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County tax rate jumps By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (June 5, 2015) Starting July 1, Worcester County residents will see their property tax rate increase by 6.5 cents per $100 of assessed value to 83.5 cents, and Jan. 1, 2016 will bring a one-half percent hike to the income tax, increasing it to 1.75 percent. In a 5-2 vote, with Commissioners Bud Church and Joe Mitrecic against, the Worcester County Commissioners officially adopted the fiscal 2016 budget. Mitrecic said he supported the budget and the tax increases, but the exclusion of

funding for raises and costof-living increases for county employees and teachers, along with the elimination of an additional $200,000 to Ocean City’s grant, changed his mind. Mitrecic said the increased grant to Ocean City was not a fix for what the resort sees as double taxation, but would have “gone a long way” to stave off possible litigation. For years, Ocean City has desired a tax differential to offset the taxes resort residents pay for county services they don’t use because resort government provides them. Instead of a budget re-

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quest this year, Ocean City officials offered a memorandum of understanding that would phase in a differential. Church called the budget “short-sighted,” and said it did the most harm to employees who earn the least. Commissioner Chip Bertino of Ocean Pines, however, said the tight strictures on spending were necessary. “It’s not going to make everyone happy but does what needed to be done,” Bertino said. Earlier this year, County Treasurer Phil Thompson delivered the county’s revenue See COUNTY Page 5

Educators protest with ‘work to rule’ Wilson considering cost neutral way to grant teacher raises

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (June 5, 2015) At least a few teachers from each of Worcester’s 14 schools are participating in a “work to rule” salary protest in response to the absence of a raise in the Worcester County Commissioners’ budget for the next fiscal year.

“Work to rule” means doing only what the rules or contract require and nothing more. In this case, the teachers are entering school at the exact time they are required and leaving promptly at the end of the school day. The idea is to demonstrate how much more teachers in the county do beyond the dictates of their contract. During budget work sessions late last month, the commissioners voted See MONEY Page 5

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County budget not end of salary debate Board of Ed. to consider funding reallocation within spending limits for raises

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (June 5, 2015) Money for employee salary increases was not included in Worcester County’s 2016 budget, but that doesn’t mean the discussion is over for teachers. County employees, on the other hand, have little choice but to grin and bear it. Like the board of education employees, county workers also operate on a step system. Their annual base salaries are expected to increase with favorable reviews and additional experience. But like the proposed funding for teacher pay raises, the money for county employee pay increases was spiked in the budgeting process. County Administrator Harold Higgins said the people he oversees realize the county’s situation and haven’t protested in the ways the teachers have. Worcester teachers have begun working to the exact terms of their contract and are expected to continue to the end of this school year, June 18. “I was hoping for a better turnout, but I’m confident the Board of Education will work with us,” Beth Shockley-Lynch, president of the Worcester County Teachers Association said, “I give Commissioners Church and Mitrecic credit for their comments, but we have better relationships with the board [of Education] than here [at the county].” Commissioners Bud Church and Joe Mitrecic voted against the fiscal 2016 budget, due in no small part to the elimination of salary increases for employees. The county commissioners allocate funds to the Board of Education in 13 separate areas, one of which is employee salaries. The teachers association negotiates pay based upon the salary allocation. With the county’s approval, the school board could move funding from one area to an-

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other, and while this is usually done at the end of the calendar year, there is no rule preventing that from happening now. That assumes the money can be found. Indeed, all seven of the county commissioners said they would listen to a proposal developed by the board of education. “If they take responsibility for the lost services, I’d be fine with it,” Mitrecic said, “Can they cut out all after-school programs? No, but I understand if that’s what they need to do. If there are no teachers it doesn’t matter if we have the programs or not.” Commissioners Chip Bertino, Ted Elder, Diana Purnell and Merrill Lockfaw said they would listen to a proposal. “I’ve always advocated that the

board of education should operate within their budget. I’ll take a look at it, but it’s got to be requested,” Commissioner Jim Bunting said. Church also had conditions. “As long as it doesn’t interfere with the operation of their facilities or the curriculum, I’d be OK. I’d entertain their proposal but my vote would depend on their plan,” he said. The schools, however, maintain there are only so many places to get the money. “With 90 percent of our operating budget directed toward salaries, benefits and bus contracts,” Chief Financial Officer Vincent Tolbert said, “the choices of where to realize reductions are limited. We have to allocate revenues toward operations and fixed expenditures such as heating, cooling and electricity. There

are no options there. We would likely be forced to look at position reduction.” To reduce positions, the board would need to negotiate with the teachers’ union and the Worcester County Education Support Personnel Association, the non-teacher board of education employee union. “We present a budget to county commissioners that reflects what we need to sustain excellence and to fairly compensate our employees. Our budget proposal has been negotiated with the WCTA and the WCESPA,” Worcester County School Superintendent Jerry Wilson said. “Since the commissioners have passed a budget which does not fund our needs, we must go back to the negotiation table and reach another agreement.”

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County reeling from dip in property revenue Continued from Page 1 report, which showed that revenues had not recovered from the financial crisis of 2008. Last year was expected to be the “bottom of the trough” with regard to revenue, because Ocean City, representing about 60 percent of the county’s assessable base, was due to be reassessed for 2016 and property values were expected to rise. But they didn’t. Worcester county

is on a three-year cycle of assessments, which means the resort won’t be reassessed until 2019, so the hard times for the county don’t appear to be over. The flat revenue left the county with less money than it had last year. According to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, the county had a tax base of $14.86 billion in FY 2015. That number slipped to $14.79

Money from 13 sub-funds may be shifted to salaries

“We were hoping that commisContinued from Page 1 to remove funding for step and cost- sioners would fund a pay increase to of-living adjustments for all county all county employees, but they have employees, including teachers. That not. As a result, we are forced to dedecision was ratified Tuesday morn- cide if giving our employees a pay ining when the commissioners formally crease warrants internal reductions. adopted the FY 2016 budget without Because we believe our employees changes in a 5-2 have earned a pay vote. Commisincrease, we will ‘We are forced to decide if giving be seriously consioners Bud Church and Joe our employees a pay increase warrants sidering the opMitrecic voted internal reductions. Because we tions. For us, our against the people come first; adopted budget, believe our employees have earned they are worth it,” specifically citing a pay increase, we will be seriously Superintendent the raise funding Dr. Jerry Wilson considering the options.’ as a reason for Superintendent Dr. Jerry Wilson said. their dissent. All seven of the The county commissioners commissioners decide how to fund 13 said they would be willing to listen to separate areas of the Board of Educa- a proposal from the Board of Education’s budget, of which one is em- tion, should it decide to pursue this ployee salary. The teachers’ union option to fund step increases. can then negotiate a contract based This is the fourth time in six years on that figure. the county commissioners have deThe Board of Education can, sub- cided to forgo step increases for ject to the commissioners’ approval, county employees by invoking a cirreallocate funding between the areas. cuit-breaker clause that permits them This is traditionally done at the end to skip raises because of financial of the calendar year, Assistant County limitations. The county has used this Administrator Kelly Shannahan said. measure in 2010, 2011 and 2012.

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dents an additional 15 cents per $100 of assessed value from the current tax rate of 77 cents. From there the rate increase moved to an eight-cent increase before settling on the 6.5 cents accompanied by the income tax hike. These rate increases are not revenue neutral, and are expected to create almost $1.5 million in surplus funds. These funds, according to County Administrator Harold Higgins, will go to replenishing the budget stabilization fund. That surplus has not gone unnoticed by teacher advocates. “I find it interesting the board is taxing people more than necessary to increase budget stabilization,” while not including funding for salary increases, Gary McCabe, of the Maryland State Education Association, said.

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Realtors, agents reporting uptick in scams Authentic-looking Craigslist advertisements con many out of thousands of dollars

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (June 5, 2015) Even in Ocean City, where the beachfront waves and bayfront sunsets seem to be a godsend, there still exist things that are too good to be true. Spending a week at a beachfront palace for less than $100 per night, with two dozen friends, a dog, and a parakeet, for instance, would be one of those things. With the season just starting to hit its stride, a number of local Realtors and rental agents have found that the prevalence of online vacation scams in the resort seems to H

have picked up, either due to smarter scammers, or more gullible visitors and probably a little bit of both feeding each other. “More often I think it’s happening because, just like any advancement with any scam, they learn what works and what doesn’t,” said Realtor Grant Fritschle. “This seems like the year we see them coming out having learned a few things from years past.” Fritschle, in particular, was victim to one of the most egregious swindles in recent memory. As seen on the cover of last week’s Ocean City Today, four French-Canadian lifeguards were ripped off for $7,000 by a con artist who pretended to be Fritschle’s father, Mark, founder of Condominium Realty Ltd. and Central Reservations, the associated

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There are a number of ways vacationers can protect themselves. Paying everything up-front is never a good idea, especially if you haven’t been able to positively identify the person you’re renting from, and that they own the unit they’re offering. “Don’t do everything by email. Get a name, get a number, hear a voice,” Abbott said. “Nobody should ever give money to anyone before they have a signed document.” Anyone who isn’t renting a property they themselves own should be a licensed Realtor or rental agent. “It makes so much sense to deal with a licensed real estate agent,” Crosby said. “We’re licensed, taxed, regulated by the state...we can’t get away with stuff like that.” “A legitimate person is not going to take issue with you checking them out,” Abbott said. “You want a photocopy of my ID? No problem. I welcome clients like that.”

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(June 5, 2015) The Ocean City Police Department reports a recent increase in scams involving a caller who claims to represent the Internal Revenue Service. The caller will demand immediate payment of unpaid taxes and threaten arrest by local law enforcement if the victim does not comply. “These callers are con artists and sound very convincing,” said Capt. Mike Colbert of the Criminal Investigation Division. “They may know specific details about the victim and typically alter the caller ID to make it seem as if the IRS is calling. The callers typically also use false IRS identification badge numbers.” Citizens are reminded that the IRS will never demand immediate payment, nor will the agency call about tax issues without first having mailed

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Scammed OC lifeguards trying to move on Summer housing located as group uses Go Fund Me to recoup swindled deposit

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 5, 2015) Four Ocean City Beach Patrol members who were scammed out of $7,000 and their housing for the summer on Craigslist have begun to move on by finding a nice place to live on 36th Street and creating a Go Fund Me web page to raise money. “We are so happy about the Go Fund Me page. Friends and family members have donated a lot and we love them so much for their support,” Ocean City lifeguard Youcef Belrachid said. “We are still far from the $7,000 goal so we encourage people to continue sharing our story, talking about it and make a donation, anything helps. Finally, we have received amazing messages from [donors] and these comments are the ones that make us want to go out there every day and do the job that we do.” Belrachid said they feel blessed after seeing family members of Beach Patrol members, Ocean City residents and people who they have never met helping to cover their loss.

As of Wednesday afternoon, the we are not shouting loud enough,” lifeguards had raised $3,430 in six Belrachid said. days from 63 people. After investigating, it became On May 24, Belrachid and two apparent that the Canadians friends, all from Montreal, Canada, weren’t the only victims of fraud. drove about 600 miles to Ocean City The scammer had also co-opted for a job on the Ocean City Beach some images and logos of the local Patrol. They arrived to a gutted and vacation rental company, Central unlivable conReservations, to dominium that make its faux ad ‘We have received amazing had already look more offibeen paid for messages from [donors] and these cial. via an Internet In addition to comments are the ones that make rental comlifting informaus want to go out there every day tion and pictures pany. Beland do the job that we do’ r a c h i d ’ s from Central b r o t h e r , R e s e r v a tions’ Ocean City lifeguard Rayhm, did not website, the Youcef Belrachid make the initial fraudulent outfit trip. also took comA summer pany owner Mark housing ad placed on Craigslist by Fritschle’s name to make the “Ocean City Vacation Rentals Man- Craigslist ad and pretended to be agement” turned out to be a scam him through emails with the lifeand does not exist. guards. Belrachid, Rahym, and friends The fictional company’s ad inAude Lemaire-Hamel and Adam cluded an email address, phone Bielawski, were all supposed to live number, trademark and copyright at the Nassau Village in unit 50 on icons. 94th Street this summer, or so they The Ocean City Police Departthought. ment could not write a report since “Scammers know we are not from the incident did not occur in its juhere. It’s easy to steal identities on- risdiction, Belrachid said. line and it’s hard to trace, but we are The money was sent through Paynot dropping this. If it keeps happen- Pal, whose insurance policy does not ing over and over to people, it means cover real estate or services. PayPal

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Ocean City movie theater pursuing beer, wine license First hearing delayed until July for Class B, seven-day pass at Fox Sun & Surf

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (June 5, 2015) Presumably as part of its $1.5 million redevelopment effort, which included new reclining seats with retractable armrests among other upgrades to the 143rd Street Fox Sun & Surf, Fox Theatres has applied for a Class B liquor license and hired Ocean City attorney Joe Moore to facilitate the effort. “Class B is normally for a restaurant,” Moore said. “So we must put our proposal in line with the requirements of the board. We think we can make it work.” The movie theater has applied for a seven-day, beer and wine license and was originally scheduled to appear at the June 17 meeting of the Board of License Commissioners, the governing board for liquor licenses in Worcester County. Moore has asked for, and received, a postponement until the July meeting. A Class B license would allow sales of beer and wine both as an onsite purchase and for takeaway. While the license, if granted, would be the first of sorts in Ocean City, it would not be breaking new ground nationally or even in Maryland. A number of movie theaters on the western shore offer customers the opportunity to make such purchases, as doe some theaters in Virginia and Delaware. Another of the Fox Theatre chain’s locations, Fox Berkshire in Wyomissing, Pa. began selling alcohol earlier this year. Fox Theatre owner Donald Fox told the Reading (Pa.) Eagle that sales in that venue would take place at specific registers at the concession stand. In addition, the concession area was upgraded to expand food service. Incorporating these elements might be enough to meet Maryland license code’s rule 11, which requires Class B license holders to “have available from the regular menu, hot meals between the hours of 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. provided the premises are open to the public.” Other movie theaters in the region that offer alcohol sales do so with widely varying slates of amenities. Some offer iPads to VIP customers for in-show ordering of food or beverages, while others employ “ninjas” — or, employees dressed in black outfits as to not disturb other patrons, to provide wait service. Some offer light appetizers and finger food, while others offer full meals. Some chains dedicate certain theaters to alcohol-consuming guests only.

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Smoking scofflaws generate 55 police calls More signs, more requests for enforcement as policy rounds first month in effect

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (June 5, 2015) As the season ramps up, the roll-out of Ocean City’s restricted smoking policy appears to also be progressing, slowly but surely, in both form and function. Through Memorial Day, the Ocean City Police Department counted a total of only four calls for smoking violations, according to OCPD Public Information Officer Lindsay Richard. But by the end of this past weekend, through June 1, the department had logged 55 calls for service to address people smoking outside of designated areas on the beach or

boards, Richard said. can, which are painted bright orange. It is unlikely that any of those 55 The city’s ordinance also restricts incidents involved a citation, as the e-cigarettes and other vaping appaOCPD has stressed that enforcement rati in the same way as traditional towill be more educational for the first bacco products. summer, with officers warning ofThe city has also ramped-up the fenders and handing physical infrastrucout pamphlets on ‘We are seeing far less cigarette ture involved with the new policy, the new policy, as butts wedged in the joints opposed to issuing between the boards or scattered rolling out additickets. tional signs as well Smoking outside around the benches and planters’ as modifying the Public Works Director butt cans to anchor designated beach areas, or anywhere them to the sand. Hal Adkins on the Boardwalk, is “We discovered punishable with a fine of up to $500, that people were making their own per the ordinance passed by the City smoking areas, so to speak, just setCouncil in March and taking effect ting up on the beach wherever they May 1. Smoking is now forbidden wanted and moving the butt can to within 15 feet of the Boardwalk and where they were,” said city Public smoking on the beach is only permit- Works Director Hal Adkins. Cans are now bolted to four-byted within 15 feet of a marked butt

four posts which public works crews have driven into the sand. The posts also feature signs. “It was a bit of a Herculean effort by the maintenance department,” Adkins said. All posts should have signs in the next few days, as the department actually ran out of blanks for its sign-printing machine due to the rapid pace of work. On the up side, Adkins said Boardwalk maintenance crews have seen a noticeable decrease in cigarette-related litter. “We are seeing far less cigarette butts wedged in the joints between the boards or scattered around the benches and planters,” he noted. “It also appears the volume of butts that our beach cleaners are collecting is far less than previous years for this point in the season.”

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Wind power survey boat hits bottom at inlet Turbine scout vessel sees issue first-hand–inlet too shallow for business travel

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (June 5, 2015) Finding out what commercial fishermen in the area already know, the Shearwater, a 110foot vessel hired by U.S. Wind to conduct geophysical surveys of the ocean floor, struck bottom trying to enter the Ocean City inlet on Monday and returned to sea for 12 hours before docking. U.S. Wind is a Maryland-based offshore renewable energy company that won the rights to build a 500megawatt offshore wind farm near Ocean City. The survey is one of the first steps in the process to construct the farm, which isn’t expected to be

operational before 2019. “We were coming in nice and slowly when the crew sensed we were close or slightly touching the floor,” Paul Rich, director of project development at U.S. Wind, said. Rich said the Shearwater has a 9foot draw, while the inlet is approved by the Army Corps of Engineers to be dredged to a 10-foot depth with a 2foot overdraft, for what should be a total of 12 feet. “This underpins the need for continued Army Corps dredging, that’s for sure,” Rich said. The Shearwater was traveling to Ocean City to pick up supplies for its mission to survey the ocean floor in the area where the wind turbines are expected to be built. Detailed maps of the area will let the company know where the best spots for placement are, and what challenges they may

face. “When you’re dealing with these kinds of operations, you build inconveniences like this in,” Rich said. “There will be no tangible delay in our mission.” Once supplied, the complement of six crew and 14 scientists are expected to remain on the proposed construction site for three or more weeks conducting surveys. Commercial fishermen have known the perils of navigating the inlet for a long time now, as the inlet, formed by a hurricane in 1933, continues to fill with sand and sediment. The dredging that has been done seems no longer to be enough. At least one commercial fisherman has moved his fleet to New Jersey, costing the county millions in associated revenue. State, local and federal officials met with commercial fisher-

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Parking app attracts urbanites; 311 on way Phone program allows user to report municipal issues via menu, without calling

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (June 5, 2015) Although use has been slow to start, it would seem that 2015 is a festival of phone app-based municipal services in Ocean City. Only two weeks after rolling out a pay-by-phone parking system, the resort is now also offering a 311 service to

allow residents and visitors to report non-emergency public issues to the town via their smartphones, without actually making a phone call. “For those people that don’t want to report things via a phone call or in-person, this provides another avenue,” said city Communications Manager Jessica Waters. Further, the parking app is also providing the town with information as to the geographic distribution of its visitors. Over Memorial Day weekend, from

AGH, WTHS partnership awarded (June 5, 2015) Atlantic General Hospital was presented with a CTE Award of Excellence by the MSDE (Maryland State Department of Education) for its partnership with Worcester Technical High School on a project to design a personal protective suit with telemedicine capabilities. The CTE Awards are sponsored by MSDE and recognize business partners, teachers and other organizations that create opportunities for students to learn about and prepare for careers. Recipients provide learning opportunities for students via internships and mentorships where they can participate in real-world projects. The Atlantic General Hospital proj-

ect that Worcester Technical High School students participated in offered a solution to utilizing telemedicine equipment where PPE might be required (for example in treating patients with Ebola). Students worked collaboratively with support of AGH to develop the solution and presented it to leadership this winter. “We are lucky to have the Worcester County Technical High School so close,” AGH CEO Michael Franklin said. “Students showed how innovative our future workforce is. They worked collaboratively to solve a real-world problem and then presented it to us. The level of professionalism the students displayed was incredible.”

May 22 to May 25, 465 customers made 480 separate transactions in Ocean City via ParkMobile, the webbased payment provider. Of these, 271 customers were from Maryland, 109 from Virginia, 41 from Washington, D.C., 16 from Delaware, 12 from New Jersey, eight from New York, and eight from Pennsylvania. ParkMobile allows users to create an account that links their credit card or checking account with the app, as well as the license plates of their car. Payment via the app is registered to their plates, in the jurisdiction in which they are parking. On the street, Ocean City Police Department parking agents use handheld devices to scan the license plate of any parked car that does not have a traditional paper parking pass on its dashboard. Police ticketing devices are linked to ParkMobile’s database, allowing the ticket agent to see if the car was paid for via app and for how long. As Mayor Rick Meehan remarked during a recent meeting, one of the reasons ParkMobile was selected by the city was its already-strong presence in areas from which the resort draws its visitorship, particularly the DC-metro area. Judging from the numbers, it would appear most early users in Ocean City are coming from areas where they have already become accustomed to app-based parking. The 311 app is available in both

Apple and Android stores as “OCMD 311.” Currently, the app features menus that allow users to report police-related non-emergency issues, such as animal complaints, noise issues, or parking problems. “It’s primarily being used by the police department right now, although we have the ability to expand it to other departments, it’s just a matter of determining what they need,” Waters said. The app is also tied in with the city’s municipal radio station and event listings, allowing users to stay informed about happenings in-town. User-reported issues currently go to the city’s communications dispatch center at 65th Street, which handles 911 calls as well. As the app progresses, calls may be referred directly to other city agencies. “If we want to customize it in a way where you could report a problem that didn’t need to go to communications, it could go to public works, for instance, if you wanted to report a pothole or a trash problem,” Waters said. “Right now, everything is going to communications, but there are a number of options as we expand.” The app allows users to upload a photo and location tag with their 311 entry to help city staff identify the issue. The 311 system is not a substitute for 911. Citizens should always call 911 for medical emergencies and immediate public safety issues, Waters said.

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OC Homeland Security money hits $5.1M With post-9/11 programs tapering off, city still seeing steady funding from feds

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (June 5, 2015) The federal government’s recent fight over the (non)renewal of the Patriot Act has brought a number of post-September 2001 initiatives, out of the limelight over the past 13 years, back into the public eye. And while the idea of NSA/CIA spying is a bit more sensational, the big impact for local government since the 9/11 tragedy has been the flow of federal money to towns, counties and states that has changed the face of emergency response in many jurisdictions. Although it has slowed a bit, the stream of Homeland Security funding to local agencies is unlikely to expire any time soon. Up through the last fiscal year, for instance, the Town of Ocean City has received more than $5.1 million in Homeland Security money, according to a city report. “We’ve gotten to a certain level now and it looks like the federal government is going to continue to send some funding down the pipeline, but it’s about 20 percent of what it was eight or nine years ago,” said Wayne Pryor, grants coordinator for the town. Once the Department of Homeland Security was established, and the grant

Homeland Security funding has changed city services in many ways, one of the most visible being the purchase of the mobile command center.

methodology worked out, money started hitting the streets in July 2002 (Fiscal Year 2003). Ocean City received $607,753 that year, $877,582 in FY04, and $577,362 in FY05. From there funding tapered off to a little more than $400,000 per year, until FY11 when it stepped down again. Ocean City received $174,599 in the last fiscal year. The resort enjoys a relatively competitive position on two levels when it

comes to Homeland Security funding, Pryor said. Federal money is funneled through the state, using a formula that considers population, location and risk. “Because Maryland surrounds Washington, D.C., we have at the state level a much larger share of the pie than a state of the same population would’ve gotten elsewhere,” Pryor said. At the state level, Maryland divides security funding between 26 Emer-

gency Management Districts, each comprising a single county, plus the cities of Baltimore, Annapolis, and Ocean City, which are considered to be the state’s most vulnerable for disasters, both natural and manmade. “That was a key decision for Ocean City because it meant that every year, when the funding came out, Ocean City was guaranteed to get some portion of that funding,” Pryor said. “Other municipalities, outside of Baltimore, An-

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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (June 5, 2015) To clear up any confusion, the newly created “Eastern Shore Brewz Krooz” is not a “booze cruise” in the common sense. First, it isn’t a boat cruise, but rather a 15-passenger van. Second, it isn’t aimed at just any plebian booze, but rather at the recent explosion of craft beers and boutique breweries that have been built across Delmarva over the past five years. “We make a point to create a relaxed, educational environment and not an all-day party bus,” said Robert Davis, nephew of Brewz Krooz creator E. Richard Pennington.

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OBITUARIES the daughter of the late Benjamin Johnson and Marion Dollard Johnson. She is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Beauchemin, and her M. Beauchemin son, Raymond Beauchemin Jr. She is survived by her children, Thomas and his wife, Lola of South Carolina, Robert and his wife, Mary of Bishopville, her daughter-in-law, Carmen of New Mexico and her stepson, Alan Beauchemin and his wife, Shannon of Washington, D.C. She is also survived by her grandchildren, TJ and his wife, Rachel, Renee and her husband, Scott, Eric and his wife, Monique, Michael and his wife, Heather, Nicole, and Vivienne and her husband, Sean. There are also nine great-grandchildren, Cameron, Wilz, Layla, Corrine, Faith, Michael, Caitlin, Declan and Emelia. Mrs. Beauchemin loved to travel, she spent many years of her life on a sailboat and exploring as often as possible. She enjoyed all types of music and dancing, and had a love for animals and pets. A celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home. Letters of condolence may be shared with the family at Burbage@BurbageFuneralHome.co m. RUTH ANN LEWIS Berlin Ruth Ann Lewis, age 76, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Georgetown, Del., she was the daughter of the late Carl Bivens King and Alice Holloway King. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wheatley Lewis in 2005. She is survived by her daughter, Shanna Lewis of Berlin and son-inlaw, David J. Schor of Whaleyville. Her daughter, Susan E. Schor, preceded her in death in March of this year. There are three grandchildren, Jessica Taylor and her husband, Jason, Anastasia Green, and Trevor Lewis, and great grandchildren, Jacob, Joshua, Jace Alan and Jenna. She is also survived by her brothers, Norman King of Berlin, Norwood “Woody” King and his beloved companion, Priscilla of Whaleyville, and a sister-in-law, Joyce Truitt. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Doris and Elizabeth Truitt. Mrs. Lewis had worked as a teacher’s assistant at Showell Elementary School. She is a member of Emmanuel Wesleyan Church in Salisbury. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church in Salisbury. Pastor Tom Bunting officiated. Interment was in Dale Cemetery in Whaleyville.

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POLICE/COURTS

Handgun on Boardwalk Ivan Lopez, 24, of Ellicott City, Md. was arrested on May 25 for pulling out a gun during an altercation on the Boardwalk. Ocean City police officers near the area are reported to have heard a loud crash and screaming. According to the report, they watched a male sprint down the Boardwalk after dropping his bicycle on a ramp and he appeared to be scared while looking over his shoulder as he ran. Lopez was observed running after the male and screaming at him. Police instructed Lopez to sit on the curb, but he allegedly continued walking in the direction of the other man. Officers chased Lopez a short distance before handcuffing him for disorderly conduct and a search of him uncovered a handgun, the report states. According to the report, victims told police Lopez and his friend approached them on the Boardwalk when a confrontation ensued and the victim saw a gun on Lopez and watched him cock it. At this point, the victim pedaled as fast as he could to get away and returned to the scene to check on his friends. The report states two additional victims gave similar statements. Lopez was charged with disorderly conduct, reckless endangerment, firstdegree assault and having a handgun on his person.

