie’ says “thank you” in raised letters and includes a customizable restaurant name or logo and a wrap-around ribbon printed with anything from games, discounts and giveaways to other promotions. “We had 55,000 customers in our restaurant last year, and I can’t say thank you to everybody,” said Wyne, adding that companies sold 3 billion fortune cookies last year. He’s seeking $200,000 for startup before making his first cookie, which he envisions in big businesses like Outback or Red Lobster. The machinery costs around $75,000, plus

around $20,000 for each customized cookie design, he said. Even with that price tag, Wyne said the venture has garnered “great interest” from a nationwide food distributor, though he didn’t want to say which one without a finalized deal. Now on his ninth season in the resort, Wyne attributes his inventions largely to On the Bay Seafood. “I’ve always played with inventions. There are no classes on how to be an inventor. Either you have a creative mind and you think outside the box, or you don’t,” he said. “It’s all derived out of a dumpster on 42nd Street.” Watch Wyne’s pitch for Trash Can Treat and vote for your favorite video now through June 8 on WMDTV’s website at www.wmdt.com/category/283254/delmarvas-choice. The entrepreneur with the most votes will be recognized as Delmarva’s Choice and receive a check for $4,000 from Maryland Capital Enterprises. See Wyne’s pitch on his patented Lucky Cookie at http://bit.ly/1o8YDud. Read more about Dumpster Treat at www.dumpstertreat.com and Trash Can Treat at www.trashcantreat.com, or visit www.onthebayseafood.net to learn more about the restaurant where Wyne’s creations began.

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Robert Wyne films a pitch for his patented ‘Lucky Cookie,’ which parallels fortune cookies with a “thank you” message and customizable design. Wyne submitted the pitch to ABC’s reality competition “Shark Tank” and is waiting to hear if he will appear on the show.

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Pirate-themed fundraiser to benefit CASA May 30 event at Sunset Grille will include silent auction, music, light fare

By Clara Vaughn Staff Writer (May 23, 2014) After heavy rain postponed the event last weekend, the sixth annual Pirate Party to benefit Lower Shore Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, should see smooth sailing, Friday, May 30. Festivities start at 5 p.m. at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City, where CASA volunteers will don pirate costumes and sell golden treasure bars that give buyers a chance to win gift certificates, paintings and other prizes. There will be a silent auction for golf packages, Ayers Creek kayaking packages, original artwork from Patrick Henry and more; a 50/50 raffle; live music; and light fare and happy hour prices until 7 p.m., said CASA Director Brigitte Southworth. “It’s our biggest (fundraiser),” Southworth said of the annual event that draws volunteers and guests alike out in pirate-themed costumes. Last year, around 370 attended the Pirate Party and raised more than $16,000 to help recruit and train the CASA volunteers who advocate for children in court, she said.

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“We have more pirates than we’ve ever had, we have more sponsors than we’ve ever had. We’re getting more people,” Southworth said. CASA is funded by a matching grant each year, “so in order to get the money, we have to raise the money,”

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year and “this year, it’s going to be more.” Volunteers undergo intensive interviews and screening before their training to work with abused or neglected youth making their way through the courts. They are fingerprinted and must be cleared by Social Services before taking the 35-hour course that includes court observation and the national CASA curriculum, Southworth said. To help the volunteer-based program, which is run out of the Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services in Berlin, meet its goal of providing advocates for every youth in the county court system, the volunteer pirates are also hosting their own fundraisers this year, Southworth said. “Our goal is to serve every child that’s in the court system in Worcester County,” she said. CASA asks attendees to give a $15 donation at the door for entry into the Pirate Party, which runs from 5-8 p.m. next Friday. The “golden treasure” candy bars cost $5 each, or $20 for five and one out of every four or five bars holds a prize, Southworth said. Visit www.gowoyo.org or www.facebook.com/WYFCS to learn more about Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services and Lower Shore CASA.

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Beach Lights Spectacular returns to OC this summer Shows will feature lasers, lights, video and special effects on giant beach ball (May 23, 2014) OC Beach Lights Spectacular will return to Ocean City this summer. The shows will feature lasers, lights, video, music and special effects all displayed on a fivestory tall giant beach ball, and, fireworks will be added this year. These shows will be lighting up the beach at North Division Street three times every Sunday from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Show times are 9:30 p.m., 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The premier show will be a special patriotic event, Saturday, May 24. In addition, Monday and Tuesday nights starting July 7 and continuing through Aug. 26, there will be fireworks on the beach. The beach fireworks will be lighting up the sky over the south end of the Boardwalk starting at 10 p.m. The fireworks will also feature a musical presentation. For information on the Beach Lights or fireworks, call 410-798-6304, visit www.ocbeachlights.com or e-mail infoevent@specialeventpro.com. The grand finale of the Sundaes in the Park event will conclude with fireworks. Sundaes in the Park takes place at Northside Park, located at 127th street, and is a free family concert series offered Sunday evenings in July and August from 7-9 p.m. For a small fee, guests can enjoy ice cream sundae creation and listen to music. The show concludes with a fireworks display at 9 p.m. For additional information on Sundaes in the Park, visit www.ococean.com or call 1-800-626-2326. All events are brought to you by the Ocean City Mayor and City Council along with the Tourism Advisory Board.

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Free family activities offered this summer Ocean City recreation dept. presents movies, concerts and beach Olympic games (May 23, 2014) Ocean City Recreation and Parks is offering many opportunities this season for free family fun. For the first time, the town will also show a movie in Sunset Park, located at South Division Street. Sunset Park amenities include restrooms, an outdoor stage and interpretive exhibits. Its promenade boasts native shore plants and a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean, Assateague Island, the bay and the Ocean City Commercial Harbor. The stage at Sunset Park is home to concerts and gatherings in the summer such as the Sunset Park Party Nights on Thursday evenings in July and August. The venue is also available for rent for weddings and other private events.

