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COMMISSIONERS AWARD RAISES, RAISE TAXES Diluted quorum leads to invalid initial vote; Bunting remains sole opponent NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (May 25, 2012) Over the strong objection of Commissioner Madison Bunting, the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday gave

county employees a 2 percent raise and increased the property tax rate by 7 cents.

“It’s not the time to do a raise,” Bunting said. “You could lower that 7-cent [tax increase] if you don’t give the raise.”

Bunting opposed the pay increase because of the many county residents who are struggling financially.

Neither Commissioner Virgil Shockley nor Commissioner James Purnell could vote on the pay raise because both are school bus contractors and would have a conflict of interest. That left the seven-member board with

five voting members.

Earlier, the commissioners had voted 3-2, with Commissioners Merrill Lockfaw and Bunting opposed, on a 2.5 percent raise, but Bunting surprised the other commissioners when he told them the vote was invalid because the law requires an affirmative vote of at least four members.

County attorney Sonny Bloxom was called into the room and, after reading the law, said Bunting was correct.

“It’s the law,” he said.

Angered, Commissioner Bud Church told Bunting, “You’re cutting off your nose to spite your face.”

Commissioner Judy Boggs also told Bunting that he was See WORCESTER on Page 6

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Ocean City budget passes amidst feud ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer

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Dump truck overturns on Route 50 An accident at the corner of routes 50 and 611 early Wednesday afternoon resulted in backed-up traffic and a considerable amount of spilled sand.

The Ocean City Fire Department arrived on the scene around 1 p.m. to find a green SUV in the middle of the intersection with its front end completely crumpled, and a dump truck full of sand turned on its side and lodged in a steep ditch in front of PNC Bank.

According to the driver of the dump truck, owned by Rayne’s Sand and Gravel, he had been driving eastbound on Route 50 toward Ocean City when the SUV, heading west on Route 50, at-

tempted to make a left turn against the red arrow signal in order to head south on Route 611. As it turned, the SUV collided with the moving dump truck at a 45-degree angle, stopping the SUV in its tracks and causing the dump truck to veer to the right side of the road and into the ditch.

A fire department spokesman said neither driver was injured.

The Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Office, as well as the Worcester County Fire Marshal, was called to contain spilled fuel and hydraulic fluids. Firefighters used sand from the dump truck to absorb chemicals spilled on the highway.

(May 25, 2012) Although the debate continued, Ocean City government’s budget for the 2013 fiscal year is a done deal. The council made the final passing vote Monday night amid a continuing disagreement over just how much of an impact the reduction of the city’s property tax rate by a penny will ultimately have.

During the first reading of the city’s proposed budget two weeks ago, Councilman Joe Hall made a motion to reduce the city’s property tax rate from 46.85 cents per 100 dollars of assessed value to 45.85 cents. He cited the move as a necessary gesture of trust to taxpayers and business owners.

The 46.85-cent rate, as seen in the original proposed budget from mayor and Interim City Manager Rick Meehan, would have produced the same amount of tax revenue for the city as it had taken in last year – a rate known as the constant yield. Even though this year’s rate was raised significantly, it was done so to offset the considerable reduction See OCEAN on Page 8

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Maintenance Department steels itself for summer onslaught ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (May 25, 2012) “We only have two seasons in this town — summer, and getting ready for summer.”

Dick Malone, deputy Public Works director in charge of maintenance, is always thinking ahead to the next battle. Like Napoleon in Russia — or perhaps Lyndon Johnson in Vietnam — he embarks on a war of attrition that can never be won, only postponed, knowing full well the sacrifice involved.

Specifically, 9.6 million feet of toilet paper, enough to create a highway of single-ply from Ocean City to Denver.

“Everything the town does is a bell curve, and this time of year we’re on the upswing of the bell curve,” said Malone, in reference to the city’s extensive preparations for the summer months. Although most of the prep work is in labor – cleaning the beach and Boardwalk, painting the curbs — there are a few substantial materiel outlays. And none is more impressive, at least numerically, than toiletries for downtown Ocean City’s public restrooms.

“We buy trash bags and paper towels by the pallet load, and, of course toilet paper,” said Malone. “It’s truck loads of toilet paper, literally.”

Even more remarkable is the fact that Malone knows exactly how much will be used, and when. Any given summer will see 300 cases of toilet paper pass through the maintenance headquarters at the Whiteside building on the southern tip of

of this year’s budget, and then order another huge amount in July,” Malone said.

Since the financial design for FY12 began in the winter of 2010-2011, Malone needed to know long in advance just how much he was going to go through. “November of 2010 is when I planned what I’m doing right now,” he said.

Fortunate, then, that the town’s consumption has stayed so consistent. In the Public Works department, business is measured not in dollars, but in garbage,

(May 25, 2012) The Worcester County Board of Education has appointed Dr. Jerry Wilson as superintendent of schools, pending certification approval by the Maryland State Department of Education.

Wilson will assume the position July 1.

“I am excited to be given the opportunity to serve as superinDr. Jerry Wilson tendent in Worcester County, an outstanding school district renowned for high levels of performance,” Wilson said.

“My wife, Liz, and I are looking forward to meeting the educational community and learning about the culture of the district and how the educators have achieved such remarkable successes.”

Wilson applauded the public school system’s focus on each student, as well as its commitment to attracting and retaining the very best educators.

“I am eager to work with the school system’s outstanding teachers, administrators and staff to keep the momentum moving forward,” he said. “We will continue to keep children first.”

Wilson has served as superintendent of Colorado’s Poudre School Dis-

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The first half of the summer’s toilet paper supply — roughly 150 cases, or 4.8 million feet — is in storage at Ocean City’s Whiteside maintenance building on Philadelphia Avenue and South Division Street. The paper will be used in the Boardwalk’s bathrooms.

Philadelphia Avenue. Each case has eight 4,000-foot rolls.

“Computerization has really helped, we get better all the time [at charting usage],” Malone said.

So much, in fact, that he is able to spread the purchase of toilet paper out over two different budget years, buying a large amount just before the end of the fiscal year on June 30 and then getting another shipment as soon as the new budget calendar begins.

“We buy everything we think we can out

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(May 25, 2012) Giving a whole new meaning to the phrase “burnt-out,” Ocean City Purchasing Director Joe Sobczak gestured to a small bulldozer that looked as if it had been roasted on a spit.

“Somebody will jump right on that.

There’s a lot of scrap value in there if you know what you’re doing,” he said. The machine had, in fact, caught fire some months back and been ingloriously dragged into a corner of the police impound lot at 65th street.

But the dozer, and several other pieces of refuse city property, may have a second lease on life since the city has been increasingly using online auctions to recoup some of its materiel attrition in these tough financial times.

Just this past week, the City Council passed an ordinance approving the sale of a long list of city-owned surplus items on the Web site GovDeals.com, an operation for which Sobczak has become the point man, and which he says has resulted in considerable financial boon for the city.

Much like eBay and other auction sites, GovDeals allows users to post items for bid over a certain period of time. Bidders submit their prices electronically, and the winning bidder is then obligated to transfer funds to the seller, who will ship the item to the buyer.

Unlike other sites, however, GovDeals caters to municipalities, particularly those looking to offload heavy public works-related equipment that the average eBay browser would not exactly be interested in.

“We can sell anything on there,” Sobczak said. Examples from this most recent list range from unclaimed cars and mopeds to commercial hedge trimmers and air compressors to obsolete printers and computer monitors.

Even law enforcement gear makes it onto the site —this most recent list featured a protective bomb squad suit — although Sobczak said that such auctions are controlled so that only qualified police agencies can bid on the item.

And, what’s more, the items are reaching a larger audience.

“What we’re finding is that we’ve reached a new market where we’re getting people out there who have some direct use or are in the business of using the items we’re selling,” Sobczak said.

“Before, we had some local people who would come out and bid on stuff on spec to resell it,” he continued. Up until April of 2011, the city would periodically hold live auctions for surplus equipment, but the Internet era has phased t his out.

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on a team, but Bunting countered that he was not on a team to give raises.

Although Lockfaw had sided with Bunting on the 2.5 percent raise, he agreed to the 2 percent increase.

Bunting said he would vote for a 1.5 percent raise because that was about equal to the one-time $750 bonus he had suggested earlier, but the other commissioners thought 1.5 percent was too low.

The commissioners then voted 4-1, with only Bunting opposed, to give employees the 2 percent raise.

Lockfaw voted with Bunting, however, in opposition to the seven-cent tax increase that will add $11 million to the county coffers. A 5-cent property tax increase would have added $7.8 million and a 6-cent increase would have added $9.4 million, but those smaller increases were not really considered.

The discount for early payment of property taxes was decreased from 1 cent to a half-cent, saving the county $400,000.

The commissioners then went through 57 pages of budget items, with 32 items on most pages, looking for expenses to cut.

Lockfaw suggested most of the cuts, some large and some small.

Temporary clerical staff for the Elections Office, budgeted at $43,600, was cut to $20,000 and travel and training for the Human Resources Department was cut from $1,500 to $1,000.

Funds for vehicle repairs for the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office were trimmed from $33,000 to $20,000 and the category of lawn equipment and maintenance for the Maintenance Department was cut from $6,000 to $1,000.

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In the tourism category, funds for the Pocomoke Marketing Partnership were cut from $100,000 to $50,000. Those funds are for the Delmarva Discovery Center on the Pocomoke River.

In the Other Recreation and Culture category, the commissioners sliced the budgeted $100,000 for the Art League of Ocean City to $20,000.

The Art League of Ocean City had asked for $100,000 for its new facility not yet under construction at 94th Street, but its president, Rina Thaler, had said later that the league would be glad to accept $20,000 per year for five years. The commissioners voted to give $20,000, but new boards would need to vote in future years

whether to keep donating that amount.

“I have to beg you to help the Art League of Ocean City because artists all over the county use that facility,” Commissioner Louise Gulyas said.

The only other listing in that category, the Costen House museum in Pocomoke, sought $5,000, but got nothing.

“We can’t open it up to all the museums,” Boggs said.

Funds for a few items were increased.

The commissioners upped the budget for vehicle maintenance for the Roads Division of the Public Works Department from $80,000 to $90,000 and increased the amount for vehicle repairs from $18,000 to $20,000.

At Gulyas’ request, the county employee’s Christmas party was added to the budget at a cost of $11,000.

Unionization in OC still up in air ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (May 25, 2012) Despite the establishment last week of a storefront on 118th Street for a group calling itself the Ocean City Employee Coalition, no employees or representatives of that organization appear to have come forward with any discussion about unionization.

Meanwhile, city officials are largely deferring to the voters with the expecta-

tion that the issue will go to referendum this fall.

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broach the topic of a union for Ocean City’s general employees.

The city’s public safety sector – the police and fire departments – are already unionized. In 2007, following a contested reorganization of emergency services that saw both the volunteer and career firefighters incorporated into an umbrella department, the International Association of Fire Fighters was allowed to organize Local 4269 in Ocean City.

The change to the city’s charter to allow collective bargaining was approved by City Council, and the issue did not go to referendum.

In contrast, the Fraternal Order of Police petitioned several times to have the issue of unionization put on the ballot, failing twice with voters before succeeding in 2002.

A union for the town’s general-sector employees has been discussed several times before, and as recently as February of this year, employees contacted city officials individually to discuss the matter.

“They asked me before to vote for it so that it would not have to go to referendum, but my response was that I work for the taxpayers, not the government, and if you want something, you have to ask your boss,” said Councilwoman Margaret Pillas.

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“I asked them what they were concerned about – pay, benefits, work environment, and the general response was ‘all of the above,’” she said.

Council President Jim Hall also said he had not been contacted recently and that he would have little input on the issue until the voters decided.

Councilwoman Mary Knight said she had also not heard recently from any employees about unionization, after she was invited in February to meet with employees and union officials but declined on the advice of city attorneys.

“I respect their right to get the petition together,” Knight said. She said she also planned to suggest to incoming City Manager David Recor that one of his first tasks should be to reach out to employees about the collective bargaining issue.

Knight said she felt the heart of the issue was that the employees felt they were losing their voice after the recent changes in staff and pay structure made by council.

“What I have understood is that they feel very uncertain about their jobs. This council, since 2010, has absolutely frightened them, they do not have a voice, and some have stated publicly that the dismissal of Dennis Dare concerns them,” she said.

“The thing that Dennis did very well is that any employee knew they could walk into his office and talk to him and get any issue worked out. When he was

removed for no apparent reason, it brought a lot of that security down,” Knight continued.

Pillas said she saw the issue as more of a countrywide trend.

“I really think it’s a reaction across the nation,” she said. Any resistance to union activity, she said, is because too many unions “have overstepped the line” when it come to demands.

“I think it’s a direct contrast to who pays the bills, when the unions want things that the private sector just cannot support,” she said. But she also added that Ocean City has historically dealt very well with its employees and unions.

“We have two unions, and in the last four years we’ve been able to hold their increases back, so I would guess that they [the general employees, if unionized] will find we negotiate very well to make sure they don’t get too far out from the private sector,” Pillas said.

“I think the history of this town is that they’ve always gotten what they asked for, and the community has been very forthcoming with what is needed,” she added.

Knight, who met with the FOP during last year’s police contract negotiations, agreed that the town has done very well with unionized protective services.

“We’ve been a relative anomaly in Ocean City in how well we work with the FOP, for them to have taken no raises or cost-of-living increases for these past two years has been amazing,” she said.

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in property values since the release of the latest state assessment, the first done since 2009.

However, Hall’s move met with opposition from council members Mary Knight, Doug Cymek, and Lloyd Martin, who cited concerns about the sustainability of the city’s budget if the constant yield rate was not maintained, given that the $863,000 shortfall that would be created by the rate lowering would need to be taken out of the city’s fund balance.

The fund balance - essentially the operating reserve that the city uses to bridge the time gap between its expenditures and revenues - has been traditionally kept at 12 percent of the annual budget.

“I will be voting against it [this budget],” said Cymek. “I think our mayor did well in designing it initially … I’m very upset that we’re depleting our reserves.

We’ve gone from a fund balance of $15 million at the end of FY11 to within range of $10 million.”

The opposition, as well as Meehan, pointed out several possible sudden expenditures that reserves could be needed for, including the beach replenishment fund – a contribution to which the city is required to make by the state – as well as bond issue deposits and any weather incidents in the coming hurricane season.

Knight also continued to voice her objection that the rate lowering was hastily planned and would save individual taxpayers only $20.

“One of my constituents stopped me and said we had more discussion on horse poop on the beach than we did on this … more people have said why are we doing this, why are we depleting our reserves,” she said.

However, the council members who

supported the reduction – Joe Hall, Brent Ashley, Jim Hall, and Margaret Pillas – insisted that the move was a worthwhile gesture.

“I’m doing it [voting for the budget] because, for several years when times have been tough, we’ve sat up here and reduced it by a penny. Nothing wrong with telling the taxpayers we’re looking at everything, even 20 bucks,” Pillas said.

There was some question, by council members and speakers from the audience, of whether dipping into the fund balance to lower the tax rate was any different than using operating funds to cover some continuing capital improvements, such as road paving and the long-planned construction of a new Arts League building on 94th Street.

Knight said she saw a clear difference in returns between infrastructure development and paying out money unplanned.

“The Art League will generate economic development in Ocean City,” she said.

However, Ashley said the purpose of the funds was not the issue of debate.

“Six hundred [thousand dollars for the Art League construction] is 600, it doesn’t matter what it’s for if that’s what you’re concerned about [maintaining the fund balance],” he said.

The timing of the budget dispute – less than three weeks before the arrival of new City Manager David Recor, his own hiring having been contested on the same 4-3 split as the budget – was not lost on council, or soon-to-be ex-Interim City Manager Meehan.

“I’d also like to point out that our incoming manager did present to his commission a yield-neutral budget, maybe that’s indication that great minds think alike,” he said in half-joking support of his original proposal.

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Comp plan due for six-year review NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (May 25, 2012) Worcester County’s plan for the future must be reviewed, and possibly revised or changed, again.

State law requires every government planning commission to review and, if necessary, revise or amend the local comprehensive plan at least once every six years.

Worcester County’s comprehensive plan was adopted March 7, 2006, and therefore the time has come for the Planning Commission to tackle it again.

“We need to get busy on this issue,” Ed Tudor, director of the Department of Development Review and Permitting told the county commissioners on May 15.

Reviewing the comprehensive plan is particularly important this year because new requirements dealing with septic systems and Plan Maryland require that they be incorporated into the local comprehensive plans when the local jurisdictions conduct their six-year review.

Tudor pointed out, however, that state law does not require the county to designate the septic tiers outlined in the state septic bill or the place and/or preservation areas in Plan Maryland. He cautioned the commissioners that failure to designate those areas would likely lead to unwanted repercussions.

The county commissioners should decide whether they want to pursue the designation of land in the county into one or more of the four tiers named by the state.

The four tiers relate to the use of on-site sewage disposal systems and where they may be used.

Failure to adopt a tier system would mean that the county could only authorize minor residential subdivisions that would be served by on-site sewage disposal systems, community sewage systems or shared systems. Major residential subdivisions would only be authorized if served by a public sewage system.

If the commissioners do adopt the state’s tier system, there could minimal effects or none at all. That is because a provision in the law allows counties meeting a minimum population density requirement in rural areas to allow major subdivisions on septic systems in all areas except for those served by a public sewer system.

To take advantage of that provision, the commissioners must first designate the tiers. Accomplishing that requires obtaining state approval and then incorporating it into the county’s comprehensive plan.

The commissioners voted to have the Planning Commission work on the state tier designation for septics, but to set aside any decision on Plan Maryland for the time being.

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and Malone said that the city’s annual volume has always hovered somewhere between 31 and 33 thousand tons of solid waste for at least the last 12 years.

Water and wastewater, measured in the millions of gallons pumped, have been similarly level.

The day-to-day demands may vary from year-to-year given changes in the weather, holidays, and special events, but Malone said he considered these to be “blips on the radar” when it came to the vast scope of maintenance supply.

“We’re going to get more of those little blips, but in the overall they just become part of that bell curve,” he said. “We’re much bet-

ter at consistency than we are at change … even though it seems like people are always flocking in and flocking out, it’s not something that’s new each year.”

In the field, things are a little more of a scramble. “It’s mindboggling,” said Dustin Gilbert, supervisor of the Boardwalk maintenance crews. “It’s busy right now, but the clientele is good,” he said, “when the [high school] seniors come down it’s the worst, more damage to the bathrooms, more graffiti, more kids getting sick all over the place.”

The most crucial thing, Gilbert said, is keeping the plumbing sound. Toilet paper can be replaced, but the toilet itself is another story.

“People using toilets as foot baths is the worst during the day, that’s the main reason we have attendants,” he said. “I’d be cleaning sand out of the drain lines every week if they weren’t there. They’re my police, they keep the destruction down as much as they can.”

Automatic flushes help keep things moving, so to speak.

Gilbert said that, despite needing to change batteries and valve diaphragms often, it’s much better than the alternative of having attendants do routine flushing themselves.

Even so, Gilbert keeps four of each type of toilet in stock at any given time. “It’s the cell phones, people drop them in there and they can’t be snaked out.”

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(May 25, 2012) Rip currents are making it dangerous to go into the ocean, particularly because lifeguards have not been on duty and the water is still cold.