Parks as having taken them, the report states. According to the report, when police questioned Parks, he lied at first and eventually admitted to pilfering the beach equipment. Parks led police to the items in his van with a strong stench of marijuana allegedly emancipating from it. The beach equipment was valued at $250 and Parks was placed under arrest for theft.

While searching, Warfield was allegedly found sleeping in a pew with a scarf over him as a blanket. Police woke Warfield up, detected the odor of alcohol and arrested him, the report states. He told police he was waiting for a friend and allegedly called himself dumb for entering the church and falling asleep. He was charged with fourth degree burglary of a dwelling.

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Brandon Sheaffer, 19, of Port Trevorton, Pa., Matthew Stugart, 19, of Shamokin Dam, Pa. and a juvenile male were arrested on June 1 for breaking into a motel room to allegedly hang out. Police arrived at the motel and was told one of the room’s curtains was closed. When guests check out, they are always left open and no one had been in the room since May 30, the report states. After knocking on the door, three male suspects were located inside and immediately handcuffed. According to the report, Sheaffer told police they noticed the door cracked open and entered the room to hang out together. A search allegedly uncovered marijuana, Adderall pills and a rolled up dollar bill. All three were placed under arrest for fourth degree burglary and possession of a controlled dangerous substance.

Christian Chandler, 19, of Salisbury was arrested on May 29 for breaking into a restaurant to allegedly post a picture to Snapchat. Officers went to the local restaurant after its alarm was going off and met with a responder. He entered a room where kegs of beer were kept to reset the alarm and

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Ocean City police officers arrested Charles Parks, 53, of Lincoln University, Pa. for stealing a couple’s beach equipment while they were up in their condominium. On May 25, police met with a victim who stated his possessions were missing after returning to the beach. A couple sitting nearby identified

Ocean City police arrested Anthony Warfield, 25, of Ocean City for breaking into a church to take a nap on May 28. According to the report, police responded to a local church in reference to an alarm and upon arrival the door was unlocked, although no one was supposed to be on the property.

noticed a refrigerator door open with the light on. Police walked over and allegedly found Chandler standing there with an opened beer can. He told police he used to work at the restaurant and offered to pay for the partially consumed beer, the report states. While searching the area, police found two beer kegs knocked over and dented, according to the report. Chandler allegedly told police he drank a little too much at a party and thought it would be funny to post a picture of him in the refrigerator on Snapchat. He was arrested and charged with second degree burglary, fourth degree burglary of a store, theft of less than $100, trespassing on private property and malicious destruction of property under $1,000. Continued on Page 26

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Rogue and vagabond Jose Sotelo, 20, of Brentwood, Md. was arrested on May 26 for attempting to enter multiple cars while intoxicated. Ocean City police allegedly watched Sotelo trying to break into a residence and noted a strong alcoholic odor coming from him. Sotelo told police he had been drinking at a friend’s house, had no recollection of attempting to enter the residence and was unaware of his surroundings, the report states. An hour later, police watched Sotelo wander around a parking lot. He was looking inside the windows of a truck, pulled on the door handles and opened the tailgate to look inside, according to the report. The report says, after hitting his face on a box trailer, Sotelo wandered off to another parking lot where he continued to pull on car door handles. Sotelo was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct and rogue and vagabond.

Indecent exposure Gwendolyn Watson, 54, of Wilmington, Del. was arrested on May 25 for disorderly conduct and indecent exposure. Police went to the scene of a disorderly person and found Watson extremely intoxicated, the report states. Another female approached officers and stated Watson had allegedly been trying to fight people for 45 minutes. In addition, she began removing most of her clothing, according to the report. While police were speaking with the woman, Watson allegedly began screaming curse words, which disturbed several families in the area. Unauthorized nap Ocean City police officers arrested Gregory Kern, 55, of Salisbury for breaking into a unit and taking a nap. On May 30, police searched the residence and found Kern asleep on a bed in one of the rooms, the report states. After waking him up, Kern allegedly told police he was doing work in the unit and had permission from the owner to be inside. Officers spoke with the owner who

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stated Kern was doing work on other units in the area and had no authorization to enter the locked unit he was found sleeping in, according to the report. Police noted there were no tools or equipment around to support Kern’s claim and he was arrested for burglary. Since all of the doors were locked, police allege Kern entered through the open window. He was charged with burglary in the fourth degree of a dwelling.

DUI Julia Dempsey, 24, of Waldorf, Md. was arrested on May 29 for driving under the influence of alcohol. An Ocean City police officer allegedly watched Dempsey driving recklessly on Coastal Highway. According to the report, she was weaving in and out of lanes, which caused several cars to slam on their brakes to avoid a collision. According to the report, Dempsey took about five field sobriety tests, failed to complete them properly and was arrested. After a search of Dempsey’s purse, a large spring assisted knife and packages of Suboxone, a prescription painkiller, were discovered, the report said. Dempsey agreed to an intoximeter test and allegedly blew a .11. She was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a spring assisted knife, following a vehicle too closely, unsafe lane changes, failure to obey designated lane directions, driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving while impaired.

Indecent exposure Ocean City police officers arrested Anthony Giuliano, 58, of Bronx, N.Y. for indecent exposure and disorderly conduct. On May 25, a concerned citizen flagged down police and said an intoxicated man was disturbing people. Upon arrival, police observed Giuliano allegedly spilling pizza on his shirt and falling onto the Boardwalk after attempting to stand. According to the report, Giuliano walked up to a fence and began urinating.

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COUNTY BRIEFS

Four of the 11 sanitary service areas are slated to increase fees, as there were no public objections during a hearing at Tuesday’s meeting of the county commissioners. Edgewater Acres will see an increase of $2 per EDU of water and $5 per EDU in domestic sewer rates, Mystic Harbour will go from $138 to $148 per EDU in domestic service, Ocean Pines will increase by $5 per EDU and Riddle Farm will increase $10 per EDU of domestic service.

County to save $800K in bond sale, refunding

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (June 5, 2015) The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to proceed with the sale of about $43 million in bonds to finance a number of capital projects and save an estimated $800,000 to $850,000 because of improved interest rates. County Treasurer Phil Thompson said the projects included in a $12 million capital improvement bond issue are the Berlin rubble fill cap and closure project, which will close the operation, a new 800 MHz radio system for the Emergency Services department, financing for the construction of a new cell at the landfill and interconnections for the Mystic Harbour wastewater interconnections plus costs, fees and capitalized interest on the bonds. The county is also pursuing $30 million in refunding bonds, which are essentially refinancing old debt at a lower interest rate. Included in that are the 2007 refunding bonds, covering the Worcester Career and Technology Center construction and other public works projects, and 2008 capital improvement bonds for the Pocomoke High addition and renovation plus a loan from Taylor Bank financing the Ocean Pines Fire Protection system loan as well as fees, interest and other associated costs. Bond rates change frequently, and Thompson said he believes market conditions will remain favorable for Worcester County ahead of next week’s sale. Thompson and his staff met with credit agencies last week to shore up the county’s credit score in preparation for the sale, but the final report will not be available before Ocean City Today’s press time. Commissioner Jim Bunting asked Thompson what the expected savings might be, to which he replied, “It’s a moving target but I would expect between $800,000 to $850,000. It still seems to be there.” Thompson said he has had his eye on the market for a while to ensure the trends were favorable for the county.

Tipping fees unchanged If the Solid Waste Enterprise fund is accepted as presented at the next meeting of the Worcester County Commissioners, tipping fees will not increase in Worcester County this year. The pilot “pay as you throw” program that allows residents to buy individual tags for trash rather than paying the flat $100 rate is off to a slow start, according to Jessica Ramsay of the Worcester County Treasurers Office, noting most people prefer to pay the flat rate.

Retiree cost share set In the ongoing struggle to provide benefits to employees, the commissioners decided to retain the current health

insurance system of an 80-20 cost share for new employees upon their retirement. Since the program won’t apply to employees hired after July 1 until 15 years of service have been completed, the number can change later.

to the county taking over Martins Point Drive and Wight Island Court, these roads are expected to be added to the county inventory of roads at the next commissioners meeting.

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Hearing no objections to the proposed plan to close a loophole in insurance benefits, which had led at least one employee to lose coverage while awaiting a disability ruling from the state, the commissioners are expected to adopt the change at their next meeting. An employee applied for state benefits, County Attorney Sonny Bloxom said in early May, and was denied, An appeal followed, but in the interim between the denial and successful appeal, the employee’s job ended, as did that person’s county insurance. The new process will allow employees to keep their insurance and will be applied retroactively to Aug. 31, 2013.

Representatives of the nonprofit Worcester County Giving Other Lives Dignity Inc. presented the commissioners with an update on its services on Tuesday. The organization helped 1,933 residents with emergency assistance last year such as food, utility assistance, coats and baby or eldercare supplies. Worcester GOLD operates on donations and grant funding.

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Aussies launch Borneo offensive 70 yrs. ago By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (June 5, 2015) This week, 70 years ago, the Australian First Corps, commanded by Lt. Gen. Sir Leslie Moreshead, launched the second phase of its operation to wrest control of the oil-rich island of Borneo, from the Japanese. The Australians were supported by the U.S. 7th Fleet, commanded by Adm. Thomas Kincaid, and the United States 13th and the Australian First Tactical Air Forces. Gen. Moreshead had commanded the Aussie garrison that had successfully defended Tobruk for five months, while it was besieged by Erwin Rommel’s Panzergruppe Afrika in Libya in 1941, earning the garrison the sobriquet, “The Rats of

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move the sick and undernourished men from the Sandakan POW Camp to Renau, 160 miles distant. The ostensible purpose was to remove the men to the interior, away from the coast, because of the anticipated Allied landings. Most of the victims were Australian. The rest were British. The admiral’s crimes were the execution of 1,500 natives and the mistreatment of 2,000 Dutch POWs. The first phase of the reconquest of Borneo – “Operation Oboe” – was the occupation of Tarakan Island – Oboe One. Tarakan Island is a triangle-shaped, 117-square mile island, located 2.5 miles off the coast of Borneo. At the time, it had an airfield that the Allies thought would be important in the coming battle for the larger island of Borneo. In addition, there were two oil fields located on Tarakan. The oilfields and airstrip were all located near the only city on the island – Tarakan Town – which, today, has a population of 193,000. Although, by the time of the invasion, the Allies had bombed them to smithereens, at one time they produced 350,000 barrels of oil a month for the Japanese. Since the oil fields were no longer functioning – and even if they were, there was no way to get the oil to where it was needed because the Allies now controlled the sea and the air - the Japanese did not believe the island was that important.

Therefore, it was defended by the 455th Independent Infantry Battalion, commanded by Maj. Tadai Tokoi, 2nd Naval Garrison Force, commanded by Cdr. Kaoru Kaharu and other smaller units, totaling 2,200 men. The assault on Tarakan Island was carried out by the 12,000 soldiers of the Australian 26th Brigade Group, which was a part of the Australian 9th Division, commanded by Maj. Gen. George Wootten, who was also a veteran of the Tobruk siege. The Australians landed at about 8 a.m. on May 1, after the typical Allied air and naval bombardments. By May 5, the airstrip had been captured. The island was eventually declared secured on June 21. The cost to the Australians had been 251 dead and 669 wounded. The Japanese suffered 1,540 dead and 252 captured. Even with these low casualties, most historians agree that the operation had not been worth the cost, especially since the airfield was so badly damaged that the 1 and 8 Australian Airfield Construction Squadrons were unable to ready them before June 28, 1945, which was too late for assistance in the invasion of Borneo. In the meantime, beginning on June 10, Gen. Wootten’s 9th Division began Operation Oboe 6, which was an invasion of the larger island of Borneo from Brunei Bay, resulting in See FIGHTING Page 30

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Fighting for Japan’s oil supply in Indonesia Continued from Page 28 the “Battle of North Borneo.” By now, the Japanese had learned that it was suicide to attempt to contest the landings on the beaches because of the naval and air bombardments that the Allies delivered prior to the landings. As soon as the Australians landed, the Japanese began firing the oil wells. By June 29, 38 were afire and could be seen 80 miles out to sea. A second force of Australians was landed on June 16 at

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Owner Chris Reda stands among the outdoor seating at Ropewalk on 82nd Street, which opened on May 22 with bay views and an extensive selection of seafood.

Ropewalk now open on 82nd St. Seafood restaurant offers peace for parents, fun for kids at former Fresco’s lot By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 5, 2015) Ropewalk is now open on 82nd Street with fresh seafood, a great bay view and a wide range of activities for all members of the family. “It’s a place to hang out, relax and watch the sunset,” said owner Chris Reda. “We wanted something for the younger kids and teens when parents are enjoying a few cocktails. The rest of the owners and I have kids, we know how it is and wanted to provide a dining experience that isn’t rushed.” A vacant lot on the property was filled with sand for a bayside beach dining area of 3,874 square feet which includes a playground, outside bar, fire pits, chairs and corn hole. An outside deck area wraps around to the beach, where a pavilion with additional outside seating is located. The menu offers many choices for

diners from appetizers and entrees to steamers and sandwiches. Some entrees include seafood mac and cheese, Atlantic salmon, yellowfin tuna, filet mignon and tequila lime mahi. Inventive choices like a kale salad or a seafood Cobb salad are available along with shrimp, snow crabs and crawfish rounding out some of the steamer options. Pulled pork, buffalo chicken and crabcakes are a few of the sandwich possibilities. “Our fried green tomatoes have been flying off the shelves,” Reda added. Ropewalk will offer steam pots, among them its “deadliest” including half a pound of snow crab, jumbo shrimp, steamed corn, potatoes and andouille sausage. “Being down the beach, we try to cater and have a little more for everyone,” Reda said. The restaurant sells fresh oysters, which are taken out of the bay earlier in the day from their own oyster bed, he added. Ropewalk plans to have steel drum entertainment during happy hour on

the weekdays and acoustic Jimmy Buffett-types bands playing all day on Saturdays and Sundays. “It’s a great addition to Ocean City. A family-friendly place with a little bit of everything for kids and plenty for adults,” Reda said. “I haven’t been anywhere with better sunsets.” A real estate agent called and informed Ropewalk owners that Fresco’s property was up for sale, Reda said. After looking it over, the partners decided it would be an awesome opportunity to add a Ropewalk location to Ocean City, he explained. Renovations began in November and the restaurant opened May 22. “People have been ecstatic and it’s been well received so far,” Reda said. “From table visits it seems everyone has been enjoying themselves. All of us [the owners] have always vacationed in Ocean City. We love the feel and vibe of the area, it felt like the right time to put our foot in there.” Ropewalk has two other locations: Baltimore and Fenwick Island, Del. The Baltimore property dates back to the pre-prohibition days and is loSee CRAWFISH Page 34

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (June 5, 2015) There’s a program available in the state of Maryland to help low income homeowners afford to stay in their homes — it’s called the Maryland Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit Program. It’s been in existence for more than 35 years, but is not well known. When it was first established, the tax credit was limited to seniors, but a few years later the program eligibility was expanded to include all homeowners who meet the income guidelines. However, the majority of the recipients of the tax credit do tend to be 60 or older. The tax credit is based upon the amount by which the property taxes exceed a percentage of your income according to the following formula: zero percent of the first $8,000 of the combined household income; 4 percent of the next $4,000 of income; 6.5 percent of the next $4,000 of income; and 9 percent of all income above $16,000. If your combined household income is $16,000, your tax limit is $420. You would be entitled to receive a credit for any taxes above the $420. If your actual property tax bill were $990, you would receive a tax credit in the amount of $570 — this being the difference between the actual tax bill and the tax limit. To qualify, applicants must report total household income, which means the combined gross income before any deductions are taken. Income from all sources must be reported including nontaxable retirement benefits such as Social Security. Additional requirements include the following: • Applicant must own or have a legal interest in the property • Property must be a principal residence and applicant must live there at least six months out of the year, including July 1, unless you recently purchased or are unable to do so because of your health or need of special care • Have a net worth of less than See PROPERTY Page 34

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Crawfish, fried green tomatoes round out menu Continued from Page 33 cated on South Charles Street, one of the oldest streets in Federal Hill. Reda, who was a patron of Ropewalk in Baltimore, joined in the venture with the McFaul brothers, Chris and Marc, in 2005. Fenwick Island is a favorite beach destination for the McFauls and Reda. They had been scoping out spaces for more than a decade when the Fenwick Island location took shape and opened in the summer of 2013. Ropewalk Ocean City on 82nd Street is open year-around, seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Property taxes for low-income owners can receive credit Continued from Page 33 $200,000 (not including the property) • Have a combined gross household income of less than $60,000 The homeowners’ tax credit is not automatically granted, those interested are required to apply and disclose income annually. The deadline every year is Sept. 1, and the application is supplied by the Department of Assessments and Taxation. It is advantageous to apply by May 1 each year so that any credit due can be deducted before the initial July tax bill is issued. New applicants can visit the local assessment office or call 1-800-944-7403. Additionally, a law enacted in 2000 by the Maryland General Assembly allows low-to-moderate income home purchasers to apply in advance for the credit before acquiring title to the property. The purpose of this program is to help reduce the amount of money needed at the time of settlement. You must apply at least 30 days before your expected settlement date to receive any credit due at the time of settlement. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed REALTOR® and Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.

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Ropewalk is now open on 82nd Street with fresh seafood, a great bay view and a wide range of activities for all members of the family.

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“It’s a great addition to Ocean City. A family-friendly place with a little bit of everything for kids and plenty for adults,” Ropewalk owner Chris Reda said. “I haven’t been anywhere with better sunsets.”

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Coach’s Corner back in business

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 5, 2015) After spending 24 years on 61st Street and taking an almost fiveyear hiatus, Coach’s Corner Diner is back to serve breakfast and lunch daily out of the Beachmark Motel on 74th Street. Omelets, breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, cheesesteaks, salads, cold sandwiches and desserts are a few of the homemade choices prepared fresh in owner Marty Furst’s kitchen since opening on Mother’s Day weekend. Enjoy endless coffee for $2.25 and fresh squeezed orange juice. The restaurant will have a daily lunch special and from 6-7 a.m. there will be happy hour discounts and specials. Originally, someone else was supposed to take over the space and Furst planned on helping out in the kitchen. When that person reconsidered, it left the landlords without a tenant and Furst decided to reach out to Hugh and Toni Wilde, owners of the Beachmark Motel. “It was a matter of circumstance to have the opportunity. [General’s Kitchen original owner] Gus [Bollas] would come and eat at Coach’s Corner when [General’s Kitchen] closed for the winter and it’s awesome we ended up with this location,” Furst said. “We share the same passion for it.” Furst and his wife, Jennifer, tried to resurrect their previous diner as best they could in the new location and have the same color scheme of red, white and silver. They worked with the intimate space to add a hand sink at the server station and stainless steel with tiles were put in for easier cleaning. The restaurant seats 66 people with new tables and chairs. All new carpeting was added and many appliances and the ceiling in the kitchen were replaced, Furst said. “It’s nice to be around again and see old customers who watched our kids grow up,” Jennifer Furst said. “We didn’t come home, we went to the diner and to

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Owners Marty and Jennifer Furst pose for a photo in Coach’s Corner Diner on 74th Street, inside the Beachmark Hotel. The restaurant opened on Mother’s Day weekend and serves lunch and breakfast daily.

be able to connect with them again is neat.” The Furst children, James, Sonny, Barbara and Martin, can most likely be spotted seating, serving or running food to patrons this summer. Their nephew, Anthony Shaver, helps out in the kitchen. “We are a nice family place and encourage kids,” Furst said. “Being familyowned and operated separates us. A lot of this has to do with my mom and dad, they started the restaurant.” Mel Kurtz, cook and kitchen manager, worked for the Fursts for 11 years in their first location. The diner has decades of family tradition tied to it and the Fursts are thankful for many of their old customers who have stopped by since opening. “We are looking forward to serving the locals and visitors,” Furst said. “We have made a bunch of new friends in the short amount of time we have been open.” Coach’s Corner Diner plans to be open year-around, seven days a week from 6 a.m. until 1:55 p.m. Lunch starts at 11:30 a.m. and breakfast is served all day.

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Riemann promoted Becker Morgan Group announces that J. Michael Riemann, P.E., has been promoted to associate principal. Demonstrating his strong technical competency and leadership skills, Riemann quickly ascended through Becker Morgan Group, starting as an intern in 1997, joining full time as a civil J. M. Riemann designer in 2001, advancing to associate in 2006, named senior associate in 2009, and promoted to associate principal in January of this year. Riemann has been a registered professional engineer in Delaware since 2006. In addition to his promotion, Riemann was honored as the 2015 Young Engineer of the Year by the Delaware Council of Engineering Societies during the annual Delaware Engineers Week Banquet in February. Involved in various professional and civic organizations, Riemann is currently president elect in Downtown Dover Rotary, vice president of ACEC Delaware and a board member of the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Delaware.

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Moran honored Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty honored award winners for 2014, April 16, at the Marriott Convention Center at the University of Maryland. Linda Moran, Team Moran of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PenFed Realty in Ocean City, was awarded in the Top Team Category, No. 7 for number of units sold and No. 9 for Gross Commission Income for 2014. Moran was also honored as the highest contributor to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sunshine Kidsâ&#x20AC;? Foundation which helps children with cancer. She believes in the Sunshine Kids program and gives a portion of every commission to help these children. Moran started in real estate in Bowie, Md. in 1979 and moved to Ocean City in 1991 and has been a constant top producer for more than 30 years. Her designations include: Graduate Realtors Institute (GRI), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), E-Pro; RSPS; Member of Clubnet and Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Council of Realtors.

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Freeman development wins Community of the Year award (June 5, 2015) Bayside, the latest Carl M. Freeman Community, has been named Community of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Delaware, a member of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The family beach and golf community won seven additional prestigious Regal awards: Community With Best Amenity Value, Sussex County’s Community of the Year, Best Community Exterior Merchandising, Best Marketing Print Ad, Best Image Campaign, Best Event Promotion and Best Use of Technology. “We are so very excited and proud. The Home Builders Association of Delaware reviewed dozens of communities and selected Bayside as the top choice for family fun,” said Michelle D. Freeman, president and CEO of Carl M. Freeman Companies. “These awards validate the hard work, creativity and dedication our team provides every day to make Bayside a beach community like no other.” Situated in Fenwick Island, just four miles from the beach, Bayside comprises nearly 1,000 acres overlooking the Assawoman Bay and features a masterplanned, 18-hole Jack Nicklaus

Fisher recognized for OC townhomes (June 5, 2015) Fisher Architecture LLC, a locally owned architectural firm, has been awarded the New Residential award for the Island View townhomes project in Ocean City. “The design complies very nicely with our downtown design standards for so many reasons,” said Glenn Irwin, director of the Ocean City Development Corporation. “Particularly the addition to the streetscape with front porches and hiding the parked cars in the rear of the property.” The building was a total of six units featuring three stories each and a twocar garage on the ground floor plus a main entrance off Edgewater Ave. Each unit is 1,970 square feet, of which 1,500 square feet are livable. The Fisher Architecture team designed the townhomes to be inverted, with the kitchen and living room on the third floor in order to maximize guest and owner views throughout the day. Three bedrooms along with two bathrooms are located on the second floor. Fisher worked closely with owners Ray Shockley and Bob Pomeranz, contractor Joe Jobson with Sekace Homes LLC and civil engineers Parker and Associates to capitalize on the existing vacant lot and maximize the number of bedrooms while complying with all city regulations. “We are honored to receive this award from such a worthwhile organization,” said Keith Fisher. “It truly took a team effort to bring this project from concept to completion.”

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Rod Dulany is the new director of the Ocean City Tennis Center on 61st Street. He has plans to expand programs and drive more traffic by offering activities for everyone to enjoy.

Dulany returns as director of Ocean City Tennis Center

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 5, 2015) Rod Dulany has returned to his position as director of the Ocean City Tennis Center on 61st Street with plans to expand its programs and drive more traffic by offering activities for everyone to enjoy. “We have the nicest public facility on the Eastern Shore and offer a wide variety of programs for everyone from doubles to private lessons and clinics on all types of activities,” Dulany said. This Tuesday evening, June 9 from 6-7 p.m., will be the final opportunity to attend a free adult tennis clinic for players who have never tried the sport or who want to get back into the game. Participants will be taught the basics of court positioning, doubles strategy and certified professional staff will be on site to assist players. The clinic leads into an evening doubles league, which runs from June 16 to Aug. 11, where participants can go out and compete against others who have the same skill level. “We are trying to build up the local base and serve the resort visi-

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Dozens of women play doubles tennis on May 22 at the Ocean City Tennis Center on 61st Street. Marie Thomas, the women’s tennis league coordinator for 13 years, has grown the program from about eight women to more than 220, Director Rod Dulany said.

tors,” Dulany said. Expanding the youth program is a huge priority for Dulany and tournament play for all age groups will be going on throughout the summer. “We want to expand the junior base that is out there and try to be the center for junior tennis on the Eastern Shore,” Dulany said. During wintertime, four 10-and-

under and four 8-and-under USTAsanctioned outdoor courts were added to the tennis center in Ocean City to benefit children with their modified size. A 10-and-under play day will take place on the last Sunday of each month this summer, where youth can learn to play tennis in a low-pressure See ACTIVITIES Page 40

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 5, 2015) Teams will head offshore this weekend in search of mako and thresher sharks, as well as bluefish, during the 19th annual Mako Mania Tournament, which starts today, Friday, and concludes Sunday. Fish have been biting thus far, which bodes well for tournament participants. “There’s an early bit this year. A lot of fish have been caught and lots have been weighed in,” Mako Mania co-organizer Earl Conley said last week. “It’s looking like it should be an active Mako Mania.” 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 will be a one-day (different team) entry fee of $300 for charter boats. Anglers will fish two of three days, Friday through Sunday, June 5-7. All fish must be weighed at Bahia Marina, 22nd Street, bayside. 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 tournament has added entry categories for the heaviest thresher and mako sharks and bluefish. Prize money will be awarded for the three heaviest mako sharks and top-two bluefish. While in past years it was winner takes all for the heaviest thresher, in 2015, teams that boat the three heaviest threshers take home prize money. There will also be a $1,000 bonus mako (heaviest winner takes all) calcutta. Entering this category will increase the amount of prize money paid out to the angler who lands the largest mako. The crew 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 nearly three decades ago. The deadline to sign up for the added entry-level calcuttas was 10 p.m. Thursday, but entry into the tournament is still open. “I think it will be a great event as usual,” Conley said. The weather was ideal and the ocean calm last year for anglers participating in the 18th annual Mako Mania. A total of 207 anglers headed offshore on 46 boats. In 2014, $69,170 was paid out to tournament winners. For more information, call Bahia Marina at 410-289-7438.

