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Tax petition court bound Citing state statutes, city will argue set tax limits violate assigned powers

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (June 26, 2015) As expected, Ocean City government will pursue court intervention to prevent a proposed charter amendment from going to voters, and will argue that the measure would violate the state’s assignment of tax powers to the municipal council.

Following a closed-door legal conference Tuesday morning, Council President Lloyd Martin announced that the city would be seeking an “independent judicial review” of the proposed amendment, based on the council’s belief that the measure constituted “an unlawful [tax] rollback in violation of state law.” The charter measure was created by a petition circulated by the activist group Ocean City Taxpayers for Social Justice. State law requires

that 20 percent of registered voters in a jurisdiction sign a petition in order to have a charter amendment put to referendum, either at a special ballot or during the next regular November election. The petition garnered 1,477 signatures, well above the threshold of 1,228 given Ocean City’s voting population of 6,141. The ballot measure would ask voters to amend the city’s charter by inserting a clause preventing the See TOWN on Page 4

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Vandals strike midtown sites By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 26, 2015) More than half a dozen businesses were tagged with graffiti on June 18 between 61st Street and 70th Street. According to the Public Affairs Specialist for the Ocean City Police Department, Lindsay Richard, reports of graffiti began coming in around 8 a.m. and the offenses took place sometime after 1 a.m. “Many of the additional instances of graffiti were found by Ocean City police officers after they canvassed the area,” she See MULTIPLE on Page 3

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FIREMAN’S PARADE One of the highlights of the annual Maryland State Firefighter’s Association conference, now in its 123rd year in Ocean City, is the parade along Baltimore Ave. On Wednesday, more than 600 units participated in the procession running from 16th to 33rd Streets. Hundreds gathered along the street to watch the bands, performers and trucks on display. A new category, hand-drawn apparatus, celebrated antique fire-control measures before the advent of gaspowered engines.

Multiple midtown businesses struck with graffiti spree Continued from Page 1 added. “It was not quite as bad as before, but it still covered more than 10 blocks.” Richard is referencing an incident that took place earlier this spring when buildings, including Cowboy Coast on 17th Street, were tagged with graffiti. Old Pro Golf, Shade Shack, the 64th Street Market, Generals Kitchen and Dead Freddie’s were among the businesses vandalized. Police continue to investigate the incidents.

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Town will seek judgement on tax cap legality Continued from Page 1 city from levying a property tax rate greater than 38 cents per $100 of assessed value. This was the tax levy in the 2008-2009 fiscal year, the last budget struck prior to the 2008 financial collapse. Since then, the city’s tax rate – in response to declining property values – has risen to 47.8 cents for the coming fiscal year. If approved, the measure would thus cut taxes by nearly 10 cents, forcing the city to reduce its operating budget by at least $8 million. The council’s position stems from a 1992 brief from the Maryland Court of Appeals regarding a similar case between Anne Arundel County and anti-tax advocate Rayburn Smallwood, as well as another parallel case between an activist group H Baltimore County. and

In both cases, the court found democracy. Representative bodies that ballot provisions that would de- are elected to look out for the interfacto set the tax rate violated section ests of all constituents, and are thus 6-302 of the Maryland Code, which endowed with legislative powers, as dictates that the opposed to simply county council was governing by poputo set the tax rate. lar majority. ‘…the exercise of the Having the tax rate As a result, the legislative initiative power dictated by charter court found that amendment thus [by petitioners]... completely “the exercise of the circumvents the legislative violated this basic legislative initiative organization. power [by petitionbody, thereby totally The legal stipuers]... completely undermining its status as lation, City Solicicircumvents the tor Guy Ayres has the primary legislative organ.’ legislative body, Court finding argued, is the same thereby totally unfor municipalities, dermining its staas the same lantus as the primary guage used in 6-302 is used in sec- legislative organ.” tion 6-303, which assigns municipal However, certain elements of the tax powers. Anne Arundel and Baltimore petiThe court’s reasoning goes back tions were found to be correct in that to the basic idea of representative they did not set a hard level of taxa-

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Overhaul of city salary structure suggested Pay study recommends new, narrower brackets to correct municipal workers’ earnings

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (June 26, 2015) While no decision has been made, the City Council on Tuesday finally got a chance to review the Town of Ocean City’s longawaited employee pay study, which proposed potentially significant changes in the salary structure for local government workers. If the study’s findings are enacted, the resort essentially would be looking at creating new, unified pay brackets that would replace the current hodgepodge of municipal pay scales that vary between city departments and tenure tracks. More specifically, those pay scales would be narrower in range –meaning the range from any pay grade’s minimum starting salary to the salary cap – than the current widerranging pay scales. Among other things, that wider range also has led to some inequity a public employee pay, according to the study. “Your current range is a bit broader than what we typically see,” said Don Long, president of Management Advisory Group International, which was selected by the city last year as the consultant to direct the pay study. Typically, Long said, most public agencies see a 50 to 60 percent range within pay scales. That is to say, after many years in a given position, and employee’s salary will peak at 50 to 60 percent more than the minimum starting salary for the position. In Ocean City, however, MAGI found that pay scales had a range of at least 70 percent, with some executive titles having an 83 percent range between where they started and

where they’ve capped out. “I haven’t seen that for a long time,” Long said. “The recommended restructuring took a bit off the bottom, and a bit off the top as well.” Under MAGI’s proposal, all new pay scales would have a 60 percent range. This will be universal. For instance, the lowest of the new pay brackets will be grade 101, used for janitors and custodians, and will have a starting minimum of $22,745 per year and a cap of $36,397 - a range of exactly 60 percent. Similarly, the highest pay bracket will be grade 130, used for the chief of police, city engineer, finance director, and public works director, and will have a starting minimum of $93,622 and a cap of $149,815 – again, a range of exactly 60 percent. For many positions, MAGI’s new brackets would mean that starting pay would be a bit higher to bring previously underpaid positions in line with current market rates. At the same time, salary ceilings would be lowered. The former change, applied to the existing employee base, would cost the city $115,165 per year in order to grant raises to 54 employees whose salaries are currently below the market minimum for their pay grade under the MAGI scale. However, the city has already budgeted a two percent cost-of-living raise for all employees, regardless of pay position, in the coming 2016 fiscal year. This would cut the marginal cost of the new minimums down to $84,470. Assuming the council enacts the new pay schedule as of Jan. 1, 2016, which is actually the middle of the fiscal year, the cost on the upcoming city budget would only be $42,235, a relatively minor expense. At the same time, however, employees currently earning more than

the new maximum under the proposed MAGI designations would have their pay frozen, until later salary adjustments caused their bracket caps to catch up with their existing salaries. From this point, the major policy decision for the city’s elected officials will be how to give raises in the future. Currently, the city grants either the aforementioned cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), or what is called an incremental increase. The former not only increases the pay of individual employees, it also increases the minimum and maximum of each pay bracket, in order to keep pace – theoretically – with market inflation. This means that even employees who are at the maximum of their pay bracket will get a COLA raise, as the adjustment will increase

the ceiling itself. Incremental increases, on the other hand, would not move the brackets under this proposal. Rather, only employees who are not maxed out would get the raise, and the increase would be weighted toward those who are making less than the midpoint of their salary bracket. The city uses a rigid step-scale, where each year of service equals a set raise, in just three areas: police, firefighters/EMTs, and 911 dispatchers. The first two are set according to union contracts with the Fraternal Order of Police and International Association of Fire Fighters. The council could continue to grant COLAs and incremental increases under the new pay scale, See CITY Page 6

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City could introduce merit raises, limit COLAs Continued from Page 5 Long said, but it is not recommended. As long as the city revises its market data every few years, as opposed to the current situation, where it has gone seven years without any pay scale revisions, an arbitrary COLA should not be necessary. Similarly, across-the-board increments or steps could still be given, but MAGI’s brackets would also allow, ideally, for performance-based raises to be allocated. “Generally, I would always like to

see a merit system in place where people’s pay adjustments are based on evaluations of performance,” Long said. “Most agencies are moving away from step plans. It is often retained only for police and fire portions of the organization. An ‘openrange’ approach is now considered best practice.” Creating a system for merit raises, at least one that is fair and transparent, is not a simple task. MAGI, however, has done so in several jurisdictions using a software system, which calculates merit raises

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based on employee performance evaluations, current pay relative to their peers, and other factors, and then parses out however much money the council has allocated to merit raises in a given year amongst the most worthy employees. “There’s been a lot of mention of this software, which came with the study and its prepaid. We already own that,” said city Human Resources Director Wayne Evans. “You could certainly develop a performance-based system that takes into account how someone is rated in job performance versus where they fall on the pay tables.” Currently, the only way for a city employee to get a merit-based raise is to be promoted to a job that was vacated, or have that person’s existing position moved up to a different pay bracket. One of the reasons the city’s existing pay brackets are so wide-ranging, Evans said, is that there is often a gap of 8 percent or more between the midpoint of one pay bracket to the midpoint of the next. Salary ranges have expanded over the years out of need to create some overlap between brackets, so that there isn’t a massive jump from one to the other. The MAGI brackets would be more evenly spaced at exactly five percent between pay grades, Evans said, making employee mobility much easier. “If you want to promote someone, it would be much easier to justify moving them up five percent rather than having to move them up eightplus percent in order to hit the same experience level in the next pay grade,” he said. The other issue with MAGI’s evaluation is how to deal with employees who are currently at the top of their pay brackets and who, under the new brackets, will actually exceed the salary cap.

Under the city’s upcoming budget, the 2 percent COLA would be applied to the salary scales themselves, and thus benefit capped employees. However, it is MAGI’s intent that the city not do this, since there’s little point in establishing new salary tables only to inflate them two percent as soon as they’re adopted. “The intention is that these ranges would go into effect on Jan. 1 and that there would not be an extra two percent added to them,” Evans said. The town has a number of employees whose pay progressed rapidly during the pre-2008 boom, making them ineligible for further incremental increases over the past several years. “If we chose to give merit raises in lieu of a COLA, the brackets would not change,” said Councilman and former City Manager Dennis Dare. “A lot of these employees have been with the town a long time and without a COLA, their buying power goes down. “Do we just say ‘you’ve been here a long time and you’re doing a good job, but we can’t give you any more because you’re at the top of the grade?’” The answer to this, City Manager David Recor suggested, would be to do what many private companies do for executives whose pay has been capped, and grant a bonus. These would have the benefit of not obligating the city to added pay in perpetuity or increase retiring salaries for pension purposes. “In a scenario where we are not granting COLAs that would bump up the top end, you could make a policy decision that the adjustment come in the form of a bonus rather than an adjustment to the pay schedule itself,” Recor said. “That way it doesn’t compound itself each year.” “That’s exactly what I would recSee BONUSES Page 7

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Study shows wide range of over- and under-paid jobs

By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (June 26, 2015) As seen on this week’s front page, the city is considering how to implement new employee salary tables proposed in a pay study that was unveiled this week. The bedrock of the study, performed by consultants from Management Advisory Group International (MAGI), was an extensive survey of various municipal job titles in Ocean City, determining what employees do, how they’re qualified to do it, and exactly how much of it they do. MAGI then compared this data with other public agencies whose job titles matched Ocean City’s not only in name, but in function, to establish market rates.

As an average of the entire employee population, MAGI found that Ocean City was in line with the market, with both starting minimums and salary maximums falling roughly within 6 percent of the average minimum and maximum pay for comparable job sets in other jurisdictions. However, Ocean City’s range of pay within individual job categories was often much broader than other jurisdictions, revealing some areas where the city’s pay had clearly gone out-of-whack, leading MAGI to recommend a general tightening of the city’s salary tables under a new, unified classification system. So readers can get a taste of MAGI’s work, without wading through 100plus pages of data sheets, see the chart on the following page.

Bonuses proposed for those exceeding new salary caps Continued from Page 6 ommend in those circumstances,” Long added. No motions were made by the council following Long’s presentation. Adoption of the new pay scales,

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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (June 26, 2015) More than a year after it first premiered, the Ocean City documentary “Downee Ocean, Hon!” is drawing even more attention to the resort. The Maryland Public Television special, which centers on Maryland’s seaside history and culture, is up for a regional-level Emmy award from the National Capital/Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, to be awarded a ceremony tomorrow night in Bethesda. Shot in the summer of 2013, and first airing on MPT in April 2014, the documentary is the brainchild of MPT Executive Producer Mike English and independent travel writer/producer Mike Sobola, who was brought on for the project. “Growing up, Ocean City was somewhere we went for summers in high school. It was always the dream thing to work down there,” Sobola said. “So I knew where the show could go. I looked for other people with those experiences and it took on a life of it’s own.” Downee Ocean, Hon! was shot as part of MPT’s annual Chesapeake Bay Week, celebrating the state’s waterways. Film crews made six separate trips to Ocean City, Sobola said, for a total of 20 to 30 days of shooting. “It was a marathon, spread out through the summer,” Sobola said. “It was fun. A lot of work. I was pulling my hair out at times, but it was worth it.” As opposed to flashy, breakneckpaced travel or outdoors programs one might see on national networks, Downee Ocean, Hon! is decidedly a public television documentary. During the course of the hour-long program, viewers get in-depth looks at several groups of people who make Ocean City tick, from the Ocean City Beach Patrol, to the workers at Dolle’s candy factory, to the pilots who pick up the advertising banners flown over the beach. “We were trying to capture all the things people love to do when they go to the beach and what they love about the beach,” English said. “The difference between public television and other outlets is that we try to tell the story you don’t hear about very often. We trust our viewers to pay attention and to want a deeper story.” Sobola said he likely shot enough segments to make at least another hour of the documentary. “We spent a lot of time on some segments that didn’t make the final cut,” Sobola said. “I thought it was better to have a little more meat on a few pieces rather than go bare-bones on everything. We wanted something that peeled back the facade a little bit.” Tomorrow night’s awards show will be broadcast to the public on Tuesday, June 30 beginning at 8 p.m. on MPT2.

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City faces big decisions on Baltimore Ave. sign change By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (June 26, 2015) A major change in signs could be a sign of major change. The Ocean City Council will need to decide, by summer’s end, whether business signs currently in the city’s Baltimore Avenue right-of-way will be allowed to remain in their previous locations after they are altered in order to meet new city sign restrictions, which go into effect in 2016. “Probably 50 percent of the signs are in the right-of-way that will have to be modified as to height or size,” city Zoning Administrator R. Blaine Smith said. “The question is, will you allow them to be retrofitted and put back in the right-of-way where they were before?” 2016 will mark 10 years since the city adopted comprehensive downtown redevelopment regulations, in 2006. Among these regulations are uniform sign policies for size, height and other factors, with the provision that any preexisting nonconforming signs must be brought into compliance within 10 years of the enactment. The issue along Baltimore Avenue, from Third Street to 15th Street, is that many business signs are actually located in the city’s right-of-way. Although it may not look like it, the Baltimore Avenue right-of-way is 75 feet wide but only 44 feet of that consists of an improved roadway. Further, the existing road and adjacent sidewalks were actually built crooked along the right-of-way, creating oddly shaped areas on the east side of the road that, while they are used as front lawns or driveways for adjacent buildings, are legally part of the public street. The city’s policy has been to allow nonpermanent structures to perpetuate within the right-of-way, until a time when the city desires to widen the road. Permanent signage has been allowed to remain in its historic locations, with the consent of the city council. But, if the city is serious about future right-ofway improvements along Baltimore Av-

enue, Smith noted, it may as well tell business owners that there’s no point in ordering new, smaller signs to comply with the upcoming rules, since the signs will have to be taken down once street work begins. “If you tell them they can put the signs back in the right-of-way and they modify that sign, then they’re going to want to regain their investment over a period of time having that new sign,” Smith said. “They’re not going to want to take it down a year or two later if we come back and start work on the street.” Councilman Dennis Dare, who was city manager when the city did the restructuring and realignment of Baltimore Avenue below Third Street, was hoping for progress sooner rather than later. “We undergrounded the utilities and redid the streetscape downtown and it looks great, but everyone comes in on Route 50 and goes north up Baltimore Avenue and we show them our worst side street-wise,” Dare said. “The businesses with the signage in the right-of-way have to realize that, hopefully someday soon, we’ll precede with streetscaping that right-of-way,” he continued. “If we allow the signs to remain, we’re going to be coming back saying ‘you have to move it,’ even though they just spent the money.” The 2006 redevelopment ordinance, amongst other things, prohibits free-standing signs of more than 100 square feet in surface area, and/or more than 20 feet in height. This is the most commonly violated clause by signs that were grandfathered in, with Smith identifying 15 signs in the Baltimore Avenue right-of-way that will have to be changed next year due to excessive height or surface area. A formal decision will not need to be made until the end of the summer, but Smith wanted to get ahead of the issue. “It is a major policy decision,” Mayor Rick Meehan said. “Hopefully we can continue to move forward and redevelop.”

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By Zack Hoopes Staff Writer (June 26, 2015) Ocean City police have concluded their investigation into what appears to have been a drive-by shooting two weeks ago, having found few leads to go on. On June 12, at roughly 1:30 a.m., police were called to 74th Street and Coastal Highway for reports of shots fired. Officers discovered that rounds struck the window of Coach’s Corner diner, which was closed at the time, and found several spent cartridge casings in the road, accord-

ing to Ocean City Police Department Public Information Officer Lindsay Richard. Detectives interviewed several citizens who called to report the sound of gunfire, Richard said, but found that none had actually seen the incident take place. At this point, Richard said, detectives “have exhausted the investigation and determined that this was a random act.” Anyone with further information is asked to call the OCPD crime tip hotline at 410-520-5136.

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City fails with bid to get county tag off ads Pass-through of state funds for advertising comes with add’l stipulations, confusion

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (June 26, 2015) Tensions between Ocean City and Worcester County over money once again revealed themselves at the June 16 meeting of the County Commissioners, as the city officials asked the county for permission to strike references to the county’s tourism Website from certain of its printed advertising materials. The request by City Council member Mary Knight was backed by County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic of the Ocean City district, whose motion to that affect died for lack of a second. The city has chafed under this tourism promotion program, which is

just a minor piece of its multi-milliondollar advertising budget, because the county attached conditions to what amounts to a pass-through grant from the state. “For a number of years, Ocean City got $270,000,” County Tourism Director Lisa Challenger said later in the week. “It had been more in the big years, but it’s always been at least that amount. “ It went directly into their general fund and could be spent on whatever.” “There was no accountability to where that money was spent,” Commissioner Bud Church also said in a separate interview. “The state came to us and said if the county passes the money through, we can get another $60,000-$65,000 in grant money. So that’s what they did.” Everyone seemed to agree. “If the county submitted the in-

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Ex-Coastal Bays director begins new venture Dave Wilson, partners launch Conservation Community Consulting

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (June 26, 2015) Navigating the twists, turns and changes of policy and governmental procedure might not be the founding principle of a nonprofit, landowner or for-profit venture with a conservation aspect, but that’s where former Director of the Maryland Coastal Bays Program Dave Wilson comes in. He has stepped down from the bays program and is stepping into his new business, Conservation Community Consulting. “In consulting you can make bigger impacts,” Wilson said, “I can find money for conservation. I can guide local nonprofits into supporting and engaging the constituencies they should. My strength is policy and outreach.” Wilson began his tenure at the Coastal Bays Program 18 years ago as the director of outreach under thendirector Dave Blazer. When Blazer retired in 2008, Wilson won the top spot, where he remained until last month, when he decided to change gears. “The staff and community, over

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start of his consulting business. “Money for lower shore nonprofits, I think, is beginning to dry up. I’d like to keep them alive but make them more efficient — completing projects with less fluff and more substance, for example,” he said. But that’s not the only area he’d Dave Wilson like to explore. “Anyone who wants to do something good for the environment can benefit from our services,” Wilson said, “It’s clear to us we want to be working clean and green, not for the bad guys.” A private landowner, or a developer with a construction project may

want to add a conservation aspect to a project, but need information on zoning, for example. “How and where we grow are critical,” Wilson said, “Taxes and the quality of schools, for example, are all deeply tied to planning and zoning. It’s a myth that we should grow everywhere. It’s cheaper and makes most sense to do it near existing infrastructure.” Conservation Community Consulting is now working with nearly a dozen clients on a variety of projects. “We’re allocating our time wisely and have an eye toward expansion,” Wilson said. The firm’s website is still under development, but Wilson can be reached by phone at 443-523-2201 or via e-mail at conservationcc@gmail.com.

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Q&A: New Worcester schools spokeswoman County Board of Education chooses internal hire Carrie Sterrs to replace Witherow

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (June 26, 2015) Barbara Witherow has been the Worcester County Schools spokesperson for seventeen years and will retire effective June 30, at which time Carrie Sterrs, current administrative assistant to the assistant superintendent of instruction, will take over. Sterrs was announced as Witherow’s successor at a board of education meeting last month, and sat for an interview with Ocean City Today. Q. Who is Carrie Sterrs and where does she come from? A. I was born right here in Salis-

bury, Md., and was an Eastern Shore native for my early childhood until my family relocated to New Jersey. I earned my bachelor of arts in journalism and professional writing from The College of New Jersey. Prior to relocating back to the Eastern Shore, I served in the following positions: communications/planning officer for West Essex Regional Schools; community education specialist/grant writer for the Willingboro Public School District; public information officer/grant writer for the Point Pleasant School District; communications liaison for the Barnegat Township School District. Outside the realm of school communications, I was a staff writer for the Southern New Jersey newspaper division with the Gannett Company, and I have also served as an Assistant

Editor of web and print publications for a boutique design/editorial firm in Point Pleasant, N.J. I currently reside in Sanford, Va.; I am married, and I have two beautiful daughters: Avery, 4, and Reagan, 9, both of whom attend school in Worcester County. (My Carrie Sterrs youngest will be an “official” WCPS student in the fall when she begins Pre-K.) Q. As a fellow N.J. transplant, what is it that attracted you to Worcester County? A. Undoubtedly, the wonderful education system that Worcester County provides is one of the primary

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reasons for our relocation back to the shore. Having two school-aged children, a high quality education was an incredibly important part of our decision, as it is for most families. I was also happy to return to my Eastern Shore roots and share these beautiful surroundings with my family. Q. This is a big, big job with lots of responsibility in a number of areas, how do you plan to tackle it? A. The key to tackling any job – large or small – in my opinion is organization and the ability to multitask, and I think using technology to that end is incredibly important. I am a huge proponent of technology in both the workplace and at home. I leverage digital and online tools like Outlook, iCalendar and SmartSheet to keep myself organized in both my professional and personal life, and I find it to be very effective. Q. You lasted almost a year in the trenches at Gannett before starting a career in education. What made you change gears? A. I have truly fond memories of my time working at Gannett! I hold a deep adoration for journalism and writing in general and I have a strong passion for working in public education. When I left Gannett to pursue my career in education communications, I had truly found a career path that combined the very things I loved. I know that my varied experience in school communications, journalism and in the Instructional Department here in WCPS have fully prepared me to make this transition. Q. As the face/voice of the Worcester Public schools, what is a story you’re not looking forward to having to tell? A. As WCPS’s coordinator of public relations, I will deal with all things that impact education. Whether I’m looking forward to telling a story is not really the point, so much as making sure that all of our stakeholders – our students, parents, staff and community members – are given the most accurate information in as timely a fashion as possible. Q. The Worcester County Board of Education has clashed publicly with the Worcester commissioners and local media, could you describe your communications “style?” A. I would say that my style is to present accurate and timely information to our stakeholders and to members of the media as they cover news in our district. This has always been the “style” or philosophy of the public relations office and I plan on continuing in this tradition. Q. The board of education also enforces strict communications protocols. Will this policy continue, relax or tighten? A. The protocol of funneling media inquiries through my office will continue. This process ensures a timely response to media inquiries, while allowing our educators to stay focused on teaching and learning. I would like

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Sterrs addresses schools’ protocol, digital conversion to note that WCPS’s protocol is quite standard for educational systems in my experience. Q. Briefly describe, in your own words, the situation facing the county and Board of Education concerning Showell Elementary School. A. We are currently waiting for approval from the county commissioners to fund the design phase of the new elementary school. We very much want to move forward as the existing school has multiple deficiencies and has exceeded its capacity. Q. The county touts the public schools as one of major draws of the area. Do you think their financial support echoes the rhetoric? A. I believe you are asking if the asserting that good schools draw new residents is accurate. I think it is. Realtors tell us that one of the first ques-

tions asked by would-be buyers is “How are the schools?” I personally feel this is true, as my family is in the early stages of relocating from Virginia to Worcester County. However, even residing out of state, I was so impressed with WCPS’s track record of student success that both my husband and I insisted upon our children attending school in Worcester. Q. What is the status of digital conversion at the schools? A. This is an exciting time for WCPS as digital devices for educators are in the process of being deployed, and schools are gearing up to announce to parents how devices will be rolled out to students in the fall. The district has also implemented a number of improvements to our technological infrastructure in support of the digital conversion.