“It’s really scary,” Lt. Ward Kovacs of the Ocean City Beach Patrol said Tuesday.

“Cold water takes away body heat 28 times faster than air does, so if you’re in a rip struggling, you could become very quickly fatigued in cold water.”

Kovacs urges beachgoers to remain out of the ocean unless lifeguards are on duty.

The beach patrol will begin its daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. coverage tomorrow, May 26.

“We want to emphasize drownings usually occur before guards are on duty or after their workday ends,” Kovacs said.

“And most visitors are not able to identify rip currents and they would not know what a dangerous area would look like.”

Visitors should ask a lifeguard about water conditions before venturing into the ocean. If there is a rip current in a particular area, the guard will point it out.

Several people were trapped in rip currents Saturday, Kovacs said. The rip current was going from north to south and several people were swept beneath the pier downtown. One teenaged girl who swept through the pier was severely cut on her arm by barnacles early Saturday after-

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Kovacs helped the girl to shore. She was exhausted unable to walk unassisted, he said.

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Later in the afternoon, there was a call for a water rescue in the area of the inlet.

Members of the beach patrol and rescue swimmers of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company responded to get two people to shore. They had also been swept beneath the pier.

In another rescue at about 6 p.m. Saturday, a fire cadet helped a swimmer back to shore. That rescue was also on the southern end of town.

Another swimmer got into trouble Monday. There was a call for a water rescue at about 11 a.m. for a swimmer who was more than a quarter-mile out in the ocean.

“His friends said they couldn’t see him anymore and they called 911,” Kovacs said.

Four members of the beach patrol and a rescue swimmer with the fire company went in after him.

“We were doing training in the inlet area, so we were very close to it,” Kovacs said. “We had rescue swimmers out there and they spotted him. The Coast Guard was pulling up and the beach patrol pointed out farther into the ocean and the Coast Guard got him.”

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Sobczak said each one cost the city $2,000 to $2,500 in prep work and fees for an auctioneer and staff. The city would also end up having to pay for the disposal of whatever didn’t sell. Used tires, for example, used to cost $600 per container to dump. But Sobczak has now been able to sell the same units for $200 to $400.

“We’ve had people come here to buy used tires from us, and they’re actually sending them over to third world countries that have a need for stuff that we would think was worn out,” Sobczak said.

“We’re saving a tremendous amount of money, as well as taking in additional revenue.”

He estimated that the city has brought in $450,000 in online sales from April 2011 to April 2012, roughly four times the revenue of previous years’ live auctions.

Much of this is attributable to the fact, Sobczak said, that most of the items on GovDeals end up selling for higher than what municipalities would consider market value, since end-users are willing to pay more to get exactly what they want. A recent sale of four diamond rings, each unclaimed for over a year at the police department, saw the jewelry go for their appraised values of roughly $1,600 each.

Selling items with a questionable past in public service has its pitfalls, however.

“On the abandoned cars, especially, there’s a disclaimer that we don’t know the mechanical history the vehicle,” Sobczak said. “We encourage people to ask questions. We don’t want to sell somebody something and then get the phone calls when they get home and it isn’t what they thought.”

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Plan Maryland describes itself as a plan “to improve the way in which State agencies and local governments work together to accomplish common goals and objectives for growth, development and preservation.”

Even without participation by local governments, the state may still designate certain preservation areas.

Tudor recommended that the county participate in Plan Maryland, but said the choice would be up to the commissioners.

Commissioner Madison Bunting, however, said Plan Maryland is not a law and Secretary Richard Hall of Maryland Department of Planning had said the county would not have to do anything, but Commissioner Judy Boggs was not so sure.

“I wouldn’t make any decisions based on what Secretary Hall says,” she said.

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trict since 2006. Having also served as superintendent in Wyoming and Oregon, Wilson has 18 years of experience in this top-leadership position. Born and educated in Silver Spring, Md., Wilson has been an educator for 34 years.

The board of education’s superintendent search, facilitated by the Maryland Association of Boards of Education, yielded four finalists in late April. During the final stages of the process, the board of education invited stakeholder groups to participate in interview sessions with each finalist. Feedback was considered in board of education deliberations.

“On behalf of the board of education,” said Board President Robert A. Rothermel Jr., “I would like to express our appreciation to those who took time out of their busy schedules to interview the finalists and provide feedback. We had four viable candidates. In the end, the decision rested with the board of education and ultimately, our selection was based on what

is best for Worcester County students.”

In Wilson’s capacity as superintendent of Poudre School District, it has realized increased student achievement, improved graduation rates and reduced dropout rates. In addition, 92 percent of the district’s seniors completed a post-secondary class — such as Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and/or concurrent enrollment classes, demonstrating increased post-secondary student readiness.

Active in the Colorado legislative process, Wilson has been proactive in helping to establish educator effectiveness rules, accountability act revisions, and early literacy legislation, in addition to advocating for K-12 funding.

Wilson will fill the superintendent position held by retiring Superintendent Dr. Jon Andes. With 36 years of experience in education, Andes will retire June 30, after serving as superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools for 16 years.

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ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (May 25, 2012) The term ‘good conditions’ means something very different for the Ocean City Beach Patrol than it does for recreational swimmers.

“This is actually ideal,” said OCBP Sergeant Jamie Falcon. “The water’s warmer, not really warm but not frigid like it can be, but there’s heavy surf. And the rip current is strong. This is the kind of rip that can pull 30 people out into the water in one break.”

The goal, however, on a cloudy day in May, is not to strand swimmers, but to provide the most rigorous possible training environment for the newest batch of trainee lifeguards who, in just a few days, will begin their stints as Surf Rescue Technicians on Ocean City’s beaches.

“We put them through a pretty grueling day and try to make each one a little bit different,” Falcon said as he watched his newest recruits run drills through the waves. The current rookie class has 21 students, down a few from when training started, and down a significant amount from the number who applied. Like a competitive university, the Beach Patrol is selective.

“Typically, less than 50 percent will make it through the physical test,” said OCBP Lt. Ward Kovacs. “Then we do an interview and then we base it on availability late in the summer.”

This last part is crucial, Kovacs said, since guards are in the stands from Memorial Day through the weekend of Sunfest, which happens this year on Sept.

20-23, and mobile patrols are active through Columbus Day. Even more challenging, though, is the highly variable and unpredictable workload.

“You can go for weeks without a rescue, and then end up with 19 in a day,” said Kovacs. The beach patrol will have 78 stands out, plus mobile supervisors, for Memorial Day, although the patrol won’t be at full capacity until the week before July 4th, when the beach really gets crowded. August is the most difficult time of year, when tropical storm winds begin to arrive on the coast, providing warm weather but deceptively strong surf.

Falcon recalled a personal daily high of 14 rescues in a summer where he made 35 in total. “I figured out, though, that my 14 wasn’t out of the ordinary for that day. It was just bad in general,” he said. “It’s almost like a light switch gets hit on Aug. 1.

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The situation also varies from place to place along the beach line, with the north end of town being less crowded but more prone to what Falcon called “flash rips” because of the more open nature of the terrain.

To this end, the beach patrol relies on a solid base of consistent employees – Falcon estimated that 75 percent of this year’s guards were returning from last year. Kovacs, as the OCBP’s only yearround employee, spends much of the offseason recruiting, particularly amongst college athletes.

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A tip of the hat to city workers The Ocean City Council can say and do whatever it wants, but meanwhile the show goes on in the ranks as it always has. Nothing demonstrates this point more than two stories this week, one on the Beach Patrol and the other on the Public Works Department.

Beyond those who are employed by these entities, few people have any idea what has to be done in advance of Memorial Day and the subsequent three-month crush of summer.

The beach patrol, for instance, always puts excellent people on the beach, but rare would be the citizen who realizes how remarkable it is to do this with such consistency.

While most enterprises, whether private business or government, experience their ups and downs, the Beach Patrol isn’t allowed that latitude. It has to be topnotch year after year and it devotes its offseason to making sure that happens.

The story on the Public Works Department follows a similar vein. Its preparation for the season involves a great deal more than cleaning, polishing, tightening bolts and ensuring that everything is in working order.

Although the story does have some “Wow!” moments – 9.6 million feet of toilet paper purchased, for instance – the spirit of the piece is that all this happens behind the scenes and is, generally, taken for granted.

We expect things to run smoothly on the streets, the Boardwalk and on the beach and would be concerned or even angry if they didn’t, but seldom do we pause to reflect on exactly why that is.

It’s because the leadership and workers in these branches of local government take their jobs seriously, know what to do and do it with no fanfare.

So we say thank you for your efforts. A successful summer season in Ocean City couldn’t be done without you.

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Berlin contractor fee hurts small business Editor, I would like to commend the town of Berlin for at least tabling the motion to initiate an outside contractor fee during [Town Council’s] recent meeting. Too many towns have initiated this contractor fee with the rationalization that it is small (around $150) and somehow protects their residents from contractor fraud. Most contractors are already required to have a Maryland Home Improvement License, easily verifiable by the homeowner. The mere fact of a contractor paying a fee does not ensure that they would or should be recommended.

More importantly is this perception by many towns that the fee is small, thus it is not onerous to a small business. I think too many towns view small business as having an office with small staff and several vehicles on the road. What is often overlooked is what I would call the micro-businesses — the business people just starting their business, often working from their home, with a spouse doing the bookkeeping and living on a shoestring so as to grow their business. This could be the carpet cleaner, the HVAC guy or lawn service company, etc., just getting started.

Just think how many towns in which they are able to do business within a few miles of Berlin on the Eastern Shore. Just one customer in a town means a po-

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tential new fee and associated paperwork, not counting the time spent in compliance. Many small businesses in our area have to deal with another state as well.

Those $150 fees add up pretty fast and can become quite onerous.

Hopefully, Berlin will continue its reputation of being “businessfriendly,” and recognize this outside contractor fee is not necessary, and will not spend time on a problem that does not exist.

Jack Barnes Ocean Pines

Community thanked for event participation Editor, The Ocean City/Worcester County Humane Society would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported our largest fundraiser of the year, Boardwalkin’ for Pets, held April 28.

From our generous sponsors, to local businesses who contributed prizes, to our wonderful walkers, we cannot thank everyone for all the support!

This year was our 13th, and we raised more than $26,500. We truly appreciate everyone who

made the event a success. All money raised goes to the care of our animals.

Also, a big thank you to Matt and the gang at Duffy’s Tavern for hosting the first-ever “Putts for Pups” fundraiser, which also benefited the shelter. We really appreciate all the community support.

Kelly Austin Worcester County Humane Society

Consequence of Ocean City elections Editor, With the appointment of Mr. David Recor to be the new Ocean City manager being finalized, I think we need to take a step back and reflect on the significant events surrounding the need for a new city manager.

While it may be a cliché, elections do have consequences. This was no more evident than the last election for Ocean City council members. In the past, there was usually only one member of the City Council who attempted to curb the free spending habits of the Ocean City government. For many years former Councilman Continued on Page 21

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By Stewart Dobson Go to these shows: please!

The thing about best-laid plans is that they can sometimes be laid aside. That’s what happened this week with promotions of two events we sponsor: the Summer of Thanks beach shows downtown and the Freeman Stage series in Fenwick.

Both fell victim to mechanical issues — ours, not theirs. What happened is this: I took these sponsor ads home with me and the dog ate them.

At least that’s what I used to say in school about homework, giving rise to speculation among any number of teachers that either we were operating kennels or I was lying badly, since nothing less than a team of ravenous sled dogs would have been required to consume all the homework I didn’t turn in.

My guess is, however, that no one will buy my story that I had two beautiful full-page sponsor ads ready to go this week, but, to my amazement, Crazy Eddie the dog ate both of them.

OK, the truth is, I had them lying out when one of those roving bands of driveway blacktop discounters stopped by to give me the deal of a lifetime and, much to my amazement, they stole them. One minute they’re quoting me a paving price of $2 a square foot and the next thing I know, they’re running down the alley and cackling over their shoulders, “You’ll never see these ads again! Hahahahaha!

Although this would seem to be a perfectly plausible excuse, honesty demands that I say what really happened: our best-laid plans weren’t worth diddly.

We forgot to book ads from two other customers, which would have pushed us into an extra press run one day after the deadline had passed for an extra press run.

For that, we apologize to Special Event/Team Productions, the presenters of the OC Beach Lights Spectacular series, which begins this Sunday, (9:30, 10 and 10:30 p.m.) and Freeman Stage, which on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. will present Cirque Montage, a troupe of former Cirque du Soleil members who put their own spin on this family entertainment.

These events are free, by the way, so go to them … please. Eddie may be crazy, but he’s just not big enough to eat those ads and crow at the same time.

Vincent Gisriel was the lone watchdog to deter excessive city spending. However, the last City Council election brought about a significant change in the spending philosophy of the council’s majority.

In my view, this profound change resulted from strategic decisions made by Margaret Pillas, a council member whose capabilities are grossly underrated by many in the Ocean City powerstructure. She decided it was necessary to get conservative Brett Ashley elected to the council. However, the change that she made was her decision to run on the ticket with Mr. Ashley, a first for a council election. In the past, council members generally ran individual campaigns to get elected.

Council member Pillas also recognized that Joe Hall’s re-election efforts could be very important to those voters

who believed that cuts had to be made in the Ocean City budget. She threw her support behind Joe Hall. Yet, she still needed a fourth vote to gain a majority of the council. She knew that for the 20plus years Councilman Jim Hall has been in office, he always wanted to be president of the City Council. With the defeat of former Council President Joe Mitrecic, the presidency of the council was up for grabs. She agreed to support council member Jim Hall for president, and thus the Pillas majority to control the City Council was born. Yes, the Pillas majority resulted from the adage that all elections have consequences.

Once they controlled the council, first priority of the Pillas majority was to rein in the bloated cost, especially for upper management, of the Ocean City payroll. The Pillas majority sought under certain conditions to limit salary increases, reduce benefits and lower

pensions costs in order to stabilize the future financial condition of Ocean City. In taking such actions, the Pillas majority was reacting to well known economics studies that predicted significant budgetary shortfalls in future years for small cities. For example, a 2009 study of the National League of Cities’ found that “With the pace of recovery still sluggish, the consequences of the recession will be playing out in America’s cities and towns, on Main Street and in the lives of families for years to come.” The league’s forecast has been right on the mark.

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Recognizing that Mayor Meehan was going to be a significant roadblock to their efforts, the Pillas majority then turned its attention to controlling the city manager’s position. Unfortunately, then City Manager Dennis Dare did not agree with the agenda set out by the Pillas majority. As a result, the Pillas majority voted to fired Dennis Dare. It goes without saying that this action cause the Knight minority to go into an uproar because Mayor Meehan’s veto authority had no impact on Dare’s dismissal. Yes, elections do have consequences.

In addition, concurrent with the dismissal of Dare, the Pillas majority wanted to appoint Hal Adkins, the current director of Public Works, to the city manager’s position. The Pillas majority knew that Adkins’ efforts to lower operating costs within his department were consistent with their agenda. Unfortunately, Hal wanted the support of all council members before he accepted the city manager’s position. It was at this junction that the pride of the Knight minority prevented them from supporting Hal because he was the first choice of the Pillas majority.

It goes without saying, Hal would have been an exceptional choice as city manager. For example, in his 2012 budget for the Department of Public Works, the number of employees is the same as the number of employees the department had in the late 1980s. This is a stellar accomplishment for any manager at any level of government.

Yet, the pride of the Knight minority stymied the Pillas majority’s efforts to get Hal’s agreement to accept the city manager’s position.

As a result, the city hired a headhunter firm to find a new city manager.

Once again, the Pillas majority knew they had the authority to select a new city manager without having to deal with the Knight minority and Mayor Meehan’s veto. While David Recor, the new city manager has been appointed without the full support of the Knight minority, it is quite possible that Mr. Recor comes in with a lot of excess baggage that could eventually tarnish the Pillas majority efforts. In my view, individuals generally leave their current positions for two reasons: they are close to being terminated or they are motivated by making more money and accumulating power. Therefore, because of the selection of Mr. Recor, the Pillas majority may find itself after the next council election in the minority. Again, elections have consequences.

In reviewing all the events of the past few months, it is clear to me that many of the problems could have been

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Unfortunately, Mr. Recor will want his own team in place so we can assume that within the next year Hal will no longer be an employee of the Ocean City government. This will be a significant loss for the citizens of Ocean City and the consequences rest purely on the shoulders of the Knight minority. Yes, elections do have consequences.

Veronica M. Rotter Ocean City

New Ocean City manager shows persistence Editor, In reviewing the background of David Recor, the new Ocean City manager, I found that he is a very ambitious and persistent individual. In 2009, Mr. Recor applied for the Lee County, Fla. manager position. He was not selected.

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job in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. But when pressed during a Fort Pierce City Commission meeting by Rick Reed, a city activist, about his efforts to get the Fort Lauderdale manager position, Recor denied his application.

Once again, Recor was not selected in Fort Lauderdale. Such rejections did not deter his ambition.

He then applied for the town manager job in Boynton Beach, Fla., and again was not selected. Recognizing that he might need to improve his expertise, Mr. Recor requested the Fort Pierce City Commission to approve

sending him to a $6,000 course at the Senior Executive Institute at the University of Virginia’s Colgate Darden School of Business this July.

But he will not need to take the executive training. His persistence finally paid off. He has been selected to be the new town manager of Ocean City. Only time will tell if the selection of this very persistent and ambitious person will be beneficial to all the residents of Ocean City and the many thousands of visitors that come to Ocean City each summer.

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Ashley to take lead on city’s MEDTRN shuttle program ZACK HOOPES ■ Staff Writer (May 25, 2012) Councilman Brent Ashley, with the support of the rest of council, volunteered Monday night to continue the work of the late Bob Melvin in developing the city’s MEDTRN medical transportation service, an initiative that may be one of the city’s few true social services and which Ashley hopes will encourage yearround residence on the island by senior citizens and retirees.

At council, Ashley read a short letter stating that “continuing this service is not an option, but a responsibility of us all” before requesting that council make a motion to recognize him as the de-facto coordinator for the fledgling program, which was unanimously supported.

MEDTRN provides free transportation to any person qualifying under the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act as needing transportation assistance to get to and from medical appointments. Supported through the town’s Public Works Department, those in need can make an appointment to be picked up anywhere within the corporate limits of Ocean City for the purpose of going to any medical office located in Berlin or within 500 yards of Route 50 between Berlin and Ocean City.

Although the town supports the program in part by providing buses and drivers, it charges a $5-per-boarding fee, which Ashley said has been waived for many participants by using funds from private donations. Ashley himself, as part of his campaign promise to give 10% of his salary back to the town, donated $1,000.

“Mr. Melvin was somewhat of a hero to me,” said Ashley, “he was 90 years old and still going strong [when he designed and advocated for MEDTRN]… he saw the need for it, being an elderly person and part of the retiree community himself.”

Given that the program was still in its infancy when Melvin passed away last year, Ashley was worried MEDTRN would wither. “The fact is that, without some sort of advocate, these programs don’t’ continue,” said Ashley. “Without keeping it in the limelight, things tend to fade out.”