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Activities for young players, adults at OC Tennis Center Continued from Page 39 setting. The cost is $10 per day and each session runs about two hours. “Kids from six to 10 years old have the opportunity to meet a lot of other kids while competing in a couple different matches with pros on hand to help out, and it’s a low cost,” Dulany said. Opportunities are abundant for younger players and tournaments for high school tennis male and female athletes will be offered. Pickleball, one of the fastest growing sports in the country, is being introduced at the tennis center this summer and consists of a wooden paddle and whiffle ball. It is played on the 10-and-under courts on Mondays and Wednesdays for $10 from 5-7 p.m. through Aug. 19 with instructors. Marie Thomas, the women’s tennis league coordinator for 13 years, has grown the program from about eight women to more than 220, Dulany said. “Ladies will drive from Salisbury and Rehoboth Beach to play in Marie’s group because she makes you feel like a part of the family,” he added. Men and women have dozens of adult programs to choose from and they take place at various times

throughout the day. “Quality hard and soft courts with a USTA certified staff makes it easy, accessible and fun for everyone,” Dulany said. “It’s a low expense sport with a variety of programs for all ages.” Dulany grew up on the Eastern Shore and eventually bought a home in Ocean City. He ran a country club in northern Virginia for 30 years and moved to Ocean City permanently when it came time to retire last year. “We would come down on the weekends, my wife loves it here on the bay and it’s very calming,” he added. He was asked to return as director of the tennis center and the camaraderie of Ocean City staff made his decision easy. Dulany was the director of the center from 2002 until 2008. For six years, he served as executive director of the United States Tennis Association/Mid-Atlantic Section. “If you’re visiting Ocean City, we can probably get you in two or three days if you’re here for a week,” Dulany said. “Tennis hasn’t had a focus on the Eastern Shore for years and we want to change that.” For activity times and more information, visit www.oceancitymd.gov/tennis or call 410-524-8337.

Longboard Team Challenge this weekend at 38th Street By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (June 5, 2015) For those wanting to catch a wave of surfing nostalgia, or those looking to ride it before it hits the Zeitgeist, there is this weekend’s Longboard Team Challenge. The challenge runs all weekend in the water in front of the Castle in the Sand, 38th Street in Ocean City. Friday night is for the local surfers, as they make further inductions to the OC Legends roster at a ceremony to be held at Barn 34 on 34th Street. OC Legends are analogous to a hall of fame registry for the Ocean City Surf Club, member Brad Hoffman said. Saturday is when the event begins in earnest with a lighthearted, spirited team competition beginning at 8:30 a.m. and running until 4 p.m. “It’s a fun event and everyone comes out to compete. We keep score and award points but it’s just a really open, good time,” he said. Registration for the competition is closed, but it’s free to watch. On Sunday, the professionals take over from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “It’s the Stanley Cup of longboard surfing,” Hoffman said, “It’s a perpetual trophy, so it’s kind of cool that it passes from winner to winner from one year to the next.” Called the “Walk da Plank” open,

this is the second year for the competition offering about $5,000 in cash prizes, Hoffman said. “You’re going to see things you haven’t before,” at the competition Hoffman said. “These guys hang five, hang ten; they really know how to work these longboards,” he said. “It really takes a lot of knowledge to work the boards the way they do.” About a dozen professional longboarders are registered to compete with the hope that another few will trickle in before the event starts. A significant amount of competitors, Hoffman said, will compete both Saturday and Sunday. “This is another step in the right direction to put Ocean City back on the map as a surfing destination. I’m super excited,” he said. The Ocean City Surf Club, a nonprofit organization that sponsors scholarships, local cleanups and competitions runs the Longboard Challenge, Hoffman explained. “We’re trying to make great surfers and great people. We want to teach people how to give and get respect, and to keep all the money we raise local,” Hoffman said. This year, for the first time, the competition is “going green” by partnering with environmentally conscious sponsors, Hoffman said.

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NVL receives ‘amazing feedback’ after event By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 5, 2015) The National Volleyball League hosted a successful inaugural pro and amateur tournament with a junior clinic last weekend in Ocean City. May 29-31, professional beach volleyball players from around the world converged in Ocean City to compete for a $75,000 prize purse. The tournament on the beach between Talbot and Dorchester streets consisted of 38 men’s and 25 women’s teams. Ocean City was the league’s third

stop of the 2015 season. Eric Haddock and Roberto Rodriguez-Bertran of Puerto Rico, and Kristen Batt-Rohr, of Florida and her partner, Brazilian Priscilla Piantadosi-Lima, were the men’s and women’s division winners during Sunday’s championships. Sixteenth seed Haddock and Rodriguez-Bertran made an appearance in the Panama City Beach Championships earlier in the year and battled seven-seeded Skyler McCoy of California and Eric Zaun of New Jersey, in the Ocean City finals. They

won 21-16, 21-18. Second seed Batt-Rohr and Piantadosi-Lima continued their domination with a second consecutive win on the 2015 NVL tour and upsetting the No. 1 seed and Panama City Beach champions, Brooke Niles of California and Karolina Sowala of Florida, 2220, 21-18. “The NVL had a great time in Ocean City and we hope to be back next year. Since the Dew Tour isn’t returning to Ocean City, we hope to be the major summer event for the area,” said Albert Hannemann, founder and

CEO of the National Volleyball League. “Ideally, we would come back in late June to capture a greater audience with kids being out of school.” Many people pulled up beach chairs on the exterior courts or walked up to watch for a while, which made it difficult for organizers to track the attendance number. “We did have a good attendance flow throughout the weekend with amazing feedback onsite from attendees and on social media,” Hannemann said. See ORGANIZERS Page 43

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OCBP Captain Schoepf Relay set for June 13 (June 5, 2015) The Ocean City Beach Patrol’s annual Captain Schoepf Relay will be held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 13, beginning in the location of his old stand on Seventh Street. Capt. Schoepf served on the beach patrol from 1950 to 1996, at which time he retired after more than 40 years of service to the Town of Ocean City. To honor his many years of with the OCBP, this annual relay is held in early June. The relay begins at Sev-

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everyone involved of the past contributions of George Schoepf, but also of the contribution and sacrifices of all past and present beach patrol lifeguards,” said Beach Patrol Capt. Butch Arbin. “It also keeps the current Surf Rescue Technicians (lifeguards) in touch with the beginning of this world-class organization as they run and swim with an antique piece of lifesaving equipment (the metal buoy) that was once carried by all Ocean City lifeguards.”

Capt. Schoepf began his career with the Ocean City Beach Patrol in 1950 and worked his way through the ranks, promoting to sergeant, then to lieutenant. With the approval of the Mayor and City Council, Schoepf became assistant to the captain in the late 1960’s and was appointed to captain in 1987. For more information about the Ocean City Beach Patrol’s annual Captain Schoepf Relay, call 410-289-7556.

Enjoy yoga on Assateague Island (June 5, 2015) Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), the friends group of Assateague Island National Seashore, is sponsoring free yoga sessions on the beach Saturdays from June through September at 8 a.m. This activity is suitable for people of all levels including beginners and children 8 years and older. Meet at the new shade Pavilion in the south end of North Beach parking lot. Yoga practice is a system of exercise that is physical, mental and spiritual with the ultimate goal of attaining a state of permanent peace. “The physical postures of yoga are useful to stretch, increase balance and flexibility, reduce stress, and it’s fun,”

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Seashore Lane, Berlin, Md. 21811. Follow signs to the National Seashore and meet at the shade pavilion in the North Beach parking lot. Yoga is free but park entrance fees will be in effect. The Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), a 501(c)3 organization, is a Friends Group to benefit Assateague Island National Seashore. AIA financially supports educational, interpretive, scientific and recreational programs. All funds raised by AIA are for the direct benefit of Assateague Island National Seashore. Donations are tax-deductible. For more information, call 443614-3547 at or email outreachAIA@gmail.com.

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Organizers hope to bring volleyball back to OC in ‘16 Continued from Page 41 The National Volleyball League partnered with the Baltimore Ravens to host a “Clinic With The Pros” at the Clarion hotel on 101st Street during the fourth annual Ravens Beach Bash. Professional volleyball players, Niles and Sowala, joined Ravens’ players and cheerleaders, to teach skills, hand out prizes and sign autographs. “The Ravens clinic had a good fan turn out and we’re hoping to partner with them again next year and do even more during their annual event,” Hannemann added. The Ocean City Championships is one of eight professional events for the NVL in 2015. Remaining tour stops are in Milwaukee, Cincinnati, California, Seattle and Florida. The National Volleyball League was established in 2010 and built by players to create a sustainable future for pro beach volleyball in the US.

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Brooke Niles and Karolina Sowala, right, compete in the finals against Kristen Batt-Rohr, left, and her partner, Priscilla Piantadosi-Limaon, Sunday in Ocean City during the National Volleyball League’s third tournament of the season. Batt-Rohr and Piantadosi-Limaon won the women's division.

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form the league. The registration deadline is Wednesday, June 10. Information on team registration can be attained by contacting Program Manager Chris Roberts. A team captain’s meeting will take place Thursday, June 11 at 6 p.m. at the Recreation Center in Snow Hill. For more information or to register, contact Roberts at 410-632-2144 x106 or croberts@co.worcester.md.us.

and Wednesdays at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m., beginning June 10 and ending July 29. It is open to men 18 years and older. Play is 8 v 8 format and games are held on a modified field located at Northside Park Recreation Complex, 200 125th Street, bayside. The cost for the league is $600 per team, and a $100 deposit is required at the league meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, May 27 at 7 p.m., at Northside Park. Anyone interested should call Recreation Supervisor, Kim Kinsey at 410-520-5167. A complete guide of classes, programs, leagues, activities and events can be found at www.oceancitymd.gov, under Recreation and Parks.

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High school soccer Worcester County Recreation & Parks is offering a High School Soccer Summer League for the first time. League play will be 11 vs. 11, and the season will consist of seven weeks of games. Each team will get a total of a eight games for the season. The league will take place on Tuesday or Thursday evenings, June 16 through July 28. Games will be played at either John Walter Smith Park in Snow Hill or Newtown Park in Pocomoke from 6-9 p.m. The cost is $325 per team. All players must be between the ages of 13 and 18. This is a team entry league (no individual sign-ups). A minimum of four teams is required to

Adult soccer Ocean City Recreation and Parks will offer a summer adult Men’s Outdoor Soccer League. As with past years, the league is anticipated to be competitive, with highly skilled players participating. League play will be on Mondays

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Twister’s Gymnastics athletes take top honors

(June 5, 2015) Twister’s Gymnastics recently earned top honors during competitions. Ivy Stearn, is the all-around bars, beam and floor Maryland champion. On March 29, Stearn traveled to Prince George’s County for the USA Gymnastics Women’s Level 9 and 10 Maryland championship. Stearn scored a 9.0 on vault, 9.3 on bars, 9.35 on beam and 9.45 on the floor. She placed first on beam, bars, floor and all-around. Stearn also competed in the regional championship in Montgomery County Pa. placing second on floor and third on bars competing against more than 100 gymnasts from seven states. Stearn, who resides in Bishopville,

is a student at Stephen Decatur Middle School. At only 14 years old, Stearn achieves straight As and is dedicated to being the best gymnast she can be. She attends Berlin’s Twister’s Gymnastics daily and trains to compete with her team. Stearn is a driven, hardworking and talented gymnast that will continue to succeed. Leah Simpson was crowned the Maryland Level 3 state champion on bars in Hagerstown during the Maryland Level 3 championship, April 1819, hosted by four star Gymnastics at Hagerstown Community College. Simpson ended with scores of 9.15 on vault, 9.65 on bars, 9.35 on beam, 9.4 on floor with an all-around score

of 37.525; placing her first on bars and seventh all-around. Simpson attends Buckingham Elementary with straight As in her classes while still working very hard training at Twisters Gymnastics with her team weekly. Simpson is a dedicated and hardworking gymnast with a passion for gymnastics. Mia Cropper, attended the Maryland Level 4 State Championship (ACPR) in Churchville, Md. April 2526, and was named the bars state champion. Cropper received the following scores: 8.9 on vault, 9.425 on bars, 9.2 on beam, 9.1 on floor and placed second all-around with a score of 36.625. The 8-year-old attends Buckingham

Elementary School. She achieves a 3.5 GPA and maintains her expertise during gymnastics. She strives to improve her skills daily at the gym with determination. Avery Beckelman, achieved first place on vault at the Maryland Level 4 State Championship. She received scores of 9.4 on vault, 9.45 on bars, 9.5 on beam, 9.35 on floor and placing second all-around with a score of 37.7. The 10-year-old attends Berlin Intermediate School with superior grades. Beckelman is a dedicated gymnast who trains with perseverance to constantly improve. The girls are coached by Twisters owner Carmella Solito.

Golf event in memory of Betty Grace Everson (June 5, 2015) The Art League of Ocean City and the family of Betty Grace Everson are sponsoring a day of golf and fundraising to be held in Everson’s memory on Saturday, June 27 at 9 a.m. at the Bay Golf Club in Berlin. Everson passed away in August 2014. She was an active member and dedicated volunteer of the Art League painting under the name Betty Grace. Proceeds from the tournament will

benefit the Art League of Ocean City and the fulfillment of its mission: “To promote the visual arts in the Ocean City area through education, exhibits, scholarships, programs and community art events.” Check-in and a continental breakfast begin at 8 a.m. with tee-off at 9:30 a.m. Lunch is scheduled for 2 p.m., and prizes will be awarded for winning teams and contest winners including

two $500 cash prizes. The cost is $90 per player, which includes a golf cart and range balls. Sponsorships are available. Lunch is available for non-golfers for $10 per person. Early reservations are recommended, as space is limited. The Bay Golf Club is located eight miles west of Ocean City at 9122 Libertytown Road in Berlin. For information or reservations,

contact either the Art League of Ocean City at 410-524-9433 or info@artleagueofoceancity.org, John Everson at 443-614-0058 or johneverson@yahoo.com, or Dick Elliott at 301520-8964 or elliottvargas@verizon.net. The Ocean City arts center is supported by memberships, corporate and civic funding, donations and art sales. More information is available at www.artleagueofoceancity.org.

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The Next Ice Age returns to the Carousel hotel

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 5, 2015) A group of former competitive figure skaters will be dazzling audiences every night this summer at the Carousel Hotel on 118th Street starting Thursday, June 11. The Next Ice Age performances will take place at 6:30 p.m. nightly. Each show will run about 30 minutes and are free to the public. Returning to Ocean City for its 15th year, the show is a favorite among Ocean City residents and visitors. “The unique proximity to the ocean… there are not many ice rinks near the beach and the ocean makes it special,” said executive director, Nathan Birch. “It’s a free thing to do and exposes the family to a winter sport when they are not expecting it. The show may even inspire people to try skating afterwards at the Carousel.” The performances involve a story about a family and every genre of music will be heard during the shows, Birch said. This year, Megan Marschall, 23, will skate alongside, Julianne DiMura, 23, Rachel Jones, 21, Shawn Rogers, 29 and Michael Solonoski, 31. For the opening weekend of June 13-14, World Figure Skating Champion Kimmie Meissner will join the others and make her Ocean City debut in the Next Ice Age performances. “We are so proud to be working with Kimmie,” Birch said. In 2005, Meissner became the second American woman to land the triple axel jump in national competition. She was a member of the 2006 Olympic team and the youngest American athlete to compete at those games. Meissner is the 2006 world champion, the 2007 United States national champion and the 2007 four continents champion. She is the first American to simultaneously hold the world, four continents and national titles. Since spectators are standing during the show and their proximity to the action on the rink is within a few feet, performers are constantly interacting with the crowd. “You are really close, with just a rail separating audiences and they get drawn in,” Birch said. “Everyone is invited and encouraged to meet the cast to get autographs and take photos after the show.”

inside going out t's finally June and you all know what that means, right? Nearly every parent in Delmarva is completely over this school year and is ready for it to end. The fact that two weeks into summer vacation we'll all start complaining about having bored kids is a completely different story, one we'll save for later. It just feels so wrong to spend part of the weekend with your toes in the sand only to have to go home and pack a backpack for school the next morning, doesn't it? Admit it, you're over it too, right? Luckily for all of us OCMD locals, good ole' Berlin has a fun weekend cooked up that will keep adults entertained while throwing some fun in for the kiddos as well. Apparently America's Coolest Small Town knows that we're all in need of a good time and so they're going to give it to us. The Berlin High Heel Race and AGH Health Fair is scheduled for Friday, June 5 at 3 p.m. This race in high heels will occur right down Main Street, to benefit Women Supporting Women. Tons of fun and laughs expected from this event which will begin at 14 Main Street. Women Supporting Women is a non-profit organization that strives to provide support, education and awareness to everyone affected in one way or another by breast cancer. It does a lot of great work in Worcester County and all of Delmarva. You can check out the organization’s website at www.womensupportingwomen.org for more information. If you survive the High Heel Race then Berlin has something great in store for everyone the very next day. The Berlin Jazz & Blues Bash is scheduled for June 6 at noon and it promises to be a full day of nonstop Jazz and Blues music and family fun. Six different acts will be featured on two stages, included in that lineup are Chris English, The Shrapnels and Bryan Russo and the Tragic Figures. There will also be artwork for sale by local artists, New Orleans style food and a beer and wine tent to heighten the festival atmosphere. You can also enjoy a scenic horse See CATE Page 46

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For The Next Ice Age opening weekend, June 13-14, World Figure Skating Champion Kimmie Meissner, pictured, will join Megan Marschall, Julianne DiMura, Rachel Jones, Shawn Rogers and Michael Solonoski in her Ocean City debut at the Carousel Hotel on 118th Street.

Birch said he has met a fair amount of skaters who told him they got their start after seeing a performance. “I am happy to be associated with something so positive and heartwarming,” Birch said. Watch the Ocean City show every night at 6:30 p.m., June 11 through

Aug. 20, rinkside at the Carousel Hotel on 118th Street. Those who wish to eat dinner during the show should call the hotel in advance at 410-524-1000 to make a reservation for rinkside dining. Visit www.thenexticeage.org to learn more about The Next Ice Age skating company.

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and carriage ride around town ($5 per person with children under 3 free). The Jazz & Blues Bash is free to the public. There will be limited seating provided at each music stage so lawn chairs are recommended. If you find yourself on the other side of the bridge in Ocean City this weekend then Duffy's Tavern on 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a party that will span this entire weekend. On Saturday, Uprizing will play from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. I spoke with Bonnie Stockton, who holds Duffy's down during the day, and she was really excited about the activities planned for Sunday, June 7. Happy Hour drink specials will be running all day and a $10 pig roast begins at 2 p.m. There will be sides like macaroni and cheese, yard bird and cole slaw. Duffy's has both indoor and outdoor fun planned to commemorate

their 30th anniversary and they are really hoping for a great crowd all weekend long to celebrate with them. Buddy's Crabs & Ribs at 221 Wicomico Street and the bay is announcing their Summer Crab Race Series to benefit the Believe in Tomorrow National Children’s Foundation and its Children’s House by the Sea located on 66th Street. Buddy's OC will host 14 evenings of races that will take place from Wednesday, June 10 through Wednesday, Sept. 9. Every Wednesday evening Buddy’s OC will host and welcome “Believers” to an evening of live entertainment featuring Angeline and Joey Saah, drink and food specials, silent auctions, and at 8:30 p.m., the highlight of the evening– Buddy’s OC Hard Shell Crab Race. All auctions and Crab Race proceeds will be donated to the Children’s House by the Sea in Ocean City. To help encourage participants to See CATE Page 48

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Connie and Brian Whiteford stop by Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill at Castle in the Sand hotel on 37th Street last Saturday.

Rick Lopez and Brooke Bochinski enjoy some food and drinks at Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill at Castle in the Sand hotel on 37th Street last Saturday.

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Participating in the Ravens Beach Bash festivities last Saturday at the Clarion hotel, from left, are Hugh and Laurie Cavallaro, Debbie McKinney, Debbie Scarfield, Debbie Torre and Jerry Dillementi.

Taking care of patrons at the Clarion hotel on 101st Street last weekend, from left, are Grace Tunis, Brandon Hunter, Jimmy Humphreys and Jay Thompson.

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Welcoming guests to Macky’s Bayside on 54th Street last Wednesday during the Life is Good Music Festival, from left, are Bobbi McDonald, Jacob Melusky and Marissa Walker.

Visiting Macky’s Bayside on 54th Street for the Life is Good Music Festival on May 27, from left, are Amy Buckley, Frannie Lawrence, Paige Engel, with Gypsy, the dog.

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HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, you have plans to rest, but you might be surprised at how fast you become bored with nothing to keep you busy. Relaxation may be difficult for you to master.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Familiar memories resurface, Taurus. You may discover that nothing much has changed and you really need to buckle down to create new plans.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

A plan you laid out hits a snag this week, Gemini. Do not get discouraged, as your plans will only be delayed momentarily before things get back on track.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

CATE MEIGHAN/OCEAN CITY TODAY

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attend every Wednesday night event, Buddy's will keep a running tally of attendees and their crab race picks. He or she who picks the most winners over the series will win a crab fest from Buddy’s in September.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

The eatery has quickly become an OCMD staple with it's dockside bar and stunning, air conditioned indoor dining room. Monday night is officially now locals night with cool entertainment on the deck. Crushes are $5.50 all day every day and

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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

It’s easy to see the possibilities ahead this week, Virgo. Take a practical approach when making plans and you will soon begin to achieve your goals.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, you may have a particular goal in mind for your relationship that hasn’t come to fruition just yet. It may take a little more work for you to get to that solid place.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Others may struggle to decipher your thoughts, Scorpio. Sometimes you have to spell out what you need or want to get others on board with your ideas.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, work appeals to you this week and you find yourself spending some extra time at the office. Just be sure to make time for your family.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, this week you are captivated by the innocent things in life. Enjoy this relaxing time to stop and smell the roses with your loved ones.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

It’s alright to be a homebody for a few days this week, Aquarius. Revel in some quiet time at home and enjoy this chance to breathe easy and recharge your batteries.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Give your dreams time to develop in the weeks ahead, Pisces. If you rush things along, you may end up getting discouraged.

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Seacrets: Jamaica USA on 49th Street and the bay has an event scheduled that is totally aimed at all of you yoga lovers out there. Yogivibez Fest is scheduled for June 14 from 9-11 a.m. You can experience a yoga class hosted by MC Yogi that also includes food, drink and a cool swag bag to take with you. The cost is $75 and you can register at www.seacretsboutique.com/tickets. Seacrets is also teaming up with Ocean 98 for the Summer Concert Series 2015. Davisson Brothers will kick things off on Sunday, June 7 with a free concert. MC Yogi is up next on June 14 and then Wheeland Brothers will also offer up a free concert later this month on June 29. Also, on Sunday, June 21 from noon until 4 p.m. Seacrets will be celebrating Jah-Bacon Brew Fest. Local craft brews, a bacon-themed menu and live entertainment will all be the order of the day. Tickets cost $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Were you one of the many that helped Johnny's Pizza & Pub celebrate its fifth anniversary this week? If not, you're still in luck because the popular eatery, located at 56th Street and the bay, is currently offering some great deals. You can get two large pizza's for just $19.99 or one large pizza with an order of wings and

a 2-liter soda for just $19.99. Check them out online at www.johnnyspizzapub.com for more deals to choose from. Carousel Oceanfront Hotel & Condos on 118th Street on the ocean celebrates happy hour daily in the Bamboo Lounge from 4-7 p.m. The patio bar and grill are both open and Seasons Restaurant is having Family Theme Nights. There is Fish Fry Friday, Steak & Rib Saturday, Italian night on Sunday, Mexican Fiesta's every Monday, Carousel Crab Feast on Tuesday, Lobster Lunacy each Wednesday and there is a Beach Bash on Thursday night. Beginning on June 10 there will be a free ice show nightly at 6:30 p.m. Ropewalk at 82nd Street on the bay is brand spanking new to the area but already they are finding ways to reel in the locals. Every Thursday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. is a Luau on the Beach with some great reduced drink specials. You can grab Natural Light cans for just $1.50 and $4 will get you a Slushie, fireball or a variety of specialty drinks. Happy hour is Monday through Friday from 2-6 p.m. with great food and drink specials as well. Ropewalk features live entertainment nightly and on Saturday and Sunday they like to slow it down with an acoustic set during lunch. See CATE Page 51

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There are so many great places in OCMD to stop in at for a drink, meal or both. Fish Tales Bar & Grill between 21st and 22nd Street on the bay is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. everyday with happy hour running from 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Also, Bahia Marina will also host its 19th annual Mako Mania Shark Tournament, June 5-7. Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill, located between 37th and 38th Streets, oceanfront at Castle In The Sand Hotel, has Darin Engh live on the patio on Friday, June 5 from 12-4 p.m. John LaMere will follow from 59 p.m. Happy hour is daily from 5-6 p.m. with two-for-one drink specials and you should check out Drunken Monkey Ale, Coconuts original craft beer. They also offer beach waitress service, weather permitting from now through Labor Day. Fager's Island on 60th Street and the bay is featuring $5 Smirnoff Bloody Mary's and their special Sunday Jazz Brunch with Everett Spells is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also, you can catch Kevin Poole playing on the deck on Friday, June 5 beginning at 5:30 p.m. and DJ Hook will keep the crowd moving at 9:30 p.m. until The New Romance takes the stage at 10 p.m. Opposite Directions and DJ Groove will provide the entertainment on Saturday, June 6 beginning at 5:30 p.m. and then Alter Ego will hit the stage at 10 p.m. BJ's On the Water on 75th Street and the bay offers happy hour specials Monday through Friday from 4-7 p.m. and they also have a late night happy hour Sunday through Thursday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Macky's Bayside Bar & Grill on 54th Street on the bay also features a popular happy hour that runs from 3-6 p.m. They also begins serving an early dinner at 4 p.m. Harborside Bar & Grill on South

Harbor Road in West OC celebrates ladies night every Friday beginning at 7 p.m. with $3 Shooters and $4 for a glass of wine. They also have late night food and drink specials, Sunday through Thursday starting at 9 p.m. DJ Billy T will have you up and dancing on June 5 beginning at 4 p.m. On June 6, Simple Truth hits the stage from 2-6 p.m. and then DJ Jeremy follows at 9 p.m. Opposite Directions will be performing on Sunday, June 7 beginning at 2 p.m. Brass Balls Saloon on the Boardwalk, between 11th and 12th Streets has found a way to liven up your Monday nights. Bad Ass Monday has begun each week on the deck from 10 p.m. until closing. That means drink specials galore for you guys, including $3 Fireball shots, $3 Twisted Tea and Natural Lights are just $1. Happy hour is from 3-6 p.m., Sunday through Friday, and $5 will get you wings or steamed shrimp. Another hot boardwalk spot is Shenanigan's at Fourth Street on the Boardwalk. It's a perfect stop for a cold one after a day on the beach, and while there you can also grab a salad, soup, sandwiches, as well as entrees for either lunch or dinner. Also this weekend, classic car fans will meet at Rosenfeld's Jewish Deli on 63rd Street and Coastal Highway on Sunday, June 7 for their second Cars & Coffee meeting. Deli owner, Warren Rosenfeld likens it to a book club meeting, but for classic car owners and is hopeful that this month's turnout will be even better than the inaugural Cars & Coffee event held back in May. The fun begins at 8:30 a.m. with coffee, a bite to eat and and of course the main attraction-some great classic cars on full display. Speaking of classic cars, don't forget that the OC Car Show rolls into town and will be held at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, June 13-14. The indoor and

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Following the Ravens parade in Ocean City last Saturday, fans including Bob Maitland, left, and David Martin Sr. visit Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill at Castle in the Sand hotel on 37th Street.

outdoor show will include cash awards, trophies, prizes, celebrities and all kinds of live entertainment. You can get more information at www.OCCarShow.com. Live music at Somerset Plaza located on Somerset Street between the Boardwalk and Baltimore Avenue is starting soon. For the 13th year in a row, on select Sunday afternoons all summer long, various performers will play beginning at 3 p.m. Blake Haley will be kicking off the series on June 14. For more information on the summer schedule you can contact OCDC at 410-289-7739. Last, but certainly not least, don't forget that the Ocean City Performing Arts Center has acts like Hal Holbrook on July 30, Graham Nash on Aug. 7 and Ronnie Milsap on Oct. 10 all lined up to perform here. Tickets for the shows are available at the Convention Center Box Office or through Ticketmaster. For more information, call the convention center at 410-289-2800 or Ticketmaster at 1-800-551-SEAT (7328). If you have an event coming up or know of something that deserves a mention, email me at Cate@oceancitytoday.net.