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COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIEFS By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (June 26, 2015) The Worcester County Commissioners also discussed the following issues during their Tuesday, June 16 meeting.

Law enforcement MOU In what had been handled as an informal staff swap to populate the Criminal Enforcement Team — the successor to a task force that operated for a number of previous years — the county signed a memorandum of understanding pertaining to forfeitures from primarily drug-related seizures. The Worcester Sheriff’s office will maintain the operating budget of the team, which will be funded primarily through a 30 percent portion of seized assets. The remaining 70 percent will be divided up by the participating agencies, prorated by the number of supplied personnel.

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Fund budgets approved The Sanitary Service Area, Solid Waste and Liquor Control Board are the county’s enterprise fund services, typically supported through the revenue they generate. For accounting purposes they are generally treated separately than the general budget, and so were approved this week instead of earlier this month. The budget proposals were approved unanimously, except for Liquor Control, which Commissioner Joe Mitrecic voted against.

Website reveal delayed Worcester County has been developing a new public website, reported to be similar in scope to the county’s existing intranet sites. The commissioners were scheduled to approve the proof-of-concept site during the public meeting, but ran out of time. The commissioners were invited to visit with IT staff at their convenience to review the prototype site.

Power Squadron holds annual fleet blessing, cruise

(June 26, 2015) The Ocean City Power Squadron held its annual Blessing of the Fleet at the Ocean Pines Marina on June 7. The event was attended by about 30 members and non-members alike and was followed by a cruise to Seacrets on 49th Street in Ocean City for a lunch and social gathering. The Blessing of the Fleet ceremony has been passed down through generations of sailors, fishermen, merchant mariners and navies around the world and is intended to safeguard crews and ships from the dangers of the seas through a traditional blessing given by a clergyman at the water’s edge. Associate Chaplain P/C Wallace J. Stevenson, AP, a member of the OCPS, provided the blessing this year. The Ocean City Power Squadron, as a part of the United States Power Squadrons – the oldest and largest recreational boater education organization in the country – provides boating seminars and courses to members and the public throughout the year and conducts free vessel safety checks to assure that boaters have all the necessary safety equipment on their vessels required by the U.S. Coast Guard and the state. For further information on the Power Squadron or its classes, contact Commander Stuart Glassman at 814-322-2120.

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Army Corps dredging spoil creates four new islands New acreage intended to replace some of what has been lost to sea level rise

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (June 26, 2015) Though sea level rise has claimed about 300 acres of island habitat in Maryland according to Roman Jesien, acting co-director of the coastal bays program, four have been restored by dredging spoil by the Army Corps of Engineers. With Superstorm Sandy recovery money, the Corps have been conducting dredging operations in and around the bays for years, and while most of the time the salvaged material is deposited on the beach, it is sometimes put to other uses, such as building islands. Only some of the new islands are named. The first, located in Assawoman bay, is Collier Island. Two are located in Chincoteague bay: Robbins Marsh and Island 12. Island 14 is in the Sinepuxent bay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re built as bird islands, for sand-nesting wildfowl,â&#x20AC;? Jesien said. The islands are usually marked with no-go areas, but usually allow for some sort of human interaction. Collier Island, for example, is popular for clamming, Jesien said, and is not currently marked. This island was completed in early March. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not really ready for birds yet and there arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t any birds on it yet, so we decided to allow access,â&#x20AC;? he said. Next year access is likely to be limited by posted signs, which are not always 100 percent effective, as boaters routinely indulge their deserted island fantasies by claiming these sandbars as their own. This sort of contact is usually fine, Jesien said, as long as restrictions are obeyed. However, some boaters bring their furry friends along with them to play king of the hill, and those visitors are notoriously indifferent to signage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These birdsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; only defense mechanism is in numbers,â&#x20AC;? Jesien said, adding that if there are only a few adult birds around, after having been scared off by a playful Golden Retriever for example, predators can very quickly harvest their young.

The problem, Jesien said, is in the pattern. Nesting shorebirds can be very particular about where they choose to lay their eggs. Common Terns have one location in the entire state of Maryland where they nest: Northeast of Skimmer Island in the Assawoman bay, Jesien said. They also tend to hang around, he said, and some species can live 20-25 years. These birds lay eggs annually and do it during Ocean Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s peak summer months. So while the birds are important, and the islands are important, and boater responsibility is important, the manpower is usually located elsewhere during summer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is our attempt to get some of the habitat back,â&#x20AC;? Jesien said.

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Zebastian Burke, 43, of Dover, Pa. was arrested on June 17 for touching people on the Boardwalk. Police reported that they saw Burke having trouble keeping his balance and slapping a young girl on her buttocks. He also was alleged to have been stumbling down the Boardwalk and bumping into people. He was charged with second-degree assault, fourth-degree sexual contact, disorderly conduct and intoxication.

On June 16, Carmelo Tomasello, 71, of Ocean City was arrested for driving under the influence and crashing his car. A witness told police he was driving behind Tomasello on Route 54 when he saw him swerve repeatedly and strike a guardrail. In addition, the witness Tomasello struck a parked car and pushed it into another parked vehicle. Tomasello allegedly tried to leave

the scene before the witness stopped him. Tomasello allegedly told police he was released from a detox hospital six hours prior and was prescribed five different medications to deal with his anxiety disorder and alcohol addiction. After failing several field sobriety tests, Tomasello was placed under arrest and taken to the Public Safety Building, where he failed a Breathalyzer test. He was charged with multiple drink-

ing and driving offenses and traffic violations.

Driving drunk James Benvenuti, 62, of Abingdon, Md. was arrested on June 22 for possessing multiple illegal weapons and driving under the influence. Police received a call about an apparent intoxicated driver who had allegedly passed out while driving. Police said they saw Benvenuti swerve into other lanes and fail to make a right turn in the far lane. After Benvenuti was stopped, police found that he had an alcohol restriction on his license. In addition to suspecting that Benvenuti had been drinking, police saw a spring-assisted knife next to him, found a second such knife on his person and a handgun replica in the trunk, according to the report. Police said he also failed three field sobriety tests. He was charged with multiple weapons violations, DWI, violating a license restriction and traffic violations.

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The creation of the United Nations was the fulfillment of a dream by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who was the first to use the term “United Nations,” to describe those at war with the Axis. When, in December 1941, the president suggested the use of the term to British Prime Minister Sir Winston S. Churchill, the prime minister immediately agreed, noting that the phrase had been used by Lord Byron in his poem, “Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage” to describe the forces arrayed against Napoléon at the Battle of Waterloo. The term was officially used on Jan. 2, 1942 when the following 26 governments signed the “Declaration by United Nations”: the United States, United Kingdom, USSR, China, Australia, Belgium, Canada,

Costa Rica, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panamá, Poland, South Africa and Yugoslavia. At the Yalta Conference, in February 1945, “The Big Three” had agreed to establish, “... a general international organization to maintain peace and security.” One can see that other than the United States, the United Kingdom, USSR and China, the rest of the countries fall into three groups. (1) The Commonwealth countries of Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand and South Africa; (2) those countries that were occupied by German forces and whose governments in exile were See NATIONS Page 27

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Continued from Page 24 leave the inlet parking lot when Miles jumped on the hood. The victim told police she exited her vehicle and asked Miles to leave her alone when Miles charged her and started a fight, according to the police report. Two other witnesses allegedly pulled Miles off the victim, while another witness told police that Miles had accused the mini-van driver of trying to her over, a charge that the victim denied. Miles was charged with two counts of second-degree assault, malicious destruction of property and possessing an open container of alcohol.

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OBITUARIES EMMA KATHERINE ADKINS ESMARK Berlin Emma Katherine Adkins Esmark of St. Martins went home to glory on Saturday, June 20, 2015. A member of a large Eastern Shore family centered in Wicomico and Worcester counties, Emma graduated from Buckingham High School in Berlin, Md. and Goldie Beacon Business School in Wilmington, Del.

Seven years after meeting her husband, Karl V. Esmark, in Wilmington in 1941, they married and had three sons: Karl Esmark (wife, Elizabeth), Kenneth Esmark (wife, Jeni) and Keith Esmark. She has five grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Karl, who passed away in 2007, precedes her in death. Emma was devoted to her family, church and com-

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munity and enjoyed gardening and collecting dolls. A funeral service of witness and joy was held at Faith Chapel in Libertytown, Md., on Thursday, June 25, 2015. Donations in memory of Emma can be made to the Showell Fire Department 11620 Worcester Hwy., Showell, Md. 21862. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home. Letters of condolence may be shared with the family at Burbage@BurabgeFuneralHome.com. OPAL JEANETTE HAYES DAUGHERTY Ocean City Opal Jeanette Hayes Daugherty, age 87, died June 1, 2015 at Berlin Nursing and Rehab Center, where she had resided for the past 25 months, of the infirmaries of old age. She had been a permanent resident of Ocean City, Md. since 1989. Born on Nov. 20, Opal Daugherty 1927 in Bristol, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Cordelia Mae Crumley Hayes, who moved their family to Salisbury, Md. in 1934. She was a 1945 graduate of Wicomico High School, and was active in their class reunions. She also attended Shenandoah Academy in New Market, Va. and Southern Missionary College in Chattanooga, Tenn., after which she worked as a secretary in the law office of the late Vaughn Richardson, before marrying her former husband, the late Dr. E. Bloxom Daugherty, DVM, in 1948, and raising four sons in Delmar, Del. After their divorce, she became a licensed real estate agent, and had a successful career in time share sales at several resorts in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Maryland. She retired in 2002. Her last timeshare position was with Coconut

JUNE 26, 2015 Mallory in Ocean City. She is survived by sons, E. Bloxom Daugherty III, and his wife, Bridgette, of Berkeley Springs, WVa. and Derek W. Daugherty, and his lifelong partner, Rose Saviano, of Pompano Beach, Fla.; grandchildren, Colleen Frances Fink, and her husband, Jeff, of Fernley Nev., Tyler W. Daugherty, of Blacksburg, Va. and Carolyn Marie Daugherty of Richmond, Va.; brothers, Col. William H. Hayes, of San Antonio, Texas and Col. R. Kenneth Hayes, and his wife, Bette, of Montgomery, Ala., and several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and former husband, she was preceded in death by sons, Drew Tyler Daugherty and Dale Hayes â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chipâ&#x20AC;? Daugherty, sister, Ruby Gatton of Florida, and brothers, Col. Cecil Hayes of San Rafael, Ca., Charles Edward â&#x20AC;&#x153;Edâ&#x20AC;? Hayes Jr. of Salisbury and Ronald Hayes of Bristol, Tenn. Following cremation, interment will be in Weaver Cemetery in Bristol, Tenn. Friends of Opal and family are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Hotel Atlantic in Berlin, Md. commencing at 1 p.m. Condolences can be sent to: bloxdaugherty@frontier.com. Arrangements are being handled by Messick Funeral Home in Bivalve, Md. NANCY DAHL WHIGHAM Ocean City Nancy Dahl Whigham, age 89, of Ocean City, Md., died on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. She was surrounded by the love of her family, when the Lord took her home. She was born in London, England, the daughter of Norman Nancy Whigham and Gladys Dahl. Nancy and her family movedÂ to Toronto, Canada and then to New York City, N.Y.Â She graduated from Drew Seminary High School in 1945 in Carmel, N.Y. She excelled in

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academics and athletics.Â In 1947 she graduated from Centenary College where she earned an Associate Arts degree in fashion design.Â While attending Centenary, she was a member of the Delta Sigma Sigma sorority and participated in all sports, excelling in basketball, field hockey and volleyball. She was an officer in the Guild Leadership Club. During her college years, she met and fell in love with the love of her life, her husband of 58 years, the late William Whigham III who had just returned from WWII. They were married in 1947. Nancy was an extremely devoted wife and loving mother to her appreciative children, Judith, William and David. She will always be remembered for her devotion to her family and her ability to make any house a home. She was loved deeply by all of her family and friends.Â Â She was a talented artist and enjoyed many hobbies such as gardening, sewing, skiing and crocheting.Â She alsoÂ didÂ volunteer work at her church andÂ various hospitals. Nancy loved to watch the Orioles and Nationals play baseball and loved to spend time with her cat, Blue Boy. She was strong in her Christian faith and lived her life accordingly as a great example to all who met her. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William, who passed in 2005.Â She is survived by herÂ grateful

three children and theirÂ spouses, Judith Davidson and her husband, Bill, William Whigham and his wife, Donna, and David Whigham and his wife, Susan.Â She also leaves behind a proudÂ legacy of six wonderful grandchildren, David Stoppel and his wife, Kim, David Whigham, Travis Whigham, Heather Holcomb and her husband, Curt, Bethany Whigham, and Victoria Whigham, as well as four great-grandchildren, Justin and Gavin Stoppel and Leander and Matilda Holcomb all of whom she loved very much.Â A private service was held at the Veterans Cemetery in Bear, Del. on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. In lieu of flowers,Â donations can be made to theÂ Worcester County Humane Society atÂ Eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest Drive, Ocean City, Md. 21842 or the Coastal Hospice Thrift Shop at 10441 Racetrack Rd. Berlin, Md. 21811. For online condolences, visit Chandler Funeral Homes & Crematory at www.chandlerfuneralhome.com. MARY LOU JACKSON GARNETT Salisbury Mary Lou Jackson Garnett, age 96, died June 16, 2015, in Salisbury, following an extended illness. Mary Lou was born Oct. 3, 1918, on a family farm at Ivanhoe, Texas, the first of four children to Alonzo and Clella Parker Jackson.

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She graduated from Dallas Commercial College in 1940. In 1942, at a U.S.O. function, she met Robert â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bobâ&#x20AC;? Garnett, a Virginia native on active duty with the U.S. Navy. They married April 3, 1943, in Hampton, Va., in the home of Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister, Irene Farster. The couple resided at Yorktown, Va., until 1944, when Bob was posted to duty in the Pacific. After the war, they lived at Richmond, Va., moving to Marion, Va., in 1948, when Bob was elected cashier at his pre-war employer, The Bank of Marion. Mary Lou retired from the U.S. Forest Service in 1979. At Marion, Mary Lou was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Snitch and Stitchâ&#x20AC;? Sewing Circle. She volunteered at Smyth County Community Hospital for more than 15 years. Mary Lou never let anything go to waste, often repairing and refinishing discarded furniture. While living next to a cemetery, she collected artificial flowers which blew against her fence, reusing them in arrangements for the hospital gift shop. She was a fan of poet Dorothy Parker, artist Norman Rockwell and humorist Will Rogers. Snippets of wisdom held by her refrigerator magnets included â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no limit to what can be accomplished if it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter who gets the creditâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Old age is not for sissies.â&#x20AC;? After her hus-

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 31 ELINOR HOBBS LYNCH Berlin Elinor Hobbs Lynch, age 75, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Berlin, she was the daughter of Nina Strickland Downs of Berlin, and the late James Preston Downs. She is preceded in death by Elinor Lynch her husband, John F. Hobbs, in 1994 and husband, William H. Lynch, in 2001. She is survived by her son, Andrew John Hobbs, and his wife, Jana, of Delmar, Md., and granddaughter, Victoria Brooke Hobbs. Also surviving is her sister, Kathleen Downs Wassserman, and her husband, Craig, of Steamboat Springs, Colo., and her niece, Elizabeth Wasserman, and her nephew, Victor James Wasserman. Mrs. Lynch had been an elementary school teacher in Ocean City, Md. She had been the owner and operator of the Olympic Apartments in Ocean City. She was a graduate of Salisbury State Teachers College, a member and elder at Buckingham Presbyterian Church and had sung in their choir. She was an avid bridge player and belonged to two bridge clubs. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at the Burbage

Funeral Home in Berlin. Rev. Matthew Trask officiated. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733 Salisbury, Md. 21804. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home. Letters of condolence may be shared with the family at Burbage@BurbageFuneralHome.com. LEILANI EARLS Pittsville Leilani Earls, age 70, of Pittsville passed away Friday, June 19, 2015, after a long illness at Atlantic Shores Nursing Home in Millsboro, Del. She is survived by her husband, Harold, son, Michael, and his fiancé, Stephanie, of Berlin, and daughter, Kathleen Morris, and her husband, Robert, of West Ocean City. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Nathan and Zachary Morris of West Ocean City and Clayton and Robin Earls of Fort Worth, Texas. Leilani was born and raised in Honolulu, Hi. where she met her future husband on Waikiki Beach. They were married for 48 years and after a life of worldwide travel they settled here on the Eastern Shore with all its friendly people. It was her favorite place outside of Hawaii. After retirement, Leilani worked many summers for the Town of Ocean City at the ticket booth for the Boardwalk trams. She surely loved her job

and all those associated with it. She will be fondly remembered as the kindest of people by many in Ocean City and Berlin. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. A gathering will be held on Monday, June 29, 2015 from 5-7 pm. The family asks in lieu of flowers, donations in remembrance of Leilani be made to your favorite church or charity. Leilani’s ashes will remain with the family until such time as they are transported to Arlington National Cemetery to be buried alongside her husband where they will be accorded top military honors. Letters of condolence may be shared with the family at Burbage@BurbageFuneralHome.com. CHARLES BENJAMIN SPENCER, JR. Snow Hill Charles Benjamin Spencer, Jr. age 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at his home in Snow Hill. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Charles Benjamin Spencer, Sr. and Hattie A. Guy Spencer, and grandson of the late David and Theresa Jenkins. He is survived by his sisters, Catherine Spencer Bunn and her husband, Bobby, of Salisbury, and Emma Spencer Cherrix of Snow Hill, and several nieces and nephews.

PAGE 35 He was preceded in death by his brother, Lorenzo “Joe” Mason, in 2007, and brother-in-law, Charles Cherrix, in 2014. Mr. Spencer was a 1957 graduate of Snow Hill High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corps. Later he attended Bluefield Bible College in West Virginia and graduated from Roanoke Bible College in Elizabeth City, N.C. He had been employed by the Worcester County Board of Education Maintenance Department. Later, he operated a peach orchard in Snow Hill. Charles attended Church of Christ in Snow Hill where he preached on many occasions. He enjoyed exercising, weightlifting, and was an avid reader, and a proud member of the National Rifle Association. Spending time with his nieces and nephews brought him great joy. He was a devoted Christian and will be greatly missed. A funeral service was held on Friday, June 19, 2015 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Snow Hill. Pastor Danny Jackson and Kevin Douglas officiated. Interment followed in Whatcoat Cemetery in Snow Hill. A donation in his memory may be made to: Snow Hill Church of Christ, 4848 Washington St., Snow Hill, Md. 21863. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. See OBITUARIES Page 37

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 35 V. RICHARD â&#x20AC;&#x153;RICHâ&#x20AC;? PEARSON Selbyville V. Richard â&#x20AC;&#x153;Richâ&#x20AC;? Pearson, a devoted and caring husband, father and friend, died on Sunday, June 21, 2015. Rich was 59 years old and was the loving husband of 31 years to Cheryl A. (nee Eitl) Pearson. Rich was born in Norristown, Pa. on March 29, 1956, a son to the late John and Mary (nee McCabe) Rich Pearson Pearson. Rich started his career as Journeyman Electrician and ended his long and successful career in government construction and contracting as vice president of project management at ATEC Industries. He was an avid sports enthusiast, loved to be involved in his childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sports endeavors and always enjoyed

cheering on his native Philadelphia teams. His other interests included fishing, gardening and spending time with his family and his best friend, Jim Schiffler. His daughter, Allison M. Pearson, of Leesburg, Va. and son, Kenny J. Pearson, of Selbyville, Del. survive him. He is proceeded in death by his beloved son, Ricky.

His siblings, Jack Pearson, and his wife, Janet, of Ocean Pines, Md., Sandy Robbins, of Royersford, Pa., Gregg Pearson, and his wife, Karen of Camp Hill, Pa., many nieces and nephews also survive him. His brother, Kenneth M. Pearson, and brother-in-law, John â&#x20AC;&#x153;JRâ&#x20AC;? Robbins, also preceded him in death. A Mass of Christian Burial will be

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City issues checklist after rise in balcony falls Continued from Page 37 engineer or contractor can help prevent hazards associated with deck collapse and hazards from a guardrail failure just to name a few,” Brown said. In addition, the town’s public safety departments encourage citizens to put safety first when spending time on balconies. “Most of the calls for service involving balcony falls that we respond to in Ocean City are avoidable,” Ocean City Fire Chief Chris Larmore said. “At no point should you, or anyone, sit on, stand on, walk on or lean

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CFPB delays start of new mortgage disclosure policy

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Tony Luke’s employees and company franchisee, Mo Salem, far right, pose for a picture last Friday afternoon during a training session. The Philadelphia favorite sandwich shop on 33rd Street opened its doors for the first time Wednesday morning.

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 26, 2015) Philadelphia favorite Tony Luke’s Cheesesteaks has opened its old Philly-style sandwich and famous cheesesteak shop on 33rd Street in Ocean City — its first location in Maryland. “It they haven’t tried it, they will be able to say they had a Tony Luke’s cheesesteak,” said Mo Salem, company franchisee. “If they have, they can come and have the quality food they are used to with a company who differentiates itself from others.” Look forward to roast pork sandwiches, chicken cutlets, burgers, fries and its world famous cheesesteaks. “We are more than just a cheesesteak place, Tony Luke’s was built on the roast pork, and a chicken cutlet with broccoli rabe and sharp provolone is my favorite,” Salem added. In fact, cheesesteaks were not added to Tony Luke’s menu until after it opened and it went on to “knock it out of the park,” he said. Tony Luke’s in Ocean City will

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Philadelphia mainstay Tony Luke’s has opened its old Philly style sandwiches and famous cheesesteak shop on 33rd Street in Ocean City, its first location in Maryland.

offer hot wings, mozzarella sticks, soups, salads, desserts and, in a first for the brand, breakfast. “There is nothing tastier than eggs on a cheesesteak with some broccoli rabe,” Salem said. Close to a dozen breakfast sand-

wiches join the menu with traditional Tony Luke’s favorites in the new restaurant, with the addition of eggs and the option of hash browns instead of fries. Breakfast will be offered until See MUCH Page 40

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (June 26, 2015) This month Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Richard Cordray issued a statement delaying the implementation of the “Know Before You Owe” mortgage disclosure rule. This rule will affect all of the disclosures made to a buyer at both the time of loan application and at the time of settlement on a property purchase. Cordray stated, “The CFPB will be issuing a proposed amendment to delay the effective date of the Know Before You Owe rule until Oct. 1. We made this decision to correct an administrative error that we just discovered in meeting the requirements under federal law, which would have delayed the effective date of the rule by two weeks. We further believe that the additional time included in the proposed effective date would better accommodate the interests of the many consumers and providers whose families will be busy with the transition to the new school year at that time.” The new Know Before You Owe disclosures are designed to be easier to understand and use than the existing disclosures. In addition, the loan estimate you get after you apply for a mortgage and the closing disclosure you get before you close are designed to work with each other, making it easier for the consumer to make an apples-to-apples comparison of the estimate given at the time of a mortgage application, and the final numbers you receive prior to closing on a purchase. The Dodd-Frank Act required the CFPB to integrate existing mortgage disclosure forms to improve compliance and help people understand their loans. The CFPB started design of the new Know Before You Owe project in the beginning of 2011, and tested the prototypes for over a year before announcing the change. The Know Before You Owe rule was scheduled to become effective for mortgage applications received starting Aug. 1, but may now be delayed till Oct. 1. More information on the CFPB and the new Know Before You Owe rule affecting future real estate transactions can be found by visiting www.consumerfinance.gov. Lauren Bunting is a licensed Realtor/Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.