As one of Ocean City’s few public initiatives that isn’t tourism-oriented, MEDTRN is a small slice compared to some other massive urban handicap transportation programs, such as New York City’s $450 million-per-year Access-a-Ride system. But the program isn’t minor for its users – out of the 270 ADA-qualifying people on the island, roughly 475 MEDTRN trips were made last year.

“It’s surprising, the number of people in town who need to use this to get healthcare,” said Ashley. “You drive through town, see all the high-rises and you wouldn’t think it [that anyone is struggling to get healthcare access].”

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Abbott appointed OC tourism and marketing director (May 25, 2012) Donna Abbott has been appointed to the position of Ocean City’s tourism and marketing director. Abbott’s appointment was approved at the May 15, meeting of the Ocean City Mayor and City Council.

Abbott has served as interim tourism and marketing director since late February 2012. She was selected from among a robust field of candidates in a national search process conducted by the town’s Human Resources Department.

A 15-year town of Ocean City employee, Abbott has held increasingly responsible positions in the communications and tourism departments, most recently as communications manager responsible for public relations activities, Web site content, media relations and general communications regarding events, operations and programs of the town. Previously, she managed the public relations programs for the tourism department working closely with the town’s advertising agency and tourism marketing campaigns.

A graduate of Towson University with a BS in Mass Communications, she held editorial and publication management positions in both print and radio media prior to her employment with the town in 1997.

“The town of Ocean City is fortunate to have such a capable individual available to lead the effort of marketing Ocean City as a premier vacation and event destination. Donna has demonstrated her commitment to Ocean City through her public relations efforts and successful media promotional campaigns. She has a complete understanding of the strategies necessary to generate positive marketing growth for the town with its visitors, residents and businesses,” said Mayor/Interim City Manager Rick Meehan.

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“I’ll go out to colleges, different job fairs, but our best recruiting tool has always been our employees. They’re around the people that they know have the skills to do our job, and they want to work with people who can handle it,” he said. “The surprising thing is that you’d think we’d get more swimmers, but we have a lot of lacrosse players, probably because it’s so popular around Baltimore and Annapolis.”

Brent Warren of Columbia, Md., is one of those students. Currently studying at James Madison University, Warren was a Surf Beach Facilitator last summer, taking care of one of the city’s designated surfing spots. This year, he made the transition to a full-on guard.

“This is what I love to do. I’ve done pool guarding all my life … I couldn’t picture myself in an office, especially over the summer,” Warren said.

As to the training conditions, he seemed un-phased. “Normally it’s like a lake out here, but we may as well see it [the rough surf] early. You can’t be scared of the water if you’re a lifeguard.”

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OBITUARIES Daniel Leo Smith OCEAN CITY — Daniel Leo Smith of Ocean City passed away peacefully at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born Sept.

6, 1942, in Quincy, Ill., to Leo H. and Dorothy E. Smith. The oldest of eight children, he grew up in Washington, Ill., graduated from Washington High School in 1960, and attended Bradley University in Peoria before enlisting in the Air Force in 1964.

He was a Vietnam veteran, serving two tours at DaNang Air Force Base in Vietnam, as well as Okinawa, Japan.

After returning to the United States, he was stationed at Fort Meade, Md., where he worked at the National Security Agency as a Morse code interceptor. During this period, he met Joan Garnet, married and began a family in Hyattsville, Md., where his two children, Adam and Amy, were born. During this period, Mr. Smith co-owned and operated Bodanski’s Pizza in Hyattsville and Beltsville area. Later, he moved to Fenwick Island, Del., and finally to Ocean City, where he was a real estate agent for Moore, Warfield, and Glick. His last and most treasured avocation was as CEO of At the Beach Enterprises Inc, an Internet Web site

design and hosting company, serving coastal Maryland and Delaware communities.

For many years, he was a member of Toastmasters and the Coastal Association of Realtors in the Ocean City area. During his younger years, he was an avid fisherman and would take his children to “Gilligan’s Island” to fish and enjoy the day.

To the end, he enjoyed hosting family and friends at his home in Ocean City, making his famous barbecue chicken, steamed shrimp and corn on the cob. He enjoyed photography, taking many beautiful photos and working out at Gold’s Gym. He took the path less traveled and in recent years, traveled to Hawaii, Brazil and back home to Washington, Ill., in 2010 for his 50th high school reunion.

During the past 10 years of his life, Mr. Smith was an advocate for many young foreign students working and living in the Ocean City area, providing help with employments, living arrangements, a friendly ear and good meal. In return, the students looked to him as a mentor and a surrogate American father.

He is survived by his son, Adam (Denise) Smith of Salisbury; his daughter, Amy (Steve) Wiech of Waialua, Hawaii; grandchildren, Evan and Jenna Smith and Keenan and Kailee Wiech; siblings, Jim (Carolyn) Smith of Washington, Ill., Deb (Tom) Tennyson of Washington, Ill., Keith (Cindy) Smith of

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He was preceded in death by his parents and his youngest brother, Curt Smith.

A memorial service will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lower Delaware Autism Foundation, 33815 Clay Road, Suite 6, Lewes, Del. 19958. Arrangements are being handled by Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Constance Angela O’Toole Belz SALISBURY — Constance Angela O’Toole Belz died quietly in her sleep on Thursday, May 17, 2012, from complications of chronic kidney disease. Born in 1920, Mrs. Belz was preceded in death by her husband, George, in 1958; her father, Frank O’Toole, in 1959; her mother, Kitty (Panuska) in 1982; her son, George Jr. in 1986; her grandson, Patrick in 2001; and her partner of 36 years, Milton Mrowczynski in 2011.

In addition to raising eight children as a single mother, Connie worked part-and full-time at Maryland Hotel Supply Co. in Baltimore, from 1959 until her retirement in 1995, rising to the position of assistant to the treasurer.

In 1996, she fulfilled a life-long dream to be closer to Ocean City by moving to Ocean Pines.

She lived and entertained her family there until

MAY 25, 2012 2009, when she moved to Lakeside Assisted Living in Salisbury. She celebrated her 92nd birthday there with family and friends in February.

Connie is survived by seven children: John Belz (Jan) of Arlington, Va., Joan Walter (Joe, Sr.) of Freeland, Md., Paul Belz (Patrice) of Timonium, Md., Beth Kirby (Brian) of Glen Burnie, Md., Kathy Schuetz (Carl) of Timonium, Md., David Belz (Amy) of Lutherville, Md., and Constance Smith (Steven) of Eden, Md. Connie’s beloved 20 grandchildren mourn her passing: Kathleen Davis and Jenny Peters; Joe Walter Jr. and Laurie Clarke; Jessie Shattuck, Jason Belz and Aubrie Lawler; Amy Wilburn, Katie Kirby and Sara Volk; Alex and Erica Schuetz; Mary, Grace, Claire and John T. Belz; and Whitney, Adam, Rachel and Luke Smith. She is also survived by 10 beautiful great-grandchildren: Nicholas and Kayleigh Davis; Tristan, Emily Rose and Ava Peters; Ernesto and Cecilia Clarke; Oslo Shattuck; Luke, Lydia and Amelia Wilburn.

We will all miss her strength, wisdom, guiding hand and sense of humor.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 26, at Lakeside Assisted Living, 1109 S. Schumaker Drive in Salisbury.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or Coastal Hospice in Salisbury, Md.

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OBITUARIES James “Jay” Wallace Hancock III OCEAN CITY — James “Jay” Wallace Hancock III, 64, died Friday, May 18, 2012, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury after a long illness. He was the recipient of two kidney transplants and was a strong proponent of organ donation.

Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late James W. Hancock Jr. and Ann Coulter Hancock.

He is survived by his sister, Martha H. Seibert of Parkland, Fla.; a niece, Annie Seibert of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; a nephew, Douglas Seibert of New York, N.Y.; cousins, Bob Hickmott, Gale Parmentier and Joe Hickmott; and a multitude of exceptionally devoted friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, David C. Hancock in 2000.

Mr. Hancock was a 1965 graduate of Snow Hill High School and a 1970 graduate of DavisElkins College in Elkins, W.Va., where he served on the National Alumni Council and the Alumni Board. He had worked for more than 30 years with the Ocean City Police Department, for which he also served as a public information officer. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #10, he had formerly been employed as a park ranger at the Assateague National Park, and he had served in the National Guard.

Mr. Hancock had served as an Ocean City councilman, on the board of directors for the WorWic Foundation and on many railroad preservation organizations.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, May 22, at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jay W. Hancock III Scholarship for a law enforcement student, Wor-Wic Foundation, 32000 Campus Drive, Salisbury, Md. 21804.

Mary V. Daisey SALISBURY — Mary Virginia “Ginny” Daisey, 70, died Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Darby, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John Thomas Evans Sr. and Mary Mildred Pilgrene Evans. She is survived by her children, Felicia Ann Birch and

her husband, Robert, Michael J. Daisey and his wife, Ana, and Kelly Quillen Birch and her husband, Keith, all of Salisbury; one grandchild, Jennifer Lynn Birch of Salisbury; and her brothers, John T. Evans and his wife, Chris of Clearwater, Fla., and Edward C. Evans of Salisbury. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sue Carol Quillen.

Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, Chas, Matt and Jamee Senft, and all their families.

Ginny was a 1959 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and a lifetime member of Sinepuxent American Legion Post 166 Ladies Auxiliary in Ocean City.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, May 23, at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Interment was private in Sunset Memorial Park near Berlin. A donation may be made in her memory to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21802.

Frances V. Twilley SELBYVILLE, Del. — Frances Virginia Twilley, 93, died Sunday, May 20, 2012, at the home of her daughter. Born in Greenbackville, Va., she was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Amanda Pruitt Daisey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace James Hudson and a son, Kenneth Charles Hudson. She is survived by her daughters, Jo Anne A. Cooper of Salisbury, Madeline Carroll Haggerty and her husband, Daniel, of Milford, Laurel Jean Fitzgerald and her husband, Lee, of Venice, Fla., and Linda Susan Davis Keiter and her husband, Marlin, of Selbyville, Del.; 16 grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters. She leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Twilley, a homemaker, had been a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.

A graveside service was held Wednesday, May 23, at Mt. Zion Church Cemetery on Back Creek Road in Bishopville. A donation in her memory may be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriot’s Way, Milford, Del. 19963. Arrangements were handled by Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

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Ocean City police on May 18 issued a summons to a 22-year-old Pennsylvania man, charging him with making a false report.

According to police, Alexander Kerr told officers he had been robbed May 12, when they found him walking in the area of 10th Street and Wilmington Lane in only his boxer shorts.

Police spent eight hours of investigative time before determining Kerr was lying about having been robbed at gunpoint by a man who stole all of his possessions, including his clothes.

Police searched the area for a suspect Kerr described as a white man wearing a hooded sweatshirt, but were unable to locate him. Due to his intoxication, police said, Kerr was unable to give officers the exact location of the robbery.

During the investigation, police saw several items in Kerr’s hotel room that he had reported stolen and eventually he admitted he fabricated the story. He said he had gotten very intoxicated, fell into the bay and made up the armed robbery report because he thought he would get into trouble for being clad publicly in only boxer shorts. He had removed his wet clothes, which he later recovered.

Disorderly conduct, assault Ocean City police charged a 40-year-old Arlington, Va. man with disorderly conduct and two counts of second-degree assault May 18.

Cpl. Freddie Howard reportedly saw Nolan Forness II punch another man in the head at about 2 a.m. on Coastal Highway at 49th Street.

As Howard approached to intervene, he saw Forness push a woman on her face and neck area, knocking her to the ground.

According to the police report, Forness ran when he saw Howard nearing him in his marked patrol car, but he was stopped near 51st Street

by Officer Marie Caron.

The charging document stated Forness appeared to be very intoxicated.

Assault A 26-year-old Taylorville man was charged May 20, with second-degree assault.

Two Ocean City police officers were dispatched to 54th Street and Coastal Highway to assist two Maryland State Police troopers with a fight they had broken up at about 12:20 a.m.

The troopers said they saw Joseph Sam Saah assault a man as he sat along the sidewalk. Saah reportedly violently hit the man’s hat off his head. He continued to walk, but then turned and approached the man again in an aggressive manner. Saah was reportedly extremely intoxicated and disoriented.

Marijuana Worcester County Sheriff’s Office deputies charged Richard John Garrett II, 24, of Cambridge, with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia after detecting the odor of the drug on him May 19.

Deputies encountered Garrett in the area of North Division Street and Baltimore Avenue, where they were assisting Ocean City police in monitoring traffic last weekend. A search led to the discovery of the drug and a smoking device.

Burglary Three men were charged May 18, in connection with a burglary in Pocomoke that day and a burglary in Snow Hill the previous day in Snow Hill. Worcester County Sheriff’s Office deputies located the suspects in a vehicle on Route 113 near Johnson Neck Road. The vehicle turned into a residential driveway on Worcester Highway north of Pocomoke and the men were arrested.

Brian Keith Waters, 30, of Bivalve, Marco Phillip Lee, 32, of Quantico, and Zachary John Manley, 24, of Saylorsburg, Pa., were each charged with first-, third- and fourth-degree burglary, malicious destruction of property valued at more than $500 and theft of items valued at $1,000 to less than $10,000.

Waters was held without bond. Lee and Manley were held on $25,000 bond in each case.

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Quilter critically injured in scooter collision NANCY POWELL ■ Staff Writer (May 25, 2012) An Ocean City Public Works employee is recovering after he was critically injured last Friday in a scooter accident on Coastal Highway.

Dave Quilter of Ocean City was riding a scooter south in the bus lane at about 2:43 p.m. when a Cadillac in the northbound turn lane was attempting to turn to enter 45th Street Village. According to a police report, the Cadillac driver was traveling slowly through very congested traffic and could not see Quilter on the scooter. Quilter was unable to stop to avoid the collision and the scooter struck the passenger side rear door, the report stated.

The impact of the collision reportedly forced Quilter over the Cadillac and his head struck the pavement. He was taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, where he underwent brain surgery and was also treated for additional injuries.

As of earlier this week, he was in the Intensive Care Unit and was expected to remain there for at least a few more days, although he was showing some signs of improvement.

Quilter was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision and was not required to be wearing one because he owned the scooter.

During the summer of 2009, the Ocean City Council passed an ordinance requiring the wearing of helmets for rental scooter riders. In July 2010, council mem-

bers added a fine to the violation. Rental scooter riders not wearing helmets are subject to a municipal infraction punishable by a fine of $100.

The ordinance applies to rental scooters, mopeds and motorized minibikes, but it does not include people who own and ride their own personal scooters.

The Ocean City Council took the tougher stance on scooters because of a surge in accidents. There was a 52 percent increase in scooter traffic incidents in the past year, from 104 in 2010 to 158 in 2011.

There are now 20 scooter rental locations in Ocean City.

Ocean City also requires scooter rental companies in Ocean City to provide helmets for the riders, which the riders are required to wear. If a scooter rental company is found to be in violation, it is also subject to a $100 fine.

The Maryland General Assembly passed a bill requiring protective headgear for riders and operators of scooters statewide during the recent session. The bill states that it goes into effect Oct. 1, 2012.

On Saturday, Ocean City police issued citation to two scooter owners for failure to provide helmets to renters. Those citations were not in relation to Friday’s collision, but were part of regular enforcement of the requirements, said Jessica Waters, public affairs specialist with the Ocean City Police Department.

James Carrollton, 23,of Toms River, N.J., the driver who pulled in front of Quilter, was issued a citation for failing to yield the right of way on a left turn.

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LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (May 25, 2012) Eight tennis players represented Stephen Decatur during the District VIII tournament, held May 1718, in Cambridge.

Juniors Timmy VanVonno and Tori Whigham competed in J. Greenwood the girls’ and boys’ singles tournaments, respectively.

Whigham lost her openinground match, 4-6, 2-6 and VanVonno fell S. Berquist 5-7, 2-6 in his.

Both players were eliminated.

Senior Chrissy Hershey partnered with junior Emmalee Murrell for doubles action. The pair won their first match — 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 — over a team from North Dorchester, but lost their second 3-6, 2-6 to Kent Island.

“The girls played really well — it was just a really good team from Kent Island,” said Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood.

Senior Logan Rodriguez and junior Madison Pope teamed for mixed doubles competition.

They earned a 6-2, 6-3 victory over a team from Pocomoke in the first round. The duo won the first game of the quarterfinal round against a team from Queen Anne’s 6-1, but lost the second, 4-6. They forfeited the third game because both were participating in the school’s drama production that evening.

Seniors Jason Stitely and Kyle Rodriguez won their firstround doubles match 6-0, 6-1 over a team from St. Michael’s.

They fell in the quarterfinals to a James M. Bennett pair, 2-6, 4-6.

“There were some close second matches,” said Decatur Coach Steve Berquist. “The competition was really strong once you got past the first round. Overall, I thought we played pretty well.”

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Stephen Decatur track athletes set to compete in the 3A state championship meet this weekend at Morgan State University in Baltimore, from left, are Chris David, Spenser Cardenas, Greg Petersen, Chloe FauntLeRoy, Katie Purnell, Nick Craven, Lance Ward and Tyheam Purnell.

EIGHTSEAHAWKSSTATEBOUND Athletes heading to Balt. for weekend championship meet LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (May 25, 2012) Eight Stephen Decatur track athletes will compete in the 3A state championship meet, set for today (Friday) and Saturday at Morgan State University in Baltimore.

The Seahawks’ outstanding performances during the 3A East Regional meet, held May 17 and 19, at Reservoir High School in Fulton, Md., earned them slots in this weekend’s championship.

“The regional competition is way better than what we see in the Bayside Conference,” said Jody Stigler, coach of the Seahawks with Rick Cawth-

ern and Fred Billings. “Our region is probably the best in the state and we had to run, throw, jump or get our best height to [advance to states].

We did really well.”

In his first year competing in outdoor track, senior Nick Craven, who has committed to playing football for Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa. next fall, won the regional shot put event, throwing a distance of 45 feet 6.5 inches.

His previous best distance was 44 feet 2 inches.

“I’ve never thrown that far and I was really happy. I was seeded fourth, so it was a big surprise for me to come out on top on those guys because they’ve been throwing pretty

far,” he said. “I’m just really pumped for state and I want to win it now.”

Senior Tyheam Purnell became regional champion in the discus. His throw of 130 feet 11 inches was a career best; prior to the regional contest, 117 feet 5.25 inches was his farthest distance.

Purnell won the event by more than 7 feet as the second-place finisher recorded a distance of 123 feet 3 inches.

“I’ve got a new technique now and it feels better,” he said. “I was kind of surprised I won by a lot because I was seeded fifth. Hopefully, I can get top three at states.”

Billings, who works See DECATUR on Page 39

Lady Seahawks finish season 11-9 LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (May 25, 2012) The Stephen Decatur softball team’s season came to an end last Wednesday, when the Lady Seahawks fell 6-1 to the Reservoir Gators in the 3A East Regional semifinal game.

“I thought we could compete with them. We hit the ball well, but we seemed to hit it right at them,” Decatur Coach Don Howard said after the May 16 match in

Fulton, Md. The Seahawks’ only run came in the seventh inning, when sophomore Emma Ditzel blasted the ball over the fence.

“It was her first career home run and hopefully, there will be more to come,” Howard said.

Junior Jessica Iacona was on the mound for Decatur.