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NOW PLAYING BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 June 5: Over Time, 9 p.m. June 6: It’s About Time, 9 p.m. June 10: Sir Rod, 5 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 Every Wednesday: Jam Session w/The Baltimore Boyz, 8-11 p.m. Every Thursday: Brant Quick, 6-9 p.m. June 5: Brian Shultz, 7-10 p.m. June 6: Tor & Coastal Storm, 7-11 p.m. BRASS BALLS SALOON Boardwalk, between 11th and 12th streets Ocean City 410-289-0069 Every Friday & Saturday: Karaoke w/O’Andy, 9 p.m. BUDDY’S CRABS & RIBS Wicomico Street and the bay Ocean City 410-289-0500 June 5: Angeline & Joey Saah, 5-8 p.m. June 6: Kaleb Brown, 12:30-4 p.m.; Angeline & Joey Saah, 5-8 p.m. June 7: Angeline & Joey Saah, 12:30-4 p.m.; Kaleb Brown, 5-9 p.m. June 8: Deck Party w/Orlando Philips the RasTA American, 5-9 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue CAROUSEL PATIO BAR AND GRILL In the Carousel Hotel 118th Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-1000 June 6: Tim Landers & John Heinz, 2-6 p.m. June 7: Dave Sherman, 2-6 p.m. June 11: DJ Jeremy, 7-11 p.m. CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road Berlin 410-641-0600 June 5: Everett Spells, 5:30-9:30 p.m. June 6: Sol Knopf, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; New Dawn Duo, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street oceanfront Ocean City 410-289-6846 June 5: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; John LaMere, 5-9 p.m. June 6: Ginger Duo, noon to 4 p.m.;

Parental Guidance, 5-9 p.m. June 7: Byron Anthony & Joe Mama, noon to 3 p.m.; Lauren Glick & the Mood Swingers, 4-8 p.m. June 8: Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth, 4-8 p.m. June 9: Monkee Paw, 4-8 p.m. June 10: Chris Button & Joe Mamma, 4-8 p.m. June 11: John LaMere, noon to 3 p.m.; Homemade Hooch, 4-8 p.m. THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 June 5: Tor & Coastal Storm, 6-10 p.m. June 6: Lovin Cup Duo, 6-10 p.m. June 7: Randy Lee & Band, 5-9 p.m.

BALTIMORE BOYZ Ky West Restaurant & Bar: Every Friday Bourbon Street on the Beach: Every Wednesday, 8-11 p.m.

130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 June 6: Uprizing, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

DJ Billy T, 8 p.m. June 9: Funk Shue, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. June 10: Nate Clendenen, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. June 11: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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28th Street, Oceanfront Ocean City 410-289-1100 June 5: Ms. Shirley or Ellsworth on the piano, 7-11 p.m. June 6: Randy Jamz, 2-6 p.m.; Ms. Shirley or Ellsworth on the piano, 7-11 p.m. June 7: Randy Jamz, 2-5 p.m.; Ms. Shirley or Ellsworth on the piano, 7-11 p.m. June 10-11: Ms. Shirley or Ellsworth on the piano, 7-11 p.m.

Route 54 and the bay Fenwick Island, Del. 800-227-0525 302-539-3095 June 5: Dave Sherman, 5-10 p.m.; DJ Mikey J, 10 p.m. June 6: Dave Sherman, 5-10 p.m.; DJ Cdub, 10 p.m. June 7: Kevin Poole, 4-8 p.m. June 8: Dave Hawkins, 6-10 p.m. June 9: Kevin Poole, 5-9 p.m. June 10: Dave Sherman, 5-9 p.m. June 11: Keith White Duo, 5-9 p.m.

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8003 Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-723-4665 Every Thursday: Rick Kennedy, 6 p.m.

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HOOTERS Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Road West Ocean City 410-213-1841 June 5: Push, 8 p.m. June 6: Bad Since Breakfast, 8 p.m. June 7: This is Your Monkey, 3-7 p.m. June 10: Tim and the Animal, 6 p.m. JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB

GUIDOS BURRITOS 33rd Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-524-3663 Every Thursday: DJ Wax HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 June 5: DJ Bill T, 4 p.m. June 6: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. June 7: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 7 p.m. June 8: Blake Haley, 4 p.m.;

56th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-524-7499 June 5: It’s About Time Trio, 9 p.m. June 6: Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys 9 p.m. June 10: Jam Session w/Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys, 9 p.m. KY WEST RESTAURANT & BAR 54th Street Ocean City 443-664-2836 Every Friday: Baltimore Boyz Every Saturday: DJ Rhoadie

LONGBOARD CAFE 67th Street Town Center Ocean City 443-664-5639 June 7: Joe Mama & Anthony Carmen, 8:30-11:30 p.m. June 9: Chris Button, 8:30-11:30 p.m. June 11: Mike Smith, 8:30-11:30 p.m. M.R. DUCKS Talbot Street and the bay Ocean City 410-289-9125 June 5: DJ Batman, 6 p.m. June 6: Electric Company, 4-8 p.m. June 7: Tommy Edward Trio, 4-8 p.m. MACKY’S BAYSIDE BAR & GRILL 53rd Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-723-5565 June 5: DJ Casper 10 p.m. June 6: DJ Vybe, 10 p.m. June 7: Jimmy G, noon to 4 p.m. June 9: Theme Party “Pajama Jammy Jam” w/DJ Vybe June 11: DJ Casper, 10 p.m. OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 June 5-6: First Class, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. June 11: Power Play, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Lenny’s Beach Bar June 5-7: First Class, 4-9 p.m. June 8-11: On the Edge, 4-9 p.m. PURPLE MOOSE Boardwalk, between Talbot and Caroline streets Ocean City 410-289-6953 June 5: Frankie & the Actions, 10 p.m. June 6: VJ/DJ Jammin Jeff, 2 p.m.; Frankie & the Actions, 10 p.m. Continued on Page 53

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NOW PLAYING Continued from Page 52 June 8: Fuzzbox Piranha, 10 p.m. ROPEWALK 82nd Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-1009 Every Friday: Steel Drums, 4-8 p.m. Every Saturday: Acoustic music, during lunch; Steel Drums, 4-8 p.m.; Dueling Pianos, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Every Sunday: Acoustic music, during lunch; Dueling Pianos, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Every Wednesday & Thursday: Steel Drums, 4-8 p.m.

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Fourth Street and the Boardwalk in the Shoreham Hotel 410-289-7181 June 5: Marty McKernan, 9 p.m. June 6: ShamRogues, 9 p.m. SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside Ocean City, 410-723-6762 June 5: Aaron Howell, 4-8 p.m. June 6: Chest Pains, 4-8 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 443-365-2576 June 5: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 5, 2015) Historical fiction writer Jessica James debuts her first contemporary novel, “Meant To Be” Saturday, where two main characters meet in Ocean City for the first time. “One of the interesting things I noticed about Ocean City as I walked down the Boardwalk was all the memorial benches dedicated and I realized how important it is to people,” James said. “People are so connected to that city and it’s amazing.” She is from Gettysburg, Pa. and has visited Ocean City a number of times. “I went there [Ocean City] to get away to finish a historical fiction book with no phones and for some reason this story came to me, so I wrote it down,” James said. She never thought anything would come of the idea since she wrote historical fiction, but as the title fittingly says, it was meant to be. “The main characters meet in Ocean City, neither one tells the other what they do and later on, they meet by chance in Afghanistan [after thinking they would never see each other again],” James said. The suspense and romance novel has received positive reviews from members of the military with one active duty mem-

ber describing the book as, “American Sniper but intertwined with an unforgettable, epic love story,” James added. It’s important for James to create stories that readers will remember and to honor our military for their dedication and service. Members of both sexes from midteens to adults will be absorbed in her vivid scene descriptions and characters. “My books have been described as emotional. Readers laugh and cry, they can’t stop thinking about the story,” James said. “The characters all connect together through emotional writing.” “Meant To Be” is James’ fifth novel with three others taking place during the Civil War and the other during the RevSee SOME Page 54

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Some proceeds benefit LZ-Grace Warrior Retreat Continued from Page 53 olutionary War. Her novels can be purchased on all online book retailers including Amazon.com, on Kindle for $6.99 and in paperback for $16.99. She urges members of the community to request her book at local libraries. Part of the proceeds from the novel sales will be donated to the LZ-Grace Warrior Retreat, which provides a place of respite for combat warriors and their families. For more information, visit www.jessicajamesbooks.com.

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OC rec dept. offers Zumba class (June 5, 2015) Ocean City Recreation and Parks is offering an outdoor Zumba class, on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings. The class is held from 8-9 a.m. at the outdoor exercise and fitness area at Ocean Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Northside Park Recreation Complex, 127th Street, bayside. Zumba is an energizing and simple aerobic workout that uses the principle of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning.

The moves are easy to follow dance steps that offer a fun, different and effective way to get fit. Instructor Angie Barton, will lead the class. The fee is $6 per class. To register, and for complete information, visit www.oceancitymd.gov. Zumba is just one of more than 100 classes, programs, leagues, tournaments, activities and events that OCRP offers both residents and visitors. A complete guide can be found at www.oceancitymd.gov, under Recreation and Parks.

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Maryland Terrapin Working Group, MCBP count partners Continued from Page 56 tidal creeks and marsh guts. More than 800 turtles were spotted by 39 volunteers. Last Friday, a turtle count on Sinepuxent Bay near Assateague Island uncovered about 45 turtle sightings from around 8-10:15 a.m., although other volunteers may go out and not see any at all, said Maryland Coastal Bays Programs Manager Jennifer Rafter. All surveys taken during the count, regardless of turtles spotted, are valuable to the Maryland Coastal Bays and the Maryland Terrapin Working Group, who partnered together to count turtles in the Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Bays for the fourth year. Population numbers of diamondback terrapin in Maryland are largely unknown and to better understand their status in the area these surveys are taken annually. “In order to study if a species is doing well you need a starting point and it takes time to gather information to see if they are declining, remaining the same or increasing,” Rafter said. Counting terrapin heads in the water as they gather to breed or come out of hibernation is considered an effective way of monitoring population numbers. The state reptiles are

never captured or disturbed. Wayne Faircloth provided his motorized boat for the adventure on May 29, with more than half a dozen surveyors using canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards this past week to count turtles. He has been participating since the second year of surveys and has a seminal site, which allows researchers to compare the same areas for a consecutive amount of time and is valuable research for the group. “It’s largely a citizen effort and it wouldn’t be effective without volunteers,” Rafter said. “We had 30-40 volunteers this year [Maryland Coastal Bays] and could always use more, we need more people to cover larger areas.” Each year, new participants survey different areas and repeat volunteers continue to count turtles in the same places. In addition, land based surveys were conducted to collect additional data for the first time. Rafter said hundreds of turtles are counted each year and the Maryland Coastal Bays conducted its surveys a little later than surrounding areas since the Coastal Bays have colder water temperatures and terrapins emerged later after the harsh winter. See COUNT Page 58

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Continued from Page 57 The decline of their habitats is the main reason the Maryland House and Senate decided to ban commercial harvesting of the Diamondback Terrapin in April 2007. The turtles take a long time to reproduce, which makes it harder to increase population numbers quickly. Females need soft, sandy beaches to nest in. Many shorelines in the area are too hard for these creatures with their bulkheads and rift raft, Rafter said. Diamondback Terrapin eat mollusks, clams, worms, some fish and love snails, she added. Snails destroy the Chesapeake’s marsh grasses, which makes terrapins essential to the Chesapeake ecosystem and invertebrates would

increase without the state reptile. Forgotten crab and ghost pots trap and drown dozens of turtles every day. “Reptiles have to breathe air and pots need to have a turtle excluder device, which is a piece of metal to block the entrances for terrapin shells,” Rafter said. Faircloth recalled finding an abandon crab pot with six turtles who were stuck and drown inside. “They are our state reptiles and we should not let anything happen to them,” Rafter said. Report terrapin sightings all summer long at www.mdcoastalbays.org/terrapinproject. It is important to supply GPS coordinates or a specific street address when reporting turtles.

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (June 5, 2015) Daily exploration expands the realm of gastronomic knowledge and opens the door to endless possibilities. Direct correlation of mind and action flavors the path of direction and emphasize a chef’s point of view. Imagination is imperative for success and singles out the importance of distinction. Farmers’ markets highlight the farm to table theme and are more popular than ever. Fresh ingredients raise the bar of excellence and add to

the overall experience of food. Gorgeous produce, homemade jams and fresh eggs are just a sampling of the bountiful offerings on display. Farmers’ markets are gaining popularity and changing consumer’s outlook on traditional grocery shopping. That being said, how much does one really know about the trendy market? Technically speaking, the first farmers’ market originated in Egypt more than 5,000 years ago when farmers along the Nile brought their fresh produce to be sold. Today, there are farmers’ markets all over the world with the largest in Tokyo, Japan. The Tokyo Central Wholesale Market stretches 54 acres and hosts 1,700 stalls. It is called “a kitchen for 12 million people.” The market is composed of two distinct sections. The “inner market” is the licensed wholesale market for fish that offers more than 400 different types of seafood. The “outer market” is a mixture of wholesale and retail shops that sell Japanese kitchen tools, restaurant supplies, groceries, seafood and encases many restaurants for the general public. In America, farmers’ markets have been around since the early settlers in See CORN Page 60

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Physical fitness important to OCBP lifeguards By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (June 5, 2015) The Ocean City Beach Patrol currently employs more than 200 people. Surf Rescue Technician (SRT) is the title that our lifeguards earn once they complete Surf Rescue Academy and you see them wearing their red uniforms and manning the 300pound white lifeguard stand. Each SRT is a member of one of the 17 crews that stretch from the inlet jetty to the Delaware state line. Each crew functions as a team and has five or six lifeguard stands, with the crew chief stand located in the center. In addition to the crew chief there is an assistant crew chief and up to six additional SRTs who work together to cover all stands in the crew

from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. as well as days off, lunch breaks and mandatory workouts. Yes, mandatory workouts. They not only have to meet certain physical requirements to be hired as an SRT and be re-qualified each summer season with the patrol, they also have to complete a prescribed daily workout of at least 20 minutes per day in the midst of their guarding shifts. In reality, our SRT’s are no different than a professional athlete who we have hired for their physical attributes and have trained them in techniques that allow them to use these special skills and abilities to protect you when you visit. To provide coverage for workouts, some SRTs are scheduled for a 4.5hour shift. When working this shift the SRT starts their work day at 10 a.m. They begin by making sure that the entire area of the beach covered by their crew, is prepared for the day.

Once set up and administrative tasks are completed, they begin relieving each SRT in the crew who is on a 7.5hour shift. Once each SRT is relieved they are required to perform an ordinance check on their beach by walking (jogging) in among the beach patrons checking for unsafe conditions and infractions, followed by a mandatory workout prescribed by the crew chief. The workouts usually consist of swimming, running or both. They can change daily at the discretion of the

crew chief that runs the workouts in a certain area. If it’s extremely hot, then it’ll likely be a water workout day, but on a day when the wind is high, and temperature moderate, there are all types of various workout activities the crew chief will devise. Once all crew members have completed their morning duties and workout the “lunch rover” will replace each SRT who is working the full day for a 30-minute lunch break beginning at noon. See OCBP Page 62

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OCBP offers annual crew competition in July Continued from Page 61 As an added incentive for the 17 crews to work hard at training and stay in top physical shape, the patrol holds an annual crew competition each year in late July. One of the reasons we do that is so that the crews will want to practice together which occurs before or after the workday. The beach patrol also has a triathlon club and organizes physical events such as running and swimming (200-meter sprints up to 2-mile distant events) early in the mornings or evenings when the guards are off

duty which lead to certifications that are required for higher positions within the patrol. This is one of the ways that our guards move up the ranks. They get certified in the different programs so they can apply for another position the next year. Our organization is about encouraging our employees to stay in shape, to continue training and to get better. As a bonus, all of this extra work that they do off the clock helps them when they’re actually working. Being in top physical condition is not only critical to do the daily job of guarding but it also comes in handy

for competitions. Some patrol members compete in contests that are held around the area and in other parts of the country for lifeguards. Each year we send a team of OCBP female guards to women’s competitions and we also send a competition team consisting of males and females to participate in the United States Lifeguard Association Regional competitions. In addition, we participate in the lifeguard Olympics which is held in Rehoboth Beach, Del. every year. Teams are selected through tryouts to represent the OCBP and all

those who compete are scheduled off and receive no compensation or support from Town of Ocean City funds although many of our teams do receive support from local businesses. All of these competitions offer an opportunity for lifeguards throughout the region to display their physical fitness. So when you see the guards doing strange maneuvers on the beach, now you know they are probably either doing a mandatory workout devised by their creative crew chief or training for an upcoming competition…Or See PRE-EMPLOYMENT Page 63

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Pre-employment physical skills test for OCBP, June 6 Continued from Page 62 both. But rest assured, even though they are on a break and working out, another guard is covering for them so that all 10 miles of Ocean City are fully guarded. If you would like to become a lifeguard, it might interest you to know that because of the unique demands of the job, the Ocean City Beach Patrol does not require or recognize certification or past experience with other agencies. Anyone seeking employment with the OCBP must successfully complete all aspects of an eight-phase pre-employment physical skills evaluation. Testing for OCBP is offered in Ocean City. Once a candidate passes the physical skills test they are appointed to a 65-hour, paid ($12.99/hr and $14.07 after probation) Surf Rescue Academy where they are drug tested before they are trained in all necessary skills, techniques, procedures and protocols of the beach patrol. There will be a pre-employment physical skills test on June 6 to fill the few potential openings that exist. We encourage anyone interested in becoming a lifeguard to call beach patrol headquarters at 410-289-7556. For specifics on requirements, test locations, dates and times or to register for a test, please refer to OCBP’s website at www.ococean.com/ocbp; click on the JOBS button or email ocbp@ococean.com. Help us spread the word. If the lifeguards are not on duty, then it is not safe to swim…always remember to keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguards in the stand. We stay physically fit to protect you but we can only do that if we are on duty.

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Grant Donahue, left, and Vinny DiGristine await their Stephen Decatur High School graduation ceremony at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street last Wednesday night.

More than 300 graduate from Stephen Decatur HS By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 5, 2015) In front of a room packed with family, friends and loved ones, 327 seniors graduated from Stephen Decatur High School last Wednesday, May 27, at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street. Class President Tripp Ortega delivered a farewell address to students during the ceremony, encouraging his fellow classmates to dream big, be themselves, never give up and do everything to their full potential. After thanking facility, friends and family, he proclaimed, “The class of 2015 is the best class that went through Stephen Decatur.” The Worcester County Board of Education uses a three-tiered senior recognition program where each student receives a cumulative weighted

GPA, which is calculated at the end of the third marking period in English, math, social studies, science, world languages and Advanced Placement courses. Class rank with valedictorian and salutatorian honors was ended several years ago. Students who earned a 5.05 GPA or higher received Summa Cum Laude honors, those receiving a 4.95.04 GPA earned Magna Cum Laude accolades and those earning a 4.84.89 GPA received Cum Laude distinction. All honorees stood for recognition during the commencement ceremony. Of the graduates, 163 (50 percent) will attend four-year colleges or universities and 107 (33 percent) will attend two-year schools. Two students (less than 1 percent) will study at trade and technical schools, 40 (12 See WOR-WIC Page 65

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Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach. com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Serving Lunch & Dinner. Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. Like us on Facebook. ■ BRASS BALLS SALOON, Boardwalk, between 11th and 12th streets, Ocean City 410-289-0069 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations suggested for parties of 10 or more / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving breakfast 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and full menu until midnight. Casual dining on the Boardwalk overlooking the beach. Happy Hour Sunday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. ■ BUDDY’S CRABS & RIBS, Wicomico Street and the Bay, (formerly Bahama Mama’s), Ocean City 410-2890500 / www.buddysoc / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full inside & outside bar / Bayfront inside and outside dining. All Crabs steamed-to-order, ribs, K&M (Buddy's brand) fried chicken, fresh seafood, burgers, sandwiches and more. Open 7 days, 11 a.m. til late night. Live entertainment on the deck. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Carry out food/beer/wine available. TEXT "Crab" to 95577. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 1-800552-7263 / www.castleinthesand.com / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Beachfront open-air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos and your favorite frozen drinks, beer and wine. Children’s menu. Live entertainment daily 5/79/27/15. Happy Hour daily 5-6pm, 2-for-1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Coconuts is open daily 11am – 11pm, weather permitting. ■ COINS, 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100 / www.coinspub.com / $-$$ / VMC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Our restaurant offers a casual dining atmosphere for families. Best crab cakes in town, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m., 7 days a week and early bird 4-6 p.m., daily specials. ■ DOUGH ROLLER, South Division Street & Boardwalk, 410-289-3501; 3rd Street & Boardwalk, 410289-2599; 41st Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-9254; 70th Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for 35 years. Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Boardwalk Famous Fried Chicken and Seafood now served — fresh breaded and cooked to order. Available at South Division, 41st and 70th St locations. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reserva-

tions required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare & American cuisine—Something for everyone our menu features appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks & seafood. Dine In, Carry Out, Happy Hour Daily 3-6 pm. ■ 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. ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL, 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990 / www.ocfishtales.com / $$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / FishTales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too!!!! So sit back and enjoy. ■ GENERAL’S KITCHEN, 66th Street (under The Skye Bar), Ocean City 410-723-0477/ $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Open 7 days, 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Everybody loves breakfast and that is what we are about. House Specialty and The Original House of Creamed Chipped Beef, we make it from scratch and it’s our own recipe! We have it all from juice, cereal, waffles, eggs, corned beef, hash browns, pancakes, bacon, sausage and more. General’s Kitchen #1 Breakfast place in OC. ■ GROTTO PIZZA, 14th Street on the boardwalk, Ocean City 443-664-2617 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s newest spot to watch people on the boardwalk, indoor dining and deck dining. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. 125th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1234 / Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Grotto Pizza is a family casual dining restaurant that specializes in award winning pizza and hospitality. The full menu includes pizza, pasta, sandwiches, subs, appetizers, salads, beer, wine, cocktails and Grotto Gelato. Takeout available. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment everyday. ■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round. ■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-2892612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / We have proudly served Ocean City, Maryland for over 40 years. Known for All You Can Eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HOOTERS, Route 50 & Keyser Point Rd., West Ocean City 410-213-1841 and 5th Street, Ocean City / www.hootersofoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Full bar / Open daily at 11 a.m. Brand new menu. Delicious juicy burgers, garden fresh salads, 12 delicious wing sauces and signature seafood entrees. Tropical frozen drinks and signature Hooters cocktails. Large parties are welcome. Call for private party information. Carry out available. The year round Route 50 location features happy hour daily, live entertainment every weekend and Bike Night every Wednesday. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant is proud to serve delicious, beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites. Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 4 a.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce.