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Food, drink deals all weekend for Brass Balls’ 35th

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 26, 2015) Brass Balls Saloon will be celebrating its 35th anniversary all weekend long, which is highlighted by a huge 1980s themed beach party beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The restaurant is located between 11th and 12th Streets on the Boardwalk and will kick off celebrations on Friday night with live acoustic entertainment and drink specials. Saturday’s festivities include a deejay, karaoke starting around 9:30 p.m. and contests for the best dressed ‘80s and Brass Balls gear. The winners will be announced between 9 and 10 p.m. “There are some really old Brass Balls shirts out there and we are encouraging everyone to wear them for a chance to win prizes,” said Debbie Amxfield, who owns Brass Balls along with her husband Steve. Brass Balls will offer specials on Saturday including $1 single oysters or $10 for a dozen, $3 corn on the cob, $2 oyster shooters, $2 Natty Boh, Miller and Bud Light cans and $3 Corona cans. In addition, there will be rotating drink specials throughout the day. “There are customers who changed their vacation plans to be here for the anniversary party,” said Ryan Farrell,

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Brass Balls employees and owners, Debbie Amxfield and Steve Hershey, seated, pose for a picture last Friday afternoon. The restaurant is located between 11th and 12th Streets on the Boardwalk and celebrates its 35th anniversary this weekend.

an employee who is in his eleventh season with Brass Balls. “There are people I met my first summer who come back several times a year, which is my favorite part of the job.” Amxfield’s in-laws had a passion for antiquing and decided to open Brass Balls in 1980 to showcase their collectables. Many of the pieces seen hanging on the walls inside the restau-

rant were exchanged for food and drinks in the early years. To this day, there is a warehouse full of antiques, including a jukebox and submarine, waiting for spots to open up in the restaurant. “The inside has primarily stayed the same throughout the years and people come to see what is different,” See BRASS Page 42

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Much anticipated opening of Tony Luke’s now reality Continued from Page 39 Labor Day and might be extended depending on the volume of customers. As the sandwich shop grows and expands outside of Philadelphia, its menu items are evolving as well, he said. Salem fell in love with the food and brand of Tony Luke’s on his frequent trips to Philadelphia. “I felt Ocean City needed a good original Philly cheesesteak place,” Salem said. Excitement for Tony Luke’s arrival in Ocean City spread quickly after it was announced on Facebook, perhaps even before Salem was ready for it, but he said everyone has been positive. “I rode the wave — even today people are hollering from the highway asking when we open,” he added. Back in November, Salem started looking for a proper location for his store, and initiated talks with the company. “They had the option to go anywhere in the world and decided to keep it local in Ocean City,” Salem said. Salem said the location was determined in January. “A slice of Philly is on 33rd Street — we brought a beach theme into the original Tony Luke’s look,” he added. Tony Luke’s on 33rd Street is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. until 3 a.m. or later. It will be open yearround and hours will be about 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the off-season. There are currently 24 Tony Luke’s locations worldwide. Visit www.TonyLukes.com for more information.

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Wallops Island invites public to open house this Saturday (June 26, 2015) NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility launched its first rocket June 27, 1945. In commemoration of this event and its 70 years of supporting science and aerospace research, the facility is opening its doors to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 27. “The facility has an outstanding history in supporting the aerospace and science goals of NASA and its predecessor agency, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics or NACA,” said Bill Wrobel, director of Wallops. “During these 70 years, the community has been very supportive of our work, and we want to open our doors to give the public a first-hand look at the incredible, diverse mission set we have here at Wallops.” On Saturday, Wallops will open facilities such as the aircraft hangar, the scientific balloon lab, the sounding rocket payload facility and the range control center. In addition, organizations that support Wallops’ research efforts will have displays including, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and Langley Research Center, the U.S. Navy’s Surface Combat Systems Center, Virginia Space and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport, Orbital ATK, LJT and Associates, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, The Maryland Science Center and the Salisbury Zoo. “We really wanted to showcase the many activities here at Wallops,” said Rebecca Hudson, coordinator for the Open House. The day begins at 8 a.m. with a Wallops Runway 5K run/walk. Registration for this event is required at http://go.nasa.gov/1HIVFcG. The gates for the Open House open at 9:30 a.m. and the event begins at 10 a.m. An opening ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. Nearly 60 exhibitors are participating in the event, and aircraft from NASA, the U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Coast Guard will be on display.

Special presentations on topics ranging from internships at NASA to fundamentals of rocketry and Wallops’ history will be conducted at various sites throughout the day. Food and refreshments will be available at several venues as well as entertainment, including the U.S. Navy’s Brass Band. Robotics demonstrations will be conducted by local team members who recently competed in the National First Robotics Competition. There also will be children’s activities including model rocket launches at the NASA Visitors Center, Salisbury Zoo demonstration and Engineering Challenges. More information is available at www.nasa.gov/content/wallops-flightfacility-70th-anniversary.

AGH closing two walk-in clinics

(June 26, 2015) Atlantic General Hospital will close two of its Atlantic ImmediCare walk-in clinics located at the Rite Aids in Millsboro, Del. and Ocean Pines. Walk-in services will remain available at the Atlantic Health Center on Healthway Drive in Berlin and at the ImmediCare location on 10th Street in Ocean City. This closure will occur June 30. “We have made this decision to be responsive to the needs of our community, by providing the walk-in medical services individuals need the most in locations that are most convenient for them,” said James Brannon, vice president of professional services at Atlantic General Hospital. Atlantic General Hospital Atlantic ImmediCare walk-in clinics provide access to care when the primary provider is unavailable or for unexpected medical problems. Plans are underway to expand hours and services at the Atlantic Health Center location in the near future.

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Brass Balls trades bikers for families as saloon hits 35 Continued from Page 40 Amxfield said. “They appreciate good food and drinks at a reasonable price.” She explained how her employees really care about their customers and Brass Balls has turned into a familyoriented place since its inception. “We went from a biker bar to a place where strollers are lined up outside the door instead of motorcycles,” Amxfield said. The upstairs portion of Brass Balls has additional seating, a stage, bar area and dozens of airbrushed portraits of celebrities lining the walls. “You can’t beat the location and the upstairs deck is one of the best views on the Boardwalk,” Amxfield said.

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Brass Balls Saloon will be celebrating its 35th anniversary all weekend long, which is highlighted by a huge 1980s themed beach party beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday. It’s located between 11th and 12th Streets on the Boardwalk.

AGH cuts ribbon on family medical center

(June 26, 2015) Atlantic General Hospital and Health System will celebrate the grand opening of Atlantic General Medical Center in West Ocean City on Thursday, June 25 from 4-6 p.m., with a ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. Atlantic General Health System purchased the property, located near the intersection of Route 50 and Old

Bridge Road, and recently opened two medical practices specializing in pediatrics and family medicine. “West Ocean City is experiencing great growth and having providers specializing in pediatrics and family medicine in the area will provide easy access for young families moving here,” said Jim Brannon, vice president of professional services at

Atlantic General Hospital. The community is invited to attend the celebration and tour the offices. Dr. Munna Garg, a specialist in internal medicine and pediatrics, and Dr. Danielle Orr, a family practitioner, will staff the facility with pediatricians Anita Pascucci, D.O, who previously practiced at the Atlantic Health Center, and Laura

Stokes, D.O., new to Atlantic General, and began seeing patients in early June. All the physicians are accepting new patients, however, Dr. Garg is only able to accept pediatric patients at this time; Stokes is offering same-day appointments for new patients. Appointments can be made by calling the offices at 443-728-1004 or 410-390-3341.

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Adams to finish run across Md. in Ocean City, Sat.

By Brian Gilliland Staff Writer (June 26, 2015) Shannon Simm’s son, Nathan, was born in 2012 with Fibular Hemimelia, characterized by partial or complete absence of his right fibula. He underwent amputation in 2013, was fitted with a prosthetic leg and foot, and, according to his mom, hasn’t stopped running since. Nathan didn’t need Limbs for Life or Caitlin Adams’ Run Across Maryland fundraisers to obtain his prosthesis, but Simm said she could easily understand the position certain families are put into, which is why she is organizing “Caitlin’s Big Finish” under the Boardwalk arch at 10:30 Saturday morning. The Salisbury Jaycees are also helping to celebrate the end of Adams’ run. Simm started a Facebook page from her home in West Ocean City, “Standing with Nathan,” to act as a resource for other families dealing with limb loss and as a document of Nathan’s childhood and challenges. “Caitlin and Limbs for Life help people such as my son,” Simm said. “I’m just trying to get everyone involved.” To that end, Adams will have company during the final stretch of her equivalent to almost a 15-marathon journey: Nathan himself. The Ocean City Police Department will provide an escort as the pair, and any associated well-wishers cross the Harry Kelley Bridge (Route 50). “I’m reaching out to the local community to make it a big finish for her because she is fantastic. We’ve got a banner for her to run through at the end,” Simm said. “I’d like to make the event as big as we can, just to say thank you.” As of Wednesday morning, Adams had raised in excess of $20,000 for Limbs for Life, a non-profit organization that offers prosthetic limbs to people who can’t afford them. Each limb costs about $2,500, Adams said. “What I like about them is there is no limitation on who they help. Veterans, accident victims and people who were born without limbs,” she said before the start of her 390-mile run on May 23 from Cumberland, Md. Before she started, Adams said her personal goal for the fundraising effort was $20,000. Distance running can be a lonely sport, and it has left the 18-year-old with a lot of time to think. “Sometimes I don’t think of anything,” she said in an earlier interview, “but I do wonder what I want to do next. Maybe I’ll run across Maryland again, because I know what I’m doing now, or across the United States. I

OC Marlin Club’s 33rd Canyon Kick Off slated July 3-5

PHOTO COURTESY CAITLIN ADAMS

Caitlin Adams runs across a bridge near Rocks State Park, north of Bel Air, a few weeks ago. Her “Run Across Maryland” will end in Ocean City, Saturday.

PHOTO COURTESY SHANNON SIMM

Nathan Simm had his leg amputated in 2013 due to Fibular Hemimelia, which is characterized by a missing or incomplete fibula in his right leg. Nathan will be accompanying Caitlin Adams as she finishes her “Run Across Maryland” on Saturday under the arch at the Boardwalk and Division Street. Adams ran across the state to raise money to provide prosthetic limbs to those who can’t afford them.

might write a book because I have a few words I’d like to get out there.” If she does decide to run across the state again, nothing much would change, she said. She would still be raising money for Limbs for Life, and she’s been happy with the route she laid out, includ-

ing the choice to skip the bay bridge in favor of turning north and running up and around the Chesapeake Bay. Donations are still being accepted through Adams’ crowdfunding site: www.crowdrise.com/caitlinsmdrunprosthetics.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 26, 2015) Spend the July 4 holiday weekend on the water, competing in the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 33rd annual Canyon Kick Off Tournament. Registration for the event will begin at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 2 at the Marlin Club, located on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. A captains’ meeting will follow at 8 p.m. The competition is free for Marlin Club boat members. The costs for nonmembers is $400. “[It’s] one of our more successful tournaments,” OCMC President Franky Pettolina said. “It has strong participation, and is free entry to boat members. Fishing is usually decent.” Fishing days are Friday through Sunday, July 3-5. Participants will fish two of the three days. Boats may leave from Indian River inlet or Ocean City inlet. Weigh-ins will take place from 57:30 p.m. at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City each day. Cash prizes will be awarded for white and blue marlin, sailfish, spearfish and swordfish releases, as well as for the largest tunas and dolphins brought to the scale. “All species are biting,” Pettolina said. “We had the best June we have ever had for marlin.” Added entry-level calcuttas, which cost $200, $300, $500 and $1,000 are offered in the meat fish (tuna and dolphin), bluefin tuna and billfish (blue and white marlin, sailfish, spearfish and swordfish) divisions. Anglers can win additional prize money if entered into these calcuttas. The billfish division is catch-and-release only. “As long as the weather is good I am expecting a big turnout,” Pettolina said. “We will probably see some good sized tunas at the scales, as well as multiple marlin releases.” An awards banquet is scheduled for Sunday, July 5 from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Marlin Club. Hurricane Arthur may have forced organizers of OCMC’s 32nd annual Canyon Kick Off to adjust last year’s tournament format, but it didn’t stop anglers from fishing. Participants were originally scheduled to fish two of three tournament days, but because of Arthur rolling through, the competition turned into a fish one of two days event. A total of 57 boats carrying approximately 285 anglers registered for the Canyon Kick Off. All teams fished on the second day, and a total of $30,510 was paid out to tournament winners. For more information visit www.ocmarlinclub.com or call 410-213-1613.

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(Right) The Polecat crew took first place in the tuna division of the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 36th annual Small Boat Tournament with this 59.4-pound yellowfin landed by Boz Jefferson. They also caught some dolphin last Saturday. The team took home $4,941. (Below) Dave and Frank Hagner reeled in these sea bass last Saturday while fishing on Lisa, which they proudly display at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City. They were awarded $804. PHOTOS COURTESY AMANDA SHICK

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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 26, 2015) Forty-nine boats carrying more than 200 anglers of all ages competed in the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 36th annual Small Boat Tournament last weekend. The competition was for boats 34 feet long and smaller. All fish were weighed at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City. More than $18,000 was paid out to tournament winners. Tournament results: •Flounder: First, 5 pounds, Seacraft 23, $500 heaviest flounder bonus/Dale Brown Award; Second, 4 pounds, Oasis; Third, 3.8 pounds, Seacraft 23; others: Strickler Sea Hunt, 2.4 pounds, $135; Jezebel, 2.2 pounds, $636; Slaughterhouse, 1.8 pounds, $150; Reel Loco, 2 pounds, $54. •Sea Bass: First, 4.6 pounds, Lisa, $690; Second, 3.2 pounds, Slaughterhouse, $171; Third, 2.6 pounds, Lisa, $114. •Tog: First, 2.8 pounds, Myra HT, $162; Second, 2.6 pounds, Jezebel, $813. •Bluefish: First, .6 pounds, Ready or Knot, $405. •Tuna: First, 59.4 pounds, Polecat, $4,941; Second, 43 pounds, A Salt Weapon 2, $1,314. •Dolphin: First, 19.4 pounds,

Tide Up, $4,612.50; Second, 18.6 pounds, Canyon Hunter, $985.50; Third, 18.2 pounds, Ridin’ Thirty, $261; Fourth, 17.2 pounds, Natiboht, $396. •Billfish release: First, 200

points, Four Eights; Second, 100 points, Family Tree, $2,700; Third, 100 points, Tide Up. For information about upcoming OCMC tournaments, call 410-2131613 or visit www.ocmarlinclub.com.

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MSSA’s 26th annual Tuna-ment ‘a success’

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (June 26, 2015) The 26th annual Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association’s Tuna-ment Tournament, held June 19-21, consisted of several hundred anglers fishing on 60 boats. Forty-five of those boats fished out of Ocean City. Atlantic Tackle at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City was one of four official weigh-in stations. The others were Wachapreague Seaside Marina in Wachapreague, Va., Curtis Merritt Marina in Chincoteague, Va. and Hook’em and

Cook’em at the Indian River Inlet in Delaware. Approximately $30,000 was awarded to Tuna-ment winners. “Overall, the tournament was a success and everyone seem to enjoy it,” said Dave Smith, executive director of the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association. “The proceeds go to help MSSA and our mission [to protect sportfishing and enhance our fisheries resources]; and we can’t thank the anglers enough.” Jon Duffie, captain of the charter boat, Agitator, and his team brought

a 200-pound big-eye tuna to Atlantic Tackle to finish in second place overall. They also landed a 53.2-pound yellowfin. The group was presented with $12,867 because of participation in added-entry level calcuttas. Capt. Jim Gray and his team weighed a 214.2-pound big eye at Curtis Merritt Marina, good for first place and $8,137. Capt. Dave Paugh and his crew finished in third place with a 59.9pound yellowfin. The fish, along with 57.1,- 46.9- and 43.3-pound yellowfin were weighed at Curtis Merritt Ma-

rina. The crew took home $1,980. Capt. Dave Rankin and his team landed 58.7-, 58.4- and 48.6-pound yellowfin tuna. The crew was presented with $990. Capt. Harry Miller and his crew brought three dolphin to Atlantic Tackle weighing 16.5, 14.7 and 14 pounds. They were awarded $1,120 for their 45.2-pound total weight. Capt. Rob Pellicot and his fellow anglers weighed three dolphin (18.3, 18.2 and 7.8 pounds) at Curtis Merritt Marina. The total weight was 44.3 pounds, and the crew earned $480.

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PHOTO COURTESY OC TENNIS CENTER

During the Delmarva Junior Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 16 tournament at the Ocean City Tennis Center on 61st Street, the championship flight saw Andrew Kilchenstein of Millerville, Md., right, take the title in a 6-2, 6-2 final against William Niessner of Wichester, Va., center. They are pictured with Bruzz Truitt, tournament director.

PHOTO COURTESY MSSA

BIG TUNA Jon Duffie, captain of Agitator, and his team brought a 200-pound big eye tuna to Atlantic Tackle at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City to finish in second place in the 26th annual Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tuna-ment Tournament, held June 19-21. They also landed a 53.2-pound yellowfin. The group was presented with $12,867.

OC Tennis Center buzzing with tournament activity (June 26, 2015) The first of three summer high school tennis tournaments was completed earlier this month with 30 juniors from seven high schools competing for the chance to advance to the Grand Prix finals, Sept.20. In the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Gold Flight Division of the High School Grand Prix, Seung Son of Indian River took first place with 39 points, while Natalie Lopez of Bohemia Manor was second with 24 points. Reina Kitsawa, of Washington High School finished third (22 points). The girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Silver Flight was a Salisbury battle with Sydney Weaver and

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Additional events for high school players scheduled Continued from Page 46 M Bennett, and Jeff Ward, Bohemian Manor, collecting 32 points each. Sam Bannister of Bohemian Manor was a close third with 30 points. This is the first of three tournaments in the Grand Prix Summer Circuit at the Ocean City Tennis Center on 61st Street. The next two tournaments will be on July 16 and Aug. 23. The top four players in the previous Gold and Silver Flights will be invited to play in the Grand Prix Finals on Sept. 20. This event is open to any player who played high school tennis on the Eastern Shore. To compete, call the Ocean City Tennis Center at 410-524-8337. The second tournament of the season was the highly regarded Delmarva Junior Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 16, held last weekend. The championship Flight saw Andrew Kilchenstein of Millerville, Md. take the title in a 6-2, 6-2 final against William Niessner of Wichester, Va. To reach the finals Kilchenstein overcame Russell Willenborg of Fork, Md., 7-5, 6-2, in one semifinal while Niessner defeated Hunter Esham of Hebron, Md., 6-0, 6-0, to earn the right to move into the title match. In the Gold Flight finals, Willenborg earned the title over Esham 6-1, 6-0.

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Ocean Games planned for July 18 Third annual swimming and paddleboard races include assortment of distances (June 26, 2015) The beautiful beaches of Ocean City will be offering more than just sunshine, golden sand and surf this summer. On Saturday, July 18, the Ocean Games will be hosting its third annual swimming and paddleboard event starting at 10 a.m. just off the Boardwalk at Caroline Street. The Ocean Games features a WOWSA-sanctioned series of 1-, 3and 9-mile swims, as well as 4- and 2-mile elite and open paddleboard races. Both events have attracted participants from across the East Coast. While the paddleboard race is the only one of its kind in the state, the 9-mile ocean swim portion of the race is equally unique, constituting one of the few ocean-based marathon swimming events offered on the entire East Coast. Joining the 9-mile swim this year will be veteran

marathon swimmers John Humenik and Dr. Rondi Davies. But the Ocean Games is not only about providing participants with an open water experience. After experiencing a traumatic brain injury in 2007, race director Corey Davis worked with the team at Johns Hopkinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Brain and Stroke Rehabilitation Program to return to his previously active lifestyle. Today, Davis regularly races in triathlons, half marathons and long distance swimming events. To give back to the program that helped him so much, Davis founded the Ocean Games as a way to raise funds for the Brain and Stroke Rehabilitation Program, increase awareness of brain injuries and recovery, and promote the positive effects that sports have on the brain and the body. Since its debut in 2013, the Ocean Games has raised more than $49,000 for the Johns Hopkins Program and has garnered the support of more than 30 local Ocean City businesses.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier sponsors include Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley, Walk on Water, Rottman Creative Group, Exacto, Swimspire and Crossing Currents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the support of individuals like Mr. Davis and the Ocean Games, we can continue to raise awareness about the impact of brain injury on individuals and their families lifelong,â&#x20AC;? said Hopkins Program director Dr. Kate Bechtold. Open to novices and seasoned athletes alike, the Ocean Games offers something for everyone, allowing for the perfect open water experience in a safe and structured environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a wonderful opportunity for people to challenge their abilities in open water, and bring awareness to traumatic brain injury while promoting the positive effect sports have on the brain cognitively,â&#x20AC;? Davis said. Join the Ocean Games team this July for a competitive and fun day at the beach in support of a great cause! For more information and to register, visit www.oceangamesusa.org.

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cate meighan inside going out great big welcome to all of the visitors soaking up the sun and helping to boost Ocean City’s economy this week and as for all of the locals, we made it, summer is officially here. One way or another, I think that we have all earned some serious beach time, don’t you? While we are known for the sun and sand, Ocean City has so much more to offer than just that. The further into summer we get, the more there is to do here so please, take full advantage of all of the fun that there is to be had! If you were in town last weekend, did you head out to Marina Deck on Dorchester Street in downtown Ocean City for its first annual King of the Wings cook off? If not then you missed out on a great Sunday afternoon on the deck. Everyone’s opinion mattered because not only was there a judges’ choice but then there was also a people’s choice award given out as well. Ocean 98’s Big Al Reno was one of the official judges and he told me that he thought that it was a great event to benefit a great cause (Cedar Chapel School). Dennis Kalchthaler and the crew at Marina Deck were great hosts and as for his favorite wings, Big Al chose Bryan Brushmiller’s from Burley Oak Brewing Company. He was also quick to add that Longboard Cafe’s wings were some of the most unique things that he has had since the State Fair. Leah (Rantz) of 93.5 The Beach’s was also a judge for the King of the Wing’s contest. She told me that she thought that everyone involved really brought their AGame, but that her favorite was also the People’s Choice Award winner, Dunes Manor Hotel’s Chicken and Waffles Breakfast Wings. Longboard Cafe officially won the Judges’ Choice Award with its Baked Potato Wings. Chances are, if you weren’t downing wings last Sunday then you might have been at Seacrets Jah-Bacon Brew Fest, which was also sponsored by Ocean 98. CJ Downey, morning show producer for Bulldogs Rude Awakening Show, said that the event was like none See CATE Page 51

Art’s Alive returns for its 15th year with more than 75 artists selling their work and a range of activities for the entire family to enjoy at Northside Park on 125th Street this weekend.

Fifteenth annual Art’s Alive in OC More than 75 artists to be featured during event at Northside Park this wknd.

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 26, 2015) Art’s Alive is back for its 15th year with more than 75 artists selling their wares and a range of activities for the entire family to enjoy at Northside Park on 125th Street this weekend. The fine arts event will include food, music, beer, wine and children’s activities in addition to providing a serene setting with 58 acres surrounding a lagoon at the north Ocean City park on Saturday and Sunday. “Art’s Alive has grown in several ways. We added additional live music, changed the caterer to offer new menu selections and there will be several new vendors in attendance,” said Frank Miller, special events director for the Town of Ocean City. “Enjoy free activities all around the park and our newest addition is the Art League of Ocean City will be selling wine and craft beer on site.” From drawings and sculptures to jewelry, mixed media, ceramics, fine wood and photography, the show

brings a variety of works by artists from 10 states including Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia and Florida. “There is something for everyone. Northside Park provides a great backdrop for viewing and purchasing unique work,” said Brenda Moore, special events coordinator for the Town of Ocean City. Linda McAdams, from Mantua, N.J., will be selling two-dimensional, mixed media works of photography and painting. “I have a nice following in Maryland and Delaware,” McAdams said. “The coastal work I do is a good fit for art shows along the beach and I am always well-received.” Sculptor Scott Hornbaker comes all the way from Saint Mary’s, Ga. to bring handcrafted metal art including shepherd’s hooks, dragonflies, plant stands and other garden sculptures to the resort. “This is my first time at the Art’s Alive show and I had heard it was a great show from a fellow artist, so I decided to apply. I am really looking forward to participating,” Hornbaker said. “My items are my own designs and are quite unique.” Another newcomer to Art’s Alive, Paul Treadway, of Millsboro, Del. is “a

fine artist who has taken the pencil to its highest level.” His art career began more than 50 years ago and he started out in black and white graphite with a focus on wildlife portraiture. In the last year, Treadway has started to experiment with colored pencil and was awarded the best emerging artist in Delaware by the Rehoboth Art League in 2014. “I decided to show my work in Art’s Alive to try and broaden my base of possible clients for my current work and future commissions,” he said. “I am self-taught, very concerned with detail and love North American wildlife.” Treadway is currently illustrating a children’s book about the adventures of a squirrel named “Frisbee,” whose author has been rescuing squirrels, nursing them back to health and releasing them back into the wild for more than 25 years. “The fact that these are all artists participating and not a resale of manufactured products is a unique quality of this show which should be appreciated by everyone,” said Harry Dill, a fine wood artist from Rehoboth Beach, Del. “The variety of arts and crafts displayed insures that everyone will find See PAINTINGS Page 50

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Paintings, jewelry, sculptures among artists’ work for sale

Paul Treadway began his art career more than 50 years ago and started out in black and white graphite with a focus on wildlife portraiture. In the last year, Treadway has started to experiment with colored pencil. He will sell his artwork during this weekend’s Art’s Alive at Northside Park on 125th Street in Ocean City.