She allowed 10 hits, walked one batter and struck out five.

Decatur finished the season with an 11-9 record. Four

ladies, including two starters, will graduate next week.

“We wound up on the plus side, but it was an average season for us. We struggled offensively and defensively at times and we had some off days when we just didn’t play well, but when we put it together, we could beat anyone in the league,” Howard said.

“We got better and more consistent as the season went on. We were heavily juniorladen, which bodes well for next year.”

Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department will present the first-ever Steve Calloway Memorial Race on June 9, at the OPVFD South Station.

A former paramedic and firefighter, Calloway passed away in 2010. According to an OPVFD press release, “Mr. Calloway was an unmatched provider for the communities he served, and a teacher that was able to inspire many of us in emergency medicine and the fire service. When he passed in 2010 we lost a leader, a friend, and a hero.” Proceeds from the race will benefit the “Steve Calloway Memorial Fund.” Race bib No. 1 will be retired in his honor.

The 5k “Pump and Run” will begin at 9 a.m. The course will begin and end at the fire department, and wind through the scenic wooded, waterfront trails of The Parke community. Prior to the race, competitors will have the option to participate in a Bench Press Challenge based on age and weight. Success with the bench press will subtract from participants’ race times.

All pre-registered runners will receive an official event beach towel.

The all-ages event will also include a barbecue, raffles, tours of the fire station and a bounce house and games for children.

Cost to participate in the race is $20. A link to the registration form is available online at www.opvfd.com or register online at www.active.com.

For additional information, e-mail coreydietrich@yahoo.com

Basketball camp Stephen Decatur boys’ basketball coaches will conduct a camp, June 18-21, at the Berlin school. The cost is $70. The session for boys and girls in grades three through seven will be held from 9 a.m. to noon each day.

Players in grade eight through high school age will take the court from 14 p.m. Fred Batchelor, head coach of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) womens’ team, will work with participants one of the camp days. The Reebok and One team will teach players on the final day of camp. For more information, call Decatur Varsity Coach Mark Engle at Ocean City Elementary School, 410-632-5370, or Assistant Coach B.J. Johnson at Stephen Decatur High School, 410-641-2171.

Skating recognition Stephen Decatur High School senior Alexa Alpern was recently awarded a Gold Level Achievement through the U.S. Figure Skating Association’s Graduating Seniors Program for the Class of 2012. The program recognizes student-athletes who have worked hard to pursue figure skating while maintaining academics. Alpern has been a figure skater at the University of Delaware Training Center for eight years. She has been training under Hall of Fame Olympian Ron Ludington.

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MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT WRAPS FIRST SEASON Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School’s girls’ lacrosse team celebrated a successful inaugural season, tapping it off with a contest against the Coastal Lacrosse Club’s U-13 girls’ team. Here, both teams come together for an after-game photo. For more information about the Berlin team, contact Lisa Edmunds at Sledmunds@mchsi.com.

Mako Mania first offshore tourney of fishing season LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (May 25, 2012) It was a mild winter here in Ocean City, and several warm days over the past few months have had anglers itching for the tournament fishing season to get under way.

Good news: the wait is over, as the resort’s first offshore fishing competition of the season, the 16th annual Mako Mania Shark Tournament, is just one week away.

Mako Mania co-organizer Earl Conley said the water “seems to be somewhat warm” because of the mild winter weather, making it ideal for the June 1-3 fishing event, presented by Bahia Marina Tournaments.

The first mako of the season, a 197pounder, was caught May 5, by Anthony Cichocki aboard the Out-ReaGeous.

“A good number of makos have been caught,” Conley said. “That’s a good size mako. It would have been first place in the tournament last year.”

Many anglers have called to express interest in participating in the tournament, Conley said. Final registration is set for Thursday, May 31, beginning at 4 p.m. at Bahia Marina, located between 21st and 22nd streets. A captains’ meeting will follow at 7 p.m.

“It’s the first tournament of the year and everyone’s enthusiastic about kicking off the fishing season,” Conley said.

The entry fee is $500 per boat for up to four anglers. Two additional anglers — to make a six-person team — may be added to a boat at $50 each.

There is also a one-day (different team) entry fee of $300 for charter boats.

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Third annual bluefish tournament this weekend Organizers have high hopes for event, as conditions and inquiries have been positive LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (May 25, 2012) Prior to the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 2010 Memorial Day Bluefish Tournament, it had been many years since a local fishing competition’s emphasis was on that species.

According to Frank Pettolina, president of the Ocean City Marlin Club, there had been a bluefish tournament in Ocean City until about the mid-1980s. Pettolina wanted to bring back a bluefish event, and since there was interest from anglers, the Marlin Club sponsored its inaugural tournament during the 2010 Memorial Day weekend. A total of 27 boats traveled offshore, while one angler fished from the shore. Nearly $8,000 in prize money was awarded to anglers who landed the heaviest fish and $3,000 was donated to the Catherine & Charles Kratz Memorial Foundation and Scholarship Fund, which provides support, encouragement and a better life for veterans.

Pettolina was ecstatic, he said, as firstyear tournaments are generally low in participation.

Last year, 20 boats registered and $7,301 in prize money was awarded. A total of $3,830 was donated through the tournament entry fee, raffles and donations to the Kratz programs.

“All things considered, I was very pleased with the turnout and I was extremely happy that we were able to give more money this year and help out veterans on Memorial Day,” Pettolina said after the 2011 tournament.

Registration for the 2012 competition is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. today (Friday) at the Marlin Club on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. Anglers

Anglers fishing aboard the Reel Estate pick out their three biggest bluefish to weigh at Sunset Marina during the first day of the Ocean City Marlin Club’s second annual Memorial Day Bluefish Tournament last year. The crew weighed 13.4-, 11.6- and 11.4-pound bluefish. Their heaviest tied for first place and the Reel Estate crew was awarded $2,444.

do not have to be Marlin Club members to participate.

Participants will fish one of two days — Saturday, May 26, or Sunday, May 27.

Earlier this week, Pettolina said not many anglers had been fishing the past few days because of undesirable conditions. Despite that, he has received numerous calls from people interested in participating in the tournament.

“Some makos have been caught and bluefish are makos’ favorite food, so that’s a good sign,” Pettolina said. “I think we’re going to see decent fishing.”

Anglers will have the option to fish inshore or offshore. Boat entry fee is $200.

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.

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 catch the three heaviest bluefish.

There are also added entry levels to increase winnings. An awards banquet will take place Sunday from 6:30-9 p.m. at the club.

For additional information about the tournament, call 410-213-1613. To learn more about the Catherine & Charles Kratz Memorial Foundation and Scholarship Fund, visit www.kratzmemorialfoundation.com.

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Mako Mania anglers will fish two of three days, June 1, 2 or 3 Continued from Page 36

Anglers will fish two of three days, Friday through Sunday, June 1-3.

All fish must be weighed in at Bahia Marina. Scales will open at 3:30 p.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to watch the weigh-ins, which typically draw a large crowd.

This is a mako tournament with added entry categories for the heaviest thresher shark and bluefish. Prize money will be awarded for the three heaviest mako sharks and top two bluefish. Winner takes all for the heaviest thresher.

There will also be a $1,000 bonus mako (heaviest mako winner takes all) calcutta. Entering this category will increase the amount of prize money paid out to the angler who lands the largest mako. Nineteen boats participated in the bonus mako calcutta last year, boosting prize money by $17,100.

The boat that releases the most sharks will receive the “W.W. Harman” $1,000 award in honor of the late William W. Harman, who launched shark tournaments in the resort more than 20 years ago.

There will be a $150 registration fee to be in the running for Ocean City “Sharker of the Year.” Points will be accumulated in both the Mako Mania and OC Shark Tournament (June 14-16) for sharks weighed and released.

Last year, 30 sharks were released during the Mako Mania tournament. Sixteen mako sharks and 11 bluefish were brought to the scale. No threshers were boated.

Forty-four boats, transporting 197 anglers, entered the 15th annual event and $65,030 in prize money was awarded to the winners.

For more information, call Bahia Marina at 410-289-7438.

Lady Seahawks end ’12 season with10-6 record; boys go13-3 Continued from Page 35

The Decatur boys’ team ended the year with a 13-3 record. Four Seahawks, three of whom are the No. 1, 2 and 3, singles players, will graduate on May 30. Berquist said there will be holes to fill next year, but he is confident his returning players and newcomers will step up to the challenge.

“It was a great season. It was successful and it was fun. The kids seemed to learn a lot,” he said. “We knew we’d be strong this year, having seniors in the top three spots.

We wanted to top our [12-4] record from last year and we did that.”

The Lady Seahawks went 10-6 and Greenwood said he was pleased with his players’ performances. Two players will graduate next week, so Greenwood said next season looks promising.

“The six matches we lost, for the most part, were close. A couple of those matches could have gone our way,” he said. “I think the girls learned a lot and they grew a lot.”

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DENOVO’S OWNERS THANKED Jim Bergold presents a plaque to Bob Beck during the Ocean City Power Squadron’s annual appreciation dinner at DeNovo’s Trattoria in Ocean Pines. The event was held to thank DeNovo’s owners Bob and Kelli Beck for their continuing support with the Squadron’s spaghetti and meatball dinner fundraiser, which has enabled the organization to raise more than $8,000 over the past few years for its Boating Safety and Education Program.

Decatur athletes will compete against ‘best of the best’ at states Continued from Page 35

mostly with the Decatur discus and shot put athletes, said he was pleased with Craven’s and Purnell’s efforts at regionals.

“The Bayside Conference was loaded with throwers this year. That makes us that much better when there’s good competition,” he said. “They did very well at regionals.”

Senior Katie Purnell will compete in three events during the state competition.

She won the regional long jump event, with a distance of 16 feet 10 inches. She is the Bayside long jump champion, and she also holds conference titles in the triple and high jumps.

“I think I did pretty [well]. There was a lot of competition. Three or four girls were really close to me,” said Purnell, who competed in outdoor track as a freshman and sophomore, but missed last season due to a dislocated kneecap.

She took second at regionals in the triple jump (35 feet 8.5 inches) and fourth in the high jump (4 feet 9 inches).

“I’m really excited. I’ve been looking forward to going to states since the beginning of season,” she said. “I want to get top

three in the long jump and triple jump and at least seventh in the high jump.”

Senior Greg Petersen will participate in two events at states. He finished second in the 110-meter hurdles race at regionals (15.64 seconds) and fourth in the high jump (5 feet 11 inches), the event in which he holds the Bayside Conference title. Petersen won the indoor state title in the high jump this winter, and he is looking to capture another this weekend.

Junior Lance Ward earned third-place honors in the 800-meter regional race (2:01.07) to also qualified for states, along with teammate Chris David, a senior.

David placed fourth in the 400-meter race (51.08 seconds). Senior Spenser Cardenas finished third in the 110-meter hurdles event (15.93 seconds) and sophomore Chloe FauntLeRoy took fourth in the 1,600-meter race (5:30.44).

“The best of the best is at states, but I think our kids can compete,” Billings said.

“Track is a sport where you’re competing against other people, but you’re also competing against yourself to get your best time, best throw, best jump and that’s what we’re hoping for.”

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TANGER OUTLETS GRAND OPENING WEEKEND Summer Savings Bash will include sales, children’s activies and performances

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Tanger Outlet Centers, Inc. acquired the nearly 200,000-square-foot property, previously the Ocean City Factory Outlets, in January and immediately began a $3 million cosmetic renovation project, which includes new paint on the existing buildings and standing seam roofing. The existing domed towers were covered with copper and Gateway towers were added to guide customers to the property. A Summer Savings Bash will take place this weekend to celebrate the grand opening of the new Tanger Outlets.

That evening, Alex and Shiloh Wersen, a brother and sister, singer/ songwriter duo from Salisbury, will take the stage at 6:30 p.m. Kris Allen, winner of American Idol’s eighth season, will perform at 7:30 p.m. A meet-and-greet will follow. A fireworks display will be set off at 9:15 p.m.

Prizes will be given away all evening.

Registration for the giveaways will begin

at 5 p.m. at the Sounds of Summer Stage.

For more information about the Summer Saving Bash, visit www.tangeroutlet.com/oceancity/events.

The celebration, hosted by Tanger Outlets, will introduce the community to the shopping center’s makeover, Pell said.

The company acquired the nearly 200,000-square-foot property, previSee WEST on Page 44

Fashions For Less opens second location in Inlet Village in OC New Boardwalk boutique offers fashion accessories at affordable prices LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor

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Donald McLane’s second Fashions For Less boutique can be found in the Inlet Village at the southern end of the Boardwalk. McLane’s wife, four children and mother-in-law, Arlene Fry, (pictured) help run both the Boardwalk and Route 50 businesses.

Downes named CEO of Mountaire Farms Ronald M. Cameron, chairman of Mountaire Corporation, has named Paul Downes, as president and CEO of Mountaire Farms Inc. Downes succeeds Dave Pogge, who remains as a member of the Mountaire Corporation Board of Directors. He has Paul Downes worked for Mountaire Farms for more than 34 years in positions of increasing responsibility most recently as C.O.O. and previously as vice president of Live Operations.

Mountaire Farms Inc. is a vertically integrated food processing company with more than 6,500 employees in Delaware, Maryland and North Carolina. Mountaire’s products include fresh chicken products sold into the retail, industrial, food service and export supply chains.

LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (May 25, 2012) A Summer Savings Bash is on tap for this weekend to celebrate the grand opening of the new Tanger Outlets (formerly Ocean City Factory Outlets) in West Ocean City, where an assortment of activities are planned for the entire family.

“We plan events in all centers on an ongoing basis to support the communities they’re in,” said Quentin Pell, director of public relations and communications for Tanger Outlet Centers, Inc. “We’re always doing something to generate fun and excitement for the communities.”

Shoppers who spend $75 or more at Tanger Outlets, May 25-28, will receive a free tote bag, while supplies last. Customers can take same-day receipts to the Shopper Services area.

Stores will also offer sales all four days, and coupons can be found online at www.tangeroutlet.com/coupons.

Activities on Saturday, from noon to 9 p.m., include a rock climbing wall, giant inflatable shark slide, face painting and balloon sculptures. From 5-7 p.m. there will be performances by the Snow Hill Middle School Glee Club, the winner of WKPZ YouTube contest, among others, and a live radio remote with WKPZ’s Matt Derrick. There will also be contests and prize giveaways.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

(May 25, 2012) When Donald McLane opened Fashions For Less, the bright pink store with a black and white zebra awning on Route 50 near Stephen Decatur High School, in February, he had intentions for a second location in Ocean City.

The Boardwalk was an ideal spot for the store, which boasts “more bling, less cha-ching” — fashion accessories ranging from $1 to $12. It wasn’t long until he noticed a “for rent” sign in one of the store

windows in the Inlet Village, at the southern end of the Boardwalk.

“When the timing is right, it’s right,” McLane said. “I was looking on the Boardwalk, but with the high rent, to keep prices low, that was not possible.

This Inlet Village allows us to do that.

There are some very good stores in here.”

He took over the unit April 15, painted it bright pink, the Fashions For Less signature color, and added its trademark zebra print accents and black crystal chandeliers. The family-run Boardwalk store opened on May 1. McLane’s wife, mother-in-law and four children help manage both locations.

“We were working day and night, and I think it came together well. Everyone who walks in here loves the atmosphere,” See MCLANE: on Page 43

Waldych is ASC&D top producer Gary Waldych has been named Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley’s top April producer.

A resort resident since 1980, Waldych has worked for ASC&D for the 26 years.

He specializes in condominiums, transportation and commerGary Waldych cial insurance.

Bridges-Catha recognized Debora Hileman, broker/owner of Hileman Real Estate, Inc. has announced that sales associate Lynette Bridges-Catha was among one of 21 graduates from the Maryland Association of REALTORS® 11th annual Leadership Academy honored in Annapolis April 17.

The MAR Leadership Academy Lynette was formed by REBridges-Catha ALTORS® who understand the important role they play in their community and the need to enhance the leadership skills, knowledge, and competencies of fellow REALTORS® interested in making a difference in their personal lives and in their communities and has served as the model for the National Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy as well. The Academy offers an intensive curriculum designed around developing skills in leadership, communications, strategic planning, Continued on Page 43

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McLane: we bring something fresh to Boardwalk Continued from Page 42

McLane said. “We bring something fresh and different to the Boardwalk and it’s priced right. We’re excited to be here and we’re ready for the summer.”

The Boardwalk store, at about 600 square feet, is a bit larger than the Route 50 shop. It’s filled with a variety of merchandise, including rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, scarves, belts, sun-

products are in thousands of stores nationwide, as well as in shops in Europe and Canada. McLane has been in the business for more than 20 years and has his own factory in Northern China, where the fashion accessories are created.

McLane, his wife, Jodi, and their four children lived in New Jersey until about a year ago, when they moved to West Ocean City. The family had vacationed in the resort for years. In New Jersey, McLane owned and operated three Fashions For Less stores. He closed those stores when the family moved to the Eastern Shore. He acquired a storage warehouse at 10543 Ocean Gateway in Berlin near Cropper Oil & Gas, to house his products, last August. Construction of a building on the property wrapped up in January and the first Maryland Fashions For Less opened Feb. 17.

glasses, hats, tights, wallets, purses, hair extensions and nail polish strips.

A “Fashion Roulette” wheel will be set up daily in the Boardwalk store. Beginning at 5 p.m. prizes will be awarded every hour.

The store will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. during Memorial Day weekend. For the next few weeks, it will close at 9 p.m.; however, from mid-June and throughout the summer, it will stay open until 11 p.m.

Online shopping is available at www.FashionsForLess.net, with free shipping on all orders. McLane plans to offer daily deals on the Web site in the coming weeks.

His goal is to provide the best quality products at a low cost. He can do that because he and his team designs and creates its own products, which are sold wholesale to businesses. His company’s

BUSINESS BRIEFS Continued from Page 42 legislative and government affairs and community involvement. Classes are conducted over 7 months and stress the value of professional and personal commitment to professional, charitable and civic endeavors.

Bridges-Catha was also awarded the David E. Maclin Humanitarian Award, as the graduate who best demonstrated Maclin’s character and ideals through faith, and integrity, and a deep commitment to community and real estate endeavors. This award was created by colleagues from the class of 2002 and was presented by Academy Vice Chairman, Donna Moffett of Westminster.

Bridges-Catha has earned the designations of SRES, GREEN, PMN, CRS. She is also involved in various leadership roles as 2012 Women’s Council of REALTORS® Maryland State President, 2012 CRS Chapter with a Heart, 2012 Vice Chair MAR Annual Conference, and 2012 Co-Chair of MAR Communications & Public Relations.

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Existing towers were covered with copper and Gateway towers were added to guide customers to the West Ocean City Tanger Outlets property.

ously the Ocean City Factory Outlets, in January.

Renamed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tanger Outlets Ocean City,â&#x20AC;? the group immediately began a $3 million cosmetic renovation project, which includes new paint on the existing buildings and standing seam roofing. The existing domed towers were covered with copper and Gateway towers were added to guide customers to the property. Landscape will also be upgraded. The renovation project is moving along rapidly, Pell said. It is slated to be completed by the end of May. In addition to a newly expanded Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place location, Under Armour and Body Central are set to open this summer.