Movies in the Park, Fridays at 7:30 p.m.: May 23: Monsters University at Northside Park, 125th Street. Conces-

sions will be for sale. Participants should bring their own chairs and blankets. Weather permitting. Movies will be moved indoors in event of inclement weather.

Movies on the beach at 8:30 p.m.: June 4: Despicable Me 2 at Carousel Resort Hotel, 118th Street June 11: Monsters University at Carousel Resort Hotel June 18: Oz the Great and Powerful at Carousel Resort Hotel June 23: Frozen, 27th Street June 25: The Jungle Book, Carousel Resort Hotel June 27: Khumba, 27th Street June 30: Tangled, 27th Street July 2: Frozen, Carousel Resort Hotel July 3: Monsters University, Princess Royale Hotel July 7: Monsters University, 27th Street July 9: The Lone Ranger, Carousel Resort Hotel July 10: Finding Nemo, Princess Royale Hotel July 11: The Little Mermaid, 27th Street July 14: Cloudy with a Chance of

Meatballs 2, 27th Street July 16: The Nut Job, Carousel Resort Hotel July 17: The Lone Ranger, Princess Royale Hotel July 18: Despicable Me 2, 27th Street July 21: Escape from Planet Earth, 27th Street July 23: Saving Mr. Banks, Carousel Resort Hotel July 24: Freaky Friday, Princess Royale Hotel July 25: The Muppets Most Wanted, 27th Street July 28: Adventures of Zambezia, 27th Street July 30: The Smurfs 2, Carousel Resort Hotel July 31: Space Jam, Princess Royale Hotel Aug. 1: The Lego Movie, 27th Street Aug. 4: The Smurfs 2,27th Street Aug. 6: The Lego Movie, Carousel Resort Hotel Aug. 7: Despicable Me 2, Princess Royale Hotel Aug. 8: The Nut Job, 27th Street Aug. 13: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, Carousel Resort Hotel Aug. 14: Soul Surfer, Princess

Royale Hotel Aug. 20: Finding Nemo , Carousel Resort Hotel Aug. 21: Planes, Princess Royale Hotel Aug. 27: Planes, Carousel Resort Hotel Aug. 28: Free Willy, Princess Royale Hotel Concerts on the Beach: July 9 through Aug. 27, Wednesdays, 89:30 p.m., Caroline Street Stage on the beach

Family Beach Olympics: June 24 – Aug. 5, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 27th Street, on the beach

Sunset Park Party Nights: July 3 – Aug. 28, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Sunset Park, S. Division Street, bayside Sundaes in the Park: July 13 – Aug. 24, Sundays, 7-9 p.m., Northside Park, 125th Street

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Glenn Miller Orchestra to perform Evening includes music, live and silent auctions to benefit Wor. Co. Library (May 23, 2014) Usher in a summer to remember by dancing like it’s the 1940s again with the renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra on Saturday, May 24, and have fun supporting the Worcester County Library in the process. The show will take place at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street on Ocean City from 6:30-11 p.m. The 18-member ensemble is the most sought after big band in the world today because of its distinct sound, and its players attract dedicated swing fans worldwide. The orchestra plays many of Glenn Miller’s original 1930s and 1940s recordings, including signature songs “Moonlight Serenade,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo” and “In the Mood,” as well as modern selections delivered in a distinctly Miller style. “The Glenn Miller Orchestra is the ultimate swing band, and, unlike many other musical groups that come and go with the times, their music spans the generations,” Library Director Mark Thomas said. “Their music remains relevant to today’s audience and has been featured promi-

nently in television and movies from the 1930s straight through to the 2012 movie ‘Hyde Park on the Hudson.’ They continue to entertain audiences in hits like ‘The Aviator,’ ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation,’ ‘Big,’ ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ ‘Valentine’s Day,’ ‘Cold Case’ and ‘Lost.’ Because their songs receive such wide play, even those who don’t realize they are listening to Glenn Miller know his music.”

‘The Glenn Miller Orchestra is the ultimate swing band, and, unlike many other musical groups that come and go with the times, their music spans the generations,’ Library Director Mark Thomas The night begins with music from local favorites, WWII tunes at 6:30 p.m., followed by a live auction at 7:30 p.m. The Glenn Miller Orchestra will take the stage at 8 p.m. There will be a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. Bid on getaway packages donated by several of the area’s hoteliers, including the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin and the Grand Hotel & Spa, Carousel Ocean-

front Hotel and Condos, and Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel in Ocean City. Other auction items include golf packages, fine art, antiques and jewelry. Dress in 1940s period attire for a chance to take home prizes. A night with the Glenn Miller Orchestra is the Worcester County Library Foundation’s first signature event. All proceeds will benefit the library. Tickets cost $45 per person or $425 for a table of 10 and can be purchased at any branch library or by calling 410-632-3970. Roundtrip transportation tickets from the Ocean Pines Library are also available for an additional $12. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity that exists to advance the mission of the Worcester County Library to promote reading, thinking, learning and enjoyment of the arts. Donations to the foundation are tax-deductible and are used to help underwrite the cost of facility improvements, special programs, new library materials and cutting edge technology that are enjoyed at no cost to the public and help the library remain a vital civic asset in a rapidly advancing world. To make a donation or to learn more about the work of the foundation, contact Library Public Relations Manager Lisa Outten Stant at lstant@worcesterlibrary.org or call 410-632-3970.