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Sculptor Scott Hornbaker will travel from Saint Mary’s, Ga. to bring handcrafted metal art including shepherd’s hooks, dragonflies, plant stands and other garden sculptures to Art’s Alive.

Linda McAdams, of Mantua, N.J., will be selling two-dimensional, mixed media works of photography and painting.

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unique menu items,” Moore said. Maui Wowi will be back to cool visitors off with its fresh smoothies and the Art League of Ocean City will offer craft beer and wine to purchase for the first time. “It’s a unique experience and typically it’s not aloud, but for the first time this year as you peruse the different vendors and their art, you can also walk around the lagoon with beer or wine,” Miller said. In addition to browsing artwork and enjoying food, Art’s Alive visitors can listen to live music from Janet Spahr and her handpans, which provides audiences with a soothing and tranquil experience. Also, Mystic Warriors will be entertaining crowds both days with their Andean music infused with guitar synthesizers, drums and bass. There will be free art activities for children including soap carving, painting and beading. About 10,000 people are expected to come out this weekend to enjoy Art’s Alive events. “The arts community in Ocean City is flourishing,” said Jessica Waters, communications manager for the Town of Ocean City. “Whether you are an art lover or not, Art’s Alive offers an outdoor, open air environment for people who want to enjoy scenic views while browsing a variety of unique exhibits.” The Art’s Alive official merchandise tent will provide guests with a piece of the event to take home, such as Tshirts, jackets, baseball caps and pins. “Art’s Alive is the art show that has something for everyone,” Waters said. Check out the fun this Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 125th Street at Northside Park. Art’s Alive will take place rain or shine. For more information, call the Ocean City Recreation & Parks Department at 410-250-0125.

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Continued from Page 49 something to their liking. It also affords an opportunity to talk with the various artists on a face-to-face basis and thereby understanding and appreciating the time, skill and talent which is involved in their creations.” Dill creates planters made out of driftwood and then he attaches Tillandsias or air plants after polishing and carving animals into the wood. Shells, glass globes, sea urchins and reclaimed wood may also be infused into his work. “They make nice gardens for your home and I will also burn the heads of birds into the wood, which can have plants attached to them,” Dill said. “Some of my planters can be hung on the wall or in a window while others are created to be placed on a table or shelf.” He began making planters about four years ago at the age of 72 and thought if it cheered him up, perhaps it would do the same for other people. “My goal is to bring sunshine and happiness into the lives of the people who purchase my planters,” Dill said. “I enjoy helping adults and children who are interested in trying to grow the air plants themselves.” In addition to selling their works, artists will compete in 12 juried categories at Art’s Alive. The winners will be presented with ribbons and more than $5,000 in cash prizes at an awards reception Saturday night at the Art League of Ocean City on 94th Street, Moore said. Awards include Best of Show, Mayor’s Choice Award, People’s Choice and six Judge’s Choice Awards. Attendees can stop by Artists Café for crab cakes, fish tacos, hand cut fries, beer battered cheese dip, smoked brisket and more, which will be provided by Sobo’s Catering from Salisbury. “Stop by and enjoy many of their

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other they’ve had in the past and the bacon-eating contest was exciting and brought in a good crowd. It was a fun filled, not so calorie free day for everyone who came out to 49th Street. Local brewers on hand included Evolution, Burley Oak, DuClaw, Dogfish Head, Fin City and Fordham & Dominion. As for that bacon-eating competition, David Nazario (of Bull on the Beach, Second Street and the Boardwalk) easily took home the trophy. If you missed out on last week’s fun it’s OK because there is plenty of cool stuff happening in the Ocean City area this week as well. Art’s Alive is celebrating 15 years as Ocean City’s biggest and best fine art show. Northside Park at 125th Street and bayside is where you’ll want to be this Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28, to check out the work of 100 unique artists. Many will be on hand to sell their work and there will also be free art activities for kids to enjoy. Be sure to stop in at the Artists’ Cafe for a snack before heading home with your new art work. Call 410-2500125 for more information. Somerset Plaza, located on Somerset Street between the Boardwalk and Baltimore Avenue, is another place in downtown Ocean City that will be featuring live music. On select Sunday afternoons all summer long, various performers will be putting their talents on full display. Rick Kennedy will be performing on Sunday, June 28, beginning at 3 p.m. The OC Cruzers will also display about 15 vehicles along Somerset Street Plaza on June 28 as part of its ongoing car show and music series. For more information on the summer schedule at Somerset Plaza you can contact Ocean City Development Corp at 410-289-7739. If you’re looking for something fun to do this Saturday then you might want to seriously consider joining the official OC Scavenger Hunt. The event runs from 12-8 p.m. on June 27, with a pre-party and registration taking place between 12-2 p.m. at Fish Tales at 22nd Street on the bay. Each competing team (between 4-8 people) will have to find a multitude of items, figure out various puzzles and take a bunch of photos along the way. Naturally, there will be food and drink specials at various participating establishments including, Macky’s Bayside on 54th Street and Dead Freddies on 64th Street. The winning teams will get $500 cash and the runners-up won’t be leaving empty handed either. Tickets are now available at the cost of $40 per team. You can still sign up on the day of the event for $50. Head on over to www.lindypromo.com for information. This Saturday really is a big day here in OC because there is just so much going on. Brass Balls Saloon

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Two Locations will also be celebrating its 35th anniversary party on Saturday, June 27 at its location between 11th and 12th streets on the Boardwalk. The BBQ and beer bash will run from 2 p.m. until closing and will feature special Burley Oak beer until supplies dwindle. Brass Balls Saloon has so much happening to celebrate, including an 80’s best dressed contest, an all-day Pac Man tournament, karaoke from 9:30 p.m. through 1:30 a.m. and a souvenir photo booth to help you to remember the great time that you’re destined to have here! If you can’t make it in for the 35th anniversary party then don’t forget that Brass Balls Saloon also serves up a great time with Bad Ass Monday each week on the deck from 10 p.m. til closing. Get $3 Fireball shots, $3 Twisted Tea and Natural Lights are just $1. Happy hour is from 3-6 p.m. from Sunday through Friday and $5 will get you wings or steamed shrimp. Can you believe that the Decatur Diner will be celebrating its fifth anniversary on Friday, July 3? Bill Rados and his always smiling crew are now serving up 1960’s style diner food from 7 a.m. until dusk daily. The diner, located at 9609 Stephen Decatur Highway in West Ocean City, features one of the best breakfast menus in town. Its Pipeline burger is pretty legendary around here, as it’s loaded with home fries, eggs, onions, sausage, cheese and gravy. If you haven’t been to the Decatur Diner yet or if it has been awhile then stop in this week to help celebrate the anniversary with a great meal. If you’re headed out to Assateague Island you can always call ahead and order food to take with you since the Decatur Diner is right on the way. Parents are always looking for new ways to occupy their kids right? Well, if you’re already trying to figure out how to entertain your little ones this summer you might want to consider getting their creative juices flowing with art classes. The OC Center for the Arts on 94th Street and the bay is offering classes for aspiring artists of all ages this summer. Professional artists and art educators will be on hand to guide students in everything from oil and watercolor painting to pottery. It also has a two-story gallery featuring the works of various artists on display daily. For a full schedule of classes and other information check out http://artleagueofoceancity.org/. If you’re looking for somewhere different to eat then you might want to try Crab Bag on 130 Street on the bay. Aside from its great hot steamed crabs, it also has new charcoal pit sandwiches, baby back ribs and deals on the popular fried chicken. Crab Bag also features a Super Happy Hour which runs from See CATE Page 52

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HOROSCOPE elite national figure skating competitors have teamed up to perform right here in Ocean City and it’s something that you won’t want to miss. Bourbon Street on the Beach on 116th Street and Coastal Highway is serving fresh seafood, steak, chicken and more daily, for both lunch and dinner. It also serves homemade ice cream and celebrate happy hour on the beach from 4-7 p.m. Check out the Facebook page for updated information on weekly live entertainment and special upcoming deals. The Greene Turtle on 116th Street and Coastal Highway has happy hour Monday through Friday from 3-7 p.m. with $2 domestic drafts and $2.25 domestic bottles and rail drinks. Various DJ’s are spinning for you every night from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. and the Turtle Power Hour (between 10-11 p.m.) also features various drink specials like $3 Fireballs. Ropewalk on 82nd Street on the bay is now offering something that other OC restaurants wished that they had, a full playground to entertain the kids while parents unwind. Ropewalk also features live entertainment seven days a week. Dueling Pianos are up every Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday starting at 10:30 p.m. Steel Drums hit

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cials and you can also try Coconuts original craft beer, Drunken Monkey Ale. For those of you vacationing that hate to leave your spot on the beach, Coconuts offers beach waitress service, weather permitting, from now through Labor Day. Guidos Burritos has two different locations, one at 33rd Street and Coastal Highway and the other is located on the Boardwalk at First Street, for you to try out their great food and drink specials. Parents will be thrilled to hear that Guidos offers a free kids meal with every lunch purchase. Who doesn’t love free food? If happy hour is more your thing, that runs from 4-7 p.m. daily with various drink specials available at both locations. PGN Crabhouse on 29th Street and Coastal Highway is celebrating its 46th year in Ocean City with a great menu. It opens at 11 a.m. daily and you can get crabs live or steamed, by the bushel or dozen. PGN Crabhouse also has ribs, chicken and some of the best crab cakes in town. Fish Tales Bar & Grill between 21st and 22nd Street on the bay is open from 11a.m. through 2 a.m. everyday with happy hour running from 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Bayfront dining will help you to catch one of Ocean City’s great sunsets and Fish Tales also has an arcade and play area for the kiddies. M.R. Ducks at 311 Talbot Street on the bay is open seven days a week and this weekend will be packed with live entertainment. On Friday, June 26, Kevin Poole and the Gang will be rocking the deck from 6-10 p.m. and on Saturday, June 27, Johnny Bling will play from 4-9 p.m. Tranzfusion takes over on Sunday, June 28 from 4-9 p.m. Buddy’s Crabs & Ribs at 221 Wicomico Street and the bay brings you happy hour all day, every day with a special menu for the month of June. Natty Bo’s For O’s and Natural Lights only $1.79 and Crushes are $5.50. Calamari, steamed clams and Chincoteague oysters are all under $6.50 and all crab orders are See CATE Page 56

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On hand for Phillips’ Hospitality Partners happy hour event last Thursday, from left, are Wayne Cannon, Dave Kettinger, Ed Fennessy and Michelle Torres at Phillips’ 141st Street restaurant.

Dennis Dare and wife, Liz, attend Phillips’ Hospitality Partners happy hour event at the 141st Street Crab House last Thursday.

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Seacrets' servers, from left, Taryn Perella, Zelene Almazan, Maria Sugareva and Devin Lamb are all smiles on Sunday at the 49th Street restaurant.

Sheri Gray and Zack Kelley stand by one of the Jah-Bacon Brew Fest Tshirts, Sunday, at Seacrets on 49th Street.

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Dave Benfield, left, and Jim Wagner represent DuClaw Brewing at Seacrets during Jah-Bacon Brew Fest.

Brittany Thomas and Stephanie Provost from Fordham & Dominion of Dover, Del. attend Seacrets’ Jah-Bacon Brew Fest.

Ken and Tanya Gross enjoy the festivities at Seacrets on 49th Street, Sunday.

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steamed to order. Buddy’s is also excited about its Summer Crab Race Series to benefit the Believe in Tomorrow National Children’s Foundation and the Children’s House by the Sea. Every Wednesday evening from now through September 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. While Ocean City obviously has everything imaginable to offer, don’t let that keep you from crossing the bridge to check out either Ocean City

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West, Ocean Pines or America’s Coolest Small Town, Berlin. The Greene Turtle West on Route 611 in Ocean City West has been voted OC’s Best Burgers and Wings and it also offers steaks, ribs, fresh salads and a kids menu. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 4-7 p.m. and there are nightly drink specials. The Greene Turtle West also offers live entertainment several nights a week. Blacksmith Restaurant at 104 Pitts Street in Berlin might be one of the newer eateries in town, but it has quickly emerged as a favorite dining spot for the locals. It offers up a classy and unique dining experience with a dose of small town charm. Blacksmith’s menu is carefully chosen and its Best Ever House Burgers really are amazing. If cocktails are your thing then I’d suggest ordering a Bee’s Knees (Oyo Honey Vodka, Peach Nectar, Lemon and of course, rocks) or a good ole’ House Martini. If you’re in Berlin, then you also might want to stop in at The Globe, located at 12 Broad Street. There’s always something happening here, between the art gallery, lounge and great menu you’ll be glad that you walked through the door. Their grilled cheese is fabulous and The Globe likes to feature Pop Up Movie Night

with classic films shown on their big screen. Randy Lee Ashcraft hits the stage at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 27 to provide some live entertainment and don’t forget that Sunday brunch is each week from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. Wednesday’s are also a cool night at this venue with Fun Free Trivia beginning at 7 p.m. and it’s also Pizza & Pint Nite from 5-10 p.m. If you are just visiting Berlin and have spent a few hours browsing the local shops then Siculi located at 104 N. Main Street in Berlin, is a great place to grab a bite. Chefs use fresh local ingredients and the menu includes soup, sandwiches, steak, seafood and veal. Siculi also has a great Sunday Brunch that includes quiche, waffles and cinnamon buns. Last up for this week, don’t forget that Hal Holbrook will be performing at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center on 40th Street, Thursday, July 30. Tickets for this and all other upcoming 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 you think deserves a mention then email me at Cate@oceancitytoday.net.

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Claire Esham, right, and Rylie Doyle will be captivating and entertaining children all over the resort this summer as mermaids. On Tuesday, they visited Francis Scott Key in West Ocean City to hang out with children and share stories about the sea.

Mythical creatures in Ocean City? Claire Esham and Rylie Doyle become mermaids and meet with children

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 26, 2015) Claire Esham and Rylie Doyle, recent graduates from Stephen Decatur and Worcester Prep high schools, respectively, will be captivating and entertaining children all over the resort this summer as mermaids. “Ocean City is a small town focused on family and it’s awesome to bring a

sense of magic to the kids,” Esham said. “They are just so happy while we are there and seeing the belief in their eyes makes it all worthwhile.” The girls become completely engrossed in their characters during appearances as they swim around, answer hundreds of questions from curious children and even provide fun activities. Esham and Doyle are mythical, stoic mermaids who project the message of strength, wisdom and intelligence as they share stories about life in the sea. The girls will offer face painting for

smaller groups, hand out “mermaid hair” to ecstatic children and pass around their shell phone so kids can hear the ocean. “It’s refreshing to surround yourself with innocence and magic,” said Barbara Esham, Claire’s mother and the creator of Mermaid Watch. “We are adding a little more magic to the area, celebrating childhood and the kids go crazy when they see the girls.” Over the winter, Esham and her mother were talking about summer jobs when she suggested to her daughter to go out and buy a mermaid tail. See MERMAIDS Page 59

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Professional magicians to perform in resort Eight entertainers hope to thrill Ocean City audiences at Holiday Inn on 67th St.

Magician line-up: June 24-30 Chris Capehart

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 26, 2015) World-class magicians have already begun astonishing audiences at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront on 67th Street with Dickens on the Road. The nightly magic shows will feature eight magicians throughout a two-month period, which started on Wednesday and continues until Aug. 25. “This is a great event for the entire family,” said Jason Gulshen, general manager at Holiday Inn Oceanfront. “It’s not only for families, but a fun option for a date night, group or social club outing.” It’s the third year Dickens Parlour Theatre in Millville, Del., has brought its professional acts to the resort. “The quality of entertainers that Dickens brings to Ocean City is impressive,” Gulshen said. “All the acts are full-time professional magicians, many with shows in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York City and other major markets and many have performed on various television shows.” The summer of magic kicks off with Chris Capehart, who infuses comedy into his master magician performances with spellbinding illusions sure to captivate audiences. He will be performing every night at 7 p.m. until June 30 and returns for the event’s last series of shows, Aug. 19-25. Capehart’s routine has earned him the title of “The Ring Master.” “It’s a family-oriented event with rings, birds and my newest act, a robot,” Capehart said. “I get to perform down by the ocean and I love coming down there. Dickens is the best place to work.” Following Capehart, Francis Menotti will mystify audiences from July 1-8 with his original style of magic and comedy. “He is a true artist and one of the more imaginative entertainers in the country today,” said Rich Bloch, fellow magician and owner of Dickens Par-

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lour Theatre. “He causes you to think and will introduce folks to a new experience.” The performances are followed by a meet and greet, where audience members can enjoy an intimate, up-

close show from the night’s magician. “It’s very rare to find a magic show geared to both children and adults,” Bloch said. “Everyone coming down to Ocean City is an entertainer who can captivate both audiences at the same

time. The kids are having a good time while the parents enjoy sophisticated humor.” Soft drinks, waters, snacks and Hershey Ice Cream novelty bars can be purchased before or after shows. Dickens on the Road takes place every night through Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in the conference room, which has been converted into a theatre at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront on 67th Street. All rainy days will have a 2 p.m. matinee. “I can count on my fingers the number of live entertainment venues in the area,” Bloch said. “Audiences ought to appreciate a different experience with interaction you cannot find at any other venue.” Tickets cost $18 for adults and $14 for children 12 and younger and can be reserved by calling 410-524-1600 or visit www.ocmagicshow.com. Dickens Parlour Theatre in Millville, Del. kicked off its sixth season this year with nightly shows running simultaneously with the Ocean City performances at 7 p.m. Visit www.dptmagic.wordpress.com for a list of shows in its Delaware location. “One of the greatest experiences is seeing the same families coming back each year and hearing a Dickens show is a must see for their vacations,” Bloch said. “I am very confident Ocean City shows will be the same for visitors who in today’s age have forgotten about live entertainment.”

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Children receive “mermaid hair” on Tuesday when Claire Esham, right, and Rylie Doyle, local mermaids, visited Francis Scott Key in West Ocean City.

Mermaids ‘adding a little more magic’ to Ocean City Continued from Page 57 “I saw the potential of adding something new and fresh for kids,” Barbara Esham said. The Eshams and Doyle laid out a business plan, Barbara trademarked the Mermaid Watch brand and the three of them started planning costume ideas. Memorial Day weekend was the official launch of Mermaid Watch and it’s been a complete success. “Hotels have been very receptive,” Barbara Esham said. “Once they see their guests light up, even teenage girls and younger boys, it just adds magic to the moment. From the first appearance it was obvious people would enjoy the mermaids.” Esham and Doyle have been spotted at Francis Scott Key in West Ocean City, the Hilton on 33rd Street, Castle in the Sand on 37th Street and even on the Boardwalk so far this summer. The mermaids will take pictures with visitors and play harmonica and ukulele on the Boardwalk. “One mother told us she was staying on the 10th floor of the Hilton and her daughter caught a glimpse of the mermaids in the pool while out on the balcony,” Barbara Esham said. “She came running back in the room screaming about mermaids being in the pool and made her mother leave right that minute. She couldn’t even finish her lunch.” The mermaids are available for local beach fronts, hotel pools, country clubs, condo associations, birth-

day parties, special events or any local spot that has water. A mermaid swim up, where Esham and Doyle will randomly appear in the surf, will take place a couple times this summer. “We would love to visit a public waterpark on a slower day to reach more people and give everyone the Mermaid Watch experience. It’s our biggest challenge,” Barbara Esham said. Mermaid Watch continues to evolve with additional characters being added throughout the summer including sea glass fairies. “I write children’s books so my mind generally goes to what a kid will enjoy,” Barbara Esham said. “Currently, we are gathering materials and dying fabrics for true sea glass colors. There are a great, local group of girls down here and I have a few in mind who will be awesome sea glass fairies.” In addition, collectable mermaid T-shirts are in the works and they plan to have a new one each year. “At all of my other jobs, I would be tired and not want to go back at the end,” Claire Esham said. “It’s nice to know we have made their day and made an impact on people. It’s hard to leave the kids, we love it and it’s a good feeling.” To book the mermaids for a special event, pricing information or to find out their location, email Barbara Esham at barbara@mermaidwatch.com or send her a message on the “Mermaid Watch” Facebook page.

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On June 10, Believe in Tomorrow held its seventh annual golf tournament at Ocean City Golf Club in Berlin, which raised about $30,000 for the organization.

Believe in Tomorrow facilities provide getaways for families

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (June 26, 2015) Believe in Tomorrow Children’s House on 66th Street welcomes more than 70 children and their families to Ocean City June through August. “We are filled up every week and will host at least 75 families this summer between 66th Street, Believe in Tomorrow in Fenwick Island and our House by the Bay on 28th Street,” said Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Respite Housing Program. The facility on 66th Street is open year-around to provide a getaway to the beach for critically ill children and their families whenever they may need to escape the stresses of their

child’s illness. Each of the five condos feature kid-friendly décor and paintings with at least two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a fully-stocked kitchen, living and dining room areas. Fundraisers help raise money to provide essential week-long excursions for critically ill children and their families. On June 10, Believe in Tomorrow held its seventh annual golf tournament at Ocean City Golf Club in Berlin, which raised about $30,000 for the organization. “It was a fun day. We had a great group of guys and raised a lot of money for our children,” Littleton said. See BIT’S Page 61

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BIT’s third annual Duck Derby at Seacrets, July 29 Continued from Page 60 Thirty-four teams participated. “It’s the first time we had a kickoff party at Sunset Grille the night before and it was a nice change for the event,” Littleton said. Macky’s Bayside on 54th Street was the title sponsor of the tournament and Royal Plus in Snow Hill followed closely behind in donations. In addition, Park Place Jewelers, Pete’s Cycles, Delaware Elevator, Comcast Spotlight and Mars Supermarkets also made the day happen with their generosity. Those who missed out on the golf tournament will have another opportunity to donate to Believe in Tomor-

row during the third annual Duck Derby at Seacrets on 49th Street, July 29. Thousands of rubber ducks will race to a watery finish with cash prizes for first through 10th place. The cost is $5 per duck, $25 for 6 ducks, or $100 for 25 ducks. First place will receive $1,000, second place will take home $500 and third place will get $250. Everyone finishing fourth through 10th will receive $100 each. The event will take place from 1-4 p.m. with the race beginning approximately at 3 p.m. Anyone wishing to adopt a duck can do so by calling 1-800-933-5470.