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Residential listings offered for first time starting in May LAUREN BUNTING ■ Contributing Writer (May 25, 2012) The Coastal Association of Realtors (CAR) announced last month that long-term rentals (125 days or more) will be allowed in the local multiple list service called FlexMLS. This new service offering became available in FlexMLS at the beginning of May. Our local MLS system has always offered commercial leases, but this is the first time long-term residential listings are being offered.

The local MLS is described as being a “facility for the orderly correlation and dissemination of listing information so participants may better serve their clients and the public.”

“With this new service, CAR joins many MLS services across the country to help the consumer find reliable, accurate data that carries the REALTOR® assurance not found on other third party sites,” said Sheila Dodson, executive director of CAR. As of mid-May, there were only 12 listings in FlexMLS for residential rentals throughout Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties, with the lion’s share of those being in the Salisbury area. But, as the service grows, consumers will be

able to get online and search for available rentals in one centralized spot, rather than having to check with all the local property management offices.

Since long-term rentals are being added as a service in the local MLS, interested renters will have the option to work with a licensed realtor in the lease transaction, just as they would if they were purchasing a home.

“The demand for long-term rentals has steadily increased over the past several years and that trend looks to continue,” said Chris Jett of Vantage Resort Realty, CAR’s 2011-12 president. “This new service will help agents better serve their clients, both tenants and landlords.”

And, in an effort to keep the level of service at its highest standards, CAR is offering increased training for brokers and their agents regarding rentals, including the development of approved standardized forms and ongoing rental orientation workshops.

Anyone interested in searching the FlexMLS database of available long-term rentals may go to www.dpol.com, CAR’s consumer Web site.

— Lauren Bunting is a member of the Coastal Association of Realtors and a licensed REALTOR® with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.

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FOP holds benefit for Home of the Brave

LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor

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Ocean City pays tribute to nation’s first responders (May 25, 2012) Ocean City will honor the nation’s first responders with its 11th annual “Salute to the Services” program, which began May 17 and continues through June 20.

During the monthlong campaign, approximately 20 local businesses, including hotels, restaurants and attractions, will offer special discounts to active and retired United States military personnel (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and National Guard), police officers, firefighters and EMS rescue workers, both paid and volunteers. Those who want to take advantage of the discounts just need to provide their credentials.

“The Salute to the Services program has been presented for several years now and is a great way to say thank you to our first responders,” said Donna Abbott, Ocean City’s tourism and marketing director.

“Ocean City is proud to recognize these men and women who serve their country and their community.”

Eleven years ago, Casey Peters, manager of the Surf Side 8 Motel and a member of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, originally suggested the idea for a program to show the community’s appreciation for those first responders involved with the Sept. 11 aftermath. It has since been supported by the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association and the Ocean City Convention and Visitors Bureau.

“Salute to the Services was created just after Sept. 11 as a way to give back to the nations first responders,” said Susan Jones, executive director of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association. “We felt it was appropriate to begin it on Armed Forces Day and then to run the promotion through the annual Fireman’s convention.”

During the Salute to the Services program, the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum on the Boardwalk at the inlet will offer free admission to any member of the service. The main exhibit in the museum represents the history of the United States Life-Saving Service on the Delmarva Peninsula. This service was the predecessor of today’s Coast Guard.

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MEMORIAL DAY Series of resort-area events honor nation’s fallen soldiers, marks start of summer season

LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (May 25, 2012) Memorial Day activities are scheduled to take place this weekend in Ocean City, Ocean Pines and Berlin. Among them are a parade, an arts and crafts show, flag unfurling and patriotic ceremonies.

OCEAN CITY: ■ Now in its 12th year, the annual Spring Arts and Crafts show at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street will include approximately 65 vendors selling gifts and handmade items.

Among the merchandise for sale at the free show will be jewelry, candles, wall hangings, soaps, lotions, woodwork, clothing, handbags, wrought iron items, hand-painted glassware, ceramics and paintings.

“There will be a little bit of everything. We have a lot of new vendors this year and there will be some unique items we haven’t had in previous years,” said Janice Cropper, the show’s organizer.

“Come check us out and see all the neat things.”

On Saturday, May 12, the Ocean City Fraternal Order of Police held its fourth annual Poker Run to benefit the “Home of the Brave.” Sixty-three riders took part in the event and rode a path of approximately 50 miles, which included stops at Blue Collar Customs, Oasis Bar and Grill, the Home of the Brave, the Bearded Clam and Hooters of Ocean City.

The “Home of the Brave” is a residence in Berlin that hosts military personnel who recently returned back to the United States from deployment. The purpose is to spend time with their families and reconnect. This is all done at no cost to the soldier or their family.

As a result of the event, the OC FOP was able to raise $2,500 for Home of the Brave. That total includes a $500 donation from the Bearded Clam.

For more information about the Home of the Brave, contact Tina Pearson at 443-926-9962 or info@thehomeofthebrave.us.

Wootten graduates from Univ. of Penn.

The unfurling of an 850-pound, 45,000-square-foot flag will take place Monday at noon on the beach at North Division Street. Volunteers will be selected from the beach and Boardwalk to assist in the waving of the flag.

Shoppers will also find homemade chocolates and fudge, and in the convention center lobby area, fresh flowers will be available for purchase. Children may have their faces painted on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m.

Town Cats and Cat Connection will have cat and kitten adoptions and educational material, while Wags & Wishes Animal Rescue will be on hand with puppy adoptions. The Marine Corps League, Diakonia and Quilters by the Sea will also be on hand.

Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. For more informa-

tion call 800-OC-OCEAN. ■ VFW Post 8296, on 66th Street in Ocean City, and the American Legion Post 166 on 24th Street will have a combined Memorial Day service at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30. The service will be held inside the VFW. For more information, call 410-524-8196 or 410289-3166.

■ OC Beach Lights Spectacular will kick off Sunday, May 27, and take place every Sunday this summer, through Sept. 2.

It will feature lasers, lights, video and special effects displayed on a giant five-story beach ball, See CEREMONIES on Page 56

Matthew Ryan Wootten graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ivy League School, University of Pennsylvania on May 15. Wootten is the son of Kim and Jeff Wootten of Ocean Pines.

Wootten completed his fourM. Wootten year bachelor’s degree majoring in history with a minor in economics.

He has accepted a paid assistantship position at the University of Maryland while he completes his master’s in higher education this fall.

Wootten is a 2008 honors graduate of Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin.

Pinckney photos on display at OC library The work of artist and photographer Stephan Michael Pinckney is on display this month at the Ocean City library on 100th Street. Two series are on display: “Stones From the Baths” and “It’s All Black and White,” featuring images from the U.S. Virgin Islands, the British West Indies and Continued on Page 71

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Beach patrol protects,informs OC visitors ON GUARD

Lifeguards will return to stands this weekend KRISTIN JOSON ■ Contributing Writer

PHOTO COURTESY OCBP

SRT Witherow scans her section of the Ocean City beach. Lifeguards are responsible for the entire area between the stands on both sides of them.

The scan is one of the most critical skills a lifeguard can develop to help keep everyone safe.

(May 25, 2012) It’s time for another exciting summer in Ocean City with the mass of humanity that will descend upon our beautiful beaches. We will see sun worshipers, fearless graduates, boogie boarders, surfers and just about anyone that wants to get away for some fun in the sun. But who keeps all of the beachgoers safe and out of harm’s way?

It is the lifeguards of Ocean City Beach Patrol who are called to patrol the 10 miles of coastline. They are the fastest, bravest, besttrained lifeguards in the world making between 2,000-4,000 rescues each summer. Our guards are prepared and eager to fulfill our three-part mission: education, prevention and intervention. This mission guides our organization.

Although we are charged with guarding and maintaining safety along Ocean City’s beaches from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days a week, this is not our only role. We pride ourselves with another important role and that is to be am-

with this year’s events promising to be bigger and better. But this is only one of many events that Ocean City will host that not only bring an economic boom to Ocean City businesses, but will likely attract people who have never before been to our town. Pre-event advertising for the Dew Tour and “teasers” will showcase Ocean City as a destination and will also give us a level of positive exposure that we all are sure to benefit from.

Many people will visit and vacation in Ocean City this summer.

However, what people experience once they are here will likely determine if they return for another event or vacation. This is why the beach patrol feels it is our job to make a difference in visitors’ experiences 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 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 of Ocean City

bassadors for the town of Ocean City.

As some of the most visible town employees, our unofficial role as an Ocean City ambassador is something we take pride in. Members of the beach patrol are highly educated, motivated, competent and professional, and they are assets to the town of Ocean City. While each of us brings a great deal of positive attributes to the town, being a part of this great organization allows each of us to receive even more in return.

The town continues to do a great job of attracting 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 provides free family entertainment six days a week to enable families to have a fun evening while not having to spend a lot of extra money.

Springfest and Sunfest have become nationally ranked events and they continue to thrive even when the economy has caused similar events to suffer.

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APPEARING LIVE 19TH HOLE BAR & GRILL 9636 Stephen Decatur Highway West Ocean City 410-213-9204 May 25-26: Louis Wright, 6-10 p.m.

May 27: Louis Wright, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

May 30: Louis Wright, 5-8 p.m.

BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay 410-524-7575 May 25: The Mood Swingers, 9 p.m.

May 26: Full Circle, 9 p.m.; Lenny & The Soul Senders May 30: Deck party w/Old School, 4 p.m.

CARIBBEAN BAR & GRILL Just off the Boardwalk at Second Street, above the Plim Plaza 410-289-0837 May 25: Dave Sherman, 1-5 p.m.; Jackson Holiday Band, 7:30-11:30 p.m.

May 26: The Mood Swingers, 1-5 p.m.; Petting Hendrix, 7:30-11:30 p.m.

May 27: No Byscuyts, 1-5 p.m.; Murphy’s Law, 7:30-11:30 p.m.

May 28: Dave Sherman, 1-5 p.m.

May 29: Murphy’s Law, 1-5 p.m.

May 30: Darin Engh, 1-5 p.m.

May 31: Full Circle Trio, 1-5 p.m.

COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL 37th Street oceanfront 410-289-6846 May 25: Old School, 4-8 p.m.

May 26: John LaMere, noon to 4 p.m.; Zion Reggae Band, 5-9 p.m.

May 27: The Mood Swingers, 2-6 p.m.

May 28: Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth, 2-6 p.m.

May 29: Randy Lee Ashcraft Duo, 2-6 p.m.

May 30: Chris Button & Joe Mama, 2-6 p.m.

May 31: Blue Sky, 2-6 p.m.

COTTAGE CAFÉ Route 1, Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 Every Tuesday: Pub Party Trivia w/DJ Bump, 6-9 p.m.

Every Wednesday, DJ Bump, 6-9 p.m.

May 25: Bernie, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

May 26: Monkey Paw 3-pc., 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay 410-524-5500 May 25: Kevin Poole, 5:30 p.m.; DJ Hook, 9 p.m.; Animal House, 10 p.m.

May 26: Opposite Directions, 5:30 p.m.; DJ Robcee, 6 p.m.; DJ Groove, 9 p.m.; Animal House, 10 p.m.

May 27: Jazz Brunch w/Everett Spells, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Johnny Mojo, 5-9 p.m.; Scott’s New Band, 10 p.m.

May 28: Deck Pary w/DJ Batman, 5:30-9 p.m.; DJ Rob Cee, 9 p.m.; J. LaMere, 1:305:30 p.m.; Scott’s New Band, 10 p.m.

GALAXY 66 66th Street, bayside 410-723-6762 Star Bar Every Friday: Philly George Project, 8 to midnight Skye Bar May 25: Crazy in Stereo, 4-8 p.m.; DJ Groove, 9 p.m.

May 26: Crazy in Stereo, 4-8 p.m.; DJ Rob Cee, 9 p.m.

May 27: Crazy in Stereo, 1-5 p.m.

May 28: DJ Wax, 9 p.m.

May 29: DJ BK, 9 p.m.

May 30: DJ Joey Capo, 9 p.m.

May 31: DJ Wax, 9 p.m.

HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 May 25: DJ Billy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

May 26: Simple Truth and Friends, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

May 27: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T/DJ Bigler, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

May 28: Deck Party w/Blake Haley, 4-8 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

May 29: DJ Rupe, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

May 30: John LaMere/The Stims, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

May 31: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

HIGH STAKES Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 Every Sunday: Bobby Burns, 3-6 p.m.

Every Thursday: Baltimore Bob, 4 p.m.; Lower Case Blues, 9 p.m.

May 25: Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.; DJ Z-Man, 9 p.m.

May 26: Bobby Burns, 4 p.m.; DJ Rupp, 9 p.m.

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1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 888-666-0728 302-541-0728 Every Friday: DJ Norm, 3-6 p.m.; Tony Vega, 6-10 p.m.

Every Saturday: Tony Vega, 6-10 p.m.

Every Sunday: Tony Vega, 6-10 p.m.

Every Monday: DJ Norm, 6-9 p.m.

Every Wednesday: DJ Norm, 6-9 p.m.

JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside 410-524-7499 May 25: Asphalt Surfers, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

May 26: Lauren Glick, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

MACKY’S BAYSIDE BAR & GRILL 53rd Street and Coastal Highway 410-723-5565 May 25: DJ Casper, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

May 26: DJ Cowboy Jeff, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

May 27: DJ Jammin Jeff, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

May 28: Trivia Monday, 7 p.m.

May 29: Tourist Theme Party w/DJ Darth Fader, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

May 30: Local Artist Kaleb Brown May 31: Little Black Dress w/DJ Casper, 10 p.m.

M.R. DUCKS 311 Talbot St. 410-289-9125 May 25: Blake Haley, 5-9 p.m.

May 26: Freshly Squeezed, 4-9 p.m.

May 27: Tranzfusion, 4-9 p.m.

May 28: Johnny Bling, 4-9 p.m.

OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean 410-524-3535 May 25-27: Arizona May 31-June 3: Arizona Lenny’s Beach Bar & Grill May 25-27: Arizona OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB Mumford’s Landing Road 410-641-7501 May 25: Zion Reggae May 26: John Lamere May 27: Jettstream May 28: Aaron Howell Trio SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay 410-524-4900

MOOD SWINGERS BJ’s on the Water: Friday, May 25, 9 p.m.

Caribbean Bar & Grill: Saturday, May 26, 1-5 p.m.

Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill: Sunday, May 27, 2-6 p.m.

May 25: DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Davie, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Lucky Dub, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

May 26: Joe Bachman & the Crew, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Jon Maurer Band, 6-10 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; DJ Mike-T, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; Lucky Dub, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; MVMT, 1-5 p.m.

May 27: Lucky You, 1-5 p.m.; Lost In Paris, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Lucky Dub, 1-5 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; MVMT, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

May 28: Big Bang Baby, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; MVMT, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

May 29: DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Mike-T, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Burnt Sienna May 30: DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Mike-T, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Total Whiteout, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

May 31: Go Go Gadjet, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SMITTY MCGEE’S Route 54 West Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-4716 Every Tuesday: Let’s Do Trivia, 7 p.m.

Every Thursday: Randy Lee Ashcraft, 8 p.m.

Every Friday: Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys, 8 p.m.

ARIZONA Ocean Club Nightclub: Friday through Sunday, May 25-27 and Thursday thorugh Sunday, May 31-June 3

NO BYSCUYTS Caribbean Bar & Grill: Sunday, May 27, 1-5 p.m.

LUCKY YOU Seacrets: Sunday, May 27, 1-5 p.m.

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HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A heads-up alert to all free-spirited Ewes and Rams: Be wary of a deal that could result in compromising your independence. Check every detail before making a commitment.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) New facts emerge that help put an irksome workplace situation in perspective.

Meanwhile, pay more attention to a family member who needs your wisdom and strength.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A slight setback in plans is nothing to worry about. Use this delay to deal with a number of matters you might have ignored for too long. Expect news from someone in your past.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’re entering a period of stability. Use it to straighten out any outstanding problems related to a very personal situation. Also, pay closer attention to financial matters.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) As much as you love being a social Lion, you might well benefit from staying out of the spotlight for a while. You need time to reflect on some upcoming decisions.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A difficult family situation improves, thanks to your timely intervention. You can now start to focus more of your attention on preparing for a possible career change.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) An on-the-job change works to your benefit by offering new opportunities.

It’s up to you to check them out.

Meanwhile, a stalled romantic situation starts up again.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) That flare-up of Scorpian temperament cools down, leaving you more receptive to suggestions about changes that might need to be made in your personal life.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) An unusual period of indecisiveness is a mite frustrating. But things soon clear up, allowing the sage Sagittarian to make those wise pronouncements again.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You might feel that you know best, but it’s not a good idea at this time to try to force your opinions on others. Best advice: Inspire change by example, not by intimidation.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Some setbacks could affect your plans to fortify your financial situation.

But things start moving again by early next week. Meanwhile, enjoy your resurgent social life.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Show that often-hidden steely spine of yours as you once again stand up to an emotional bully. You’ve got the strength to do it, especially as friends rally to your side.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your ruling planet, Mercury, endows you with a gift for writing. Have you considered penning the world’s greatest novel?

Representing Fish Tales during the annual Bloody Mary contest last weekend, from left, are Shawn Robbins and Brandon Hemp.

OCEAN 98 BLOODY MARY CONTEST

Representing Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon are Michelle Pipitone, left, and Kalsi McConnell.

The sixth annual Best Bloody Mary contest, sponsored by Ocean 98 WOCM Irie Radio, was held Saturday, May 19, at Smitty McGee’s on Route 54 in Fenwick Island, Del.. Guests paid $10 to sample and judge concoctions from local bars and restaurants, with $3,600 in proceeds going toward the PJ Aldridge Foundation for lung cacner research and awareness. Fish Tales won best overall, with Matteo’s being recognized for spiciest and best presentation going to The Starboard. Next year’s contest will be held at the Greene Turtle West, on Route 611 in West PHOTOS BY ZACK HOOPES Ocean City.

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Ceremonies on tap in Ocean Pines and Berlin Continued from Page 51

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all choreographed to music on the beach at North Division Street in downtown Ocean City. The three shows — 9:30 p.m., 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. — are free and each runs approximately eight minutes. n A Memorial Day American Flag Celebration is set to take place Monday. The unfurling of the 45,000-square-foot flag, which covers an entire football field and weighs 850 pounds, requires a minimum of 250 people. Volunteers will be selected from the beach and Boardwalk to assist in the waving of the flag during a ceremony at noon on North Division Street. For more information, call 410-798-6304.

OCEAN PINES: n A Memorial Day ceremony at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial, located on Route 589 near the South Gate, will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday.

The keynote speaker will be Capt. Linda R. Wackerman, a Navy emergency preparedness liaison officer for the state of Pennsylvania. Wackerman served as the aviaCapt. Linda R. tion training officer and Wackerman assistant reserve program director for more than 2,300 selected reservists. Later, she served as the executive officer and commanding officer and during that time she was mobilized for a year in support of the Global War on Terror.

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Veterans, including former POWs, have the honor of placing the POW-MIA wreath during a Memorial Day ceremony last year at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines. The 2012 event will take place Monday at 11 a.m.

than 5,400 military flight hours, including 2,700 hours on the C-9B. She is currently a 757/767 international first officer with American Airlines. During the event she will share stories and her experiences as a naval aviator.