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June 4 deadline to nominate for volunteer awards

(May 23, 2014) To honor those whose contributions help improve the quality of life here locally, Worcester County residents are invited to nominate individuals, organizations and businesses for the 2014 Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County Awards. This year’s awards categories includes some changes. Nominations will be accepted with one winner chosen from each of the following 10 categories: youth, individual, lifetime achievement, faith-based, group/team, non-profit volunteer program, corporate/business, community of service, service-learning leader and exemplary service-learning. Nominees should reside in and represent the volunteer spirit of Worcester County. The deadline to submit nomination forms is June 4. The annual Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County awards program is run in cooperation with the annual Governor’s Service Awards recognition program. Nomination forms are available online at www.co.worcester.md.us. Hard copies will be available at the following locations: Worcester County Government Center in Snow Hill, all five Worcester County branch libraries or by contacting Worcester County Volunteer Services Manager, Kelly Brinkley at 410-632-0090 or kbrinkley@co.worcester.md.us.

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OUT & ABOUT

TOP ESSAYS The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 166 of Ocean City sponsored an Americanism Essay contest and winners from Ocean City Elementary School were honored for their essays on “How I Take Pride in Being an American." They were presented with cash awards, medals and certificates during a luncheon at the Legion Post on 24th Street. First-place winner, Makayla Brown, will go on to the district finals in Cambridge. Pictured in front row, from left are Brown; Jake Gillespie, third place, and Hannah Zajdel, second place. In back row, are, Grace Mitchell, Dr. Melanie Biscoe, Principal Dawn Rogers and Faith Murray.

SDHS KEY CLUB Stephen Decatur High School Key Club members Emily Cashman, Alison Alvarado, Angela Audette, and Kristen Cabrera pose with Kiwanis Club member Roy Foreman during the school's annual Key Club breakfast, April 23. The SDHS Key Club hosted more than 40 members of the local Kiwanis Club as well as Superintendent of Worcester County Schools, Dr. Jerry Wilson, and Chief Operating Officer, Lou Taylor.

BRIDGE OFFICERS The Ocean City Power Squadron pledged its Bridge officers for 2014 during the Change of Watch Ceremony on May 3. The Squadron has been active for 33 years in our area offering boating education and safety classes for the community. It also participates in a variety of community service events, as well as social activities. Pictured, from left, are incoming Bridge officers Bill Killinger treasurer; Stuart Glassman executive officer; Ginny Rush, flag officer; Mort Brown, education officer; Sterling Wyand, commander; Linda Hess, administrative officer and Bonnie Curro, secretary.

TREE PRESENTATION The Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution present a Japanese Cherry tree to Worcester Preparatory School. Pictured during the dedication ceremony, from left, are Judy Reeser, Regent Jackie Spurrier, Carol Morrison, Worcester Prep Headmaster Dr. Barry Tull and Mary Beth Carozza. Many of the trees on Worcester’s campus have been donated by the Levin Winder Chapter of the DAR.

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Rosie Garlitz, chairwoman of American Legion Unit #166 Auxiliary's National Security Programs, presents a plaque of appreciation to Master Chief David Reynolds of Stephen Decatur High School's Navy JR ROTC Program. Members of the program who recently posted the colors for the Americanism Program of Unit #166, from left, are Randy Odenwald, John Revel, Jacob Darlington and Zackhary Jasilaitis. The Unit #166 President Mary Herl, right, looks on.

Exalted Ruler Pete Peterson, presents a $2,000 Promise Grant check from the Elks Grand Lodge to the officers of Play It Safe, a program to assist graduating seniors who come to Ocean City to celebrate in making good choices to have fun without the use of alcohol and drugs. This will be the 25th year for Play It Safe. Pictured, from left, are Al "Hondo" Handy, Bev Townsend, Karen Thompson, Donna Greenwood and Peterson.

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OUT & ABOUT

WINNING ESSAY Worcester Prep sixth grade student Maximillian Taylor was honored for excellence in historical essay writing at the local, state, and eastern regional levels of the DAR competition. His essay was originally a winner for sixth grade in the Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution competition. Pictured, from left, with Taylor are Katie (Kit) Matthews, DAR Regent; Brigit Taylor; Daniel Taylor; and Joan Chambers, chairman, American History Committee.

FUNDRAISER PLANNING Star Charities members got together May 8 at Ocean Downs to finalize plans for their annual Western Night dinner and entertainment at Ocean Downs July 10, with proceeds benefiting Coastal Hospice. Tickets cost $26. For more information, call Star Charities President Anna Foultz at 410-641-7667 or Barbara Mazzei at 410-208-0430. Pictured, from left, are Sharon Sorrentino, Foultz, Mazzei, Ocean Downs Executive Director of Hospitality John Soysal, and Ocean Downs Director of Marketing Crystal Layton.

SDHS WRITING CENTER Stephen Decatur High School Principal Tom Zimmer is surrounded by founding members of the new Seahawk Writing Center during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the official opening. To kick off the event, visiting students participated in a scavenger hunt that led them to clues throughout the English department and around the school. The new SWC, which is staffed entirely by trained student tutors, provides one-on-one writing help and is filled with writing resources. Pictured, in back row, Barrett Moncure, Reagan Dunham, Alea Aul, English teacher Kia Terlizzi, Caitlin Nilo and Alex Terlizzi, and in front row, Monica McInerney, Abby Friedman, Ami Oliver, Zimmer, Shannon Southcomb and Gab Evans.