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By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (June 26, 2015) The repertoire of a chef far exceeds the boundaries of a kitchen. Keeping up with agricultural studies not only enlightens the intellect but also determines future objectives. Directness is a key component that cannot be denied. The declining bee population and its threat to global farming pose one of the greatest economic challenges of the 21st century. Bees are dying at an alarming rate. Beekeepers in the United States have seen the honey bee loss rates increase to an average of 30-35 percent each winter, compared to an average of 5 to 10 percent. What exactly does this mean? Almost a third of global farming depends on animal pollination, largely by honey bees and food supplies could be at risk. According to an article, “How Herbicides are Killing the Bees” by David

Schubert, animal pollination is essential for nuts, melons and berries and plays varying roles in citrus fruits, apples, onions, broccoli, cabbage, sprouts, zucchinis, peppers, eggplants, avocados, cucumbers, coconuts, tomatoes and broad beans, as well as coffee and cocoa. Can one imagine their menu without these incredible foods? Schubert states pollination is the fastest growing and most valuable part of global farm economy. Between 80 and 90 percent of pollination comes from domesticated honey bees. Moths and butterflies lack the range to penetrate large fields. Even the White House has acknowledged the dire situation and recently released a report concerning this matter. The President’s 2015 budget recommends approximately $50 million across multiple USDA agencies to help in this dilemma. In addition, President Obama issued a Presidential memorandum, Creating a Federal Strategy to Promote the See GRILLED Page 64

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CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road Berlin 410-641-0600 June 26: Sol Knopf, 5:30-9:30 p.m. June 27: New Dawn Duo, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Everett Spells, 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 26: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; John LaMere, 5-9 p.m. June 27: Kevin Poole, Joe Mama & Chris Thomas, noon to 4 p.m.; Funk Shue, 5-9 p.m. June 28: Aaron Howell Duo, noon to 3 p.m.; Copper Sky, 4-8 p.m. June 30: Dog & Butterfly, noon to 3 p.m. July 1: Chris Diller, noon to 3 p.m.; The Chest Pains, 5-9 p.m. July 2: Sean Loomis, noon to 3 p.m.; Kevin Poole & the Gang, 4-8 p.m. July 3: Darin Engh, noon to 3 p.m.; John LaMere, 5-9 p.m. COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-289-3100 June 27: Jet Stream, 9 p.m. THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 June 26: Over Time, 6-10 p.m. June 27: Too Much Stuff, 6-10 p.m. June 28: Kaleb Brown, 5-9 p.m. DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 June 26: Bob Hughes, 6-9 p.m. June 27: Alex & Shiloh, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. DUNES MANOR 28th Street, Oceanfront Ocean City

410-289-1100 June 26: Ms. Shirley or Ellsworth on the piano, 7-11 p.m. June 27: Bill Dickson, 2-6 p.m.; Ms. Shirley or Ellsworth on the piano, 7-11 p.m. June 28: Mike Smith, 2-5 p.m.; Ms. Shirley or Ellsworth on the piano, 7-11 p.m. July 1-2: Ms. Shirley or Ellsworth on the piano, 7-11 p.m. FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-5500 June 26: Joe Daphne, 5:30 p.m.; DJ Hook, 9:30 p.m.; Jumper, 10 p.m. June 27: Opposite Directions, 5:30 p.m.; DJ Groove, 9:30 p.m.; Animal House, 10 p.m. June 28: Everett Spells, brunch; Bryan Clark, 5:30 p.m. June 29: DJ Wax, 5:30 p.m.; DJ RobCee, 9:30 p.m.; Dale and the ZDubs, 10 p.m. June 30: DJ Hook, 9:30 p.m. July 1: DJ Greg, 5:30 p.m.; Bryan Clark, 6 p.m., DJ Benja Styles, 9:30 p.m. July 2: Rob Fahey, 5:30 p.m.; DJ Louie T, 9:30 p.m.; Jumper, 9:30 p.m. GUIDOS BURRITOS 33rd Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-524-3663 Every Tuesday: Joey Saah, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Every Thursday: DJ Wax, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 June 26: DJ Bill T, 4 p.m. June 27: Simple Truth, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. June 28: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 7 p.m. June 29: Blake Haley, 4 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 8 p.m. July 1: Funk Shue, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Route 54 and the bay Fenwick Island, Del. 800-227-0525 302-539-3095 June 26: Dave Hawkins, 5-10 p.m.; DJ Mikey J, 10 p.m. June 27: Dave Sherman, 5-10 p.m.; DJ Cdub, 10 p.m. June 28: Kayla Kroh, 3-6 p.m.; Kevin Poole, 4-8 p.m. June 29: Dave Hawkins, 6-10 p.m. June 30: Kevin Poole, 5-9 p.m.; Karaoke, 9 p.m. July 1: Dave Sherman, 5-9 p.m.; Karaoke, 9 p.m. July 2: Kayla Kroh, 5-9 p.m.; Karaoke, 9 p.m. HOOTERS Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Road West Ocean City 410-213-1841 June 26: Jettstream, 8 p.m. June 27: Push, 8 p.m. June 28: Kaleb Brown, 3-7 p.m. JOHNNY’S PIZZA & PUB 56th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-524-7499 June 26: Rob Fahey & the Pieces, 9 p.m. June 27: Los Swamp Monster, 9 p.m. Every Wednesday: 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 28: Joe Mama w/Dave Sherman, 8:30-11:30 p.m. June 30: Chris Button, 8:30-11:30 p.m. July 2: Mike Smith, 8:30-11:30 p.m. M.R. DUCKS Talbot Street and the bay Ocean City 410-289-9125 June 26: Kevin Poole & the Gang, 6-9 p.m. June 27: Johnny Bling, 4-9 p.m. June 28: Tranzfusion, 4-9 p.m. July 1: DJ Batman, 6-10 p.m. July 2: Kentavius Jones, 6-10 p.m. MACKY’S BAYSIDE BAR & GRILL 53rd Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-723-5565 June 26: DJ Casper 10 p.m. June 27: DJ Cowboy, 10 p.m.

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June 30: Pat O’Brennan, 4-8 p.m. July 1: Steel Drums, 4-8 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 June 26: Jim Long Band, 5 p.m.; Anthem, 9 p.m.; Gypsy Wisdom, 10 p.m. June 27: Element K, 1 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5 p.m.; Jon Maurer Band, 6 p.m.; Anthem, 9 p.m.; Steal the Sky, 10 p.m. June 28: Power Play w/Jim Long, 5 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 9 p.m.;

Fourth Street and the Boardwalk in the Shoreham Hotel 410-289-7181 June 28-29: Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m. July 2: James Gallagher & Off The Boat, 9 p.m. SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 June 26: The Stimms, 4-8 p.m. June 27: Spiffy Sean Styles, 4-8 p.m. July 1: John LaMere, 4-8 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 443-365-2576 June 26: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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Continued from Page 61 Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators, which takes additional steps to tackle the problem of pollinator decline. Scientists know that the bees are dying from a variety of factors–pesticides, drought, habitat destruction, nutrition deficit, air pollution, global warming, etc. Yes, it is true that the causes of the crisis merge and synergize, but most experts agree that the two most prominent culprits appear to be pesticides and habitat loss. One of the groups of chemical insecticides that are responsible for the demise of the bees are neonicotinoids. Neonicotinoids are widely used on farms, as well as around homes, schools and landscapes. What is just as disturbing, the pesticides that are killing the bees are also found in our food. Neonicotinoids are systemic pesticides, meaning they are in every part of the plant. Generally seeds are coated in the pesticide before they are planted, and as the plant develops, the chemicals spread throughout the entire surface. If insects feed on any part of the plant, the neonicotinoids kill them. Even water droplets released by plant leaves contain neonicotinoids. Fortunately, other countries have been aggressive when it comes to harmful neonicotinoids. Germany, France and Italy have already taken steps to prohibit it. The British Beekeeper’s Association has called for an urgent review of this chemical fearing we may lose all of our bees within a decade if we are not careful. Hopefully, the United States will follow protocol; this must be a global effort if bees are to survive. Scientists do not necessarily agree

on all aspects of this issue but they do concur that pollen containing agricultural chemicals are contributing to the death of bees. It is also interesting to note that there is a striking correlation between the decline of the bee population, the introduction of neonicotinoids and an increase in human diseases, such as autism and gastrointestinal conditions. The hefty price of organic food has always been a concern of mine. But after researching the harmful effect of chemicals and their relationship to food, I am going to make changes in my eating and shopping habits. It is a must; not only for the sake of bees but for the sake of my health. Following are two very simple recipes that highlight the sweet nectar more commonly called honey. Gorgonzola-honey bruschetta is a delicious hor d’ oeuvre, the sweet and savory components are always an enticing combination. Brush sliced baguette with extravirgin olive oil and toast until golden brown. Add cheese and bake until cheese starts to melt. Top with raw honey and serve immediately. Grilled banana-French toast skewers are sure to be a hit. Prepare grill to medium-high temperature and brush whole bananas with melted butter. Grill until both sides have attained grill marks. Cook French toast according to desired preference. Skewer chunks of bananas and French toast, then top with raw honey and a sprinkling of powdered sugar. Not only is this yummy but the kids can join in on the fun. Secret Ingredient - Presumption. “Ability hits the mark where presumption overshoots and diffidence falls short.” – Golda Meir

Three Tenors and a Diva at OC Performing Arts Center (June 26, 2015) “Beauty at the Beach”–What better way to describe a concert that has brought standing ovations across every continent of the world that is now coming to Ocean City’s new Performing Arts Center? The curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 27, featuring The Fabulous Three Tenors and a Diva, staring Antonio Buonauro, Thomas Bethman and James Gafgen, along with Donna Buonauro. The concert will also feature a guest performance by the critically acclaimed soprano, Barbara Wayman. The evening promises to dazzle with the best of contemporary pop crossovers, Broadway show tunes, a dash of opera and their unique blend of humor and wit. The Three Tenors and their lovely soprano La Diva,

boast an astonishingly collective history of performances all over the world, working with the likes of Luciano Pavarotti, David Gilbert and Placido Domingo. You will thrill as you recall the hauntingly beautiful music from Broadway’s “Phantom of the Opera,” “West Side Story” and “Man of La Mancha,” and the songs of Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Sarah Brightman and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster, 800-551-7328, or by visiting the Ocean City Convention Center box office on 40th Street, open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The concert is sponsored by the Community Church at Ocean Pines to benefit the many ministries of the church.

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Surfing in OC permitted in designated areas each day

By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (June 26, 2015) We have large beach crowds from Memorial Day to Labor Day in Ocean City. To keep everyone safe, surfing is only permitted in designated areas during the beach patrol’s operating hours of 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Seven days a week there are two rotating surfing beaches. And, on weekdays there is also a third surfing beach set up in the inlet area. No activity other than surfing is allowed in the surf beach area. The two rotating surf beaches move two blocks south each day. Based on the current rotation, a specific street block would not have the surfing beach on the same date for over 20 years. So if your family stays on 43rd Street the second week in July every year, and the surfing beach were to be on 43rd street this year during that week, it would not happen again for the next 20 years. The third surfing beach operates Monday through Friday and is always in the same location starting at the south rock jetty at the end of Ocean City and extending 200 yards north. This area was picked because it is usually not crowded on weekdays and often has surf able waves. Furthermore, it is not safe to swim close an obstruction such as the rock jetty. On certain days when inclement weather affects Ocean City, the beach patrol captain may allow surfing. This decision is made daily with the input of supervisors on the beach. If there are low numbers of people on the beach, and the weather is poor and not predicted to improve, the surfing ordinance may be suspended for a period of time, which is known locally as “modified.” There are also other factors taken into consideration when making this decision. On days of inclement weather, you can ask any Surf Rescue Technician on the beach if the surfing ordinance has been suspended, or call beach patrol headquarters at 410-289-7556. But the absolute best method to stay informed is to subscribe to “SURFING NOTIFICATIONS” on the OCBP website www.ococean.com/ocbp. Local surf shops will also know when the surfing ordinance has been modified. Even during these conditions swimmers always have the right of way and surfers must be at least 50 yards away from any swimmers and wear a leash at all times (Ocean City ordinance). Even during the suspension of the ordinance, we will maintain the surfing beaches that were scheduled for that day so

that the surfing community will still have an exclusive area to surf. Surf beach areas are marked by smaller yellow stands on the particular block designated for that day, one at the north end of the block and the other at the south end. You can identify a surf beach by the large “SURF BEACH” marker flags, the yellow surf beach stands, and the “Surf Beach Facilitators” outfitted in yellow and green uniforms. Members of the beach patrol called surf beach facilitators (SBFs) are assigned to work at the surfing beaches. The SBF makes sure the operation of the surf beach runs smoothly. They make sure surfers stay within the designated area, while also educating the public and making sure they do not swim in the surf area. The SBF begins their workday at 9:30 a.m., a half-hour earlier than the rest of the patrol. During that time they are talking to beach patrons who are not planning to surf, making sure they understand the surfing beach operation. Although our “Surf Beach Facilitators” are not lifeguards they have much of the same training as a Surf Rescue Technician and are prepared to respond to any medical emergency and enforce the laws and ordinances of the Town of Ocean City as well as maintain order on the surfing beaches. As the surfing beaches rotate south through Ocean City the regular guard towers are not displaced so in addition to the Surf Beach Facilitators watching over the activities on that beach the SRT who is usually responsible for the area is still on watch. The basic concept behind the surf beach is safety. Keeping surfers separate from swimmers and waders is a proactive way to keep everyone safe and happy with the way they choose to enjoy the ocean. Many beach communities throughout the country employ similar rules. To get the daily surfing beach rotation, visit any local surf shop or the beach patrol website at www.ococean.com/ocbp. For more information about surf beaches, contact Lt. Ward Kovacs at beach patrol headquarters, 410-2897556. He is the beach patrol lieutenant responsible for surfing beach operations. Here at the beach patrol our number one priority is your safety, so please keep our slogan in mind and, “Keep your feet in the sand, until the lifeguard’s in the stand!” This simple tip could save a life…. Yours! Captain’s Note: Occasionally during each summer, special event permits will be issued by the Mayor and City Council to hold a surfing event See NEW Page 66

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New banners to mark Ocean City surfing beaches Continued from Page 65 at a section of beach other than the rotating surfing area. These events are usually surfing contests and are attended by hundreds of spectators and competitors and are enjoyable to watch. During these events swimming and wading is prohibited for your safety and the beach patrol will be on the beach making sure the event goes smoothly. Although this may cause you to walk half a block to enter the water, remember that surfing is important to the whole beach experience and although it may tie up a few blocks, swimmers still have more than 150 blocks to enjoy.

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Competitors chow down on hot dogs during Fish Tales’ “Top Dog” hot dog-eating contest on July 4 last year.

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“Vanishing Ocean City” author Bunk Mann visited Stephen Decatur High School where he donated two of his books and read excerpts about Hurricane Gloria and its effects on Ocean City to fascinated and curious students on May 28. Pictured, in back, are Rachel Thomas, Zainab Mirza, Alexis Nguyen, Alison Alvarado, Caroline Hammond, and Principal Tom Zimmer, and seated, Cengizhan Unal, Glennie Rippin, Mattie Friedman, Bunk Mann, Bernadette Atwood and Austin Hickey.

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KIWANIANS HONORED Two members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines–Ocean City were honored during the June 3 meeting when they received “Legion of Honor” awards in recognition of their longtime service to children and their communities as Kiwanians. Ed Aurand, left, has been a member of two different Kiwanis Clubs, namely, the Kiwanis Club of Phoenixville, Pa. for 20 years and another 20 years as a member of the local club, for a total of 40 years. He is pictured with, from left, OP-OC Club President Carolyn Dryzga, Membership Chair Mike Morton and Oleg Dudkin, who is a 25-year member of the local club.

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Ocean City Marlin Club Auxiliary members, with the help and support of the community and OCMC affiliates, presented Bertha Holloway and Dee Rigsby Scholarships to four Worcester County high school students in the amount of $5,000 each, totaling $20,000. (Above) Marlin Club Scholarship Committee members, Margie Gilmore, left, and Suzanne Clagett, right, are joined by Stephen Decatur High School scholarship recipients Matthew Lloyd Scott and Hannah Adkins. (Below) The women also presented scholarships to Worcester Prep seniors Maura Smith and Erik Zorn.

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KIWANIS AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City awarded $15,500 in scholarships to graduating Stephen Decatur High School students on May 20, at the Berlin school. Students who received scholarships are: Kathryn Bear, Ashley Dear, Gabrielle Evans, Brooks Holloway, Matthew Krall, Jenna Leitgeb, Brianna Lueders, Jennah Lupiwok, Ashley Miller, Caitlyn Nilo, Fiona O’Brien, Ruben Ortega, Barbara Reyes, Mallory Rolleston, Emily Scheiber, Brittany Wangel and Dalton Warren.

SALVATORE SPEAKER Worcester Preparatory School alumnus Steven Salvatore M.D., ‘99, right, returned to his alma mater to deliver the address to seniors during the 43rd annual Commencement Exercises held in the school’s Athletic & Performing Arts Center on May 22. After Worcester, Dr. Salvatore received degrees from Wake Forest University and St. Louis University Medical School. He is board certified in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology and Medical Education and is a professor at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York. He practices at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is pictured with WPS Headmaster Dr. Barry W. Tull.

OCES RELAY FOR LIFE Ocean City Elementary School held its first student Relay for Life, April 30. Students in Pre-K through fourth grade painted their gymnasium purple with a paper chain containing the names of loved ones who have battled cancer. Faculty, staff and students also dressed in purple and enjoyed a whole school walk.

LONGTIME WPS STUDENTS Members of Worcester Preparatory School’s Class of 2015 who have attended the school since first grade gathered for a portrait during Senior Week. Eleven of these students entered WPS in Prekindergarten. Pictured, in front, from left, are Mikalah Potvin, Amanda Gabriel, Shea Dowling, Shelby Laws, Arella Berger Gabrielle Alicea, Natalie Twilley and Raphael De Jesus; row 2, Maura Smith, Emmi Shockley, Ali Wyatt, Caroline Lewis, Ali Khan, Christian Bruder and Christopher Choy and row 3, Kyle Chandler, Carolyn Dorey, Derek Wilgus, Erik Zorn, Cameron DiPerna and Jarad Godwin.

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Hot dog-eating contest set for July 4 Continued from Page 67 and buns. A Fish Tales representative will time each participant, and the 20 people with the fastest times will advance to the finals, scheduled to take place Saturday, July 4, at 2 p.m. The cost to take part in the qualifier is $5, which will go toward the prize money pot. “Let’s see if we can get a local eater to bring the trophy back to Ocean City,” said Brandon Hemp, Fish Tales manager and contest coordinator.

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Star Charities’ Western Night fundraiser for Parkinson’s

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (June 26, 2015) Ocean Pines-based Star Charities will hold its annual Western Night fundraiser for Parkinson’s research on Thursday, July 9 at the Racetrack Clubhouse at Ocean Downs. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. and will include a buffet, live harness and simulcast races, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Irv Bromley will emcee and the Frontier Town Dancers will perform. Tickets are $26. “Star Charities is a nonprofit and we’re all volunteers and our purpose is to help the people who suffer,” organizer Anna Foultz said. According to the National Parkinson Foundation, 50,000-60,000 new cases of Parkinson’s are diagnosed each year in the United States, making it the 14th leading cause of death in the nation. Foultz said the disease is prevalent in Ocean Pines. “We’re trying to get money to support research to try and stop it, because there’s no cure,” she said. “It’s a horrible disease, and the money we raise is going to stay right here in Ocean Pines.” Star Charities is well known in the community for its fundraising efforts,

aiding more than a dozen other local and national organizations and causes, including Alzheimer’s research, the American Cancer Society, the Girl Scouts and Diakonia. “It’s a lot of phone calls and a lot of organizing and the girls in my group are so happy to do it because we are doing it to help the people who suffer,” Foultz said. “We keep doing it because it’s something we’re doing from our hearts. We’re happy to do it.” The nonprofit has also meant a lot to her personally, Foultz said, helping her through a difficult time. “I don’t have anything else to do, but help the people that live here and who are around me because they were all so kind to me since I lost my husband,” she said. “I needed something like this to keep me going, feeling like I’m doing something worthwhile. And I love the people who support us, and I hope we can sell a lot of tickets and help some people.” Up next, on Sept. 19, Star Charities will hold its annual drive for wounded soldiers at the Deer Run Golf Course Clubhouse. For more information, call Foultz at 410-641-7667, or Barbara Mazzel at 410-208-0430.

Rosanne Cash to perform in Del. at Freeman Stage

By Josh Davis Staff Writer (June 26, 2015) In February, singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash took home three Grammy awards for her highly acclaimed 2014 album “The River & the Thread.” On Saturday, June 27, Cash will perform the record, in its entirety, at The Freeman Stage at Bayside in Selbyville. The inspiration of the “The River & the Thread,” she said, came during a trip to the American Southwest that began with a fundraising stop at Arkansas State University, which had recently purchased the boyhood home of her father, the late Johnny Cash. “I was going down south to do that and I was going to visit a friend of mine in Alabama, and it just seemed that there were a lot of events that conspired to really rattle us emotionally,” she said. “And we started to write songs.” “The Sunken Ranch” and “Etta’s Tune,” Cash said, both stemmed from those early writing sessions during the trip. “We started to say, ‘we could write an album about this,’” she said. Cash said her writing style has changed vastly over her celebrated career, which began with her first composer credit in 1976 for “Love Has Lost Again,” recorded by her father. “I think I surrender more than I used to – once inspiration started I

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would just try to squeeze it to death,” she said. “That doesn’t mean I didn’t write any good songs, I did, but I think I’m more willing to just let go and surrender and find more obtuse language and write third-person narratives rather than having it all be about me.” Today, Cash said, she blocks off set times to write, rather than waiting to be struck by some sort of nebulous muse. “I think that’s an incredibly narcissistic way to approach any kind of creative work,” she said. “Like, ‘Oh, I’m just going to wander around and wait until a lightning bolt hits me?’ No, that’s not the way it happens. I think toddlers do that, but serious writers don’t do that. “I write every day,” Cash continued. “This morning I only wrote for 45 minutes, but then I’ll write later on in the evening. I got a lot done last night, actually. I’m working on, it seems like, five different projects right now.” One of Cash’s more high-profile current projects is the soundtrack for season two of HBO’s critically adored “True Detective.” See CASH Page 75

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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AE-American Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts. ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m. ■ BARN 34, 3400 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410289-5376 / www.barn34oc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Barn 34 is a unique and rustic setting with two distinctly different levels. Award winning breakfast at 7 a.m., great lunches from 1-5 p.m. and dinner at 5 p.m. Featuring fresh fish, hand cut steaks, crab cakes and awesome fish tacos. Daily specials. Happy hour is 4-7 p.m. Entertainment on the weekends. ■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 120th Street, Food Lion Shopping Center, 410-723-2500; 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out. Fast delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Ocean City’s most famous sub and pizza shop since 1959. An OC tradition where a sandwich is a meal, serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater. com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-5243983 / www.bluefishoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach. com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Serving Lunch & Dinner. Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. Like us on Facebook. ■ BRASS BALLS SALOON, Boardwalk, between 11th and 12th streets, Ocean City 410-289-0069 / $-$$ / VMC-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 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full inside & outside bar / Bayfront inside and outside dining. All Crabs steamed-to-order, ribs, K&M (Buddy's brand) fried chicken, fresh seafood, burgers, sandwiches and more. Open 7 days, 11 a.m. til late night. Live entertainment on the deck. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Carry out food/beer/wine available. TEXT "Crab" to 95577. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COACHES CORNER, 74th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-723-2468 / $ / V-MC-DIS/ No reservations required / Children’s menu / Open 7 days a week, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Happy hour, 6-7 a.m. Serving breakfast all day and lunch. Our restaurant offers casual dining atmosphere for families. Family owned and operated, everything home made from our white egg omelets to fresh squeezed OJ. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 1-800552-7263 / www.castleinthesand.com / $-$$ / 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 / $-$$ / V-MC-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 homemade. 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, 410-2892599; 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 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare & American cuisine—Something for everyone our menu features appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks & seafood. Dine In, Carry Out, Happy Hour Daily 3-6 pm. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside. ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL, 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990 / www.ocfishtales.com / $$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / FishTales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too!!!! So sit back and enjoy. ■ GENERAL’S KITCHEN, 66th Street (under The Skye Bar), Ocean City 410-723-0477/ $-$$ / 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 / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant is proud to serve delicious, beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. New all-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., features many favorites, as well as exciting new creations with a local flare. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends. ■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ocean City’s official pizzeria and pub featuring homemade pizzas, serving 18 different gourmet pizzas including local favorites. Huge variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Ocean City’s place for jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 4 a.m. ■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar /

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Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce. ■ 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 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Ky West is becoming the local's fine dining and casual fare destination. Ocean City's best veal chop, the freshest seafood and great pasta dishes. Our experienced chefs deliver the finest in cuisine nightly. Ky West has a fine dining side, as well as a beautiful bar best described as New York funky chic. Whether you chill out on our sofas, hang in the bar, or grab a table, Ky West will provide excellent food & drink for a great dining adventure. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443 664 5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / VMC-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 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Macky’s is a rustic open air water front seafood restaurant and bar with a beautiful private white sandy beach. Open for lunch everyday at 11 a.m., Happy Hour from 3-6 p.m. and dinner until 10 p.m. Lite fare until 1 a.m. Take out available. ■ MARINA DECK, 306 Dorchester St., Ocean City 410289-4411 / www.marinadeckrestaurant.com / $-$$ / VMC-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 / $ / VMC-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 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / OC’s freshest, steamed sushi and sashimi and Japanese cuisine. Open 7 days a week, noon to 11 p.m. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 and Seafood House, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1689 / PhillipsSeafood.com / $$$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Traditional Dining - Buffet - Carry Out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5pm - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet - Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring over 75 items including Snow Crab Legs, Carving Station, Made to Order Pasta, Handmade Crab Cakes & so much more. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo. ■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410524-1109 / $$ / 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 / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Oceanfront dining. Enjoy great food and delicious libations while enjoying the boardwalks sights and sounds. Irish music or dueling pianos top off the evening. ■ SHRIMP BOAT, 9924 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City 410-213-0448 / shrimpboatoc.com / $- $$ / 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 / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full Bar / Family friendly. Open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.; Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. Locally sourced, freshly prepared. Award-winning brick oven pizza, steaks, seafood, chicken and veal selections. Daily lunch, happy hour and dinner specials. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$-$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Enjoy lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare in the Skye, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Amazing views of Ocean City, the ocean and bay with spectacular sunsets overlooking Sunset Island. Celebrate happy hour 7 days a week, 3 - 6 p.m. with great food and drink specials including $1 oysters and $15 1 1/4 pound whole lobsters. Live entertainment Fridays & Saturdays, 4-8 p.m. with additional days in season. Entertainment schedule online. ■ SOPRANOS, 100 S. Baltimore Ave., Ocean City 410289 7492 / $/ V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Open 7 days a week, Monday through Thursday, 11:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. for lunch and dinner, Friday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 a.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our restaurant offers authentic Italian food featuring subs, sandwiches, burgers and pizza at family friendly prices. Eat in, carry out and free delivery available. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / 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-MC-AE / 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. ■ VINNY’S PIZZA & ITALIAN GRILL, 25th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 410-390-3713 / www.vinnyspizzaanditlaiangrille.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Serving lunch and dinner. Our restaurant offers authentic Italian food featuring subs, sandwiches, burgers and entrees. Hand tossed, made from scratch pizzas. Family friendly, eat in and carry out. ■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MCAE-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 yearround, 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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Cash takes Freeman Stage at Bayside, Sat. Continued from Page 73 “I wrote the lyrics for three or four [songs] – I’m almost finished with the fourth,” she said. “I don’t know that they’ll all be in it, but T-Bone [Burnett] has been writing the music with a couple of other people. He and I are friends and last year at some point he said – he was so great, he didn’t tell me it was for ‘True Detective,’ he just said, ‘give me the lyrics to a narco-ballad where the lover had a lover who turns into a bird and dies.’ I said, ‘Man, that’s in my wheelhouse!’ “So I sent him the lyrics and he wrote the melody, and we ended up writing four songs that way,” Cash said. “He kept sending me these strange descriptions.” Cash is also writing songs with husband and long-time collaborator John Leventhal for a project that Leventhal is producing for 75-year-old soul singer William Bell. The couple is also penning music for a new stage play. “I’ve got a lot going on and I’m happy to be doing this work,” she said. “I’m not anxious to start another record. I’m thrilled to be working on these projects that I’m working on.” Although Cash has earned scores of high-charting singles and multiple Grammy awards and nominations throughout her career, starting with her self-titled 1978 debut and reaching yet another milestone with “The River & the Thread,” she seems especially

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proud of current output. During her acceptance speech at the Grammys this year, Cash invoked Ray Charles, saying, “You’re a better singer at 50 than you are at 30 because your whole life shows up in your voice.” Now 60, Cash said she’s also a better writer today than she was at the beginning of her career. “I’m about the same guitar player that I was at 30, because I don’t put any time into it,” she said with a laugh. “I know what I know how to do and I just do that. I know I’m never going to be a great guitar player – ever – so why should I put my very limited time on this earth into trying to be a great guitar player when I know I can be a better songwriter and a better singer?” She’s also listening to and enjoying more music than ever, including sevenpiece Birmingham, Ala. soul band St. Paul and The Broken Bones, and 21year-old Oklahoma songwriter Parker Millsap. “This strange girl from Scotland send me her record recently, and it was just so odd and beautiful,” she said. “I just love that there are really young people who are so inspired and so soulful.” At the Freeman Stage, Cash said, she’ll bring the full-band approach towards recreating her latest album for fans. Expect some tracks to resemble the recorded versions, while others will

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take on a new life in the live setting. “With the band we do [‘The River & the Thread’] in sequence, which is really, really cool,” she said. “There ends up being this overarching narrative to all the songs, which is how we intended it. And then I go back into my catalogue and do some older stuff. “Some of [the songs] are very much like the record, like ‘Etta’s Tune’ and ‘Night School,’ because ‘Night School’ is very orchestrated – it’s very particularly arranged, so that is just like the record. Other songs, like ‘Money Road,’ we expand on it, and ‘The Sunken Lands’ is a little more aggressive than the record,” Cash said. In the immediate future, Cash plans to continue her collaborative streak, although she’s certainly aware that expectations for her next full-length solo release will be unusually high.