“I’m sure she will be very interesting to listen to,” said Marie Gilmore, president of the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Board. “She has amazing credentials.”

Randy Lee Ashcraft, Dick Jacobs and the Delmarva Chorus will provide entertainment. The event will last approxi-

mately one hour.

Some seating will be provided. The public is invited and encouraged to take chairs, as approximately 2,000 people attend the ceremony annually. On-site parking will be available. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at the Community Church at Ocean Pines.

For information, call 410-208-6612.

BERLIN: n A Memorial Day ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. on Sunday at the

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Parade, gospel music and kids’ activities scheduled in Berlin War Memorial Plaza on Main Street at the West Street intersection. The annual event will include prayer, the mayor’s proclamation, the presentation of colors and a tribute to veterans. If it rains, the event will be moved to Stevenson United Methodist Church. n The annual Old-Fashioned Memorial Day Celebration will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday with an American Legion color guard salute at some of the local cemeteries, including as Pullett’s, Curtis, New Bethel and Fooks, and ending at St. Paul.

A parade is set to start at 11 a.m. The parade, which will include approximately 40 entries, according to co-organizer Jesse Turner, owner of the Berlin Shoe Box, will commence from Stephen Decatur Middle School through Flower Street, ending at the Bay Street intersection. Trophies will be presented to parade winners.

At 4 p.m., there will be gospel singing in the Berlin Multi-purpose Community Building. There will also be a moon bounce, as well as games and other activities all day. Yard sale tables, vendor booths and food will be available at the community building.

“It’s a fun day for the whole family,” Turner said.

Those interested in participating the parade may call Turner at 410-641-1989 or 410-641-1270. To set up a vendor booth or yard sale table, call Emma Briddell at 410-641-2420.

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HOLY TRINITY PLANS SUNDAY SERVICE On Sunday, May 27, Holy Trinity Cathedral will honor the nation’s veterans with a special ceremony at 9:45 a.m. The service will recognize all veterans, active military personnel and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Sunday service will be held immediately after the ceremony. The church is located at 11021 Worcester Highway in Berlin, For information, call 410-641-4882.

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BIG SHOTS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Northside Park, 200 125th St. in Ocean City.

Facility usage: East Gym, West Gym. Info: 410250-0125.

FRIDAY, MAY 25 LAP TIME — Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., 10:30 a.m. Children, ages 0-2, will be introduced to songs, games, finger plays and movement activities. Parents and caregivers will learn fun ways to interact with toddlers. Info: 410-641-0650.

WIDOW & WIDOWER SOCIAL CLUB OF OCEAN PINES GAME NIGHT — Ocean Pines Community Center, East Room, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7 p.m. Info: Larry Lee, 410-600-0085.

MOVIES IN THE PARK — Northside Park, 200 125th St., in Ocean City, 8 p.m. Previews at dusk. Featuring “The Adventures of Tintin.” Take beach chair. Movie free of charge. Concessions may be purchased including drinks, popcorn and candy. Info: 410-250-0125. In event of rain, movie will be shown in Northside Park gym.

WIDOW & WIDOWER SOCIAL CLUB OF OCEAN PINES WALK — White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. Meet at 10 a.m. at the pavilion for a 1-mile walk, then go to A Bagel and … to recover. Info: Larry Lee, 410-600-0085.

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.

SATURDAY, MAY 26 SPRING ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW — Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway,

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 2-22, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon, includes coffee and juice. Bloody Marys cost $3.

Info: 410-524-8196.

ROTARY CLUB DONATES TO CAMP Dan Harris and Dave Blair of the Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club, along with former Rotarian Kenneth Bates, landscaped and erected a welcome sign at the entrance to Easter Seals’ Camp Fairlee during the annual work weekend at the camp. The sign was donated by the Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club. The club meets at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 15th Street and the Boardwalk.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors displaying garden accessories, jewelry, candles, florals, nautical items, wood crafts and homemade items. Also, handmade chocolate/fudge and dip mixes.

Free admission. Info: Janice Cropper, 410-2130735 or Cropperjl@aol.com.

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RESERVATIONS DEADLINE FOR OCEAN PINES BOAT CLUB MEMBER APPRECIATION PICNIC Held June 2 at Pintail Park, Ocean Pines, 2:30 p.m. Members and guests welcome. Reservation forms must be received by May 26.

200 125th St., in Ocean City. Facility usage: ball fields 1, 2 and 3. Info: 410-250-0125.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN BUFFET Sound United Methodist Church, Route 54, Williamsville, Del., 1-6 p.m. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children. Carryout available. Bake sale.

BEAST OF THE EAST BENCH PRESS, DEADLIFT CHAMPIONSHIPS — Golds Gym, Gold Coast Mall, 11545 Coastal Highway, Ocean City.

Weigh-ins, 8-9:30 a.m. Competition, 10 a.m.

Info: Gary or Mike, 410-723-4653.

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Free admission. Info: Janice Cropper, 410-2130735 or Cropperjl@aol.com.

OC SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT — Northside Park, 200 125th St., in Ocean City. Facility usage: ball fields 1, 2 and 3. Info: 410-250-0125.

BIG SHOTS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Northside Park, 200 125th St. in Ocean City.

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ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, 9 a.m. to noon. With coffee and juice. Cost is $8 for adults, children 11 years and younger eat at half price. Info: 410-524-7994.

MONDAY, MAY 28 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY — Worcester County Veterans Memorial, Route 589 near Ocean Pines South Gate, 11 a.m. Keynote speaker is Capt. Linda R. Wackerman, a Navy Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer for Pennsylvania. Patriotic music by Randy Lee Ashcraft, Dick Jacobs and the Delmarva Chorus.

Public invited. Take lawn chairs. In case of inclement weather, event will be held at the Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road. Info: Marie Gilmore, 410-208-6612.

WIDOW & WIDOWER SOCIAL CLUB OF OCEAN PINES BRUNCH — The Woodlands of Ocean Pines, 1135 Ocean Parkway, noon. Contact Audrey, 410-208-1857.

MEMORIAL DAY FLAG CELEBRATION — North Division Street, Ocean City, noon to 1 p.m. Unfurling of football-field-size American flag with visibility up and down the Boardwalk. Info: www.specialeventpro.com or 443-971-1184.

STRAWBERRY DAY — Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum, Old Furnace Road in Snow Hill, 1-4 p.m. Best Strawberry Dessert contest, local artisans and their wares. Also, strawberry shortcakes, strawberry salsa and strawberry lemonade and other strawberry desserts available in Gathering Room at Visitor Center. Daily site ad-

BERLIN’S OLD-FASHIONED MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION — Begins at 9 a.m. with American Legion color guard salute at local cemeteries — Pullett’s, Curtis, New Bethel, Fooks, ending at St. Paul. At 11 a.m., parade will travel from Stephen Decatur Middle School through Flower Street, ending at the Bay Street intersec-

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OUT&ABOUT tion. At 4 p.m., there will be gospel singing in the Berlin Multi-purpose Community Building.

Moon bounce, games and activities all day for the children; yard sale tables; vendor booths; and food inside and outside the community building. Parade info: Jesse Turner, 410-6411989 or 410-641-1270. Vendor booths or yard sale tables: Emma Briddell, 410-641-2420.

OC SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT — Northside Park, 200 125th St., in Ocean City. Facility usage: ball fields 1, 2 and 3. Info: 410-250-0125.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING Berlin group No. 169, Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive in Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: Edna Berkey, 410-629-1006.

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Sweet Adeline Chorus, 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 and singing in a barbershop format are welcome.

Info: 410-208-4171.

CONGRATULATIONS! Earlier this month, Austin Harp participated in his first 5k — the second annual Delaware State Police Camp Barnes 5k. He placed second in the 9 and younger division.

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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, 302-5410728.

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CRAB NIGHT — Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) every Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. Steamed crabs, steamed shrimp, corn on the cob, homemade crab soup, fried flounder, broiled or fried crab cakes, fried oyster, fried shrimp, French fries, Continued on Page 62

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of the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;50s, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Discounted food and drink prices.

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BINGO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Every Wednesday at Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street across from Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. A $1,000 jackpot available, food, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. No one under 18 years allowed in the hall during bingo. Info: 410250-2645.

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SIMPLE SUPPER — Held the last Wednesday of each month at Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children 11 and younger. Reservations: 410-524-7994.

THURSDAY, MAY 31 STORY TIME — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes, finger plays, music and crafts for children ages 3-5.

Info: 410-208-4014.

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BALTIMORE RAVENS BEACH BASH — Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 101st Street. Join the Ravens, 98 Rock and Miller Lite for a weekend of beach bonfires, Miller Lite on the beach, Bacon & Beer at the Original Greene Turtle, a Purple Friday Caravan, beach games and happy hours. Info: www.ococean.com/ravens.

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WIDOW & WIDOWER SOCIAL CLUB OF OCEAN PINES DINNER — Barbely’s, 8373 Patey Woods Road, Newark, 5 p.m. Carpool leaving library at 4:30 p.m. Contact Andy at 410-726-8451.

BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Clarion Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, 4-7 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410524-0649; or www.beachsingles.org.

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TEL: 410-250-1122 ONGOING EVENTS FREE ENGLISH CLASSES — Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City, Tuesdays and Thursdays, June through July, 3:30-5 p.m. Free English classes for international student workers. Certificates of achievement will be given to students to take back to their universities.

NEGRO LEAGUE EXHIBIT — Julia A. Purnell Museum, 208 W. Market St., Snow Hill, now through Oct. 31. Temporary exhibit of Negro League memorabilia. Admission costs $2 for adults and 50 cents for children ages 5-12.

Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Info: Claire Otterbein, mail@purnellmuseum.com, www.purnellmuseum.com or 410-632-0515.

SALUTE TO THE SERVICES 2012 — Through June 20, participating hotels, motels, restaurants and attractions in Ocean City offer discounts to military, police, EMS and fire personnel showing their credentials. Some restrictions apply. Discount info: www.salutetothe services.com. Info: Ocean City Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association, Amy Tingle, 800-6262326, Ext. 2.

BEACH LIGHTS SPECTACULAR — On the beach at North Division Street, Ocean City, every Sunday, May 27 through Sept. 2. Show times are 9:30 p.m., 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Free, eightminute show featuring lasers, lights and special effects displayed on a giant 5 story beach ball choreographed to action packed music. Info: http://specialeventpro.com or 410-798-6304.

BEACH FIREWORKS — North Division Street, Ocean City, every Tuesday, May 29 through Aug. 28, 10 p.m. Free fireworks show choreographed to music. Final show will be Sunday, Sept. 2. Info: Continued on Page 64

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Summer and Sophie Lilley wear Victorian dresses during the Julia A. Purnell Museum’s “Maids and Mistresses” fashion program and luncheon, held May 19, in Snow Hill. The program featured models in period dress (and stages of undress) to help illustrate the differences in the lives of maids, the working classes and mistresses, from those of the upper classes.

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ARTS ON THE DOCK — Ocean City Fishing Center Marina docks, 12940 Inlet Isle Lane, West Ocean City, every Thursday, June 14 through Aug. 23, 4-7 p.m. Local artist showcasing their work. Info: Jennifer Blunt, 410-213-1121 or www.ocfishing.com.

FAMILY FUN OLYMPICS — Ocean City beach at 27th Street, every Tuesday, June 26 through Aug. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. A variety of contests for all ages including sand castle contests, tug-ofwar and relays. All activities are free. Info: http://ococean.com or 800-626-2326.

PINE’EER CRAFT AND GIFT SHOP OPEN Pine’eer Craft and Gift Shop, White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway. Shop will be open May 26, 27, June 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop features handcrafted home decor, jewelry and fashion accessories created by members of the Pine’eer Craft Club.

STARS, SOUL, ROCK AND ROLL’ — Nassawango Country Club, 3940 Nassawango Road, Snow Hill, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tropical evening under a beautiful tent on the banks of the Pocomoke River. Dance to the music from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s with a fourteen piece band. Tickets include a pig roast, dancing and two drink tickets. Early ticket sales up to July 1

are $55. After July 1 tickets cost $75. Tickets may be purchased at the Delmarva Discovery Center. Corporate sponsorship opportunities available. Info: Brian Garrett, 410-957-9933 or bgarrett@delmarvadiscoverycenter.org. Benefiting The Delmarva Discovery Center Museum.

SIMPLE SUPPER — Held the last Wednesday of each month at Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children 11 and younger. Reservations: 410-524-7994.

THE SHEPHERD’S NOOK THRIFT SHOP Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road. Open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Accepting donations of gently worn clothes and small household items.

SIMPLE SUPPER — Held the last Wednesday of each month at Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway (rear of St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children 11 and younger. Reservations: 410-524-7994.

THE SHEPHERD’S NOOK THRIFT SHOP Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road. Open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Accepting donations of gently worn clothes and small household items.

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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 410-2139204 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual and family-friendly, featuring great American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner at affordable prices. Happy hour day 3-7 p.m. Entertainment Wednesday through Sunday. Sunday brunch with Louis Wright.

■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.ocmdrestaurants. com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts.

■ ADOLFO’S, 13th Street, on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-4001 / www.ocadolfos.com / $$ / V-MC-AE / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Northern and southern Italian dishes, prepared fresh daily.

Quiet, intimate atmosphere for couples, room for large families or choose to enjoy our outside seating with views of the ocean.

■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining.

■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $-$$ / VMC-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.

■ BROTHER’S BISTRO, 12th Street and the Boardwalk, in the Howard Johnson Hotel, Ocean City 443-664-6763 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Enjoy the spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean from our dining room inside and out. Handmade brick oven pizza, pasta, subs and salads. Live music. Open year-round.

■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. Open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

■ CINNABON, Ninth Street and Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-1268 / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Homemade ice cream, real fruit smoothies, fresh baked Cinnabons and coffee.

■ DEVITO’S ITALIAN DELI AND SUB SHOP, 143rd Street, Ocean City 410-250-1122 / $ / VMC / No reservations required / Italian cold cuts pizza, sandwiches and subs for lunch and dinner.

■ DOUGH ROLLER, 4 Ocean City locations / DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Children’s menu / Casual family dining serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast served daily at Third, 41st and 70th Street locations. Dayton’s fried chicken served at South Division Street by the Inlet.

■ DUFFY’S TAVERN, 130th Street, Montego Bay Shopping Center, Ocean City 410-2501449 / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Unique Irish tavern serving the best steaks, seafood and over-

stuffed sandwiches. A local’s favorite with authentic Irish specialities, including shepard’s pie and corned beef and cabbage. Outdoor seating available. Open for lunch and dinner.

■ EXPRESS CAFE, 4 Somerset St., Ocean City 410-289-1202 / www.ocexpresscafe.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Espresso bar, homemade sandwiches, crepes and fresh salads.

■ 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.

■ FAT DADDY’S, 82nd Street, Ocean City 410524-8228 / 216 S. Baltimore Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4040 / www.fatdaddysOCMD.com / $$$ / V-MC / No reservations required / Beer available / Family owned since 1995. Famous subs, pizza, deli sandwiches, wings and garden salads. Delivery, dine in or carry out.

■ FRESCO’S, 82nd Street, Ocean City 410524-8202 / www.ocfrescos.com / $$-$$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / On the bay, serving seafood, steaks and pasta in an intimate atmosphere.

Reservations highly recommended.

■ 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.

■ GIUSEPPE O’LEARY, Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City 410-213-2868 / www.submarinaoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Beer, wine / Featuring homemade Italian and Irish cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. Open Tuesday-Sunday. Happy hour, Tuesday-Friday, 4-7 p.m.

■ GREENE TURTLE NORTH, 116th Street, Ocean City 410-723-2120 / www.thegreeneturtle.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / The Turtle, est. 1976, is an Ocean City tradition with a friendly staff, great food and something for everyone! Menu favorites are homemade crab cakes, kids’ menu, salads, burgers, wings and more!

Featuring weekday lunch specials and happy hour, 50 high-def flat screen TVs, game room, gift shop, carry out, party trays, nightly drink specials, Keno, MD lottery, DJs with dance floor.

Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., year-round.

■ HALL’S SEAFOOD & STEAK, 60th Street, Ocean City 410-524-5008 / www.Halls-OC.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving Ocean City’s finest breakfast buffet and all-you-can-eat seafood buffet. Open 7 days a week, all summer.

New menu serving old favorites and new treats.

■ 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 / Casual waterfront dining, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment nightly.

■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-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.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant

dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Seafood, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads.

■ HIGH STAKES BAR & GRILL, Route 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-6971 / $-$$ / V-MAE-DIS / No reservations required / Carry-out available / Full bar / Casual dining, daily happy hour and daily food specials. Live entertainment.

■ HOOTERS, 123rd Street, Ocean City 410250-7081 and 5th Street, on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-2690 / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS. Now serving breakfast Friday through Sunday.

World famous Hooters girls welcome you. Open seven days a week. Happy hour, Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m., featuring 50-cent wings and awesome food and drink specials. Wednesday Seafood Spectacular, 6-9 p.m., featuring 50-cent oysters, 30-cent clams, $10 1-pound crab legs and other discounted seafood items. Burgers, soups, salads, sandwiches and full bar. Hooters girls, hot wings, cold beer = always a winning combination.

■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Proud to have Chef Shawn Reese creating beach-inspired dishes in both oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breaker’s Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open yearround and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends.

■ HOUSE OF WELSH, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 1-800-311-2707 / www.houseofwelsh.net / $, $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Specializing in steaks and seafood. Open daily. Happy hour all day and night. Entertainment Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Casual attire.

■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7499 / www.johnnys56.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Pizza, subs, wings, salads, beer, live music, high definition TVs, surf, movies, BlueRay. ■ JR’S THE ORIGINAL PLACE FOR RIBS, 61st and 131st streets, Ocean City 410-250-3100, 410-524-7427 / www.jrsribs.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / The place for ribs since 1981.

Family-friendly dining. Angus steaks, jumbo lump crab cakes, prime rib, seafood, chicken. Early bird.

■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce.

■ LAYTON’S, 16th Street, Ocean City 410-2896635 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Breakfast served all day, featuring pancakes, french toast and breakfast sandwiches. Daily lunch specials. Carryout available. Established in 1959.

■ M.R. DUCKS, 311 Talbot St., Ocean City www.mrducks.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Burgers, fresh fish sandwiches along with other bar food favorites. Come by boat, car or bike. Always a cool drink waiting for you. Live entertainment on weekends.

■ OC WASABI, 33rd Street, Ocean City 410524-7337 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / No children’s menu / Beer, wine / Sushi in a traditional Japanese atmosphere. Specializing in teriyaki and tempura.

■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969.

■ PHILLIPS CRAB HOUSE, 20th Street, Ocean

MAY 25, 2012 City 410-289-6821 / www.phillipsseafood.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / The original Phillips, serving the finest seafood since 1956. Complete with all-you-can-eat seafood buffet, a la carte menu and carryout counter. Daily early bird specials and plenty of free parking.

■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD HOUSE, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1200 / www.phillipsseafood.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Just minutes to the Delaware line. All-youcan-eat seafood buffet, a la carte menu and carryout counter. Daily early bird specials and plenty of free parking.