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■ KITCHEN RESTAURANT, Corner of Philadelphia & Wicomico Street, Ocean City 410-289-2226 / $ / VMC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Free parking for customers. Open for breakfast and lunch 7 days per week. Home-style cooking, family atmosphere and reasonable prices. Breakfast features huge omelets, home-made cream chip beef, delicious French toast and Momma’s Home-Made Greek Pasteries. Fresh produce from our own gardens. ■ KY WEST BAR & RESTAURANT, 5401 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-664-2836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ky West is becoming the local's fine dining and casual fare destination. Ocean City's best veal chop, the freshest seafood and great pasta dishes. Our experienced chefs deliver the finest in cuisine nightly. Ky West has a fine dining side, as well as a beautiful bar best described as New York funky chic. Whether you chill out on our sofas, hang in the bar, or grab a table, Ky West will provide excellent food & drink for a great dining adventure. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443 664 5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / We are the locals favorite serving lunch and dinner. Longboard Cafés menu offers unparalleled flare from the lite fare to dinner entrees — offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads … even a popular "veggies" menu featuring their famous wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with the finest ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MACKY'S BAYSIDE BAR AND GRILL, 5311 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-723-5565 / www.mackys.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Macky’s is a rustic open air water front seafood restaurant and bar with a beautiful private white sandy beach. Open for lunch everyday at 11 a.m., Happy Hour from 3-6 p.m. and dinner until 10 p.m. Lite fare until 1 a.m. Take out available. ■ MARINA DECK, 306 Dorchester St., Ocean City 410-289-4411 / www.marinadeckrestaurant.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted for large parties / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City, Maryland's #1 Seafood restaurant! Check out our delicious AYCE Menu: Steamed Shrimp, BBQ Ribs, and Blue Crabs & Crab Legs. Relax and enjoy your dinner while the kids play in our brand new multi-level kid’s area! Join us for lunch & dinner in our dining room or on our open air, roof top deck or at the Wild Pony Bar for our signature cocktails and breathtaking Assateague Island view! ■ OC WASABI, 16th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 410-390-3835 / www.ocwasabi.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Grab & Go, Take Out Sushi Bar, Open 7 Days, 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. 33rd Street Plaza Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-7337 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / OC’s freshest, steamed sushi and sashimi and Japanese cuisine. Open 7 days a week, noon to 11 p.m. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 and Seafood House, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1689 / PhillipsSeafood.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Traditional Dining - Buffet - Carry Out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5pm - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet - Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring over 75 items including Snow Crab Legs, Carving Station, Made to Order Pasta, Handmade Crab Cakes & so much more. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, yearround. Every Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s newest spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving lunch and dinner in relaxed casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials Monday through Friday, 2- 6 p.m. Every Thursday Hawaiian Luau and live entertainment daily. Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. combo. ■ ROPEWALK - A FENWICK ISLAND OYSTER HOUSE, 700 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-5810153 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted except 6-9 p.m. / Children’s menu / Family restaurant / Takeout available except between 6-9 p.m. / Full Bar / Lunch and dinner served. Family friendly dining with a rotating oyster list and seafood creations paired with our fresh fruit crushes and extensive craft beer menu. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SEASONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos,

Ocean City 410-524-1000 / www.carouselhotel.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week. Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast from 7-11 a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Dinner served from 4-9 p.m., featuring a wide variety of entrees, seafood, ribs, steaks, pasta and prime rib. Join us for family theme night dinners. ■ SHENANIGAN’S IRISH PUB, Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, in the Shoreham Hotel, Ocean City 410289-7181 / www.ocshenanigans.com / $-$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Oceanfront dining. Enjoy great food and delicious libations while enjoying the boardwalks sights and sounds. Irish music or dueling pianos top off the evening. ■ SHRIMP BOAT, 9924 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City 410-213-0448 / shrimpboatoc.com / $- $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / Steamed crabs and shrimp. Full menu featuring homemade soups, salads, seafood appetizers, fish and shrimp tacos, crab cakes, sandwiches, seafood dinner entrees, burgers and wings. Fresh seafood market with daily shrimp specials. ■ SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full Bar / Family friendly. Open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.; Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. Locally sourced, freshly prepared. Award-winning brick oven pizza, steaks, seafood, chicken and veal selections. Daily lunch, happy hour and dinner specials. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$-$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Enjoy lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare in the Skye, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Amazing views of Ocean City, the ocean and bay with spectacular sunsets overlooking Sunset Island. Celebrate happy hour 7 days a week, 3 - 6 p.m. with great food and drink specials including $1 oysters and $15 1 1/4 pound whole lobsters. Live entertainment Fridays & Saturdays, 4-8 p.m. with additional days in season. Entertainment schedule online. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends. ■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual Waterfront - The Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht Club in an all new gorgeous bayfront setting, specializing in coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Inside and outside dining areas. Open-air bar and live entertainment. Check Web site for special events. Open everyday. ■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MCAE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Huge menu; something for everyone. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. The best happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ TOKYO SEAFOOD BUFFET, 131st Street (formerly JR’S North), Ocean City 410-390-5939 / $$ / V-MCAE/ No reservations required / Full bar/ OC’s largest seafood, all-you-can-eat buffet featuring soups, raw sushi and sashimi, steamed and baked seafood along with classic Chinese entrees and many classic desserts and fruits. Open 7 days a week. ■ TWININGS LOBSTER SHANTY, Rt. 54, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-436-2305 / www.twiningsshanty.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations suggested / Children's menu / Full bar / A funky little place at the edge of town. Features classic New England fare, with lobsters, steaks and burgers. Open for lunch and dinner. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round. An elegant oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily 7:30am to 9:00pm (Fri & Sat to 10pm). Also featuring Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / VMC-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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Wor-Wic top college choice for SDHS grads Continued from Page 63 percent) will go into the workforce and 15 (5 percent) are heading to the military. The top choice college for Decatur graduates was Wor-Wic, with 94 enrolling this year and another 33 will stay close to study at Salisbury University. Other popular choices include Towson University, University of See TAYLOR Page 66

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Taylor: Learn from failures and always keep persevering Continued from Page 65 Maryland College Park and University of Maryland Eastern Shore who will each welcome 10 or more Decatur graduates in the fall. The class of 2015 received more than $9.3 million in scholarships and grants with $3.7 million in tuition aid. “Commencement is not an ending, it’s a beginning,” said Dr. Jerry Wilson, superintendent of Worcester County schools. “A whole new, exciting phase is about to begin… set the bar high…” He reminded the graduates of Dr. Steve Maraboli’s quote, “To embark on the journey toward your goals and dreams requires bravery. To remain on that path requires courage. The bridge that merges the two is commitment.” Class of 2015 graduates were given

the opportunity to choose their own commencement speaker and they decided on Louis Taylor, chief operating officer for Worcester County Public Schools, a 1978 graduate and principal of Stephen Decatur High School for 17 years. He told the graduates they will find out who they are and what they want to be during challenging periods. “Understand life is not what you are given, but what you aim to achieve when you refuse to give up,” Taylor said. “Obstacles and loss will act as motivation. Learn from failures and always keep persevering.” Stephen Decatur Principal Thomas Zimmer may have said it best, “They have left our mark on us... it’s time for them to leave their mark on the world.”

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(Left) Class President Tripp Ortega delivers a farewell address advising his fellow classmates to dream big and never give up during Stephen Decatur’s commencement ceremony at the convention center on 40th Street last Wednesday. (Right) Louis Taylor, chief operating officer for Worcester County Public Schools, Class of 1978 graduate and former principal of Stephen Decatur High School for 17 years, was chosen by the graduating class to give an address, which he focused on the importance of perseverance.

RAVENS PARADE Ravens fans from across the country gathered in the resort this past weekend for the annual Council of Baltimore Ravens Roosts convention, which included parties and conferences at several hotels as well as a parade on Baltimore Avenue between 19th and 26th Streets on Saturday morning. Guests of honor included Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan, above, waving to the crowd, Ravens' wide receiver Steve Smith Sr., below, and former running back Jamal Lewis, right, as well as many floats from individual Ravens Roost chapters. ZACK HOOPES/OCEAN CITY TODAY

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COMMUNITY/SCHOOLS STRAIGHT AS Stephen Decatur High School seniors who earned straight As for 15 consecutive semesters were recognized and greeted with a standing ovation during the annual WeXL Banquet at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street, May 6. Seniors honored were Molly Wooten, Brandon Wooten, Sara Nickoles, Megan Mitchell, Cailey Mitchell, Kailey Mihavetz, Brianna Lueders, Jenna Leitgeb, Ian Hammer, Gabrielle Evans, Allison Beck and Edward Aul. They earned more than 700 As collectively while students at SDHS.

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DONATION Twenty years ago Reverend David Herr formed the Interfaith Caregivers, providing volunteer transportation to medical appointments for people age 21 and older. Reverend Herr is a longtime member of Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City, which has provided some of the needed funding for Interfaith Caregivers during those 20 years. Pictured with Herr is Kiwanis Club President Carolyn Dryzga as she presented the last Kiwanis donation of $500 to him. Interfaith Caregivers will be closing this year.

NURSERY RHYME DAY Grace Mitchell’s Pre-K class recently enjoyed Nursery Rhyme Day at Ocean City Elementary School. Parents were invited to the classroom to listen to the students rehearse nursery rhymes. The children were asked to dress up like the character in their nursery rhyme. Pictured is Brantley McKenna as Humpty Dumpty.

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First graders at Ocean City Elementary School enjoy the hands-on learning activities of the 4H Farm Experiences from the University of Maryland Extension Services. Students participated in learning stations including Milking Cows, Wiggly Worms at Work, Hatching Chicks, Making Butter and Goats. Pictured are Renata Lovitt and Kobe Bouzaglo from Wendy Macrides’ class.

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

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, noon to 6 p.m. Sterling silver and 14K, classic, contemporary and handmade jewelry, custom faceted gem stones, carved stones, mineral specimens, fossils, crystals, lapidary supplies and beads of all types. Admission costs are $5 for adults and free to children 16 and younger and military with ID. Info: www.treasuresoftheearth.com, jane@treasuresoftheearth.com or 804-642-2011.

RACE — Berlin Information Center, 14 S. Main St., 3-7 p.m. Opportunity for the public to receive free information and screenings including blood pressure, carotid, bone density, women’s health, diabetes and more. Also, integrative health providers available at the Worcester County Youth and Family Counseling Services, 124 N. Main St., Berlin. Topics include massage, gluten free eating, acupuncture and reflexology. The High Heel Race, benefiting Women Supporting Women, will begin at 5:30. Register: WomenSupportingWomen.org, 410-2131177 or 410-548-7880. Info: 410-6419268 or ddenton@atlanticgeneral.org.

19TH ANNUAL MAKO MANIA TOURNAMENT — Bahia Marina, 2107 Herring

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FRI. June 5 GEM, MINERAL AND JEWELRY SHOW —

Way, Ocean City. Daily weigh-ins from 4-7:00 pm. Info: 410-289-7438, fish@bahiamarina.com or www.bahiamarina.com.

LONGBOARD TEAM CHALLENGE — Ocean

City beach between 36th and 38th streets (Castle in the Sand). Sixteen teams of five compete on longboards. Give-aways and kids’ activities on the beach. Info: 800-OC-OCEAN.

‘PLAY IT SAFE’ TENNIS — OC Tennis Cen-

ter, 61st Street, bayside. Sign ups at 1 p.m. Free, alcohol- and drug-free event for 2015 high school graduates I.D. may be required at registration. Info: Al “Hondo” Handy, 410-250-0125. Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. Info: 410-524-7994.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO —

BERLIN HEALTH FAIR — Berlin Visitor’s

Center, 14 S. Main St., Berlin, 3-7 p.m. Free information and screenings including bood pressure, carotid, bone density, women’s health and diabetes. Also Integrative Health providers including massage, reflexology, essential oils, gluten free eating, acupuncture and more, held at the Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Center, 124 N. Main St., Berlin. High Heel race at 5:30 p.m. Ocean Pines Yacht Club, Ballroom, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road. Buffet and dinner and dessert begins at 5:30 p.m., performance at 7 p.m. Featuring the Pointe Dance Theatre. Open to the public. Tickets cost $30 for adults and $20 for children 11 and younger. Tickets: Shelly Olafsson, 209-277-0001.

‘ANNIE’ PERFORMANCE AND DINNER —

COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR AND HIGH HEEL

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sterling silver and 14K, classic, contemporary and handmade jewelry, custom faceted gem stones, carved stones, mineral specimens, fossils, crystals, lapidary supplies and beads of all types. Admission costs are $5 for adults and free to children 16 and younger and military with ID. Info: www.treasuresoftheearth.com, jane@treasuresoftheearth.com or 804-642-2011.

GEM, MINERAL AND JEWELRY SHOW —

19TH ANNUAL MAKO MANIA TOURNAMENT — Bahia Marina, 2107 Herring

Way, Ocean City. Daily weigh-ins from 4-7:00 pm. Info: 410-289-7438, fish@bahiamarina.com or www.bahiamarina.com.

LONGBOARD TEAM CHALLENGE — Ocean City beach between 36th and 38th streets (Castle in the Sand). Sixteen teams of five compete on longboards. Give-aways and kids’ activities on the beach. Info: 800-OC-OCEAN. COMMUNITY YARD SALE — The Parke at

Ocean Pines, 7 a.m. to noon. Clothes, lamps, artwork, household items, electronics, furniture and more. Maps will be available at the main entrance fo the Parke located at Central Parke West and Chatham, streets off of Ocean Parkway at the south gate of Ocean Pines. Info: 410-208-4994.

BINGO — Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m. Cash, prizes, food and 50/50 raffles. Bingo package cost is $25. Proceeds benefit Worcester County G.O.L.D. Tickets purchased at the door or by calling Mary Burgess, 443-880-3740. OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET — Bethany

United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, soups and baked goods. Table rental: 410-629-0926.

FIRST SATURDAY COMMUNITY YARD SALE — Montego Bay Residential Community,

8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Turn bayside at 130th Street, Ocean City. Look for bargains at some of the 1,523 homes. Info: 410-2503080.

‘ANNIE’ PERFORMANCE — Most Blessed

Sacrament Catholic School, 11242 Racetrack Road in Ocean Pines, 7 p.m. Featuring the Pointe Dance Theatre. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for children 11 and younger. Tickets: Shelly Olafsson, 209-277-0001.

GOSPEL DAY JAMBOREE — Furnace

Town, 3816 Old Furnace Road, Snow Hill, 1 p.m. Featuring uplifting gospel from God’s Country Crossroads, Brittany Lewis and Triple Praise. Also, Furnace Town artisans will be on site and The Paul Leifer Nature Trail is open. Light refreshments available. Take your lawn chairs. Cost is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $4 for children and free to Furnace Town members.

CORNHOLE BENEFIT — Millville Fire Hall, 35554 Atlantic Ave., Millville, Del. Registration at 11 a.m., opening ceremonies at 11:45 a.m., play at noon. The 6th annual Beta Sigma Phi Cornhole Tournament will benefit the Russell White Scholarship Foundation. Cost is $50 per team, which includes a T-shirt for each player. Pre-register: Sarah, 302-3637311. Cash prizes, door prizes, a silent auction, 50/50 drawing and refreshments sold by Charlie K’s BBQ with BYOB. MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR ALBERT BERGER — Ocean City convention center, 4001

Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. Mr. Berger was the Most Senior Lion in the Ocean City Lions Club.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST — Ocean City Mu-

nicipal Airport, Terminal Building, 9 a.m. to noon, through April 25. Serving pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, etc., and coffee. Suggested donation is $7. Proceeds support the Huey Veteran’s Memorial Display. Info: Airport Ops, 410-213-2471 or Coleman Bunting, 410-726-7207.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST — VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., bayside in Ocean City, 8-11 a.m. A $5 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices. Info: 410524-8196.

FARMERS MARKET — White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. Info: 410641-7717, Ext. 3006. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WAREHOUSE

OPEN — Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County Warehouse, 7033 Worcester Highway, Newark, 8 a.m. to noon. Currently accepting donations in the form of gently used furniture, appliances and building supplies. Info: 410208-4440.

SUN. June 7 Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sterling silver and 14K, classic, contemporary and handmade jewelry, custom faceted gem stones, carved stones, mineral specimens, fossils, crystals, lapidary supplies and beads of all types. Admission costs are $5 for adults and free to children 16 and younger and military with ID. Info: www.treasuresoftheearth.com, jane@treasuresoftheearth.com or 804-642-2011.

GEM, MINERAL AND JEWELRY SHOW —

19TH ANNUAL MAKO MANIA TOURNAMENT — Bahia Marina, 2107 Herring

Way, Ocean City. Daily weigh-ins from 4-7:00 pm. Info: 410-289-7438, fish@bahiamarina.com or www.bahiamarina.com.

OC BEACH LIGHTS — Ocean City beach at

N. Division Street, 9:30 p.m., 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. A five-story tall inflatable sphere featuring a visual laser, lighting, special effects, video and audio production. Each 8-minute show also features fireworks effects. Free event. Info: 800626-2326 or www.ocbeachlights.com.

‘PLAY IT SAFE’ KARAOKE — Ocean City beach at Third Street, 6-8 p.m. Free, alcohol- and drug-free event for 2015 high school graduates. I.D. may be required at registration. Info: Al “Hondo” Handy, 410-250-0125. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS #169 — At-

lantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Group is a 12-step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. No initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 weekly. Info: Bett, 410-202-9078.

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

FRIED CHICKEN CARRYOUT — Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department, 10709 Bishopville Road, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $7 for a half chicken or $11 for a full chicken. Bake table, sodas and rolls

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‘ANNIE’ PERFORMANCE — Most Blessed

Sacrament Catholic School, 11242 Racetrack Road in Ocean Pines, 1 p.m. Featuring the Pointe Dance Theatre. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for children 11 and younger. Tickets: Shelly Olafsson, 209-277-0001. Front lawn of Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, 8:30 a.m., Sundays, through Sept. 27. Take a lawn chair or blanket. Held indoors during inclement weather. Info: 410-641-2186 or Bethany21811@gmail.com.

OUTDOOR CASUAL WORSHIP SERVICE —

PANCAKE BREAKFAST — Ocean City Mu-

nicipal Airport, Terminal Building, 9 a.m. to noon, through April 26. Serving pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, etc., and coffee. Suggested donation is $7. Proceeds support the Huey Veteran’s Memorial Display. Info: Airport Ops, 410-213-2471 or Coleman Bunting, 410-726-7207.

SUNDAY NIGHT SERENITY AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Woodlands in

Ocean Pines, Independent Living Apartment Building, 1135 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 7:30 p.m.

MON. June 8 Berlin group No. 169, Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING —

FRIENDS OF THE OCEAN PINES LIBRARY MEETING — Ocean Pines library, 11107

Cathell Road. Refreshments available at 9:30 a.m., speaker at 10 a.m., followed by a brief business meeting. Speaker will be Tony Russo, author of “Eastern Shore Beer: The Heady History of Chesapeake Brewing.” The public is welcome. At 11:30 a.m. there will be a planning meeting for the annual book sale. Info: 410524-1818 or www.worcesterlibrary.org.

HISTORIC MUSEUM OPEN — Historic St.

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

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Chorus,

Sweet Adeline’s, meets each Monday from 7-9 p.m., at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. Info: 410641-6876.

TUES. June 9 Ocean City beach at Third Street. Signups at 4:30 p.m., games at 6 p.m. Free, alcohol- and drug-free event for 2015

‘PLAY IT SAFE’ BEACH VOLLEYBALL —

high school graduates I.D. may be required at registration. Info: Al “Hondo” Handy, 410-250-0125. Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City, every Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. Steamed crabs and shrimp, crab soup, hot dogs, pizza, corn on the cob, and French fries. Reserve crabs and shrimp: 410-524-7994.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CRAB NIGHT —

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP — At-

lantic Health Center, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, every Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. Support group for families helping other families who live with mental health challenges. Info: 443-229-2744 or namimdls@gmail.com.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean

Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30-4 p.m. Helping individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their families. Discussion, speakers, exercise, medication updates and more. No reservation, no fee. Info: www.DelmarvaParkinsonsAlliance.org or Ron and Mary Leidner, 410-208-0525.

STEPPING ON FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP — Pocomoke Senior Center, 400

Walnut St., #B, Pocomoke City, noon to 2 p.m. A well-researched falls prevention program for seniors. The workshop is free and meets for two hours a week for seven weeks, June 2-July 14. Info: 410-957-0391. Berlin group 331, Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5:30-7 p.m. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Info: jeanduck47@gmail.com.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING -

ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE - WOC

Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, 5 p.m. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. Info: dillon128@aol.com.

WED. June 10

MOVIE ON THE BEACH — Carousel Resort

Hotel and Condominiums, 118th Street and oceanfront in Ocean City, 8:30 p.m. Free movie on the beach featuring “Big Hero 6.” Take a beach chair or blanket. Info: 800-626-2326. Northside Park, 200 125th St. in Ocean City. Sign-ups at 6 p.m., games at 7 p.m. Free, alcohol- and drug-free event for 2015 high school graduates. I.D. may be required at registration. Info: Al “Hondo” Handy, 410-250-0125.

‘PLAY IT SAFE’ 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL —

Wor-Wic Community College, Room 109 of the Allied Health Building, Salisbury, 6-8 p.m. Students interested in the new physical therapist assistant (PTA) program are required to attend one of these meetings. Reserve a seat: sennis@wor-

PTA PROSPECTIVE STUDENT MEETING —

wic.edu or 410-572-8740.

RETIRED NURSES OF OCEAN PINES PICNIC — White Horse Park Pavilion, 239

Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Reservations required: Gale Alford, 410-208-1590 or galebillalford@aol.com.

BINGO — Every Wednesday at Ocean

City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street and Sinepuxent Avenue, rear of the Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Food is available. Open to the public. No one allowed in the hall under 18 years of age during bingo. Info: 410-250-2645.

DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB — Meets every Wednesday at Peaky’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located in the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Beginner and intermediate lessons, 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by dancing 6:30-9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and Carolina beach music. All are welcome. Info: 302200-DANCE (3262). KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY — Meets every

Wednesday at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. Info: 410-641-7330.

reservations is June 4. Tickets for tour only cost $10, for tour and luncheon, $30. Reservations: 301-385-0839.

OC AARP CHAPTER 1917 GENERAL MEETING — Ocean City Senior Center, 41st

Street, bayside, 9:30 a.m. Featured speakers will be Del. Carozza and Sen. Mathias. Information on upcoming trips and events. Info: www.AARP1917.org.

BEACH SINGLES — Every Thursday,

Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour at Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 4-7 p.m. Info: Arlene, 302-4369577; Kate, 410-524-0649.

BINGO — American Legion Post 166,

2308 Philadelphia Ave., in Ocean City, every Thursday, year round. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Food available. Open to the public. Info: 410289-3166.

CHAIR AEROBICS — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Community Life Center, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 1-2 p.m. Free will offering appreciated. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Senior Adult Ministry. Info: 410-524-7474.

ONGOING EVENTS

BOOKS BY THE BAG SALE — Ocean City li-

munity Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7:30 p.m.

brary, 10003 Coastal Highway, during regular library hours through Labor Day. Gently used books for $5 a bag. Info: 410-524-1818.

OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING — Captain’s Table Restaurant in the

‘EVEREST…CONQUERING CHALLENGES WITH GOD’S MIGHTY POWER!’ — St. An-

BAYSIDE BEGINNINGS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Ocean Pines Com-

Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, 6 p.m. Info: 410-641-1700 or kbates@taylorbank.com.

ON YOUR OWN, BUT NOT ALONE - WOC

Fitness, 12319 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, noon. Weight loss support group with discussions about nutrition, exercise, health and weight loss. Cost is $5 per meeting. Info: dillon128@aol.com.

THURS. June 11

‘PLAY IT SAFE’ DODGEBALL — Northside Park, 200 125th St. in Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Free, alcohol- and drug-free event for 2015 high school graduates I.D. may be required at registration. Info: Al “Hondo” Handy, 410-250-0125.

CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP — Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 7-8 p.m. Support and information for those affected by Celiac Disease. Info: Betty Bellarin, 410-603-0210. — The tour of nine Ocean Pines gardens will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road. Luncheon will be held at the yacht club at 12:30 p.m. Featuring local artists as well as local garden vendors. Deadline for luncheon

ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR AND LUNCHEON

drew Catholic Church, 14401 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, 8:30-11:30 a.m., June 22-26. Participate in team building games, Bible songs, science experiments and tasty treats. Cost is $40 per child with a $65 maximum for a family. Register: 410-250-0300 and at St. Luke and St. Andrew.

100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DINNER — Clarion Resort Fontainebleau

Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, June 19, 6-9 p.m. Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the formation of U.S. Coast Guard. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan will be the master of ceremonies and Master Chief Steven W. Cantrell, Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard will be the guest speaker. Cost is $42. Deadline is June 12. Info: sandy@ocmuseum.org. Hosted by the Ocean City Museum Society.

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

HELP WANTED

Five Guys Burgers

HELP WANTED

Ocean City, MD

Now Hiring Y/R & P/T for

All Positions

Apply Within: 64th Street location

Retail Associates!

Two Associates needed to work on an as-needed basis to support our busy Coastal Hospice Thrift Shop in Berlin. Assist with processing clothes, working register, managing displays, etc. One position in our warehouse to assist with managing stored inventory. Apply by visiting our website.

EEO www.coastalhospice.org Joint Commission Accredited

NOW HIRING!!

West OC Cashier position starting at $9/hr. Apply online at: delmarvadd.com

221 Wicomico Street Ocean City, Maryland High Volume Waterfront Restaurant & Dockside Bar

NOW OPEN!!! Hiring All

Kitchen Positions, Cocktail Servers and Counter Attendants.

Apply in Person MON thru FRI, 10AM-2PM or Call 410-289-0500 to arrange interview.

Touch of Italy is seeking experienced year round people for our locations in Delaware and Maryland:

• Experienced Chef • Experienced Assistant Mgr/Banquet Mgr for year round employment • Line Cooks, experienced, full or part time • Pizza Maker/Deli, experienced preferred, full or part time • Breakfast Server

Apply at Jobs@TouchOfItaly.com or call us at 410-213-5230

Leave message and tell us what position you are applying for and someone will call you back asap (an equal opportunity employer)

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

HELP WANTED

Phillips Crab House Sous Chef-FT, Seasonal. Required 3 years kitchen experience. 40 hours a week. Must be available to work days, nights and weekends. Please call 410-289-6821, Ext. 2123 to schedule an interview.

Tokyo Seafood Buffet Now Hiring For All Positions Apply in person. 131st Street, OC 410-390-5939

HELP WANTED

Maintenance Person FT/PT, YR. Dependable, good pay. Applicants should have good skils/vehicle. Contact fred@paradiseoc.com or 410-250-1111.

Papa John’s is Hiring All Positions for Bethany and Ocean City areas. Earn between $8 and $25 hourly. Apply today: 302-541-8081.

Help Wanted

Pino’s Pizza

Trim and Punch Out Carpenter Must have transportation, a valid driver’s license and tools. Beachwood Inc., 11632 Worcester Highway, Showell, MD 21862 10am-4pm, M-F

J-1 kids welcome immediately, especially if you are staying till at least Sept. 12th. Limited positions offered so show up fast at 81st Street to fill out application anytime after 5pm and I will talk with you personally. Need cashiers, cooks, expeditors and drivers. Shifts are 10:30am till 5pm, 4:30pm til 10pm and 10pm till 5am. Message me on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ JimmyHofman.

Vantage Resort Realty is looking for conscientious, detail-oriented Property Inspectors to inspect properties we manage after every check-out to ensure properties are in proper condition. Saturdays only. Ideal for teachers! Please apply at: www.RecruitingVTG@planwithtan.com or call 800.223.0088 x.2167

99 Hollywood Street, Bethany Beach DE

Now Hiring

Housekeeping Room Attendants - $10 per hour, Bellmen/Valet & Front Desk Agent Good Work Ethic, Experience, Outgoing, and Friendly, a MUST. Excellent Pay & Benefits for YR Associates.

EOE M/F/D/V

$$ Earn Extra $$ - Delivering Phonebooks in Worcester County. Need to be available daily. Must have own transportation & insurance. Call 410-289-2145.

14th Street & The Boardwalk Ocean City, Maryland

Now Hiring for Seasonal Positions

PM Housekeeper Room Attendants Housekeeping Supervisor

Good Work Ethic, Experience, Outgoing and Friendly a MUST. Applications Accepted in Person from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday and online at realhospitalitygroup.com

HELP WANTED

Security Guards FT & PT Clean criminal record, drug testing, mandatory. Military & police experience A+ but not req’d. Absolute Investigative, Est. 1988. Call toll-free 1-866-828-6460.

MODEL CASTING

for South Moon Under

Female applicants must be 5'8" or taller and fit a size 2 dress and size 25 jean. Male applicants must be 6' or taller and fit a size 32"-34" pant.

All applicants must be of legal working age. Work permits required for anyone under the age of 18. Email your name, contact info, age, height and sizes with a head shot and full length shot to: models@southmoonunder.com. We will contact you if you fit the criteria.

Thank you for your interest.

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

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

Employment Opportunities:

Year Round, Full/Part Time: Secretary, Bartender, Room Inspector, Banquet Server, Maintenance, HVAC Mechanic, Banquet Housestaff Seasonal: Bartender, Security Guards, Expeditor, Front Desk, Grill Cook, Banquet Housestaff, Overnight Cleaner

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

Come Join Our Winning Team!

Now accepting applications for seasonal positions!

CONVENTION CATERING & SALES ASSISTANT

Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Human Resources 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Fax: 410-723-9109 lwatson@clarionoc.com

AA East Coast Towing now hiring professional tow truck drivers. Please contact Michael, 443-373-1319.

Applications Accepted Online at realhospitalitygroup.com

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

Full-Time Position Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel is seeking, a year round full time Catering & Convention Services Assistant; with direct reporting to our Director of Sales & Marketing. Must have hotel sales, catering or convention services experience. Ability to sell and up sell, supervise and oversee events (nights, weekends, holidays). Applicant must be detail oriented and computer literate - Delphi experience a plus. Excellent benefits, working conditions and salary (commensurate with experience). Qualified applicants only, forward resume with salary requirements to:

HELP WANTED

Contact Kelley Bjorkland at 410-524-1203 or kelley.bjorkland@cbmove.com or visit www.careerscb.com

Patio Bar & Grill Manager AM & PM Line Cooks PM Maintenance Front Desk Reservations Night Audit Bellmen Room Attendants Housemen Security

Looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check. Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE

Now you can order your classifieds online

JUNE 5, 2015

HELP WANTED

Licensed Rental Agent Must have excellent customer service habits, good customer skills and an ability to multitask. Call Dave at Condo Realty Inc., 410-7261197.