“It’s actually making me feel very happy and good that I don’t have to think about what do I do for an encore,” she said. “It’s daunting. I don’t expect to win three Grammys again, but you never know. I’ve been really, really gratified with the response to the record and we knew we were doing good work, but you never know if it will get above the noise. “I feel lucky that I get to do this at this time in my life,” Cash continued. “I have a lot of people my age who are struggling and find it really hard to be in this business. It’s a really difficult business, and I feel lucky that I’m still getting heard and I have the support of Blue Note Records, one of the great old labels of the world.” Tickets for Rosanne Cash: The River & The Thread in Concert are $35. For more information 302-436-3015 call or visit www.freemanstage.org.

The Stephen Decatur High School After Prom Committee has many people to thank for the success of our “Big Bang Theory” event, held on May 9th 2015. Through cash, prize, and food donations, we were able to provide a night of fun for over 400 students until 3 am. We could not continue this event without the support of the administration, teachers, and support staff of SDHS, as well as the many parents who contributed monetary and food donations and spent countless hours designing artwork, decorating, picking up food, collecting prizes, and staying up all night to chaperone and clean up. We would also like to give special thanks to Mr. Chris Tabb for keeping Trivia going throughout the night. Through the generosity of our wonderful community, we hope to continue the After Prom event for many years to come. We owe our gratitude to the following businesses and organizations, as well as individuals and families too numerous to mention: 1st Service Co., A Perfect face, ABBA Bail Bonds, Abbey Burger and Bistro, Alexis Jade, American Legion #166, Atlantic General Hospital, Atlantic Moving Systems, Atlantic Veterinary Services, Bahia Marina, Baja Amusements, Bank of Ocean City, Bay Club, Bayside Resort Golf Club, Bear Trap Dunes Golf, Berlin/Ocean City Optimist Club, Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home, Bliss Salon and Spa, Boggs-Disharoon Post 123, Buddha and Beads, Bungalow Love, Calvin B. Taylor Banking Co., Candy Kitchen, Carousel Hotel, Chauncey’s Surf Shop-29th St., Chipotle, Choptank Electric Trust, Church Mouse of St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Coca-Cola, Conner’s, Crack of Dawn Bakery, Creative Day Spa, Culture/The Shark on the Harbor, DaVinci’s, Deer Run Golf, Delmarva Shorebirds, DeNovo’s, Domino’s, Dough Roller, Dumser’s Drive-In, Dunkin Donuts, Eastern Shore Coffee, Elliott’s Hardware, Em-ing’s , Fenwick Islander Bicycle Shop, Fox Pizza, Fractured Prune -127th St., Francis Scott Key Motel, Friendship Circle at Friendship United Methodist Church, Glitter and Gold, Green Turtle, Harborside , Harmony Wellness Spa, Harris Teeter, Hazel’s , Holt Paper Co., Hooters, Ish Boutique, Jiffy Lube, JJ Fish Studio and Gallery, Johnny’s Pizza, K-Coast Surf Shop, Kitty’s Flowers, Lombardi’s -94th Street, M.R. Ducks, Main Street Sweets, Malia’s Cafe, Mambo’s , McDonald’s , Mione’s, O. C. Chamber of Commerce, O.C. Convention Center, O.C. Fishing Center, Ocean City Elk’s #2645, Ocean City Lioness, Ocean City Marlin Club, Ocean City Today, Ocean City Worship Center, Oh My Hair, Outback Steakhouse, Panera Bread, Pepsi, Plak That, PNC Bank, Primo Hoagies, Quiet Storm-74th St., Quiet Storm Surf and Turf, Raggamuffin, Rayne’s Reef, Reel Inn, Resort to Us Pool and Property Maintenance, Rita’s Italian Ice, Robin Walter Salon, Ruark Golf, Runaway Tide General Store, S & G Smith Associates, Sea Bay Café, Sea La Vie, Seacrets, Seaside Driving Academy, Sexhauer Meats, Shade Shack, Shenanigan’s, Sisters, SonRise Church, South Moon Under, South Side Deli, Starbucks, Sunspecs, Sweet Dispositions, Synchronicity Boutique, T & G Builders, The Globe, The Rice House, The River Church of the Nazarene, The Treasure Chest, Tony’s Pizza, Town of Berlin, Tractor Supply, Trimper Rides, VFW Post 8296, Waterman’s Seafood, Wednesday Night Ladies Bowling League, Wockenfuss, Worcester County Board of Education, Worcester County Employees, Worcester County Retired Personnel, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, World Gym, and You’re Invited. — The SDHS After Prom Committee

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Frazier to lead American Pops Orchestra in OC

(June 26, 2015) Luke Frazier will conduct the American Pops Orchestra in two concerts at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center on 40th Street this summer. Broadway brass hits the beach in â&#x20AC;&#x153;She Did it Her Way: Women of the Rat Packâ&#x20AC;? on Thursday, July 2 starring Broadwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mary Michael Patterson, and sassy songstress, Hilary Morrow. Put on your dancing shoes and travel back in time to the era of neon, teased hair, sit-coms, and shoulder pads on Wednesday, Aug. 26, as the American Pops Orchestra returns to the Ocean City Performing Arts Center with â&#x20AC;&#x153;You Spin Me â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Round: An 80s Prom.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;She Did it Her Way: Women of the Rat Packâ&#x20AC;? features music made famous by dynamic and legendary women vocalists like Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland and Billie Holliday. The concert fea-

tures Patterson who starred as Christine DaaĂŠ in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Phantom of the Opera,â&#x20AC;? the 2011 Broadway revival of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anything Goes,â&#x20AC;? Liesel in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sound of Musicâ&#x20AC;? (Carnegie Hall), Marianne Dashwood in the world premiere of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sense and Sensibility: The Musicalâ&#x20AC;? (Denver Center), Judy Haynes in â&#x20AC;&#x153;White Christmasâ&#x20AC;? (Syracuse Stage), and Kathy Selden in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Singinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the Rainâ&#x20AC;? (Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, Music Theatre of Wichita). Morrow is an actress and singer based in Washington, D.C., whose recent credits include Isabella Andreini in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, What Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t A Woman Do?,â&#x20AC;? a onewoman show she wrote and produced at the Capital Fringe Festival; storyteller in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Children of Edenâ&#x20AC;? at the Kennedy Center and Meriwald Usher in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Fall of the House of Usher,â&#x20AC;? a new musical with Pallas Theatre Collective.

On Aug. 26 the American Pops Orchestra presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;You Spin Me Round,â&#x20AC;? an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;80s prom featuring DCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hottest DJ Shea Van Horn and choreography by Broadwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Matt Couvillon. Audience members will have the chance to learn original choreography and hit the dance floor like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1989. This original program combines a deejay, live orchestra, vocalists and includes â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;80s favorites including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Endless Love,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flashdance,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billie Jean,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Wanna Dance with Somebody,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sweet Dreamsâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Karma Chameleon.â&#x20AC;? Marvin Hamlisch put it best when referring to Luke Frazier: â&#x20AC;&#x153;So talented, and sensitive to every nuance.â&#x20AC;? Frazierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to re-envi-

sioning pops programming has quickly established him as a dynamic force across the music community where he has proven himself among musical heavyweights as both an innately musical conductor and a sensitive pianist. He has worked with artists RenĂŠe Fleming, Kevin Spacey, Denyce Graves, Darren Criss, Lea Solanga, Laura Osnes, Eric Owens, Liza Minnelli, Chita Rivera, Rita Moreno and Michael Feinstein, among others. For tickets, call the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Performing Arts Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, at 1-800-OC-OCEAN (1-800-6262326) or visit Ticketmaster.com. Tickets range in cost from $20-$55.

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Super Summer Sidewalk Sale at White Marlin Mall

front of their stores. Many merchants also plan to have special values available inside their shops and stores. “Shoppers will find some of the best priced merchandise of the year on the sidewalks of White Marlin Mall,” Mittenthal said. “It has become a tradition that White Marlin Mall is known to hold a well-attended Fall Sidewalk Sale during Ocean City’s Sunfest celebration. Our Spring Sidewalk Sale gives those who visit Ocean City from June 26 to June 28 the opportunity to experience an earlier version of the same event as the summer season approaches the Fourth of July holiday weekend.” A preview of all the stores at White Marlin Mall can be seen at www.whitemarlinmall.com. Built in 1987, White Marlin Mall with its 200,000 square feet of retail shops is located adjacent to the 180,000 square-foot Ocean City Factory Outlets. When both facilities are combined, they comprise the largest shopping center complex in the greater Ocean City area.

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Scholarship Michelle Ott, daughter of Gerard and Susan Ott of Berlin, received the WoodMiller and Worcester County Teachers Association scholarships at Salisbury University. The Wood-Miller Scholarship is given to students who demonstrate the potential for becoming teachers and leaders in the fields of science and mathematics education at the middle school or high school level. Awards are renewable for up to four years providing students remain in good academic standing and continue in their studies in teacher education. The Worcester County Teachers Association Scholarship is provided each year to a junior education major who has demonstrated outstanding performance in scholarship and leadership, and who shows promise of becoming an excellent teacher. Ott is a junior majoring in mathematics and secondary education. She is treasurer of the Mathematics and Computer Science Club and a member of the Omicron Kappa Delta and Pi Mu Epsilon honor societies. She is a 2012 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School.

Memorial award Tanya Lewis of Ocean Pines, received the Walter C. Thurston Memorial Award at Salisbury University. The Walter C. Thurston Memorial award is sponsored annually by the Salisbury Exchange Club for a full-time art major who has completed a minimum of three photography courses at SU with a B average. The Art Department faculty reviews all application portfolios and written comments of those students whose future careers will involve photography in some manner.

Lewis is a senior majoring in art. She is a 1999 graduate of Berkeley High School in Berkeley Springs, West Va.

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(June 26, 2015) White Marlin Mall will hold its annual Super Summer Sidewalk Sale from Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28 at the mall located in West Ocean City. The three-day sale is scheduled to run all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday until regular close of business at participating merchants. “Those who enjoy Ocean City for all its shopping opportunities will have something to really get excited about on the weekend before the Fourth of July – it’s a great old-fashioned sidewalk sale featuring a unique variety of merchandise at White Marlin Mall,” said Matt Mittenthal, vice president and assistant director of asset management at Greenberg Gibbons Commercial, the mall’s leasing and property management firm. “The White Marlin Mall Sidewalk Sale gives late June shoppers a chance to find a wide range of values just as the resort season shifts into high gear.” Participating White Marlin Mall merchants will display their merchandise on the sidewalk areas directly in

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Duck Race chances The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines–Ocean City announces the return of the annual’s Duck Race at Frontier Town on Friday, Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. For $10, get three chances for duck entries in the race from any Kiwanis member or call 410-208-0479. First prize is $1,000, second is $300 and third is $200. All proceeds benefit the club’s College Scholarship Fund. Participants do not need to be present to win.

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

FRI. June 26

MOVIE ON THE BEACH — Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 8:30 p.m. Free movie on the beach featuring “101 Dalmatians (vinage).” Take a beach chair or blanket. Info: 800-626-2326. 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 —

SAT. June 27

ART’S ALIVE — Northside Park, 200 125th St. in Ocean City, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Fine art show featuring 100 artists, live music, free children’s art activities and the Artists’ Café. Official event merchandise, sold at the Information Booth, includes t-shirts, jackets, baseball hats, pins and more. Info: 410250-0125. Performing Arts Center, Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 7:30 p.m. Featuring contemporary pop crossovers, Broadway show tunes, a dash of opera and a unique blend of humor and wit. Tickets cost $45, $40 and $30. Tickets: Ticketmaster, 800-551-7328 or visit Ocean City Convention Center box office. Sponsored by the Community Church at Ocean Pines to benefit the many ministries of the church. Info: 800-626-2326 or 410-289-2800.

CONCERT - THREE TENORS AND A DIVA —

COMMUNITY SHREDDING DAY — Ocean

Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free shredding event hosted by AARP Maryland. Protect your identity and the environment.

FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE — Jefferson and

Main streets, Berlin, 8:30 p.m. Featuring “Runaway Bride.” Take lawn chairs or blankets. Info: www.berlinmainstreet.com.

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, 410726-7207.

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 28

OC CRUZERS CAR SHOW & MUSIC —

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: 800-626-2326 or www.ocbeachlights.com.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST SPECIAL — Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Menu includes scrambled eggs, western omelet, bacon, sausage, home fries, chipped beef, toast, French toast, pancakes, blueberry pancakes, orange juice and coffee. Cost is $9 for adults and $4 for children 7 and younger. Info: 410-524-7994.

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.

410-251-2849.

The-Sea United Methodist Church, 1000 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del., 7 p.m. Featuring “Kings Ambassadors.” Free-will offering will be taken for the singers. Info: Rita Williams, 302-4361562.

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.

GOSPEL CONCERT — St. Matthews By-

FREE LIVING TRUST SEMINAR — Snow

Hill Christian Church, 300 Park Row, Snow Hill, following the 10 a.m. worship service. Emmett Murphy, Assistant Vice President for Development will be presenting information on Wills and Trusts. Sign up: Buddy Shockley, 443-944-1172. 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, 410726-7207.

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.

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 29

MOVIE ON THE BEACH — Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 8:30 p.m. Free movie on the beach featuring “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” Take a beach chair or blanket. Info: 800-626-2326. 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 —

HISTORIC MUSEUM OPEN — Historic St.

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

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS MEETS WEEKLY — The Delmarva Chorus,

TUES. June 30

FAMILY BEACH OLYMPICS — Ocean City beach at 27th Street, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Featuring a variety of contests for all ages. Free events may include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relay races and more. Info: 410-250-0125. 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. Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City, every Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. Steamed crabs and shrimp, crab cakes, crab soup, corn on the cob, hot dogs, pizza, French fries and onion rings. Reserve crabs and shrimp: 410-524-7994, Mondays and Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to noon.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CRAB NIGHT —

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 -

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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. July 1

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 “Into the Woods.” Take a beach chair or blanket. Info: 800-626-2326.

HYPERTENSION CLINICS — Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Wednesday of every month at Rite Aid, 10119 Old Ocean City Blvd., in Berlin, 10 a.m. to noon and at Rite Aid, 11011 Manklin Creek Road in Ocean Pines, 1-3 p.m. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Info: Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268.

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CALENDAR 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.

BAYSIDE BEGINNINGS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING — Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7:30 p.m.

OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING — Captain’s Table Restaurant in the 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. July 2 Ocean City Performing Arts Center, Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 8 p.m. Broadway’s Mary Patterson and songstress Hilary Morrow join the orchestra in “She Did It Her Way: Women of the Rat Pack,” featuring music made famous by vocalists like Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland and Billie Holliday. Tickets cost $20-$55. Tickets: Visitor Center on 40th Street of Ticketmaster at 800-551-SEAT. Info: 410-289-2800.

AMERICAN POP ORCHESTRA CONCERT —

SUNSET PARK PARTY NIGHTS — Sunset Park, S. Division Street, bayside, Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Free concert by Lauren Glick & the Moodswingers (blues/R&B/jazz). Beverages, including beer, available for purchase. Take your own seating. Info: 800-626-2326. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean Pines

library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. Free and open to everyone. Info: Coastal Hospice, 410-251-8163.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS — Buckingham

Presbyterian Church, 20 S. Main St., Berlin, 5:30-6:30 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.

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 FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES — Temple Bat

Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin, every Friday, 7:30 p.m. A reform Jewish Synagogue. Info: 410-641-4311.

KIWANIS DUCK RACE CHANCES ON SALE — Chances for duck entries are $5 each

or three for $10. The race will be held Aug. 28 at Frontier Town. First prize is $1,000, second is $300 and third is $200. Proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City’s college scholarship fund. Tickets can be purchased from any Kiwanis member or by calling 410-208-0479. No need to be present to win.

MAC INC. FUN DAY — Jolly Roger Amusement Park, 2901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, July 25, rain or shine. Tickets include unlimited Splash Mountain and golf from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and amusement rides from 2-6 p.m. Tickets cost $25 and are on sale in advance only by calling 410-742-0505, Ext. 113. Deadline is 4:30 p.m. on July 23. Proceeds provide scholarships to the Richard A. Henson Wellness Center at MAC Inc.

COMMUNITY CPR AND FIRST AID COURSE — Town of Ocean City Beach Patrol, 109

Talbot St., Ocean City, August 5-6, 6-9 p.m. The two-night course will provide you with an American Red Cross First Aid certification (Aug. 5, $30) and an American Heart Association CPR certification (Aug. 6, $20), both good for two years. Register for one or both nights: 410-289-7556 by July 22.

BOOKS BY THE BAG SALE — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, during regular library hours through Labor Day. Gently used books for $5 a bag. Info: 410-524-1818.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT & ADVOCACY GROUP — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church,

10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, noon to 1:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of every month. Info: 410-524-7474.

BUS TRIPS — On July 21 and Aug. 18, tour NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility.

Cost is $35. All trips are open to the public. Register: Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052. Info: www.OceanPines.org.

‘ASK A MASTER GARDENER’ — Ocean

Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, every Tuesday, 1-4 p.m., through September. Offered by the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service. Put plant damage samples in a plastic bag and label with name and phone number.

WORCESTER COUNTY PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP — Ocean Pines library,

11107 Cathell Road, second Tuesday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Speakers, exercise, discussions and more. Info: 410208-3132.

STAR CHARITIES MEETING — Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m., on the first Friday of each month. Meeting of volunteers. Info: Anna Foultz, 410641-7667. Pine’eer Craft and Gift Shop, White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Shop will be open every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and every Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring the latest creations by members of the Pine’eer Craft Club.

members welcome. Info: Denise, 443-3592014 or any Ladies Auxiliary member.

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

fering these life saving skills. Great for families, communities with pools, teachers, construction workers, lifeguards, coaches, physical trainers, camp counselors. Also Basic Life Support training for medical professionals, pharmacists, dentists, doctors, CNA’s, LPN’s, RN’s or nursing students. Weekly classes offered. Sign up: 302-462-5594. Takes place the third Wednesday of each month at Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., 1-2 p.m., and the third Thursday of each month at Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., 1-2 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about diabetes and its treatment is invited to attend. Info: Worcester County Health Department, Prevention Services, 410-632-0056.

FREE DIABETES SUPPORT GROUPS —

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

PINE’EER CRAFT AND GIFT SHOP OPEN —

FRIENDS OF THE OCEAN CITY LIBRARY —

AARP — Ocean City AARP 1917 meets the

DIAKONIA THRIFT SHOP — Used to be Mine, Route 611 and Sunset Avenue, Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Newly expanded and redecorated. Furniture, clothing, toys and linens. Info: 410-213-0243.

second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at the Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41st St., Ocean City. Social begins at 9:30 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m. Info: aarp1917.org.

NAACP MEETINGS — NAACP meetings

are held the fourth Thursday of each month. All are welcome. Info: 443-9446701. Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, the third Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m. Also held at the Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., the fourth Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. Open to anyone who has lost a friend or loved one to suicide. Free of charge. Info: 410-726-3090 or www.choosetolivemaryland.org.

SUICIDE GRIEVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP —

COMPUTER AND E-READER INSTRUCTION — Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway. Staff offers individual computer or E-Reader instruction by appointment: 410-524-1818.

FIRST FRIDAY RECEPTIONS — Art League

of Ocean City, 502 94th St. Exhibits kick off with an opening reception from 5-7 on the first Friday of each month. Held year round and open to the public. Info: 410-524-9433 or www.artleagueofoceancity.org.

AUMC THRIFT SHOP — Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., in Ocean City. Now open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 410289-4458. OCVFC LADIES AUXILIARY — The group meets monthly on the first Monday at 7 p.m. at the West Ocean City Fire Station, second floor, Keyser Point Road. New

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

WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SOCIAL CLUB —

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

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

HELP FOR VETERANS — Ocean Pines li-

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

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

HELP WANTED

Leaky Pete’s in Berlin is Hiring for:

Line Cook, Bussers, Servers, Food Runners, Dishwasher

Please email resume to leakypetesoysterbar@yahoo.com or apply in person 119 N. Main St., Berlin

SPORTS COACH VACANCIES

Worcester Preparatory School, a coeducational college preparatory day school serving over 500 students in grades PK-12, seeks experienced and motivated Coaches in the following positions for the 2015-2016 school year.

GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL COACH BOYS SOCCER COACH HEAD VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY COACH

Contact: Matt McGinnis mmcginnis@worcesterprep.org or 410-641-3575, Ext. 103

Environmental Compliance Specialist I

MD Dept. of the Environment (MDE) is accepting applications for its Cambridge MD office location. Sal: $36,557-$47,063 w/progression to $57,808 (state sal rules apply to state emp). Entry level position in the field of environmental regulatory compliance work. Min. Quals.: Bachelor’s deg. in earth science, environ. science, geology, civil/environ. engineering, biology, chemistry, agronomy, forestry or other related discipline . Exp: None. Substitutions allowed. If you are interested in applying for this position, please go to http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ and apply through JobAps. Please note the filing deadline is July 3, 2015. EEO/AA. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

---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: Room Inspectors, Maintenance, HVAC Mechanic, Bartender, Front Desk Agents, Front Desk Supervisor, Security Guard, Sales Secretary Seasonal: Dishwasher (4-11pm), Expeditor (2-11pm), Grill Cook, Bartender, Security Guard

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

SEASONAL SAFETY AGENTS (Security Officers) Call: 302-541-8804 SEASONAL FRONT DESK AGENT Apply online: www.Careers.WyndhamWorldwide.com SEASONAL MAINTENANCE TECHS & HELPERS Some Weekend-only Positions Available! Call 302-541-8858 SWIM TEAM COACH, SWIM LESSON INSTR. Call 302-539-4511 SEA COLONY SEASONAL MAINTENANCE ASSISTANTS Contact bethann.steele@resortquest.com or call 302.541.8831 SEASONAL MAINTENANCE ASSISTANTS Call The Sea Colony Recreation Dept.: 302-537-2836 SUMMER SAFETY SERVICE AGENTS Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm. Call 302-541-8820 LAUNDRY DEPARTMENT: Call 302-541-9619

just 5.6 miles over MD line ResortQuest is a drug-free and an equal opportunity employer.