WPS BOTBALL TEAM Worcester Prep’s Botball team was honored with third place in the double elimination final in robotics programming for the Washington D.C. region. Senior team member Lane Spangler was honored with the “Best Programming” Judges’ Award. The programmers’ task was to create a robot that would move coat hangers onto and off of mounted rails and move other objects around a playing field. Worcester’s robotics experts competed with some of the best robotics teams in the country. Some of the members of the Worcester Prep Botball team at the competition are Lane Spangler, Mark Gee, Zach Oltman, Razaak Eniola, Biola Eniola, Madison Doody, Scott Klug, Christopher Choy, Chris Klug and Chris Rilling.

APPRECIATION Ocean City AARP President Chris Norris presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Doug Phillips, director of marketing for The Freeman Stage, for his preview of the upcoming season, during the organization's May membership meeting.

CONTEST WINNERS Worcester Prep winners in the 2014 Optimist Oratorical Competition hosted by the Berlin/Ocean City Optimist Club, from left, are Biola Eniola, third place boys’ division; Nik Moondra, second place boys’ division; Fiona Pando, second place girls’ division; Amanda Gabriel, third place girls’ division and Christopher Rilling, first place boys’ division. Rilling was selected to represent the boys at the regional competition in Salisbury.

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NEW PIANO FOR WPS Drs. Wilson and Linda Choy of Rehoboth Beach, and Michelle and Joe Dashiell of Ocean City, present Worcester Preparatory School with a new Chang Baby Grand Piano. Initiating the piano with selections for those gathered to receive the gift were pianists Isabel Dashiell and Jacob Todd. Showing the new baby grand, from left, are Christopher Choy, Dashiell and Alex Choy.

SDHS PROM ROYALS Stephen Decatur High School seniors Katie Collins and Nick Moses were named Prom Queen and King at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on May 10. Collins is a member of the National Honor Society and both are members of the indoor track and lacrosse teams.

YOUNG AUTHOR Liam Hammond, a middle school student at Worcester Preparatory School, is congratulated by Head of Middle School Mike Grosso for winning second place in the Young Author’s Short Story Competition for seventh grade students.

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AGH installs computers at local community churches (May 23, 2014) During the past few years, Atlantic General Hospital has worked to build the Faith Based Medical Home Partnership, a collection of religious leaders who support the promotion of health literacy and the availability of information in order to achieve optimal health. Through this partnership, Atlantic General recently purchased and installed computers at local churches in an effort to help improve health literacy within the local communities. One of the installations is the Stevenson United Methodist Church in Berlin, where Pastor Ron Schatz holds a highly enthusiastic and positive outlook on the program. Not only does he feel having access to the technology will engage the youth and help to facilitate an interest in health early in life, but he also feels that the Partnership will encourage members of the community to become more proactive in managing their own health and wellness in addition to making more informed medical decisions. “People must keep the body well to house the spirit in the here and now, and the Faith Based Medical Home Partnership aims to help people bridge the gap between body and

spirit,” Schatz said. Three computers were gifted to his church through a grant Atlantic General Hospital received from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and each machine is now armed and ready for use with a full health resource guide to provide information to anyone seeking reference. The detailed guide includes articles and literature on many health related topics that affect our community daily, such as diabetes, congestive heart failure, weight management, cancer, pain management, and women’s health just to name a few. Individuals seeking a primary care provider or specialist can search within Atlantic General Hospital’s online medical staff directory. They will also have direct access to the newly implemented PERKS (Patient Electronic Record Keeping Service) Portal, which allows any discharged patients to access their medical information such as lab results and discharge instructions online. Patients of Atlantic General Health System have expanded used of the portal to schedule appointments with their physicians, receive e-mail care reminders, and refill

their prescriptions. Schatz has taken the program one step further by providing resources on his set of computers that allow users to search for information on affordable housing, food pantries, and employment. They even have a resume builder to help those searching for employment opportunities. At Stevenson United Methodist Church, the computers are available for community use on Wednesdays or via appointment by calling 410641-1137. Not close to Berlin? Visit atlanticgeneral.org for a full list of faith organizations that are participating in the partnership.

Gail Mansell, left, Atlantic General Hospital chaplain, with Atlantic General Hospital IT specialist Chad Heller and Nancy Smith, the faith based partnership’s health ambassador for Holy Savior Catholic Church, during installation of a new computer.

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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.

FRI. May 23 SPRING MOVIES IN THE PARK — North-

side Park, 200 125th St. in Ocean City. Take your beach chair or blanket and enjoy a free movie in the park. Info: 410250-0125.

FUNDRAISER FOR CAROL NICHOLSON —

American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 3 p.m. Quarter, silent and Chinese auctions, 50/50 raffles and cash bar. Benefiting Carol Nicholson, the Steward of Synepuxent post #166 American Legion, who is battling cancer. Info: Rosie Garlitz, 410-213-2624 or shorerosie@msn.com.

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. May 24 SPRING ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW —

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring vendors displaying garden accessories, jewelry, candles, florals, nautical items, wood crafts and homemade items. Also, handmade chocolates, fudge and dip mixes. Free admission. Info: Janice Cropper, 410-213-0735 or cropperjl@aol.com.

OC BEACH LIGHTS — Ocean City beach at N. Division Street, 9:30 p.m., 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Special Patriotic Show for Memorial Day weekend. A five-story tall inflatable sphere featuring an eightminute, visual laser, lighting, special effects, video and audio production with visibility along the boardwalk. New fireworks effects added this year. Info: www.ococean.com or 800-626-2326.

THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 6:30-11 p.m. Wear 1940s dress attire or enter the dance contest for a chance to win prizes. Passed hor d’oeuvres, cash bar, silent auction and live auction. Event opens with music by the WWTunes at 6:30 p.m. and the Glenn Miller Orchestra at 8 p.m. Tickets on sale at all Worcester County Library branches or call 410-632-3970. Tickets cost $45 or a table of 10 for $425. Proceeds benefit the Worcester County Library Foundation. Info: www.worcesterlibrary.org or 410-2892800.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN DINNER — Sound United Methodist Church, Route 54 (Lighthouse Road), Williamsville, Del., 3-6 p.m. Menu includes fried chicken, green beans, beets, mashed potatoes, collard greens and roll. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children. Carryout and bake sale available. Info: facebook.com/SoundUMC, 302-436-4011 or soundchurchinfo@gmail.com.

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

9078. No initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 weekly.

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 443783-3529.

MON. May 26 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.

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

HISTORIC MUSEUM OPEN — Historic St.

SUN. May 25

CRAB NIGHT — Knights of Columbus,

SPRING ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW —

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring vendors displaying garden accessories, jewelry, candles, florals, nautical items, wood crafts and homemade items. Also, handmade chocolates, fudge and dip mixes. Free admission. Info: Janice Cropper, 410-213-0735 or cropperjl@aol.com.

OC BEACH LIGHTS — Ocean City beach at N. Division Street, 9:30 p.m., 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Special Patriotic Show for Memorial Day weekend. A five-story tall inflatable sphere featuring an eightminute, visual laser, lighting, special effects, video and audio production with visibility along the boardwalk. New fireworks effects added this year. Info: www.ococean.com or 800-626-2326.

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 coffee and juice. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children 11 and younger. Info: 410-524-7994. 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-

Martin’s Church Museum, 11413 Worcester Highway, Showell, 1-4 p.m. Info: 410-251-2849.

TUES. May 27

9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, 5-7 p.m. Menu includes steamed crabs (if available), crab cakes, fried flounder, fried calamari, corn on the cob, French fries, hot dogs and pizza. Cash bar. Pre-orders: 410-524-7994, Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

‘ASK A MASTER GARDENER’ — The Uni-

versity of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service offers free clinics at the Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, on Tuesdays from 1-4 p.m. Master Gardeners will be available to answer gardening questions. Samples may be brought for testing in a plastic bag marked with name and phone number. All services are free of charge.

ATLANTIC COAST CHAPTER OF THE MARYLAND SALTWATER SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION MEETING — Lion’s Club, Airport

Road, West Ocean City, 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and guest are welcome. Dennis McDermott will be sharing his years of experience on the correct maintenance and up keep on all brands of fishing reels. Also a discussion on the possible options for the Striped Bass fishery, proposed by DNR for 2015.

WED. May 28

BINGO — Every Wednesday at Ocean

City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street and Sinepuxent Avenue, rear of the Fenwick

Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Food is available. Open to the public. No one allowed in the hall under 18 years of age during bingo. Info: 410-250-2645.

DELMARVA HAND DANCING CLUB —

Meets every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:30-6:30 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.

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

Wednesday at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7:45 a.m. Except the third Wednesday of the month when it takes place at Halls Restaurant, 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 7:45 a.m., June through September. Info: d.landis@mchsi.com or 410-641-7330.

THURS. May 29

OCEAN CITY SHARK TOURNAMENT — OC

Fishing Center, 12940 Inlet Isle Lane, West Ocean City, 3:30-7 p.m. See the boats at the dockside weigh-ins. Info: Mark Sampson, 410-213-2442, ocsharktournament@gmail.com or www.ocsharktournament.com.

3RD ANNUAL RAVENS BEACH BASH —

Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway in Ocean City. Fans join Ravens players, coaches, cheerleaders, Playmakers, Poe, talent from 98Rock and Miller Lite as they turn Ocean City into Ravenstown for the weekend. Info: Renee Seiden, 410-5243535.

ALZHEIMER’S CARE TRAINING PROGRAM — Gull Creek Senior Living Community,

One Meadow Street, Berlin, 2-4 p.m. Discover how Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are diagnosed. Understand more about the behaviors that can be caused by the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Refreshments provided. RSVP: Mari Bohall, mbohall.gullcreekoffice@ verizon.net or 410-641-3171.

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: 410289-3166.

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CALENDAR Continued from Page 105 CHAIR AEROBICS — St. Peter’s Lutheran

PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP — Group meets the second Tuesday of

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.

each month at Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30-4 p.m. Speakers, discussions, exercise, etc. No reservations, no fees. Patients and caregivers are encouraged to stop by. Info: 410208-3132.

SPRING FLING — Ocean Pines Commu-

nity Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 6 p.m. Featuring fellowship and food. Tickets cost $25. The event will benefit “Friends of Judy Davis.” Davis is a candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 38C, North Worcester and East Wicomico counties. All are welcome. Info: 410-213-1956.

CPR/AED, BLS AND FIRST AID COURSES — The American Heart Association is of-

fering these life saving skills. Great for families, communities with pools, teachers, construction workers, lifeguards, coaches, physical trainers, camp counselors. Also Basic Life Support training for medical professionals, pharmacists, dentists, doctors, CNA’s, LPN’s, RN’s or nursing students. Weekly classes offered. Sign up: 302-462-5594.

ONGOING EVENTS BLUE STAR MUSEUM PROGRAM — Ocean

FREE DIABETES SUPPORT GROUPS —

City Life-Saving Station Museum, located at the south end of the Boardwalk, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., May 26 through Sept. 1. Free admission for active service members and their families. Info: 410289-4991.

Takes place the third Wednesday of each month at Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 1-2 p.m., and the third Thursday of each month at Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 1-2 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about diabetes and its treatment is invited to attend. Info: Worcester County Health Department, Prevention Services, 410632-0056.