Parts Person - Taylor Marine Center Looking for enthusiastic Parts/Accessories/Service Person. Must have computer exp. & people skills. Full-time position with benefits. Call Skip, 410-213-1391.

HELP WANTED

Phillips Crab House Housekeeping-FT, Seasonal. Must be available mornings, afternoon and weekends. Please call 410-289-6821 to schedule an interview. Drivers: Need a Change? More hometime this Summer? 60K+ Per Year. Full Benefit Package + Bonuses. CDL-A 1 Yr. Exp. 855-4540392

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

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

Year Round Positions General Maintenance HVAC Certified Tech Housekeeping Floor Supervisor Cooks Server

Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com

PARK MAINTENANCE Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks is seeking a PT Park Maintenance Person. Position is 4 days per week at $9 per hour. Duties include but are not limited to mowing, cleaning trails, weed whacking, trash removal, Cleaning/Maintenance of Community Center and Offices, and meeting/event set up and break down. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license, be able to speak, read and understand English, must be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs. and be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Interested applicants may apply to the Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks Department at 239 Ocean Parkway, Berlin, MD 21811 or info@oceanpines.org. For more information, please call 410-641-7052.

Now Accepting Applications for

Cooks & Delivery Drivers Come in for Interview on Wednesday @ 11:00 am 5601 Coastal Hwy. (Bayside)

Accepting Applications for the following positions:

Shuttle Drivers $11 per hour – Must have current DOT certificate Evenings and weekends. Must provide a copy of Driving record with application. Seasonal positions ends Labor Day Monday.

Clubhouse store clerk $8.90 per hour – Cash handling exp preferred, able to work 3pm10:30pm and weekends. Lifeguards: Full or Part Time – Must be certified flexible hours weekends required. 12806 Ocean Gateway or email hbrunning@fskfamily.com No phone calls please.

Ocean City Today

HELP WANTED

Home Cleaning-Help Needed. For Ocean City, Rehoboth, Selbyville and surrounding areas. Se habla espanol. Call 203-733-1376. PGN Crabhouse 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Help Wanted. Waitstaff & Kitchen Help. Apply within after 11:00am. Licensed Physical Therapist Local Healthcare Agency has immediate FT opening in West Ocean City OutPatient clinic. Great work environment. Competitive salary & excellent benefits. Interested candidates should fax resume to 302-947-9692 or email krickards@dynamicpt.com

RN’s

Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking RN’s for the area’s only CMS Five Star Rated Skilled Nursing Facility. Looking for Full-Time, PartTime and PRN RN’s for all shifts. Vent experience a plus. Will consider new graduates. Interested applicants can apply in person or online at https://midatlanticcareers.silkroad.com/. We are located at 9715 Healthway Drive in Berlin, Maryland. www.baysideoc.com www.oceancitytoday.net

Make 2015 the year of “Beauty” for you and others!

Work F/T or P/T, set your own hours, and make up to 50% commission. To become a Representative or to order product email snowhillavon@ comcast.net Like me on Facebook & for more beauty tips go to christinesbeautyshop

GET IT RENTED HERE! Advertise Your Summer Rentals 410-723-6397 www.oceancitytoday.net www.baysideoc.com

HELP WANTED

Somerset Jewelers - Salesperson, P/T, F/T. Both locations, all shifts. Weekends. Apply 412 South Boardwalk Exp. Cleaners for OC & Berlin Areas. Good pay! Must be honest & reliable and have transportation & supplies. Call 443-513-4024. King’s Arms (20th Street & Baltimore Ave.) is now hiring Housekeeping Staff for the season. Starting rate $8.50/hr. 410-289-6257

RENTALS RENTALS

SUMMER RENTAL

$250/week Sleeps 4, Internet Rambler Motel 9942 Elm Street Right behind Starbucks Manager on site or call 443-614-4007

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RENTALS

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YR 2BR/1BA Condo w/Pool, DW & W/D. $800/mo. + utils. + sec. deposit. For more information 443-880-5727. 3BR/1BA - Outside shower, canal lot, walking distance to Harpoon Hanna’s. $8000 for summer. Call for 1 yr. lease details. 302-598-9295

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JOSEPH E. MOORE CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY ASSIGNEES WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, L.L.P. 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842

ASSIGNEES’ SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 108 EAST MARTIN STREET, SNOW HILL, MD 21863 Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a certain First Mortgage from Thelma I. Hudson (deceased), dated October 16, 2006, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber S.V.H. No. 4801, folio 618, et seq., the Assignees having been appointed by instrument duly recorded among the Land Records, for purposes of foreclosure, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the party secured thereby, the undersigned Assignees will sell the following described property at public auction, to be held at: THE FRONT DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY 1 WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 ON FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2015 AT 10:00 A.M. ALL that lot or parcel of land lying and being situate in the Second Tax District of Worcester County, State of Maryland, on the easterly side of East Martin Street, in the Town of Snow Hill, which is designated as No. 108 East Martin Street, a more particular description of which may be found in a deed from William Mills and Elizabeth T. Mills, his wife, to Littleton R. Purnell and Richard T. Waters, dated September 5, 1864, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber G.H.R. No. 1, folio 351; and being the same lot or parcel of land as described in a deed from Littleton R. Purnell, Richard T. Waters and Hester A. Waters, his wife, to one Samuel Williams or Sturgis, dated June 26, 1865, and recorded among the said Land Records in Liber G.H.R. No. 1, folio 628, and BEING ALL AND THE SAME property which was conveyed unto Alonzo Parker and Thelma Hudson, as joint tenants by deed from Alonzo Parker, dated May 4, 1995, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, in Liber R.H.O. No. 2159, folio 102, et seq., both the said Alonzo Parker and Thelma I. Hudson having previously departed this life. THE Property is located at 108 East Martin Street, Snow Hill,

Maryland 21863, contains approximately 20,475 square feet of land, and is improved by a residence containing approximately 1,232 square feet. Reference to the site is made for a more complete description. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) will be required of the purchaser in the form of cash, certified or cashier’s check at the time and place of sale, or other form of security, at the sole discretion of the Assignees; the balance to be secured to the satisfaction of the Assignees and represented by a Promissory Note, conditioned upon the conveyance of good and marketable title. The balance in cash will be due at settlement which shall be within ten (10) days after final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court of Worcester County unless said period is extended by the Assignees, their successors or assigns for good cause shown, time being of the essence. Interest at the rate of seven percent (7%) per annum shall be paid on unpaid purchase money from date of sale to date of settlement. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. Time is of the essence for the Purchaser. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, liens, restrictions, and agreements of record affecting same, if any. Taxes, water charges, sanitary commission charges, assessments and liens or encumbrances for sewer, water, drainage, or other public improvements completed or commenced on or prior to the date of sale or subsequent thereto, if any, are to be adjusted and apportioned as of the date of sale and are to be assumed and paid thereafter by purchaser, whether assessments have been levied or not as of date of settlement. If applicable, the property is sold subject to the imposition of the Agricultural Transfer Tax set forth in the Maryland Code and which shall be Purchaser’s sole responsibility. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, document preparation and title insurance shall be borne by the purchaser. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price following ratification of the sale, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. If the Assignees are unable to convey good and marketable title to the property, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Assignees. The improvements are being sold in an “AS IS” condition, with no warranties expressed or implied, with Purchaser responsible for any and all housing or zoning code violations. The risk of loss passes at date of sale. The Assignees reserve the right to reject any and all bids in their sole discretion. For information, please contact the undersigned at (410) 289-3553. Joseph E. Moore Christopher T. Woodley Assignees

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SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 322 SUNSET DRIVE UNIT 2 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 CASE NUMBER 23-C-15-000237 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Michael P. Nader, recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 5262, folio 326, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863 on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 5262, folio 326, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 3623, folio 106. The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property. The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title. TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $13,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within ten (10) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 4.62500% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and as-

sessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. Defaulting purchaser also agrees to pay the Substituted Trustees’ attorney a fee of $250.00 in connection with the filing of a motion to resell. In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit. Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-6/4/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 800 LAUREL ST. POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated March 30, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4907, Folio 171 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $87,800.00 and an original interest rate of 4.12% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JUNE 16, 2015 AT 3:30 PM

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PUBLIC NOTICES ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $10,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser. All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the

Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is the return of the deposit without interest. PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-5/28/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 9903 QUAIL RUN LA. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Angela Mary Gould and Roger Joseph O’Boyle, dated November 4, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4302, folio 159 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JUNE 15, 2015 AT 2:15 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $26,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5.5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of inter-

est 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 #2009-03723) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-5/28/3t _________________________________ Alba Law Group, P.A. 11350 McCormick Road Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600

SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS NO. 42 OCEAN PARKWAY BERLIN, MD 21811 CASE NUMBER 23-C-14-001324 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Arthur E. Ford, II, recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4734, folio 620, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta as Substituted Trustees, the Substituted Trustees will offer for sale at public auction, at the Courthouse Door, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863 on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 11:00 AM: All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon situate in Worcester County, State of Maryland, as described in the Deed of Trust recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Liber 4734, folio 620, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4275, folio 353. The improvements thereon consist of a dwelling.

The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, subject to any existing building violations, restrictions and agreements of record. The purchaser assumes all risks of loss for the property as of the date of sale. Neither the Substituted Trustees nor their respective agents, successors or assigns make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied with respect to the property. The Substituted Trustees shall convey insurable title. TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit in a form acceptable to the Substituted Trustee in the amount of $25,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within ten (10) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 7.87500% per annum on the unpaid portion of the purchase price from the date of sale to date of settlement. Real property taxes and assessments shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Ground rent, water and/or sewer charges public or private, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps and transfer taxes shall be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall have the responsibility of obtaining possession of the property. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. If the purchaser defaults, the entire deposit is forfeited. The Substituted Trustees shall resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees, all other charges due, and incidental and consequential damages. Defaulting purchaser also agrees to pay the Substituted Trustees’ attorney a fee of $250.00 in connection with the filing of a motion to resell. In the event the Substituted Trustees do not convey title for any reason, purchaser’s sole remedy is return of the deposit. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The Substituted Trustees shall have the right to terminate this contract in the event the Holder or its Servicer has entered into any agreement with, or accepted funds from, the mortgagor. Upon termination of the contract, Purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of the deposit. Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC

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PUBLIC NOTICES (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-5/28/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

FORECLOSURE SALE 12101 ASSAWOMAN DRIVE, #401 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Statement of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to an Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland in Case No. 23-C-15-0056, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in front of the condominium building located at 12101 Assawoman Drive, #401, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, on FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2015 AT 9:00 AM ALL that property lying and being situate in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, designated and distinguished as Unit No. 401 in the "OCEAN BREAK CONDOMINIUM", together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and By-Laws, dated December 18, 2001 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber S.V.H. No. 3202, folio 238, et seq., and pursuant to the condominium plats described in the aforesaid Declaration and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Plat Book S.V.H. No. 173, folio 36, et seq. The property will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, with no warranties or guarantees, and will be sold subject to 1) a Deed of Trust recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Liber No. 4101, folio 496, said Deed of Trust having had an original principal balance of $560,000.00 on April 22, 2004, and 2) a Deed of Trust recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Liber No. 4148, folio 417, said Deed of Trust having had an original principal balance of $463,500.00 on May 24, 2004. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in a cashier=s or bank check, with the balance to be paid in cash at time of settlement. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights

against the defaulting purchaser. The undersigned reserves the right to waive the deposit requirements as to the purchaser representing the interest of the party secured by the Statement of Lien. Real property taxes, wastewater charges, and condominium dues will be adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All costs of conveyancing, including transfer and recordation taxes, shall be paid by the purchaser. The purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property. Purchaser agrees to pay to the Seller an Attorney=s fee of $275.00 for review of any motion which may be filed with the Court to substitute a purchaser herein. In the event the undersigned is unable to convey marketable title, the sale will be null and void and the purchaser=s sole remedy will be the return of the deposit without interest. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-5/21/3t _________________________________ GUY R. AYRES III AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, STE. 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842

NOTICE OF TAX SALE OF PROPERTY IN THE TENTH ELECTION DISTRICT, SUB-DISTRICTS 101-109, WORCESTER COUNTY, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Town of Ocean City, Maryland municipal taxes and assessments under levies of the tax years 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 on the properties hereinafter described being due and in arrears and unpaid; and in order to compel the payment of the same, together with interest thereon, Attorney and Advertising Fees of $258, and the costs of attending the proceeding, as provided by law, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as the City Manager and Collector of municipal taxes in the Tenth Election District, Worcester County, Ocean City, Maryland as provided by the Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland (Tax-Property Article Section 14-808 et seq. of the Annotated Code of Maryland), the undersigned City Manager and Collector of Taxes, will sell at public auction, at City Hall, 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland, on FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015 AT THE HOUR OF 10:00 A.M. the below described properties: Item 1 10-314836 and 11219149400: Described as Timberloft TH Condominium, Unit 3 P 1, Assessed to Sarah Abdulla, Assessed Value $230,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,574.27. Item 2 10-026814 and 57317-1078: Described as W/S Philadelphia Ave., bet. S. 1st & Division Streets, Assessed to AWS 450 Limited Part-

nership, Assessed Value $4,919.967, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $8,922.35 Item 3 10-247489 and 10816138198: Described as Sonesta Condominium, Unit 101, Assessed to Sorin C. Bogdan & Nicoleta Toader, Assessed Value $108,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $795.00 Item 4 10-191858 and 6541728710: Described as Montego Bay Mob Hm Pk, Assessed to Renee Lorraine Chase, Assessed Value $171,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $983.62 Item 5 10-183731 and 10028127324: Described as Tiburon Condominium, Unit 10C B1, Assessed to John & Barbara Coleman, Assessed Value $143,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1420.28 Item 6 10-170443 and 3273925272: Described as Sunny Seas Condominium, Apt 5A, Assessed to Dale J. & Lola Dallas, Assessed Value $196,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $969.33 Item 7 10-129974 and 2663718514: Described as Winward Landingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Condominium, Unit 305, Assessed to Dale J. & Lola Dallas, Assessed Value $170,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1249.14 Item 9 10-151120 and 2990921998: Described as Cara Mar Condominium, Unit 100, Assessed to Walter & Barbara A. Demidenko, Assessed Value $156,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $950.81 Item 11 10-361192 and 7471156158: Described as Royal Place Condominium, Unit 4, Assessed to Robert J. Derman, Assessed Value $67,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $784.48 Item 12 10-178487 and 10327726480: Described as PL Caine Woods, Lot 13, BLK 1, SEC 1-C, Assessed to Kurt J. & Teresa A. Blevins Diperna, Assessed Value $144,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $848.23 Item 14 10-248221 and 12962738324: Described as The Fenwick Condominium, Unit 3, Assessed to Federal National Mortgage Assn c/o PNC Mortgage, Assessed Value $138,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,045.22 Item 15 10-221331 and 3651133684: Described as Ocean Princess Condominium, Unit 406, Assessed to Frank & Helen Ferrell, Assessed Value $233,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,002.52 Item 16 10-120640 and 2500516850: Described as Atlantis Condominium, Unit 408, Assessed to John Grimm, Assessed Value $231,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,282.58 Item 17 10-135699 and 9812119372: Described as High Point Condominium, Unit 1C, Assessed to Theodoros Hallas, Assessed Value $329,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,154.51 Item 18 10-134684 and 7801719190: Described as High Point Condominium, Unit 9 P H, Assessed to Antonios & Denise Heper, Assessed Value $304,400, Waste-

water, Interest and Penalties Due $1,240.06 Item 19 10-140498 and 7528920242: Described as Sea Watch Condominium, Unit 205, Assessed to Antonios & Denise Heper, Assessed Value $284,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,148.40 Item 20 10-741823 and 11407168315: Described as Casa Del Mare Condominium, Unit 203, Assessed to Donald & Nancy A. Holmes, Assessed Value $271,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,993.04 Item 21 10-751527 and 11099573205: Described as The Garden Condominium II PH 3, U-LUG-BG3D, Assessed to Matthew Hornung, Assessed Value $279,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,283.65 Item 22 10-123410 and 5662317356: Described as Atlantis Condominium, Unit 1410, Assessed to Scott K. & Saloua Hyman, Assessed Value $226,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,406.53 Item 23 10-169631 and 3262525138: Described as Barefoot Country Condominium, Unit 502, Assessed to Wayne M. Jones c/o Gregory Jones, Assessed Value $198,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $932.48 Item 24 10-319226 and 10689155156: Described as Sunset South Villas Condominium, Unit 202, Assessed to Lawrence J. & Anne M. Karpman, Assessed Value $102,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,154.51 Item 25 10-306620 and 7741548470: Described as Hidden Harbour II Condominium, Unit F-124 P3, Assessed to Kimberly A. Labarre, Assessed Value $138,300, Real Estate Taxes, Interest and Penalties Due $878.63 Item 26 10-221447 and 11252133704: Described as Holly Point Condominium, Unit 2 B B P 1, Assessed to George & Vicky Lane, Assessed Value $162,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,045.39 Item 27 10-302803 and 11150147876: Described as Lighthouse Sq Condominium, Unit 202, Assessed to Matthew T. Laprad, Assessed Value $119,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,252.53 Item 28 10-113032 and 2364915478: Described as 9400 Ocean Hwy Condominium, Unit 1407, Assessed to Stuart M. Lesser, Assessed Value $269,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,151.46 Item 29 10-288452 and 4731945436: Described as Hidden Harbour I Condominium, Unit B 202 P 2, Assessed to Vincent J. & Peggy Lombardi c/o Frederick Knott, Sr., Assessed Value $205,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,244.16 Item 30 10-058678 and 1086656394: Described as Bayshore Condominium, Unit 38, Assessed to Patrick J. & Thomas B. McCarthy, Assessed Value $103,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $741.92 Item 32 10-131421 and 9027718764: Described as Balmoral Cove

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PUBLIC NOTICES III Condominium, Unit A B 1, Assessed to Brian & James Meagher, Sr, Assessed Value $129,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,151.46 Item 33 10-279852 and W10092195: Described as Sunset Tnhse Condominium, Unit C, Assessed to Chris T. Nazarian, Assessed Value $215,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,507.40 Item 34 10-753570 and 11347973693: Described as Belmont Towers RES Condominium, Unit 303 PH 1, Assessed to Richard B. Olenick, Assessed Value $592,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,227.30 Item 36 10-267188 and 9049541716: Described as Jockey Beach Club Condominium, Unit 132 B C P 3, Assessed to Steven R. Overturf, Assessed Value $108,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $878.63 Item 38 10-223563 and 9287334084: Described as Atlantic Breeze Condominium, Unit 503, Assessed to John C. & Gina Persico, Assessed Value $274,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,731.16 Item 39 10-240743 and 8791937070: Described as West Winds Condominium, Unit 502, Assessed to John C. & Gina Persico, Assessed Value $160,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,750.78 Item 40 10-240026 and 9594736938: Described as Marlin Cove Condominium, Unit 902, Assessed to Wayne L. Phillips, Assessed Value $218,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,284.47 Item 41 10-145147 and 2909921086: Described as Fountainhead Tower Condominium, Unit 810, Assessed to Sherril Ann Picco, Assessed Value $328,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,203.21 Item 42 10-284422 and 12361544780: Described as Plaza Condominium, Unit 908, Assessed to Plaza 908 LLC, Assessed Value $408,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,343.42 Item 43 10-425689 and 9908366133: Described as Port Astor at Sunset IS Unit 54N PH 6, Assessed to Irene J. Polun, Assessed Value $481,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,933.66 Item 45 10-079314-73075-9802: Described as Sun Dial Condominium, Unit 16, Assessed to Wendel & Glenda Roberts & WM G. & Kathleen Frazier, Assessed Value $491,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,160.45 Item 46 10-752493 and 11200166425: Described as 29 Canal Side Mews E, Assessed to Paul C. Robinson, Assessed Value $493,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $5,198.62 Item 49 10-275733 and 8596543256: Described as Crab Cove on the Bay Condominium, Unit 107, Assessed to Henry L. & Georgia L. Schroding, Assessed Value $221,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,252.34 Item 50 10-215951 and 11084932732: Described as Bay Haven Condominium, Unit 2, Assessed to

Daniel Smith, Assessed Value $86,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $849.80 Item 51 10-037409 and 1026852808: Described as Decatur House Condominium, Unit 203, Assessed to Mark S. Smith, Assessed Value $176,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,057.39 Item 53 10-252458 and 11880339072: Described as Eagle’s Landing Condominium, Unit 101, Assessed to Tohmai Smith, Assessed Value $108,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,122.18 Item 54 10-155193 and 6434522686: Described as Starfish V Condominium, Unit 203, Assessed to Anthony Jr. & Pamela Soletto, Assessed Value $216,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,127.20 Item 55 10-753058 and 11389573443: Described as Shark Finn II Condominium, Unit 402, Assessed to Vito A. Sperduto, Assessed Value $1,144,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,234.37 Item 57 10-239400 and 10118536826: Described as Le Lisa Condominium, Unit 205, Assessed to Lisa G. Toth, Assessed Value $153,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,045.39 Item 58 10-050308 and 1050215024: Described as Sea Gate Condominium, Unit 403, Assessed to Martin L. & Mary S. Underwood, Assessed Value $225,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $993.76 Item 60 10-309050 and 8216348848: Described as White Marlin Condominium, Unit A 102, Assessed to Stephen J. & Julie L. Vuolo, Assessed Value $267,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,371.12 Item 62 10-232031 and 10167735576: Described as Bali Condominium, Unit 103, Assessed to Gary K. & Margaret A. Wikstrom, Assessed Value $85,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,366.14 Item 63 10-054249 and 931515680: Described as Condesa Condominium, Unit 301, Assessed to Lonnie Wiskman, Assessed Value $128,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,158.81 Item 64 10-250218 and 10633938672: Described as Jockey Beach Club Condominium, Unit 332 B B P 2, Assessed to Daryll & Kristen Woerner, Assessed Value $105,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,053.89 Item 65 10-230136 and 6330935238: Described as Ocean Point No. 2 Condominium, Unit 211, Assessed to Peter Yurcisin, Assessed Value $107,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $865.59 Item 66 10-126363 and 2604517892: Described as Quay Condominium, Unit 2201, Assessed to Clayton W. & Regina L. Ziegler, Assessed Value $226,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,122.18 Item 67 10-767601 and W11449154: Described as Boards Edge Villas Condominium, Unit B, Assessed to 209 South Baltimore Street LLC, Assessed Value

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NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 15-2 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 15-2 (Building Regulations - Electrical Standards) was passed by the County Commissioners on May 19, 2015. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § BR 2-202. (Repeals and reenacts the definitions of the following terms as used in Subtitle II - Electrical Standards of Title 2 - Construction Regulations of the Building Regulations Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland: “Electrical Work” - to clarify that such work includes low voltage wiring systems; “Electrician General” - to provide that such licensees may perform electrical work on single phase electrical services and circuits of 240 volts or less in nonhazardous locations; and “Minor Electrical Installation” - to add a provision that such installations include certain decorative outdoor lighting, except low voltage lighting systems, and also excluding low voltage systems for controls, communications, burglar alarms, audio, video and information technology systems installed in one and two-family dwellings.) § BR 2-202. (Adds a definitions of the term “Nonhazardous Location” to the Electrical Standards Subtitle to refer to any location that is not determined to be a hazardous (classified) location pursuant to Article 500 of the National Electrical Code.) § BR 2-208(b). (Repeals and reenacts this subsection regarding the general requirements for licensing of an Electrician General to provide minimum eligibility requirements of four consecutive years in the field under the supervision of a licensed master electrician or electrician general; also provides that one year of training in a technical school or college may be substituted for not more than one year of field experience.) § BR 2-208(f). (Adds this new subsection to the general requirements for licensing to require continuing education as a pre-requisite for all license renewals beginning January 1, 2016; establishes minimum biannual continuing education requirements of at least one continuing education credit unit (CEU) of nationally certified training, or ten hours of State approved training, or a combination of the two, provided at least half of the training is obtained in a classroom setting.) § BR 2-214(a). (Repeals and reenacts this subsection regarding expiration of electrician’s licenses to provide for expiration every two years on the 31st day of the second December following their issuance.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester

County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.asp x. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/28/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 15-6 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 15-6 (Zoning - Structures and Storage Yards for Marine Activities in the E-1 Estate District) was passed by the County Commissioners on May 19, 2015. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-203(c)(18). (Renumbers the existing subsection 18 to subsection 19 and adds this new subsection to permit by special exception in the E-1 Estate District structures and storage yards for marine activities, including dry storage of seaworthy boats in operable condition and light maintenance facilities for engine, hull, deck and interior repairs and painting, provided all light engine maintenance shall be conducted within an enclosed building; establishes minimum lot requirements for lot area, lot width, and front, side and rear yard setbacks; requires screening of all structures and storage yards and provides for possible reduction of the minimum setbacks if vegetated screening of at least 35feet in width is provided.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.asp x. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/28/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF BILL 15-7 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 15-7 (Zoning - Marine Yards, Storage Yards and Buildings in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District) was passed by the County Commissioners on May 19, 2015. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-209(c)(15). (Renumbers the existing subsection 15 to subsection 16 and adds this new subsection to permit by special exception in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District marine yards, storage yards and buildings for the repair of watercraft and recreational vehicles, gen-

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PUBLIC NOTICES eral maintenance activities and incidental retail sales of parts and accessories; establishes minimum lot requirements for lot area, lot width, and front, side and rear yard setbacks; provides that the total square footage of the buildings shall not exceed 7,500 square feet and outdoor areas for storage, light repair, display and similar uses shall not exceed 4 acres in area; requires that outdoor uses shall be screened and display areas shall be buffered; and requires compliance with additional provisions that apply to all uses and structures in the C-1 District.) This bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.asp x. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-5/28/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council (the “Council”) of Mayor and Council of Berlin (the “Town”), will hold a public hearing to consider an Ordinance authorizing not to exceed $2,400,000.00 in aggregate principal amount of public general obligation debt (the “Bonds”) to be issued under the State of Maryland’s Local Government Infrastructure Financing Program, pursuant to the authority of Section 4-228 et seq. of the Housing and Community Development Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended (the “Act”), and Section 19-207 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended. The purpose of this debt is to refund all or a portion of the Town’s outstanding Mayor and Council of Berlin, Maryland Infrastructure Bond, Series 2004 A (the “2004 Bond”), including paying all or a portion of the redemption price of and/or interest on such refunded 2004 Bond, to fund reserves and to pay costs of issuance and related costs of the Bonds. The 2004 Bond was issued to finance, reimburse or refinance the costs of two projects identified as (i) Electric System Service Upgrades and Improvements and (ii) Electric System Siting and Permitting of Power Plant, and paying issuance costs of the 2004 Bond, bond insurance premiums and other related costs. The Ordinance provides that the Mayor, with the advice of certain Town officials and the Community Development Administration, may determine prior to issuance of the Bonds how proceeds of the Bonds shall be applied. This public hearing is required by the Act. The Ordinance may be passed (i) as introduced at a meeting of the Council held on June 8, 2015 or (ii) as amended at the Council

meeting held on the same day as and following the public hearing or at a subsequent Council meeting. The Ordinance will become effective upon its passage by the Council, provided that, the qualified voters of the Town will have the right to petition the Ordinance to referendum in accordance with Town Charter Section C3-12 so long as the petition is filed not later than 20 days after the Ordinance is passed by the Council. Although Town Charter Section C312 provides for a referendum petition relating to a bond ordinance to be filed within the expiration of twenty calendar days following approval of an ordinance by the Mayor or passage by the Council over the Mayor’s veto, the provisions of Section 4-232(b) of the Act specifying the 20 day period in which any referendum petition must be filed control with respect to the Ordinance. PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chambers (2nd Floor), Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, Maryland 21811 TIME: 7:00 p.m. DATE: Monday, June 8, 2015 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED TO: Laura Allen, Town Administrator, Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, Maryland 21811 by e-mail at: lallen@berlinmd.gov. Any questions concerning this public hearing should be addressed to Ms. Allen at 410-641-4144 or the e-mail address provided. OCD-5/28/2t _________________________________

land, that the sale of 4 Ash Court, Ocean Pines, MD 21811, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 22nd day of June, 2015, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 15th day of June, 2015. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $69,657.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-5/28/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. MARGARET A. WIKSTROM GARY K. WIKSTROM 12702 Coastal Highway, Unit #103 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-15-000240

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Notice is hereby given this 19th day of May, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 12702 Coastal Highway, Unit #103, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 22nd day of June, 2015, 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 15th day of June, 2015. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $114,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-5/28/3t _________________________________

The Town of Berlin will hold a public hearing on the proposed Ordinance 2015-01, FY16 Budget at 7:00 p.m. on June 8, 2015, in the Mayor and Council Chambers, 10 William Street. The public is invited to attend and comment. A copy of the proposed FY-16 Budget is available for inspection in Town Hall, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. OCD-5/28/2t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Kenneth Savitz 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. William Gmeinwieser, Sr. Debra K. Gmeinwieser 4 Ash Court Ocean Pines, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C14001298

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 19th day of May, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary-

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 16075 Notice is given that the Orphans court of Lancaster County, PA appointed Diane M. Freedman, 19

Westwind Drive, Lemoyne, PA 17043 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Marian E. Carter who died on October 28, 2014 domiciled in Pennsylvania, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Harold B. Gordy, Jr., whose address is 11047 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD 21811. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. Diane M. Freedman Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: May 28, 2015 OCD-5/28/3t _________________________________

NOTICE The Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Berlin, MD will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 22, 2015 at 7:00PM in the Council Chambers of Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD to consider an amendment to the Town Code Section 6-23, "International Residential Code Amendments", to remove the section which deletes Section R 313.2 of the International Residential Code, in order to comply with current Maryland State Fire Code regulations prohibiting municipalities from opting out of the requirement that new one and two family. dwellings have fire suppression systems installed. OCD-5/28/2t _________________________________ DEBORAH M. ENGRAM, ESQ. BRENNAN AND BRENNAN ATTORNEYS AT LAW, P.A. 825 EASTERN BOULEVARD BALTIMORE, MD 21221

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16068 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARLYN E. PIETRUSZKA Notice is given that Daniel Pietruszka, 44 Ewing Drive, Reister-

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PUBLIC NOTICES stown, MD 21136, was on May 18, 2015 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Marlyn E. Pietruszka who died on May 1, 2015, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 18th day of November, 2015. 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. Daniel Pietruszka Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: May 28, 2015 OCD-5/28/3t _________________________________ MICHAEL W. DAVIS, ESQ. 10211 WINCOPIN CIRCLE, SUITE 600 COLUMBIA, MD 21044

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16074 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GEORGE A. URIAN AKA: GEORGE ALVA URIAN Notice is given that Richard P. Urian, 12270 Carroll Mill Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042, was on May 20, 2015 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of George A.