HELP WANTED

Help Wanted, P/T Saturdays with deliveries. Call 410-2501251 or stop by PMI Rentals, 12601 B Coastal Hwy., OC.

Kitchen Help/Cooks Needed

Please apply in person at Phillips Crab House at 21st or Phillips Seafood House at 141st

HELP WANTED

Papa John’s is Hiring All Positions for Bethany and Ocean City areas. Earn between $8 and $25 hourly. Apply today: 302-541-8081. “Plumber Wanted” With valid driver’s license and own hand tools. Service experience required, plumbing license not required. Good benefits, paid vacation and competitive wages. Please call 410-2132126.

Pino’s Pizza NOW HIRING!!

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

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

FT, Year Round Positions

HVAC Certified Tech Cooks Painter

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

Cashiers Wanted Drivers Wanted!

2 shifts open for cashiers are 10pm till 4:30am F/T or P/T. Drivers wanted day, dinner or latenite F/T or P/T w/good tips plus hourly. Come in person anytime between 6pm till midnight at 81st Street or call me at 410-422-4780.

HOTELS AT FAGER’S ISLAND The Lighthouse The Edge Ocean City, MD

Front Desk Receptionist Position available full/part time. Please apply to The Hotels at Fager’s Island The Lighthouse Club & The Edge 56th Street Bayside, Ocean City, MD Monday thru Thursday 10 am to 3 pm. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!

Vantage Resort Realty is seeking full-time and part-time individuals to join our Property Care Team. We are looking for dynamic, personable Property Care Coordinators to manage our Property Care lines; energetic mobile Runners; as well as conscientious, detail-oriented Inspectors Please Apply at: www.RecruitingVTG@planwithtan.com or call 800.223.0088 x.2167

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

• 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)

HELP WANTED

Taylor Marine Center 11850 Ocean Gateway, WOC needs a person to wash boats, bottom paint & perform yard duties. Must have valid driver’s license. Apply in person. Exp. Cleaners for OC & Berlin Areas. Good pay! Must be honest & reliable and have transportation & supplies. Call 443-513-4024. Southern Exposure, Women’s Clothing, Fenwick Island. PT Sales Position. Call 302-448-0361.

14th Street & The Boardwalk Ocean City, Maryland

Now Hiring for Seasonal Position

PM Housekeeper

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

WANT EXTRA CASH? Restaurant Delivery Driver position available. Come join our Team! Hourly pay PLUS tips. Call today to schedule an interview! 1-877-958-2828 www.justdeliveries.net

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

Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-524-7700 www.holidayoc.com MODEL CASTING

for South Moon Under

Palmer Gosnell Hospitality LLC, is currently accepting resumes for the position of

General Manager

Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City, MD Opening spring 2016. For more information please go to www.hcareers.com or send resume to careers@palmergosnell.com EOE M/F/D/V

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.

Come Join Our Winning Team!

Now accepting applications for seasonal positions!

Patio Bar & Grill Manager AM & PM Line Cooks PM Maintenance Front Desk Night Audit Bellmen Security Graphic Designer

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

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JUNE 26, 2015

HELP WANTED

Safari Motel is hiring for Night Front Desk Clerk Apply in person, 13th Street & Boardwalk.

Assistant Manager

Coral Reef Cafe/ Hemingway’s located Holiday Inn & Suites 17th St. & Boardwalk Hiring Assistant Manager Great compensation with yr. around employment, 401K match, paid vacation, benefits, uniform and clothing allowance. Evenings, holidays and weekends a must. MICROS, WORD & EXCEL experience preferred. Work for one of Ocean City’s largest employer. Great opportunity for advancement. Send resume to: Harrison Group Restaurant Division, P.O. Box 160, Ocean City, MD 21843 or romeara@harrisongp.com

Serving the Newspapers of Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia since 1908.

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.

MAINTENANCE

Immediate position available for year-round Restaurant Commercial Kitchen Maintenance Technician. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, LP/naturalgas knowledge required. Prior experience with diagnosing and troubleshooting refrigeration and electrical problems. Great opportunity with benefits. Send resume to: REST. MAINTENANCE P.O. Box 160, Ocean City, MD 21843 or romeara@harrisongp.com

Ocean City Today

HELP WANTED

COMMERCIAL

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.

5BR Home in WOC, unfurnished, available immediately. $1500/mo. Max occupancy 6. Need 1st and last months rent, plus s/d to move in. Resort Rentals, 410-5240295.

Warehouse Space For Rent. Approx. 600 square feet. $500/month, utilities included. Call 410-726-5471 or 410-641-4300.

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

Ocean City Taxi Medallions including Mini-Vans for Sale. Ready to Go! Call 443-3731319.

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SERVICES SERVICES

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RENTALS

Crush & Crab Restaurant is hiring for YR Servers, Bartender & Night Kitchen Help. Apply in person 525 S. Main Street, Berlin. 410-973-2350

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LOTS & ACREAGE DEVELOPER SAYS SELL!! 2 to 15 Acres with 50 Mile Views from $24,900. Strike the deal of the century on prime country acreage easy drive to DC! Best views in the state. Perfect mix of stately hardwoods, pasture. Near riverfront park, close to everything. Public water. Excellent financing. Call Now 877-7774837 REAL ESTATE/ HOMES FOR SALES

LEWES, DELAWARE - Single Family Home close to Beaches, Shopping; COMPLETELY RENOVATED; 4 Bedrooms; 2.5 Baths; Open Floor Plan; Living Room with CATHERAL CEILING; Large Deck; Great Amenities; $285,000; 302-545-0550

SERVICES-MISCELLANEOUS Want a larger footprint in the marketplace consider advertising in the MDDC Display 2x2 or 2x4 Advertising Network. Reach 3.6 million readers every week by placing your ad in 82 newspapers in Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia. With just one phone call, your business and/or product will be seen by 3.6 million readers HURRY … space is limited, CALL TODAY!! Call 1-855-721-6332 x 6 or 301 852-8933 email wsmith@mddcpress.com or visit our website at www.mddcpress.com VACATION RENTALS OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

WATERFRONT HOMES Spectacular 5 to 22 acre lots with deepwater access - Located on Virginia’s Eastern Shore south of Ocean City. Amenities include community pier, boat ramp and private sandy beach. Great boating, fishing & clamming. Absolute buy of a lifetime! Recent bank failure makes these lots available at a fraction of their original price. From 25 lots made available May 1st there are only 9 remaining. Priced $55,000 to $124,000. For info call 757-442-2171, email: oceanlandtrust@yahoo.com , pictures on website: www.waverlylots.com

BUSINESS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY OPPORTUNITY

2BR/1BA Apt. (unfurnished) in Berlin. No pets/smoking. $700/mo. + utils. + security deposit. References required. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Own a Business at the Beach

A well established, profitable, and growing 25 year home based integrated direct mail, online and mobile marketing company. The Company is well known in the industry and local communities, with the bulk of the business coming from many repeat and loyal clients, and new business coming as a result of the reputation for quality and timely work. The business has evolved into a successful turnkey operation that is up and running, allowing new ownership the ability to hit the ground with an already profitable and growing business. Must provide various income and personal history for consideration as well as confidentiality agreement. Forward request for further discussion to recruitingmsm@gmail.com

REAL ESTATE LICENSE

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Offering required classes to become a Real Estate Agent. Convenient Ocean City location. Classes Starting Soon!

Call for Details and Registration 410-520-2707

RENTALS RENTALS

YR Rental or Sale - 3BR/2BA Mobile - 5.7 miles from Fenwick Island. Selbyville, DE. Fully remodeled. W/D hookup. No smoking/pets. $975/ mo. + 1st mo. rent + security deposit. Available immediately! 443-224-7670

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3BR/1.5BA Home with HW floors, FP, 2-car garage and a 5 ft. fenced in backyard. $175,900 Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL

2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200.

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

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

Personal Shopping Service Give us your list & we’ll get it. Groceries, presceiptions, etc. 410-430-5693 Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service. 410-352-5555

DONATIONS DONATIONS

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

FOR SALE FOR SALE

Ikea 6 Cushion Sofa, well kept, L 88”xW 33” includes 2 beige slipcovers, $200. One Queen white down comforter, $25. 410-913-4709. Available in Ocean Pines, Md.

YARD SALE YARD SALE

HUGE Community Yard Sale!!! Montego Bay @ 130th Street, Saturday, July 4th, 8am-2pm.

Classifieds 410-723-6397 By Monday, 5 p.m.

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Apartments Starting at $725 Single Family Homes Starting at $1075 Townhouses Starting at $1175 CALL US TODAY! 410-208-9200

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Open 7 Days A Week for property viewing in: * Berlin * Ocean City * * Ocean Pines * * Snow Hill *

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

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 405 EAGLE DRIVE UNIT # 18 AKA 405 ROBIN DRIVE UNIT # 18 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from John M. Dougherty, Jr., dated May 10, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4125, Folio 154 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $86,900.00, and an original interest rate of 5.250%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on July 14, 2015 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $7,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment.Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward.

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees for the Substitute Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if the Substitute Trustees have filed the appropriate motion with the Court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Randall J. Rolls, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-6/25/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 33 GREENWOOD LANE OCEAN PINES, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Jennifer L. Kavanagh, dated April 26, 2013 and recorded in Liber 6145, Folio 176 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $139,400.00, and an original interest rate of 3.750%, default having oc-

curred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on July 14, 2015 AT 3:36 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $14,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. At the Substitute Trustees’s discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, if a corporation or LLC, must produce evidence, prior to bidding, of the legal formation of such entity. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees for the Substitute Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if the Substitute Trustees have filed the appropriate motion with the Court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail di-

rected to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Randall J. Rolls, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com OCD-6/25/3t _________________________________ 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 10437 HARRISON RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated October 9, 2001 and recorded in Liber 3154, Folio 581 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $68,200.00 and an original interest rate of 12.25% 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 JULY 14, 2015 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $10,000 in the form of certified

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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-6/25/3t _________________________________

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 105 WHITE HORSE DR. OCEAN PINES A/R/T/A BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated June 25, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4208, Folio 294 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $190,000.00 and an original interest rate of 3.25% 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 JULY 7, 2015 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $20,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. 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-6/18/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

ASSIGNEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 5726 GEORGE ISLAND LANDING RD. STOCKTON, MD 21864 Pursuant to the power of sale contained in a Mortgage dated June 8, 1994 and recorded in Liber 2065, Folio 566 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $41,000.00 and an original interest rate of 6.75% default having occurred thereunder, the undersigned appointed Assignees 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 JULY 7, 2015 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Mortgage. The property, and any improve-

ments thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $5,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Mortgage from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Assignees, 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 Assignees 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 Assignees 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., Assignees

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PUBLIC NOTICES ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-6/18/3t _________________________________ 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. 312 BUTTERCUP COURT FKA 113 BUTTERCUP COURT BERLIN, MD 21811 CASE NUMBER 23-C-14-000990 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust from Carrie Shepard, Christopher Shepard, recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4430, folio 138, and Declaration of Substitution of Trustees recorded among the aforementioned Land Records substituting Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, and Melissa L. Cassell 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 30, 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 4430, folio 138, also being further described in a Deed recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 4430, folio 134. 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 $36,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time and place of sale. Any amount tendered at sale in excess of the required deposit will be refunded and not applied to the purchase price. Unless the purchaser is the Holder of the Note or its assigns, the balance of the purchase price shall be paid immediately with available funds within ten (10) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Time is of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, shall pay interest at the rate of 6.500% 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 Melissa L. Cassell, Substituted Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-6/11/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 10901 ADKINS RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Valerie Kelm, dated June 29, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4964, folio 509 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JUNE 26, 2015 AT 1:35 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF

GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Tax ID #03-008142 and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $21,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale.

Trustees’ file number 53585. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-6/11/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 12801 OLD STAGE RD. BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from David A. Ehatt and Cheryl Ehatt, dated May 17, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4727, folio 523 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 29, 2015 AT 2:10 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 $20,000 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% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or

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PUBLIC NOTICES metropolitan district charges to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #2013-42850) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-6/11/3t _________________________________ 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 4 140TH ST., UNIT #202 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated May 22, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4723, Folio 492 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $264,000.00 and an original interest rate of 4.625% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JUNE 30, 2015 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit Number 202 in the “Ocean Lookout Condominium” and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $25,000 in 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-6/11/3t _________________________________ 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 508 LARK LA., UNIT #306 I/R/T/A 506 LARK LA. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated May 14, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4130, Folio 443 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $199,200.00 and an original interest rate of 5.375% 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 30, 2015 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit No. 306 in Breezy Point Condominium and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $21,000 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-6/11/3t _________________________________ COATES, COATES & COATES, PA. 6200 COASTAL HWY., SUITE 300 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 204 WEST GREEN STREET P.O. BOX 293 SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 RAYMOND D. COATES, JR. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Plaintiff vs. OP LAND, LLC Defendant and KATHLEEN M. SCHARDT Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-15-000545

NOTICE Notice is hereby given, this 4th day of June, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property described in these proceedings and

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PUBLIC NOTICES described as Lot 5B, Record Plat The Sanctuary located at Center Drive and Stacked Stone Lane in West Ocean City in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, made and reported by Raymond D. Coates, Jr. Substitute Trustee, will be ratified and confirmed unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 6th day of July, 2015, provided, that a copy of this Notice be inserted in some newspaper printed and published in Worcester County, Maryland, one in each of three successive weeks before the 29th day of June, 2015. The Report of Sale states that property located at Center Lane and Stacked Stone Lane in West Ocean City in the Tenth Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland was sold for $2,500.00 to Kathleen M. Clark. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test : Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/11/3t _________________________________ William T. Smith One Plaza East, Ste. 102 Salisbury, MD 21801 CRAIG BOUNDS 1110 Johnson Road Salisbury, Maryland 21804 Plaintiff v. THOMAS PETER LANDRY 8335 Langmaid Road Newark, Maryland 21841 MARY P. LANDRY 8335 Langmaid Road Newark, Maryland 21841 PNC BANK Consumer Loan Center 2730 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 PHILLIP G. THOMPSON, TREASURER OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MD 1 West Market Street, Room 1105 Snow Hill, Md 21863 JOHN E. BLOXOM COUNTY ATTORNEY 1 West Market Street, Room 1103 Snow Hill, Md 21863 And ALL THOSE PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN FOURTH ELECTION DISTRICT, WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND, KNOWN AS 8335 LANGMAID ROAD, NEWARK, MARYLAND 21864 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CIVIL NO: 23-C-75-0638

Fourth Election District, Worcester County, Maryland, near the Village of Newark, located on the northerly side of the county road leading from Newark to Masons's Landing (known as Langmaid Road), and being more particularly shown on a survey entitled: "Lands of William H. Johnson and Annie K. Johnson", prepared by John H. Plummer & Associates, Inc., dated May 8, 1996, CONTAINING 1.036 ACRES OF LAND, more or less, as shown on said survey. IT BEING THE SAME LAND described in a Deed from Mary P. O'Brien, n/k/a Mary P. Landry to Mary P. Landry and Thomas Peter Landry, dated August 26, 2004 and recorded in Liber No. 4297, Folio 673, among the Land Records for Worcester County, Maryland. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption of the subject property have not been paid. It is therefore, this 28th day of May, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, ORDERED, that Notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once a week for three successive weeks, warning the above-named Defendants, and all other persons interest in the property to appear in the Court by the 1st day of August, 2015, and redeem the property aforesaid and answer the Complaint, or thereafter a Final Judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Thomas C. Groton JUDGE True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of th Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-6/11/3t _________________________________ 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. BARBARA J. JOHNSTONE 9 Seafarer Lane Ocean Pines Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C14000689

the 6th day of July, 2015, provided a copy of this NOTICE be insetted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 29th day of June, 2015. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $220,106.69. 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-6/11/3t _________________________________ William T. Smith III 1 Plaza East Suite 102 Salisbury, MD 21801 CRAIG BOUNDS 1110 Johnson Road Salisbury, Maryland 21804 Plaintiff V. PERRY K. MASCIANA 209 Teal Circle Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811 MARlA A. MASCIANA 209 Teal Circle Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811 PHILLIP G. THOMPSON, TREASURER OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MD 1 West Market Street, Room 1105 Snow Hill, Md 21863 JOHN E. BLOXOM COUNTY ATTORNEY 1 West Market Street, Room 1103 Snow Hill, Md 21863 And ALL THOSE PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN EIGHTH ELECTION DISTRICT, WORCESTER COUNTY, STATE OF MARYLAND, KNOWN AS TRADER BUILDING, SNOW HILL ROAD STOCKTON, MARYLAND 21864 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CIVIL NO. 23-C-15-0637

ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the property hereinafter described sold by Phillip G. Thompson, the Collector of Taxes for Worcester County, Maryland, to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: All that lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Eighth Election District, Worcester County, Maryland, in the Town of Stockton, and on the comer formed by the intersection of the road leading from Stockton to Georges Island Landing with the road leading from Stockton toward Girdletree and bounded as follows: On the south by the road leading from Stockton to Georges Island Landing, on the west by the road leading from Stockton to Girdletree, on the north by what was the Houston lands and on the east by the lands formerly owned by John H. Burbage.

IT BEING PART OF THE SAME LAND described in a Deed from DW Hancock Family Limited Partnership to Perry K. Masciana and Maria A. Masciana, dated July 18, 2003 and recorded in Liber No. 3793, Folio 549, among the Land Records for Worcester County, Maryland. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption of the subject property have not been paid. It is therefore, this 28th day of May, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, ORDERED, that Notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once a week for three successive weeks, warning the above-named Defendants, and all other persons interest in the property to appear in the Court by the 1st day of August, 2015, and redeem the property aforesaid and answer the Complaint, or thereafter a Final Judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Thomas C. Groton JUDGE True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/11/3t _________________________________ 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. DAVID LILLEY C. LISA LILLEY AKA CAROL LISA LILLEY 8525 Logtown Road Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C14000530

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 4th day of June, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 8525 Logtown Road, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 6th day of July, 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 29th day of June, 2015. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $233,750.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy

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PUBLIC NOTICES Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/11/3t _________________________________ Alba Law Group, P.A., Attorneys 11350 McCormick Road Executive Plaza III, Suite 200 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (443) 541-8600 Mark S. Devan, et al as Substituted Trustees VS. Parul Vashist Sanjiv Vashist IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY CASE NO. 23-C-15-000227

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 8th day of June, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County that the sale of the property being described as the above-mentioned proceeding, known as 389 Dueling Way, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by Mark S. Devan, Thomas P. Dore, Christine Drexel, Brian McNair, and Angela Nasuta, Substituted Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 13th day of July, 2015, provided that a copy of this Notice be inserted in some newspaper in Worcester County once in each of three successive weeks on or before the 6th day of July, 2015. The Report states the amount of sale to be $270,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court for Worcester County True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-6/18/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. Jonathan J. Dammons and Cheryl R. Dammons Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C15000408

NOTICE ORDERED, this 9th day of June, 2015 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 15 51st Street, Unit #402, I/R/T/A 5008 Coastal Highway, Unit #402, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 13th day of July, 2015 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 6th day of July, 2015, next. The report states the amount of

sale to be $375,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-6/18/3t _________________________________ WORCESTER COUNTY SHORELINE COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 3-101 and 3-102 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Worcester County Shoreline Commission in the meeting room at the Ocean Pines Branch of the Worcester County Library, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, Maryland on Thursday, July 2, 2015. The Board members will convene at 1:30 p.m. to discuss administrative matters and may perform on-site viewing of all or some of the following cases. Thereafter, the members will reconvene at 2:00 p.m. at the library to hear the scheduled cases.

ings not to exceed 18 feet channelward. This request also includes the repair and replacement of 100 linear feet of deteriorated timber bulkhead. The project is located at 32 Leigh Drive, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 96, Section 14B, Lot 99, Ocean Pines Subdivision, Third Tax District in Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 5 J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. on behalf of Rusty and Mindy Palmer – Request No. 2015-35- Request to construct a 5’ x 40’ extension to existing perpendicular pier to a 6’ x 29’ “L” shaped platform not to exceed 180 feet channelward. This request also includes the installation of two (2) boatlifts with associated pilings. The project is located at 11726 Riverview Drive, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 86, Lot 14, St. Martins by the Bay, Third Tax District in Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 6 J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. on behalf of Cynthia Jester – Request No. 2015-36- Request to install one boatlift and two (2) PWC lifts with associated pilings not to exceed 43 feet channelward. The project is located at 4422 Island View Road, also known as Tax Map 73, Parcel 73, Second Tax District in Worcester County, Maryland. OCD-6/18/2t _________________________________

MAJOR CONSTRUCTION MAJOR 1 Bayshore Marine Construction on behalf of Stephen Adkins – Request No. 2015-31- Request to install a 5’ x 78’ parallel dock and two (2) mooring poles not to exceed 19 feet channelward. This request also includes the in-kind replacement of approximately 172 linear feet of vinyl bulkhead The project is located at 12316 Pine Rest Lane, also known as Tax Map 26, Parcel 392, Lot 16, Plat of C. Lewis Farm, Tenth Tax District in Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 2 J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. for McGinty Marine Construction on behalf of Adam and Trudy Sielicki – Request No. 2015-32- Request to install one boatlift with associated piling and construct a 4.5’x 5’ extension to existing parallel pier not to exceed 19 feet channelward. The project is located at 1714 South Chase Street, also known as Tax Map 16, Parcel 108, Section 4, Lot 70, Ocean Pines Subdivision, Third Tax District in Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 3 J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. for McGinty Marine Construction on behalf of Mark and Linda Berean – Request No. 2015-33- Request to redeck existing pier and install a double PWC lift on existing pilings not to exceed 28 feet channelward. The project is located at 12 West Mallard Drive, also known as Tax Map 21, Parcel 273, Section 14C, Lot 115, Ocean Pines Subdivision, Third Tax District in Worcester County, Maryland. MAJOR 4 J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. for McGinty Marine Construction on behalf of Ronald and Carla Zaleski Request No. 2015-34- Request to install one boatlift with associated pil-

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, JULY 7, 2015 At 7:00 pm (1) Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 5, Conditional Uses, a request has been filed under the provisions of Section 110-544, Uses permitted by Conditional Use in the SC-1, Shopping Center District, to permit construction and operation of a Flow-Rider surfing/wave machine as a water-related recreational activity. The site of the request is described as Land Unit 4, 45th Street Land Condominium Plat, further described as located on the west side of Coastal Highway, between 44th and 46th Streets, and locally known as 4501 Coastal Highway, 45th Street Village, LLC, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: 45TH STREET VILLAGE LLC (FILE #15-12100007) At 7:15 pm (2) Proposed Code Amendment to Section 110-906(b)(2)e as follows: e. Minimum width of each side

yard: Five feet for one-, two-, or three-story buildings, ten feet for four- or five-story buildings. None required for interior units and preexisting end units that predate July 20, 1970 and which did not provide a side yard setback. APPLICANT: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION (FILE #15-14100004) 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-6/18/2t _________________________________ James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 OCEAN BREAK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION c/o Mann Properties 220 16th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Plaintiff vs. MARTIN J. WELSH 12101 Assawoman Drive, #401 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. 23-C-15-0056

NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County this 15th day of June, 2015, that the foreclosure sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 12101 Assawoman Drive, #401, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Substitute Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 13th day of July, 2015, provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 6th day of July, 2015. The Report states the amount of the sale to be $1,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA

THURSDAY, JULY 9, 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. 15-28, on the application of Ryan and Ashleigh Cropper, on the lands of Janice Warren, requesting a variance to subdivide a parcel of land not having road frontage on a public or approved private road associated with a proposed minor subdivision in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1201(b)(6), ZS 1-305, ZS 1-306(a)(7) and ZS 1-311, located approximately 310 feet west of Secretariat Drive, Tax Map 73, Parcel 1, proposed Lot 1, in the Second Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 15-29, on the application of Permit Ink, on the lands of Jean Walker, requesting a variance to the Ordinance required side yard setback from 6 feet to 1 foot (an encroachment of 5 feet) associated with a proposed boatlift in the R-3 MultiFamily Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-207(d)(6) and ZS 1335, located at 28 Moonshell Drive, at the northeasterly intersection of Moonshell Drive and Beach Court, Tax Map 16, Parcel 41, Section 4, Lot 202, of the Ocean Pines Subdivision, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:40 p.m. Case No. 15-30, on the application of Martin Groff, on the lands of Aldrich and Mary Carmenini, requesting a variance to the Ordinance required front yard setback from 25 feet to 23.25 feet (an encroachment of 1.75 feet) and variance to the Ordinance required rear yard setback from 30 feet to 28.4 feet (an encroachment of 1.6 feet) associated with a proposed single-family dwelling in the R-3 Multi-Family Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-207(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 71 White Sail Circle, approximately 810 feet north of Windjammer Road, Tax Map 16, Parcel 38, Section 1B, Lot 569, of the Ocean Pines Subdivision, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. 6:45 p.m. Case No. 15-31, on the application of F. Douglas Jones Surveying, on the lands of Hideaway Properties, LLC, requesting a special exception to expand an existing restaurant establishment up to 5,000 square feet of

gross floor area in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District, pursuant to Zoning Code Sections ZS 1116(c)(3), ZS 1-209(c)(1) and ZS 1325, located at 7539 Old Ocean City Road (MD Route 346), approximately 700 feet west of Bell Road, Tax Map 13, Parcel 25, Lot 1 of the Robin M. Thomas Minor Subdivision, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OCD-6/25/2t _________________________________

NOTICE of Public Hearing Ordinance 2015-04 The Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Berlin, MD shall hold a Public hearing on July 13, 2015 at 7:00pm in the Mayor and Council Chambers at 10 William Street, Berlin, MD. 21811 to consider the adoption of ordinance 2015-04 repealing and re-enacting Chapter 102 of the Town Code, entitled “Floodplain Management” in its entirety, in order to be compliant with the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program. A copy of the proposed Ordinance is available for inspection in Town Hall, between the hours of 8:30a.m. and 4:00p.m. Monday through Friday. OCD-6/25/2t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF EMERGENCY BILL 15-8 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Emergency Bill 15-8 (Building Regulations - Floodplain Management) was passed by the County Commissioners on June 16, 2015. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: Title BR2 - Construction Regulations, Subtitle III - Floodplain Management. (Repeals and reenacts the Worcester County Floodplain Management Law in its entirety to conform to current federal regulations in order to continue participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.) § BR 2-301. General Provisions. (Establishes Findings; Statutory authorization; Statement of purpose; Areas to which these regulations apply; Basis for establishing special flood hazard areas and base flood elevations; Abrogation and greater restrictions; Interpretation; Warning and disclaimer of liability; Severability; and Short title of Worcester County Floodplain Management Law.) § BR 2-302. Definitions. (Establishes the interpretation of certain terms and words used in the Subtitle; and establishes definitions of the words and phrases which appear in the Subtitle.) § BR 2-303. Administration. (Establishes the Designation of the Floodplain Administrator; Duties and responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator; Use and interpretation of Flood Insurance Rate Maps; Permits required and expiration of said permits; Application required for permits, including application

contents and opportunity for new technical data; Review of application; Inspections; and Submissions required prior to final inspection.) § BR 2-304. Requirements in all flood hazard areas. (Provides that these requirements apply to all development in special flood hazard areas; establishes requirements for: subdivision proposals and development proposals; protection of water supply and sanitary sewage systems; buildings and structures; placement of fill; historic structures; manufactured homes; recreational vehicles; critical and essential facilities; temporary structures and temporary storage; gas or liquid storage tanks; and functionally dependent uses.) § BR 2-305. Requirements in flood hazard areas (A Zones) that are not coastal high hazard areas (V Zones) or Coastal A Zones. (Establishes additional requirements which apply to all development in flood hazard areas (A Zones) that are not coastal high hazard areas (V Zones) or Coastal A Zones with respect to: flood protection setbacks; development that affects flood-carrying capacity of nontidal waters of the State; residential structures and residential portions of mixed use structures; nonresidential structures and nonresidential portions of mixed use structures; horizontal additions; and accessory structures.) § BR 2-306. Requirements in coastal high hazard areas (V Zones) and Coastal A Zones. (Establishes additional requirements which apply to all development in coastal high hazard areas (V Zones) and Coastal A Zones with respect to: location and site preparation; residential and nonresidential structures; horizontal additions to structures; and other structures and development. § BR 2-307. Variances. (Establishes that the Worcester County Commissioners shall have the power to grant variances from the strict application of the requirements of these regulations where such variance is not contrary to the public interest and where literal enforcement would result in an unnecessary hardship; establishes procedures for application for a variance; considerations for variances by the County Commissioners; and establishes limitations for granting variances.) § BR 2-308. Enforcement. (Requires compliance with these regulations; and provides for notice of violation and stop work order by the Floodplain Administrator for violations.) § BR 2-309. Violations and penalties. (Provides that any person who violates any provision of these regulations is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is subject to a fine of up to $10,000.00 or up to one year in prison, or both for each violation; provides for civil infractions as an alternatives remedy for minor cases with a fine of not more than $2,500.00.) § BR 2-310. Subsequent amendments. (Provides that to the extent that any other ordinances are inconsistent with the Worcester County Floodplain Management Law, the terms of this ordinance shall prevail

as to floodplain management issues; provides that this ordinance shall be amended as required by federal regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and such amendments are subject to approval by FEMA and the Maryland Department of the Environment.) This bill, having been declared an Emergency Bill, became effective immediately upon 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-6/25/3t _________________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 16011 Notice is given that the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, VA appointed Joseph Ritchey Godbout, 5732 4th Street South, Arlington, VA 22204; and James Merl Ritchey Jr., 2258 Edgemere Lake Circle, Marietta, GA 30062 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Ann Marie Ritchey Godbout AKA: Ann Marie Ritchey who died on January 18, 2015 domiciled in Virginia, America. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Michael J. Yandel whose address is 84 Whitehorse Drive, 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. Joseph Ritchey Godbout James Merl Ritchey Jr. Foreign Personal Representatives 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:

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, “Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD Thursday July 9th, 2015 At 2:00 PM A request has been submitted to install a new 6’x 32’ parallel dock at bulkhead height, remove & reinstall existing steps to pier and reinstall 4 mooring piles located at 175 Pine Tree Road in the Town of Ocean City, MD. Applicant: Ocean Services of DE, Inc. Owner: John & Jennifer Ginder PW15-149 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift with associated pilings a maximum of 36’ channelward located at 614 Bayshore Count Unit/Slip 9 in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. Owner: Colleen Graham PW15-150 A request has been submitted to install a 10’x20’ PWC float adjacent to existing bulkhead a maximum of 12’ channelward of existing bulkhead located at 207 N Heron Dr in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. Owner: William & Debra Rosado PW15-151 A request has been submitted to replace an existing cracked boatlift pile and install one boatlift with associated pilings located at 412 Bering Rd in the Town of Ocean City MD Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. Owner: Dale Dashiell PW15-152 A request has been submitted to install one (1) PWC lift on existing piles located at 733A 94th ST in the Town of Ocean City, MD. Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc.

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Owner: Eliezer Etzyon PW15-153 A request has been submitted to install one (1) boatlift with associated pilings within deeded slip #10 located at 221 Wicomico St in the Town of Ocean City, MD Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. Owner: Frank & Jennifer Stabile PW15-154 A request has been submitted to install 66’ of vinyl replacement bulkhead within 18” of old bulkhead , one boatlift with associated piling (4) and 2 jetski lifts with piling against bulkhead, 66’ of landward walkway over old wall approx. 3’ located at 214 Kingfish St in the Town of Ocean City Applicant: Just-Rite Marine Structures Inc. Owner: Michael Lloyd PW15-155 A request has been submitted to install a boatlift w/poles into existing slip channelward 20’ located at 2802 Tern Dr #16 also known as #206 in the Town of Ocean City Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction, Inc. Owner: Chester & Robin Staples PW15-156 A request has been submitted to replace 55’ of vinyl bulkhead in place and install two PWC lifts w/poles located at 209 N Heron Dr in the Town of Ocean City Applicant: Ocean City Boatlifts & Marine Construction, Inc. Owner: William Reuter PW15-157 A request has been submitted to construct a 3 x 25 perpendicular pier and install one (1) boatlift with associated pilings a maximum of 25’ channelward of existing bulkhead located at 501 Edgewater Ave, Unit 301 in the Town of Ocean City Applicant: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc. Owner: Stephen Smeltzer PW15-158 Board of Port Wardens Blake McGrath, Chairman Valerie Gaskill, Attorney OCD-6/25/2t _________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Ocean Pines Pump Station “B” Upgrades Ocean Pines Service Area Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting sealed bids for upgrades to Ocean Pines Pump Station “B” located on Beauchamp Road in the Ocean Pines (OP) Service Area, including: construction of a new wet well and valve vault, installation of new discharge pumps and piping, updating electrical service and controls, integrating the station into the alarm program (SCADA), and associated site improvements, for the Worcester County Department of Public Works – Water and Wastewater Division. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at a non-refundable cost of $100.00

per set, or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to make payment and delivery arrangements to request a package by mail. Interested bidders are encouraged to attend a pre-bid meeting at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 10, 2015 at the Water and Wastewater Division Office located at the Ocean Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant, 1000 Shore Lane, Ocean Pines, MD 21811. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, July 20, 2015 in the Office of the County Commissioners at Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid Enclosed - Ocean Pines Pump Station “B” Upgrades" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to John Ross, Deputy Director of Public Works, at 410-641-5251, Extension 112. OCD-6/25/1t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED EXPANSION OF RIDDLE FARM SANITARY SERVICE AREA FOR PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER SERVICE ON SAMUEL BOWEN BOULEVARD AND CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM IN THE EXPANDED SERVICE AREA WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND In accordance with the provisions of Sections PW 5-305(b) and PW 5307(b) of the Public Works Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, the Worcester County Commissioners will hold a concurrent public hearing to consider proposed expansions to the Riddle Farm Sanitary Service Area and the estimated cost of construction to extend public water service to the expanded service area to serve commercial properties along Samuel Bowen Boulevard (the U.S. Route 50 Service Road) as follows: 1. Expansion of the Riddle Farm Sanitary Service Area to include certain properties located to the south and west of the existing Riddle Farm Sanitary Service Area located along Ocean Gateway/U.S. Route 50, Samuel Bowen Boulevard and Greys Corner Road (MD Route 707).

A. The sewer expansion area includes the properties identified on Worcester County Tax Map 26 as Parcels 107, 258, 259, 298, 299, 300, 322, 368, and 455 along US Route 50 and Samuel Bowen Boulevard, and on Tax Map 26 as Parcels 97, 98, 99, 101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 127, 246, 247, 249, 250, 251, 336, 347, 351, 394, 420, and 440 in the Grey's Corner Road area. B. The water expansion area includes the properties identified on Worcester County Tax Map 26 as Parcels 107, 258, 259, 298, 299, 300, 320, 322, 368, and 455. 2. After reviewing all of the applicable information with respect to the proposed expansion, County staff finds that: the expansion is desirable for the comfort, convenience, health, safety and general welfare of the people who will or may in the future be served by the proposed expansion; the proposed construction and operation is feasible from an engineering and economic standpoint; the proposal is in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare of all residents of the County; the proposal will not be unduly detrimental to the environment or the County; and the design and operation of the facilities included in the proposal are in accordance with all required permits and applicable standards. 3. The total cost of the public water expansion project by the County is estimated at $620,000.00 which will provide a total of 267 equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) of water service. Funds will be borrowed from the County’s General Fund at an interest rate of 2.0%. The loan will be repaid by customers through an estimated payment of $2,400.00 per EDU for construction costs and an estimated $6,323.00 per EDU for equity contribution for a total payment of $8,723.00 per EDU for public water service. Once the loan is repaid, additional EDU payments will be credited to the Riddle Farm Sanitary Service Area as equity contributions. 4. By separate agreement, the public sewer EDU payment is $23,535.00 of which $4,926.00 per EDU represents the equity contribution to the County and the remaining $18,609.00 per EDU is for construction costs/fees to the developer, WGC EDU, LLC. The public hearing on this matter will be held on: TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015 at 10:30 A.M. in the COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM ROOM 1101 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ONE WEST MARKET STREET, SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 Copies of the staff report and any associated documents may be reviewed at the Department of Environmental Programs, Room 1306 Worcester County Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday (except holidays). Interested parties may also call Robert Mitchell, Director of Environmental Programs at

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PUBLIC NOTICES 410-632-1220, ext. 1601. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing and express their views on the proposed service area expansion and cost of the project. Both written and oral testimony will be accepted. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-6/25/2t _________________________________ 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. JOHN W. BOOHER, SR. AKA JOHN WILLIAM BOOHER, SR. LINDA S. BOOHER 56 Nottingham Lane Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23-C-15-000406

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 15th day of June, 2015, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 56 Nottingham Lane, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 20th day of July, 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 13th day of July, 2015. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $133,000.00. 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-6/25/3t _________________________________

21842. A fair summary is as follows: This Ordinance adopts new Flood Insurance Rate Maps and related changes to the Flood Damage Prevention Code effective July 16, 2015 as recommended by staff and required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the State of Maryland. In order for City residents to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, numerous provisions must be included in the Town’s flood plain ordinance. OCD-6/25/1t _________________________________

PUBLIC HEARING FY 2016 ANNUAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN The Mayor and City Council, a public community transit service provider in Ocean City, Maryland, is offering the opportunity for a public hearing to provide citizens a forum to present views on the following proposals: Revised FY 2016 Annual Transportation Plan (ATP). The ATP contains requests for operating funds from the following programs: Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act, which provides funds for general public transit service in rural areas; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) program, which provides funds for federally required paratransit services for persons with disabilities. In addition, capital funds will be requested for the following items:

Town of Ocean City

BID SOLICITATION Council Chambers Audio & Video System The Town of Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide an Audio & Video System in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Proposal Documents. Proposal Documents for the Council Chambers Audio & Video System may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons, at cparsons@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6647 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Proposal Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Proposal Documents. Sealed Proposal Documents are due no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2015 and will be opened and read aloud at the Mayor and City Council Work Session held on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Bids are to be submitted to the Town of Ocean City, Attn: City Manager, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue Room 230, Ocean City, MD 21842. Late Bid Document will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-6/25/1t _________________________________

TOWN OF OCEAN CITY

ORDINANCE 2015-12 RE: FLOOD MAPS AND FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION CODE Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that an ordinance was introduced for first reading at their meeting of June 15, 2015. Second reading is scheduled for July 6, 2015. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD

TOWN OF OCEAN CITY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred

ITEM Replace sixteen (16) 40’ heavy duty buses Replace two (2) ADA para transit vans Replace seven (7) 35’ heavy duty buses with 40’ heavy duty buses Purchase a Real Time Bus Arrival System Preventative maintenance and repairs to include parts and labor for rolling stock Replace parking lot light fixtures with LED retrofit energy efficient units Purchase three (3) currency counters Preventative maintenance and repair contract to include parts and labor for the Bus Wash Facility Purchase a camera operating platform, cameras and maintenance thereof for the interior of our rolling stock Remove the blacktop in the two transit lanes at the south end Transit Center and replace with concrete Purchase three (3) complete man doors units for the north and east side of the bus barn Purchase training materials to meet FTA/MTA guidelines Preventative maintenance and repair contract to include parts and labor for Bus Barn overhead doors Replace twenty five (25) benches at three (3) of our transit centers at $1,200 each TOTAL COST CAPITAL REQUEST:

TOTAL $7,264,000 $136,226 $3,178,000 $460,795 $600,000 $90,000 $6,000 $48,000 $500,000 $122,000 $3,000 $6,500 $20,000 $30,000 $12,464,521

A Public Hearing will be held upon request. Requests for a Public Hearing must be in writing and will be received until 4 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2015. Requests for a Public Hearing and/or other written comments should be sent to the following address and clearly marked “Public Hearing Comments”: Ocean City Transportation 204 65th Street, Building E Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Written comments can also be emailed to: gthornes@oceancitymd.gov . In the event it is requested, a Public Hearing will be held on: Monday, July 20, 2015 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 301 Baltimore Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842 If special assistance is required at the meeting, contact Ocean City Transportation, Administrative Assistant at 410-723-2174 before 4 p.m. on Friday, July 20, 2015. OCD-6/18/5t ____________________________________________________________________ to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code,

an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(3)(a) requesting a special yard exception to the minimum yard requirements of the front yard to allow an addition to the third floor within 8 feet of the front yard, in lieu of the 10 feet required by Code. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 5, Block 20, of the Fenwick Plat, Revised 1965; further described as located on the east side of Wight Street between 140th and 141st Streets at the oceanfront, and locally known as

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PUBLIC NOTICES Unit 5, Beach Village, 14026 Wight Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: THOMAS & JOAN HURSON – (BZA 2434 #15-09400007) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-6/25/2t _________________________________

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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16113 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY FRANCES DENNISON Notice is given that Cynthia M. Dennison, 2626 Gull Way, #202, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on June 19, 2015 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Shirley Frances Dennison who died on May 25, 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 19th day of December, 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. Cynthia M. Dennison 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: June 25, 2015 OCD-6/26/3t _________________________________

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Ocean City Today is beginning a web migration this week, as it relocates its website, oceancitytoday.net, from one host to another. For the past few years, our site has been a part of oceancity.com in what was a collaborative effort to expand the services of both operations. That worked out well in all regards, so well, in fact, that while we will continue to contribute editorial matter to oceancity.com, we have reached the point where we can expand the commercial side of our web operation as well. Enter villagesoup.com, which is a Maine-based web business created by a newspaper publisher specifically for newspapers. That company’s approach to web design and functionality is to create a marriage, of sorts, between print and digital media. It does that in more than one way, first by using a web-based editorial system that connects to the website, while it also functions as a server where photos, stories and other materials can be stored and accessed for print production. In addition, the villagesoup.com setup provides businesses a vast amount of space where they can post virtually anything they want (in reason, of course) and change it whenever they want with their own login credentials. As is always the case with these things, it will take some time for us to become acquainted with our new provider and the new system, and undoubtedly weeks will go by before we have things just the way we want them. In the meantime, our Facebook and issuu.com pages will be unaffected. So please bear with us, as we undertake a project that we feel will give our readers, followers, visitors and advertisers a superior web experience.

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Letters to the editor Officials must answer to voters

Editor, Shades of 1776: In an outstanding display of courage, a large group of local residents expressed, in writing, their concern with the tax situation in Ocean City. While predictable, the city council will meet with the council attorney in private session to consider their next move in response to the citizens’ petition. The mayor and Council would be wise to fully consider their options in this matter for it may well determine residents’ views as to the future of our town. These officials must be prepared to provide the voters their personal rationale for their position in this matter. The mayor and Council campaigned publicly for their respective positions, so they owe it to the voters to publicly account for their actions. Joe Moran Ocean City

Constant yield mis-applied

Editor, Constant yield is a concept defined in a Maryland law [Maryland Tax-Property Section 6-308] that allows governments (municipal and

county) to change tax rates when property values vary, thus keeping the government’s flow of revenue roughly constant. But is it applied consistently and fairly? When property values are going up, is the rate proportionately decreased? Or is it a one-way street to an everlarger tax burden on the citizens? In 2004, total tax revenue for the Town of Ocean City was $25,978,629 and the property tax rate was 51 cents per $100 of assessed value according to OC CAFR 2014, p.122-123. In 2005 revenues went up 11.3 percent to $28,893,748 and the rate went down from 51 cents to 48 cents, or 5.88 percent. If constant yield were applied correctly, the previous year’s rate should have gone down by 11.3 percent, or 5.76 cents, to 45.24 cents per $100 of value. The next year, 2006, OC tax revenue went up to $33,079,077 for an increase of 14.5 percent. The tax rate under constant yield should have declined an equal percentage, or another 6.56 cents, to 38.7 cents per $100 of value. It didn’t. Instead, the tax rate was reduced from 48 cents to 47 cents, or about 2.1 percent. As a result, we the people paid tax at 47 cents per

$100 rather than the 38.7 cents called for by our laws. That’s 21 percent higher than it should have been! The failure to reduce rates proportionately to increases in assessments continued in 2007 and 2008. When the assessments increased 21.4 percent and 14.8 percent, rate adjustment still lagged at 8.5 percent and 4.7 percent, respectively. We the people were cheated again by the political failure to obey the constant yield law. In 2009 assessments and revenues grew 28 percent and peaked at $12,090,447,495 and $47,881,933 respectively. Had constant yield been applied as the law requires, that rate would have been less than 19 cents! Instead it was double at 38 cents! Of course we must account for new construction to compare apples to apples. Let’s assume 10 percent new construction (this is 15 blocks ocean to bay or 45 blocks of new construction). This would bring the constant yield rate to 20.5 cents in 2009. We can even add inflation, but we are already getting price change from assessments. Nonetheless, inflation according to the federal BLS calculator from 2004-09 was 11.36 percent, or 2.33 cents. So our Continued on Page 94

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 93 constant rate in 2009 (adjusted for inflation and new construction) should have been 22.83 cents, not 38 cents. This is a surcharge of over 15 cents or a 66 percent higher tax rate than the constant yield rate would have required if fairly applied. These extra taxes have been extracted from taxpayers by the political leaders since at least 2005 and every year after. Since 2009, as property values declined, upward adjustments in the Constant Yield rate have been applied raising the tax rate four times. Taxes went up when elected officials failed to apply constant yield during years when it would have significantly reduced the tax rate. Can we afford to obey state laws that our politicians only apply when it is to our detriment? Certainly politicians can raise rates above constant yield and be accountable to the voters. But when politicians use an automatic constant yield adjustment when they want to raise rates, they should also apply it in years when rates should be lowered. But they don’t. Is this fair? Is this the American way? Of course not. Had the Town of Ocean City applied Constant Yield properly in every year, the tax rate should have been about 23 cents in 2009 and less than 33 cents today, not 47.8 cents per $100 of value. The council’s selective application of constant yield [Maryland Tax-property Section 6-308] has caused us to pay over $74,392,240 of

extra tax over ten years, that is $7,439,124 a year! The selective application by our politicians of constant yield is the single biggest reason our property values have remained depressed six years after the recession. The Council’s unfair application of constant yield over ten years and one hundred million in debt help to explain how the Ocean City’s government has grown 418 percent in 20 years or 263 percent after inflation, while the town’s garbage has remained about the same. This brings the City’s need for growth as well as the methods the city used to grow (the efficacy of constant yield) into question. Tony Christ Ocean City

Finds column to be rant

Editor, I read your childish rant about [Donald] Trump. I disagree with lots of Trump statements and agree with some. No matter who the person is good and bad ideas can be expressed. Anyway, it was clear to me that you need to grow up. It’s no wonder OC Today’s paper’s greatest value is for cleaning up crab shells. It’s a shame that the paper has such an immature person expressing the opinion for the paper, but I guess it is what it is. So far the country is in great shape huh? Dennis Patti Ocean City

PUBLIC EYE

Skinny on jeans

By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher I was all set to buy a pair of skinny jeans this week until two things happened: (1. Multiple news reports came out this week about research that concludes that skinny jeans are unhealthy and, (2. I was advised that if I actually did try to wear skinny jeans, I would need to put a wallet in each rear pocket. In that I am not particularly a health nut, except when it comes to reading labels to see which ingredients are going to nourish me and which will preserve my innards for centuries, and then ignoring it all anyway, I will not be buying skinny jeans because I apparently suffer from double-wallet syndrome, or DWS. That is the downside of skinny jeans. On certain people, mostly those who model them and similarly structured individuals, they’re perfectly fine. On others, such as those of us who suffer from DWS or our counterparts at the other rear-end of the spectrum, it’s not so good. Suffice to say, wearing something so tight that either (1. you are banned from traffic tunnels for being an explosive material, or (2. an orthopedic specialist happens to walk by and says, “Excuse me, but I couldn’t help but notice that you have a prearthritic condition” is not a good

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thing. T h e r e a l knock on skin-tight pants, however, is that they hamper blood circulation, although t h e y might possibly increase social circulation, depending on whether they fit well and whether your legs aren’t too numb to walk. But as bad as the skinny jean fad might be, it does not even come close to the ever-upward creeping bathing suit bottom, which in many cases leads to what I refer to as “the inadvertent thong.” I think everyone knows what I mean. You witness the amazing disappearing garment on someone who walks past, and you almost want to hear someone shout, “Where’s Timmy? He’s missing!” Fortunately, fashions change and new things many people shouldn’t wear will be out soon. Even then, no matter how ridiculous it may seem, that will still be better than wearing nothing at all, especially if you only have two wallets.

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