PINE’EER CRAFT AND GIFT SHOP OPEN —

Pine’eer Craft and Gift Shop, White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Shop will be open every Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring handcrafted home décor, jewelry and fashion accessories created by members of the Pine’eer Craft Club.

SMOKING CESSATION CLASSES — Berlin

Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m., through June 24. Also held at Pocomoke Health Center, 400-A Walnut St., Thursdays, 56 p.m., through June 26. Professionally trained instructors will help develop customized plans for quitting. Register: Worcester County Health Department, 410-632-0056.

WORCESTER COUNTY PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP — Meets the sec-

ond Tuesday of each month at Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30-4

OYSTER RECOVERY PROJECT EmilyKate Kolarik was awarded the Girl Scout Gold Award for her “Oyster Recovery Project.” She partnered with Maryland Coastal Bays in placing oyster cages throughout the community at private residents. She informed them on the importance of replenishing the oyster population and ways we can all contribute. Kolarik helped take care of the oyster spats for a duration of a year, which then they were collected and released into the Chesapeake Bay. During this time she attended several conventions were she manned booths helping to recruit new participants. Kolarik is a junior at Stephen Decatur High School and plans to pursue a career in marine biology. Ocean City. “Poetry, Lyrics, and Music,” a concert combining the lyrical flow of poetry with intricate melodies, will take place on June 29. Info: 410-208-4707.

p.m. Info: 410-208-3132.

AUMC THRIFT SHOP — Atlantic United

Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City. Now open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 410289-4458.

OCVFC LADIES AUXILIARY — The group

SINGERS WANTED — The Worcester Chorale will hold rehearsals on Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., from March 19 through June 25 at the Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in

meets monthly on the first Monday at 7 p.m. at the West Ocean City Fire Station, second floor, Keyser Point Road. New members welcome. Info: Denise, 443359-2014 or any Ladies Auxiliary member.

Group meets the first Friday of each month at 1 p.m in the library meeting room. Discussions on library and volunteer needs and often include interesting speakers. Followed by refreshments. New Friends always welcome.

WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB —

Luncheon meeting, third Tuesday, 1 p.m., Ocean Pines. Info: 410-208-1398.

FIRST STATE DETACHMENT OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MONTHLY MEETINGS — Meetings are held on the

fourth Wednesday of each month at VFW Post 8296, 104 66th St., Ocean City, 7 p.m. Open to all fellow Marines and FMF Corpsmen. Info: Rick Holmes, 302-988-1056.

HELP FOR VETERANS — Ocean Pines li-

FE EATURING ATURING TURING Guest Preacher Rev. Dr. Stephen Bouman Singer/Songgw writer RACHEL KURTZ

brary, 11107 Cathell Road, third Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Michelle Licata, a representative from the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, is on hand to help veterans (of any conflict) with whatever help they need in navigating available VA programs, need special assistance, etc. Info: Licata, 410-713-3482.

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Thinking about Labor Day OUR OPINION

Here we are about to celebrate Memorial Day, but educators and school officials throughout the state are already talking about Labor Day. Worcester County naturally favors starting public school after Labor Day, which Gov. Martin O’Malley’s special task force also concluded this week, largely because of the economic impact it would have on this and Maryland’s other tourism areas. Acknowledging that, Worcester County was the first of the state’s 24 school districts to break from the recent trend of starting public school before Labor Day. Bob Rothermel, Worcester’s Board of Education president, said if there was a good year to make this move, then 2014, when Labor Day falls on Sept. 1, is it. Next year, however, Labor Day will fall on Sept. 7. Naturally, this has caused some concerns. Opponents of the change say after this year’s unusually harsh winter and its weather-related school closings, that a late start could tighten the availability of snow days. A greater worry expressed by some is that a later start date could reduce professional development days for teachers and hamper preparations for important testing in the fall. This may be true, but common sense would dictate that if this testing does occur at the same time around the state and if preparation is so vital to a school system’s success in the eyes of state education officials, all schools should adhere to the same calendar rather than have a hodge-podge of calendars that could lead to different test scores from one school to another. Never mind the estimated $74 million the later start date would add to the state’s economy. If timing is everything, and many of Maryland’s school districts say it is, then all of them should have the same clock.

Respect, and help survivors

THE PUBLIC EYE

Take a moment to remember EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK

By Phil Jacobs

Sarge Garlitz, the Adjutant of the American Legion Synepuxent Post 166 here in Ocean City, gave me some time to answer a question that’s bothered me most of my life. My late father Morton Jacobs, would drive my mother and sister and me on Memorial Days in the 1950s and 60s usually to Civil War area battlefields or to Arlington National Cemetery. My sister and I wouldn’t squirm in our seats or act as if we were bored, because my dad knew so much about each military cemetery and nearby battlefield, be it in Pennsylvania or Virginia that it was a lot like watching an actor. And we’d watch as volunteers painstakingly placed small flags by the many graves. He was the one who took us to the spot where General John Buford of the U.S. Calvary first saw and realized that not a Confederate raiding party, but the entire Army of Northern Virginia was heading towards Gettysburg. He taught us about Lee, about General George Meade and others. He took us to the spot on Little Round Top and he ran down the hill showing us how Col. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain led his 20th Maine soldiers, despite their lack of ammunition, down the hill, saving the Union flank. My dad knew this history. This was before the Internet and search engines. His “search engine” was to read everything he could get his hands on regarding the Civil war. But nothing meant more I don’t think than when he’d take us to the Soldiers National Cemetery in Gettysburg. There, he’d tell us many times about the place this cemetery held in our history. It was, of course, where President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. Our dad made us