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Urian who died on April 26, 2015, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 20th day of November, 2015. 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. Richard P. Urian Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: May 28, 2015 OCD-5/28/3t _________________________________

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 At 7:00 pm To consider amending the Zoning Code, Article IV, Division 1, Sections 110-251-259 to create the R-1A Single Family Residential District; and to amend Section 110-2. Definitions. to create the following definition: Dwelling, single-family year round residence. A building designed

for or occupied exclusively by one family for a period of not less than a twelve (12) month period. APPLICANT: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION (FILE #15-14100003) Please go to www.oceancitymd.gov to access the full text of the proposed code amendments. Any inquiries please contact Blaine Smith, Zoning Administrator, at 410-289-8944 and bsmith@oceancitymd.gov; or Kay Stroud, Zoning Analyst, at 410-2898859 and kstroud@oceancitymd.gov. No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing. Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairman announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates. For further information concerning this public hearing, please view the website at www.oceancitymd.gov , click on “Government” at top of page then scroll down to “Public Hearings” for full context of scheduled hearing, or contact the Department of Planning, Zoning, and Building, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM E. ESHAM, III, ATTORNEY OCD-5/28/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application for a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day By: Jean Evelyn Sabia, 114 White Horse Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Franco A. Rossetti, 43 Cont. Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994. For: Smart 15, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: The Tavern 1513 Atlantic Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: June 17, 2015 1:00 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-6/4/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application for a Class: "B" BEER-WINE License: 7 Day By: Angela C. Mione, 108 Ann Court, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: C.J. Miones, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Mione's Restaurant 6701 Coastal Highway, Unit 11

Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: June 17, 2015 1:15 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-6/4/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application for a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day By: Amanda Christine Nussle, 1548 Teal Drive, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Mitchel Jennings Cook, 23 Decatur Street, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: Parched Pelican, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Parched Pelican 12207 Coastal Highway, Unit 2 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: June 17, 2015 1:25 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-6/4/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application for an Upgrade of a Class "C" B/W/L 6 Day and Upgrade From a 6 Day to a 7 Day Class: "C" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day By: James L. Flaig, 6 135th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Christopher Graf, 4603 Coastal Highway, #20, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Lowell K. Rockwell, 156-C Jamestown Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 13708 Synepuxent Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: June 17, 2015 1:40 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-6/4/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application for a Class: "B" BEER-WINE License: 7 Day By: John Donald Moore, 12229 Meadow Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Jamie Lyn Hamer, 8702 Habitat Court, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: Fat Fish, Inc. For the premises known as and lo-

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application for a Class: "A" BEER-WINE License: 7 Day By: Brian Gregory Tinkler, 8639 Saddle Creek Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: Atlantic Tackle of Ocean City, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Atlantic Tackle 12930 Sunset Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: June 17, 2015 2:05 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-6/4/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application for an Upgrade of a Class "C" B/W/L 6 Day License to an Upgrade From a 6 Day to a 7 Day Class: "C" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day By: William Lawrence Garlitz, 21 East Wind Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Joseph Alfred Salafia, 406 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811; John George Granite, 10050 Golf Course Road, Unit B, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. For: Synepuxent Post #166 The American Legion, lnc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: American Legion Synepuxent Post #166 2308 Philadelphia Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: June 17, 2015 2:25 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-6/4/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application for a Class: "B" BEER-WINE License: 7 Day By: Donald Morgan Fox, 166 Duane

Street, #2A, New York, NY 10013; Todd Jeremy Shenk, 3B BlueBill Court, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811. For: 14301 Coastal, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Fox Theatres 14301 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: June 17, 2015 2:35 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-6/4/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application for a Class: "D" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day By: Yogendrakumar I. Patel, 249 S. Washington Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. For: DUTT, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Marlin Market 9636 Stephen Decatur Highway, Unit #3 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: June 17, 2015 3:20 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-6/4/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Request to expand the license premises to include grassy area attached to front patio - area to be enclosed with fencing, Request for two sets of corn hole games, Request to add a tiki bar and Special Request to expand the licensed premises for a Boat Docking event on August 29, 2015 from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day By: Mark Reeves, 2 Riverside Drive, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851; Corey Reeves, 2 Riverside Drive, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851; Leslie Reeves, 2 Riverside Drive, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851. For: S.M.M.R., Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Riverside Grill 2 Riverside Drive Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: June 17, 2015 3:40 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-6/4/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF SALE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND $12,015,000 CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 2015 SERIES A Electronic bids via PARITY will be received for the above-captioned issue of general obligation bonds (the “Bonds”) of the County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (the “County”) by the Finance Officer of Worcester County at the offices of the Finance Officer, Worcester County Government Building, Room 1103, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863, until 10:30 a.m. (E.D.T.) on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Dated Date and Interest Payment Dates. The Bonds will be dated as of the date of delivery of the Bonds. Interest on the Bonds will be payable on February 1, 2016 and semiannually thereafter on August 1 and February 1 until maturity or earlier redemption. Principal Amounts and Principal Payment Dates. The Bonds will be issued in serial form, as described below. The Bonds will be issued in the aggregate principal amount of $12,015,000 and will mature on August 1 in the following years and in the following amounts: Year of Principal Amount Maturity 2017 $650,000 2018 670,000 2019 690,000 2020 710,000 2021 745,000 2022 785,000 2023 830,000 2024 870,000 2025 915,000 2026 960,000 2027 1,000,000 2028 1,030,000 2029 1,065,000 2030 1,095,000 General Obligations. The Bonds will be the unconditional general obligation of the County and will be issued upon its full faith and credit, which will be irrevocably pledged to the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on all of the Bonds as the same become due. Book Entry Form; Payment. The Bonds will be issued in book-entry form by issuing a single bond for each maturity registered in the name of Cede & Co. as nominee for The Depository Trust Company or its successor (“DTC”) and immobilized in its custody under DTC’s “FAST” system (provided that if DTC so requests or if DTC is replaced as the depository for the Bonds, replacement bonds will be issued in the denominations of $5,000 or any integral multiples thereof). Principal of the Bonds will be payable at maturity to DTC or its nominee as registered owner of the Bonds. Transfer of principal and interest payments to participants of DTC will be the responsibility of DTC, and

transfer of principal and interest payments to beneficial owners of the Bonds by participants of DTC will be the responsibility of such participants and other nominees of beneficial owners. The County will not be responsible or liable for such transfers of payments or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing the records maintained by DTC, its participants or persons acting through such participants. The principal of the Bonds will be payable at the designated corporate trust office of Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (the “Bond Registrar”), initially in Buffalo, New York, upon presentation and surrender of the Bonds. Payment of interest on the Bonds, at the rates specified by the successful bidder in its bid via PARITY, shall be made by the Bond Registrar on each interest payment date to the person appearing on the registration books of the County maintained by the Bond Registrar as the registered owner thereof, by check of draft mailed to each such registered owner at his, her or its address as it appears on such registration books on the record date for the Bonds, which shall be the fifteenth day of the month next preceding each interest payment date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, while the Bonds are registered under DTC’s book-entry only system, payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds shall be made by the Bond Registrar to DTC or its nominee in accordance with the procedures of DTC. Authorization and Use of Proceeds. The Bonds are being issued pursuant to the authority of Sections 11-401 and 19-501 to 19-510, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Sections 9-601 to 9-699, inclusive, of the Environment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, PW-5-204 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland (the “Code of Public Local Laws”) and Appendices KK (Bill No. 15-3), LL (Bill No. 15-4) and MM (Bill No. 15-5) of the Code of Public Local Laws, and pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (the “Board”) on June 2, 2015 (the “Resolution”). The proceeds of the sale of the Bonds are being used to finance (A) 800 MHZ Emergency Services Radio System Upgrades, (B) the Berlin Rubblefill Cap and Closure Project, (C) the Central Landfill Site Cell #5 Construction Project and (D) the Mystic Harbour Water System Interconnections Project, and to pay capitalized interest on and costs of issuance and other related costs of the Bonds. Optional Redemption. The Bonds maturing on or after August 1, 2025 shall each be subject to redemption prior to their respective maturities, at the option of the County, on or after August 1, 2024, as a whole or in part at any time, but only upon payment of a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Bonds to be redeemed, together with accrued interest thereon to the date fixed for redemption at the rate or rates stated in the Bonds to be redeemed.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Notice of and Procedure for Redemption. The procedures for redemption of the Bonds, including the requirements for giving notice of such redemption, are described in the Preliminary Official Statement (hereinafter defined) and are incorporated herein by reference. Changes to this Notice of Sale. The County may revise this Notice of Sale by written notice available to prospective bidders at the place of sale at the time for submission of bids or by publishing notice of any revisions on TM3 News Service at or before the time for submission of the bids to change the terms of sale of the Bonds, including, without limitation, the date or time of sale of the Bonds. Any such revisions shall be incorporated into and made a part of this Notice of Sale, and any bid submitted for the Bonds shall be in accordance with, and incorporate by reference, this Notice of Sale, including any revisions made pursuant to this section. TERMS OF SALE Electronic Bids. Electronic bids will be received via PARITY pursuant to this Notice of Sale until 10:30 a.m. (E.D.T.), but no bid will be received after the time for receiving bids specified above. To the extent any instructions or directions set forth in PARITY conflict with this Notice of Sale, the terms of this Notice of Sale shall control. For further information about PARITY, potential bidders may contact PARITY (212) 849-5021. Bidders may only submit bids electronically via PARITY. Each prospective bidder shall be solely responsible to submit its bids via PARITY as described above. Each prospective bidder shall be solely responsible to make necessary arrangements to access PARITY for the purpose of submitting its bid in a timely manner and in compliance with the requirements of this Notice of Sale. Neither the County nor PARITY shall have any duty or obligation to provide or assure access to PARITY to any prospective bidder, and neither the County nor PARITY shall be responsible for proper operation of, or have any liability for delays or interruptions of, or any damages caused by, PARITY. The County is using PARITY as a communication mechanism, and not as the County’s agent, to conduct the electronic bidding for the Bonds. The County is not bound by any advice and determination of PARITY to the effect that any particular bid complies with the terms of this Notice of Sale and in particular the bid pa-

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rameters set forth herein. All costs and expenses incurred by prospective bidders in connection with their submissions of bids via PARITY are the sole responsibility of the bidders; and the County is not responsible, directly or indirectly, for any of such costs or expenses. If a prospective bidder encounters any difficulty in submitting, modifying or withdrawing a bid of the Bonds, it should telephone PARITY (212) 849-5021 and notify the County’s Financial Advisor, Davenport & Company LLC by facsimile at (410) 296-8517 and by telephone at (410) 296-9426. Electronic bids must be submitted for the purchase of the Bonds (all or none) via PARITY. Bids will be communicated electronically to the County at 10:30 a.m. (E.D.T.), on June 16, 2015. Prior to that time, a prospective bidder may (1) submit the proposed terms of its bid via PARITY, (2) modify the proposed terms of its bid, in which event the proposed terms as last modified will (unless the bid is withdrawn as described herein) constitute its bid for the Bonds, or (3) withdraw its proposed bid. Once the bids are communicated electronically via PARITY to the County, each bid will constitute an irrevocable offer to purchase the Bonds on the terms therein provided. For purposes of the electronic bidding process, the time as maintained on PARITY shall constitute the official time. Bidding Constraints. Each bidder shall submit one bid via PARITY at a price of not less than par, based on the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds, on an “all-or-none” basis. Each bid must specify the rate or rates of interest to be paid on the Bonds, in multiples of one-eighth or one-twentieth of one percent (1/8 or 1/20 of 1%). Bidders may specify more than one rate of interest to be borne by the Bonds; but all Bonds maturing on the same date must bear interest at the same rate. The difference between the minimum and maximum interest rates may not exceed 4.00%. Bidders are requested to specify the true interest cost (computed in accordance with the terms of this Notice of Sale) in their bid for the Bonds. A bid for the purchase of the Bonds at a price of less than 100% of par or more than 115% of par, or a bid for the Bonds that specifies split or supplemental interest rates, will not be considered. The County will also not consider and will reject any bid for the purchase of less than all of the Bonds. All bids must be unconditional. By submitting a bid for the Bonds, the bidder agrees, if it is the successful bidder for the Bonds, to (1) provide full and complete pricing information with respect to the Bonds to the County in a timely manner so that the County may fulfill its obligation relating to the delivery of the Official Statement to the purchaser of the Bonds within seven business days following the award, including, without limitation, the offering price(s), interest rate(s), selling compensation, delivery dates and other similar information; (2) comply with the requirements of SEC Rule 15c2-12 (the “Rule”), applicable federal and state securities laws and the applicable

rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (the “MSRB”) in connection with the offer and sale of the Bonds; (3) furnish to the County before the delivery of the Bonds such information as shall be necessary to enable the County to determine the “issue price” of the Bonds in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and (4) within three business days after the final Official Statement becomes available, cause copies thereof to be filed with the MSRB. Good Faith Deposit. A good faith deposit (the “Deposit”) is required in connection with the sale and bid for the Bonds. The Deposit may be provided in the form of (i) a federal funds wire transfer in the amount of $120,150 to be submitted to the County by the successful bidder not later than 4:00 p.m. (E.D.T.) (the “Deposit Deadline”) on the date of sale or (ii) a financial surety bond (a “Surety Bond”) from an insurance company acceptable to the County and licensed to issue such a bond in the State of Maryland in the amount of $120,150, each option as described in more detail below. The Deposit of the successful bidder will be retained by the County to be applied in partial payment for the Bonds and no interest will be allowed or paid upon the amount thereof, but in the event the successful bidder shall fail to comply with the terms of its bid, the proceeds thereof will be retained as and for full liquidated damages. If a federal funds wire transfer is used, the County shall distribute wiring instructions for the Deposit to the successful bidder upon verification of the bids submitted by the bidders and prior to the Deposit Deadline. If the Deposit is not received by the Deposit Deadline, the award of the sale of the Bonds to the successful bidder may be cancelled by the County in its discretion without any financial liability of the County to the successful bidder or any limitations whatsoever on the County’s right to sell the Bonds to a different purchaser upon such terms and conditions as the County shall deem appropriate. If a Surety Bond is used, it must be submitted to the County prior to 5:00 p.m. local time on the day prior to the date for receipt of bids, and must be in form and substance acceptable to the County, including (without limitation) identifying the bidder whose Deposit is guaranteed by such Surety Bond. If the Bonds are awarded to a bidder utilizing a Surety Bond, then such successful bidder is required to submit its Deposit to the County not later than 12:00 p.m. local time on the next business day following the award in accordance with wire instructions delivered by the County to such bidder. If such Deposit is not received by that time, the Surety Bond may be drawn by the County to satisfy the Deposit requirement. Award of Bonds. The County will not consider and will reject any bid for the purchase of less than all of the Bonds. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY IRREGULARITY OR NON-CONFORMITY IN ANY BID. Bids will

be opened promptly after 10:30 a.m. (E.D.T.) (as determined in accordance with the time as maintained on PARITY) on June 16, 2015. The award, if made, will be made as promptly as possible after the bids are opened to the bidder offering the lowest interest rate to the County. The lowest interest rate shall be determined in accordance with the true interest cost (“TIC”) method by doubling the semiannual interest rate (compounded semiannually) necessary to discount the debt service payments from the payment dates to the date of the Bonds and to the price bid, excluding interest accrued to the date of delivery. If two or more bidders have made bids, each of which represents the lowest true interest cost to the County, then the Bonds shall be awarded to the bidder offering the highest premium and, if the highest premium is offered by two or more such bidders or if no premium is bid by any such bidders, then the Bonds may be awarded, with their consent, in a ratable portion among such bidders, or the County, in its discretion, may award all of the Bonds to one bidder. The judgment of the County shall be final and binding upon all bidders with respect to the form and adequacy of any bid received and as to its conformity to the terms of this Notice of Sale. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER SHALL MAKE A BONA FIDE PUBLIC OFFERING OF THE BONDS AT THE INITIAL REOFFERING PRICES AND SHALL PROVIDE THE RELATED CERTIFICATION DESCRIBED UNDER “DELIVERY OF BONDS” BELOW. Change of Date or Time of Sale; Change in Bidding Constraints. The County reserves the right to change, from time to time, the date or time established for the receipt of the bids. Any such change will be announced by TM3 News Service by notice given at or before the time for submission of the bids. If any date fixed for the receipt of bids and the sale of the Bonds is postponed, any alternative sale date will be announced via TM3 News Service at least 48 hours prior to such alternative sale date. In addition, the County reserves the right, on the date established for the receipt of bids, to reject all bids and establish a subsequent alternative sale date. On any such alternative sale date, any bidder may submit a sealed bid or electronic bid via PARITY for the purchase of the Bonds in conformity in all respects with the provisions of this Notice of Sale except for the date of sale and except for the changes announced by TM3 News Service at the time the sale date and time are announced. CUSIP Numbers. It is anticipated that CUSIP identification numbers will be printed on the Bonds, but neither the failure to print such number on any Bond nor any error with respect thereto shall constitute cause for a failure or refusal by the successful bidder to accept delivery of and pay for the Bonds in accordance with the terms of this Notice of Sale. Legal Opinion. The issuance of the Bonds will be subject to delivery of the approving opinion of Miles &

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PUBLIC NOTICES Stockbridge P.C., Baltimore, Maryland, and copies of their opinion shall be substantially in the form set forth as an exhibit to the Preliminary Official Statement referred to below. The opinion will be delivered upon request, without charge, to the successful bidder for the Bonds. Delivery of Bonds. The Bonds will be delivered on June 30, 2015, or as soon as practicable thereafter, at the expense of the County, for the account of the successful bidder, through the facilities of DTC in New York, New York, upon payment of the amount of the successful bid (including any premium), less the deposit theretofore made. Payment for the Bonds shall be made in federal funds. The Bonds will be issued by means of book-entry system with no physical distribution of bond certificates made to the public. The successful bidder for the Bonds, as a condition to delivery of the Bonds, shall be required to deposit the bond certificates with DTC, registered in the name of Cede & Co., its partnership nominee. As a condition to the award of the Bonds, the successful bidder shall be required to communicate to the County the initial offering prices at which a bona fide offering of the Bonds has been made to the public, which prices are to be shown on the cover of the Official Statement (the “Initial Offering Prices”). Furthermore, as a condition to the delivery of the Bonds, the successful bidder shall be required to furnish to the County a written certificate acceptable to the County’s bond counsel to the effect that the successful bidder has made a bona fide public offering of the Bonds at the Initial Offering Prices and that a substantial portion of each maturity of the bonds has been sold to the public (excluding bond houses, brokers and other intermediaries) at the respective Initial Offering Prices. Such certifications shall be made based on actual facts known to the successful bidder as of the sale date. For purposes of the successful bidder’s certificate, a substantial portion of the Bonds is as least 10% in par amount of each maturity of the Bonds. If the successful bidder cannot deliver the certificate as described above, the County’s bond counsel will be required to evaluate the facts and circumstances of the offering and sale of the Bonds to confirm compliance with statutory requirements of avoiding the establishment of an artificial price for the Bonds. Closing Documents. The Bonds will be accompanied by the customary closing documents, including a no-litigation certificate, effective as of the date of delivery, stating that there is no litigation pending against the County affecting the validity of the Bonds, and a Tax Certificate and Compliance Agreement signed by the Finance Officer of the County. It shall be a condition to the obligation of the successful bidder to accept delivery of and pay for the Bonds that, simultaneously with or before delivery and payment for the Bonds, such successful bidder shall be furnished a certificate or certificates of the President of the Board and the Chief Administrative Officer of the County

to the effect that, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the Official Statement (hereinafter defined) (and any amendment or supplement thereto) (except for the any information furnished by the successful bidder, as to which no view will be expressed) as of the date of sale and as of the date of delivery of the Bonds does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact and does not omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading and that between the date of sale and the date of delivery of the Bonds there has been no material adverse change in the financial position or revenues of the County, except as reflected or contemplated in the Official Statement (and any amendment or supplement thereto). Preliminary Official Statement. The Preliminary Official Statement of the County concerning the Bonds (the “Preliminary Official Statement”) is in a form “deemed final” by the County for purposes of SEC Rule 15c2-12(b)(1) (the “Rule”) but is subject to revision, amendment and completion in the final Official Statement. Official Statement. As soon as practicable after the award of the Bonds to the successful bidder therefor on the day of sale, the County will authorize the final Official Statement for the Bonds (the “Official Statement”). By submitting its bid for the Bonds, the successful bidder agrees to provide the County with pricing information and such other information as the County may require in order that the County may provide the successful bidder with a final Official Statement in compliance with the Rule. Whether or not any such information is included in the Official Statement (and any amendment of supplement thereto), such successful bidder shall be responsible to the County and its officials in all respects for the accuracy, fairness and completeness of such information, and for all decisions made with respect to the use or omission of such information in any re-offering of the Bonds, including the presentation or exclusion of any such information in any documents, including the Official Statement. Within seven (7) business days after the award of the Bonds to the successful bidder, the County will deliver to the successful bidder an Official Statement, which is expected to be substantially in the form of the Preliminary Official Statement. The successful bidder will also be furnished, without cost, with up to 100 copies of the Official Statement and any amendments or supplements thereto. The successful bidder may obtain additional copies at such successful bidder’s own expense. The County will undertake to provide the successful bidder with further additional information to be included in the Official Statement, when in the opinion of the County or of Bond Counsel, such additional information constitutes a material change to the Official Statement. The County will take such steps as

are necessary to arrange for amending and supplementing the Official Statement in connection with the disclosure of such additional information; provided, however, that the County shall have no obligation to provide such additional information after the date which is 25 days after the “end of the underwriting period”, as such term is defined in the Rule. Continuing Disclosure Agreement. In order to assist bidders in complying with the SEC Rule 15c212(b)(5), the County will execute and deliver a continuing disclosure agreement on or before the date of issuance of the Bonds pursuant to which the County will undertake to provide certain information annually and notices of certain events. A description of this agreement is set forth in the Preliminary Official Statement and will also be set forth in the Official Statement. Additional Information. The Preliminary Official Statement of County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland, concerning the Bonds, and copies of this Notice of Sale may be obtained from Mr. Phillip G. Thompson, Finance Officer, Worcester County Government Building, Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863, or from the County’s Financial Advisor, Davenport & Company LLC, 8600 LaSalle Road, Suite 324, Towson, Baltimore, Maryland, 21286 (410-296-9426). COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND By: Madison J. Bunting, Jr. President of the Board of County Commissioners OCD-6/4/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF SALE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND $27,000,000* CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS 2015 SERIES B Electronic bids via PARITY will be received for the above-captioned issue of general obligation bonds (the “Bonds”) of the County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (the “County”) by the Finance Officer of Worcester County at the offices of the Finance Officer, Worcester County Government Building, Room 1103, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863, until 10:00 a.m. (E.D.T.) on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Dated Date and Interest Payment Dates. The Bonds will be dated as of the date of delivery of the Bonds. Interest on the Bonds will be payable on February 1, 2016 and semiannually thereafter on August 1 and February 1 until maturity. Principal Amounts and Principal Payment Dates. The Bonds will be issued in serial form, as described below. The Bonds will be issued in the aggregate principal amount of $27,000,000* and will mature on August 1 in the following years and in

the following amounts, subject to adjustment as herein provided: Year of Maturity* 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Principal Amount* $145,000 155,000 2,105,000 4,820,000 5,130,000 5,345,000 5,575,000 3,255,000 205,000 215,000 50,000