■ PONZETTI’S PIZZA, 144th Street, Ocean City www.ponzettispizza.com / $ / MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Italian dinners, subs and homemade pizza. Happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Sports bar, live music on weekends. Light fare served till 1 a.m. Carry out available.

■ REFLECTIONS RESTAURANT, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410524-5252 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Tableside flambé dining.

Casually elegant, cuisine prepared tableside in the European tradition. Private dining rooms.

Eclectic chef’s specials accompanied by an award-winning wine list.

■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.

■ SHENANIGAN’S IRISH PUB, Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, in the Shoreham Hotel, Ocean City 410-289-7181 / www.ocshenanigans.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Sit back and enjoy our two-fisted sandwiches and our frozen drink favorites, all from our oceanfront deck or our fine dining room. Always kid friendly with our special children’s menu. Live entertainment with no cover charge. So sing along … you’ll find an open Irish invitation. Late-night menu available.

■ 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 COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-5398710 / 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 STERLING SEAFOOD GRILL & OYSTER BAR, 67th Street, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-524-5252 / www.ocmdrestaurants.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Fabulous raw bar serving the freshest raw oysters and clams, steamed shrimp, crab legs, mussels and oyster stew, made to order. “Fresh off the grill” items include rockfish, tuna, mahi mahi and salmon. Happy hour specials daily, 4-6 p.m.

■ 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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show our support of the military and first responders and to take notice of these individuals and give back to them,” said Sandy Hurley, curator of the museum.

“The USLSS is a part of American history that is not taught in our schools, so it is our hope to keep the stories of these ‘first first responders’ alive. If it had not been for these life savers, many of us would not be here today because our ancestors coming to this country from across the seas would have perished in shipwrecks or died from exposure on the beaches because there was no one to come to their aide.”

The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum is also part of Blue Star Museums, a program that offers free admission for all active duty, National Guard and reserve military personnel and their families

from Memorial Day through Labor Day. A list of participating attractions, lodging and dining locations offering discounts during the Salute to the Services program is available online at www.salutetotheservices.com.

Other scheduled events: n May 28: An unfurling of a 45,000square-foot flag, which covers an entire football field, weighs 850 pounds and requires a minimum of 250 people for a presentation, will take place at noon on North Division Street in honor of Memorial Day and those who have served our country. Volunteers will be selected from the beach and Boardwalk to assist in the waving of the flag. For more information, call 410-798-6304. n June 2: Baltimore Ravens Roost Parade, 19th Street to 28th Street, beginning

at 10 a.m. on Baltimore Avenue. n June 2-4: Motorcyclists will travel across the state to the Francis Scott Key Family Resort in West Ocean City as part of the annual Dick Gelfman’s Ride Across Maryland to raise money for the fight against breast cancer. n June 8-9: OC Air Show. The fourth annual event will feature military aircraft demonstrations, low altitude flyovers and civilian aerobatic performances. Spectators can view the action from the beach and along the Boardwalk. n June 16-17: Arts Alive fine arts festival around the lagoon at Northside Park on 125th Street, where more than 100 artists will displays their work. n June 20: Maryland State Fireman’s Association annual parade on Baltimore Avenue beginning at 1 p.m.

Sunday festival celebrates all-things strawberry (May 25, 2012) Gather the family and head for Furnace Town on Sunday, May 27, to experience all things strawberry-related during the living heritage museum’s annual Strawberry Day. From 1-4 p.m., a variety of strawberry desserts will be sold and served by volunteers from Furnace Town and Harvest Moon restaurant in the Gathering Room at the Visitor Center. Local artisans will also be on hand to showcase their wares, such as jewelry, purses and stained glass.

The annual spring event will feature a “Best Strawberry Dessert” contest, and guests will have an opportunity to sample the entries. Judging will be based on taste and presentation. In the past, there have been pies, cakes, rolls, a charlotte and a strawberry dessert lasagna. Ribbons will be awarded for the best dessert.

Long ago, ripe berries meant strawberry socials, strawberry festivals and strawberry days. Neighbors would take a picnic and gather at an area school or

church. Each family would take their own strawberry specialty for sharing and for bragging rights.

Strawberry Day is included in Furnace Town’s daily site admission of $5 for adults, $4.50 for adults ages 60 and older, and $3 for children ages 2-13. A special tasting admission will also be available, which will allow visitors to taste a sample of all the dishes.

For additional information, call Furnace Town at 410-632-2032.

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MAY 25, 2012

Writer finds peace in planning for buffet from majestic horses course is a leek, goat cheese and prosciutto frittata. The delicate, airy goat cheese is a perfect pairing with the thin shavings of rich prosciutto.

Speaking of pairing, where there is one, there is another. Horses need companions, which add to the fervor of the free spirits showing off their speed and elegance. Do not think for a moment the wooden fence offers protection. If they choose freedom, it shall be granted. Lady Harlow and Baby Doll sense treats are on the way. A sudden nudge is translated to the tune of, “What kind of a surprise do you have for me?”

As I am petting their soft noses, I can’t help but question my choice of goat cheese. The prosciutto is the star and the cheese is supposed to support the principle ingredient. Cheddar or Gruyere would compete with the meat and not lend credence to the term “a balanced dish.” The choice of cheese and purpose intended becomes a sensitive subject. After a brief period of contemplation, I decide simplicity should prevail.

Subtleties are very significant. Whipping the eggs in a blender as opposed to whisking ensures a fluffier and lighter texture. This process incorporates more air into the eggs. The powerful blender and

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Misty dew offers backdrop for early morning meeting DEBORAH LEE WALKER ■ Contributing Writer (May 25, 2012) The quiescence of darkness can be deceiving. While some creatures are nestled in the land of dreams, others are slavishly at work for survival. Man is not alone, so respect for thy neighbor is a must. The candescence of the moon keeps a watchful eye on Mother Nature. The changing of the guards is a given routine that mesmerizes even those who have little faith. The sleepy sun is beginning to open its eyes with the anticipation of a dazzling new day.

The misty dew hovers over the plush, green fields. An occasional passing of a car is a reminder that city lights are at a far distance. The galloping thunder echoes the power of the majestic beast. Gracefulness trots with each and every step. The spectacular animal bows in formality, then lifts his head high. His sense of presence commands center stage.

My trail of thought is diverted by my itinerary. Guests will be arriving at 11 a.m. for brunch. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served for one hour. My main

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MAY 25, 2012

Chilled, creamy pea and lemongrass soup FOOD FOR THOUGHT fragile eggs are a perfect match.

My source of treats has been depleted. I even tell Lady Harlow and Baby Doll that I do not have any more carrots.

But the poking, prodding and sniffing leads me to believe they think I have a stash.

As they turn for greener pastures, the detailed display of muscle tone is impressive indeed. What is just as amazing is how the fragile legs and ankles support the mammoth mammal in full stride. I would have liked to encourage them to stay a bit longer, but I really need to concentrate on the arrival of my guests.

The brunch buffet will be displayed on a white tablecloth that has been pressed and lightly starched. I need some color, so the centerpiece will consist of a generous quantity of pink tulips in a clear vase. Peas are placed in the bottom of the vase to help stabilize the stems and also contribute to the stunning display that is sure to delight my company.

Since I am using peas in the flower arrangement, I would like to incorporate them into the menu. Chilled, creamy pea and lemongrass soup is a fabulous idea, if I may say so myself. The piece de resistance will be serving the soup in a chilled martini glass with a garnish of crunchy croutons. The recipe is simple to make and does not require much time, which is always a good thing.

There is much to do, so I need to rest my pen. See you next week.

Chilled, Creamy Pea and Lemongrass Soup 4 tablespoons lemongrass, fat end sliced thin 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 4 rounded tablespoons grated Parmigiano Reggiano 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 large cloves garlic, minced 5 cups vegetable stock 1 rounded teaspoon dried thyme 1 rounded teaspoon Herbs de Province 2 pounds frozen peas kosher salt, fresh ground pepper to taste herb croutons for a garnish 1. In a small pot, heat the cream and lemongrass. Let it gently simmer and infuse for 45 minutes.

2. On a medium stockpot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and sauté until translucent.

3. Add the stock and bring to a boil.

Then add peas and herbs. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

4. Strain the lemongrass cream and discard lemongrass.

5. Using a large blender, puree entire mixture. Taste soup and adjust seasoning.

Add kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.

6. Chill soup for at least 4 hours. Serve in chilled martini glasses. Garnish with croutons.

Serves 6.

Secret ingredient: Fate. “Whatever limits us we call fate” … Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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Fenwick Island June 2012 Events

Haven’t visited Brandywine Senior Living at Fenwick Island Yet? Call Kathy for a personal tour and complimentary lunch!

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Thursday, June 7th at 12pm Lunch ‘N Learn – American Heart Association - GO RED: Fighting heart disease and stroke are important. That is why we are proud to host this luncheon with Karen Gritton of the American Heart Association.

Please join us for this free lunch and wonderful educational event to help us better understand heart disease and stroke as we promote a healthier lifestyle. Karen will provide us with a lot of necessary information as well as take your questions.

RSVP required, seating limited.

Friday, June 8th at 12:30pm Lunch ‘N Learn – Long Term Care Insurance – who needs it, when to buy it and what is it

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Long term care insurance is a type of coverage available for people who potentially may require long term care. There are many types of long term care insurance available but as a standard it covers things that health insurance does not and it can also protect your assets.

When you purchase an LTC insurance policy, it takes any possible burden off of your children to have to provide care for you.

These policies typically cover such things as nursing homes and adult day care but can also cover things such as home care and assisted living.

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(May 25, 2012) Paddle board and surf enthusiasts will not want to miss the Fager’s Island Surf Swap and Paddle Board Race on Sunday, June 3, at Fager’s Island on 60th Street and the bay.

Anyone who would like to sell his or her used surf, kayak or paddle boards and equipment are encouraged to take their wares to sell, for free, to this annual swap meet. Several surf shops and watersport related businesses will be participating in this event, as well.

This year, the surf swap will include paddle board competitions for all levels of standup paddle boarders throughout the day.

The “Surf Swap Challenge” will begin at 9 a.m. with a 5-mile “Elite Race” and 2.5-mile recreational race. These races are open to any paddle board owner and there will be prizes awarded to the top three finishers.

The afternoon will be a family event with equipment provided by OC SUP and Fitness, the event’s sponsor. Beginning at 1 p.m., there will be a free race for children 15 and younger. Racers will

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be registered on a first come, first served basis, and each must be accompanied by an adult.

At 2 p.m., co-ed relay races will begin. Teams will be placed in heats with a maximum of six teams per heat.

Registration will begin at noon for the afternoon races.

The racecourse will be decided on race day based on current wind conditions to make it ideal for racers.

Weather pending, it will be a flat-water race with buoy turns. Race entries include a goodie bag, food and drink, and advanced online registration at www.evenbrite.com/event/324458163 1 is encouraged.

The race event is open to anyone 21 years or older and is formatted for a team of two.

The event is being co-sponsored by Burley Oak Brewery, Corona Light and Evolution Brewery Brewery, along with Fager’s Island and OC SUP & Fitness.

Hot Sauce Sandwich will perform on the deck at 4 p.m.

OC SUP & Fitness offers lessons, rentals, fitness classes and excursions out of Fager’s Island throughout the year. For additional information, contact Dawn Ehman at dawnehman@ yahoo.com or Sandi Smith at the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, 410-2132297.

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Last summer, Pinckney completed a show at the Ocean City library, where his “Doors of Perception” exhibit remains on permanent display.

Pinckney has been influenced by photo artists such as Herman Leonard, Rita Nicholas King, Harry Callahan, Robert Knight and Koko Bolofo.

Some artwork will be for sale at the Ocean City library. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Worcester County Library Foundation. For information, contact Joe Colantuoni at 410-524-1818.

Museum admission free for children Admission to the Julia A. Purnell Museum in Snow Hill is free for all children (up to age 13) all season long, courtesy of the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club.

The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Youth Foundation, Inc., a non-profit volunteer service organization dedicated to helping area youth, will cover the cost of admission for every child who visits the museum this season.

“We have touch tables for children, and kids love to do the scavenger hunt through the museum,” said Claire Otterbein, executive director of the museum.

The Julia A. Purnell Museum, nicknamed the Attic of Worcester County, offers exhibits tracing the history of the region, from the time of the Native Americans to the present day.

Admission costs $2 for adults, and the museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 14 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call the museum at 410-632-0515.

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Summer Arts Camp registration under way The Worcester County Arts Council is now accepting registrations for the annual Summer Arts Camp for children, which will be held June 18-22, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Berlin Intermediate School. This popular camp is designed for students entering third through eighth grades in fall 2013. Last year, more than 130 children attended.

This year, 13 workshops, including visual arts, music and drama/performing arts, will be offered. The instructors are professional teachers/artists and many have been teaching the camp for years.

Registration for the weeklong camp costs $80. Financial support provided by Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Club, Ocean City Elks Club and the Purnell Foundation, as well as donations by Arts Council members allow for limited scholarships opportunities. For details how to apply, call 410-641-0809.

Members of the Arts Council receive a 10 percent discount when registering.

Camp registration forms, including selection of the classes offered this year, are available at the Arts Council’s office located at 6 Jefferson St., in Berlin. Registration forms may be also downloaded at www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org.

To sponsor a child to attend a week of summer arts camp, call the WCAC office at 410-641-0809. The donation is tax-deductible.

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New OC light show, fireworks display to entertain this season (May 25, 2012) Coming this summer to Ocean City is a new free event for the entire family, OC Beach Lights Spectacular. This show features lasers, lights, video, music and special effects all displayed on a five-story giant beach ball.

The show will be lighting up the beach at North Division Street three times a night every Sunday from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Show times are 9:30, 10 and 10:30 p.m.

The premier show will be Sunday.

While in and around Ocean City, visitors are encouraged to snap pictures of family and friends having a great time, and then e-mail them to pics@ oceancity2012.com. Submitted photos will appear on a big screen during the light shows. Pictures will be updated weekly.

In addition to the light shows, fireworks displays will take place on the beach at the south end of the Boardwalk every Tuesday night at 10 p.m. The first show will be May 29.

For information about these events, call 410-798-6304 or visit www.OCbeachlights.com. Both events are part of the Ocean City, Maryland Summer of Thanks, presenting a summer of free events and activities to say thank you to the town’s visitors.

Other free events include weekly Concerts on the Beach on Wednesdays; Movies on the Beach on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; Family Beach Olympics on Tuesdays; Sunset Park Party Nights on Thursdays; Sundaes in the Park on Sundays and morning programs at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum. #

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Capt. Butch Arbin has been known to say that our guards have “hours of boredom and moments of trauma,” pointing to the fact that most of the time we are just watching and waiting to be called into action. During this time (more than 90 percent of most days), we make conscious efforts to be ambassadors of Ocean City and let every person who we meet know that, “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 uncommon 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.

To get information about the beach patrol, as well as daily stats and current beach conditions, follow us on Twitter or like our official OCBP Facebook page. We can’t wait to be a part of your wonderful experiences in Ocean City, and always remember to “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand!”

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Play It Safe will officially kick off Tuesday, May 29, with breakfast at Hall’s Restaurant on 59th Street. The first event for the 2012 season will get under way two days later, May 31, at 4 p.m. at Jolly Roger Splash Mountain Water Park on 30th Street.

“We changed up the calendar this year, starting May 31 and ending June 19, to accommodate students graduating earlier and later,” said Lois Twilley, project coordinator for the Worcester County Health Department in Snow Hill and co-organizer of Play It Safe. “In past years, the bulk of participants arrived around that time.”

The 2012 program is coordinated by the Worcester County Health Department and the Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee, with support from the town of Ocean City and

Play It Safe participants relax in Splash Mountain’s Lazy River at Jolly Roger on 30th Street last summer. The 22nd annual Play It Safe, a program that provides high school graduates with organized, alcohol- and drug-free activities, took place May 31 to June 17.

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More than 50 events are planned this summer. They include kayaking, windsurfing, paintball, basketball, tennis, rock climbing, a pizza-eating contest, karaoke, moonlight bowling, laser tag, beach volleyball and indoor and outdoor miniature golf, among others. Participants may also visit Splash Mountain Water Park at Jolly Roger on 30th Street and ride the Tidal Wave roller coaster at Trimper’s Rides and Amusements.

All of the events are well attended, said Donna Greenwood, chairwoman of the Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee and a Play It Safe volunteer, but the activities that draw the most participants are laser tag, beach volleyball and basketball. Windsurfing and kayaking have also become quite popular in the last few years, she said.

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and the 19th anniversary of Harpoon Hanna’s senior happy hour blew what’s left of this old broad’s mind.

Many, many thanks to Betty Dolan and Bobby Burns for pulling off the surprise party of the century. I was so clueless that I almost unwittingly blew their plans outta the water twice within hours of the event. How can I ever thank all the folks who gather together year-round and made such a success of the Wednesday senior happy hour? All I can say is many,

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Really cool Cal Hook caricatures of my luv and I painted on the balloons.

Thanks, also, to Harpoon Hanna’s and all the friends who participated in this awesome event, and the members of my family for traveling miles to be with us on this surprisingly, weather-wise, beautiful day.

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Surprise party marks 66th anniv.

SENIOR SLANT growing old a bodaciously humongous pleasurable experience.

Delmarva has truly been the land of pleasant living for the Kemps. I’m waiting for the town to invest in a pre-nursing home condo. H’mmmm … The 94th Street Mall would be ideal. Thanks, again, everyone. I love this town and I really, really love all the area folks that I’ve had the pleasure of crossing paths with over the years.

Lest someone get the wrong idea about Mother Punishment, I’m regressing and confessin’. That tiny little nun saved a generation of kids in her day.

Years after she had left this world, Mother Punishment’s students raved about all the miracles she wrought for them, personally- and academicallywise.

New in town and wanna’ get around?

Do I have good news for you! It’s not too late to produce a miracle or two on your own. Volunteers are needed by the “Play It Safe” organization to welcome the 2012 high school graduates. Call the Recreation and Parks Department at 410-250-0125 and ask for Norma for more info. Spread the word that in our town, the graduates don’t have to drink or drive to jive, thanks to the Play It Safe organization’s schedule of fun activities, which include a free bus pass for the week for participants. What a plus for parents.

Be sure the visitors get a schedule of

all the free events around town for graduates the first three weeks of June. It’s the 23rd year for the Play It Safe organization. They work year-round planning cool events to keep the graduates busy.

Thanks to cooperation from the town’s entrepreneurs, the graduates will get to party at Jolly Roger’s Space Mountain Water Park, win fabulous prizes during karaoke and dodgeball competitions, and take part in windsurfing, volleyball and basketball. Plus, there’s moonlight bowling and miniature golf and a boatload of other activities, all absolutely free.

No matter how miserly or meager their accomodations are, warn them that blowing their hard earned or gift money on a jail cell, waiting for thoroughly irate parents to pick them up, is not the way to build lasting memories. The smart kids will be laughing at you, not with you.

Staying cool and enjoying these nostrings-attached offers almost guarantees a safe return home. Remind them that this fabulous opportunity to party hearty, absolutely free, will never pass their way again.

If you’re a parent, you’ll probably be talking to the hand but as a mother of eight successful adults, I highly recommend you give it a try. Don’t assume God will watch over them — she’s a very busy person, she assumes you’re watching them. Call Norma or Hondo at 410-2500125 for more info or jump online, www.playitsafeoceancity.com, if you have the time.