commit the words to memory. Flash forward. My mother, my father and my sister all are deceased. Over the years, I have taken my wife and my two daughters also to battlefields. My oldest daughter, now a young woman, once got in trouble in her middle school classroom, because she stood up on a chair and accused her classmates of not knowing what Memorial Day was all about. Sarge validated for me that it is a time to remember those that we all know or knew who gave their service and sometimes their lives for the United States. Sarge also told me that at 72 years old, he has a memory when he first learned that Memorial Day. As a first grader in his Western Maryland elementary school, it was his classroom teacher, Mary Meyers who walked the Sarge and his classmates to a special monument in the memory of those who had defended our nation. That’s where he said he first learned. On a spring Tuesday before the Memorial Day crowd arrived, he said that he knows that it’s important for the economy to have the season begin on this hallowed day. He also said that he felt most of the people who will be on the beach come Memorial Day have a relative or knows someone who does have a relative who should be remembered for their military service. I can remember being in Israel for a Memorial Day. There, an ominous droning siren goes of for a couple of minutes all over the state. Cars are pulled over on the highway, and people get out and look down in quiet respect. People in lines at the store stop chatting. Children watch as their parents many times shed a tear. Because in IsSee TAKE Page 110

Casting about for something relevant to write for the Memorial Day weekend, I was drawn to one of the more interesting circumstances I’ve witnessed in some time: members of Congress calling for the head of the Veterans Affairs administrator By for – and get Stewart this – being ineffective. Dobson Not to put too fine a point on it, but this is like a parade horse dropping a pile in the street and then yelling at the sanitation department for not doing a better job. You have to love the irony. Congress, of course, is not alone, with the administration also expressing great anger at the recently revealed failures of VA hospitals around the country. They’re going to fix this thing, gosh darn it. Yeah, well, they said the same thing 10 years ago when it came out that the only thing scurrying at the Army’s Walter Reed Medical Center was the rat population. That, of course, prompted great outrage, an “extensive review” and a few heads bouncing across the lawn as drums rolled and a bugler sounded retreat. And these guys are just now shocked that the VA hospital situation has deteriorated? Deteriorated from what? Put it like this, even many, many years ago, back in the days when the interior design of VA hospitals employed more shades of dingy than Valspar has paints, the first thing any visitor would have had removed in many of those facilities would have been his or her confidence. See HONOR Page 110

Letters Remembering Ike, a fallen hero

Editor, Last Friday we honored and celebrated the life of K-9 Deputy Sheriff Ike, Badge MSP K-9 #3050 who has entered K-9 Heaven. Our hearts are broken and I ask you God to take good care of Ike and spread the word what a faithful and loyal protector he was to Cpl. Larmore, Cpl. Larmore’s family, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, all law enforcement, and to our Worcester County citizens. Not every dog that enters K-9 Training makes the grade to become a K-9. It’s extremely difficult training, but Ike, you made it. Not everyone can be a K-9 handler, it takes a special person that can care and love a K9 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Cpl. Larmore was the right handler for Ike. A K-9 and its handler bond together and become best friends. Cpl. Larmore and Ike shared so much together their trust and love for each other. Cpl. Larmore and Ike faced many assignments, some very dangerous, tracking suspects, entering a building never knowing what the outcome could be, drug searches, traffic stops and other rewarding assignments such as finding lost children or adults.Ike you have answered your last call. Our K-9’s will continue to carry on their duties protecting us, however they will miss you Ike. Ike never took a sick leave day. Ike never received a pay check. Ike never complained about the long hours he worked. Ike never requested a day off. Ike never asked for anything. Ike loved his job doing what he was trained to do, protecting Cpl. Larmore. Ike, we could only provide you with food, and medical expenses, but Ike I want you to know how much we loved and cared about you, you were one of us, protector of the peace. Ike, God is waiting for you; also a gentle giant, Deputy First Class Brian Heller, who lost in the line of duty in 2000 will be there for you. Ike your new assignment is taking care of Brian. Chris, Emily and family, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office shares your sorrow and we want to thank you for providing Ike with a loving home and most of all your love for him. God bless Ike, the Larmores, the men and women of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, our K-9’s, law enforcement. I would like to especially thank the Worcester County community for their overwhelming out pouring of support for our office and the men, women, and K-9s that dedicate their lives to serve to make our community a great place to live. Ike, Semper Fi. Reggie Mason Worcester County Sheriff

Lock up addictive meds

May 23, 2014

Ocean City Today

to the editor

Editor, OC Today is to be commended for your recent series of articles focusing on the heroin epidemic in Worcester County. I was especially pleased to see a report about the effectiveness of the Worcester County Drug Treatment Court. While Drug Court (as it is called) is not always effective, it provides tremendous support and resources for addicts and provides, for many, the last best hope for sobriety and a new chance at life. Unfortunately, by the time someone enters Drug Court with an opiate addiction their life has already spiraled out of control. As recently as February, the National Governor’s Association released a report stating that “The abuse of prescription drugs is the fastest growing drug problem in the United States, and is the most common type of drug abuse after marijuana use among teens between the ages of 12 and 17.” The prescription drugs most often abused are opiate pain pills. Time and again, I have heard young adults and juveniles state that they started using drugs with friends, experimenting with prescribed opiate pain pills taken out of family medicine cabinets. As many as four out of five heroin users begin by using prescription pain pills. Most young people fail to see the danger in prescription drugs because they think that if these medicines were prescribed by a doctor, then they must be safe. Once these prescription drugs are used, the human body adapts and soon larger doses are necessary to achieve the desired high. One to four years after experimenting with the pain pills many of these children progress to using heroin, another type of opiate, which they often describe as giving the most “bang for the buck” and which is often the easiest opiate to obtain. The saddest part of this story is that once a person becomes addicted to opiates, it can be a life-ending addiction. Medicine and science have been researching this problem for decades, but no cure has been developed. Even people who beat the addiction will often report cravings for the drug the rest of their life. The rates of success in treating opiate addictions are reportedly less than 20 percent. Ben Franklin once said that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” He could have been speaking about heroin in our community. The only true “cure” for this addiction is prevention. Together we can do a few, simple things to prevent more of our chil-