General Obligations. The Bonds will be the unconditional general obligation of the County and will be issued upon its full faith and credit, which will be irrevocably pledged to the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on all of the Bonds as the same become due. Book Entry Form; Payment. The Bonds will be issued in book-entry form by issuing a single bond for each maturity registered in the name of Cede & Co. as nominee for The Depository Trust Company or its successor (“DTC”) and immobilized in its custody under DTC’s “FAST” system (provided that if DTC so requests or if DTC is replaced as the depository for the Bonds, replacement bonds will be issued in the denominations of $5,000 or any integral multiples thereof). Principal of the Bonds will be payable at maturity to DTC or its nominee as registered owner of the Bonds. Transfer of principal and interest payments to participants of DTC will be the responsibility of DTC, and transfer of principal and interest payments to beneficial owners of the Bonds by participants of DTC will be the responsibility of such participants and other nominees of beneficial owners. The County will not be responsible or liable for such transfers of payments or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing the records maintained by DTC, its participants or persons acting through such participants. The principal of the Bonds will be payable at the designated corporate trust office of Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (the “Bond Registrar”), initially in Buffalo, New York, upon presentation and surrender of the Bonds. Payment of interest on the Bonds, at the rates specified by the successful bidder in its bid via PARITY, shall be made by the Bond Registrar on each interest payment date to the person appearing on the registration books of the County maintained by the Bond Registrar as the registered owner thereof, by check of draft mailed to each such registered owner at his, her or its address as it appears on such registration books on the record date for the Bonds, which shall be the fifteenth day of the month next preceding each interest payment date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, while the Bonds are registered under DTC’s book-entry only system, payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds shall be made by the Bond Registrar to DTC or its nominee in accordance with the procedures of DTC.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Authorization and Use of Proceeds. The Bonds are being issued pursuant to the authority of Sections 11-401, 19-207 and 19-501 to 19-510, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Sections 9-601 to 9-699, inclusive, of the Environment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, and Section PW5-201 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland and pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (the “Board”) on June 2, 2015 (the “Resolution”). The proceeds of the sale of the Bonds are being used (1) to refund all or a portion of the County’s Consolidated Public Improvement Project and Refunding Bonds, 2007 Series, the County’s Consolidated Public Improvement Bonds, 2008 Series, and a Promissory Note dated March 11, 2010 from the County to Taylor Bank, and (2) to pay costs of issuance of the Bonds. No Optional Redemption. The Bonds are not subject to redemption prior to their stated maturities. Adjustments. The aggregate principal amount of the Bonds and the principal amount of each maturity are subject to adjustment by the County, both before and after the receipt of bids for their purchase. Changes to be made prior to the sale will be through TM3 News Service not later than 9:30 a.m. (E.D.T.) on the date of sale (or as soon thereafter as is reasonably practical) and will be used to compare bids and select a winning bidder. Changes to be made after the sale and the maturity amounts for the Bonds will be communicated to the successful bidder by 5:00 p.m. (E.D.T.) on the date of the sale, will be made only as necessary to effect the refunding, and will not reduce or increase the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds by more than 15% from the amount bid upon. In addition, the final maturity schedule for the Bonds will be communicated to the successful bidder by 5:00 p.m. (E.D.T.) on the date of the sale. The dollar amount bid for principal and any amount bid for premium by the successful bidder will be adjusted proportionately to reflect any reduction or increase in the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds, but the interest rates specified by the successful bidder for all maturities will not change. The successful bidder may not withdraw its bid as a result of any changes made within these limits. TERMS OF SALE Electronic Bids. Electronic bids will be received via PARITY pursuant to this Notice of Sale until 10:00 a.m. (E.D.T.), but no bid will be received after the time for receiving bids specified above. To the extent

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any instructions or directions set forth in PARITY conflict with this Notice of Sale, the terms of this Notice of Sale shall control. For further information about PARITY, potential bidders may contact PARITY (212) 849-5021. Bidders may only submit bids electronically via PARITY. Each prospective bidder shall be solely responsible to submit its bids via PARITY as described above. Each prospective bidder shall be solely responsible to make necessary arrangements to access PARITY for the purpose of submitting its bid in a timely manner and in compliance with the requirements of this Notice of Sale. Neither the County nor PARITY shall have any duty or obligation to provide or assure access to PARITY to any prospective bidder, and neither the County nor PARITY shall be responsible for proper operation of, or have any liability for delays or interruptions of, or any damages caused by, PARITY. The County is using PARITY as a communication mechanism, and not as the County’s agent, to conduct the electronic bidding for the Bonds. The County is not bound by any advice and determination of PARITY to the effect that any particular bid complies with the terms of this Notice of Sale and in particular the bid parameters set forth herein. All costs and expenses incurred by prospective bidders in connection with their submissions of bids via PARITY are the sole responsibility of the bidders; and the County is not responsible, directly or indirectly, for any of such costs or expenses. If a prospective bidder encounters any difficulty in submitting, modifying or withdrawing a bid of the Bonds, it should telephone PARITY (212) 849-5021 and notify the County’s Financial Advisor, Davenport & Company LLC by facsimile at (410) 296-8517 and by telephone at (410) 296-9426. Electronic bids must be submitted for the purchase of the Bonds (all or none) via PARITY. Bids will be communicated electronically to the County at 10:00 a.m. (E.D.T.), on June 16, 2015. Prior to that time, a prospective bidder may (1) submit the proposed terms of its bid via PARITY, (2) modify the proposed terms of its bid, in which event the proposed terms as last modified will (unless the bid is withdrawn as described herein) constitute its bid for the Bonds, or (3) withdraw its proposed bid. Once the bids are communicated electronically via PARITY to the County, each bid will constitute an irrevocable offer to purchase the Bonds on the terms therein provided. For purposes of the electronic bidding process, the time as maintained on PARITY shall constitute the official time. Bidding Constraints. Each bidder shall submit one bid via PARITY at a price of not less than par, based on the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds, on an “all-or-none” basis. Each bid must specify the rate or rates of interest to be paid on the Bonds, in multiples of one-eighth or one-twentieth of one percent (1/8 or 1/20 of 1%). Bidders may specify more than one rate of interest to be borne by the Bonds; but all Bonds

maturing on the same date must bear interest at the same rate. The maximum interest rate specified may not exceed 4.00% and the difference between the minimum and maximum interest rates may not exceed 3.00%. Bidders are requested to specify the true interest cost (computed in accordance with the terms of this Notice of Sale) in their bid for the Bonds. A bid for the purchase of the Bonds at a price of less than 100% of par or more than 115% of par, or a bid for the Bonds that specifies split or supplemental interest rates, will not be considered. The County will also not consider and will reject any bid for the purchase of less than all of the Bonds. All bids must be unconditional. By submitting a bid for the Bonds, the bidder agrees, if it is the successful bidder for the Bonds, to (1) provide full and complete pricing information with respect to the Bonds to the County in a timely manner so that the County may fulfill its obligation relating to the delivery of the Official Statement to the purchaser of the Bonds within seven business days following the award, including, without limitation, the offering price(s), interest rate(s), selling compensation, delivery dates and other similar information; (2) comply with the requirements of SEC Rule 15c2-12 (the “Rule”), applicable federal and state securities laws and the applicable rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (the “MSRB”) in connection with the offer and sale of the Bonds; (3) furnish to the County before the delivery of the Bonds such information as shall be necessary to enable the County to determine the “issue price” of the Bonds in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and (4) within three business days after the final Official Statement becomes available, cause copies thereof to be filed with the MSRB. Good Faith Deposit. A good faith deposit (the “Deposit”) is required in connection with the sale and bid for the Bonds. The Deposit may be provided in the form of (i) a federal funds wire transfer in the amount of $270,000 to be submitted to the County by the successful bidder not later than 4:00 p.m. (E.D.T.) (the “Deposit Deadline”) on the date of sale or (ii) a financial surety bond (a “Surety Bond”) from an insurance company acceptable to the County and licensed to issue such a bond in the State of Maryland in the amount of $270,000, each option as described in more detail below. The Deposit of the successful bidder will be retained by the County to be applied in partial payment for the bonds and no interest will be allowed or paid upon the amount thereof, but in the event the successful bidder shall fail to comply with the terms of its bid, the proceeds thereof will be retained as and for full liquidated damages. If a federal funds wire transfer is used, the County shall distribute wiring instructions for the Deposit to the successful bidder upon verification of the bids submitted by the bidders and prior to the Deposit Deadline. If the Deposit is not received by the Deposit Deadline, the award of the sale of the Bonds to the

successful bidder may be cancelled by the County in its discretion without any financial liability of the County to the successful bidder or any limitations whatsoever on the County’s right to sell the Bonds to a different purchaser upon such terms and conditions as the County shall deem appropriate. If a Surety Bond is used, it must be submitted to the County prior to 5:00 p.m. local time on the day prior to the date for receipt of bids, and must be in form and substance acceptable to the County, including (without limitation) identifying the bidder whose Deposit is guaranteed by such Surety Bond. If the Bonds are awarded to a bidder utilizing a Surety Bond, then such successful bidder is required to submit its Deposit to the County not later than 12:00 p.m. local time on the next business day following the award in accordance with wire instructions delivered by the County to such bidder. If such Deposit is not received by that time, the Surety Bond may be drawn by the County to satisfy the Deposit requirement. Award of Bonds. The County will not consider and will reject any bid for the purchase of less than all of the Bonds. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY IRREGULARITY OR NON-CONFORMITY IN ANY BID. Bids will be opened promptly after 10:00 a.m. (E.D.T.) (as determined in accordance with the time as maintained on PARITY) on June 16, 2015. The award, if made, will be made as promptly as possible after the bids are opened to the bidder offering the lowest interest rate to the County. The lowest interest rate shall be determined in accordance with the true interest cost (“TIC”) method by doubling the semiannual interest rate (compounded semiannually) necessary to discount the debt service payments from the payment dates to the date of the Bonds and to the price bid, excluding interest accrued to the date of delivery. If two or more bidders have made bids, each of which represents the lowest true interest cost to the County, then the Bonds shall be awarded to the bidder offering the highest premium and, if the highest premium is offered by two or more such bidders or if no premium is bid by any such bidders, then the Bonds may be awarded, with their consent, in a ratable portion among such bidders, or the County, in its discretion, may award all of the Bonds to one bidder. The judgment of the County shall be final and binding upon all bidders with respect to the form and adequacy of any bid received and as to its conformity to the terms of this Notice of Sale. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER SHALL MAKE A BONA FIDE PUBLIC OFFERING OF THE BONDS AT THE INITIAL REOFFERING PRICES AND SHALL PROVIDE THE RELATED CERTIFICATION DESCRIBED UNDER “DELIVERY OF BONDS” BELOW. Postponement of Sale; Change in Bidding Constraints. The County reserves the right to postpone, from time to time, the date established for the receipt of the bids. Any such

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PUBLIC NOTICES postponement will be announced by TM3 News Service by notice given not later than 4:00 p.m. (E.D.T.) on the last business day prior to any announced date for receipt of bids. If any date fixed for the receipt of bids and the sale of the Bonds is postponed, any alternative sale date will be announced via TM3 News Service at least 48 hours prior to such alternative sale date. In addition, the County reserves the right, on the date established for the receipt of bids, to reject all bids and establish a subsequent alternative sale date. On any such alternative sale date, any bidder may submit a sealed bid or electronic bid via PARITY for the purchase of the Bonds in conformity in all respects with the provisions of this Notice of Sale except for the date of sale and except for the changes announced by TM3 News Service at the time the sale date and time are announced. CUSIP Numbers. It is anticipated that the CUSIP identification numbers will be printed on the Bonds, but neither the failure to print such number on any Bond nor any error with respect thereto shall constitute cause for a failure or refusal by the successful bidder to accept delivery of and pay for the Bonds in accordance with the terms of this Notice of Sale. Legal Opinion. The issuance of the Bonds will be subject to delivery of the approving opinion of Miles & Stockbridge P.C., Baltimore, Maryland, and copies of their opinion shall be substantially in the form set forth as an exhibit to the Preliminary Official Statement referred to below. The opinion will be delivered upon request, without charge, to the successful bidder for the Bonds. Delivery of Bonds. The Bonds will be delivered on June 30, 2015, or as soon as practicable thereafter, at the expense of the County, for the account of the successful bidder, through the facilities of DTC in New York, New York, upon payment of the amount of the successful bid (including any premium), less the deposit theretofore made. Payment for the Bonds shall be made in federal funds. The Bonds will be issued by means of book-entry system with no physical distribution of bond certificates made to the public. The successful bidder for the Bonds, as a condition to delivery of the Bonds, shall be required to deposit the bond certificates with DTC, registered in the name of Cede & Co., its partnership nominee. As a condition to the award of the Bonds, the successful bidder shall be required to communicate to the County the initial offering prices at which a bona fide offering of the Bonds has been made to the public, which prices are to be shown on the cover of the Official Statement (the “Initial Offering Prices”). Furthermore, as a condition to the delivery of the Bonds, the successful bidder shall be required to furnish to the County a written certificate acceptable to the County’s bond counsel to the effect that the successful bidder has made a bona fide public offering of the Bonds at the Initial Offering Prices and that a substantial portion of each maturity of the bonds has

been sold to the public (excluding bond houses, brokers and other intermediaries) at the respective Initial Offering Prices. Such certifications shall be made based on actual facts known to the successful bidder as of the sale date. For purposes of the successful bidder’s certificate, a substantial portion of the Bonds is as least 10% in par amount of each maturity of the Bonds. If the successful bidder cannot deliver the certificate as described above, the County’s bond counsel will be required to evaluate the facts and circumstances of the offering and sale of the Bonds to confirm compliance with statutory requirements of avoiding the establishment of an artificial price for the Bonds. Closing Documents. The Bonds will be accompanied by the customary closing documents, including a no-litigation certificate, effective as of the date of delivery, stating that there is no litigation pending against the County affecting the validity of the Bonds and a Tax Certificate and Compliance Agreement signed by the Finance Officer of the County. It shall be a condition to the obligation of the successful bidder to accept delivery of and pay for the Bonds that, simultaneously with or before delivery and payment for the Bonds, such successful bidder shall be furnished a certificate or certificates of the President of the Board and the Chief Administrative Officer of the County to the effect that, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the Official Statement (hereinafter defined) (and any amendment or supplement thereto) (except for the any information furnished by the successful bidder, as to which no view will be expressed) as of the date of sale and as of the date of delivery of the Bonds does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact and does not omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading and that between the date of sale and the date of delivery of the Bonds there has been no material adverse change in the financial position or revenues of the County, except as reflected or contemplated in the Official Statement (and any amendment or supplement thereto). Preliminary Official Statement. The Preliminary Official Statement of the County concerning the Bonds (the “Preliminary Official Statement”) is in a form “deemed final” by the County for purposes of SEC Rule 15c2-12(b)(1) (the “Rule”) but is subject to revision, amendment and completion in the final Official Statement. Official Statement. As soon as practicable after the award of the Bonds to the successful bidder therefor on the day of sale, the County will authorize the final Official Statement for the Bonds (the “Official Statement”). By submitting its bid for the Bonds, the successful bidder agrees to provide the County with pricing information and such other information as the County may require in order that the County may provide the successful bidder with a final Official Statement in compli-

ance with the Rule. Whether or not any such information is included in the Official Statement (and any amendment of supplement thereto), such successful bidder shall be responsible to the County and its officials in all respects for the accuracy, fairness and completeness of such information, and for all decisions made with respect to the use or omission of such information in any re-offering of the Bonds, including the presentation or exclusion of any such information in any documents, including the Official Statement. Within seven (7) business days after the award of the Bonds to the successful bidder, the County will deliver to the successful bidder an Official Statement, which is expected to be substantially in the form of the Preliminary Official Statement. The successful bidder will also be furnished, without cost, with up to 200 copies of the Official Statement and any amendments or supplements thereto. The successful bidder may obtain additional copies at such successful bidder’s own expense. The County will undertake to provide the successful bidder with further additional information to be included in the Official Statement, when in the opinion of the County or of Bond Counsel, such additional information constitutes a material change to the Official Statement. The County will take such steps as are necessary to arrange for amending and supplementing the Official Statement in connection with the disclosure of such additional information; provided, however, that the County shall have no obligation to provide such additional information after the date which is twenty-five (25) days after the “end of the underwriting period”, as such term is defined in the Rule. Continuing Disclosure Agreement. In order to assist bidders in complying with the SEC Rule 15c212(b)(5), the County will execute and deliver a continuing disclosure agreement on or before the date of issuance of the bonds pursuant to which the County will undertake to provide certain information annually and notices of certain events. A description of this agreement is set forth in the Preliminary Official Statement and will also be set forth in the Official Statement. Additional Information. The Preliminary Official Statement of County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland, concerning the Bonds, and copies of this Notice of Sale may be obtained from Mr. Harold L. Higgins, Finance Officer, Worcester County Government Building, Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863, or from the County’s Financial Advisor, Davenport & Company LLC, 8600 LaSalle Road, Suite 324, Towson, Baltimore, Maryland, 21286 (410-296-9426). COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND By: Madison J. Bunting, Jr. President of the Board of County Commissioners * Preliminary, subject to change as provided herein. OCD-6/4/2t _________________________________

IN THE MATTER OF: Karis Marie Cowan FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO: Karis Marie Gerlitzki IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY Civil No.: 23-C-15-0346

NOTICE (Adult) (DOM REL 61) The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which he/she seeks to change his/her name from Karis Marie Cowan to Karis Marie Gerlitzki. The petitioner is seeking a name change because: My biological father has not taken part in my life in any way whatsoever since I was 18 months old. I have no connection with the Cowan name and would like to be known by the family name that cared for me my whole life, which is my biological mother’s maiden name. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 23rd day of June, 2015. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought. A copy of this notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county/city at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/4/1t _________________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 16086 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Register of Wills court of York County, PA. appointed Douglas C. Sommers, 940 Delray Dr., Forest Hill, Md 21050 as the Executor of the Estate of Dorothy M. Adams who died on April 13, 2010 domiciled in Pennsylvania, USA. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by

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PUBLIC NOTICES law will be barred. Douglas C. Sommers Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: June 04, 2015 OCD-6/4/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA

THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2015 Pursuant to the provisions of the

Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. 6:30 p.m. Case No. 15-19, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, Esquire, on the lands of Stephen Adkins, IV, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 50 feet to 31.2 feet (an encroachment of 18.8 feet) and requesting a variance to the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area setback from 100 feet to 30.5 feet (an encroachment of 69.5 feet) all of which is associated with a proposed single-family dwelling in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-116(m), ZS 1206(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, and Natural

Resources Article Sections NR 3104(c)(4) & NR 3-111(c), located at 12316 Pine Rest Lane, approximately 365 feet northwest of Waterview Drive, Tax Map 26, Parcel 392, Lot 16, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 15-24, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, Esquire, on the lands of Peter & Rita Clarke, requesting an after-the-fact variance to further reduce the Ordinance prescribed rear yard setback from 3.2 feet to 3.0 feet (a further encroachment of 0.2 feet) associated with an existing open deck in the R-4 General Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-208(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 12961 Harbor Road, at the terminus of Harbor Road and Marlin Avenue, Tax Map 27, Parcel 431, Block K, Lot 6B and Tax Map 27, Parcel 431, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland.

6:40 p.m. Case No. 15-26, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, Esquire, on the lands of West OC Properties, LLC, requesting a special exception to establish a heliport in the C-2 General Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-210(c)(14), ZS 1-325, and ZS 1345, located at 9543 Stephen Decatur Highway, approximately 900 feet south of Sunset Avenue, Tax Map 26, Parcel 424, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:45 p.m. Case No. 15-22, on the application of O.R. White, on the lands of Wayne Fidler, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed front yard setback from 50 feet to 47.3 feet (an encroachment of 2.7 feet) and requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed rear yard setback from 30 feet to 20.3 feet (an encroachment of 9.7 feet) associated with a proposed single-family dwelling in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1206(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located on the southerly side of Snug Harbor Road, approximately 0.33 miles east of Meadow Drive, Tax Map 33, Parcel 346, Section A, Lot 36 of the Snug Harbor Subdivision, in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:50 p.m. Case No. 15-23, on the lands of Jamie & Robin Villanueva, requesting a special exception to reconstruct the non-conforming portion of an existing single-family dwelling in the V-1 Village District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-122(d)(1)B, ZS 1-204(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 4436 Bayside Road, between First Street and Second Street, Tax Map 73, Parcel 29, Lot 7AA, in the Second Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:55 p.m. Case No. 15-25, on the lands of Bridget Beck, requesting a variance to the Ordinance prescribed side yard setback from 8 feet to 4 feet (an encroachment of 4 feet) associated with a proposed addition to an existing single-family dwelling in the R-2 Suburban Residential Zoning District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-206(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 13354 Cove Landing Road, approximately 480 feet east of Captains Drive, Tax Map 4, Parcel 26, Block 7, Lot 6, in the Fifth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 7:00 p.m. Case No. 15-27, on the application of Amanda Cropper, on the lands of Berlin Properties North, LLC, requesting a special exception for a transient use associated with a special event for Jeep Week in the I-2 Heavy Industrial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(3) and ZS 1-337(a), located at Old Ocean City Road, approximately 555 feet east of Main Street (MD Route 818), Tax Map 25, Parcels 52 and 57, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-5/28/2t _________________________________

Commentary

Homeland Security big money waster

Whether Americans are safer because of the U.S. Freedom Act is a debate that led the Congress in the past week to change some of act’s domestic spying allowances, but what there should be no argument about is that the postSeptember 2001 homeland security ramp-up also led to a colossal waste of money. Although most jurisdictions receiving grants through the various Homeland Security Department programs would strongly disagree, and would defend the expenditure of every penny, it is evident that some purchases just weren’t necessary. Things were bought because the money was available. The most obvious case in point is Ocean City’s $450,000 police command vehicle, which the City Council in 2005 agreed to buy. At the time of that discussion, great emphasis was placed on the high-tech RV’s “presence,” which, for almost a halfmillion dollars, it ought to have, plus some. Still, it would be safe to say that few people have ever seen it in action, and even fewer have witnessed a circumstance when this kind of presence was vital to protecting the peace and good order of the town. Besides, in a town just 10 miles long, with a centrally located Public Safety Building, police can get anywhere in town in 15 minutes or less – driving the speed limit. This is not a criticism of the department or the 2005 City Council, for that matter. No one can blame them for taking advantage of freely flowing federal money. After all, as the theory goes, if they didn’t take the money, someone else would. That burden of guilt falls on federal authorities and the politicians who enabled them by abandoning whatever common sense they might have possessed. All that needs to be said to put this ridiculous business in perspective is that this is also how the Town of Preston, Md., population 719, got a grant for a surveillance system on its water tower. Hey, it’s a target and you just can’t be too careful.

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Next, human Swiss Army knife

By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher Because everyone is, inexplicably, going overboard on the former Bruce Jenner sex change business, it’s just not worth writing about, except to say that in matters like this, I subscribe to the philosophy put forth in an old Frank By Perdue comStewart m e r c i a l : Dobson Parts is parts and Jenner didn’t want the nuggets. That’s how I see it, since I don’t care what anyone does as long as they don’t do it to me. As far as I’m concerned, he could have the pope’s nose (that’s slang for the chicken part that went over the fence last) attached to his forehead as a conversation piece and it wouldn’t bother me. What I don’t get, though, are all the expressions of admiration for him or her having the courage to undergo this operation. I have known many guys who have said they would happily give up a part of a part, as it were, in exchange for the kind of money she’s going to

make off this. This is just an aside, but why is it that when guys say things of this nature it always involves giving up something on the left? You never hear anyone say, “Man, I’d give my right … for that!” It’s some kind of discrimination against lefties, which I believe should be brought to the forefront of public discussion, since we have pretty much covered every other kind of insensitivity these last few years. I know I’m treading on dangerous ground here and risk offending any number of people, and not just the ones who don’t care for conversations about body parts, except, of course, until they reach the age when they can and do complain in great detail about which ones no longer operate according to the original factory settings. We all have experienced that, such as when you’re in a social setting and suddenly the conversation lurches from sports, politics or something equally routine to a complete medical rundown on why a person’s zootiepottamus has become zootless. Or, perhaps, zoots when it should not. But back to being offensive: I also might run afoul of those who read this and conclude that I am making light

of a serious situation, when the fact is more people than we realize are, shall we say, mispackaged at birth. I am not making fun of these people. And why is that again? It’s because I absolutely do not care what anyone does to his or her body, and that includes trading it in for a different model. Besides, surgery of any kind can’t be what you would call an enjoyable experience, because, as I understand it, being operated on hurts. All I know is that I got unlimited ice cream when I had my tonsils out, so I can only assume that operations as involved as these are would require an entire dairy farm. So, yes, those who undergo it are courageous in that regard. At the same time, however, we have reached a level in our medical and surgical expertise where anyone can be or have anything they want if they have enough money. For all I know, you could turn yourself into a human Swiss Army knife, with an attachment suitable for every occasion. “So,” the doctor says, “would you also like a screwdriver?” “Thanks, but I’ll stick to the ice cream.”

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Commander hotel celebrates 85 years in OC By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (June 5, 2015) A hotel can’t last in Ocean City for 85 years without undergoing a bit of change and the Commander Hotel on the Boardwalk has seen that change and then some. For example, in 1997 the building was replaced entirely. Now, under the management of the Real Hospitality Group, working on behalf of owners Will Lynch and Todd Burbage, are deciding what form that change will come in for the next big project at the hotel. “Phase I gave us the chance to expand, phase II was replacing the restaurant and phase III is renovations,” Rick Day, public relations officer for the Real Hospitality Group, said. Grotto Pizza opened in late May as the first Ocean City location of the Rehoboth Beach-based pizza chain. “We want to retain the history but also give a sense of what we are trying to be,” Day said. “I’ve seen a couple of preliminary drawings, we’re currently working on ideas and expect to begin in 2016.” After all, flat-screen TVs and other design or functionality features such as Wi-Fi weren’t exactly the norm even in 1997. “We want to clean it up a bit and examine the nuance of our offerings,” Day said.

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Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, fourth from left, director of Intergovernmental Affairs for Gov. Larry Hogan, presents a state proclamation to the Lynch and Burbage families Saturday night recognizing the Commander Hotel’s 85th anniversary. Accepting the honor, from left, are Todd Burbage, Amy Burbage, Will Lynch, John Lynch and Linda Lynch.

History is important, especially to those who lived it. More than 200 people RSVP’d to the 85th anniversary celebration held last week, Day said. According to Bunk Mann’s “Vanishing Ocean City” history book, the Commander Hotel was, for a long time, the northernmost hotel on the Boardwalk.

Its dining room was famous and the Commander outranked many other hotels, enjoying “elite” status. “To dine at the Commander was a special occasion for tourists and locals alike,” according to Mann. The beachfront clambakes were especially spectacular, according to Mann’s book. The Lynch family renovated and

restored the Commander several times before handing over day-to-day operations to the group, Day said. The facility underwent a two-stage renovation in 1979, and in 1992 the cabanas near the pool were rebuilt. Of course, 1997 brought the full-building replacement and added retail space for rent facing the Boardwalk.

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