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Balt. franchise ups ante on annual Ravens celebration in resort NFLorg.steps in as sponsor of Beach Bash;cheerleaders, players expected to appear LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (May 25, 2012) Formerly known as the Council of Colts Corrals, the Council of Baltimore Ravens Roosts has gathered in the resort area since 1968. The group even continued the festivities when Baltimore didn’t have a football team.

This year will mark the organization’s 48th celebration in Ocean City. It will include a convention, parade and a variety of other activities.

Thousands of football fans, donning purple and black, take part in the event annually, but this year, even more people

are anticipated to converge in the resort as the Baltimore Ravens organization will sponsor the first Beach Bash, presented

by Miller Lite, May 31 to June 3.

“This is the first time the organization has backed what the fan clubs have been doing. We will be adding the full fanfare that the team brings along,” said Heather Harness, marketing and advertising manager for the Baltimore Ravens. “We knew about the great event they put on and we want to make it even better. We’re complimenting what they started.”

Harness said between seven and 10 professional players, as well as several coaches, playmakers, cheerleaders and Poe, the Ravens’ mascot, are scheduled to attend. Radio station 98 Rock, the broadcasting partner of the Baltimore Ravens, will conduct live broadcasts throughout the weekend, Harness said.

Although activities, which are free and

open to the public, will take place all over Ocean City, the first-ever Ravens Beach Bash headquarters is the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, on 101st Street.

The festivities will kick of Thursday, May 31, with a live broadcast from 6-10 a.m. at the Clarion. Also on that day will be a Miller Lite welcome party at Seacrets on 49th Street, featuring a live broadcast with 98 Rock’s Stash.

Other events scheduled throughout the weekend include a family fun night at the Jolly Roger Amusement Park, the first edition of the Ocean City Purple Friday Caravan, bar crawls, a beach bonfire, volleyball and a 7-on-7 football tournament.

Steve Pappas, owner of the Original Greene Turtle, one of the Ravens’ fans headquarters, is thrilled the organization is organizing this event. Good friends with Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti, Pap-

pas and Tommy Dickerson, owner of the West Ocean City Greene Turtle, were instrumental in bringing the Beach Bash to the resort.

Next Friday morning, from 6-10 a.m., 98 Rocks’ Bacon & Beer morning show will broadcast live from the Greene Turtle on 116th Street during a tailgate party.

The first 98 people who show up will win a prize bag.

“If you’re a Ravens fan, [Ocean City] is the place to be. The whole town will be turning purple and black,” Pappas said.

“We’re expecting the town to be packed with Ravens fans. A lot of people are excited about it. It’s going to be pretty big.”

To view the full list of activities, visit www.baltimoreravens.com/Ravenstown/Beach_Bash.aspx.

VIP weekend packages are available through multiple hotels, which are listed on the event’s Web site.

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Freeman Stage to present Cirque Montage this weekend Additional summer shows include Josh Tesh, Darius Rucker and Midtown Men (May 25, 2012) The Freeman Stage at Bayside will kick off the summer with an exciting performance of Cirque Montage on Saturday, May 26. The show is free for all and starts at 7 p.m.

Cirque Montage creates a whimsical world of animated characters that defy the perception of what is possible. The acts weave together in a collage of traditional cutting edge circus arts. Comedy comes in the form of the candid ringmaster, who is shadowed by a mischievous red featherless bird named Raven in search of fame.

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Regular weekly performances at The Freeman Stage will commence June 15, with a performance by the Mid-Atlantic Symphony and the United States Air Force Blue Steel Band, and will continue throughout the year.

To celebrate The Freeman Stage’s fifth season, there will be five special concert events throughout the summer, including Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Josh Tesh, Darius Rucker, Marvin Hamlisch and The Midtown Men. All performances, except Darius Rucker, are general admission seating. Visiting patrons should provide their own seating.

The Freeman Stage is located in the Bayside community at the intersections of routes 54 and 20 in Selbyville, Del. The Freeman Stage is a program of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation.For more information or to purchase tickets, call 302436-3015 or visit www.freemanstage.org.

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pants may pick up a wristband, which allows them to ride the resort bus for free. Graduates will also receive T-shirts, food, drinks, giveaways and prizes at competitive events. Prizes have been donated by local businesses. “[Play It Safe] is so good for the participants and the community in general,” Twilley said. “We just have such great support from the community.”

The Play It Safe program was created in an effort to prevent the abuse of alcohol and other drugs by high school-aged visitors to the resort. It’s designed to encourage recent high school graduates to make informed, healthy choices while having responsible fun without the use of drugs and alcohol.

When the program debuted 23 years ago, it offered just three events and attracted about 350 participants. A total of 11,744 graduates from 16 states participated last June. Since its inception, nearly 140,500 teenagers have signed up for Play It Safe’s free activities.

“The events are a lot of fun and they’re free, which the kids love. They are so appreciative and they really enjoy the events,” Greenwood said. “It’s year 23 and [Play It Safe] just continues to grow in popularity. I think we’ll have more kids coming to Ocean City this year than we’ve had in the last few years.”

In addition to the activities, 30,000 Passport to Fun booklets will be distributed around town. These booklets contain the Play It Safe calendar of events, coupons to use at businesses in Ocean City and information on how to have a safe time while in town.

Graduates may find more information about Play It Safe at www.playitsafeoceancity.com, by calling the Worcester County Health Department at 410-632-1100 or by attending an event.

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Shirley Hall’s daughters, Betsy Hall-Harrison and Barbara Shade, judged the youth art show.

Hall exhibit winners announced (May 25, 2012) On Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20, students of Worcester County middle and high schools exhibited their work at the Art League of Ocean City as part of the annual Shirley Hall Memorial Youth Art Show.

The show was named in memory of former board member Hall, who was instrumental in bringing this exhibit to the ALOC. The purpose of this event is to promote creativity, and to allow the youth of Worcester County to present their artwork in a gallery space.

Hall’s daughters, Betsy Hall-Harrison and Barbara Shade, judged the artwork.

First place in the high school compe-

tition went to Christine Woods of Snow Hill High. Taylor Bradford, also a Snow Hill student, won second prize. Worcester Prep’s Taylor Harman was third place winner. Honorable mentions went to Keontay Poulson, Tavoris Johnson, Mary Kate Larwood and Gabe Power.

Middle school winners were Elizabeth Cimetta, first place; Jessica Wharton, second; and Joanna Buchheim, third place. They are all Stephen Decatur Middle School students.

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A new exhibit, “Greeting from Ocean City, MD circa 1940,” features swimwear from the 1940s, memorabilia, postcards and a replica of the Mount Pleasant Hotel.

OC museum opens new exhibit (May 25, 2012) The Ocean City LifeSaving Station Museum recently opened a new exhibit, “Greetings from Ocean City, MD circa 1940,” which features swimwear from the 1940s, memorabilia, postcards and a replica of the Mount Pleasant Hotel. It is a snapshot

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 3728 NASSAWANGO HILLS DR. SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from William D. James a/k/a William Douglas James and Lisa Jean Passwaters, dated December 29, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4617, folio 594 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, Snow Hill, on MAY 25, 2012 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 Tax ID #02-002302 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 $22,000 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. All public charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive the foreclosure, including water/sewer charges, real property taxes, ground rent, condo/HOA dues, whether incurred prior to or after the sale, and all other costs incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. In the event taxes, any other public charges or condo/HOA fees have been advanced, a credit will be due to the seller, to be adjusted from the date of sale at the time of settlement. 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, at-

torney’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 28086.

Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, John A. Ansell, III, Stephanie Montgomery, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-5/10/3t ___________________________________ 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 209 TRIMPER AVE., UNIT #12 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Michael B. Stambaugh, dated October 23, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4804, folio 384 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, Snow Hill, on JUNE 1, 2012 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 Number 12 in the “Yellow Bird Condominium”, Tax ID #10-297400 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 $23,000 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. All public charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive the foreclosure, including water/sewer charges, real property taxes, ground rent, condo/HOA dues, whether incurred prior to or after the sale, and all other costs incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. In the event taxes, any other public charges or condo/HOA fees have been advanced, a credit will be due to the seller, to be adjusted from the date of sale at the time of settlement. 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 28147.

Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, John A. Ansell, III, Stephanie Montgomery, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-5/17/3t ___________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 215 LAUREL ST. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Shannon Curtis, dated November 5, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5171, folio 61 among

the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, Snow Hill, on JUNE 4, 2012 AT 12:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $9,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 8% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser.

Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2011-16872) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, Deborah K. Curran, Erin M. Brady, Diana C. Theologou, Laura L. Latta, Jonathan Elefant, Anne L. Peightel, Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-5/17/3t ___________________________________

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 1214 OCEAN PKWY. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Hans C. Telscher and Jennifer W. Telscher dated August 13, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4506, Folio 135 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $168,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.000% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, Snow Hill, on JUNE 6, 2012 AT 2:10 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $16,000 in cash, cashiers check or certified check is required at time 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 or if settlement is delayed for any reason. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current real property taxes will be made as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All past due property taxes paid 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 transfer taxes shall be paid by the Purchaser. Purchaser shall pay all applicable agricultural tax, if any.

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. If ratification or settlement is delayed for any reason there shall be no abatement of interest. 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, Jacob Geesing, Carrie M. Ward, David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees OCD-5/17/3t ___________________________________ 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 13 71ST ST., UNIT #B OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Jacqueline Marie Cipriano dated November 28, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4833, Folio 438 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $585,000.00 and an original interest rate of 4.11% 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, Snow Hill, on JUNE 6, 2012 AT 2:40 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 $70,000 in cash, cashiers check or certified check is required at time 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 or if settlement is delayed for any reason. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current real property taxes will be made as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All past due property taxes paid 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 transfer taxes shall be paid by the Purchaser. Purchaser shall pay all applicable agricultural tax, if any.

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. If ratification or settlement is delayed for any reason there shall be no abatement of interest. 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, Jacob Geesing, Carrie M. Ward, David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees OCD-5/17/3t ___________________________________ 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 13205 OCEAN DR. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from James J. Clements and Kathleen Clements dated October 8, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5162, Folio 229 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $450,000.00 and an original interest rate of 2.17% 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, Snow Hill, on JUNE 13, 2012 AT 2:10 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 $25,000 in cash, cashiers check or certified check is required at time of sale. Bal-

ance 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 or if settlement is delayed for any reason. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current real property taxes will be made as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All past due property taxes paid 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 transfer taxes shall be paid by the Purchaser. Purchaser shall pay all applicable agricultural tax, if any.

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. If ratification or settlement is delayed for any reason there shall be no abatement of interest. 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, Jacob Geesing, Carrie M. Ward, David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees OCD-5/24/3t ___________________________________ 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 7, 2012. The Board members will convene at 1:00 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 sched-

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MAJOR CONSTRUCTION MAJOR 1 Soule & Associates on behalf of Eric & Denise Beam – Request No. 2012-37 – Request to install approximately 60 feet of replacement vinyl bulkhead including placement of stone revetment as toe protection not to exceed 9 feet channelward. This project is located on 13443 Madison Ave., also known as Tax Map 5, Parcel 1, Lot 20, Glenn Acres Subdivision, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 2 Hidden Oak Farms LLC for Bayshore Marine on behalf of James Webb – Request No. 2012-38 – Request to demo a 5’x 6’ portion of existing parallel dock and install a 6’x 21’ perpendicular pier with a boatlift and associated pilings not to exceed 26 feet channelward. This project is located at 251 Teal Circle, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 41, Section 4, Lot 329, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 3 Superior Boatlifts on behalf of Christopher & Griffith – Request No. 2012-39 – Request to install a 5’x 40’ perpendicular pier with boatlift, double PWC lift, and two additional mooring pilings not to exceed 40 feet channelward. This project is located at 31 Leigh Dr., also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 96, Section 14B, Lot 104, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 4 Hi-Tide Marine Construction on behalf of Slobodan & Sandra Trendic – Request No. 2012-40 – Request to install a boatlift with associated pilings onto existing parallel dock not to exceed 20’ channelward. This project is located at 20 Drawbridge Rd., also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 42, Section 5, Lot 95, Ocean Pines Community, Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

MAJOR 5 Hi-Tide Marine Construction on behalf of George Tunis – Request No. 2012-41 – Request to install a 10’ x 15’ floating PWC platform onto existing parallel dock not to exceed 15’ channelward. This project is located at 12942 Old Bridge Rd., also known as Tax Map 27, Parcel 487, Lot 26, Martha’s Landing Subdivision, Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

OCD-5/24/2t ___________________________________ CHARLES T. CAPUTE, LLC 1006 S. WASHINGTON STREET EASTON, MD 21601-4303

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 14659 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF SALVATORE FIDANZA Notice is given that Pierina Fidanza, P.O. Box 785, 211 25th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on May 01, 2012 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Salvatore Fidanza who died on January 14, 2012, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by

contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 1st day of November, 2012.

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.

Pierina Fidanza 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 10, 2012 OCD-5/10/3t ___________________________________ REGAN J.R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 10441 RACETRACK RD SUITE #2 BERLIN, MD 21811 SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 14665 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN W. MAIER Notice is given that Michael J. Maier, 4044 West Lake Mary Blvd. #104-415, Lake Mary, FL., 32746, was on May 14, 2012 appointed personal representative of the small estate of John W. Maier who died on April 15, 2012, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned

on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Michael J. Maier Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: January 13, 2005 OCD-5/24/1t ___________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Berlin will hold a public hearing on the proposed Ordinance 2012-06, amending Chapter 102-18 of the Town Code of Berlin, entitled “Water and Sewer Allocation” at 7:00 p.m. on May 29, 2012, in the Mayor and Council Chambers, 10 William Street. The public is invited to attend and comment. A copy of the proposed Ordinance is available for inspection in Town Hall, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

OCD-5/17/2t ___________________________________ Gordon B. Heyman, Esquire 2221 Maryland Avenue Baltimore, MD 21218 GORDON B. HEYMAN SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, ET AL PLAINTIFFS vs.

PEGGY N. FRIESEN DEFENDANT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT F OR WORCESTER COUNTY CASE NO.: 23-C-11-000248

NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, this 8th day of May, 2012, that the Report of Sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings known as 8828 Bay Ridge Drive, West Ocean City, Maryland 21842, made a reported by Gordon B. Heyman and Debra G. Lerner, Substitute Trustees, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 11th day of June, 2012 and provided a copy of this Notice be inserted in the Ocean City Digest newspaper, a newspaper of general circulation published in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 4th day of June, 2012. The report states the amounts of the sale to be as follows: 8828 Bay Ridge Drive, West Ocean City, Maryland 21842 sold for $50,000.00.

Stephen V. Hales Clerk True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Md. OCD-5/17/3t ___________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: ELEANOR PEARSON KELLY ESTATE NO. 14667

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Francis X. Borgerding, Jr., 409 Washington Avenue, Suite 600, Towson, MD 21204 for judicial probate appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at Worcester County Court House, Court Room 4, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 06/26/2012 at 10:00 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: 05/17/2012 OCD-5/17/2t ___________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 961-6555 Jacob Geesing, et al.

4520 East West Highway, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

JOHN H. BOWEN 13110 Coastal Highway, Unit #305 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-12-000074

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 10th day of May, 2012 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 13110 Coastal highway, Unit #305, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by Howard N. Bierman, Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contary thereof be shown on or before the 11th day of June, 2012, 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 4th day of June, 2012.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $186,000.00.

Stephen V. Hales

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Legal Notices Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Stephen V. Hales Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Md. OCD-5/17/3t ___________________________________ Town of Berlin

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION June 6, 2012 – 5:30 PM Berlin Town Hall – Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Agenda Adoption 3. Approval of Minutes: June 6, 2012 Regular Meeting 4. Applications Case #06-06-12-12 World of Toys, 110 N. Main Street Signage Case#06-06-12-13 Deborah Everett, 103 N. Main Street Awning Case #06-06-12-14 Water’s Edge Gallery, 4 Jefferson Street Signage Case #06-06-12-15 Zenna Wellness Studio, 10 S. Main Street Signage Case #06-06-12-16 Robert Poli, 314 S. Main Street Attached solarium on rear of house, detached carriage house garage Case #06-06-12-17 Sherrie Beckstead, 417 S. Main Street Fence 5. Consider approval of Rules of Procedure as revised 6. Comments from the Public 7. Comments from Staff 8. Comments from the Commissioners 9. Comments from the Chairman 10. Adjournment OCD-5/24/1t ___________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Service Agreement for Generator Preventive Maintenance Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for a generator preventive maintenance service agreement for generators operated by various County departments throughout Worcester County, Maryland. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-6321194 to request a package by mail.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 4, 2012 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Gen-

erator Preventive Maintenance" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Mr. William Powell, Fleet Management Superintendent, at 410-632-5676.

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OF PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Berlin will hold a public hearing on the proposed Ordinance 2012-04, FY-13 Budget at 7:00 p.m. on May 29, 2012, in the Mayor and Council Chambers, 10 William Street. The public is invited to attend and comment. A copy of the proposed FY-13 Budget is available for inspection in Town Hall, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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DAVID W. SIMPSON JR. DAVID W. SIMPSON, JR., P.A. 128 EAST MAIN STREET SALISBURY, MD 21803-4206 SMALL ESTATE

OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of Berlin Board of Appeals

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 14686 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EDWARD R. LYNCH Notice is given that Violet L. Lynch, 6941 Box Iron Road, Girdletree, MD 21829, was on May 18, 2012 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Edward R. Lynch who died on February 27, 2012, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Violet L. Lynch Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell Room 102 - Court House One W. Market Street

Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: May 31, 2012 OCD-5/24/1t ___________________________________

Zoning at 410-641-4143.

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NOTICE

SIDNEY S. FRIEDMAN JEFFREY M. LIPPMAN WILLIAM H. THRUSH, JR. Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v.

LITTLE MAN PROPERTIES, LLC Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY Case No: 23-C-12-000257

NOTICE

Pursuant to the requirements of §107-68-D of the Code of the Town of Berlin, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Berlin Board of Appeals in the Mayor and Council Chambers of Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, Maryland on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2012 7:00 PM 1. Approval of Minutes of October 2011 Meeting 2. A request for a modification pursuant to §107-34-B(4)(m), Conditional Uses, to modify the restrictions for a Bed and Breakfast facility located at 15 Harrison Avenue.

Applicant: Mark Cropper Any questions regarding the above agenda items shall be directed to the Berlin Department of Planning and

Weinstock, Friedman & Friedman, P.A. 4 Reservoir Circle Baltimore, MD 21208-7301

NOTICE Notice is hereby issued by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, this 11th day of May, 2012, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, 9928 Old Ocean City Boulevard, Suite 7 and Suite 8, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by Sidney S. Friedman, Jeffrey M. Lippman, and William H. Thrush, Jr., Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 11th day of June, 2012, provided, a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said county, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 4th day of June, 2012.

The Report of Sale states the amount of sale to be $60,000.00.

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-5/17/3t ___________________________________

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Presenting Chef Shawn Reese’s ALL NEW MENU Served 7am - 11pm

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THURSDAY Lobster Lunacy 5-7pm 1 lb. Lobster $18.95

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