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Have an opinion? We invite you to share it, but all letters are subject to verification, so please include your name and phone number. All letters are subject to editing for space and to protect the author and this newspaper from legal action. Email letters to editor@oceancitytoday.net. For questions, call 410-723-6397. dren from starting down this path: 1. Knowledge is power. Use the Internet to learn about opiate addiction. 2. Talk with friends and family. Raise the level of awareness of this growing problem. 3. If you have any opiates in your home, do a regular inventory and then lock them up. 4. Make certain your friends inventory and lock up their opiates as well. 5. Preventing access to these medicines is a sure way to protect our children from this addiction. Everybody – parents, students, schools, community organizations, law enforcement, and public health organizations – need to work together to stem this rising tide of heroin addiction in our community. Please help – lock up your meds. Michael Farlow Snow Hill

On banning lasers, knives

Editor, “Bans can’t be enforced. I don’t know why we have not learned this lesson. From Prohibition to the war on drugs, we repeatedly indulge the fantasy that behavior can be banned. Invariably we fail." Those were the wise words of the late (author) Michael Crichton, and he knew a little bit about indulging into the world of fantasy. Unfortunately for Ocean City’s law-abiding citizens, the legislature has taken a turn towards the fictional writing of a Mr. George Orwell and his masterpiece, "1984." In this dystopian novel, our heros are stuck in a world of perpetual war and authoritarian surveillance that Big Brother justifies it’s oppression of its citizenry in the name of the ‘greater good.’ I’m afraid that Ocean City has just taken several steps towards a more Orwellian future. The Town of Ocean City has taken steps that it believes will create a safer environment on the boardwalk and tourist experience in general. I think it’s a foolish notion that such

arbitrary ordinance would do anything by outlawing the sale of such easily attainable items. When the legislature bans an inanimate object, the fact is that only law-abiding citizens will abide the law. Therefore, the possession of said object would increase disproportionally to those which are not law abiding citizens. Seems like common sense: lawabiding citizens will obey the law, while criminals continue to break the law. One can logically see how a knife ban (or any other ban for that matter) realistically removes knives from law abiding citizens while criminals will continue to run roughshod over the arbitrary laws that are for the "greater good." The State and Federal lawmakers have already acted upon the misconduct and use of laser pointers and knives. The penalties for misuse of laser pointers can be up to a 10year prison sentence and a fine up to $2,500. The laws currently on the books are an important deterrent to the misuse of these items. However, this particular ordinance goes well beyond federal and state standards of laser pointers that are sold at some of the largest retailers in the United States. This ordinance bans the sale and possession of the most common classes of laser pointers traditionally used by business professionals for presentations and stargazers, and certainly not by criminals, nor does it prohibit actual criminal actions. For this reasoning, it’s irresponsible for anyone to believe that the Town of Ocean City’s intent of enforcing sales and possession restrictions that exceed Federal standards can deter undesirable conduct and will instead ban, restrict, and punish lawful commerce. The criminal laws that already protect many families visit to Ocean City, is not bolstered by arbitrary restrictions that are not consistent with federal standards. These ordinances are bad for business, bad for freedom, and categorically unenforceable. Dustin Levy Ocean City See LETTERS Page 110

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Congrats for work behind Yacht Club

Congratulations to the Ocean Pines GM Bob Thompson, his staff, and the OP Association members who’s hard work made it possible for the new Yacht Club facility to host its first public event on Saturday, May 17. We are all looking forward to the official opening on Memorial Day Weekend of the YC campus, including its pool, the new baby pool at Mumford’s Landing and the Splash Pad at the Swim and Racket facility. The Grand Opening of the new “Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht Club” on June 8 will be a major event as well. These new facilities along with the updated and improved Golf Course will go a long way toward increasing all of our property values and making Ocean Pines the premier community

it once was and will be again. The future looks bright thanks to those who worked so hard to make this happen. Congratulations. Gary and Maggie Miller Ocean Pines

Overwhelmed with thanks

Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the fire and rescue department of Ocean City for the care they showed me after my fall on March 26. It was a comfort to know our town can count on them at a time so needed. I didn’t feel alone because of the care and kindness they bestowed on me. The experience will last a lifetime. I am overwhelmed with “thanks.” The department does so much good for our town. Anna Fogarty Ocean City

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PUBLIC EYE

Honor the fallen by taking better care of their buddies Continued from Page 108 It was not then and is not now any one person’s fault. The problem is that taking care of soldiers, sailors and aviators after they have done their soldering, sailing and flying has never occupied the top tier in either the political or public consciousness. Why not? First, it would cost a lot

of money. Secondly, it would cost a lot of money, and thirdly, it’s government, which frequently runs itself because no one pays attention until, like now, a parade horse deposits something in plain view. If you want to honor the fallen, the thing to do is show them some respect by taking better care of their buddies who made it back.

EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK

Take moment to remember what this holiday is about Continued from Page 108 rael, there are not many who don’t know someone who has been killed in military action defending the state. Sarge reminded me that at many commemorations flags will fly at half mast on Memorial Day morning, and then raised to full height.

Sarge will be present at several commemorations on Memorial Day. He said in our interview that he surely wants everyone who is visiting our resort this Memorial Day to have a great time. And he urged them to take a moment. A moment to remember.

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